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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
7
The Alma Record lists subscription prices of 1.50 for one year 16 for six months and 50 for three months Outside of State one year 2 00 Advertising rates describe research and classified notices with charges per word Notices of life events and entertainment are charged. mailing details note entry at Alma Michigan for transmission through the mail
The Victory Liberty Loan total is four billion dollars with oversubscription. Notes offer four and three fourths percent interest and mature in four years with redemption by the treasury reserved. Tax exemptions apply to four and free four and three fourths percent notes, except estate and inheritance taxes. Payments schedule starts with ten percent on application and further installments through November 21.
During April 2 to May 10 residents of Alma and Gratiot County are urged to subscribe to the Victory Liberty Loan to finance wartime needs and honor service. The notice praises soldiers, outlines the drive, invites volunteer solicitors, and details a local fundraiser at the Arcadia Farmers scene with a potluck dinner and program led by Rev. Priest, Mrs. Iriah, Mrs. Fink, and others.
A mass Victory Liberty Loan meeting for all county workers is set for Friday at 2:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Alma. It will feature veteran speakers, including Lt. Wil A. Vanauken and Dikmed, plus Major Bruce recently returned from service. BR. Perry Shorts and other officials will speak as part of final campaign instructions.
Lota Wiles daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Wiles of New Havens wed Edwin Miller son of Mr and Mrs A R Miller of Etwell Thursday morning at 100 in the Baptist church in the city. Rev Gelsten performed the ceremony. Only immediate relatives attended. The couple left for a short wedding trip to Grand Rapids and will reside at the groom’s farm in Seville Township after May 1. John Hilsinewe returned from France acted as best man. Mine Gladge Ko Miller sister of the bride assisted as bridesmaid. The wedding featured simple arrangements with white carnations and carmathine decorations.
The Idle Hour presents Lila Lee in Thy Secret Garden a romantic thriller from Freitas Hight along with Fatty Arbuckle in Love and Maurice Tourneur seven reel Life. Also features The Grates Tine in Life a seven reel show with W. D. Griffith praised as a master and the Greatent Thing in Life bookend.
Donald EB Wiley was born in Mont Valm County Michigan in June 1917 and died in Alma April 1919. He is survived by his mother and father of Alma and many relatives. Funeral services were held at his home in Alma on Thursday April 10 with interment at Riverside Cemetery.
An important announcement notes a specialty at the European Cafe highlighting Dainty Hinches as a featured item. The brief item emphasizes the cafe menu focus and invites patrons to visit for the noted delicacy.
Fifty five pairs of stockings have been knitted and shipped. The room still has yarn and the chairman urges immediate help to finish the quota this month. A credit of ten hours per skein will be awarded for each relief garment. Subscriptions to the Red Cross magazine are urged for Gratiton County through secretary Mrs J Day at $1.00. House cleaning and early seed time are advised in preparation for calls. Watch for Houdini ad at Brunner's.
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