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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
14
A Library of 100 volumes and cases will be given by vote to Alma institutions with the most votes. Merchants offer five votes per 5-cent purchase, contest runs November 23 to June 1, 1918 at 7 p.m. Ballots collected at Charles R. Murphy's Drug Store. library on display at G. W. Wright's Furniture Store.
Moderate priced bungalow design by Glenn L Saxton Studios Minneapolis. Features include a single story over 25 by 36 feet, oak and pine interior finishes, full basement, clear ceiling heights, and cost estimates from two dollars to one hundred dollars. Upon payment of one dollar, publisher offers Saxton plan book with up to date designs for cottages bungalows and residences.
The obituary portion notes lingering sorrow for a wife and mother with survivors including a husband, daughter, son, sisters in North Java and St. Louis Mich, and brothers in Alma Vestaburg. A baby girl arrives at eight pounds with a note of family joy and Red Cross service. Also a health ad warns parents about croup and promotes Chamberlain's Jnin's Cough Remedy.
Our correspondent notes Vestaburg township residents honored service members with Christmas boxes packed by about fifteen ladies. The packages contained baked goods, candy, cups, and cookies wrapped in red tissue with emblems and ribbons. Funds raised totaled 19.44 for cards. sending costs and supplies estimated at 33, leaving a small balance. Local obituaries mention Belle Howay Warren of Vestaburg, born Westiburg July 20, 1H S, died November 30, 1 7, aged 4 years 4 months 10 days. services held at Vestaburg.
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