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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
7
County Correspondence covers wide town news from Muskegon to Alma. Names include Clarence Green Neva Webster Henry Jordan and many residents visiting relatives, medical updates, church events, auctions, and local business trips in Arcada Sheldon and surrounding areas. The item lists dozens of social calls, illnesses, travel to Lansing Detroit and Pompeii, plus a missionary meeting and a high school baseball fundraiser.
Mrs Milton Flint transferred business in Stanton last Monday. Gene Osterhout called in Ithaca Friday. Four local residents attended the Silver Family circus opening in Crystal May 8. Mesdames Beard Hoover and Bartholomew shopped in Carson City Thursday. Union Aid Society met at Mrs Oxterhout’s home Wednesday. next meeting at Lee Shaffer’s May 16. Lena Mayes of Crystal visited Ethel Flint Saturday. Decoration Day services at Spencer church Saturday May 2. Ferris Center Cemetery Association met with Mrs Briggs Friday. Maud Sherman on sick list. B J Osterhout and wife transacted business in Carson City Friday. Ena Barlow of Pine Grove visiting sister Mrs Chas Robbing. Maud Osterhout visited mother Mrs Ita Houseman of Crystal Friday. Hazel Flint visiting parents Mr and Mrs M Flint for a few days. Charles Henry and John Flint were callers in Riverdale Saturday.
Seville Center community notices detail visits and activities. Teachers Pauline Horton Zelma Miller Anna Covell and Esther Shong are mentioned with teaching roles and recent hires. Carl White, Henry White, Claude Whiford, and family members are noted with travel or home changes. The Mixne Olive and Iva Crum, Mary Wiltshire, Thyrza Wiltshire, and other residents visited relatives. a funeral in Sumner Township and farm rental changes are recorded.
Clerks and townsfolk from Ashley and Maple Rapids appear in a series of social calls and visits. Chas Winnens and family hosted relatives from E Winans and others. Miss Mamie Gibson visited sister Mrs J W Gibran. Miss Lillian Hartman enjoyed time with grandmother Mrs A Franks. Chris Muckleburg visited J O Clark. Mr Clark of Nebraska spent time with sister Mrs James Cushman. W H Davie, Mrs Cummings of Newark, Royce Francis, Mrs George Otte, Miss Bernice Otte, Edd Smith of Middleton, LG Stead of 3 Pulten visited relatives and friends. Kate Pierce of Middleton visited Mrs KH Loews. Miss Henrice Otto traveled to Carron city.Howard Greene of Middleton called in town.
A humorous critique lists ten commandments guiding catalogue patrons to favor the mail order house. It mocks advance payments, dependence on the seller, and pressuring neighbors, church fixtures, tools, and local merchants while urging compliance and loyalty.
In the regimental mess the everyday coat earns the nickname nanny goat shaping the unit’s mascot narrative. Officers and soldiers gathered around the table as tea was served, marking a light moment in the day.
An ornate evening frock described in lavish terms features ivory Liberty and net, Grecian influences, and a draped bodice with non Hercule colored satin underskirt. The design emphasizes sumptuous fabrics and intricate tailoring as the gown forms a refined silhouette.
The article describes revived antique parasol styles from 1880s with Shirring, piping, cordings, and Kaulfe platings used in varied designs. Sand tones with tailored dresses appear, while bold color combinations and borders create leaf like effects. Japanese and Chinese embroidery influences appear in pink and chartreuse motifs.
The article discusses pockets as a fashion feature, noting they are popular yet often decorative rather than functional. It mentions pockets appearing in polonaise draperies and Lambertess fabrics, with pockets affecting skirt and coat designs and prompting new fashion variations.
In a letter to Williams College President Garfield, Secretary Daniels details wartime naval expansion. He notes active service vessels totaling 225, plus 101 in reserve, and 77 new ships under construction including dreadnoughts, destroyers, submarines and auxiliaries. He cites mine production up 844 percent, torpedo output up 9 percent, a larger naval powder factory, and expanded torpedo works to boost readiness.
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