Fourth Chautauqua Opens in Wright Park State i Monday
Alma's fourth annual summer chautauqua opened under Redpath Chautauqua Bureau at Wright Park amid heat wave. Killarney Girls entertained a large audience, followed by a concert and William Rainey Bennett lecture on "The Man Who Can." Weather and crowd conditions affected ticket sales. future dates uncertain but strong enthusiasm suggested for 1917.
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Alma
Redpath
William Rainey Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Weatherwax Quartet
Chas. Stelsie
Stelsie
Stelale
Union Christien
Christine
Dr. Stet
TWO NEW SUBDIVISIONS IN ALMA REPORTED
Two more subdivisions announced in Alma, making five in three months. Michigan Avenue Heights covers forty acres near Kingsbory farm east of the city, while Elm Grove spans eighty acres of the Derusha farm, also east of Alma. Company officers' names withheld. subdivision work to begin with terrace, walks, trees, and sewerage and water installations.
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Alma
Michigan Avenue Heights
Kingsbory Farm
Michigan Avenue
Elm Grove
Derusha Farm
Nomination Fight Heats Up In New Mexico Governorship
Ralph Ely, former public schools superintendent and Alma College graduate, leads Republican nomination talk in New Mexico as Democrats fear Ely's potential prevail. Bly, popular in Mexico for irrigation advocacy, is also noted. Democratic plans begin after primaries to counter Ely in the race.
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New Mexico
Ralph ©. Ely
Alma College
Ely
Democratic
Mexico
Bly
Council Passes On 100000 Bonding Issue
The Alma city council approved a 144000 water and sewer bond package for municipal improvements including a water plant, library site, and park upgrades. A committee will work with City Attorney Greene before presenting to voters. An additional 40,000 for water mains, 35,000 for sewer extension, 8,000 for library site, and 2,000 for park work were included. The special election date will be set later. The council also passed an alley and street width ordinance for new divisions. Withdrawal of L D Dickinson from the Republican gubernatorial race boosts Diekema’s Michigan campaign prospects.
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Ward
Glass and
Orwald
James Greene
Civic League
Carnegiebrary
Wright Park
Alma J
Republic Motor Truck Plant Groundbreaking and New Bonus Plan
The Republic Motor Truck Company will break ground Friday for a $50,400 plant to build a new half ton truck. The 1000 by 60 foot facility, east of the city, supports expansion and separate supervision from the old plant. E. M. Orr explains a bonus system tied to production to boost efficiency with no cap on earnings. production goals set per operation. A two ton test unit is sent to Columbus for federal demonstration.
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Republic Motor Truck Company
East Superior Street
Pere Marquette
Henry Soule
Septemer
Rugaelee
Republic Management
Miller Saw-Trimmer Company
Milter
Ruggles
Columbos
New Mexico
Mike Downing
E. M. Orr
Republic
Orr
Recital At Church Of Christ Draws Large Audience
A large audience heard Mr Meade BE Dott in a Friday night recital at the Church of Christ despite intense heat. Dott displayed a rich bari tone and skillful control with a versatile program of classical and popular numbers. Accompanist Miss Ruth Bennett impressed with several numbers. Miss Etta Tonkin Detroit offered readings well received.
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Mr. Meade BE. Dott
Church of Christ
Mr. Dott
Ruth Bennett
Etta Tonkin
Detroit
July hottest month with 102 degree high record
Local Observer P. M. Smith reports July as the hottest month in 29 years with a 102 degree high. Mean max 88, mean min 62, average 76. Total rainfall 0.56 inches, with 0.60 inches on the 1st. July had 25 clear days, 7 partly cloudy, and one cloudy day, with three storm events on the 13th 20th and 22nd.
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P. M. Smith
Hughes Accepts Republican Nomination in New York Address
Charles Evans Hughes formally accepts the Republican nomination before a capacity audience at Carnegie Hall New York City. He condemns administration policy in Mexico cites need for international organization and war prevention while endorsing protectionist economics and woman suffrage. Moody reunion at Henry Dawid home in St Louis August 16 noted with plans for a fifth annual gathering. W J Omans signs off with personal note about his wife.
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Carnegie Hall
New York City
Charles Evans Hughes
Col Roosevelt
Mexico
Republican Party
Congress
America
Silas Moody
Henry Dawid
Jenn
St. Louis
Alma School of Methods closes session with 61 certificates
The Alma School of Methods held its graduating exercises at the college chapel led by Dr. John Steel of Winona Lake Indiana. Dr Alfred Ray Atwood dean presented diplomas. Sixty one International Sunday School certificates and fifty denominational teacher training certificates were awarded.
