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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
5
The Alma Record lists subscription prices: one year one dollar, six months seventy-five cents, three months twenty-five cents. Advertising rates and schedule information are incomplete. A note mentions obituary poetry and church social events. The paper is filed in Alma Michigan with details garbled in OCR.
The Saxinow congressman Joseph W Fordney begins his eleventh term as head of the Ways and Means Committee. Supporters praise his foresight judgment and knowledge, predicting he will shape tariff policy and national finances, reflecting credit on Michigan and the nation.
Ensign Leater C. Doerr chronicles a harbor moment as all U.S. ships in the port hoisted flags for President Wilson. A French boat visited the George Washington, a national salute fired, and the George Washington departed with New Mexico and four destroyers. The scene marked a historic farewell before Wilson’s voyage to France.
St Louis readers share praise for Doan's Kidney Pills after Mrs E H Lower of Alma Mich reports relief from backache dizziness and fatigue. The note notes continued use years later and promotes Doan's with a Buffalo seller. Red Cross notes announce Belgian relief HQ in Edson Moore building with donation days and urge subscription to Red Cross magazine. Quick care for croup advertises using the product within the first five hours of hoarseness.
Pvt. Ralph M. Tinkham writes to his mother from Freney February 4 detailing slow demobilization, hopes to return by spring, and harsh living conditions with poor food and rising French soldiers tensions. He notes heavy transport work, discontent with French workers, and longing for home while describing health, payments, and family concerns.
Local churches list morning and evening services with sermons on enviousness faith and peace. Revivals, choir practices, Bible classes, and Sunday school schedules announced with addresses and contact points for J W Priest and Rev W L Gelston along with leaders Mrs Vinnie Boyd and Rev E E Branch.
The text describes a church canvass and plans for a religious service with sermon topics and attendance. It mentions a youth group and a focus on missions and a social aspect of worship in the afternoon.
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