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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues that farmers prosper with labor-saving machinery and fair crop prices, while railroads must attract capital and invest to expand. It stresses that national wealth depends on railroad growth, with poor service harming costs, traffic, and prosperity.
George E. Sharrar and T. J. Carney travel for business in Saginaw and Pompeii. Alma residents attend NY auto show, Mt. Pleasant basketball, and Four-Drive Tractor meeting. Verne Watson and Otto Sanderhoff acquire a furniture and undertaking business in East Jordan. Bertha Welch and Verne Watson wed in a quiet New Year ceremony. A. W. Erichsen reports salary increases for Western Union staff nationwide. City officials discuss commission form of government with Mt. Pleasant board of trade. Alma Fire Department responds to two alarms with minor damage. Doctor Sluyter and Francis Willard Union plan meetings. local theatre advertises It Pays to Advertise and Fatty Arbuckle shows.
The Arcada Farmers Club will hold an evening meeting January 22 at the home of Wesley Webb two miles west and one north of Alma. Members urged to attend as plans for the year ahead require discussion. light refreshments will be served and attendees should bring cups plates and spoons. Program includes opening remarks by President Hainline prayers minutes report of delegate officer elections readings and recitations with Irish reading by Mrs Gee. Visitors welcome. program committee listed.
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