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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
4
A frayed historic notice from Alma Michigan outlines advertising rates for a local paper and announces public civic notices and meetings. It mentions subscription terms, mail transmission, and a call for delegates and conventions, with scattered references to election procedures and community events.
The piece critiques Fordney and Ford as threats to patriotism and loyalty, cites wartime sedition laws, and argues Fordney should be replaced by a more experienced candidate. It notes local political rumors, charges about bill padding, and remarks on county affairs, urging voters to support a reliable district representative.
Michigan farmers are urged by the U S Department of Agriculture to raise rye by about 20 percent this fall and plant the same winter wheat as last year amid war food needs. The plan favors rye due to Michigan’s rye superiority, while avoiding large winter wheat acreages in Wisconsin Minnesota and South Dakota. The “Boys Workhorse Reserve” mobilizes 250 000 young volunteers to assist farm work, with training programs in schools and enrollment drives in Gratiot County led by L A Murdick urging all eligible boys to enroll and report details to their officer.
A candidate urges Republican voters to reelect the Drain Commissioner, touting four years of service, record of no drain-related court cases, and careful, impartial performance. He cites accuracy of records and government experience, asking support at the August 27 primaries.
United States Department of Agriculture wheat disease specialist Dr. E L Waller will tour Gratiot County next week to lead a smut prevention campaign. A Michigan survey finds about five percent of the wheat crop destroyed by smut and explains seed treatment can boost profits while increasing grain for aid shipments. an exhibit at the Gratiot County Fair will inform farmers.
Fragments show Arthur J. Murphy appealing for votes in Gratiot County for sheriff with a pledge of a clean, businesslike administration. Also referenced is Emory Townsend running for Congress and George Lewy seeking the sheriff nomination, noting work in county drainage and prior political roles. The misspelled items imply campaign notices and endorsements dated to the August primaries.
Aaron Amon seeks Republican nomination for State Senator at August primaries. He notes farming and wartime duties limit interviews and urges voters to review his record from the last two legislative sessions. He highlights township service and lifelong Sumner residence, pledging painstaking honest county business. Sidney A. Evey signs as political adviser.
A July financial report from Alma Red Cross shows receipts from events like the Republic girls ball game and junior memberships, donations, pledges, and sales of old papers and needles. It notes a balance after expenditures and praises the success of Chilutauqua ticket sales and summer support for the Red Cross, urging continued local loyalty.
Work has begun on the St Louis Alma road reconstruction from Michigan Avenue to Le Lay. Supervisor 17 McCartuck of the Republic will oversee the project, funded with 84,000 evenly split among St Louis, the Republic, and Alma. Completion is expected shortly.
The Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 9:40 a.m. and morning service at 10:00 a.m. A meeting at 6:10 p.m. will discuss the “Woman’s League Leaders.” Evening service follows. A Thursday night prayer meeting is held. All are invited to attend these services and events.
Bay City students Carrel EK Wenger and Wingheor, last year’s college pupils, were sent to Fort Sheridan for military training coordination. They will assist in guiding Alma College’s college military training this year. A second trainer may be assigned to oversee Alma and possibly Howe College or Mt. Pleasant Normal.
A call pleads for volunteers to assist in canning efforts as the community faces a critical period. Leaders and many who served well in other tasks are urged to share responsibility, with women also needed to join in the effort.
The page lists many registrants with scattered spellings and names, including Hiinekey Win Arthur Alma Wilanety Alfred G Wheeler Leuitieobert Arthur Perrinton Mexinarg Gerald Hope Hainer Rigin Methort and others. It notes L A Brown learning of the arrival of her son Ivan with Canadian Engineers in England and mentions an enjoyable trip.
Miss Katie Bartley of this city married Austin Robert Smith of Detroit Saturday evening. Smith, a former Gratiot young man, has traveled the United States in recent years and now works in Detroit's post office. They will reside in Detroit at 45 Edmonton Avenue and be at home after September 15.
Misa Buell states in the Michigan Patron that farm women must vote for representation in state and national legislation. She notes nearly every woman officer at the 117 State Grange urged suffrage as a wartime measure, signaling Grange alignment with the amendment.
Willard C Folkert announces as a Republican candidate for Cratiot County Treasurer. He cites years on the Board of Supervisors and invites electors to examine his record before voting. Public notice of bid for nomination includes campaign message and seek of support.
Bird J Tucker announces candidacy for Register of Deeds in Gratiot County on the Republican ticket at the August primary. The note expresses appreciation for voter support and cites local party involvement.
A letter from Alfred T Willert to voters in Uratlot county asks support for head on the Hegub laser toilet ballot, declaring Deputy Sheriff position as contested. He promises a fair and thorough administration if nominated, urging voters to back his bid.
Lewis N Martin seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff at the August 27 primaries. He notes past public service and invites an inspection of office records, thanking supporters for any assistance.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a prohibition era note or public notice from Kansas City. The readable text references bootleggers and resistance, with unclear dates or names remaining unreadable. The piece presents as a damaged local notice or shorthand report rather than a full story.
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