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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
3
Insurance offer promises home coverage against fire risk. It urges writing policies to guarantee protection and warns readers to seek reliable coverage. The message lacks concrete details on providers or terms but emphasizes preparedness and risk management.
A mixed notice listing political candidates for various offices including Justice of the Supreme Court Charles A. Blair and Luther L. Wright for Superintendent, plus university and school board candidates. It also lists a six year and four year terms, and an Advertised Letters section with Alma Coal Co Miss Maud Alway and others. unclaimed letters to be sent to the dead letter office March 11 1900.
The Hotel Seaver will operate under the management of Mrs J H Seaver. Former operators Mr and Mrs Frank Russell have moved to their Newark farm. Mrs Seaver will supervise the business with James Stafford Jr as clerk, bringing years of Park House experience from St Louis.
A meeting at Albion among representatives from Hillsdale Alma and Albion determined Hillsdale will host the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association track and field finals this spring. Hillsdale county fair grounds to serve as the official site with dates discussed as June 1 and 4, aiming to accommodate delegations from Alma Olivet and other colleges despite transport issues.
At its regular meeting on March 12 1009 the Suprior Rebekah Lodge No 101 adopted resolutions on the death of Bro Oswald. The lodge expresses deep sympathy to the bereaved family and directs the resolutions be published in The Alma Record and Alma Journal. Signed by officers including A Fishence Ida M Sortie Sack B Masers Consumption.
A fragmented tale describes tribal warfare between Sabbas and Kusalassas over land and religion. A marriage prophecy unfolds at a Ganesha festival as two straws fail to meet, signaling death and fate. A surprise intervention reveals Gautama, leading to a fatal confrontation and tragedy. Albert Tallman sues for divorce citing inadequate support and property division disputes.
William Miley, 24, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing a Hilldale post office. A cigarmaker by trade, he also patented a continuous rail degree for railroads and interurban cars valued at $150,000. His mother spoke of his industrious nature and claimed no prior trouble.
A series of scattered notes from Michigan reports highlights a fatal suspected murder in Grand Rapids where Michael Fwuhelf was found hanged, a protective measure by a daughter to avert danger, and two students Ralph Johnson and David Dickens arrested for disorderly conduct and assault at the St James Hotel, all amid a broader town-gown clash. The piece also notes Sunday prayers by school and mission workers for Dr C K Len, now ill in New Mexico, and a Supreme Court ruling voiding a mandamus attempt by county liquor interests over a local option issue due to ineligible signers.
A historical guide explains wheelbarrow physics as a lever system. It details fulcrum placement, handle length, and weight distribution, showing how leverage changes with load height and handle distance. It notes long handles improve lifting and pushing efficiency and includes fork balance when carrying hay.
Spring field work demands careful harnessing as horses emerge from winter. Ensure collars fit snugly and are softened, neck and shoulder areas protected, and the draft aligned to prevent injuries. Bathe after harness removal and monitor saddle and back for soreness, with attention to calluses.
A mangled OCR fragment describes a deadly plunge after a switch was flipped at a Shenandoah PA Reading Company facility. An on site committee and engineer Horn were involved in an incident with a lifeboat like car. The exact details are unclear due to text corruption.
A French doctor proposes that every practicing physician wear a badge on the buttonhole to identify themselves quickly in urgent cases. The plan aims to spare frantic searches for a medical man amid street crowds and ringing bells.
A brief note emphasizes prevention by keeping the horse and harness in good condition to avoid long-term care costs. It mentions avoiding shoulder and bunion issues and the impact on service during peak work periods.
A note from the American Botanist explains how plant vitality hinges on desiccation tolerance. Seeds, after drying, endure extreme heat or cold and still resemble their parent plants, due to protoplasm hardening and chemical changes influenced by water content and other factors.
A fragmented report says Melbourne's Parliament House was hurried by unemployed crowds toward the Coxtliowt legislative palace in Greater Britain. It claims a million has been spent and that the Victorian Parliament is at stake as federation era tensions unfold at the exhibition wing chase.
Readers weigh in on the new hot air furnaces as neighbors report weather related challenges. Some recall hail damage and wind, while others praise performance in cold snaps. The letters page highlights questions about installation and reliability.
Ad copy touts Famous Ajina Bread Flour as fine grain white nutritious and superior due to an accret process. Encourages readers to ask grocers for the brand Devt Hime 40 eee claiming it yields better bread.
Public mortgage sale announced by Alma Grain & Lumber Co. and Margaret Wigick, husband and wife, of Alabama Michigan. The document dated March 7 in St. Clair County Michigan notes a mortgage in favor of Capitol Lodge and Lod Association. It lists default on the mortgage, the power of sale, and the intended sale location in The Thaca area. The notice sets a debt of seventyone dollars and accrued interest, with court action to recover the funds and proceeds to satisfy the mortgage.
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