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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
4
The Alma Record lists subscription prices and advertising rates for notices of church socials entertainments and other events with admission charged. It notes obituaries poetry cards of thanks and other notices priced by word and states mail transmission details and newspaper entry information.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a patriotic phrase about bravery and home. No clear names dates places or events are readable to identify a concrete news item. The readable portion conveys a general sentiment rather than a reportable incident.
Alma women unite under Red Cross leadership to bolster war effort. Reports show home front support remains strong with active knitting and packing, plus plans for home work shipments. Membership renewals urged for 1918 and a February lecture by Rev. Headley noted.
The Gas Company warns consumers that rising costs could force a meter deposit scheme and advance gas payments, potentially halting mailed billings and forcing customers to pay at the gas office. It suggests city takeover as an alternative and seeks public cooperation to keep the gas plant running.
Governor Albert Sleeper urges all Michigan schools to enroll students in the Junior Red Cross from February 12 to February 22 1918. The proclamation emphasizes Red Cross relief efforts and asks teachers to promote the cause statewide.
Edwin N Chadwick born June 17 1842 in Springfield Summit County Ohio died February 7 1918 in Alma Michigan aged 75. Civil War veteran 11th Michigan Infantry active in village city affairs of Alma including councilman treasurer and justice. Survived by wife Georgiana N Chadwick son Claude B Chadwick of Ann Arbor one granddaughter Marjorie and three sisters. Funeral at Woodworth Avenue M E church officiated by Rev Duffy with interment Riverside Cemetery.
We thank our many friends for kindness shown during our recent bereavement for Are 1. W, Race and family.
E. O. Donovan will hold his post poned auction sale at his farm on February 21 after weather forceful adjournment. J. J. Helman and D. Johnson are listed as auctioneers. Charles C. Johnson plans a public sale of farm machinery and implements at the farm two miles north and 1 1/4 miles west of Alma.
Mike McNamara of Sumer township died at his home shortly before noon after a long illness. Funeral arrangements had not been made at press time.
A collection of Alma letters and statements extols Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. Included is W. oJ Washburn of Alma who credits the remedy with relieving lameness and regulating kidneys, urging readers to buy the Buffalo firm's product. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and condolences notes for a bereaved family.
The Alma Board of Trade will hold its annual meeting at City Hall on Tuesday evening February 26 1918 at 8 o'clock for reports of officers and action of directors. C F Broom president will be in rooms over Western port office after March 1st. Call patrons at Woodworth avenue old address. For the Freedom of the World war effort noted.
Mrs. Florence Fach aged 66 died February 6 at St Marys hospital Saginaw after a two week illness. Born April 5 1880 in Alima she spent most of her life here. She married Christopher Fach April 3 1917 in Ithaca. They moved to Saginaw five months ago. Survived by husband Clifford William Fach four weeks old, two sisters Mrs B J Rockwood Saginaw and Adalaide Carbine Alma, and one brother William of this city. Funeral at East Alma home February conducted by Rev Mason. Interment in St Louis.
An Act Wan proposes that driving license applicants post a 5000 dollar bond or prove insurance up to 5000 dollars with a state authorized company. The measure aims to ensure damages from auto operation are covered. Michigan features a low-cost mutual insurer, Citizens' Mutual Auto Insurance of Howell, now in its fourth season with about 28,000 members nationwide and strong support from officials and farmers.
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