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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
11
Notice by W. E. Bartley agent announcing arrival of American Agricultural Co. 1-8-2 Favorite Potash fertilizer. Sold at farm two miles north and four miles west of Alma on favorable terms. Phone 405 2418. 60-11
Fragment from 18th/19th century scripture text followed by a long, garbled discussion of wages and production in bricklaying textile weaving railroads and printing. It contrasts wage increases with falling output, citing 1900 to 1920 era data and Pennsylvanian railroad payrolls. The piece mixes religious reflection with economic commentary on labor efficiency and costs.
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Grateful for the floral offering and the minister for words of comfort Mr A J Havens and family.
The editorial argues urban housing shortages will worsen as farmers flee to cities for higher wages and wartime uncertainty. farms shrink as rural populations decline, threatening food production and city shelter. It cites rising city crowds, improved farm life efforts, and warns of a global food future if farm exodus continues.
A New York Times clipping describes a crowded car incident where a very overweight woman dangles from a strap. A boy offers his seat, a girl objects, and another passenger offers her seat, but the woman remains standing until the next stop.
Kingsley Pairbridge described Western Australia’s child farm schools started in 1900 by the Child Emigration Society. Headmaster Pairbridge said the schools educated destitute children, gave agricultural instruction, and turned each graduate into a potential farmer and new citizen for Western Australia.
Local residents report Sunday visits at Mt Pleasant Crystal Lake and Ithaca reunions. New messenger Amy Bernard Hunter joins Western Union Alma. Anna Lentz returns to Detroit after two weeks with parents Matt and Mrs. Lewis. Furnace work begins at brick schoolhouse. Blood poisoning illness affects Mrs. Lottie Adams. Ads note coal value and RAT SNAP pest control with local distributors.
Modern glasses add dignity and charm to the wearers heretofore denied them. Our glasses reflect latest styles and will prove comfort to your eyes. In one aim is your entire satisfaction.
State of Michigan Gratiot County Probate Court docketed final accounts for Nancy Ray and Clark Decker estate with hearing set. publication order issued for Alma Record. Chancery action by Hasel Chevrier plaintiff against Lavell Chewrier nonresident defendant, publication required in Alma Record. defense due, default consequences stated. Also multiple notices in same Gratiot Circuit Court case involving Maxine Metener et al, Michael Bolinsky estate, and others with publication order for service to nonresidents and next-of-friend guardians, to be printed in Alma Record for six weeks.
Notice of foreclosure under a mortgage held by Ystrom Motors Inc. assigns K. Markham and Panile Markham recall. The action covers a property in Elmlond Park Subdivision Arcada Town Gratiot County with Lot eighty four, soon to be sold at public auction at the Court House in Ithara on September 27, 1920, nine in the forenoon. The amount due includes principal 5363.56, interest 6480.86, and legal costs. The notice is dated July 1 1920 and is filed by attorney for the assignee.
The notice informs qualified electors of Alma Michigan of city and ward registration rules under Act 226 1917. It states registration by day at city hall on specified dates, including review and transfer of registrations, and absentee by oath procedures. It lists primary election dates and offices to be filled, including governor, congressional representative, state officers, and local clerks and committees.
Public notice outlines election rules for ballots including party selection, candidate limits, registration requirements, polling hours, and locations. It mentions proclamations by township boards, poll opening at seven or nine, and closing at eight. City Clerk Tito Wolford signs the notice. Circulation counts noted.
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