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Alma School of Methods
College Chapel
John Steel
Winona Lake
Indiana
Alfred Ray Atwood
International Sunday School Association
Presons
Ohio
Ilinois
California
Atwood
Row. Gammon
Chicago
A. Adair
Stockbridge
J. T Veneklasen
Grand Haven
HL. J. ‘Barley
Flint
KR. B. Wilson
West Unity
Winona
Yea
Alma
Schoer
Clansex
Dr. Atwood
New Jersey
Congregational
Baptist
Methodint
Presbyterian
Anti-Saloon League of Michigan Rrea
Russel Pembrook Wins Detroit News Contest
Russell Pembrook wins the Detroit News subscription contest with twenty five twelve week pine area g for the daily in the city. Other contestants gave the winner a close prize. The winner enjoys a week’s outing at Island Lake near Brighton funded by the Detroit News. Boys from across the state will attend the camp soon.
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Letroit News
Russel Pembrook
Russel
Detroit News
Island Lake
Brighton
McFall Becomes Sole Owner Of Local Barber Shop
Duncan McFall announces he has gained control of the barber shop formerly run by McFall & Whiten. He hires Mark Shannon of Detroit to begin work next week while James McFall remains employed. With three veteran barbers, the city will have one of the best shops, and further alterations are planned.
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Duncan McFall
McFall & Whiten
McFall
Mark Shannon
Detroit
James McFall
Playground and Recreation Association to Hold Tenth Anniversary
The tenth annual anniversary of the Playground and Recreation Association of America will be in Grand Rapids on October 26. Ralph E. Hedges of Grand Rapids seeks local engagement, with Alma attendees likely. speakers include Secretary Baker General Wood and Governor Ferris. The association will establish offices in Michigan to promote playground development statewide, with a Grand Rapids location at Miner's Annex. Miner's Annex, a new restaurant by Henry and Vern Miner, opens early this week on Michigan avenue opposite the Republic to serve factory workers and the public.
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Playground and Recreation Association of America
Grand Rapids
Ralph BE
Hedges
Alma
Baker
Wood
Ferris
Michigan
Miner's Annex
Henry Miner
Vern Miner
Michigan Avenue
The
Republic
Board of Trade Buys 46 Acres for Buildings
The Board of Trade authorized the purchase of 46 acres from the A. W. Wright estate south of Ely Street and west of Hoover Avenue for 15 000.00. They also acquired 20 acres from Thomas Grover west of Greer Avenue toward the Ann Arbor Railroad for 4 000.00. Alma Home and Improvement Association takes control of Wright property at 200 per acre, plans ten new homes by contractor Henry Soule, and may plat remaining acreage for factory use while aiming to reach 125 homes in progress.
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Board of Trade
A. W. Wright
Ely Street
Bat Alms Home & Improvement Association
Wright
Henry Soule
Ainte
Alma Home & Improvement Association
German Conceit Praised by Munich Professor
A Munich professor declares Germany is divinely chosen to lead, claiming the war proves its mission to guide the world to peace. He asserts Germans possess superior spiritual gifts and that neutral nations must accept German guidance, dismissing pacifist plans.
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Haron von Stengel
University of Munich
Germany
Americar Transfer Introduces St Louis Bus Link
The Americar Transfer company of St. Louis purchased a Republic Motor Truck bus to run an hourly service between the city and St. Louis. The new pay as you enter system requires passengers to deposit fares with the driver before boarding at the front.
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Americar Transfer Company
St. Louis
Republic Motor Truck Company
Motor Transfer
Passens
BAMBER'S DRAY LINE NOTICE FOR FREIGHT AND BAGGAGE
Parties wishing dray for freight or baggage should leave word at Record wife and your wants will be cared for. BAMBER'S DRAY LINE.
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Bamber
Bryan addresses Alma crowd on peace and women voting
Hon. William Jennings Bryan spoke at the chautauqua on four pictures he has seen, urging peace and discussing woman suffrage and prohibition. He warned America must seize peace opportunities or risk losing them to others, noting the saloon harms youth and society. Bryan stayed with Hon. and Mrs. William A. Bublke.
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America
William Jennings Bryan
Chautauqua
Bryan
Cal
Ak Mission
Gratiot
Alma
Attine
Democraite
Belding
Cty
Automobios
Lund
Europe
Mr. Bryan
William A. Bublke
City
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MOODY
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W. J. Omans
RIZE
Mayground and Recreation Association of America
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