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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise writing services for notices and posters at Almin Michigan post office. Mentions rate per word and minimum advance, with unclear names and venues.
A 1914 memory frames Memorial Day as a duty to honor old Civil War veterans, World War I soldiers, and today’s volunteers. The piece urges unity beyond politics, celebrating blue and khaki alike under the Stars and Stripes, and stresses moral courage to uphold American ideals amid reconstruction and war’s aftermath.
Opinion piece condemns U S government war spending as wasteful and corrupt. It accuses profiteers, cites Feas of Ohio on aircraft costs, calls for accountability, prosecutions, and dissolution of war agencies. The writer urges voters to demand honest effort and action.
The American Legion advocates a mixed force with a large citizen army alongside a small regular army. Young men aged 16 to 21 would undergo four months of intensive training, with options to substitute three years in the National Guard. Veterans may volunteer, and some may train without altering their civilian jobs. The plan outlines drills, eligibility, and oversight to prevent abuse, while preserving regu lar duties and seasonal training windows.
National American Legion headquarters report widespread confusion over the Legion’s role. A statement by Daniel Totles explains the organization is civilian, with military obligations equal to other citizens, and outlines support for universal military training within civilian bounds.
A town meeting discusses a letter from a veteran group urging compensation for soldiers. Charles Cheney presents the case while officials weigh support and the community expresses appreciation for veterans' service amid regional concerns.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss proposed measures in Congress, mention a committee, and reference aims to study constitutional implications. The text names individuals and places in a garbled form, with unclear dates or decisive outcomes.
Three posts unite amid local changes as Marcotte Pa faces shifts. New leadership forms to guide community efforts and address ongoing projects with updated roles.
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