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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
4
Instructions from R E Hughes County Clerk outline how to mark ballots. Voters must designate party by crossing the circle at the head of the party column and place a cross beside each candidate within that column. Voting in multiple party columns voids the ballot for the nominated offices.
The City of Alma Michigan announces a General Primary Election on August 25, 1914 for all parties to nominate candidates for state and county offices. Polling places include City Hall First Ward Ladies Reading Room Second Ward Horr and Gi building Third Ward vacant store room Hotel Apenda Fourth Ward Rilken Moore Co Sample Room. Polls open 7 a.m. close 6 p.m. Dated Alma August 6 1914. Lola D. Adams City Clerk.
A candidate for county treasurer on the Republican ticket gains attention as primary season approaches. The rival appears to be strengthening the party’s hand and courting voters in Whe town and surrounding areas ahead of the election.
Volper Hadson of Grand Ledge spent the past week with his brother AM Hadson of this city. Str. Hadson retarsis ad bap totuy.
A major early week storm swept Alma with heavy rain and fierce lightning. The Baptist church roof suffered four strikes and fire. town lights failed for half an hour after the electric plant was hit. Homes of F Brown and Charley Smith were struck, causing soot, torn garments, and frightened sleeping children. An ice house burned for a $1,000 loss, while other barns and granaries suffered extensive damage. No insurance coverage or complete figures listed, many structures left with significant losses.
A fragmented passage discusses a reprint and a debate over liquor and humanity. It references a progress couch and moral arguments about liquors role in society, noting concern for child labor in America and a figure of at least $100,000 in costs.
The speaker ties liquor to ruined homes and child labor, arguing job loss from drink harms children yet noting workers still hunger feeds needs. She calls for addressing root causes, blaming the liquor traffic for impairing motherhood, patriotism, and national strength in a period-appropriate appeal. Ellen Fleming reports.
About three to four hundred dollars is being spent on the Col burn school house located one mile east and one half miles north of the city. New roofing and flooring are being installed as walls and ceilings are plastered. The building now presents an attractive appearance.
A display of Gladiolias proved Mrs Henry Brewbaker excels at growing them. The collection, arranged for a Tuesday reception, followed a Monday exhibition at Mrs Francis King home with many citizens in attendance. Attendees included Fred Ellicott Barney Charles Goggin Dr Pringle Marshall Allen Frank Moore Arnold Robinson Lee Sharrar J C Page and B Durham.
D Brackett formerly of Lansing has purchased the Miller Shoe Stock. The advertisement notes a sale of boots and shoes and invites customers to visit Alma to see the available stock. Brackett, known in the area, plans to continue business at the same location.
The second annual Gladiola show by the Garden Club of Alma took place on Monday afternoon at Mrs. Francis King’s veranda. Awards in three classes went to Mrs. H. C. Moore, Miss Angell, and Miss Soule, with detailed plantings and varieties noted. The event drew many local and out of town guests, with A. B. Arnold as solo judge and Guy Campbell of Lansing visiting.
The 1914 Chautauqua ended Friday with Kellogg Haines singing party after a week of morning, afternoon, and evening programs. Redpath company drew strong Alma crowds, and Kryl's band Marcus Kellerman plus Mr Kline lectures drew high praise. Visitors William Rhodes and daughter from Brockville Ontario traveled with C G Rhodes to Elk Rapids for a week, joined by Esther Rhodes.
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