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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1898

Page

4

Republican Platform Praises Victory and Prosperity in Michigan

The piece defends the Republican party as ever right and prosperous, praising its leadership and policies. It lauds Gov Mingrec and the party’s record on equal taxation and wartime support, while denouncing Democratic policies as disastrous and stagnant for Michigan citizens. It portrays a clear choice for voters between GOP achievements and Democratic decline.

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Democratic tariff claim refuted by wool import figures

The article argues that protective tariffs benefit farmers through a larger wool market. It contrasts Wilson Democratic tariff imports of 100,100,000 pounds for the year ending June 10, 1886 with 125,000,000 pounds under the Dingley Republican tariff for the year ending June 8, 1908, contending that Republican protection has increased domestic wool demand by about 73,000,000 pounds after accounting for bonded and unpaid duties.

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Maple Rapids meeting nominates K P Riker for state senator

A Gratiot County political scene unfolds with factional praise and faulting remarks. The Donio-Preesilver-Populiarions convention at Maple Rapids nominated K P Riker of Clinton for state senator while attacking incumbent Mudie and urging voters to back a majority-aligned candidate. Critics question administration efficiency and call for accountability in county offices, naming Hist Wig Vandercook Pettitt Leet and McCullough as contrasts.

Donio-Preesilver-Populiarions Vention Maple Rapids K.P. Riker Clinton Mudie Maple River Gratiot Hist- Wig Register Vandercook Treasurer Road Sherif McCullough Gratiot Journal Bro. Chase McCullough Smith Petitt

Yellow journalism critique compares papers across regions

A government newspaper letter blasts New York papers as yellow and unreliable. It contrasts them unfavorably with local rivals, the St. Louis Independent and the Gratiot County Journal, noting its own inadequacies in recognizing their existence.

Ping News New York St. Louis

Quote on party sentiment and mineral production shifts

The passage argues the Republican party succeeds by aligning with public sentiment while accusing the Democratic party of professing broad support yet serving minority interests. It notes Colorado silver output dropping from 2,900,000 to below 1,000,000 during eight years, and gold production rising to about 5,500,000, suggesting policy impact on prices and economic factors.

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Republicans Push Sound Money and Prosperity Agenda

The new Republican administration, now about eighteen months in, touts lower gold reserves in the U S treasury and strong affinities with sound money and good government as it campaigns for prosperity and party unity.

United State

View of Our Women Awarding to the Key and Clergy

Fragmented text portrays a bishop praised by women in a chantey era. It references Dr. J. E. Clark and Anellain Weln as titled figures. Narration alleges women’s acts to trap or expose priests while noting Americans as relatively good people.

J. E. Clark Anellain Weln Ewumd Virekanonna Abe Tivan Amerie

Political Prejudices and Obscure Historical Figures

A fragmentary note references Sir Walter Male leh and figures named Patrick Lenker and Googe in a political prejudice context. It mentions poker, tension with Thomas and New York, and a vague social interaction. Readable text is limited, leaving key names and events unclear.

Sir Walter Male Leh Thomas Patrick Lenker New York

Grand Rapids Insurance Company Supports Michigan Policy

A fragment describes the Grand Rapids Insurance Company protecting property from warfare ravages and offering the largest premium in Michigan, with agent Lanesstine noted. The text mentions fortifications and battles but centers on the insurance company’s financial role in guarding against loss.

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Bonet Yd Aug 14 1895 Pol-Cure Endorsed by Readers

A reader testimonial from Aug 14 1895 praises Pol Cure for cramps and colic, claiming it outperforms many remedies tried by the author and others, including Rives & Ritops. The note underscores the trusted efficacy of Pol Cure among local users.

Slavery Made Orators and the Power of Eloquence

A fragmentary reflection argues that antislavery platforms yield potent eloquence. It cites Emerson on eloquence as vital and immediate, and contrasts public speakers with mere actors, noting how strong voices move crowds and shape opinion on free trade, gold or silver standards, and imperial policy.

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The Office Boy at Larned Street

A street scene unfolds as a Detroit merchant protests a boy in the office. The clerk explains the boy is essential, stating you really meant you didn’t need him, while the crowd disperses amid the bustling city outlet on Larned Street.

Detroit Larned Street Tory

Glass Skates Improve Pleasure and Safety on Ice

The article describes glass skates with suspenders as a new winter novelty in New York. It notes their glide quality, reduced friction, and corrosion control, plus a colorable tempering process and a heel-to-back design that enhances motion, safety, and enjoyment.

New York Rinix Hetuy Weed

Strange Spanish Custom and the Executioner Off the Hook

An old practice in certain regions arrests the executioner immediately after an execution and charges him with murder before a court of Justice. The executioner replies that he acted in the name of the law for society’s benefit and obedience to authority. The court then discharges him, deeming that justice has been done.

Golli Court of Justice

Reminiscences Mingle Prayers and Professors in 19th Century Inns

Fragmentary reminiscence notes Prof Schooi remembers Columbes Park Andover in a Tevlin setting. 1843 private dovent Schooi introduces Park to German friends. Kathle explains under Park questions, Columbus is cursed for discovering America, prompting desperate exclamations.

Columbes Park Andover Lnte Schooi Scho Tevlin Kolviis Kathle Cheletopher Columbun America

Alaska Traveling Extraordinary

Fragmentary OCR recounts a voyage guide with garbled names and a planned route. It mentions a traveler taking canoes to a ship, then a direct vessel to a city, reflecting an Australian source style and distorted place names.

Alaska Spokane Vannowrer Duwaon City

Why One Man Is Bitter Over Valentine Violet Pranks

A muddled tale on FT Street recounts a man who, after years, sent violets to a girl but meant them for a sister. Misunderstanding and a price mix up lead to comic envy as the recipient learns the true intent and the man’s bitterness grows.

Young Minter FT Street Washington Sieleroom Marr Honnet Setifiela Vlelerat Nim

Oldest Southern Church in Kentucky History

Oldest southern church: Providence Baptist in Garrard County Kentucky, seven miles south of Winchester. Born in Virginia, moved to Kentucky before 1780. historic buildings include a wood frame modern church. Pastor Hotwrt Bikinis has served 40 years. present clerk’s tenure 45 years. Unpublished early history notes long continuous worship by the current congregation.

Wirginia Mason and Dixon Providence Baptist Lark County Whichester Virginia Kentucky Daniel Toone Etene Suvemary Eletrok

Cardinal Gibbens Frankness with Reporters Note

Cardinal Gibbens warns public figures to tell reporters the absolute truth. He praises frank, trusted access and argues concealment leads to misperception and faulty reporting. He stresses reporters deserve honesty to foster intelligent, accurate coverage.

Cardinal Gibbens New Orleans Baltimore Cardinal Gibbome

Impractical Scientist Outsmarts Elder Bottle Joke

A Philadelphia scientist known for physics misreads a barrel of elder, failing to draw any liquid. After expert inspection, he learns the elder will not flow without a proper hatch. The method ends with a humorous remark about a missing hatch and a warning about formalin fumes in a tale of habits and missteps.

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Place de la Concorde remembered through upheaval and guillotine

A garbled recounting of Paris landmarks and the Place de la Concorde, noting the Luxor Obelisk, fountains, and a 1770 panic at a public display that led to many deaths. It references public joy over royal events, then the Revolution era executions and regnal figures, with scattered names and dates amid the chaos.

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