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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
5
Petoskey Evening News reports organized efforts against automobile spo ohers who ride with partners along country roads. A rural village near a city offers eight cents reward per couple for arrests, citing vulgar, indecent highway courtship that alarms welfare workers and courts and risks juvenile delinquency.
Weather was well above normal with abundant sun and varied rainfall. southern regions saw heavy rain and northern areas light showers. Crops improved. corn harvest near safe from frost with silage filling. late potatoes growing well. beans maturing. pastures and clover seed harvesting underway. sugar beets in good condition. cucumbers and muskmelons yield best on record with excellent quality. fall plowing and winter wheat rye sowing active. fruit yields overall light except late apples in central and northern counties, quality high.
The peace with Germany was achieved quietly yet may prove one of the era’s most significant. President Harding and Secretary Hughes negotiated a treaty without league entanglements, preserving Versailles rights while excluding outside matters. The deal satisfies moral and legal expectations, avoiding global commitments the Senate would reject.
A renowned journalist lauds President Harding for thoughtful leadership and good will in Washington. The piece praises his disarmament call, his listening style, and his ability to win colleagues to his views while urging readers to seek truth and question unfounded beliefs. It notes a shift from old fashion painting lessons to younger generations.
St Johns News urges motorists in Michigan to cooperate to curb speeding by reporting reckless drivers to authorities. It cites the Automobile Legal Association of New England form for complaints and urges public action to pressure violators toward safer driving.
A compiled list presents state mottos in a string of entries with odd spellings and spacing. Each entry pairs a state or region with a motto such as Arizona God Enriches California I Have Found It Maine I Direct and Wisconsin Forward. The collection mixes punctuation errors and capitalization, reflecting OCR style.
Professor H. M. MacCurdy of Alma College identified the object that A. B. Scattergood found in a watch he repaired as the larventina. Initially believed to be a small snake by Scattergood and others, the item was identified by the professor.
Mrs. Brearly owner of the Wright Trouse purchased this week what is believed to be the largest mushroom Lycoperden Ciganteur ever brought in. It measured 40 inches in circumference and weighed seven and one half pounds.
The narrative recalls Abraham Lincoln’s habit of meeting ordinary people in his youth cabin and later at the White House. He valued direct contact over reports, often inviting crowds into his office, easing awe with a friend’s manner while listening to diverse views.
A portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s humanity through stories of his compassion for soldiers and families. It recalls his pardons, the death of Willie Lincoln, and his tenderness with Tad as he faced war and sorrow while maintaining governance. The piece emphasizes Lincoln’s humility and emotional strength amid crisis.
Mrs Anna Simisan and children thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement. Floral offerings are appreciated.
A Tuesday evening gathering at the First M. E. church organized the Alma Circle of the Chill Conservative League led by national organizer Mrs. S. M. Conley. Mrs. A. Frovert was elected president with officers Mrs. G. Wright as vice president and Mrs. F. W. Foden as secretary-treasurer. The group plans intensive work on child training and welcomes members to an informal meeting next Tuesday evening at Mrs. G. W. Wright’s home, 710 Gratiot avenue.
The Strand on East Superior reopens for fall and winter with seven nights a week shows after a summer closure. Manager Miller secured contracts to bring new, popular motion pictures to the Loreal house, restoring regular programming.
A dense list records salaries and positions across federal and local offices. It names Vice President Calvin Coolidge and numerous officials with figures like 180000, 125,000, 85000, and 710.00, outlining compensation for clerks, attorneys, auditors, and clerical staff, plus city management and law offices.
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