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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1917

Page

8

Local Bits From Various Cities and People

Bruce Failing of Detroit and Royal Hyde were in town on business while Charley Burns and Mrs. Stadinberger visited relatives. The article notes theatre ads and upcoming local engagements, mentions Myra Teeples’s death, and reports real estate deals by Clarence Wheeler selling land to Republic Motor Truck Company near plant one. Names include Detroit, Shepherd, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Ithaca, Alma, Perry, and Milwaukee.

Bruce Failing Detroit Royal Hyde Shepherd C. A. Miller J. D. Spinney Ithaca Mornion Ady Hoc” Harmon Grand Rapids Kalamaxoo Charlie Burns Mr Stadinberger George E. Sharrar Charles Goggin Saginaw J. EB Collings Bell Patty” Arduckie Romeo Idlehour Fred Houser Pearl Beard G. McVicker W. Chirk Mason Floyd U. Glass GC. V. Calking Alma Developiment Company Mt. Pleasant Sylvia Gaffney Gaffney Chicago Ilinois M.andrews Little Son Lansing Margaret Winn Peor Glenn Wilbur Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc R. B. Wagnes Gratiot County Gas Company Tennnessee Georgia Tess Mpetinie Mra Francis King Purdey Milwaukee Wisean Hooper Cll. Hood Wincelein Willian H. Maser Presbyterianehuve Hood Alma Model Bakery Mrs. Histline Robnso JD. We Robinson New York Clarence Wheeler Watate Deter Bridge Avenue Farias Derby Lake Sud Journis Stanton Center Sidney Center Phillip Mic

Genesta Theatre to Present Thy Great Secret Serial Show

The Genesta Theatre plans a Wednesday evening showing of the thrilling serial Thy Great Secret starring Francie X Bushman and Francis Tayi. A tale of brainy conspirators led by The Great Master features multimillionaire Thomas Clarke who seeks to waive wealth to his niece Beverly Clarke, while Dr Zulph plots to seize tainted treasure and the gang kidnaps Beverly.

Genesta Theatre Francie X. Bushman Francis Tayi Lve Thomas Clarke Conscience Atricken Beverly Clarke Secret Seven Zulph Clarke Beverly William Montgomery Strong Strong Marten

Record of the Past Prominent 1906 Doan's Kidney Pill endorsement

A garbled 1906 testimonial by CB Webster of Hastings Michigan praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. It notes long use over six years, with continued reliance on the medicine and a recommendation. Also mentions a 1017 tax collection note and prices from Alma Sealain and other items, reflecting a jumble of ads and notices.

Webster W. Centr Hhaca Mich Doan Mr. Webster Thane Foster-Millurn Co Buffalo N.Y

Open September term at Coed

Students and staff prepare for the term start at Coed Chae tary. The inner Gyre Pree notes opening on September fourth with plans to have staff on hand when school begins. Officials hope all school work begins with minimal disruption.

Dave

Coast Artillery Seeks Mobile Heavy Guns for Defense

Captain Arthur Hyde argues for supplementing fixed coast defense with portable heavy artillery. He notes mobility choices between railcar mounted and motorized coastal guns, but cites current highway limits. He praises the Good Roads movement and urges military road planning along the shore for future security.

Arthur Hyde U, 8

Farrington Reunion Honors Pioneers of Gratiot Farm

A large gathering marked Mr and Mrs Farringtons birthday at their Ithaca area farm home about forty relatives from Saginaw Alma Ithaca and St Louis attended the annual reunion now in its twelfth year. Residents since 1854 they are among Gratiot County pioneers with a bountiful dinner and a note of gratitude from art friend Mr Chaffin who attended.

E ©. Farrington Ithaca Saginaw Alma St. Louis Mr. Chaffin

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