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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
2
The American Protective Tariff League of New York announces the Protective Tariff Cyclopedia to be ready around August 1. It will print the Underwood law and the Payne Aldrich and Underwood texts with duty rates, include positions of 152 U S senators and congressmen, and offer a 900 page index with over 8 000 citations.
A Michigan paper notes 35 000 tons of Nova Scotia pig iron entered New York last week, 85 000 tons total, provoked by tariff cuts. It argues reduced tariffs closed Michigan furnaces, forcingCadillac and others to watch tariff policy closely as iron markets shift.
Wilcox Geo Elias and others head a youth scout troupe using light mascots under twelve to signal from a three tier pyramid. Regular scouts range twelve to eighteen with Dick Rockwell as assistant scout master. Commissioners are John Knoertzer Hira Moore and Ollie Hayes. The troupe grows fast and may split. Ollie Hayes expected as new scout master.
The article reviews primary school funding under a constitutional amendment, noting 492 districts forfeited $5 515 000 in 1912 and 299 198 districts in 1913. By July 15 1914 only two districts face surplus balances, with state primary money totals of 828 361 and 2 700 000 before the amendment. Improved distribution spurs school closings with tuition to better schools and boosts teachers in larger districts.
The Alma boy scout movement thrives under leader Charles Murphy with eighty members. It trains in wood craft, camp cooking, health, sanitation, first aid, and lifesaving. The program follows a patriotic but nonmilitary motto Be Prepared with peace emphasis.
Tradesmen with good address are invited to learn the real estate business. Pay while you learn in Bechtel of Traverse City earned 150 dollars first month. Miller of Townsend Avenue Detroit earned 200 dollars monthly after navy service. No correspondence school. Learn by working in offices. Write today to Salesmanager 2036 Dime Bank Bldg Detroit Mich. Mrs. C H Bruce spent Saturday in St Louis.
C J Dutt and C G Lutzi are building two residences on Pine Street in Alma. The Dutt home, a 14 room two story with garret, cement foundation, gas electricity baths and city water, will cost about five thousand dollars and feature a stone porch and oak interior. The Lutzi house, a smaller eight room two story with garret, modern basement and concrete foundation, costs about twenty eight hundred dollars. Rooms will be available to rent.
The Arcada Farmers club gathers at the home of Mr and Mrs G Peck three miles south and one mile west of Alma on Thursday July 30. Members are asked to bring Pentecostal and gospel hymns and folding tables. Program includes opening song by The Club, prayer by Rev J W Priest, and a song by The Club.
Address of Welcome G Peck Roll Call Recitation Gertrude Horton Music Louise Hainline Reading G Peck Recitation Irene Wolf Music Mr and Mrs A Miller Recitation Elizabeth Udell Music Mabel Bradford Recitation Francis Priest Reading B FP Cline Question Box Closing Song The Club Committee Mrs G Irish Mrs F Cline Mrs G Peck Mrs A Miller
Mrs P J Adams has moved her cloak and ready to wear department to the Gaffney Block room formerly housing the Gaias restaurant. The space has been renovated and an archway cut to connect with Mrs Gaffney’s millinery parlor. She invites friends and patrons to visit the new shop.
E W Redman announces candidacy for re election in the August primary for County Drain Commissioner. He thanks supporters and asks for continued backing if his record meets approval. He signs E W Redman respectfully.
Mr. E. S. Lopez of Marilla New York praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve noting it heals every cut burn wound or sore. Get a box today and keep it handy for burns sores cuts wounds and prevention of lockjaw as recommended by Rhodes' Drug Store Brunner.
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