Reports Large Beet Acreage
Reports indicate over 15 000 acres contracted for beet raising this year. The figure underscores growing beet production and involves multiple farming operations and regions reporting expansion in root crop acreage.
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27 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
1
Alma Sugar Mant Eyes Near 1000 Laborers This Summer
Alma Sugar Mant plans to hire nearly 1,000 laborers amid expected beet contracts and a larger factory payroll. Jotham Aller, Alma factory manager, says acreage is set to around 6000 under contract with no big expansion due to labor shortages. The company aims to support Alma and surrounding areas while boosting community prosperity. Major Frank Knox criticizes Secretary of War Baker over conscientious objector handling, calling for court martial to separate real objectors from slackers. Heart Day in Alma promotes funds for Michigan Hospital in Farmington with schoolchildren selling hearts. proceeds aid crippled children statewide. J. R. Watkins and son Charles depart for Chicago on a brief business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Sugar Company
Fe &Anne
Jotham Aller
Maiuter
Allen
Alma
Eltigand
Frank Knox
Manchester
Maj
Knox
Itmaun
Wpc
War Department
Michigan Hospital
Grant River Avenue
Detroit
Farmington
W. E. Blodgett
United States
Lingle
Iearades
Congress Building
Mary Orser
Brunner
Washburn
First State Bank
Good Roads Plan for Michigan War Aid and Suffrage Event
The article notes federal aid for highway construction, Michigan’s planned equipment share from the war program, and the state highway department’s request for machinery. It also announces Grand Rapids hosting the Michigan Equal Suffrage Association meeting April 3–5 at the Pantlind Hotel with amendments to the state constitution on Thursday and officer elections Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meighan
Marte Fert
Luk Harker
Khiromy
Abd” Galt
Hyeheway
Frank Forlegers
Michaela
Michigan
Rogers
Appian
Hind Sprite
Jon Hunt
Europe
War Department
Department of Agriculture
Michigan Highway Department
Aoster
Horne
Ani Menne
Grand Rapids
Michigan Equal Suffrage Association
Pantlind
Minstrel Show Planned For Alma High School Nights
The Republic Minstrel Show benefits the Republic Athletic association and will be staged Monday and Tuesday evenings at Alma High School. The event promises a lively program with acts, fortune tellers, a ventriloquist, and a sale of tickets at Branner's drug store. Doors open at 7 and showtime is promptly at 8 with admission at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Minstrel Show
Republic
Alma High School
Fanny
Mer
Trekote
Branner
Monay
Enterprising Man In Toils Over Stolen Bakery Materials
A local entrepreneur who started a bakery from basic materials faced legal trouble as supplies were reported stolen from the firm. Investigators pursued leads and the case drew community attention to the small business venture.
Trial Sought For Superior Bakery Robbery Suspect
Mitchell alias Stull Flint, long employed at Superior Bakery, is jailed awaiting trial on charges of embezzling goods from the bakery and planning to set up a competing shop. Officers recovered stolen items and a miniature bakery at his home, while a quantity of his other possessions were taken from the bakery. The case includes accidental mention of literary works and a cinema showing of Little Women at Idle Hour, with J. Frank Jackson noted as organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Onker
Mitchell
Atul
Saad
Lakery
Idruih
Auld
Superion
Mtr Mitchell
Fee
Hakvey
Willand Rogers
Jietaer
The
Pease
Ian
Elie
Jow
Louiss May Alcott
England
J. Frank Jackson
Alma Man Robbed and Beaten in Toledo Shootout
Harvey Welch, 50, of Alma, Michigan, was robbed of 400 dollars and beaten by two armed men at East Broadway and Front Street in Toledo. His head was cut when struck with pistol butts. He was hospitalized and later taken to Lagro street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo News-Bee
Alma
Toledo
Alma Record
Harvey Welch
Mich
East Broadway
Front-st
Welch
Toledo Hospital
Lagrange Street
Daylight Saving Time Debate Prompts Hour Shift Plans
The article discusses a proposed one year trial of daylight saving time with clocks advancing to create more daylight in the evening. It notes mixed support and the potential impact on work hours and daily routines if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildright
