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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1905
Page
8
Supt A W Rockwell delivered the opening address for the term at Alma Public Schools. He argued the Bible’s scientific insights align with geology and astronomy, citing Genesis Job and Proverbs. The talk stressed harmony between Scripture and science, with many quotes and student applause.
In a spirited session closing, farmers routed autoists as the house allowed a bill with slight amendments. Speed limits rise to ten miles an hour in cities, with first offense fines cut to twenty five dollars. The senate repealed a long-standing crop and weather bulletin statute and debated primaries and local option liquor measures. Senator Pyte filed a bill to study old age pensions modeled on New Zealand and Germany, aiming for humane economy.
Alma public schools report for the month ending March 24, 1908 notes teachers stationed at various towns, fourth graders fundraising for an Easter penance to Albuquerque New Mexico, and students studying birds with Tola Ray leading in species named. Teachers’ study class uses Educational Foundation with Hinsdale article on limitations of popular education. The piece highlights observation as a key educational principle and records library usage, tardiness, and grade-level details.
A Joplin dealer recalls a customer who boasted he could smoke three ordinary cigars in half an hour. In a bet, a Havana cigar was consumed in steady puffs but the man faltered, leaving the test half finished and quitting amid struggle and heavy smoke. The dealer paid the bet and the man later said the idea of tobacco sickened him.
In Lockport New York Mrs Pattie Hall recounts a two year ordeal of deafness catarrh and indigestion eased by Hyomei therapy. She credits dramatic relief and urges others to try Hyomei while noting the product line and distributor Chas Rhodes. The item also mentions May issue features on embroidery fashion and school events.
An issue of witty aphorisms appears from the Washington Star and Tit-Bits, featuring a gilded youth refusing to follow his father’s path and a lover’s candid flirtation about a daughter’s feelings. The dialogue hints at class, ambition, and secrecy in light entertainment.
Readable portions report a marriage at Rev. K. J. Whalen’s residence in Carson City between Mrs. Gardner and Miss Ida Brault. They are now at their home in Brice, followed by well wishes for a long, happy married life from many friends.
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