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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1914

Page

8

Saginaw Show News Highlights New Vaudeville Acts

The Jeffers Theater opens February with an All-Girl Vaudeville bill led by Boehms Six Athletic Girls. Prestige acts include James K Hackett in A Grain of Twat and Alice Lloyds seventy person vaudeville revue. Rex and Bijou theaters offer daily change, five cent policy, and strong musical programs. Ruth Hooper visited Maude Hooper of Carson City High School.

Jeffers Theater Boehm T Academy James K. Hackett America David Aham Phillips Alice Lloyd Ple Zina Bijon Kijow Saginaw Ruth Hooper Maude Carson City High School

Milk value debate cited in Rosenat essay

East side Michigan Alma letters discuss a paragraph from The Milk Question by Professor M. J. Rosenat. It notes milk’s low weight value due to water content but high served portions. half a pint equals two large cog meals, lean meat, five tablespoons of rolled oats, or two slices of bread.

East Sin Mich West Alma Mich Tmanity M. J. Rosenat

Card of Thanks for Our Father's Death

We thank those who helped during our father’s sickness and death. Special thanks to Ren, Priest for comforting words, and the Wright quartet for music. Appreciation to those who sent flowers and to Mrs. Manda Fehert, Mr. and Mrs. Ely Wolfe, Hiram Behert and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Kline, Mrs and Mrs Ale Kehert.

Ren Lis Wright Manda Fehert Mra Ely Wolfe Hiram Behert Mrs. Kline Mra Ale Kehert

Local Markets Weekly Price Corrections and Commodities

Market quotes updated Thursday morning for wheat Shelled corn Barley Buckwheat and hay types with prices. Livestock bids Listed: Pigs heavy hogs beef cattle sheep venison calves and dressed meats including veal. Produce butter per pound rugs per dozen hides and calf skins quoted with unit prices.

H. P BBC

Humphreys Remedies Promoted in Vintage Ad Text

An old-fashioned advertisement touts Humphreys medicines as scientifically prepared prescriptions used for decades. It lists ailments from fevers and worms to coughs, colds, headaches, digestion, and even whooping cough. The note also mentions Mr and Mrs Ray Madden visiting Grand Rapids to spend the week with relatives.

Mrs Ray Madden Grand Rapids

Make-Up Of The Cow Most Important Features Are Shape

The article argues color is a matter of taste with roan most fashionable, insisting a cow’s best look comes from cleanliness and proper bedding. It notes breeders set color rules, but a good animal is not defined by color alone, and white cows with black noses are preferred when well kept. It observes fashion in color shifting and birth outcomes with roan cows producing white calves.

Good Roads Good Roads Loss to Farmers in This Country

A rural transportation study links farmer hardships to poor roads and infrastructure. Officials argue that substandard thoroughfares hinder harvests, market access, and efficiency, calling for prioritized road improvements to boost agricultural productivity.

Cow care and road talk in agriculture then and now

The article argues for practical dairy focus over color preference in cows, urging culling poor milkers and stressing well kept roads. It notes cows should be milked without prior provender and praises road aesthetics for social and economic benefits, linking highway quality to farm value and community life.

Kimball Coere

Local Happenings and Installations Report

Mrs G Archie Brown returned Tuesday evening from a three week visit with Detroit relatives. The W R C Thimble Club meets with Mrs John Morton Tuesday Feb ard at G A R Hall at 8 10 pm with a chey to all members out. J L Miller and Son the shoe men announce a half off sale commencing Saturday next. Joint Installation of William Moyer Post No 152 and its auxiliary corps held January 14 at G A R Hall with oyster supper. Officers of W R B were elected: President Martha Freaker Senior Vice Ellen Pardee Savier Vice Alice Titus Secretary Cora Lewis Treasurer Martha Walker Chaplain Cornelia Day Conductor Mattie Davis Guard Little Downing Patoo Instructor Ennis Stralle Pres. correspondent Maryette Haws ley Assistant conductor Kate Swartout Assistant Guard Adeline Carmer Color Bearer No 1 Mary Rolinson Gladys Gray Maury Rule Elizabeth Rollin legate to Department Convention Cora Lewis Alternate Alice Titus

W. RC. Thinble Club John Morton Morton G. A. R. Hall J. L. Miller & Son Wm. Moyer Martha Freaker Ellen Pardee Alice Titus Cora Lewis Martha Walker Cornelia Day Mattie Davis Kate Swartout Guanl Adeline Carmer Mary Rolinson Glarys Gray Elizabeth Rollin

Alfred Calzin Piano Concert At College Hall

Alfred Calzin, noted French pianist, presents the second number of the artist concert course Friday evening at the college hall. Tickets for the remaining two concerts are 73 cents. Also noted are changes to Ann Arbor railroad schedules with specific train numbers and departure times listed for north and southbound service.

Felsith el. Hewinnine Elnek Mirel Calzin Europe America Suchidine Berlin Ann Arbor Ax Feilfins

P.M. R. R. Service Times Adjusted On Sunday

Effective Sunday September 23 schedules list West and East routes with morning and late afternoon times. Morning departures at 10 a.m. and 10:16 a.m. Evening runs include 4:40 p.m. 1:56 p.m. and 6 p.m with various regional stops.

West East

Probate notice in Gratiot County estate case

The Michigan Probate Court for Gratiot County holds a session at the Alma Probate Office regarding the estate of Addie Vanvolkenborg deceased. Lee Potts, judge, appoints Alma as executor and fixes four months for creditors to present claims. Publication in The Alma Record is ordered for three weeks prior to the hearing date. Helke Jenne, Clerk.

Ordes Elaima State of Michigan Irobate Gratiot Yhaca Epi Feniary Lee Potts Ile Eatate Addie Vanvolkenborg Aluve Effice Is Been Admited To Ad Bastiett Va Kentiung Alma Ner Alma Record J Hee Potts Pro Helle Jenne

Prevent Road Trouble on a Dirt Road

Careful use of a drag on a dirt road in good condition prevents ruts mud holes and dust. This method yields smooth service at low cost with minimal maintenance.

Does Much Good In Road Drag Invention

An old report extols the road drag as a simple instrument whose proper use yields astonishing results unseen by those unaware of it. The device is praised for its practical effectiveness and transformative impact when employed timely.

Material le Immaterial Road Drag Improvised Bridge Work

A note on improvised travel routes suggests durability of makeshift paths. It states any sturdy material such as split logs, bridge planks, or iron rails can serve as a road drag for effective work. The passage emphasizes practicality over material choice and underscores adaptability.

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