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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
3
A fractured account describes a vast volcanic lake with dozens of active and extinct volcanoes. It claims radiant mineral waters, boiling springs, and a white pink purple blue lake whose waters deter life. The piece details wildly hot waters, steam, and a dangerous, almost magical landscape.
A teacher in a Honsler Wel school asked students to write a short description of a home. The process drew criticism as one pupil’s draft was misheard and mocked, leading to a recitation that exposed a tense, inappropriate tone and requests to begin with a provocative line.
A fragment reports illness and deaths linked to dairy products in a dairy region. It notes dairy consumption led to intestinal distress and mentions a seven death toll from acute gastroenteritis in families after eating certain cheeses. The text refers to foot-and-mouth disease as a possible context affecting cows and milk safety.
Local items report Alma residents and visitors with social calls, trips, and small town happenings. Notes include residents in Ithaca and Crystal, visits from California, Michigan events, farm gatherings, and upcoming weddings and school activities.
The Fred Wadle family moves back to a Sumner area farm on Grove Avenue. Luc Smith dies suddenly. body sent to Yura for burial. John Ramsey family visits with Clare. Republic radio program reports. Teacher training class announced for Friday evening. Republic school awards given in penmanship. Pro wrestling and method pins listed for numerous students and locals.
Seemingly historical prose fragments mention a deceased woman and a claim of silence from a husband. The text appears garbled with unclear attributions and names, resembling a diary or column snippet rather than a complete report.
The ongoing Crawford case attracts attention with testimony on notes totaling 5500 and alleged erasures on bank blotter. Witnesses describe payments and endorsements, including a 2000 note paid, plus a 4500 payment tied to John H Parrish. Prosecution plans to close today as officer Millard testifies on Crawford’s statements to bank examiner Bruce Green.
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