21 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
The city will hold a waterworks special election next week Wednesday to decide on the plant owned by the city. Voters will choose whether to proceed with the plan and fund the project through municipal measures.
Readers are asked to consider two ballot questions regarding authorizing $60,000 for the purpose of constructing a plant. The notice outlines the vote and fiscal implications for the community.
A blaze near the Poultry Show burned through Tuesday, threatening the Home of Mrs J H Fleming and the large entry listing for the event. Firefighters reported near destruction but saved many exhibits as flames spread across the morning, with authorities warning of potential disruption next Thursday.
The Alma city page reports Congressman Fordney securing an increase in the purchase site budget from 5000 to 10000 for a new post office site. The letter, dated December 16, shows Fordney stating he will push for the measure in Congress, amid other civic notes urging voter participation in two city propositions about waterworks and bonding. The piece reflects local effort and political support for Alma’s municipal development.
Alma area relief follows Tuesday fire that destroyed belongings of five teachers. School board granted week off and paid final month salary plus 25 dollars each for wardrobe aid. Churches and organizations contributed, while premiums and poultry show details proceed in local events.
The Board of Trade at Tuesday's meeting approved a promising proposition to locate a new industry in the city. Local leaders stated the move would bring jobs and growth, with officials detailing potential investments and timelines.
A local initiative reports cucumber cultivation with fertilizer, stable yields, and net profit. A participant recounts planting on spring soil, using manure, chicken coop manure mix, and a wooden bed setup to grow vines. He notes daily picking through August with one day's haul of 18 1/2 bushels and total receipts of $106.54 against $89. The story links farming effort to broader community enterprise and factory prospects in Alma, including plans for a kerosene carburetor plant and a stock offering by a group led by Mr. Reemtsen and associates. The piece hints at future industrial development and local investment opportunities.
Dr Crooke president of Alms College is noted for receiving a degree from the College of Wooster Ohio on that day. He is a Wooster graduate and attended the college’s thirtieth charter anniversary earlier that month.
President Harry Means Crooks announces A. B. Sheldon as solicitor for Alma college endowment campaign. Sheldon, previously connected with two Dakotas colleges running endowment drives, will begin after the new year.
Rumors that the Republic offend were planning a cooperative store proved groundless after a talk with a prominent Republic official. The official said some inn men discussed the idea, but the company would not pursue any store venture. A note that men might start such a store circulated despite denial. Alma College students gave "Bob" Fredricks a Christmas present, carrying him to Chipel for a pocket ration and a short appeal.
Roy Genesta recovered a three and a half caret diamond thought lost on the street after a brief search. A bystander located the gem in an afternoon incident, then returned it to Genesta amid a moment of relief and public curiosity.
Fragmentary notice describes a synthetic contest at a city venue with men competing in a woven craft. It mentions Getler and Fannty Lith and references three events with inventories to be presented from each city. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Alma College chorus presented The Messiah at Prestonin church on Thursday evening with strong audience turnout. Soloists included Helen Moore Nora Crane Hunt Westman and Sykes with notable organ piano accompaniment by Roberts Suther Mer and others praised for the music and performance quality.
The G W Wright furniture store and undertaking establishment has received a new hearse built especially for the firm. The body was constructed in Grand Rapids and mounted on a Republic truck chassis. The entire vehicle is finished in gray and presents a neat appearance.
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