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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1909
Page
6
The report blends market price snippets for livestock and crops with fragmented notes on the 1910 census and a cabinet discussion. It cites Taft’s cabinet choice logic via secretary J M Dickinson, noting geographic and party considerations.
G G Meassonwer, a former probate judge, bought hardware stock from Osborn Brow at Kottertat. He conducted an inventory and plans to reopen business next week. Stanton Clivier and K H Howe face United States court action for sending decens letters to the postmaster general. Howe was arrested months ago and bailed for his appearance. Friends say he maintained his pace and reputation among colleagues.
Special Correspondent reports Lansing's legislature eyes liquor and railroad bills as priorities this week with committees advancing many measures. Pure Water Bill would place state health supervision on waterworks to ensure cleanliness. Nurses push for registry with mixed board. country pupils may gain tuition aid to attend city high schools. Auto license reforms and ice cream purity standards move forward, while private banks resist use of the word bank in ads and stationery.
Paul King, the present clerk, is lauded for his popular, diplomatic service and readiness to assist members. As clerk of the constitutional convention he gained deep knowledge of the new constitution, valuable as laws come under fire. The week features heated liquor legislation battles with anti saloon and pro liquor factions, plus several new bills from representatives and senators.
Notice that the Pine River township board of registration will meet at the town hall on Saturday April from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of registering electors according to local rules.
Alma College presents notable extracts from the newly issued Almanian. The feature highlights curious items, student notes, and campus trivia drawn from the issue, offering a snapshot of campus life and scholarly interests.
The Alma team faces a strenuous spring with many games on home grounds and key intercollegiate matchups. Fans await exciting contests as Alma aims to defend the cup, with practice games boosting batting and pitching work ahead of the May and June intercollegiate events.
The Juniors hosted a grand banquet honoring its top orators and debaters. Mrs. Murphy presided with spirited toasts, Roy served as toastmaster, and the gathering featured Irish stories, witty verse, and a full hour of jovial, unabated humor.
A Sophomore class surprise party occurred last Tuesday after study hours in Wright Hall dining room. About a dozen girls quietly entered, hid, and observed the others as the rest prepared, with the uneventful prank ending as the guests returned to their rooms.
Zeta Sigma entertained Alpha Theta in the Zeta Sigma room Monday evening. The scene featured Alma, Alpha Theta and Zeta Sigma pennants, cushions, corner seats, and rugs creating a homey atmosphere during the gathering.
The Alpha Theta committee opened with warm greetings and showcased a lively entertainment program. A double quartet performed modern songs and an Irish sketch by Marsh and Graves titled A Little Tilt, followed by impromptu numbers. Food and hospitality met the crowd until faculty approval ended the evening with everyone dismissed in good season.
Alumni updates list Earl Webber now studying ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary and Ida Chapman of Lansing now married. Alice Marsh on six month health leave from Saginaw Y M C A, in California. Elizabeth Hunt takes high school post in Cairo. Louise Strange serves as assistant secretary at Peoria Y W C A after Milwaukee tenure. Kendall Brooks resigns Marquette high school post to study in Berlin. Prof. Geo Randels teaching at North Dakota State Normal School. Wallace Webber in Detroit automobile business. Mt. Pleasant normals hire Harry Helmer for summer term. Cadillac gains Y M C A secretary and coach Hal present.
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