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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
7
An old local notice from Alma Michigan outlines weekly publication, subscription pricing, and advertising rates. It mentions 186 words free and a one cent per word rate for ads, with minimum charges and obituary classifications.
Local church schedules list Catholic, Methodist, Christian Science, Episcopal, Baptist, and United Brethren services across Alma Mich with sermon times, readings, and church events. A college chapel recital by Florence Purdy, Helen Huff, and Fromilda Young features piano, voice, and violin works by Aronsky Grie Rachmaninoff and Mendelssohn among others.
The piece argues that American history shows competing parties shape policy. It contrasts Republicans as Americanist and pro representational government with Democrats as internationalist and centralized executive power. It notes Republicans favor protection and enterprise, while Democrats lean toward state-led industry, autocratic tendencies, and opposition to protection. It urges voters to choose the party aligning with long term national interests.
Be a booster during the past months there has been talk on Alma street about hard times. Alma has trebled its population in seven years and retains growth. Housing is adequate, rents unavailable, and basic goods are near pre war prices. Dry goods and ready wear have fallen at least a third in price and Alma shows better economic conditions than nearby cities. Citizens urged to boost the community's image.
The World attacks the War Department for releasing the draft list, arguing guilt by nonresponse mirrors bench warrants for jury duty. It urges accountability for slackers and grafters, praising the War Department as fully justified and acting in the public interest.
A concise biographical outline covering James Madison from his inauguration to retirement. Key milestones include his aging at fifty when noted, the 1814 war pressures and flight from Britain, the 1814 treaty of peace, his 1817 retirement, 1826 role at the University of Virginia, 1829 constitutional convention involvement, and his death on June 28, 1836 at age eighty five.
A historical portrait of James Madison criticizes his weak cabinet and limited executive power during the War of 1812. It recalls the burning of Washington, Madison’s retreat, and later vindication after victories, ending with public gratitude for his decades of service and humanity. An ad note for Brown-Ward Co. and a Tarzan feature follow.
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