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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
The Alma Record lists advertising rates and policy for notices and entertainments with admission charges. It notes obituary notices and poetry free words, and that the paper is entered at Alma post office as second class matter.
Alma Women in War Work reports $2000 over quota and calls for ongoing Red Cross drives with garments nearly ready. It also argues for a new municipal building housing Alma fire department and a rest room for women, and a larger Alma Free Reading Room expanding toward a city library with lower costs. It urges support from the city council and Mayor King. A final note suggests slow eating and Chamberlain's Tablets for belching.
The Unbeliever drew record crowds in Alma with heavy advertising by the Miller company. Tuesday and Wednesday nights set a new attendance benchmark, prompting an extra show and matinee.
Charles Hooper and Miss Bertha Hubbell, both Alma residents, were married last week at the bride’s parents’ home in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. Duffey of the M. E. church. Afterward the couple left for a new farm home near Ithaca. The bride taught in Alma public schools and is a graduate of Alma College. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kid Hooper, is an Alma High School graduate who studied agriculture at MSU. Best wishes from the community.
Winifred Goodes daughter of Mr and Mrs FLW Goodes died Tuesday night after a month long illness of St Vitus dance. She was in the eighth grade and would have advanced to high school this month. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the M E church with Rev Duffey officiating. The item also includes unrelated excerpts about Palestine and a soft drink process.
Speech by Hon. G. J. Dio Bec delivered at Service Flag dedication in Mope church Holland on March 17 urges patriotism over selfish interests. He warns the slacker to cease living in dark shadows and calls for united effort of capital and labor to win the war, stressing trusteeship of money, sacrifice, and worthy homeland for sons abroad.
President Herbert Hoover declares the hour of testing for wartime food conservation. He stresses personal responsibility, urging Americans to save every pound of food to support the army, allies, and neutrals, framing waste as disloyal. The call centers on collective effort leading to victory.
Fragmented wartime kitchen note outlines corn bread and molasses loaf procedures with ingredients like corn meal, wheat flour, milk, water, yeast, and fat. The scribbled steps mix mixing, rising, kneading, and baking times, ending with a film or theatrical reference and a dated line.
Well known Deputy Sheriff A T Willert of Middleton is a candidate for the nomination for sheriff on the Republican ticket at the August primaries. He will appreciate your support.
The article explains constipation results from low moisture in waste, urging high water intake, raw fruits, and outdoor exercise. It warns against harsh laxatives and favors Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, pleasant option to try.
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