Local Happenings and Society Notes in Alma
Local news from Alma lists visits by Mrs Bert Hicks and friends, the Fink of St Louis in town on business, Rev A A York visiting from Evart, and others from St Louis Ann Arbor Ithaca and Detroit. A young son was welcomed, a bazaar fundraiser with chicken pie supper planned, and community notices include missed gloves and a new Maples residence. The piece also notes views on tramp culture and promotes The Tramp and the Lady at the Realty Opera House on November 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hicks
Brecken Rile
the Fink
St. Louis
Alma
A. A. York
Evart
Helen Doane
State Street
Morris Messinger
Simon Messinger
Henry Neuhoff
Masonic
Lena Drake
Ann Arbor
Netzorg
Ithaca
Messinger
Kathryn Inglis
Alma Colege
Wright Hall
James E. Mitchell
Robert Cook
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Albion
John Day
Detroit
Day
Fmerdical College
Willis Thrush
Valley Avenue
West Pine River community notes 1911 gathering planned
Miss May Lentz of Ohio visits her parents while Pat Whitcraft postpones his sale due to the storm. Perry Banhart and the Mills family visited. E Ruchman family moved to Illinois. Mrs Eliza Fleming traveled to Jackson Co for Mrs White's death. A post card social and entertainment is planned at Wright school on Wednesday night November 29 1911, all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Lentz
Ohio
Pat
Whitcraft
Perry Banhart
Rena
Billa Mills
Lee Raycrafts
E. Ruchman
Ilinois
Eliza Fleming
Jackson Co
White
Wright School House
Demand for fat chickens sparks Ontario college report
The Ontario Agricultural College report by Prof. Graham notes rising demand for fattened chickens while supply lags. Over 60 individuals fattened birds with an average gain of one pound in two weeks, each bird consuming four pounds of grain and six pounds of milk for each pound gained. Poor gains came from Leghorns, Hamburgs, and unsatisfactory roosters.
Bronze and American Turkeys Compete in England and France
The Cambridge Bronze turkeys dominate in England but are losing ground to the American Bronze while the Black Norfolk remains preferred in parts of Great Britain. In France the Italian variety is common. Turkish hens are used as hatchers and sit to order, and Bourbon Red is bred from native Kentucky turkeys, with standard weights listed for each age and sex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cambridge
Norfolk
Great Britain
France
Poultry Note on Feed and Yard Care
Practical guidance for chicken raisers covering varied feed like lawn clippings and beef scraps for chicks, importance of egg shell crushing, charcoal and grit needs, and avoiding hot dark coops. Emphasizes selecting healthy, active hens with good ancestry for stock and warns neglected poultry lowers profits.
Oven baking hints from a historic guide
The guide advises moderate heat to let cakes rise before browning, warns against extreme heat that causes cracking, and notes pastries need high heat for quick baking. It discusses roasting fish by surface exposure, broiling times for steaks, lamb, and mutton, and notes angel food and layer cakes need specific heat. It mentions small top-stove ovens as convenient and economical.
Motive Indorsed in Quarrel Over Cook’s Salary
A witness quotes Mr. Hrowther stating he does not blame the cook for seeking higher pay. He notes others complain about the food, while the cook seeks a larger income to afford dining out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hrowther
Tax collection schedule and local notices in Alma area
Arcada Township taxes will be collected in Alma at State Savings Bank on several Saturdays and in Ibaza at National Bank on specified Tuesdays with other days at home. Also notes on deliveries, a meeting of the Alma Art Club, visits by Harold Reynolds and O. I. Burdick, and revival meetings at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
State Savings Bank
Ibaza
National Bank
E.R. Keunmay
Arcada
Alma Art Club
Gretta Bagley
State St
Harold Reynolds
Detroit
Burdick
Shepherd
Methodist Church
Doughnuts differ yet all share white flour and lard
Dr. T J Allen warns that doughnuts vary little from bread as they all use fine white flour and lard or butter and are fried in boiling fat. He says fried foods are harmful due to excessive heat and reduced digestive access, urging invalids and children be spared.
Supper Planned Friday Night at Presbyterian Barber
Readers are invited to a supper Friday night November 24 hosted by the Presbyterian church. Funds raised support church programs. The event will feature a community meal and fellowship for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Barear
Local House Party and Notices From West North Star Area
Last weekend a party hosted by Misses Merth Lewis and Esther Smith of Almwanitney gathered a circle of friends at 420 Wisconsin Street. Attendees included Misses Florence Wood Roven Emily Beach Bertha Hubbell Celia Crease and Vera Thompson. A county prohibition conference and rally will be held at MFE church Ithaca on Tuesday November 28 with events at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm. All are invited. West North Star reports Floyd Woodman visiting Tenn relatives and returning home. Various local visits and small town notes follow including health, family moves, births, and shopping. Forest Hill notes mention Mt Pleasant church service and moves of Harry Markham to Middleton a birth last week, and travels to California for the winter. The jewelry auction by B Porter's continues and Crandall Scott window display featured as an expert decoration by Mrs J B Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merth
Lewis
Esther Smith
Almwanitney
Mt. Tmeasant Normal
Wisconsin Street
Florence Wood
Florence Rovem
Emily Beach
Bertha Hubbell
Celia Crease
Alma
Vera Thompson
Ashley, Notice
Forest Hill
Crawford
Mt. Pleasant
Church of U Christ
Harry Markham
Middleton
Mr. Robinson
Lima
Ohio
Wert Markham
Fred
Babcockeat
Clare Frank Tidrow
Elmer Develbiss
Emery Parsons
Eben Loomis
Burt Et
Lon Davidson
Ed Packer
Torth Woods
Eine
California
Fs. B. Porter
Crandall & Scott Furnitre
J. B. Scott
Notice of dissolution and continuation of business
The firm of Sandel and Tubbs has this day been dissolved. The business on and after this date will be continued by George Sandel and Burton Gee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandel & Tubbs
George Sandel
Burton, Gee
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
First State Bank
Michigan
First State Bank of
State of
U.S
Total
G. S. Ward
Francis King
L. A. Sharp
County of Gratiot
A. D
State of Michigan
Carl H. Washburn
J. S. Knoertzer
Gratiot County
States of Michigan
Rose
Leontine
Messrs. F. Ho
J. Barnard
Alina
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
John Wright
West Pine River
Graham
Ontario Agricultural College
Turkey
Zekutchen
Abinet
Florence M. Day
T. J. Allen
M. FE
Athena
D. W .Robinson, Alma
W. Swisher
Alma Dry Cleaner
Scattergood’s Jewelry Store
M. A. Medlar
Grocer
Henderson
D. W. Robinson
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