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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

3

Alma Chautauqua Opens With Free Tent Entertainment

Superintendent GO D McKeever staged a summer Chautauqua opening in Alma. A big tent was set up with 1000 citizens attending as the city band played and the program drew long applause. McKeever, a veteran Lyceum figure, entertained for ninety minutes with humor and stories highlighting the Sunny Side of Life.

Alma GO. D. McKeever McKeever Union Depot Civic League of the City Mr. McKeever Lyceum Chautauqua

Butleres Welcome Elizabeth Lucille Butler

Mr and Mrs R E Butler announce the birth of their daughter a seven pound baby girl born Sunday August 19 The baby has been named Elizabeth Lucille and joins the family happy and healthy

R. E. Butler Elizabeth Lucille

Arcada Center Guests and Visiting Friends Around Butler

Arcada Center hosts and welcomes guests from Butler Indiana and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Casper visit with their son Berry Hopkins. Nettie Birmingham returns from Berrian Springs to home base with family connections in Alma Toledo and Chicago relatives visiting Elvin Miner and Leon Newcomb hosts. Allen y Binntho g...

Casper Butler Ind Berry Hopkins Nettie Birmingham Berrian Springs Norman Snyder Baby Toledo Ohio Leon Newcomb Lloyd Miner Newark Elvin Miner Allive Birmingham Alma Charlie Miner Chicago Alvin Church Illinois Allen

Market prices and probate notice blend in one record

Thursday market quotations show hogs veal calves dressed meats poultry and hides with prices per cwt and per pound plus a list of produce rates. Probate Court in a county sets a date for estate administration of James Cowden with petition filed by George N Gulick and Barnett Montague named as possible administrator and Agnes Teiewn as clerk.

State of Ata Cya Tuhas m Jal Na A Uhe Esate James Cowden George N. Gulick Barnett Montague Tris Oupxaxn Augusta Agnes Teiewn

Seville Center Community Notes Show Busy Week

Mrs Francis King praised Chau tauqua plans while Zelma Miller visited Alma. Sunday school excursion to Frankfort yielded good time. Alex Miller rode 174.5 acres of grain in 17 days by binder. Seville Center baseball team beat Half Moon Lake 25 to 10. Numerous neighbors visited, hosted, or rode to friends in Alma Grand Ledge and Detroit areas.

J. K. Morgan Francis King Zelma Miller Lola McCarthy Alma Frankfort Alfred Edward Miller Half Moon Lake Frank French, Sr Elwell Azalia Dunkling Lyman Humphrey Lillian Owen C. C. Wonders Albert Campbell Anton Miller Delbert Crum Lanshaw Forest Hill Mrs. Cohoon A. E B. A. Worthing Sumner H. M. Miller James Noble Jessie Grand Ledge Obed Noble Missouri T. Willett Lyons Rebecca Club J. Morgan Ella Metcalf Hazel Pritchard Near Elwell Henry Miller William Shong

Resolutions for Emma Morden of Superior Rebekah Lodge

The lodge mourns sister Emma Morden with heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved husband and a 30 day charter drape. Resolutions note her faithful work for the sisterhood and request inscription in memorial books and publication in the local paper. Names Ida Soper Mary Parker Alice Carmer are referenced for sending copies.

Emma Morden Reebekah Lodge Rebekah Lodge Ida Soper Mary Parker Alice Carmer

City Property For Sale Notice

Modern new ten room house and eight room cottage for sale both well located near the business center of the city. See H. M. Page Opera House Block Room 12 Bell phone 135.

H. M. Page Bell

Alma Lawn Tennis Tournament Opens August Eighteen

The Alma Lawn Tennis association announces a tournament starting August 18 at the Presbyterian church court. Events include men and women singles and doubles and mixed doubles with two cups for men and women singles. Entries due by six o clock p.m. Friday August 15. entry fee is ten cents.

Alma Lawn Tennis Association J. P. Losey Presbyterian Church J. W. Priest H. ©. Moore Chas, Ward Mil Jouth Cook

Social notes from Sumner and Carson City events

Vern Stuffs visited Ithaca on Tuesday while Mrs William Phillips and Mrs A Monks were in Carson City on Wednesday. Dr Graham and wife and D J Ayers and wife attended the new opera house in Carson City Wednesday evening. D Mulford and family joined the big show in Carson Friday. L S Ferris and wife visit relatives here and speak warmly of the country and climate. A church social Saturday evening drew attendees. Rev Mudge of Alma preached at the Christian church Sunday. He will return in two weeks. Miss Ruby Cleverdon visited Mrs E H Tucker over Sunday. Alfred Stearns and family of Ferris spent Sunday with H N Stearns. Mrs Addie Sherry and Chicago visitors came Monday to see her mother Mrs Nince Lang. L F and Frank Tucker returned Monday from Detroit in a Studebaker.

