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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
2
A scattered 1880s-era column reviews postal card experiments with cost breakdowns and government charges, then pivots to social reform plans, earthquake aftermath, a long tale of a centenarian and a bridge project. It also covers religious shifts, a tongue‑in‑cheek fire for undergarments, and poultry breed notes.
The article traces roof styles from Egypt to Greece and Rome, arguing that slanted roofs arose in response to rain. It attributes a central ridge and triangular pediment to Greek influence, notes climate drove shelter needs, and cites sources like the Science Monthly for supporting context.
A garbled excerpt debates whether trout are superior, mentioning sparkled beings and sun freckles. The text devolves into confusion with unclear speakers and mangled phrases, lacking coherent facts or identifiable sources.
The Snake Editor notes the whaling season will soon open while the Horse Editor mentions ships returning from the Arctic report a poor patel. A reference ties the opening of school in a few weeks to the timing, reflecting a humorous local chronicle in Pittsburgh Chronicles Telegraph.
An afternoon bustle at the hotel prompts sharp exchanges between Spicer and Mrs 8, with a biting remark about a camel and a sent back garment. Seth is left grinning as Spicer exits without explanation.
The article describes collecting windfalls to keep worms from spreading, using artificial bark shelters of woolen fabric around trunks, and timing checks from late June to July. It notes killing worms under bands by wringer or crushing, and recommends spraying young fruit with Paris green diluted in water to nip larvae in the bud, then washing away residue by rain. It also mentions harriers in England to prevent ascent and spin, with preventive netting and tails.
A Manchester Times tale recalls George Stephenson’s gentle moment when he found a bird’s nest at a window. He freed the bird, but the nest perished and he mourned, while his mind reshaped the earth with the railway. The anecdote portrays tenderness amid world-changing progress.
A mother cautions Willie not to go out or tell a story, fearing illness and trouble this afternoon. The dialogue reveals concern over disobedience and the idea of keeping promises, with the child urged to stay home and avoid telling tales.
Four locomotives at the Ballwin Lecwuove Works are being built to run on soda instead of coal. They will replace fire under boilers, delivering the same power without offensive emissions. The engines, nearly finished, will be shipped within two weeks to Minneapolis where steam engines are banned.
The Medical and Surgical Reporter describes two methods to confirm death before burial. One method uses candlelight to show capillary coloring when fingers touch in a dark room, a sign of remaining life. The second relies on muscle response to electric current, noting life persists up to about an hour and a half after death in cases of paralysis.
A disjointed and cryptic fragment describes a Boston maiden aboard waves at a ranch scene. The narration shifts with garbled phrases and unclear actions, mentioning fear and rescue and an anxious, frightened demeanor.
A juror in a distant western murder case is described. An experienced but blunt man faces questions about bias and opinions. The judge, lawyers, and prosecutor accept him as the sole remaining juror after a long selection. He stares at the prisoner and finally declares, Yes, I think he is guilty.
A dialogue scene shows a rough boarding house where a Black man and a White woman discuss life there. They recall an infant and talk of temptations, appearances, and a proposal involving a ring. The men debate propriety and the value of an exchange for a cheaper alternative to a diamond.
A letter from The Lowton News analyzes immigration from Europe to Uruguay and Argentina, detailing settlers buying land, railways expanding, and farming transforming the economy. It notes rising wheat and seed exports, robust railway profits, and growing cattle and meat production shaping tie between South American agriculture and European markets.
The piece discusses a new or emerging theory on marriage sellability as presented by Mr Howells in Rev David Sewell’s chapters. It argues it is better for a woman to marry a man slightly inferior intellectually rather than a superior partner, to allow growth and true companionship. It warns against entering a proposed marriage under false pretenses of honor after discovering irreconcilable differences.
In Baltimore on the wharf discussion centers on large melons from the Maryland region. Reports note weights up to eighty pounds and praise for Cobb's Gem, Pride of Georgia, and Blues varieties. Sealy Bark is new and promising for shipping. Ripeness judged by skin, tapping sound, and flesh color. weather and wet season hurt harvest volume. The Maryland fair and the Maguthy river area are cited as growing regions with a season delayed by twenty days.
A mournful poem recalls a departed loved one as prayers rise for transit to heaven. It speaks of tears, longing, and steadfast patience while family and friends await the final judgment and the Father’s throne. The speaker notes faithful waiting and the reassurance that reward awaits the faithful in eternity.
A fragment from The Rambler sketches a domestic dispute over unpaid installments. A woman referred to as Young Mrs Winthrop confronts Mr Winthrop about overdue payments, noting sacrifices and the unresolved bill. The exchange hints at social expectations and financial friction in a domestic setting.
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