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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
7
Alma Reorganizes for Growth into a Chamber of Commerce
A long passage describes Alma shifting from the Hoard of Trade to a Chamber of Commerce to spur civic development and business growth. It calls for broad membership, urging all residents to contribute, cooperate, and invest in Alma’s future, with a drive planned this month to reach at least six hundred members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Alma Hoard of Trade
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
America
George
Mt. Pleasant
St. Johns
Safety First and Alma Crossings Need Gates
The piece urges Alma residents to heed the Safety First slogan and demand railroad gates at dangerous crossings. It cites near misses, a miraculous car escape by Dr. E T Lamb, and argues that concerted public action, not words, delivers protection. The author urges readers to present a reason if they oppose gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soa
Alma
E. T. Lamb
The Fight Begins Aims to Keep Republicans Accountable
The piece urges Republicans to deliver 1924 results to match a 1920 landslide, warning against overconfidence. It stresses public welfare, moral conduct, and square dealing, urging construction over destruction to grow cities and sustain education funding in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
Michigan Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Sleeper 1920
Governor Albert E Sleeper proclaims Thanksgiving Day in Michigan designating Thursday November 25 1920 as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer. The proclamation cites harvest abundance and national peace with a call to gratitude and charity, signed by Secretary Coleman C Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleeper
God
Zion
Michigan
Albert E. Sleeper
United States
Commonwealth
Coleman C. Vaughan
Graft, Waste and War Time Misconduct in Federal Purchasing
A Grand Rapids News commentary condemns wartime graft in the Shipping Board and federal procurement. It decries extravagance, favoritism, payroll padding, theft of supplies, and the sale of good plants at corrupt prices. The piece urges a Washington housecleaning and explains why public money management defies private standards. It questions wartime ethics and domestic rot, calling for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Washington
Wer
Raft
Grand Rapids News
Alma College Gridders Face Kalamazoo Challenge in Final 1920 Game
The Alma College football team, coached by Steele, closes the 1920 season at Kalamazoo against the Orange and Black. Injuries plague the backfield with Walker, Zastro, and Hale unlikely to play, while Beattie and Handley may not be at peak form. Krickeon and Foster show promise in backfield though, and the line has improved weekly. The squad aims to blunt Kalamazoo’s aerial attack and seek a hard fought finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Collegiana
Kalamazoo
Steele
Celery City
Maroon and Cream
Alma
Walker
Zastro
Hale
Diam Beattie
Verne Handley
Celery
Artinta
Krickeon
Foster
Youne
Jamazee
Bitter Mt Pleasant Alma clash looms in gridiron war
Mt Pleasant and Alma high schools prepare for a fierce Priday battle described as one of the season's most bitter contests. Alma seeks revenge after a prior defeat, Mt Pleasant boasts a strong, rested lineup and central Michigan title hopes, while injuries and strategic plays shape a hard fought game.
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Mt. Pleasant
Alma High
Cea
Alma
Mt. Nt
Orange and Black
Marzoff
Isabella County
Ono
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