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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The Alma Record discusses subscription rates, advertising policy, and obituary terms, then comments on shopper behavior and clerks workload. It urges earlier weekly shopping, highlights wool and wheat shortages, and cites grain substitutions and farm production projections. Correspondents are asked to send material and submit matinees and ads by deadlines.
Alma College commencement notes urge spiritual and business balance as students prepare for wartime service. Rev Charles Wishart appeals to merge faith with industry, warning godless education cannot win. Honorary degrees awarded, enrollment at peak, fundraising progress updated, and a campus luncheon hosted for trustees and faculty.
The Genesta Theatre will show Mary Pickford in A Romance of the Redwoods directed by Cecil B. DeMille on Friday, June 22. The story follows Jenny Lawrence as she travels West during the 49ers gold rush era and falls in love, with dramatic twists and high appeal. Also noted is Fatty Arbuckle's A Reckless Romeo, with Paramount expanding its Arbuckle comedy program and prints to meet demand.
Alma residents share experiences with kidney trouble and relief from Downe's Kidney Pills. W. J. Washburn of Alma testifies of back pain and frequent urination alleviation, noting he keeps a bottle on hand. Price 50 cents at all dealers.
Donglis Patrhanks stars in the stage piece Manhattan Madness Ady delivering a brisk performance in this city theater slot. The production blends satire and action with a focus on tempo and urban setting, drawing a mixed audience.
The article notes Sunday services at Church of Christ Pine Sweet and St Johns with sermons on Vielets and prayer meetings. It also mentions a Church of Christ Scientist rally, and health tips about coughs and colds with Dr King’s remedies and Safety First advice, urging readers to seek relief and avoid neglect of symptoms.
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