This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
7
The Alma Record presents a long editorial blend of political critique and historical reflection. It contrasts Wilson era Democratic thought with Northern and Southern perspectives, then traces the rise and fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty and Prussian power, concluding with a Thanksgiving message about American deliverance and national mission.
Governor Albert K. Sleeper proclaims Sunday November 17 as Victory Sunday in Michigan. He calls all residents to worship and offer prayers for peace, acknowledging the war’s vast cost and sacrifices and urging gratitude for restoration of peace while mourning the fallen.
A WWI era letter urges continued U S duty after victory. It stresses feeding starving nations, policing Europe, and humane aid, naming Alma and Red Cross, Salvation Army, and wounded troops. The writer recalls front line ambulances, field hospitals, and brave drivers under heavy fire, underscoring resolve and humanitarian duty.
The piece notes Alma women’s war work and a Red Cross room drive after quarantine ended. It mentions quarterly finances, a first ratification ceremony with a $66.01 offering, and visits from Arthur Bogue and Ward Royce linked to YMCA and engineering units near field hospitals.
Alma held a lively parade led by Mayor Francis King with the Alma Home Guard and Students Army Training Corps. A St Louis visit, a farm house couple waving a flag, and dancing in the rain enlivened the crowd before news of the armistice signing proved fake, sparking disappointment and lingering hope.
Nine new Spanish influenza cases were reported to the health department this morning. A city health fund meeting is expected today. Churches may suspend all Sunday services until further notice and additional protective measures could be imposed. Attendance at Sunday services was low due to uncertainty over the ban extension.
The Gratiot County History price is permanently fixed at 100 for all county customers. In Alma local drug stores Murphy and Renner and the genome store of LN. faker and poar are noted in the sourcing text.
A collage of church schedules lists St John s and other denominations with times and sermon topics for Sunday services. It also mentions Canterbury Cathedral s ghost legends and the 1170 Thomas Becket death anniversary events drawing crowds and long-standing local interest.
An old remedy note suggests taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to ease indigestion and improve sleep. The instruction claims better rest with continued use, a common home remedy tone from period advertisements.
A fragmented plea from 1918 urges President Wilson to let the people decide while promoting PACAL BALM as a proven influenza remedy. Letters from Miax to Wichita cite orders, testimonials, and urgency to rush supplies, claiming safety and effectiveness amid illness.
New York Navy 6 The War Council of the Young Women's Christian Association releases a message from Lieutenant Coningsby Dawson of the Canadian Field Artillery written in Northern France urging Americans to donate munitions of mercy to aid troops. Dawsons writings include Carry On and The Garden Without Walls, praising sacrifice and duty and urging home front support through War Work Drive campaigns across multiple organizations.
Charles M Schwab director general of the United States Shipping Board appeals for public support of the United War Work Campaign on November 11 He urges Americans to back the drive to boost morale for troops, stressing unity and sacrifices at home and warnings against defeat. He notes that fighting men depend on home confidence and calls for widespread participation to sustain morale.
A garbled OCR fragment references Lapland groups named Wood Lapps and others, noting their poor herds and subsistence reliance. The text mentions impossible details about corvettes and vague battles or victories, but contains many typos and unclear claims making specifics unreliable.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.