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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
2
In a Jackson speech President Taft urged farming as a top occupation, saying it offers greater real rewards than other professions, fosters thoughtful life, and shields citizens from city haste. He advised young men to consider agriculture seriously, noting Mississippi farmers avoid urban drift.
Report for Arcada Brick school month ending November 2 shows 15 teaching days and average daily attendance of 20. Names of students with perfect attendance and those absent but not tardy are listed, with several grade advancements noted. A reading contest in second and third grades crowned Gaviod Fowler first and Charlie Bigelow second, and a Thanksgiving program is planned. grace Laycock is the teacher.
Rev Irl R Hicks announces Hicks Almanac for 1910 a premier astronomy and meteorology year book. It includes original Hicks Weather Forecasts and comes by mail or on stands with a free trial copy with a year of Word and Works. Agents wanted discounts on almanacs. Word and Works Publishing Co. 2201 Cast St. St. Louis Mo.
Dr J W Moore of Ironwood, a well known northern Michigan physician, was killed Monday in a hunting accident at his country home when leaning on a shotgun and triggering it. The blast tore away part of his face and he died within minutes. Other hunting accidents maimed or injured by misfires included a teacher losing a leg near Chief Manistee and a Reed City man needing arm amputation after a premature discharge. A Spalding man, Alfred Larson, was wounded after a deer shot back and a deer-out-of-season charge followed. he will be arraigned once he recovers.
A severe rain and electrical storm swept Benton Harbor Sunday night causing widespread flooding and damaged telephone service. A freak lightning strike hit the home of Mr and Mrs Claude Curtis lighting a shotgun hanging three feet from the bed. the shot narrowly missed them. In Soo traffic news Ste Marie reports expected 60 million tonnage mark through the St Marie area this month though unlikely given current totals.
In the Grand Rapids School Furniture plant frontal room explosion a 22 year old Anthony F Allrisk is badly burned and not expected to survive while 39 year old Joseph Kekuaylakt is lightly burned. In Detroit 27 year old Otto Obaranek of 1476 Scotten avenue dies from internal injuries at Grace hospital with the cause and manner of the accident under investigation awaiting post mortem.
The Detroit Silver Refining company, soon renamed Flint Refining, has begun erecting a smelter in Flint to process cobalt ore from Elk Lake Gowganda and related sources exclusively.
The Lincoln club banquet on November 8 in Ronda Rapids will feature Vice President Sherman as a speaker. The event aims to unite Democratic leaders from across the state and is touted as the greatest political gathering in local annals.
Ann Arbor, Nov 8 Eleven fighting Irishmen of Notre Dame defeated Michigan 11 to 3. Notre Dame scored twice by carrying the ball over the goal line and added a goal after one score. Michigan's captain Allerdice kicked the lone field goal early, but the Irish defense dominated and left Michigan with shattered hopes.
In Corunna Michigan the McCurdy will contest was settled in circuit court. The Masonic grand lodge of Michigan waives any benefit from Hugh McCurdy's will in the interests of the widow and other heirs. The widow receives 25000 dollars replacing 800 dollars annual, with the remaining estate split between John T. McCurdy and the two grandchildren.
In Detroit on November 6 Mrs. Caroline Schneider cut her throat from ear to ear with a small cleaver at 104 Humboldt Avenue. Authorities suggest only homesickness explains the act amid poverty and separation from her sister in Philadelphia.
Calumet Michigan report of John Kompula aged fifteen dying within five minutes after swallowing a sewing needle in an accident on November 6. The brief item notes his death from the self inflicted or accidental act and records the time of death.
Bradley Barlow Smalley former DNC secretary dies at 74 in Burlington VI. Sven Hedin knighted by King Edward. Dr William V Ames aged 88 dies in Fremont. Fire damages five story building in New York. Car plunge into Chicago river drowns all four occupants. Paris Academy awards aviators including Wrights and Zeppelin. Cumberland Presbyterian Church sues for Missouri Valley College. Kate Hoover fatally burns from flame ignition in York PA. John H Baker dies at 79 in Enfield NY from fire. daughter Martha critically ill. Cornell aero club forms, seeks aviation course and facilities. Jealous lover leads to shooting in Peoria IL. Reising captures and confesses. Roy D Gannon found dead by suicide in Campbell Building, OK. Robert Demmler loses $4000 in Rome. Thanksgiving turkeys plentiful but pricey in Chicago reports. Stover to return to Portuguese Africa. Stillman at Stevens Institute praised. Captain William Mitchell Lewis announces Wisconsin gubernatorial bid.
A Statistica report covers October 15, 1008 to October 15, 1900 detailing eighty four Alps deaths from misadventures. The Swiss and German casualties are the highest share of the toll.
Alma Michigan testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney back pain and weakness. The speaker reports consistent relief from backache and distressing kidney symptoms after using the remedy and notes Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents. Price 50 cents.
A man from Glen Oak Oklahoma left home seeking mountain air to cure a two year frightful lung cough. Six months later he returned near death until using Dr. King's New Discovery. After six bottles he recovered fully. It claims to cure coughs colds bronchitis hemorrhages throat hoarseness and more. Trial bottle free guaranteed by F Brown.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine, Lane's Tea, and Lane's products as the most effective means to preserve beauty and restore rosy skin, claiming rapid effects and broad dealer availability for 25 cents.
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