Prohibition, religion and population in 1914 era notes
The Alma Record reviews church membership rises in 1914 amid debates on degeneration eugenics and prohibition. It cites dramatic increases across denominations, discusses emigration and potential war effects on population, and touches on dances and social change versus moral concerns. it notes large overall church growth and warns of future demographic pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Synod
Church of Prussia
Presbyteriaus
Méthodist Episcopal
Marte
Shurch
Population vs Europe Faces Rare Try Problem
European rulers confront a novel population crisis as war decimates men by the thousands. Nations fear an unsettled future with Germany noted for losing about one man per year in the ongoing upheaval, while various remedies remain unconvincing and unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Grand
Germany
Belgium
Russia
Europe
Savings bank advantages and risks outlined
An 1915 overview lists key savings bank benefits including safety with low failure liability, high liquidity with flexible deposits, and steady interest. It notes deposits are protected while earnings accrue and emphasizes habit formation through regular saving. Obituaries and unrelated notices appear in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paule
Savage Bank
Honda
Labet
Buvila
Himelf
Henry
Navne
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A. M. Brown
Alma
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Frederick
Mary
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Hattie Lytoe
Ralph
North Star
Mabel
Merrifield
Sunfield
Sherman
Grand Rapids
Ithaca
Lytle
Linda Washburn
Homister
Abn Arbor
University Hospital
M. B. Church
Carl Seipp
John H. Markman
Bornhome
Denmark
Baltic Sea
United States
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Adrian
Tecumseh
Martha Randolph
Oscar
Detroit
Mir
Harey
Arthur
Markoran
Nealth
Seadas
New York
Ciu
Denver
Markman
Templar
Presbyterian Church
Matknean
NPM Ark
Mimseph Protet
Meron
William Daniels
Callihan
Eetuore
Clair Daniels
Terei Etharber
Sig
Steven
Almat
F. L. Barnes
Wright House
The
Arcada Cafe
Robinson
D. W. Robinson
Sie
Luchini
Recordtree
Kalamazoo
Traide
Michigan Realty Co
S. Buyiick
St. Kalamazoo
Real Retate Co
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Ithaca Gleaner
Farmers’ Elevator CO
Ithaca, Mich
M. S
Murtaugh
Vestaburg
Mich
Tate
Howitz
Mercedes Pieterze
Oakdale Longfield King
Legio Albino
Johanna
Oakdale
Longfield King
James Gargett
R. F
Grover Wertert
Highland Ave
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Nalty Company
Hartley
Alma College
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Fred Slater
Brunner
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