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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
4
The piece laments fireworks chaos and injuries from Fourth of July revelry across cities with strict bans, notes weather impacts, and mocks political figures while speculating on Democratic leadership and possible nominees for the presidency amid a looming campaign season.
A collage of satirical and opinion lines discusses lynching statistics, July crop pessimism, fashion protests by Newrock society, road funding appeals to Carnegie, climate flood theories, Kentucky political dynamics, Porto Rico US relations, and Sugar and tobacco export shifts including Panama hats and price notes. The tone mixes critique and hyperbole with references to prominent figures and places.
The Blue Ribbon meeting in Detroit promises the best in club history with the M and M stake and Chamber of Commerce stakes shaping as hotly contested events. Top green pacers compete for a large purse, with over 50 000 dollars total distributed across three of five and two of three formats. Attendance from top horsemen is expected, dates July 20 to 31, promising peak condition and strong fields.
In Alma Heights last Saturday the area was nearly depopulated. Mrs Hawkeye and children returned Tuesday from a two weeks visit in Saginaw. Mr Jacob moved to his farm west of Greenville. Mrs J L Carmer and children returned from Shiawassee county Monday for the Fourth, her mother accompanying them for a short visit. Geo Tivas moved to Bethany to clear a beet field on his farm there with several Almaites aiding the task.
The report of June 1903 includes a weather summary and mentions D.C. Barber, employed by a refrigerator company in Belding, who spent Saturday and Sunday in Alma and plans a return in a couple of weeks. The piece also includes an advertisement for a food product described as nourishing and easily digested.
Village taxes for 003 2109 Tuo are to be collected at the office of Tinker & Hannah on daily office days. Treas W. Manet notes the schedule and directs residents to appear for payment and receipts.
Miss Gertrude Whiting resigns from Alma where she taught music for years and travels to Avg Arbor for summer before assuming head of the music department at Tobin College Fort Dodge Iowa. Her departure leaves a void among her students and friends who wish her continued success in a larger field.
A summary from a river of literary items in Lippincotts Magazine and Designer. It highlights Ina Hre vourt Roberts The Pretenders and Ruggles a Denver legal tale, plus July Woman's Home Companion pieces by Mary Annable Manton and Josph Vance. The Designer features cost reductions, fashion guidance, and beauty tips.
Secretary Cutting has focused on faster Classed horses for the Saginaw races this year promising a high class meeting. Stables have engaged quarters and the event, the week after Detroit, will attract top guard circuit performers. Saginaw's past big meetings set high standards and prospects look exceptionally bright with sixteen races on the program.
Sunday services at multiple churches feature varied topics. Baptist Church invites all to hear Can a Scientist Believe in Prayer with evening topic How God Employes Natural Dewirex while St John’s focuses on Salvation by Grace. Presbyterian Church presents The Brotherhood of Man and What God did for Sam. MBE Church plans Faith Hope and Love and The Kingdom of Heaven is Come Nigh with all welcome. Evening services suspended in September at some venues.
The Stanton Clipper notes Harley Hall and Pearl Smith, performers with Robinson & Taylor Ten Nights in Barron Co, were married last Thursday afternoon in Stanton. Justice L L Bissell officiated on stage before the full company. Hall formerly managed the Wright House laundry at Alma and is remembered locally.
Grand Rapids trip departs Alma at 8 00 a m with a rate of 1 25 dollars. Posters and agents provide details and particulars.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alma Sanitarium Co. will be held at the Sanitarium Monday, July 15, 1000 at 1:0 pmm standard time, for the election of directors and such other business as may properly come before the meeting. L. A. SiAgr, Sec'y.
Minutes of the village meeting record motions moved by Trustees Tetavan and Sawulerhiel. Delavan Strutiie, Birt Sapder, and others vote on actions including rescinding communications, bids, and committee reports. The session notes various motions, abstentions, and adjournment details with named trustees and outcomes.
Notice to interested residents of Alma Michigan that the Common Council and Board of Assessors will meet at the Power Chamber to hear objections on the assessment for the year. The date and time are set by order of the board and the seal of Geo S. Youre. residents may appear to present concerns or protest any assessment.
Young man offers a number of fine building lots for sale at low prices and easy terms. Call and see me to make near term progress toward a home by securing one of these desirable lots. 1260-tt Bert Hayes.
A fragment promises rest without doctor visit and suggests a lake trip to refresh. It mentions Ardross and individuals Ardross, A. A. Benaytz, G. P. T. Myer, and Detroit, Michigan, with instructions to send 20 for a folder and map.
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