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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
5
The Alma Record notes soldiers visiting Alma faced limited local amusement and urges the community to host them. It suggests inviting servicemen to homes for meals or evening gatherings to help them feel welcome and better integrated during their stay. The piece calls for open arms and shared hospitality.
An editorial discusses health as vital to the nation amid manpower shortages from war. It defends quarantines for contagious diseases, warns against removing quarantines or violating health laws, and commends doctors and the health department for curbing the epidemic. It also endorses the commission form of city government and notes voter support in recent elections.
Local church activities proceed with Sunday school and worship while a health ban remains debated. Rev. Gelston, pastor elect, plans to return to Michigan City for a farewell word before final duties in the field. The community weighs continued gatherings as officials consider next steps.
Members of Alma Lodge No 1978 0.0 M. O. M. mourn the death of brother Wiglesworth of Chicago and send condolences to the bereaved family. A copy of the resolution will be read at lodge and a memorial banner will be displayed.
Wartime Christmas plan for France includes Santa Claus visits led by YMCA and Salvation Army workers. French children will join American troops in festive events with canteens, religious services, Christmas cards, and gifts funded by the United War Work Campaign. Volunteers emphasize personal contact and comfort for soldiers and civilians alike.
An optimistic wartime public notice urges Americans to support shipbuilding efforts. It highlights shortages of ships, calls for continued production and enlistment, and invites readers to join the shipping board effort and the shipyard labor force in Detroit and related areas.
An elderly resident asks Tommy where he plans to go and he retorts that four years in the city have taught him his way, underscoring his confidence and local familiarity despite the confusion in the fragment.
The notice discusses a general rule for mug tiling and its optimistic approach. It outlines a method to center focus on positivity while applying tiling principles.
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