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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
4
The Alma Record reports on a Chamber of Commerce forecast showing cautious optimism amid wartime uncertainty. It notes weather driven crop results, growing dairy and livestock sectors, rising wheat and oat yields, and continued building lull affecting lumber markets.
Ruby Fowler a school teacher and Miles Conklin a respected Arcada farmer married during a Gratiot County Excursion in the City of Quality. The two, after a year long courtship, plan to live on their farm three miles north of the city. Fowler is Alma High graduate and recent Wiley school teacher.
The notices promote Methodist services with morning worship at 10 and 11:80 am, evening gatherings at 7 pm in the Chautauqua tent, and other church events. Also described is the Lincoln Jubilee tied to Emancipation celebrations, Michigan Day at the Chicago Exposition, and forthcoming lectures and medical consultations in Detroit and other cities. The Freedmen's Progress Commission, Governor Ferris, and officials urge attendance and engagement.
A roster including George Maier W A Brunner Chester Benedict Fred Rowland Henry Miner and F F Brown with J D Helman named marshal previews Alma’s Harvest Festival on August 25 promising the largest celebration in Gratiot County. Further details will follow next week.
The excerpt emphasizes gentle handling of livestock with emphasis on hoof care and cleanliness. It advocates training colts to endure hoof manipulation, maintaining clean hogs with fresh water, and careful docking of lambs. It warns against excessive docking and notes that poor hoof or skin conditions hinder animal usefulness.
A 19th century style farm article explains how to raise large draft horses through selective breeding and tailored feeding. It covers target weights, feeding schedules with oats corn and alfalfa, molasses as a supplement, and the need to adjust rations by individual animal. It emphasizes husbandry, cost awareness, and maximizing mature colt weight to increase profits.
The town bulletin reports a practice of hogging down corn as profitable, with 158 farmers noting an average saving of 6.89 cents per bushel. It recommends feeding sore proton with corn and mentions seeding rape or feeding troughs, citing 2011 figures at the Tawa station for standing corn and related costs.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses colt growth and a two year old development issue. Mentions TeCavers and Brees and a reference to property of the first year of tro of Tre. Limited readable names and unclear context.
An advertisement touts a vegetable oil treatment for stomach liver and intestinal troubles by Mayr of Chicago. It claims cleansing effects reduce obstructions allow free passage of food stop fermentation and relieve symptoms within 24 hours. Mayr’s remedy is sold nationwide with a money back guarantee. A separate note laments Canada thistles invading fields and spreading by wind.
Howell Frank Clavey of Lansing has spent two months organizing a new social and benefit lodge called the Order of Owls in Howell. The group aims to unite men, aid less fortunate members, and promote fellowship. Current membership is 94, with a goal of 200 charter members, meeting in rooms formerly used by Howell Business College.
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