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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century clipping discusses a Detroit Evening News cartoon criticizing free trade and prosperity rhetoric. It notes a prior election where voters chose a pro protectionist stance, implying past and future economic outcomes and public mood.
Vague, garbled excerpts describe a political fray centered in Benton with factions and officials blamed for distraction. The text hints at a stressed administration, restless public officials, and a sense that past rebels led earlier reform efforts, while contemporary leaders face criticism amid turmoil and looming concerns about governance.
FragmentedOCR section reports Beaks county Republicans in Poinesivaniy holding a Saturday convention led by Wentad J. 5 and Lointinel deleine aiming to ink the earls for president. The piece notes Democratic papers criticize the rally as Democrats prepare for the campaign and observe party tensions.
Fragmented ad text lists questionable claims for health remedies and flower tips. Mentions Doittinte and solesipien categories, several names, and a sale pitch for Bertet's Mentrake Hithers with claims of cures and priced packages. No clear events or credible authorities are identified.
Property sale offers ninety acres three miles from Alma on a main road. Includes excellent pasture five acres near a good house barn and outbuildings three wells two orchards. Terms easy inquiries of F Brown Alma. Also Cholera and Diarrhea remedy Cha terlaines with refund if not satisfied.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge meeting at Detroit runs September 16 to 24 1898. The Grand Trunk Railway offers first class round trips from Michigan and Indian territories with tickets on sale September 6 and return validity through September 30. A special spectestrain will operate on the Detroit line and Detroit to Durand routes with low fares, and agents are available for details.
A local column records sugar beet growing efforts in Gratiot County noting field sizes, labor days, costs, and yields. It describes a 24 acre project with multiple plots, labor input, and an average cost per acre, plus a report on a 4 pound beet shown by Walter Gillan and a sugar factory milestone including a 120 foot chimney.
Church services and class events listed for St De...ne...sburh and Methodist and Presbyterian gatherings. Includes Sunday school programs, Young People's meeting, and sermon topics such as Seeing the Vision of God. Also notes women’s society officers, a 14th Ohio excursion from Ann Arbor Railroad, and local health ads for Downs' Maxis and Mandrake Hitters.
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