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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text appears to be garbled and includes names like Philadelphia Record and St Louis, with scattered phrases about measuring expression and a list of misread terms. The readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent event, person, or outcome for a proper news card.
Partial readable lines discuss a thief and unhappy parish matters, an old proverb about catching a hare, and references to Dr. Hilst and early cookbooks. Mentions De Witt's Early Risers and various medicine names with unclear context and dates.
A chaotic improvised scene at Brertaln army post ends with a sentry claiming the surgeon forced him to ingest a substance while a newspaper reader nearby witnesses the bizarre incident. The episode unsettled the guards and raised questions about procedure and discipline.
State News item notes purglara disturbances in Bay City area with mentions of local events. Reports on Manistee fair Sept 24 and Labor Day observances, Allegan tax and local activity, and varied small notices across counties. Includes birthdays, fairs, a peach crop, and odd local incidents.
A new topical treatment by Dr Thomas claims to ease the pain of severe burns. The procedure uses a specialized emollient that purportedly penetrates tissue and reduces discomfort during healing.
The Suez Canal is described as yielding a clear profit of over £1,500,000 annually and saving East West trade over £2,000,000 yearly, though its political and military value remains uncertain due to the danger of the sinking of a ship or dredger.
Fragmentary item extols Dr Fowler's patent remedy and English country house charm, then shifts to Morris designs for interiors. It mentions sewing guidance with stitching tips and fabric patterns, including arranging edges and using Autoloom tools for efficiency.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure with a long record, claiming strong blood-purifying power even after other remedies fail. It also markets Hood's Pills for digestion at 25 cents.
Professor Behr, expert in anatomy, explains the katipo spider is highly venomous, with four eyes forward and four in pairs, and eight legs. He notes its bite can cause severe pain and illness but is not always fatal. tarantulas, though feared, are less dangerous.
A reader reports a letter in the humanitarian journal condemning animal cruelty in Tenerife. It recounts a Laguna spectacle where oxen in a cart are goaded, driven at speed toward a wall, collapsing in a heap as spectators shout, a brutal scene deemed shocking yet not worth English contempt.
A fragmented piece discusses boxing culture, noting harmless display of athletic form and sportsmanship. It portrays boxers with bare backs and gleaming flesh, hands touching in mutual respect, lemon-pressing and tongue-taming as part of ritual, arguing athletic spirit rather than brutality.
The first bank within the United States was chartered in Philadelphia in 1781. It was incorporated by Congress under the title The President Directors and Company of the Bank of North America.
A reflective verse excerpt from Nora Perry in Calousto Isranidie laments unspoken words and silent love kept within close circles. It ponders sterile social rituals, missed chances, and the emptiness that lingers when beloved voices fade from view.
In a dim hotel room after a mining settlement wreck, Sam tells a tale of fifteen years past in Michigan. A crowd of rough men, eager for a story, hear of a small town disaster where women and a child suffer as survivors recount fear and loss. A voice from the doorway asks for prayer, hinting at a ghostly visitation in the wake of tragedy.
In Twrley locals roast horse chestnuts for coffee and ferment them for liquor while using the tree’s byproducts as horse medicine. This reflects a popular belief that horse chestnuts hold value beyond their common decorative role.
A Brooklyn child dies amid reports of tetanus from soil contact, with health officials noting spores in air and soil. Long Island’s east and south areas are cited as especially affected, Suffolk County highlighted for recurring fatalities and a history of cases over several years.
An old Irish tale depicts Bridget facing a minister and his wife who may benefit from her secret. A dream sequence leads to a hospitality scene as Bridget recalls visitors and a humorous misinterpretation about coffee and tea.
A clever woman tricks an insurance agent after a parlor curtain fire. The adjuster offers 100 for the carpet but her quick replies push for higher settlement. She ends with a new carpet and floor covering for an upstairs room.
Experiments on hermetically sealed Cullen bottles filled with water reveal the rubber gasket is not perfectly watertight. Measurements recorded varying weights over time show gradual loss or seepage across decades, with figures indicating ounces, drams, and pounds changing from one to thirty years.
A damaged excerpt discusses copper, shillings, and pence with garbled terms. It notes that the value erodes at different rates and that a penny circulates very rapidly, roughly 240 thines as fast as a sovereign, hinting at monetary degradation concepts.
The army of Japan is described by military experts as one of the best organized forces in the world. Its rank and file are traced to the hardy Kowueni descendants who followed the era of the dalimins, forming a hereditary cadre renowned for their wartime resolve.
The St. Louis Republic reports a St Charles county gathering where Champ Clark spoke to a crowded audience. A blonde young man introduced as Clerk of Pike county delivered a tale and Clark followed with a vigorous address that drew strong applause. The event left many attendees impressed by Clark's delivery and the reception for the Democratic leader.
Stephen Bilkins recalls awaiting returns at his country home when a telegraph operator orders telegrams opened and a call is placed. A governess reports a man on the line mentioning shoes and a wife, then insists on calling Lavert, causing a muddled chain of responses amid the suspense of an election outcome.
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