Good Water 5 Community Need Growth of Cities
News brief notes that the growth of cities is often hindered by the lack of good water supply. Emphasizes water access as a critical factor in urban development and community well being.
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07 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
River Water Quality and City Progress in Alma
The piece argues that clean drinking water is essential for Alma’s growth and living standards. It discusses the challenges of polluted river water, the need for reliable supply and fire protection, and the public’s responsibility to support improvements amid ongoing expansion. It notes many citizens lack awareness of water systems yet urges intelligent civic effort to fund and maintain a safe supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Eta
John Smith
Ayeton
Koen and
Ie Net
Certinend
Alma Girl and Former College People In Accident At Caro
Last Friday near Caro an auto carrying Miss Helen Grimm Ed win Boyne and Violet Fallett crashed into a ditch injuring all. The driver, who died from a broken back, and Miss Grimm, unconscious for about a day, are Alma residents. Edwin Boyne and Violet Fallett sustained head injuries while Mrs. Watkins tended her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case City
Caro
Teachers’ Institute
Helen Grimm
Edwin Boyne
Violet Fallett
Casy City
Thin
Miss Elliot
Watkins
Miss Grimm
Almaith
Proving Attractive Manual Training At Alma High School
Alma High School reports a dramatic rise in manual training enrollment from under twenty to 168 after George Mullin took charge a year ago in September. The department received new workbenches, more tools, and fresh machinery including two new lathes to enhance the course for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma High School
George Mullin
Aharge
Ferris Addresses Alma Democrats on League of Nations
Woodbridge N. Ferris former Michigan governor spoke to a large Alma crowd at the Strand theatre after being met by local Democrats. He defended the League of Nations and Article X, endorsed the covenant amid political contention, and urged support for him as governor. The event featured the Alma Masonic band and DeWitt Vought introducing the speaker. The piece also notes a separate action by Union Telegraph regarding a 10 percent late-payment charge and possible service disconnection after sixty days of delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Michigan
Commonwealth of Michigan
Strand Theatre
Alma
Mr. Ferris
Alma Masonic Band
DeWitt Vought
Gratiot County
Cox-Roosevelt- Ferris Club
Ferris
League of Nations
Senate
Wilson
Repub
Michgan
Nugan
Union Teleplor
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Doctor Lamb Survives Train Collision with Minor Injuries
Prominent Alma physician Dr. E. T. Lamb was struck at Republic Avenue crossing by an eastbound Pere Marquette train while driving. He survived with head cuts and bruises, shock, and slight unconsciousness, walking into the hospital after ambulances arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Lamb
Almas
Pere Marquette
Republic Avenue
Star
Lamb
Alma
Dr. Lamb
Ity
Merrill
Ril
M A C Wins Alma Line Offers No Opposition
Veteran Aggie eleven takes opening game as Alma line shows inexperience in the field. M A C dominates second half after fresh players entered, scoring two touchdowns amid miscues by Alma. Dr. Thomas J. Carney resigns as president of Grand County Good Health Society due to practice demands. Best Candies mentioned in closing line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Aggie
Alma Pte Seu
Michigan Aggie
Collegians
Clark
M. A
Aggies
Dutta
Mira
Nell
Werry
Furmere
Alma Pussen
Thomas J. Carney
Grand County Good Health Society
Hae
The
Good Health Society
Folkert Dead Former County Treasurer Died Saturday
Willard C Folkert a prominent Gratiot County Republican involved in Wheeler area politics and a former county treasurer died at his Wheeler home Saturday morning. He had recently resigned after health declined and had earlier served as township supervisor clerk and treasurer in Wheeler township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Folkert
Ape Bent
Great County
Wheeler
Willart C. Folkert
Gratiot County
Owosso High Tops Alma in Low-Scoring Football Victory
Owosso High School defeated Alma 6 to 0 after a fumbled punt set up the winning touchdown. Coaches Mullin and French improved the lineup, with standout rushes from Handley Elias and S. Larter. Alma threatened on several drives but could not penetrate Owosso’s defense as the game ended with the visitors failing on a late kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owowno High School
Alma
Owosso
Ithaca
Eridders
Mullin
French
Poepur
Ross Wan
Gworso
Oworso
Almaites
Handley
Elias
Larter
Ocivaio
Auto Races at Mount Frt Grounds Draw Mt Pleasant Crowd
People of Mt Pleasant and nearby areas are promised their first major auto races in this region. Under the Mount Pleasant County Fair Association the event will be at Mount Frt grounds Saturday October 9 starting at noon. First prize one mile race, second prize eliminations, third prize free for all. Top drivers from Michigan expected to compete including Pernette Wilcox and Baker noted as strong contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Stabelin County
Michigan
Pernette
Wilcox
Baker
Alma High Opens Strong With Bay City Eastern Showdown
Alma High School prepares for a Friday clash with Bay City Eastern High at Bay City. The team hopes for a stronger offense led by a newly joined former Owenso guard and center, who scores 170 points in early drills. Bay City Eastern’s strength remains uncertain but expected to be competitive after a recent win. Meanwhile Agricultural College at Amherst, Massachusetts plans a historic dormitory dedication with a 2:30 pm Bowker Auditorium program led by President K L Batterfeld and a talk on women’s education and farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echoo
Bay City Eastern High
Bay City
Alma
Alma High
Owenso High
Meio
Agricultural College
Amhers
Mass
Bowker
Pres. K. L. Batterfeld
Alma Sugar Beet Campaign Starts With Record Acreage
The Alma Plant of the Michigan Sugar Company opened its fall run today, with 11 000 to 12 000 acres under contract and a forecast of about 125 000 tons of beets. Manager Jotham Allen said the campaign may run until mid to late January, the longest in years, supported by an exceptionally good crop and strong sugar prices. The plant will add about 250 workers, boosting local business as funds circulate through Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Michigan Sugar Company
Alma
Jotham Allen
Allen
Cam
Alma Theatre Practicing For Eastern Star Show At Masonic Hall
Rehearsals at the Masonic hall near Alma build toward a major Eastern Star production featuring fifty local artists. Phil Lewis leads a cast including Doris Slingliff, Miss Georgia Hood, and Chester Robinson in acts like Japanese Sandman and Garden in Holland. Tickets will be exchanged for reserved Strand seats after Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Alma
McKingie Brothers
Phil Lewis
Doris Slingliff
Pony Chorus
Holland
Molly
Georgia Hood
Hatching
Chester Robinson
Fanny
Eastern Star
Strand Theatre
Night school enrollment grows at Alma High
Enrollment reached about thirty on Monday night with more expected by Friday and next Monday. Commercial subjects lead demand while manual training and dressmaking show little turnout. authorities hope courses will start if interest remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma High School
Alma Hosts Winter Chautauqua With Noted Artists
The Alma winter program will provide a gala Chautauqua featuring artists curated for a procession of refined entertainment. Manager A Miller arranged a theatre ready venue with fair compensation and suitable facilities. The acts include the Panto Gruppe Co Cratusion Main Quartette Leonard Taft the sculptor and an eminent players company presenting Tha Climas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Chautauqua
Strand Theatre
A. Miller
Panto Gruppe Co
Cratusion Main Quartette
Leonard Taft
Alma Voters Face Eight Ballots In November Election
Alma residents will vote November 2 on eight ballots, with two city related measures and one regular party ticket, plus five proposed amendments to the state constitution. The drive includes the parochial school amendment and a broad set of rules governing voter qualifications and electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
United States
United
Michigan
Anid Pomber
Great Lakes
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