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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
9
Alma College closed its basketball season with a dominating 87 to 21 victory over the Saginaw Triangles. Johnston played the full game and led Alma’s scoring, with Huebner and Hickerson among the other top contributors as the reserves saw extensive action.
Raymond Loonies and wife of Mont enim county sated at the home of BL Loonia Friday evenin. Mr. aund Mrs. V. Lickinoon ad Lee Lomnis were at Alia Saturday on business, Me. weil Mrs. (i Nonemarker were i) Riverdale on business Wednesday, Grant Rockwell buzzed wood last week for A. Decker. Dickinson and Lew Levombe
The narrative covers colonial claims by Spain France and England, the exploration era from La Salle and early Canadian priests, English Cabot discovery, and settlement growth. It notes the Northwest Territory creation in 1787, state admission of Ohio in 1803, and references to land cessions and river systems leading to statehood and the link to Ohio and the Mississippi region.
In a tense league match at Albion the teams used a string of player name substitutions causing confusion. Referee Lyone enforced the changes as substitutes cycled through the lineup including Hickerson Kirker Catherman Carty Beam Wright Shaver Crittenden and others.
Alma highs faced stage fright in Mt Pleasant as Greenville edged them 12 to battle. Alma then topped Hart 18 to 2 in consolation play before beating Bud Axe 15 to 6 to reach finals as Hart’s strong showing knocked Alma out.
An old advertisement urges readers not to neglect kidney issues and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills. A testimonial from C. W. Ainsley of 222 W Center St describes back pain, dizziness, and urinary symptoms improving after using the product. The ad lists price and distributor Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York.
An extended description details young girls wearing various fabrics such as gingham crepe and organdie, with gowns trimmed in pearls and delicate embroidery. The piece notes how dresses reflect childlike tastes, the influence of fashion on daily life, and a sequence describing street displays and store windows.
A fragmented poetic tale centers on Lone Teaser and a preacher as night scenes unfold. The narrator recalls a failed trial of emotions, a plea for justice, and a moral reckoning amid memories of a boy and a ruined plan. The piece closes with weary, reflective cadence.
A fragmented read discusses early stove development starting 1855 with note on primitive hearth improvements and mentions Detroit News reports and figures such as Dr. Nell Aenott and Dr. CL Willian Steines. It covers the move toward modern design, efforts by Pedgin Pente and Hunt, and the 1871 American system of compressed grass materials enabling easier learning and safer homes.
A technical note explains how water pumps and check valves handle soft and hard water. It mentions a valve gear, piston movement, direction of pressure, and risk of a misalignment causing valves to fail and water supply issues.
Amid a rambling Breckenridge pageant, a St Matreliets musical program featured a violin and piano recital by local performers Char Too, Hattie Tatley, and Jobe Tality with solo pieces by Mire Privthion and Hilon Portion. The evening included an American Legion post event and an orchestral insert, with many local names and cross-town mentions noted in a crowded, early 20th century society column.
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