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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
5
Isaac S. Seaver announces his candidacy for the Republican ticket to continue as Gratiot County Probate Judge. He says countywide trust in his faithful service supports a second term and requests voters’ campaign support at the August primaries and on election day.
E. P. Potter declares his candidacy for Drain Commissioner of Gratiot County subject to the voters at the primaries in August. He emphasizes he seeks the office to serve the county and asks support from the electorate.
Hollie J. Rose of Ashley solicits Republican support in the August primary. A Gratiot County native born in 1884 in Washington Township, he attended Wacousta High School and Central Michigan Normal at Mt. Pleasant. Rose served four years as Ashley superintendent and was on the Gratiot County Board of School Examiners. voter support in the primary is sought.
Alma Lodge No 2ns 10 O O presides over resolutions honoring Virgil M Wilson. The honor notes his neighborly and civic virtues and expresses sympathy to his bereaved family. Charter to be draped in mourning for thirty days and a copy sent to the family.
Notice from the Common Council dated July 16, 1912 forbids riding bicycles on aryade ott streets in Alma. The City Marshal is instructed to enforce the ordinance.
A compendium of Sunday services for Baptist, Presbyterian, German Lutheran and Catholic congregations, with St John’s and U B church notices. Included are times for morning and evening worship, Sunday School, prayer and litany services, and upcoming sermons. Also notes on the Western Michigan Methodist Ministers conference set for Big Rapids September 19 under Bishop Berry, detailing district pastors and appointments.
Chief requisites of poultry housing are dryness ample ventilation and sunlit exposure. The article argues that poor housing causes most fowl diseases and profits suffer, urging weather proof structures with ample light and sun as vital for health.
A detailed guide on constructing a six by two and a half foot chick house emphasizing ground slope drainage spouts and surface drainage. It warns against wet ground, stresses dry roof eaves tar dressing, corrugated zinc roof options, and a dry floor with earth beaten compactly or wooden floors for clay soils. It notes ventilation must be balanced to keep fowls healthy and ties to outdoor temperature.
The circular 141 from the Department of Agriculture outlines Kansas egg industry studies and advocates a shift from the case count to a loss-off buying method. It predicts major changes in coming years requiring producers to market only first class eggs. Readers are urged to request the circular from Washington, D. C.
In Alma Michigan Robinson of 112 Gran Avenue testifies to dramatic kidney and back pain improvement after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them from Rhodes' Drug Store and says two to three boxes made him a different person. Public display notes the 1906 family statement was accurate. sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Koster milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent.
Local social notes recount visits by Mrs Coleman and others to relatives in Alma and nearby towns, plus a Sunday school excursion to Frankfort. A public notice from Alma City outlines a special assessment roll for street costs and an August 2 hearing with instructions to file objections in writing.
Official call to Michigan Republicans for a state convention at Light Guard Armory Detroit on September 24 1912 at eleven in the forenoon to nominate candidates for Secretary of State State Treasurer Attorney General and other offices and to conduct other business as prescribed by law and party rules including delegation based on county votes and residency requirements. A separate county convention day is set for September 10 1912.
The Republican State Central Committee calls for the selection of delegates to the Republican State Convention and other lawful business. Delegates for each township ward or precinct are allotted by county committees. Primary election date set for August 27, 1912.
In Gratiot County Circuit Court, Hees Edwards files to quiet title on the east half of the southeast quarter of section 20, township 11 north, range 2 west, Ithaca. Edna Ann Cook and Alonzo L. Cook named as unknown heirs or assigns. publication ordered in Alma Record for six weeks and appearance by December 21, 1912.
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