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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
6
A Chicago Daily News fragment presents a tense late night scene where a couple hears strange sounds as they fear a break in. They suspect a door bell or possible intrusion while handling tense reflections on their courage and the source of noises.
A New York exhibit showcases a baby swing cradle powered by a clockwork mechanism. The device rocks the infant for about 45 minutes after a single winding, enclosed in a hammock-like cradle. The inventor, a father of several children, highlights the practical, humane use of clockwork in child care.
A humorous Life magazine fragment shows a customer prompting Walter about peculiar oysters. Walter replies he will adjust the order if another sample is off, illustrating obliging service with dry wit.
The article promotes a barn layout for 14 cows and 12 horses with box stalls, feed and milk rooms, silos, and a central harness area. It describes a four foot feed chute, manure carrier system, and lofted hay storage, emphasizing sanitation, ease of cleaning, and on-farm feed handling to reduce labor and return manure nutrients to the ground.
A historical note describes a barn and silo plan with a silo height of 38 to 40 feet. It emphasizes a solid foundation of stone brick or cement and notes scattered stock across the farm increases labor and unsightly surroundings. It suggests starting with partial construction and finishing later as funds allow.
A brief note from Alma College highlights selections from the newly released Almanian. The items cover campus events, notable student achievements, and upcoming schedules.
The annual Freshman Exhibition opened Thursday in the college chapel with oratory music and comedy. Performers included Miss Pollard, Miss Hood, Miss Shoecraft, Mr. Montague, and Mr. Aldrich, with Polydor played by Royal Blaske and Ingomar acted by Fred Dickinson. After the program the Senior Academy hosted the freshmen at Wright Hall.
Norman A. Coan, class 96 08 now heads the material department at Michigan Alkali works Wyandotte directing twenty men. His wife Mabel McLead Coan, alumna 96 97. Paul Kellogg former varsity first baseman, now purchasing agent for Parke Davis Co Detroit. A B Hart ex 08 started hat business in Philadelphia expanded to two stores. Hart and wife Nellie Stringham 04 at home on Baltimore Ave near St Pauls Church. Louise Strange 05 assistant secretary Y W C A Peoria Ill to remain another year and attend Alma commencement starting June 4 summer vacation begins.
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