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Grand Rapids politics and WCTU drive Valley City loyalties
The Statesman reports Valley City politics centered on a six year Senate term for a prominent local figure. It notes strong local Republican support, a wave of official offices held by Valley City residents, and debate over leadership of Ways and Means. Also covered is Marshall WCTU’s history and aims, urging unity, youth education, and a public library reading room to uplift families and curb alcohol abuse.
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Grand Bartles
Sally
Grand
United States
Milan
Michigan
House of Representatives
State’ Board of Health
Agricultural College Board
State
Milistary Board
State Soldiers’ Home Board
State Board of Corrections and Charities
Board of Regents
University of Michigan
Board of ‘Trustees
Michigan Asylum
Grand Rapids
Washton
Burrows
House
Congress
Ways and Means
Senate
Blaine
Conklin
Logan
Dawes
Garfield
Hale
Frye
Sherman
Julius C. Burrows
Leaven
City
Harvey J. Hollister
Ransom C. Luce
Martin L. Sweet
William A. Berkey
Charles W. Garfield
Aaron B. Turner
Col. E. 8. Pierce
Col
P. W. Fox
Kent County
Mr. Burrows
W. GC
T .U
Lla
Baptist Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Warsuf
Lee
Tora
Suile
Hong
Indiana
Marshall
Sone
Loyal Temperance Legion For
Thoa
T. U