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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
6
The document serves as the official publication for Alma Michigan city affairs, detailing notices, council actions, public records, and administrative updates issued by city authorities for residents and stakeholders.
A reflective piece argues that peace brings greater burdens than war, urging sober rebuilding, thrift, and disciplined government reform. It presents Civil War and World War cost comparisons, including debts per capita, soldier counts, pay, bonuses, and projected veteran benefits totaling hundreds of millions yearly.
An editorial critique argues postwar promises of price relief failed as costs rise. It cites sugar, leather, and cotton prices, warns against political delay, urges Washington to act like business leaders, and calls Alma the cleanest city in Michigan while questioning light wine and heavy beer pushes and civic responsibility.
A civic league talk urged Alma residents to beautify homes and surroundings, curb weeds, and protect bird life. The speaker compared Alma to a heart of Michigan, calling for clean streets, sturdy buildings, parks, and a welcoming spirit. An amateur play scene and an obituary for John Palmer followed, noting community ties and local memory.
Mr B E Carpenter of Woodbridge New Jersey reports using Rat-Snap to control rats. He says seven large rats were found the morning after using Rat-Snap and quotes a claim of no further rats after two weeks. The note references sale by E Murphy and R Piohenbures ay with three cake sizes and a guarantee.
The 24th annual commencement at Wooster College features Rev Samuel S Palmer of Columbus as principal speaker. Activities include farewell communion, laureate address by President Crooks, and student events from Sunday through Wednesday with alumni luncheon and potential baseball game.
A six room house on East ward for 2600 with 400 down and monthly balance. A Grove place 1200 with 100 down and balance like rent. A 10 bottle soda fountain half value, used months. Windsor ave home 700 with 200 down and monthly balance. Stock of general merchandise at old prices to sell at invoice. May take farm for part. Reverting good prices. seeking more farms as Illinois customers expected.
The Great Success Mise Chereye at the High School amisterian under the Young People’s Chess program of The First Presbyterian Church impressed with high quality performances. Japanese themes and costumes provided colorful stage scenery and choreography.
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