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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
4
The Alma Record publishes Thursday afternoons under 4 F. Brown as editor and proprietor. The paper is entered at the Alma Michigan post office with class matter status indicated in the masthead.
The Alma Record Co transfers ownership to C. F. Brown who formerly edited the paper for 19 years and plans improvements in printing and machinery. Mrs. C. J. Brown and W. Chadwick had overseen operations since Brown’s death last November. Subscriptions and accounts due before March 8 may be left at the Record office, as Brown vows a modern, up to date paper with continued local focus.
County correspondence notes the Arcada Farmers Club March gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs L N Baker at 614 State Street on March 25. The program includes hymns prayers readings recitations music and a question box with visitors welcome.
A baby girl Hagel Aulian born to Mr and Mrs Ray Leonard on Tuesday evening with Wheeler in attendance. Mother and baby doing fine though Mrs Lee Leonard and a young daughter ill with grippe. Several others listed as ill but improving. Families moved near Forest Hill and visits noted at various local homes including John Cline and Mary Landonslidge relations.
Clarence Martin visited Alia while Mr Curtis of Mt Pleasant looked after Gleaners interests. K Tuttle and daughter Florence visited Elm Hall and Riverdale. Mrs Anna Martin returned from Grand Rapids Belding and McBride. Several residents and visitors are listed with church meetings and local movements. The Union Telephone exchange is back in Moss drug store.
The Wilson boy was knocked and briefly unconscious after a bogey incident on the railroad tracks. Another boy escaped with only a severe shaking up, while the rest were uninjured.
The annual league oratorical contest drew the biggest crowd yet as contestants delivered top performances. Cornelius Wierenga of Hope won first place, with Guy Fox of Albion tied for further honors alongside Carleton Miller of Hillsdale and Maurice Cole of Alma. Elwood Stanberry and others also ranked among the top contenders.
Maurice L. Cole and Homer Townsend spoke in Kalamazoo as judges ruling drew mixed reactions. Hope’s representative delivered a strong oration while Fox of Albion and Miller of F Hillsdale were praised for their delivery. Alma saw the first contest in eight years attracting a packed tabernacle audience. The ad promotes Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatic pain and colds with a money back guarantee.
Alma men and women fill the tabernacle for services as visiting preachers praise the halls as the finest and best equipped yet. The space is decorated with banners and football blankets donated by the Athletic Association, well lit by Gratiot County Gas Co. installations and heated by six stoves to keep the center warm for attendees.
One of the oldest girls schools on the continent, the Colegio de la Pez in Mexico City, was founded in 1732 by wealthy Spaniards for poor children. The building mimics Madrid’s royal palace, sits on about five acres, and was originally named Colegio de Sautenkelo. About eight hundred students attended in the combined age group.
The church lists morning prayer at 10 00 Sunday School at 11 30 Vespers at 5 00 Tuesday litany and Bible class 38 Wednesday holy communion at 8 30 Children s Review Friday evening prayer and service 77Hb iz Rev 1 Frank Jackson Rector The church met last Saturday with Mr EM Wood and enjoyed a discussion on the day s topic No further meeting until April 3 due to evangelistic campaign.
The J C Rockwell Sunny South Company returns after 16 years to Heatley Opera House on Thursday March 11 with a high class negro troupe offering clean comedy, song, dance, and vaudeville stunts. A solo concert band and orchestra accompany a program designed to leave audiences whistling. Koontown parade at 2 20 pm. Admission 25 45 50 cents. tickets at Bronner's drug store.
Osage orange wood serves as a source of dye and can supplement imported rustic wood as a yellow pigment for textiles, expanding color options and supporting local weaving efforts.
Earache treatment advised using an onion poultice to ease pain. The article notes this home remedy as a common folk remedy for soothing ear discomfort.
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