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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
2
Farmers gain price stability by delivering to market, while better roads and motor trucks cut costs and expand service. Local authorities urged to finance road improvements to support commerce and faster shipments, linking farms to markets and expanding rural prosperity nationwide.
In 1908 the bureau of railroads or agricultural surveys estimated a carting cost of 227 cents per ton mile. Only about eight percent of roads in the country were improved. The figures indicate the burden of hauling on unimproved roads across counties.
Alabama good roads advocates tout a 12 year 50 million road-building program. The mud tax is described as the heaviest burden on farmers, yet improved roads are said to boost farm values, schools, and markets, with a light-hearted anecdote about a boy and a prayer in Capper's column.
An old fragment discusses health as common to mankind, describing sore throat causes from cold and wet exposure. It mentions irritation, coughing, and remedies including hot drinks, throat coatings, and various tonics, with references to household practices and care.
Fragmented story follows a mysterious thread about a London street linked to diamond flows and a syndicate controlling mine output. Imagery shifts to a courtroom moment and a humorous exchange about arrest for improper politeness.
Fred Looker of Detroit visits Riverdale while friends gather in town. Clare Mallory welcomes a baby boy born Friday June 17. Local families, including Williams Seaman and O'Brien households, enjoy weekend guest visits, Sunday gatherings at Crystal Lake, Buss Lake, and Eaton Rapids area.
Mrs EB Lyons of Saginaw visited Mr and Mrs William Horton. Mr Horton spent the weekend with his daughter Mrs Clare Mallory of near Elwell.
Mrs Ella Leonard finished work at Morgan Leonard’s home and returned home. Leonard and family were in Mt Pleasant on business Friday. Will Crawford Ray Leonard and Morgan Leonard attended the Kiter family reunion at Will Acker’s Elm Grove home Sunday. Mrs Hugh Byers and family of Alma visited at her parents’ home Sunday. Will Beard wife of St Louis and Mrs Chechester and son of Shepherd attended church and visited the Stahl home. Almondline owns a new Ford. Elder Kimberling was called to Shepherd Friday to preach a funeral sermon. The Record can do your Job Printing-call or telephone adv.
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