This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
7
The Alma Record from Alma Michigan lists subscription options and advertising rates, with editor contact and publication notes. It mentions terms of subscription, aided notices, obituary poetry, and local notices, reflecting a small town press focus.
Alma women join war effort through Red Cross and National Defense Council events. Mrs Ezra Smith and Mrs J B Collins presided as leaders plan food supply boosts, registration for war service, and public displays of war bread and substitutes at local groceries. England war worker Miss Helen Fraser spoke on women’s hands on Michigan crop labor. Meeting set for March 15 at 5 pm hosted by Mrs Francis King.
Alma faced two tough foes in a week including Ypsi Normal and Adrian College. A lack of crowd energy and mispositioned play hurt Alma, as Ypsilanti led by Powers and Morris outplayed Alma, with Smith and Richards shifted early and the defense failing to adapt.
Historical voices debate solo strolls versus walking with companions. Robert Louis Stevenson favors solitary walks for enjoyment, while Mark Twain argues companionship enhances the experience through conversation. The debate highlights contrasting views on solitude and social interaction during walks.
A persuasive appeal urges readers to donate and support the Red Cross by taking a pledge card. It contrasts idle views of charity with the wartime need and patriotism, calling on mothers and fathers to sacrifice and contribute until it hurts.
Three separate sales announced this week. Harley Buck hosts an auction March 20 at 1:00 p.m. near Alma for horses cattle hens and farm implements with J D Helman as auctioneer. Jay W Sprague follows March 24 at 10:00 a.m. at his father's farm five miles north of Alma with livestock and machinery and free lunch. Nelson Anderson sells March 26 at 12:30 p.m. south of Elwell for horses cattle chickens and gear. J D Helman conducts all auctions with Leo H Wood as clerk.
Morning prayers and Sunday services listed for St John’s Church Methodist Episcopal and Baptist Church plus the Baptist Church address and schedule. Sermons include The Soul’s Restitution Forgiving and For given The Scripture Cannot Be Broken and The Kingdom of God is Within You with service times from 10:00 to 7:00 p.m. including Sunday school and youth activities.
Myers family illness noted while Mrs. Grant Leonard visited Flora Fordice and Mr. and Mrs. James Myers visited James Myers parents. Frank Jackson reports loss of four cattle and calves, a significant financial blow. Salter and Horace Leonard visits, Leonard family prepares move near Elwell, Ray Leonard sells three hogs to Ithaca buyers for Monday delivery. Gospel team plans prayer meeting at C. C. Alexander’s Friday evening.
The co partnership of Benjamin N McCullough and E Raymond Besore under J Alma City Laundry dissolves by mutual consent. McCullough continues the business, pays all debts, and assumes all accounts and obligations. Dated Alma Michigan March 1 191% Mateo Benjamin N McCullough E Raymond Besore.
Tax returns due April 1 1918 with penalties for late filing or false statements. Singles with net income over 1500 must file, married couples must combine incomes, dependents affect exemptions, and guardians file for minors. Deductions cover business, farming, professional expenses. state and municipal bond interest may be exempt. gifts and life insurance treated separately. keep to the period’s tone and rules while noting penalties and signatures.
Mr Simpkins, burdened by high taxes, debates the tax law changes with a methodical calculation of payable amounts. He notes Henry Wilkins’ tax status, contrasts Judge Willoughby’s son, and contemplates civic duty as darkness settles. A separate note explains a new heavy liquid with a specific gravity of 88 used to separate stones from rock masses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.