Seed Beet Shortage Threatens 1915 Plantings Across Europe
Economic strain bears on seed supply as European reserves dwindle. Russia and Germany employ costly cultivation methods, risking insufficient beet seed for Michigan factories. Estimates show 60,000 acres planted with 15 to 20 pounds per acre needing about 1.6 million pounds of seed at 15 cents a pound, totaling 225000 dollars in revenue loss to Europe. seven years of cultivation required for uniform seed. ALMA MARKETS reports local prices for oats, wheat, corn, beans, hay, livestock, and poultry along with butter and hides prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liv
Germany
Uoere
Europe
Michigan
Alma Me. Rev Brown Returns to Alma for Second Year
The Alma charge reports steady growth under Rev Brownlow since his past year. Total membership rose, parish work expanded, and church improvements were completed at both church and parsonage. The Fourth Annual Conference in Muskegon saw Brownlow invited back, with 456 ministers in the Michigan Conference and Bishop William Burt presiding. Mr and Mrs A Walker returned from Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownlow
Munkegon
Michigan Conference
Alma Charge
Ree. Brownlow
Alma
Michigan
Muskegon
William Burt
Buffalo
School Notes of Fall Term Student Leaders
The Senior Class elected Wesley Muscott as president and Georgiana Gossett as vice president with Malcom Smith as secretary. Treasurers are William Brewbaker and Mildred McConkey. juniors led by Allen Highfield. sophomores under Glenn Campbell. The Annual staff is formed. editor William Brewbaker and Malcom Smith among editors and managers. The Debating Club roster expanded. Lambda Sigma initiated many girls. football season opens September 26 with Mt. Pleasant High and Alma teams at Davis field. Alumni entertained. scrimmage workouts begin. athletic dues urged. George Henry named pianist at Vaudette Theatre replacing William Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Muscott
Georgiana Gossett
Malcom Smith
William Brewbaker
Mildred McConkey
Allen Highfield
Mildred Cash
Vida Grieg
Arlo Eckert
Howard Rogers
the Athletic Association
Jay Carmer
Herbert Walker
Edwin Mahr
Verne Handley
Howard Handley
Lee Sharrar
Carl Dewitt
Harry Stevens
Robert Adams
Lester Haner
Glen Campbell
Justin Cash
Long obituary column details many families and deaths
Alonzo Rose born March 12 1856 Osseo Hillsdale County Michigan died September 12 1914 aged 54 years 6 months after a life spanning Wisconsin Hillsdale and Kal mazoo then Ithaca wife Emma Stevens seven children Pannie John Mrs Eyer Robert Earl Bonnie Charles with sites Baldwinsville Alberta North Star Adrian and more. Muriel Meyer died September 13 1914 age 2 years 8 months 1 day. Ellie Bevee died in Detroit then interred North Star. Rev Marion L Roe died in Detroit. Jacob Lehaub died September 20 1914 Lafayette aged 34. Marriages children and multiple grandchildren listed with many towns including Lafayette Oswego Milwaukee Pontiac and Hamlet. Funeral services held in Lafayette Presbyterian Church.
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Alonzo Rose
James
Sarah Rose
Osseo
Hillsdale County
Mich
Moscow
Michigan
Emma A. Stevens
Pannie
Robert Kerslen
Baldwinsville
N.Y
John
Alberta
Canada
C. Eyer
North Star
Robert
Earl
Adrian
Bonnie
Charles
Wisconsin
Hillsdale
Kalamazoo
Ithaca
Rose
Ellie Bevee
Detroit
J. Bevee
Jacob Lehaub
Lafayette
Germany
America
Iss
Maury Rice
Barney
Lafayette Township
Anthony G
Christopher
Sophia
James Dillabough
Oswego
N. Y
Jacob
Stockton
Calif
Philippines
Jennie
Charles Fouse
Milwaukee
Emma
Mia. Pennfold
Willam
Wilson
George
Dakota
Frank
Alvin
Bert
Elmer
Ella
D. Miller
Hamlet
Ohio
Luella
Henry Stevenson
Pontiac
Schaub
Lafayette Presbyterian Church
Birds and community clubs plan fall meeting for the birds
The article urges readers to prepare for winter by helping local birds. It calls on Bird Club Women’s Club Improvement League Rod and Gun Club Boy Scouts Campfire Girls and all clubs to participate. Alma Youth Bird Club officers will attend and seek input on bird boxes nesting success and incidents affecting birds to guide future help. HH N McCurdy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Club
Improvement Levcue
Rod and Gun Club
Boy Scouts
Alma Bint
N. McCurdy
Herrs Receive Farewell From Friends Before Winter Move
