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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
5
An amateur poll clerk woman disputes male superiority after a vote. Her brothers mock her efforts as a crowd debates age and competence of voters. The New York Star recounts the lively scene with humor and fiery remarks and a verdict on equality.
A dubious claim traces Mollere’s trusted adviser to Mile de Busey, a noble granddaughter of Adam Blackwood, with Ninon de Lenclos likely introducing her to the author. The piece notes her decisive influence on plays, then shifts to a Columbus club anecdote about vitamines observed on Camembert cheese attracting a staff member’s attention.
Report notes China tests a phonetic alphabet with 60 characters replacing the existing system of over 40,000 symbols. It discusses a separate experiment on inbreeding among 600 white Fate from generations of siblings, observing deterioration.
The geologist surveys deep time from the Earth's crust to the Post Tertiary, tracing stages from Paleolithic cave art to Neolithic farming and Bronze Age transitions. It notes rival ages, from Old Stone to later cultural milestones, and mentions ancient Chinese chronology and Mesopotamian origins.
King George seeks Parliament permission to sell parts of his Lancaster entailed estates. The annual rent roll, about 275000 pounds, is reduced by historic feudal exemptions and a nominal rent paid by the original lease. A sample list of odd items appears as a joke in the article.
Premier Briand conferred a medal on an American soldier in France. The American, who spoke no French, learned some lines and spoke in English as Briand struggled with French, but his courtesy remained constant and reassuring.
A Broadway waitress explains tipping norms after a diner, lacking change, left no gratuity. The next day he returns and leaves two dimes, prompting the waitress to quip that he owes a dime. The brief item reflects social custom and character in a New York Sun note.
The Indianapolis News notes the century's birth and highlights major advances now common such as the airplane wireless telegraphy motion pictures submarine and automobile remarking on how swiftly progress has occurred since then.
A grower invents a three wheeled platform to reach figs high on trees, enabling rapid fruit picking as described in a scientific Journal. The device supports efficient harvest and reduces labor time during the fig season.
Liberal Anglican priest Studdert Kennedy argues true glory lies not in heroic pageantry but in honest work and mercy. He contrasts wearing uniforms with humility, stating courage in battle is not the sole measure of valor and warns against turning boots into inflated symbols.
A hurried woman speeds along the sidewalk spilling small cakes. A young waiter carries a heavy tray toward a Pullman car lunchroom, slips on a wet strip, and falls at the restaurant door. The waiter recovers, jokes about the mishap, and remarks it was good dinner. Chicago Journal reports the moment.
Courtney Kyley Cooper recalls Buffalo Bill as press agent while sharing absurd reminiscences at a Dutch treat luncheon. Buffalo Bill arrives at his ranch late in a dramatic, comic escape scene that ends with a playful scene at the door.
A postal clerk before ex judge Landis is accused of stealing a bag of peanuts as Landis listens amusedly then notices the bag is empty and wonders if the peanuts belonged to the government. The growling miscue becomes a comic moment prompting dismissal of the case.
Alma churches publish a mixed service schedule with lessons sermons and meetings. It notes First Church of Christ Scientist at 611 North Park Ave Alma with lessons and a Reading Room daily except Sundays, plus Sunday School at 6 30 and a Wednesday testimony meeting. Other denominations include Presbyterian Episcopal United Brethren First Baptist and Free Methodist with morning and evening services and special events and guests announced for upcoming Sundays.
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