20 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
1
The United States imports nearly three fourths of its sugar and beet crops offer a reliable, profitable crop for farmers. Michigan possesses soil climate water limestone and cheap fuel to supply raw material for many factories and a hard working farming class.
C G Glover, former Kalamazoo resident, now leads a Michigan investor’s plan to relocate a national wire stitching machine factory to New York. The business seeks a site offering rail access water power and strong infrastructure with inducements to move. The article notes size and expansion aims but ends abruptly.
The piece notes a rapid rise from six to 46 sugar factories in eight years, producing 406 million pounds of granulated sugar. It argues the gained sugar cuts foreign labor use, boosts domestic income, and directs profits to American households. It highlights Europe’s vast beet industry, sugar imports, and Kansas Michigan Alma as key regions for sugar beet farming and payoff.
Early Sunday morning a lightning strike caused a large county farm barn to burn to ashes. Calves and stock were saved by overseer Seaman and a bucket brigade, but most contents including beans hay and implements perished. The 44 by 72 foot barn, built three years ago, is likely insured and replaceable.
Charles Morden leaves G B Fuller staff after two years to buy Mr Bansil's stake in Swigart and Bansil and start in real estate. Former Alma resident for eighteen years, sixteen as proprietor of the business now owned by Fuller. Friends expect success for the new firm while Bansil considers moving to California.
Former Allan College janitor Atijan wad Aloe claimed a one year contract from September 1, 104. The College said the school year ran from September 1 to June 20. The jury found no cause of action after brief deliberation. Sawyer of Ithaca represented the plaintiff and Kress for the College in Hart's court.
Edwin C. Mix of Mix town Montana has taken possession of the Alma Sanitarians Hotel, renaming it the Alma Syrinas Hotel. Dr B C Cortus, longtime medical staff, will head the hotel medical department and the new owner promises one of the finest hotels in the state.
In a rugged match, Albion overwhelmed Alma with power, as heavyweights dominated the line. Alma could not secure the pivotal stops, leading to a decisive setback in the contest.
Alma College loses the first intercollegiate football game against Albion at Davis Field 24 to 0. Albion uses heavier line and strong backs to overpower Alma whose gains are limited by constant yardage losses. Carr tears for 40 yards and Frye boots a first half touchdown as Albion builds a 6 point lead.
Detroit paper reports Owosso Creamery sold to Americar Butter Refining Co of New York for 500000 and to be controlled by that firm. Geo Young of Central Michigan Produce Co in Alma says they are not in the trust and will keep high prices for farmers, opposing any butter trust or consolidation that would lower farmer payments.
The third fall opening of the Lee Mercantile Co store drew a good crowd despite heavy rain. Each department was elaborately decorated and Mets & Badge orchestra from Saginaw provided music. For the first time this year opening-day demand exceeded stock, with managers Lee rushing clerks to serve the crowd.
The October Ithaca board of supervisors adjourned after a long session. They approved cement floors in the jail, new bedroom papering, extra lights, a steel bookcase for the register's office, and a clock in the courthouse tower at county village expense. The poor department requested $8,000 for support and $3,000 for a brick addition to the house, with last year’s appropriation at $10,000. The farm reported improvements, crops including 40 bushels of wheat, 1,060 of oats, 18 tons of hay, and losses from a large barn fire last Sunday. Stock included several horses, cows, young cattle, hogs, pigs, and chickens. A drain commissioner, school examiner, and poor supervisor were elected. A committee was formed to plan the county’s fiftieth anniversary celebration for May 6, 1908.
Eli EB Oswald, once of St. Louis, opens a first class New York Racket Store east of Alma State Savings Bank. He is joined by Perry Leonard, a veteran racket store man, both aiming to attract friends and customers in the area.
The Alma Lecture course opened with a Tuesday evening concert by the Chicago Madrigal Club at the Opera House on October 17. Despite heavy rain, a large audience praised precise attack and rich harmony, with encores for nearly every number and admiration for leader D. A. Clippinger.
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