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The Alma Record in Alma, Michigan

24 Oct 1918

Page 5

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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1918

Page

5

Local Alma News Notes and Obituaries

Local items report visits by KE I Smith and W G Rath of Republicotor Truck in Laning, a death of Mrs Cella Weeks north of the city, and Thoms Francisco a former resident remembered in California. Blanche Dickinson leaves for Camp Custer Army nursing studies. James H Thawyu of Michigan Masonic Home dies. body shipped to Grand Rapids. Masks recommended at Alma College for influenza precaution. Superintendent A F Schulte appointed to lead Gratiot county foreign-born Americanization. Midland Alma high school football game canceled due to governor orders on public gatherings.

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Wanigas Beamer's Grinnill Bros Woodworth Ruggles Cleveland Bueioes St. Alma Cty Ward Thoms Francisco California Misa Blanche Dickinson Camp Custer Army School 6 Nursing James H. Thawyu Michigan Masonic Fome Grand Rapids Alma College G. B. Porter Gilch A. F. Schulte Gratiot County Oreigners Alma Connteron Midland-Alma Sturday Loge Midland Tom Loty Klamp Aumar Klumppf Mina College Grs Robinson Robinson Runs His Ent of the Collegi Klump
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Appeal to Young Men by Michigan College Short Courses

Secretary Murdick of the county requests publishing an appeal to the counties young men under 18. The Michigan Agricultural College urges enlistment of 16 and 17 year olds in wartime labor for harvests. Short courses of two to sixteen weeks will train youths for farm work this winter.

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Murdick M.cg AL Michigan Agriculture College Ashley M. Berriel Short Courts
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Alma Women in War Work

Alma women contribute to wartime relief and homefront efforts. The note details sewing masks from buttercloth, collecting bags for last week's distributions, salvaging clothing and household items for a salvage shop, and local hospital and Red Cross activities. It mentions mask construction guidelines, face masks usage, and help from doctors and volunteers, plus charity work by Washington school girls and dolls distribution for orphans.

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Washington School Rid Cross
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Mildew Removal Tip for Fabrics from Old Column

Worth knowing note advises removing mildew stains by rubbing soap onto the fabric, applying lemon juice, drying garment in sun for several hours, then washing as usual to banish the spots.

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