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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
4
Alma Heights residents protest riders on Michigan avenue sidewalks. A woman returning home at eight pm was struck by a bicyclist with no light or bell, who offered no warning, dirtied her clothing, and drew calls for swift punishment.
The editorial recalls the protective tariff debate and warns that votes for Wilson could revive the 1890s distress seen in various states. It cites past hard times in Iowa Illinois the Dakotas and Kansas and urges voters to remember prior hardships before choosing leaders. It also notes progress on the S B Cole Construction Company high school building despite summer delays.
Governor Osborn appoints Brancis King of this city as a Michigan delegate to the fourth National Conservation Congress in Indianapolis October 1 2 3. King holds credentials and congress will discuss vital resources including forests waters lands and minerals with invitations extended to national leaders and foreign dignitaries.
Miss Iva Amsbury hosted a September bride shower for Miss Mary Margaret Stuckey. Guests played a unique hearts game, then adjourned to a prettily decorated dining room for a two course luncheon. A carpet sweeper was presented to the guest of honor as a gift.
A new high school commercial department opened last Tuesday with twenty four students enrolling in its first year. Prof Glenn Crisp leads the program with two years at Ypsilanti Normal and graduate work from Cleary Business College. Four new typewriters boost facilities as Senior class grows to thirty one. if successful, this may be the largest in school history. Farmers urged to buy Indian Run Coal from the Alma Elevator Co.
The college choral club invites musical people of Alma to join. First meeting next Tuesday at 7 40 in the college chapel. Weekly rehearsals, public performances, and a small member fee to cover expenses and hire of renowned artists from Chicago.
Rochester Irwin and wife, spending their vacation at Edmore Michigan, will speak at the Church of Christ on Pine Avenue Thursday evening Sept 12. They come well recommended and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend.
Probate Court of Michigan sets final administration account for Henry C Perrin Tang estate. Executor requests allowance and residue distribution to rightful parties. public examination and hearing scheduled Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Clerk Isaac Yan and officials oversee publication and circulation of the notice in the county.
The Board of Trade invites all Alma citizens to a Friday evening meeting at the opera house. They recount Miller Saw Trimmer Co claim, its growth, and its redesigned Automatic Press Feeder, asserting strong patents and market demand. They urge local manufacture in Alma to boost industry and jobs.
A promotional note extols Electric Bitters as essential for enterprise leaders to maintain vigor. Quoting Chas B Allen of Sylvania Georgia, four bottles cured rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorders and kidney derangement, restoring health. Available for 50 cents at local druggists Wheaton Rhodes Grover Rexall.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday Rs present Talk of the Town at the Realty Opera House. The comedy farce features a strong cast, notable Scotch specialties by Miss Aden Miller, and multiple touring acts. Cast lists include Asia That Mabel Strong Hilly That and several others with school and military choirs. Miss Sarah Berman visits Bay City. Berman Bros. closes for Jewish holidays.
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