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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
4
Local merchants, urged by editors, should advertise to counter mail order houses. The piece argues publishers must support dealers, noting gains when communities advertise and inform customers of stock. It cites Alfa merchants meeting mail-order prices and stresses home buying advantages if goods are as represented and service is prompt.
The Gratiot County Good Health Society launches its first annual Good Health Week in Alma starting Sunday at 3 PM and running to Thursday. The program features three oclock meetings, free admission for all, and talks by noted Michigan health speakers. The State Board of Health exhibits will be set up October 2 with explanations by an expert, and the Gratiot County group plans further details later. The effort, led by the Women's Civic League, aims to educate for living, not just knowing, to reduce crime costs linked to disease and poor environments. The Marquette Chronicle notes the State Health Exhibit drew strong interest at the county fair, with charts on health trends, fly and tuberculosis care, infant care, water and teeth, and a lecture by Frank J. Pienta.
A local Good Health Week offers prize money for essays by district and state pupils. Senior and junior divisions award up to 100 dollars with varied 1 to 5 dollar prizes. Essays must address health topics, be 200 to 400 words, and submitted by October 18th to named committee members in multiple Michigan cities.
J W Priest pastor at residence 802 Gratiot Avenue Bundey. Morning service at 10 00 with sermon Thy Word have hid us my heart. Sunday School at 11 00. P A meeting at 6 50 on State Missions Catechism. Evening service at 7 00 with sermon Por what do you hope. Thursday night prayer meeting. All invited to these services and pursuits.
Preaching by the pastor at Methodiat Episcopal Church Sunday at 100 kpm. and THO py om Billy School at 11.80 a.m. Junior Epworth League at 2:30 p.m. Epworth League at 0 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at T:0 p.m. Strangers welcome. Parsonage 724 State Bt.
A historical notice lists pastors and schedules for Pree Methodist and Saint Joan churches. It covers September meetings, prayer services, sermons, Sunday School, and public worship times with cordial welcomes to all attendees.
The United Doctors, licensed in Michigan, offer free examinations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for men women and children suffering from chronic nervous and bodily diseases. They claim dramatic, sometimes miraculous results without surgery, promising analysis of urine samples and treatment of a wide range of conditions.
A historical piece urges working women to open bank accounts and cultivate saving habits as protection against poverty and loss of position. It contrasts wives or daughters of laboring men with independent workers who must rely on their own earnings, stressing discipline, future security, and personal independence. The article also mixes domestic recipe fragments and an obituary for Catherine Anne Walker, detailing her family and life in Michigan.
The piece argues individuality depends on proper conditions and environment. It warns that a person shaped by harsh surroundings absorbs mud, while fruitfulness comes from favorable placement, echoing the parable of the sower and Columbus Obio.
A traditional tale explains newborn spirits sending flowers to comfort grieving parents. Malvina’s loss spurred a song sung to young women about her son seen as a Hebe cloud, gifting daisies described as the flower of innocence.
The notice lists contain names Mise Irene Darling Frank Fowler Beulah Kelly Mike Florent Watenn EL J LaBelle Pred Meiterieiber Albert Nelson Mrs Fred Nicholeon Albert R. Rowtinu Mrs Jutuy Bowarshy Frank Thayer Bessie Wheelny. If uncalled, items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on October 4 1915.
People wishing to hire the popular auctioneer Mr Helman for motion sales this fall should engage his services early. Daten can be arranged through the Record.
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