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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
7
The Alma Records published Thursday afternoon by C. F. Brown editor and proprietor with Will A. Ewing city editor and advertising manager. Subscription listed as $1.00 per year.
A conference in New York with Colonel Roosevelt, George W. Perkins, Governor Whitman and other Republicans hints at an official move by Progressive backing for Charles E. Hughes. Roosevelt remains reticent but signals willingness to join forces for party unity as Hughes rests before the campaign. Michigan Progressives and New York leaders discuss harmonizing Differences before the national contest.
M L Perrigo of Dort distribution argues the current model offers unmatched value as costs for motors steel radiators and leather rise sharply. He warns prices will climb soon and urges buyers to order now to secure near present rates. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for digestion and complexion.
High school graduation events are recounted with eighth grade certificates, a baccalaureate address by Rev. J. W. Priest, and the Class of 1916 presenting “Anne of Old Salem” at Wright Opera House. Highlights include Miss Margaret Breece and Charles Creaser delivering notable performances, with strong student effort and civic aims emphasized in the orations and messages about education, character, and service to others.
Idle Hour theatre in Alma opens tonight after weeks of construction. Manager C A Miller announces a varied program: Paramount features on Tuesday and Saturday, Pathe films Monday Wednesday Friday, and Metro features every Thursday. Weekly news pictures on Wednesdays and a new serial Neal of the Navy begins next Monday.
Governor Woodbridge N. Ferris asks Michiganians to set June 20 and 30, 1916 as Road Bee Days to rally public work on state highways. The gains from 1914 15 include large state and local road funding and ambitious plans for up to thousands of miles of new roads.
Across the war front, French and German forces claim gains near Verdun while Austrian forces under Gelerdl Pilanger, about 80,000 men, are cornered by Russians and retreating west. Eastern frontier reporters call the fighting pivotal as Germans aid Austrians to halt the Russian push toward key railroad hubs. Germany awaits Berlin dispatches on the Mexico United States tension amid limited news due to British censorship.
The Arcade Farmer's club holds its June meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Crist one mile west of Alma on Thursday the 29th. Entertainment is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Crist Mr. and Mrs. Archie Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Peck with a big picnic dinner at the Crist home. The program includes songs prayers readings recitations and music with a likely visit from state organizer J. M. McBride to address the club.
Advertised letters for the week ending July 19 1916 include Earnie Dunkel Viola Gardner Mrs Lorenzo 10 Harvis Mrs Anson McCracken Mr J M Munson Mrs M Randall Mrs Rainey Mr William H Stevens Mrs Francis M Tower Mr B O Weight. Undelivered items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office July 31 1916. Postmaster PB Cash.
Ad urges immediate use of Hillister's Rocky Mountain Tex for chronic constipation linked symptoms. Featured price 35¢ from Look-Paterson & Co. followed by Alma Grain & Lumber Co. market quotes listing fat cattle calves and fat lambs with per ewt and price ranges.
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