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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1921

Page

6

Palmerston Island owners and New Zealand control debate

Englishman John Masters leased Palmerston Island from the British government and fathered a large native family. The island’s governance, taxation, and modern status are now under New Zealand administration. A Chicago Michigan State Fair note highlights Edward No Hines overseeing the auto department.

Palmerston Island South Pacific Society Islands Samoa Palmerston Ralph Stock National Geographic Mayrie Fred Nyenohle Dalprstan England John Masters Cook New Zealand

Grandeur in Storm Across Indian Skies

A historical account describes Indian thunderstorms bringing violent winds and continuous rain. The scene alternates between bright, dramatic cloud displays and distant thunder that roars until near bursts crack the air, creating a vivid, awe filled vision of the storm.

Meutsiaart Biph- Instone India Poul

Labor Obligatory in Bulgaria

From Sofia comes word that Bulgaria enforces universal labor duties for men and women under a new law. Obligations encompass road and railway construction, canal work, river improvement, telegraph and telephone installation, material production, forestry, state and local service, kitchen garden cultivation, animal husbandry, forestry, mining, factory labor, food conservation, weaving, and more, with demobilization of the army prompting the measure.

Bulgaria Sofia

Rulers and Privileges in Postal Seasoned Talk

A fragmentary column notes varied topics from a Georgia lawyer and wealth to plays and a joke about interest in borrowing. It mentions that the king of England pays no postage, yet receives about a quarter million in business letters, with heads of kingdoms and republics enjoying similar privileges.

Bngland

State Fair Facts Show Michigan Exhibition Strength

State Fair remarks list September 2 to 11 at the Detroit State Fair Grounds noting 21 department exhibits and a big premium increase. Every state activity is shown, with the fair billed as Michigan’s best exhibition in America.

Detroit Michigan America

State Fair Dog Show Promises Top National Status

The Michigan State Fate Dog Club seeks permanent status with the American Kennel Club to stage an eight day annual event at the State Fair Grounds Detroit September 10 and 11. The show will feature broad entries, cash prizes totaling 1500, and a public police, army and Red Cross demonstration. Renowned judges and Frank A. Howes Wil de as superintendent will spearhead the affair with inquiries through State Fair offices Detroit.

Michigan State Fate Dog Club American Kennel Club Atte Fair Grounds Detroit Peiigree Poller Dage Dome Police Army Ted Cross Lt DuWinter Weet Orange N. J John W. Burton Chlate A. McChure Hally New York Wm. McFadden Frank A. Howes Wilde G2 Bowlew Didge Detreit

Editor to Direct Club Work at State Fair

Educational features of the Michigan state fair in Detroit September 2 to 11 aim to advance youth in agriculture livestock manufacturing arts and crafts and all departments The work of Boys' and Girls' Clubs will be highlighted Forrest A Lord Mt Clemons editor will direct club work as state fair board member in charge and A Turner Kal Laning will supervise club exhibits The piece notes a Dryden ode honoring St Cecelia's day three days later.

Ed. Hines Detroit Edward No Hines Ad. Hines Wayne County Ne Fur Ag United State Wayne Hines Michigan Chiba Forrest A. Lord Mt. Clemons Lord State Fair Board A. Turner Kart Lanaling Dryden Alexander Cecelia

Special Premiums Offered at Saginaw Fair

Saginaw announces an expansive premium program with gifts from Bank of Saginaw American State Bank and others totaling hundreds of dollars. Donors include Russell Bros of Merrill and the Holstein Friesian and Poland China associations. The premiums cover livestock contests grain judging garden products poultry and more plus 117 cash awards for manual training students.

Saginaw Saginaw Fair Bank of Saginaw American State Bank People’s Saying Bank Second National Bank Commercial Bank Chesaning State Bank Homrock State Bank Merrill State Bank Consolidated Coal Co Russell Bros. of Merrill

Alma and area visitors frequent the town notes

Local column lists Alma visitors and guests including Vern Rogers of Mt Pleasant and Ralph Chrisholm of Breckenridge. Several residents and visitors travel to northern Michigan, Ann Arbor, Detroit and Chicago and updates on health, education, and business appear amid community notices and ads.

Vern Rogers Mt. .Pleasant Alma Ralph Chrisholm Breckenridie Sharrer & Watson Mich V. P. Cash Crystal Lake Allen Highfield Grand Tapide Vr F Uyter Savings Bank Mary Hulse Frank May Chicago A. Burgland Teary Myers Grind Rapids Budd Floyd Lake Ann Arbor Jackson Chelsea Arthur I Carney Hospital The Baptist Church Sturgie Alma Frienis Mew Lansing Gratiot County Gas Company Michigan Utilities Nlesson W. JL Kinney Marion Meinks Robert Laddy St. Louis Carney H. ©. Abernethy Alma College North Carolina A. B. Sheldon Barbara Wynne University of Wisconsin Burns Avenue Detroit

The Old Homestead at the Strand September Show

Unely J Whitcomb has been a major factor in endearing The Old Homestead to American theater and opera fans for thirty five years. At the Strand on Friday September 2. The Record offers a low price advertisement with 4 faly price.

Unely J Whitcomb

Brown Coney Coat with Sealine Hinged Front

A brown coney coat featuring a 40 inch sealine with a large collar and cuffs made from skunk, beaver, or squirrel fur. The description highlights the luxurious fur trim and substantial size for a formal outer garment.

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