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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
10
Local notes include visits by Stewart Taylor from Saginaw and Marty's Detroit trip. Ads promote dry cleaning, bread brands, and theater appearances by Billie Burke and Marguerite Clark. Community notices mention weddings, church events, and a list of uncalled letters awaiting pickup.
East Alma residents report house rentals and moves across the ward. Mr and Mrs Butler of Mosick Michigan rent the James Wiltshire home on East ward. Jesse Augustine and family update work at Swarthout’s store and Model bakery. George Docket returns from France to Newcastle Wyoming, plans a new home. The Ladies Aid, Parents Club, and East Alma Literary Society fund piano needs and announce fundraising progress. A revival and chautauqua program is set at Eastminster chapel with speakers from Ithaca and Ann Arbor, plus musical performances.
The bulletin lists morning and evening services at St. John's and Baptist churches with sermon titles, Sunday school times, and prayer meetings. Presbyterian and other church activities are noted along with choir directing, and a zone office update on Bonus checks to discharged soldiers. Also mentions a Boston poetry contest outcome and critique of new poets.
A farmer would keep reliable remedies for minor ailments to avoid trips to town. Chamberlain products cover stomach troubles coughs diarrhoea and rheumatic pains. The note suggests saving time during busy seasons and preventing serious illnesses. Also mentions the film Idie Hour Friday Marguerite Clark and Mrs Wiggs the Cabbage Patch.
Idlehour features Marguerite Clark in Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch on Friday. Local ads tout clean safe offerings and affordable prices as the café gains popularity with patrons seeking sensible choices.
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