26 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
1
The Alma Record warns subscribers that government orders require cash in advance by October 1 to receive the paper. Those in arrears must pay by next Thursday or risk removal from the list and handover to a collector. Office hours extended Friday and Saturday to settle accounts.
Two Gratiot county men killed on the western front raise the county total to ten. Private William Foreman of Alma, later Rockford, Illinois, killed August 1, and George Myers died the same day. J. Martin of Ashley reported killed last Friday. Private Richard Willoughby of Perrinton listed missing, possibly prisoner in Hun hands. Private Merton Coleman of Ithaca seriously wounded but expected to recover.
Gratiot county’s honor roll grows with ten women among the fallen or died of wounds and water incidents. Names include Alma residents Leslie Mclean and Fluid Sanchez, with other sers and privates from North Star Breckenridge Alma St Louis Ashley. Death dates range from June to August in the war.
President Wilson proclaims Saturday October 12 as Liberty Day the 126th anniversary of America’s discovery and calls on citizens to celebrate with commemorations pageants harvest home festivals and other demonstrations and directs federal employees to have a holiday.
Harry Chambers of this city appeared before Justice of the Peace Mim H Rogers on a charge of assault and battery. He pleaded guilty and was fined fifteen dollars plus costs or ten days in jail. The judge then paroled him on the condition he attend church for eight successive Sundays at the M E church, marking his first churchgoing in twelve years.
Irving Hisil reports a bumper mint crop from seven acres in Sumner township. The mint was planted on low land with the nec and crop on the same land. Harvest yielded $1,220.61, a fine return for the work on the seven acres. Smoke the hest. Vanigns.
Alma College prepares for a Tuesday opening with about 1500 students expected, mainly Students' Army Training Corps members and women. Military drill starts after meals and athletic activities follow, with cots arriving later and activities adjusted, including the dismissal of collegiate societies for the year.
The opening high school football game of the season moves from Davisfield Friday afternoon to Siginnaw due to Saginaw's travel issues. Alma hosts East Side next Friday with plans for a strong East Side challenge on the local field. In a separate note, Alma banks will open Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. to accept Fourth Liberty Loan volunteer subscriptions.
A woman suffrage meeting was held Tuesday at Mrs. Harvinton’s Ithaca home with about forty attendees including nineteen township chairmen and the executive committee. Mrs. Pherson of Saginaw urged campaign work and praised Gratiot’s county organization. Mrs. Shepard announced Alma merchants will donate advertising space to suffrage, first ad next week. A revolt was addressed to Ora J. Smith urging Gratiot’s delegation to press the Republican State convention to endorse woman suffrage.
The Alm Record announces W. Ty. Tucker's Gratiot County History now available through The Record at $1.00 in person or $1.20 postpaid, state delivery $1.45 postpaid. The work, IMH pages with numerous photographs, took five years to compile and is described as the only accurate county history. Orders accepted by cash or mail with limited stock.
The X-Cel-All Paint company showcased at Grand Rapids fair drawing about eight thousand visitors. The booth promoted Alma's paint and its manufacturing city name, with literature on Alma and its opportunities. A Saginaw fair advertising push and new Alma letterhead were planned to extend the campaign.
Loa Mull, a Hamilton township farmer, reportedly received yellow paint treatment for alleged slackerness after remarks against the government and refusal to buy bonds or support war drives. The barn bore the word Slack er in large letters visible from a distance. The Commercial Coast line has become Michigan Fuel with George Bleech as manager.
Big gathering expected as the Synod of the Presbyterian church of Michigan convenes in Alma for a four day session in October. Trustees of Alma College meet likely on Tuesday with Founders Day observed that evening marking Alma College’s thirty seventh anniversary. Notables from Presbyterian churches across the state and church officials will attend including Rev Frederick Oxtoby of Huron College and Dr John L Marquis secretary of home missions.
Ray V Reshgetoor, a sought after city instructor in electrical fields, has accepted a University of Michigan offer to teach Radio and Electrical Engineering and Telephony to Student Army Training Corps students. Yale had offered but he chose Michigan where he studied Alma College honors.
The county chairman Jaimes W. Robinson writes to Gratiot County residents urging support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. He states a $500,000 goal and calls Liberty Loan workers to recruit and man the home front trenches to honor soldiers in France. Signed J. Wo Hobinseon Chairerson and RL. Guggin Secretary.
Chapter fourteen of the proposed city charter outlines broad powers for the commission including restraint of nuisances, licensing of entertainment venues and gambling, regulation of transportation, meat inspection, and control of public health matters. It also covers road and rail permissions, building ordinances, and continuing powers of fourth class cities. Chapter fifteen sets fiscal year timing and budget procedures, requiring a May estimate, public hearing, and approved expenditures within current revenues, with borrowing powers as needed.
Gratiot County launches the Fourth Liberty Loan with a countywide house to house canvass starting Saturday September 28. The quota is five million dollars, higher than the Third Liberty Loan, and every resident is urged to subscribe to their limit. A three day volunteer booth plan will begin in select towns, followed by a rapid county wide campaign directed by township and ward chairs. The Jackie band from Great Lakes will visit Ithaca St Louis Alma, with posters listing schedule and locations. A special committee will pursue larger subscriptions and interview non subscribees.
Hillsdale College meets Alma College on Davis field this Saturday afternoon in a game moved from the opener. Coach Helmer says the date stands and both teams will have limited practice, while Alma must rebuild most of last year’s lineup. Alma faces a tough schedule with M. A. C. next, needing the experience badly.
Lyman Howe traveling festival presents moving pictures at the Mel church on October 6 under the Youre Man’s club auspices. Features include marines in action, battle plane maneuvers, southern France views, Mexico, Rocky Mountain wildlife, and other educational images. A matinee and an evening show are planned.
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