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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary line reveres liberty and national pride, reflecting a period of strong identity. The wording hints at civic symbolism and the enduring image of independence celebrated in public discourse.
A wartime message to Berlin states the United States will draft men 18 to 21 and 4H, mobilizing nearly a million volunteers if needed. The plan emphasizes total wartime effort, prioritizing victory over other issues, and vows a decisive defeat of the Hun to secure humanity and global safety. It calls for unity, signaling that no compromise will hinder victory.
George B. Travis 27 died by asphyxiation August SY while supervising benzol tank cleaning at Bethlehem Steel Co in Hellerton Pa. A bio and chemistry graduate of Ferris Institute and University of Michigan, he previously worked as sugar chemist at Alma Sugar Co and later at Caro. He left a widow and many relatives. funeral services were held after earlier funeral processions in Big Rapids and Alma attendees listed.
A large women suffrage gathering is planned for Friday evening September 6 at Alma high school auditorium. Mes Frances Burns, Great Commander of the Ladies of Missake, and F.C. Warriner president of Central Store Normal at Mt Pleas on will speak. Local speakers and music are planned for a large county meeting.
August weather report shows mean maximum 102 degrees on the 6th and mean minimum 44 on the 1st. Total precipitation 1.7 inches. Fourteen clear days, one percent partly cloudy, two cloudy. Thunderstorms occurred on the 12th 14th and 21st.
The undersigned dissolve the partnership Sander hoff & Giese and direct that all accounts due be paid to Mitte Sanderhof Otte Sanderhoff and John W. Gloas. The text also mentions a personal health note about frequent stomach trouble two years ago and trials with Lt Serlain's remedies.
The Republican ticket for Michigan features Truman H. Newberry for the U S Senate with strong American credentials and a proven record. Joseph Fordney leads the House slate amid war concerns, with Albert Sleeper, Adron Mini, and other incumbents and nominees praised for experience and effectiveness. Local races include Alfred Willert for sheriff, Bernie Case for county clerk, Chis Smith for prosecutor, W. C. Folkert for treasurer, Bird J. Tucker for register of deeds, and other county posts, all backed by the party's record and promises of capable leadership. Transfers list follows with property moves in Ithaca, Alma, and Arcada.
Local exchanges show Mrs G Barkey visits Mrs Kinney while Mr A Inghram travels to Elwell Baguley. School resumes next week as Misa Iva Dickinean returns to Shepherd for another year of high school. Florence Truman visits Itince Thursday. Biggs calls on J Dexter Sut, and Mies Iveene shares a dinner with Mr and Mrs C Dickinson. Residents tease plans for Ephord’s Wel this year.
The Liberty Theatre offers Sirens of the Lorelei featuring Louise Lovely and Carmel Myers. A vivid adventure with water sprites and dazzling sea scenes based on the Lorelei legend, shown only on Wednesday. The Liberty Players, twelve performers strong, recently toured in tents and earned strong patronage. They plan returns next fall for more of their production.
Saint A. Frank Jackson and J. Raum lead St Johns and Church of Christ on Pipe Street with morning prayers at 10 50 and 10 00. Subjects include Christ Still The Storm and Christ Conception of the Kingdom. Thursday prayer meeting and Sunday School noted with reports from Lake Geneva Missionary Conference by Mike Ada Dick. All invited to services and meetings.
The column records visits and service notices across several towns. Higgins visited Cadillac with old friends while Merritt Leonard and family hosted gatherings in Os. Thivenport near St. Louis saw Mr. and Mrs. Grant Leonard and daughter Mrs. Charles Oliver. Harold Inman toured Owosso and Oakley before reporting for draft. Carleton Hall and Willie Parish received draft orders. Parish to Camp Custer. Henry Bryant of Saginaw, Alva Hopkins and family, and Merritt Leonard celebrated a 65th birthday at Willis Hopkins’s home. Rey Bowen visited from near Shepherd. Martha Fordyce and Ella Leonard were ill. Roy Leonard won a fair prize at Ithaca and attended the Detroit state fair. Elder Blood and Elder Start spoke at Forest Hill. large crowd attended. Kina Knight of Battle Creek and James Carter of Lansing visited. Ed Vining from Camp Custer spent time here. Marie Pomp of Muskegon returned home after a week here.
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