Tie Vette
Wine amendment opens flood gate for state liquor rules
A controversial wine amendment looms, raising fears of near limitless saloon access across Michigan. Critics warn churches and schools could adjoin drinking spots, increasing crime and social ills. A fireside home near Mt. Pleasant burned, destroying most furniture and food stores. cause unknown. Lieutenant Governor Loren Dickinrg will visit Alta Tuesday to speak at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clie Lightveter
Winita
Aleowayl
Wiley Tam Wince
Mynor
Michigan
Michian
Jamas McNamara
Mt. Pleasant
Loren Dickin
Alta
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eee
Robinson Loan Campaign Head Named for Gratiot Effort
Former Army officer Will directs the Victers Loan Campaign in Gratiot, heading the local effort to raise funds and support for the project and its community goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victers
Gratiot
Campaign Plans for County and Fourth Liberty Campaign
The article reports on appointing chairs and township heads for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign in Gratiot County. J Robinson will select committees and announce county workers next week. Plans include county meetings, possible Fifth campaign continuation, and increased involvement of Gratiot women. A Republic Circle club banquet will host local clergy and mayoral candidates to foster civic unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabin
Campaian Roy
Puffey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Archie McCall
Tines
Alma
J. Robinson
Robinson
Enery
Republic Circle Club
Republic
Charles R. Murphy
Henry H. Soule
Married Tuesday Mma Couple Wed in Quiet Ceremony
Harriet Willard and Me, CUE Tent Dernier Wire palette ruberied at the cries of St. Johann Episcopi chute Tudadas atternoon ty thie Ree La. Frank dicks .The newly married couple left in prediately after he wedi for Chir. Torre, where they will sparkd their Dansymoun at the hauge of Mr. Der Torre pirnnis, Mise Willard,ue dhaieliter of Me end Mire Ubvevetyal Syalgird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Harriet Willard
St. Johann
Frank Dicks
Torre
der Torre Pirnnis
Mise Willard
Dhaieliter
Ter
Asd
Derroer
District meeting minutes reveal factory talks and tax notices
The report records a district meeting with speakers from multiple firms and officials discussing factory plans, new leadership, and an April gathering in Grand Rapids. It also notes Internal Revenue Service guidance: voluntary taxpayers filing by May 1 avoid fines, with 25 percent penalties for late returns, and penalties for late wage and interest reports due May 16.
Alma Public Schools Teachers Face Large Salary Increases
The Alma public schools plan sizable raises for teachers next year with average salaries near 1000 dollars and totals around 200 dollars per week for many staff. The board approved new contracts amid retention concerns and a push to attract qualified instructors, noting some teachers may not return without higher pay.
Tax forms due for 1919 returns and local club meeting agenda
Taxpayers must file returns for January through June 1919 with new forms from the Internal Revenue Service. Taxi operators and drivers urged to obtain forms promptly. Also notes April Seville and Sumner Farmers Club meeting at the Gee home on April 3 with program items. Alma College adds Ike Field as baseball coach. two weeks to prepare for M A C and Mt Pleasant normals games. large squad expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
James
Brady
Tetlolte
Internal Revenue Office
Seville and
Sumner
Ike” Field
Alma College
Mt. Pleasant Normals
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alma Sugar Mant
Baker
J. R Watkins
Charles
Chicago
Superior Bakery Meads
DeLaxe
Uncle Sam
Victory Liberty Bonds
Belleau Woods
Chateau Thierry
Argonne Forest
Caser OF
Marne
Filmes
Orey
Setardey
Parm
RSC Rcaert
Robinson Loan Committee
Rev
J. Frank Ducksen
Saginaw
Arceetagy
Allie Uvitol
Jone Lyte Gili
Aiten
Ted
Jackson
Attelomdting
Smaliu
Hell
Kitch
Wits
Crete
Goms
Grand Rapida
Internal Revenue
Jamew de Brady
Treasury Department
Maytet
Washington, D. C
Ling
Howe
Antler
Reneon i
Ittuni
Wity Nak
Farmers’ Club
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