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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from The Alma Record notes publication details and names, with garbled lines mentioning manager secretary and various proper nouns, indicating a historic newspaper masthead fragment rather than a full article.
Frederick Court Jarl Penfield assess the Panama Canal in the North American Review, contrasting it with the Suez Canal. They project a major shift of traffic to the American route, with substantial savings for New York, New Orleans, and US trade, and anticipate long term profitability and indirect benefits despite initial costs.
The piece argues the U S sells two and a half times more to itself than all foreign nations combined, urging tariff focus on the American home market. It notes a 18 million deficit in the Post Office budget and suggests cutting railway mail sites and expanding parcels post, recalling past revenue from the postal service and four reasons given by the postmaster general.
The passage notes many women cashiers among the ranks of the United States and asserts none are accused of padding figures. It mentions Concunss delaying for seven weeks and the upcoming focus on railroad rate legislation as the key topic, with the president expected to begin patrols.
The candidate plans to stress his favored political program during a southern tour starting this week. A petitioner will present his message, signaling continued emphasis on the preached platform.
Grace Margaret Gould notes economical fashion in The November Woman's Home Companion piece. Facey yokes and lace jackets transform plain waists with eyelet silk yokes, gold tissue boleros, and elbow-length lace sleeves, while Lipman’s November issue features three sports stories by Barbour Blakeslee and Stoddard.
Prot Jos W Wilson of South Dakota Agricultural College lauds the live stock show in Chicago as the world’s greatest for its educational value. He notes it gathers breeders packers and exporters to view the best in the land and predicts a fall show more prosperous than ever. Every farmer can attend to make comparisons.
The September death total reached 3,000, up 254 from August, with a 14.0 per 1,000 rate. Infants under one year numbered 104 deaths, 1 to 4 years 257, and those over 5 years 7H. Major causes included tuberculosis of lungs 175 and other tuberculosis 8, typhoid 63, diphtheria 22, whooping cough 11, pneumonia 11, diarrhoea in infants under 2 years 27, cancer 176, and accidents 240. One smallpox death occurred in Caseville, Huron, and a tetanus death in Bay City.
A fragment reports Parente of Twenty Children in Owens Michigan as having a new baby born Tuesday. The record mentions several children, including Freddr aged 71 and the oldest, with healthy, happy status. It notes Grand Trak engines contract and references a respected German citizen.
Itching piles provoke profanity but poets dony cure them. Dean's Intent claims to cure itching and bleeding piles after years of suffering and is available at any drug store.
Witnesses described the Mutual Life Insurance Company paying for widespread dispatches favorable to its interests. Charles J. Smith, a newspaper man, managed sending reports to about 100 papers with vouchers totaling up to 14,000 dollars. Allen Forman owned the Telegraphic News Bureau.
In Benton Harbor Michigan on October 26 Mrs Laura Griswold filed a sensational suit for $6,000 against Arcade saloon owner Maslen D Oxpood and George Schalier. The action stems from the July 16 1904 killing of Burton Griswold and follows the discharge of John Cook and Al Zahrt after a trial. The widow seeks damages for injuries to mind and body from the event.
In Detroit on October 23 Governor War ner hears the Commercial Travelers associations and railroad representatives about the new Michigan roads system requiring travelers to obtain transportation on mileage slips at stations. Ledyard and Russel speak for Michigan Central Railroad.
The advertisement claims Orive Laxative Fruit Syrup clears a sallow complexion by stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises bright eyes and a pleasant taste, warns against substitutes, and is endorsed by Geo E. Sharrar.
Jacob revisits the Bethel site with Rachel and his family recalls the night of his vision. God reaffirms his promise, Rachel embraces the true God, and Deborah dies after a sacred moment. Affected by the altar sacrifice, the people declare God the only true God and Jacob’s name becomes Israel.
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