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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

3

Night Flight Triumph and a Moonshiner Camp Rescue

Nelson Barton and Elwyn Moore chase a dangerous outlaw raid in a moonshiner camp near Savannah. A dramatic rescue, a missing trophy recovered from a tree, and a non stop airship flight culminate in Moore presenting the trophy to Mabel Barton as the tale closes with a family heirloom born from peril and loyalty.

Westien Warisohn Elwyn Moore Ale Man Proalioes Bert Old Man Lrdin Ain Aero Savannah Nelson Hapton Delaware Barton Onemsouth Bart Gayton Huston Berton Avopae Cirryine Darton Whytt Nelson Barton Moore Outhaw Armen Mary Tirton Bill Tod Tinh Tneantiy Moore Shelbyville Biwan Moore Mabel Barton Nelson Barion

Inventive MRI Trend Aims at Saving Oversions

A report from Washington D C describes new thick rough trend findings by a medical researcher to improve MRI procedures and reduce oversions, presenting potential benefits for imaging and patient outcomes.

Could Show Him in Short Order at Our Box Office

A fragment from the San Francisco Chronicle quotes a manager taunting an elocutionary aspirant. The exchange hints at a box office dispute and financial pressures, with the speaker warning of swift consequences for unclear motives.

Ide Tire San Francisco Chronicle

A Soup Stock Lesson at the Butcher Counter

A humorous scene unfolds as a customer negotiates with a butcher over scraps and a boneless knuckle. After the clerk weighs a large piece for soup stock, the dispute shifts to a knuckle worth a few cents and a final, amused wrap of a 9 cent soup bone.

Allie Stinbone Wuelam

Laughing Under Fire Noted Street Names From War Time

During the war a teller recounts writing down sidewalk words in Paris while abroad. A man named Regteh confronts him about not noting a street name and asks for direction to his hotel as the crowd mocks the effort. The scene includes one person who spoke English, prompting a street name query.

Leive Absurge Paris Avon Binney Gal

Front Wheel Drive Device Improves Car Performance

Report from Australia describes a front wheel drive system tested on a British car. The vehicle, initially 32 cwt and 38 mph, weighs 35 cwt after attachment, reaches 42 mph, and consumes 17.5 miles per gallon. The test covered 16,000 miles of rough road with no signs of wear and features center pivoted front wheels for steering.

Caligddn Aervalir

Tuberculosis Work Expands in France After War

France has 308 antituberculosis dispensaries with only ten percent in Paris. The second International conference called this a “nippoe sein.” Prewar anti tuberculosis activity was limited. now Rockefeller Foundation support has boosted effort with 10 000 sanitarium beds, hospital isolation wards, rural boarding out of anaemic children, and nationwide agency cooperation.

France Parle Rockefeller Mountation

British Road Plan Aims to Provide Jobs Across Communities

A seven and a half million pound road building program is being undertaken by British aides to create work for the unemployed. The ministry of transportation covers half the cost from long-accumulated development funds and lends municipalities the other half for five years, repayable in yearly installments. Ex servicemen, after registering at a labor exchange, receive job preference among applicants.

British Information Service Bankers’ Trust Company Ministry of Transportation Development Commission Exservicemen Une

Unquestioning Admirer and Senator Swap Quiet Banter

An unnamed admirer asks about Jeffersonian simplicity. Senator Sorghum replies he admires what commands strong public approval and political influence, though he is unsure of the exact meaning. The exchange hints at evaluating political messaging and public sentiment.

Senator Sorghum

Calummny in the Calendar Do you Regard Friday as Unlucky

A quip about Friday being an unlucky day echoes the belief that any day with a bad reputation bears misfortune. The comment questions whether Friday earns its ill repute or merely inherits it.

How to Drive a Nall Into Plaster Correctly

Instructions advise heating the plastered wall in hot water until thoroughly heated before driving the Nall. This method aims to insert cleanly without breaking or clipping adjacent plaster.

Track Prospects Are Excellent For Alma Cofeve Team

Alma Cofeve trains a small but strong track squad led by Vreeland and Poster. Vreeland excels in long distances and endurance, Foster and Rose shine in sprints, Lehman the mile, Mitchell the dashes, and Shoemaker the high jump. The group lacks standout stars but aims to reveal top performers in upcoming M I A A meets and an intercollegiate meet being planned.

Alma Cofeve Alma Niver Vreeland Poster Foster Rose Lehman Mitchell Repete

Instruction School Held by O. ELS

Frances Bell Wetton of Michigan Order of the Eastern Star led a school of instruction on Friday afternoon May 6 at the Masonic Temple. Attendees included Gratiot-Sabella association members, Sapinaw chapter delegates, with Mrs Ada Sanester and Mrs Clate Laurie Purden assisting. About 125 visitors and officers received supper. Alma chapter held a 7:30 meeting and installed new officers led by Worthy Grand Matron Frances Bell Water and Grand Matron Glare Leoise Purden. Installed officers included Liey Dawrelie as W M, Lawrence Montigel as W P, and several other named officers and adherents.

Frances Bell Wetton Michigan Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Tt O Gratiot-Sabella Ciation Sapinaw Ada Sanester Rand Clate Laurie Purden Grand Fearshal Sepper Alma Prances Leoise Prrdon W. M. Liey Dawrelie W. P Lawrence Montigel Threnwn Elliotts See'y Leesie McKennsie

Lincoln School Club Elects Officers At Annual Meet

The Percus Teechery Club of Lincoln school held its annual meeting on May 12 with a program by pupils. Officers elected include President Mrs Robert Reynalds and Vice Presidents Mrs W L Davis and Mrs C A Smith. Delagation to Grand Rapids Federation May 26 27 named Mrs E J Annibal. Retiring officers Mrs W B Wilton and Miss Norma Johnson thanked with gifts. The club contributed $10 to the Welfare League and plans stronger efforts next year.

Lincoln School Mist Myers Rov. Shoufler Haptiet Church Robert Reynalds W. L. Davis C. A. Smith Rec Rec-Treak Mies Ethel Smith Frank Rapeon Chas. Goggin Mecrll Federation Grand Rapids E. J. Annibal Plumptem W. B. Wilton Norma Johnson Welfare League

Dies From Being Hit By An Auto In Ithas

Francie Garland aged 55 an inmate of the Gratiot county infirmary died at Brxinerd hospital after being run over by an automobile in Ithas as two cars approached from opposite directions. He stepped into the path of the second car and was struck. The driver was held blameless.

Francie Garland Gratiot County Infirmary Brxinerd Ithaes Garland

Federal Tire Prices Cut By Federal Rubber Co

A representative of Fuller Tire and Electric Co says Federal Tires have been reduced in price as part of a general move to lower costs. He notes that despite lower prices the quality and service of Federal tires will stay at the high standard motorists expect.

Federal Rubber Company Fuller Tire and Electric Cobr

Alma College Baseball Games Postponed Over Scialpox Case

A scialpox outbreak at Pioneer Hall Alma College forces postponement of the Alma College baseball schedule for the week and the following period. Three Michigan Intercollegiate contests are affected two against Kalamazoo College and one versus Albion College. Most players vaccinated Wednesday at Pro Snewr Hall. E B Enterline visited Detroit relatives Sunday.

Pioneer Hall Alma College Agerball Kalamarie College Albion College Michigan Snewr Hall

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Harold Sinclair Washingum D. C O. Els Lincoln School Club E. B. Enterline Detroit Chamberlain Bley Kitney Eiven First State Bank Home Lumber & Fuel Co Alma, Mich
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