Vern Stuffs Ithaca William Phillips A. Monks Carson City Dr. Graham D. J. Ayers New Opera House D. Mulford Carson L. S. Ferris Mudge Alma Christian Church Ruby Cleverdon E. H. Tucker Alfred Stearns Ferris H. N. Stearns Addie’ Sherry Chicago Nince Lang L F Frank Tucker Detroit Studebaker Florian Hoxie Arthur Sprague Allee Winters Airs Will Pratt Orlando Sly Brainerd Grace Peck Belding Elm Hall Sarah Davis Camp Wiveting M. Blair T. J. Blair Enza Conner Mt. Pleasant Eugene Walker Ruth Forquer New Haven Effie Hoxie Thelma Shaffer John Shaffer D. Ribble Roy Elliott Alice Davis Hamburg Leta Elliott Roy Lavoy Ola Chatman Elwell Tom Lang Sumners Ackley Ward Postmaster Brown

Post Announces 20 Pound Parcel Limit and Mail Banking

Postmaster General Burleson announced changes to popularize parcel post. After August 15 the weight limit will rise from 11 to 20 pounds and transport charges will be sharply reduced. The postal savings system will add banking by mail to reach remote districts. The reform has been under consideration for some time.

Burleson

Elm Hall and Ithaca Visitors Share Local Notes

Florian Hoxie from Elm Hall visits Ithaca on Tuesday. Arthur Sprague and family from Chicago visit his wife's parents in town. Elm Hall wins a Sunday ball game against Carson City. Several residents visit relatives or are noted at nearby towns, with many short visits and health updates.

Obesity control limits and dietary guidelines from Satah

The notice discusses obesity management noting it cannot be controlled by diet alone though diet is principal. It advises reducing total daily water to about one quart and lists foods to avoid such as sweets pork veal prepared dishes potatoes white bread oatmeal hominy fats beets carrots turnips parsnips cream and coupe. It tallies that fish and lean beef are least objectionable.

Halter construction for ponies and horses described

A rope halter suitable for small ponies or large horses is shown. A single rope forms loops A and B by splicing, with the rope threaded through PB, then through A and B to form a nose loop and a head strap. The design allows tightening the knot to secure the halter.

Will Hebren

Local Happenings and Visitors Spread Through Town

Loghl happenings report social visits from Mrs C F Brown and Illiamston Home coming attendees alongside Miss Katherine Howland's Chautauqua guest role. Notes from rural Detroit Free Press rates via E A Smith agent. Town records cite Wheeler clerk W C Folkert’s per pupil cost at 14.44 dollars including interest. A large dance at Tager's hall drew out‑of‑town guests despite warmth. Guests include Mrs Frank Loandig and daughter Mary Ruth from Greenfield Indiana, Dr and Mrs F M Slanchiford and son Channing from Brighton Michigan, and Mrs O H Miller of Jackson visiting at Mrs F G Bennett's home.

C. F. Brown Illiamston Oming Katherine Howland Sunfield Olive Smith Detroit Free Press E. A. Smith Park Avenue Union A. J. Steere McBride Staley Thelma East Towns J. F. Gongwer Wheeler Township W. C. Folkert Tager’s Hall Frank Loandig Mary Ruth Green‘eld Indiana F. M. Slanchiford Son Channing Brighton Michigan FG. Baynett O. H. Miller Jackson F. G. Bennett

Rise of Hideyoshi From Bridge Beggar to General

A Japanese beggar named Hideyoshi, insulted by a noble lad, vows ruin for the rich and ascends the social ladder. He becomes military commander, quells rebellions, and leads successful invasions of Korea, shaping his rise from obscurity to power.

Hideyoshi Noo Rong Korea

Summer care of the pigs on pasture yields gains

Farmers debate summer pig feeding. With high feed and pork prices, subpar care can still profit if hogs graze and receive modest grain. Early spring pigs can average four pounds daily gain by eight to ten months, much of which comes from pasture.

Trade sought for Alma house and lot or car

Wanted to trade 0 acres of good improved land for a house and lot in Alma or accept an automobile in partial payment. A bargain must be closed at once. Inquire at the office.

Alma

Results of Vaccination in Hogs Against Cholera

Kansas experiment station reports on vaccinating 32 000 hogs. Survival rose from 70 percent in infected herds to 99 percent in uninfected herds, showing vaccination before disease hits is crucial. Serum is available in major swine states. hog owners should act now to reduce losses across the corn belt.

Kansas Experiment Station Corn Belt

Ewe After Lambing Feeding Guidelines

After lambing ewes should not be fed too heavily for a week or two. Bran alone is good for the first days. Gradually increase ration to one part bran, one part meal, and five parts corn.

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