Local option speech stirs Alma audience at opera house
The crowd, largely male, heard W A Babike discuss local option and prohibition in Gratiot County. He recalled a 6 year old anti local option speech, denied favoring liquor interests for pay, urged keeping saloons out, and urged adoption of local option at the April election amid concerns about saloon bonds and outside influence.
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Opera House
W. A. Bable
Elder
Babike
Temperance
St Ard
Gratiot
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Iengo
St Louis
Basina
Arncon
Grator County
Alma
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Prohibit Saloons to Shield Youth and Morals
A speaker argues the municipality must ban saloons to prevent vice and crime. He compares liquor to disease, urges voters to eliminate saloons to protect children and communities, and cites health and safety metaphors while urging unity against open alcohol outlets.
Marriage Licenses Report From North Shade and Nearby Areas
A list of marriage licenses shows individuals from North Shade and surrounding locales. Names include William Morrison and Elizabeth Reynolds both 66, with others such as Eugene Emmert aged 4 and Lillian Peters 21. Further entries list William Fisher 21, Stella Reed 41, Raymond W Jones 21, Nancy Ebright 28, and Alexander Kobtbina 43 among many others with varying ages and towns like Itheca Carson City Alma Shargis Mich and Gratiot Ca.
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Eugene Emmert
Toledo
Lillian Peters
Itheca
Napoleon B. Collins
Samper
Clara Belle French
Carson City
William Fisher
Emerson Stella Reed
Bethany
Raymond W. Jones
Alma Nancy Ebright
Sumner Alexander Kobtbina
Alma Mr
Annie Dove
Alma Charles Wagner
Obio Agerta Bobow
Louis John W Federwpiel, Jr
Lafayete Hasel Bowhy
Special Sale of Sheet Music at Packard Music Store
The ad announces a special sale offering full and complete sheet music by Hine. It states the items will be offered Saturday April 4 at special prices at Packard Music Store located at 130 West Superior Street.
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States Eye Forest Tax Changes Across New England
A New Hampshire led study, with the U S Forest Service, probes forest land taxation and fire protection to guide revisions. Maine New York and Pennsylvania consider shifts taxing timber lands to balance forest preservation with public revenue. Maine faces a 2 percent tax proposal while New York seeks heavier stumpage levies. Pennsylvania weighs rebates, Michigan flags growing forests as productive assets.
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New Hampshire State Forestry Commission
United States Forest Service
New Hampshire
Ncessary
J. H. Foster
Forent Service
Washington
New York
Maine
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Foster
Hampshire
Forest Service
Palo
Wight
Becaus Woodlands
Kind Words for Mr King Endorsement in Gratiot County
Gratiot County Herald praises Francis King as best fit for district delegate to the Republican National Convention. Reed City convention to urge his election with a strong local delegation. North and south candidates Hull and King described as wealthy and influential. King's image featured in St Louis Republican. Chicago convention in June noted.
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Gratiot County
Fraccis King
King
Reed City
Gratiot
Big Rapids
Michael Brown
H. 8
Hall
Traverse City
Francis King
St. Louis
Brown
Hull
The
St Louis
Aluia
Chicago
Jane
A Beautiful Lawn Upgrade Sale Offers Muck and Sand
Local ad promotes black muck or hinek muck for lawn leveling top dressing and plant resets. Also offers sand for binding and turf prep with delivery to the city and contact via Union phone numbers.
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Oatares
Otters
Mack
Union
Young
Alma
May Lose Their Homes In Port Huron Fraternity Case
In Port Huron Michigan Maye Judger Law and Tappan debate which of four times prevents to them is liable or receiver of the United Home Pretenties fraternity. William Soutar’s name leads to appointment. Judges consider criminal action against Wilson. a receiver may be appointed to settle the wreckage and creditors receive pro rata shares. Trustees face potential prosecutions and bail considerations.
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Dench
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Wilton
Speeches Hint at Targeting Boys to Stir Drink Appetite
An Ohio State Liquor Langue officer urges creating an appetite for liquor, arguing that sales rely on forming tastes in boys after they reach manhood. He claims missionary work among the young will yield profits, urging relentless promotion despite moral concerns.
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Ohio
Sears
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Gralot
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Altos
France
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Thane
Businens
Hanor
Johnny
Willie
Towibeh
William Morrison
North Shade
Mre
Elizabeth Reynolds
Menced
New Hamp
Shire
MR. King
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