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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1903
Page
4
Thanksgiving observances spread from New England to Michigan with prayers and sermons led by clergy. lawmakers discuss cigars and tobacco laws to curb illicit sales, while railroad crossings face penalties for delays. Agricultural notes mention beets and sugar policies, and turkey prices force households to consider chicken as an alternative.
R M Fillmore, secretary of the state board of examiners of barbers, urges barbers across the state to renew licenses. The board will enforce the law strictly, countering the belief that nonrenewal incurs no penalty.
Pere Marquette hosts an excursion to the Live Stock Show in Chicago from November 26 to December 5. Tickets go on sale at all stations on November 20 and 80, with a round trip fare of 200. Returns valid through December 10.
The community reports Rev. and Mrs. Wooton hosted a public reception at the Methodist parsonage last week with about one to two hundred attendees. Adventist, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Masonic events, club meetings, and sermon topics are listed for upcoming Sundays and weeknights, including church services and lodge elections.
An 1890s advertisement touts Seventy seven as a remedy for colds lingering despite other treatments. It claims to prevent a cold from running its course and to ease catarrh and chest inflammation. The small pellet bottle is portable and available from Humphreys Medicine Co in New York.
Alma High School defeated Ithaca 6 to 0 in a tight football clash on Davie Field. Alma, after a first half stalemate, utilized strong footing and line play to push Ithaca toward their goal, finally scoring late in the game with Eyer crossing the line. Referee Danning and umpire Hearth officiated as Alma edged a cautious visitor.
The second meeting of the high school literary society featured a program with piano duets by Scattergood and Adelle, readings by Vena O Clobb and Sophia Donham, songs by several performers, and a society debate on party platforms. The affirmative and negative teams included named students as listed in the program.
The note logs monthly quizzes and class activities across grades. It mentions John Grover entering ninth grade, teachers sending out progress reports, and a focus on science and algebra topics. A tardiness record led by eighth grade and a seventh grade civics session are noted alongside Thanksgiving preparations. Norman Root visited Alma high school for an event.
Boxes of food distributed to the village needy. Miss Goldstone's tenth grade debated the resolution that injuries in athletic contests are overestimated, favoring the negative. Mr Lowia Huschineon resigns as business manager of the high school annual due to parental relocation. Katherine Hall elected to fill the vacancy at last Tuesday's student meeting.
Alma College hosts the Zeta Sigma literary society anniversary banquet with forty covers. Prof J T Ewing attends as honorary member. J W Downing presides as toastmaster delivering toasts on The College Man, A Gallery of Girls, The Bygone Times, The Gentlemen, and more.
Two notable basketball games were played by the college women with the newer and older student teams meeting for the title, lave Fear’s team defeating the newcomers. The senior class appeared in caps and gowns as class size reached twelve.
The slander case of Frederick WW Hooper vs David Cavrell was tried in a circuit court starting Thursday of last week and ending Monday. Jurors were unable to agree, with ten for no action and two for verdict for plaintiff, $1600 in damages. Plaintiff was represented by Kirby and Whitney. defendant by Keans, Kelly, Seart, and Pollanky. The case to be retried in February.
The Pine River Farmers’ Club will hold its Thanksgiving meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. White on December 6. The program includes music by the club, prayer by the chaplain, more music, a barn dessert, dinner, readings, recitations, and selections by Miss Medge Davenports, Mrs. Gilbert, and Mrs. Boron followed by returning activities.
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