Mr and Mrs Joseph Herr of Em merson were bid farewell Saturday by many friends before their short Ohio visit and winter in Princeton California. Rev R L McLain Ithaca conducted services and interment was in Lafayette cemetery. Judge and Mrs W H Beasley returned from Detroit after visiting their daughter Mrs F L Howard and attending the G A R encampment and State Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McLain
Ithaca
Lafayette
Joseph Herr
Emmerson
Ohio
Princeton
Calif
W. H. Beasley
Detroit
F. L. Howard
Wheeler School Notes Notes on staff and pupils at Wheeler
Mamie Baird editors the Wheeler School notes report the new school year start on Monday September Tth. Miss Maxham returns as High School teacher while 40 primary pupils and 23 intermediate pupils are enrolled. The Girls Beskein Ball teams list players, and canoeists Ray Tomlin and Fred Randolph recount their six day trip from Alma to Saginaw with provisions carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxham
Wheeler Hies
Iligh
Viva Hillock
Alfred Wolansky
Mabel
Alice
Florence Reid
Nettie Miller
Clare
Mich
Miss White
Caro
Mazie Coleman
Martha Klenke
Ivah Allen
Lil‘Tish Smith
Hazel Cooper
Alice Watson
Mamie Baird
Ethel Hoarde
Ruth Allen
Ray Tomlin
Fred Randolph
Owosso
Alma
Saginaw
Garden Club of Alma Hosted by Mrs J T Ewing
The Garden Club of Alma was entertained at Mrs J T Ewing s Grant Avenue home on Wednesday afternoon. The reception was one of the most elaborate ever given in the city and credited to the hostess for her skill in entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
J.T. Ewing
Grant Avenue
Items of Special Interest For Sale Jet Owned by Amanda Teer
For sale a jet owned by Amanda Teer, inquire of John Sullivan. Also notice of lost parcel in Alma Michigan depot with owner’s name on package. Finder returns to 11 Einecith Ave and receives reward. Also for sale a new Steven passenger touring car in first class condition. Address care of this paper 1816.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Teer
John Sullivan
Alma
Mich
Einecith Ave
Pevarus
Steven
Local Figures Travel and Visits Across Cities
A compilation of brief society and business travel notes shows Ben Gardner of St Louis visiting Alma on Friday. Other residents and guests include Mrs W E Baker and Mrs Albert Ray in Ithaca, W A Shelters in Alma, L Wagner of Breckenridge in Alma, and Miss Myrtle Carter visiting Ashley friends. Additional movements involve Mrs J E Shellhaas in Mt Pleasant, Jotham Allen and John McIntyre attending a Detroit fair, and multiple trips to St Louis Detroit Toledo and Ann Arbor for personal or professional reasons. A three month old son of Barney Snyder battles spinal trouble and Mrs Mable Wolfgang with three children visit Alma friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Gardner
St. Louis
W. E. Baker
Ithaca
Albert Ray
W. A. Shelters
Belding
L. Wagner
Breckenridge
Alma
Will Ainsley
Ann Arbor
E. H. Maples
Clare
Myrtle Carter
Jin Ashley
K. Gould
Bay City
W. W. Ferris
George T. Clark
John H. Castle
Winn
Charles
Eaton Rapides
Clifford Stegle
E. Church
Frank Church
Detroit
Perry Adams
Toledo
Freemont
Ohio
J. E. Shellhaas
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Sneary
Ezra Smith
Chas
Rhodes
M. L. Carmony
Lansing
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Xsan
Alma Markets
Tihucskay
RTE
Inprense
REA Jorrense
Ingrenwe
Singl Aid Society
Therease Epworth League
Michigan Christian Advocates
Jasaeh
Mra
A. Walker
Minnesota
Chester
Chiss
Glenn Campbell
Kenneth Montiel
Bob Schultz
Marian Chick
Edwin Mai
Clarence Bang
Hart
Ruth Kelly
Ruth Bennett
Elain Losey
Laura Miller
Glen Rockwell
Ciue
Lambda Sigma Literary Society
Neola Wereel
Huldah Ward
Pearl Grimm
Helen Grimm
Clara Waber
Bertha Waber
Hazel Pritchard
Thelma Stevens
Margaret Tubbs
Hildred Worthing
Leona Serwent
Fern Coleman
Hazel Shankel
Mt. Pleasant High
Davis Field
Bay
Crisp
George Henry
Vaudette Theatre
William Gallagher
Alma College
Muriel Meyer
Dettmer Meyer
New Haven Township
James Ernest
Louise
New Haven Church
Wheeler School Notes
Dwight Collison
Henry Mischler
Rollo Allen
Fobacco
Wil Particulars
Hemet Tobacco Co
New York
Robert N. Rossime
Tom Smith
Park Ave
Clarence
Bicknell, Clare
Hamilton
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
W. Superior St
Libby, McNeil & Labby
Maple Ave
State St
Silk
Buck
R. B. Wildermuth
Work Colt
E. N. Dubois
Grover Ave
Jens
Wright House
Isart
Inqaire
George Sharerer
LOGAL
Harold Metcalf
Chase
L. Dickerson
New York State
Dewitt
Joe Vought
Barney Snyder
Mable Wolfgang
Vestaburg
Walter Booth
Vores
Young
Len
Ralston Shoes
G. J. Maier & Co
Cushing & Benedict
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