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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1915

Page

4

SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIFTEEN REGULATED BY NEW LAW

The state enforces a law that all children under 15 must attend school until they complete the eighth grade or reach 15, with work permits restricted to ages 15 and above during vacations. State Superintendent Fred L Keeler notes many finish eighth grade early and must continue schooling if employed. The measure aims to keep children in school until 15 and cap employment for younger youths, amid local tax figures for Michigan schools and conflicting historical debt discussions from 1914.

Fred L. Keeler Mente Kepler Ian Saye On Holm

August Sets Weather Records For Temperature Rainfall Frost

August produced a string of records with 64 degree average temperature, the warmest since 1903, and rainfall totaling 5.28 inches, well above normal 2.87. A heavy frost on August 27 marked an unprecedented event per the local weather forecasts, while nine days were clear, nine partly cloudy, and 13 days saw rainfall with hail on several dates.

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Woman of War Work and Duchess of Marlborough Honored

The Duchess of Marlborough and Consuela of Marinarigh lead England's women in wartime effort as ministers and helpers. Amelia and Landyites Churchill join Lady Paget and Mine Lewhe Harcourt in praising female labor across the nation while Mrs. J. P. Belmont is noted for supporting the cause and lifting morale.

Consuela Guchese Marinarigh England Sallions Elise Amelia Pergtton Landyites Churchill Paget Harcourt J. P. Belmont

Interesting Buttons and Coats Inspire Fall Trim

The reading text describes Plain Store and Outing Coats enlivened by new fall trimmings. It mentions colors, fabrics, and care tips for maintaining white garments, including rinsing and warm water steps. The fragment references a process and notes from a New York source, implying seasonal clothing and styling details.

Arend Premers Club meeting hosted at Walstow home

The Arcada Farmers Club the Arends Premers Club will be entertained by Harry Walstow and Alvin Miller and spouses at the Walstow home on September 40th Ladies to bring picnic dinners and song books The program follows with opening song prayer address welcome and readings plus a question box and closing song Public notices reference road funding in the South and North with federal and state matches and concerns over wild carrot weed spreading through county farms impacting cattle and roads An editorial note by George E Smith warns farmers to act to control the weed and improve highway maintenance and cooperation

Arcada Farmers’ Club Arends Premers’ Club Harry Walstow Alvin Milter Walstow Harry Walston Miler George Irish G. V. Wright Reading Clare Smith Richart Anderson Chub Mra B. F. Cline Camilles G. Peck G. Irish F. Cline Novy A. Miller

Activities of Women in 1915 Public Notices and Inventions

The item notes women’s clubs in Havana petitioning on bullfighting, a 11 year old boy, and Miss Katherine Minehart patenting a convertible seat device. It cites postmistress H Schiedt in La Mort Pa, discusses motherhood pensions totaling $10,000,000 for US mothers, and lists Advertised Letters ending September 13 1915 with deadlines September 27 1915.

Women’s Clube of Havana Athotet Ste Bk Mea Elizabeth ‘Pugler Liabet Tebaccn Manchester England H. Seheidt la Mort Hima Sland Britain Katherine Minehart Philadet Phia Werden Tate States

The Children Hour Death of Longfellow Daughter Retold

The longfare daughter Mrs Dana dies at Manchester Massachusetts. The piece recalls Longfellow’s The Children’s Hour recounting how his daughters Alice Allegra and others inspired the poem. The narrative envisions the children surrounding the speaker, filling a private space with memory and imagined captivity in the heart.

Longfellow Biian Henry Dana Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Manchester Mass Edith Alice Longfellow Dana James G. Thorpe

Kitchen Kinks Cleaning Tips From Old Appliance Care

Rest ants who speedily leave if the Infested pinens are soaked with pennyroyal oil, powdered cloves, borax, camphor gum or anything that has tar in it. A white ring on a polished table may be removed by rubbing with a flannel cloth dipped in camphor. If the bottoms of dishes that are over the fire nap first rule and with soap they will after wand clean easily. A white felt hat may be cleaned with warm cornmeal to which eight pounds has been added. When a suede belt or porte joes is soiled and greasy rub with a fine emery paper, and it will look like new.

Elwell Lodge Dedication Draws 400 At Banquet

Ten lodges from three states attended the dedication banquet and services. Doctor McLaughlin delivered the welcome address and Alma lodge conferred the first degree on eight candidates. More than four hundred people were present, the finest Elwell has seen.

Elwell L F. Temple Doctor McLaughlin Alma Lodge Elwell

Pitting testimonial given Rev and Mrs Kennedy on eve of departure

Universal regret marks the farewell to Rev Joseph Kennedy and his wife as they leave Carson City for a three year study at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Parishioners and friends gathered at the Congregational church for a moving send off with songs and gifts.

H. V. Wade Wm. T. Hill EB. B. Stebbine Carson City Gasette Mrs. Kennedy Jos. “. Kennedy Carson City McCornick Theological Seminary Chicago

War’s effect on furs and Paris’s fall output

Paris depends on Russia for the fall fur supply while American buyers consider French models. The trade faces uncertainty as Paris openings lag and auction sales to London are canceled, affecting buyers seeking garments at lower prices and worrying about fashion compatibility this season.

Paris Russia France Amerie York Bret Meoner Cullot Chernit London

Cleaning and polishing tips from a home remedy guide

Helpful hints describe cleaning varnish with vinegar and wart water, polishing marble with lemon and salt, dusting carpets with perforated tins, treating mirrors with metal polish, removing smoke marks with a starch paste, and restoring hot water marks on japanned trays with sweet oil and flour.

Church Notes Free Methodist meeting opens September 24

The first quarterly conference year meeting begins at the Free Methodist Church on September 24 continuing over the Sabbath with Rev J W Archer district elder in charge. Regular Sabbath evening services start September 26 and all are welcome. Rally Day features Sunday services at 10:00 with sermon One Thing Needed for Church Success and special music. Sunday School at 2,900? day features a special program. Evening 7:30 sermon Jesus Came to Call Sinners. Thursday prayer at 1:30.

Free Methodist Church J. W. Archer J. W. Prices Gratiot Avenue Lyi BP U Fit Jesus

Record apologizes for missing mail in post office box

The Record apologizes for an oversight when taking possession of the Record Box in the post office. The key was mislaid, leading to items piling up since March 1. A new box is placed, and readers are asked to leave news there for prompt use.

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