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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
4
Alma Record announces subscription rates and advertising rates for notices of obituaries and poetry. The notice lists pricing for one year two months and three months subscriptions and outlines ad rates for notices and obituary poetry with other details.
A harsh anti Germany screed attacks materialism under Prussian rule, praising Pentecostal spirit while condemning U boats and long range guns. It rails against German militarism, cites moral decline, and includes a satirical Kaiser Bill verse and a Cleveland Madam memo about a coerced wife.
Church service times and pastors listed for St. John's Presbyterian Baptist and United Brethren. Parked notices discuss annual camp meeting near Carson City and Elmwood sewer tax concerns, plus Grover Avenue taxpayers urging action on sewer maps and coal readiness.
Alma's Red Cross drive under Mrs. J Grover raises funds and members with local effort. Stories of donors include a drayman turning 50 cents into a dollar, a child delivering 104 pennies for membership, and shops like Brunner Winslow Ray Hayward Wilcox displaying window flags. Events include a successful Artist's concert earning $200, with thanks to Miss Amstury, Miss Alexander, Mrs. Peet, and Mrs. Vern Wright. A guest speaker Madame de Picard discusses “The Children of France” as part of Red Cross activities.
The state fuel administrator urges cities to buy coal now while farmers and others with wood resources store fuel. Farmers to harvest wood to relieve coal shortages, aid rail transport to industrial centers, and support munition factories. Proposals include thinning wood lots and coordinating with the Public Demand Commission in Lansing to authorize wood cuttings for fuel.
Lansite Michigan officials are asked to stop sending inquiries on every subject. The official Washington government newspaper prints decisions regulations orders and proclamations as issued by departments and committees. Access is urged to reduce mail congestion and free clerks for wartime work.
A flawed thermometer led researchers to a cheaper method for artificial indigo. Mercury contamination was found to decrease costs or increase prices, depending on the processing step, altering the commercial viability relative to natural indigo.
Arthur J Murphy announces he will seek Republican nomination for Gratiot County sheriff at the August primaries. He appeals to voters, pledging a clean businesslike administration and asks readers to review his record.
Lewis N Martin declares candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket at the August 27 primaries. He notes past service in various roles and invites scrutiny of his official record, hoping for public support.
Politician Aaron Aton declares Republican bid for the 25th Senatorial District at the August primaries. He cites farming and wartime duties, notes limited personal interviews, and urges voters to review his record from the last two legislative sessions.
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