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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
9
Republican Electors of Alma are notified to meet at City Hall Friday evening March 20 at 7 30 for nominating city officers and handling other business. Each ward has ten delegates. Dated March.
Directors of United States Express announce liquidation and cessation of operations citing unprofitable business due to low rates imposed by the interstate commerce commission. About 15,000 jobs will be lost, including 2,000 in New York and New Jersey offices, with annual wages around 4 million dollars. Parcel post changes denied as the primary cause. blame placed on rate shifts and state commissions. 32,938 miles of express service and 5,000 to 6,000 stations affected.
Federal grand jury returns two indictments against the Ann Arbor Railroad Company and the Saginaw Beef Company of Saginaw for violating interstate commerce law by granting concessions. Each count carries heavy fines. beef was shipped in car load rates with a man aboard to distribute meat at division points, saving about 50 dollars per car. Shipments went to Swift and Co of Chicago. Discovery by Interstate Commerce Commission examiners led to the concession system being uncovered.
The commerce commission examined the books of the Ann Arbor railroad in 1912. W C Cornell heads the Saginaw Beef company and Neuman Erb is president of the Ann Arbor Railroad company. District Attorney Bowman says the cases will probably be disposed of at the present term of court.
A state examination will occur at the office of Supt. F. L. Keeler during March 23 to 27, 1914. Applicants must write in twenty subjects for life certificates in Michigan schools. At least two years of teaching experience required. County exams follow April 30 to May 2, yielding first, second, and third grade certificates. Oral work emphasized. Grade exams set for May 14 and 15 in counties. Questions prepared by the State Superintendent.
Alma High School reserves beat Riverdale City 34 to 30 on the Riverdale court. Key players include Jessup Harber Gaffney and Keith for Alma with strong second half scoring while Riverdale's Swope Nein Moble Highfield and Keith contributed. Crisp refereed with Hittin timekeeper.
A Tuesday Pythian dance drew wide attendance and cordial terms among guests. The hall featured orange drapery, moonlit decor, and electric lamps. Music by ln French and Keenan from Central Normal Town energized attendees, with costumes matching the festive theme and strong financial results for the Pythian Sisters.
Mrs. W Humphrey to open stock sale for Spring millinery March 26 27 28 with previews of Buff Orpington Buff Leghorn and other poultry stock. Nearby auction and bedstead sale advertised by H Montague and Andrew Shman. Social event notes include Mrs LN Brainerd hosting a four course dinner with Mrs Sylvia Gaffney and others.
Last Friday evening two wagon loads of Epworth League members from Alma visited Ithaca. Variety sixty six from Alma and one hundred from Ithaca attended. Alma members were warmly received and a short program followed by entertainment and prize drawings awarded to Mrs. Frank Parker and Ruth Dunham. An elaborate supper was served before the guests returned to Alma satisfied Ithaca matched its neighbor in sociability.
A Northwoods advertisement states Rexall stores will supply Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo. Grover's Drug Store in town will offer these pure liquid preparations in ornate bottles with sprinkler tops. The message highlights instant lather cleansing, no oil content, nondarkening formula, dandruff relief, and a money back guarantee.
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