18 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1896
Page
1
A fragment notes that many prices accompany Noah's Ark, but details are too numerous to list. The terse line signals a cataloging of items or offerings related to the famous biblical scene, without specifying entities or figures.
Football interest runs high as students enroll across departments. New arrivals include A J van Page and B B Bates, with Prof J T Ewings illness excused. Watson Robinson visited Westubury. Alex Wills to enter Cornell Engineering Sept 22. Y M and Y W C A and literary societies hosted events, with a reception at Bennett's cafe and a mixed quartet. A shower bath plan for the gym locker room moves forward. An issue with refreshments at the YWCA reception dimmed spirits but attendees left pleased. Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted by Denaukat Kentucky reader.
A large audience packed the opera house on Tuesday to hear Hon. J. W. Hill of Ohio deliver the Republican campaign opening. The speech praised prosperity under the McKinley era, criticized free trade, and urged unity beyond partisanship amid warm applause and a lively institute atmosphere.
The Alma Institute leads the year’s successful State Board of Agriculture institute events. Managers and community in Alma and Altus counties supported both farming and trades, with two days of programs and strong local engagement. Enthusiasm marked the entire gathering, drawing residents and visitors to participate.
Marshal Greig returns from St Paul Wisconsin where he attended a national G A R campment and notes strong veteran sentiment on pensions and silver. He reports no Bryan buttons among veterans and predicts Bryan victory rhetoric may fail against old soldiers and sailors. Sunday School Convention planned in Arcada township at French schoolhouse Seville with addresses by Lamon Gee and J A Sharp.
Williamsport Indiana resident Maggie Myers details months of severe stomach trouble from indigestion and constipation. After using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepin of Armstrong and Swank she reports feeling like a new person and gaining weight.
Ex Governor James M. Ashley of Ohio dies at Alma Sanitarium at 74 after chronic nephritis. Family present at deathbed. widow Emma J. Ashley and sons J. M. Ashley Sr., HW, JL, and their wives in attendance. He served in the National Congress 1855 to 1857 and was active in anti slavery circles, a friend and adviser to Lincoln. Remains to Toledo for interment. Football at the college looks bright with new players and familiar stars Crane, Knox, Scott, Fullerton in formation. Manager Beckner arranging home game with Big Rapids on October 17 and seeking games with Olivet, Albion, Orchard Lake, Kalamazoo return.
A notice states not to call a county convention of the National Party but to support the best candidates regardless of party. A prepared list will be sent to committee chairmen detailing candidates pledged to enforce laws according to their oath.
Webbs offers fine stationery as Mise Bushnell visits friends in Belling. Edgar Church spent the weekend in Ithaca, John Pierce visited Alma from Mt. Pleasant, and Dr. Slaymaker returned from Chicago. Mrs. M. Gray visited Sheridan. J D Spinney and companion called on Ithaca. Lon Hale from Grand Rapids trims at Mrs. Whitesell's. Wrights returned from Detroit. B. W. Bilixon business trip to Dicks. Udell brings two large peaches. Vermulen and son went to Toledo. Mrs. Bright returned from Saginaw trip. Gideon greeted old Alma friends. Riely of Ann Arbor railroad in town. Hattie Berger seeks Chi position. Harriet Barr of St. Louis visiting, Wesley Clark in town, Torrey noted.
Misses Blanche Woodward and Sarah McNamara spent Sunday with Ithaca friends. F J Wixom of Bancroft visited Saturday. The Wright House repairs progress. YMCLA meeting elected Kendal Brooks as recording secretary. Deputy Sheriff Greig returned from St Paul after GA R encampment. Silage work continues on Wright and Anderson farms. Mrs Jennie Corbett of Detroit visits Mrs J D Spinney. Rathbone Sisters meet Sept 22 at Mrs Kate Davidson's. John Walls to Mary Wilson of Alma wed. College music enrollment exceeds last September. Lewis Gorsline shoots 457 English sparrows recently. George W Blanchard returns from Ohio-Indiana trip. A curious corn specimen shown. Ithaca fair next week. Bryan day and McKinley day with speakers. Joint talk by H Chase of Ithaca and LW HUD of Ohio on Sept 2 at the opera house. New octagonal telescope building on campus. Alma locals noted in several lists and club rooms open for visitors. Subscriptions and local political pamphlets distributed. editing controversy noted.
An advertisement touts a product called acun for constipation with Dr Caldwell referenced. It claims children like the taste and notes trial use and regular sizes priced at 81,00 of B.S. Webb.
Advertises rooms to rent on Superior Street and a comfortable dwelling, inquires from WH A Datavan about availability.
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