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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
8
A chaotic tract argues that California and other regions tested cane versus beet sugar, concluding no difference in utility for fruit preservation. The piece cites a state commission and later tests in other states, while including a tangential anecdote about belief and perception.
Approx 21 500 000 morta due to the removal of the war tax on express matter. Georgy C. Taylor, president of the American Railway Express Company, notes a rate cut of about five percent and predicts business revival. He cites one million daily shipments and four hundred million yearly, and outlines relief from tax calculations, waybills, and refunds claims. The Treasury asks carriers to file refunds by four years from payment on Form 40, with tax collection effective January 1, 1922 for prepaid freight.
Presid ents and representatives from six agricultural bodies and the Michigan State Department of Agriculture will address the general meeting of farmers Week at Lansing. Attendees include Whit ney Watkins, 2h TH Viathuliy, A. R. Cook, Gray James Nivol, Giant Slocum, Lew Noble, and others. The gathering features various farm groups, lectures, and exhibits aimed at promoting agricultural programs and services across the state.
Kendal Wilf returns home after Urbana trip while Mrs Dette Adams hosts visitors near St. Louis. Farm Club attendees at Ely Wolfs meet as officers run school event. Ott reunion held with plans for next year. Arthurb Childs and Wes Webby trip to Ithaca, and multiple local families enjoy Sunday gatherings.
An old Alma Record advertisement touts RATSSNAP as a cake form rat and mice killer. It claims rats breed 6 to 19 times yearly, averaging ten young per litter. Three sizes offered for $1.25, guaranteed by R. Murphy and Winslow Brow Drug Stores.
ELV and ELL Mrs Al Tompkins of Alanya called at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Slingluff. Mr and Mrs Joe Battles of Alma visited Mr and Mrs Warren Pugely. Miss Mary Movement of Alma visited Chas Catron. Grant Strayer of Onaway is visiting relatives. Mrs Bessie Tobias of Los Angeles visits her parents. Mrs Herbert Gilpen writing. Mr and Mrs Martie Sling and daughter Dorin were St Louis callers. Mrs Chas Kelly and children of St Louis were here visiting. A joint installation by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs is planned for Saturday night.
The new St. Louis church edifice will be formally dedicated on Sunday with Alma pastors and Dr. Barkley of Detroit among speakers. Services include morning, afternoon, and evening events led by Rev. J M Barkley and Rev. J M Gelston. A banquet follows on Tuesday with W Giddings as master of ceremonies.
The Near East Relief drive committee outlines a county plan to gather grain. Each school district chair will assign a collector who will bring grain to local elevators by January 1. The county committee will purchase grain, arrange lending, and secure transport to the seaboard for shipment.
Imta High School announces new offerings including advanced rhetoric and civics, a survey of economic problems, and a strengthened economics track. Trigonometry will be continued with Mr Switeirt leading a Senior Mathematics review for engineering prospects. Re-enrollment for next semester begins soon with new students enrolling the coming week.
The Alma City Commission held a regular session January 3 in the Cornwell Chambers with Acting Mayor Floyd Tl Glass presiding. Quorum present. minutes approved. bills read with payments to Fleet State Bank and Detroit Trust Co among others.
The meeting features Barclay Ayers Berteh parp duo and the Lane Meter Co. staff, with remarks from Mayor Mary and Commissioner Creaiier. Debates center on supervision, drinking restrictions, and potential new safety provisions amid varied endorsements and objections.
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