14 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
1
The McVicar Automatic Gasoline Engine is highlighted as one of the best forms of motor power. It earns high praise for reliability and efficiency in early automotive technology reports.
A garbled OCR style note describes production stages, engine work, and tooling for an Alina Manns company. It cites metrology of engines, wages, skilled workers, and hiring challenges. References to Shreveport Louisiana and Springfield Massachusetts appear amid unclear production figures and supplier inquiries.
An obscure, distorted OCR passage describes a large crowd at a public event with individuals named or referenced in unclear terms. The text includes scattered names and places, with lingering remarks about attendance, roles, and a ceremonial mood amid garbled wording.
A notice announces the dairy business quit by HK Spranne and others. It details an excursion from Alma W708 with a trip price of 500 and a return window through October 21. The event includes a tour of facilities like a milk tester and boiler, with trains and routes noted.
A readable fragment describes war themed scenes placed along the third floor corridors with a Saturday night display. It notes multiple battle tableaux titled II hist AT RIGHT and II hist AT RIGHT All, inviting visitors to view the exhibit. The details show a staged historical interpretation likely in a campus or museum setting.
Fragmentary OCR describes a chaotic scene with a crowd scrambling, mentions a delivery of bath tubs, and notes injuries and deaths amid a tumultuous event. Names and places are partially legible, with references to a mob, a court or legal proceedings, and a high casualty toll.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a club event with names and places, but many words are garbled. The readable fragments mention Arcada Farmers Club, potential speakers and activities, with no complete dates or clear outcomes.
Notice To Water Consumers. All water customers are urged to ensure street valves are in good condition before cold weather. By Order of the Board. Alma, October 5, 1904.
Royal Duke in a contested match with Wright & Doone for the bat oling feed. The event features prize heats and notable contenders, with jockeys and horses named in a lively 19th century racing tone.
Article reports A T Ely discussing road improvements at a gathering in Whately. Mentions attendees including Mr and Mrs Wood and others, with details of a meeting held at RA Wood’s residence on a Thursday in November. An invitation extends to all to join a coming hike and subscribe to the newspaper.
Coroline Gree, struck while traveling on a Michigan Central railway, dies of heart failure at 53. Husband Alma meets her en route as death nears. Remains taken to L Stevens Undertaking Rooms after they had just sold their place and planned to move to Dushville, Michigan. Burial planned at Riverside Cemetery.
At a board of supervisors meeting in Ithaga, P Potter was reelected chairman, a position he has held for years and is widely recognized for. Due to other business, T A Ely resigned from the County Poor Commission, tendering his resignation to a board member.
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