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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1912

Page

4

Dodds for Congress Promoted by Gratiot County Republicans

Francis H. Dodds of Mt Pleasant is urged as the Republican candidate for the Eleventh District. The piece praises his Washington record, loyalty to constituents, and calls for voter support at the August primary. It warns on district reconfiguration and outlines constitutional paths if no president or vice president is chosen by inauguration day.

Francis H. Dodds Mt. Pleasant Gratiot Clare Mr. Dodds Meyer Post Michigan Saginaw Francis H Dodds Gratiot County Washington House Senate Sherman Marshall Secretary of State Knox

The 1912 election forecast from the Courier-Herald

The 1912 national election possibility is analyzed, noting Roosevelt and Johnson as third party contenders and the chance of no majority. The piece explains how a House vote could decide the presidency, with states split and the present Democratic House needing 25 states to reach a majority.

Roosevelt Johnson Courier-Herald Henry Clay William H. Crawford Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams House Adams Wilson Taft House of Representatives Delaware New York

TURN OUT MEET AND HEAR HIM CANDIDATE ROBERT S MILLER

Robert S Miller candidate for Representative in the State Legislature will meet voters at multiple county locations on Saturday. He will be accompanied by others and will speak at Sumner New Haven Center Serhtin Milldlen Perrintin Ashley Banister North Star Relice Wheeler Breckenridge in the forenoon and afternoon slots with start times ranging from 1:00 to 4:20 pm. He is described as sincere and entertaining.

Robert S. Miller Thestay Auras Sumner New Haven Weclock Perrintin Eelock Pompeii Welock Ashley Ternoon Banister North Star Wheeler Breckenridge Mr. Miller

Debate on Sunday labor postponed to August 21

County clerk hopeful Fred C. Pennett urges hearing a debated question on Sunday labor, postponed until Wednesday at the Methodist church. Debaters are experienced public speakers, with the series drawing growing attention and offering both instruction and entertainment.

Methodist Church Vaudette de la Geneste Geneste la Belle

Primary Election Law Discussed by J Lee Potts

In a county tour readers ask about the Primary Election Law. It explains enrollment, eligibility, transfers, and the chance to enroll on primary day with oath. Enrolled voters must vote wisely. passage of time and education on the law will let the best qualified officials win the fall ticket.

Sone Agai J. Lee Potts

Outlook Buoys Business Amid Crop Prospects

Optimistic outlook pervades business circles as Western crop prospects brighten. Reports show bumper potential for Western cereal production and improved railcar supply to move crops. Iron and steel markets rally with anticipated price increases.

Westrn Lysines

Bulls Haul Street Cars To Daet Port Line

Four miles of street railway operate from the port to Daet in the Philippines. Bulls haul the cars and passengers and freight flow steadily. The small system runs the full distance in about twenty minutes, with animals pulling the wagons without undue effort.

Daet Phil

R. S. Miller Seeks Support for August Primary

Representation notice from Elwell candidate R. S. Miller urging support and vote on Tuesday in the August 27 primary election.

Independent Republican Governor Osborn backs Roosevelt ticket

A Sault Ste. Marie dispatch quotes Governor Chase S. Osborn as an independent Republican Progressive who will preserve allegiance to the Republican party yet reserve the right to vote for his chosen candidate. He states he shall vote for Roosevelt and Johnson, praising them as true Republicans with substantial public experience, while suggesting Roosevelt may have erred in backing Wilson.

Sault Ste. Marie Chase S. Osborn Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Johnson Mr. Wilson

Tucker Announces Candidacy for Gratiot County Register

Bird J. Tucker announces his candidacy for the office of Register of Deeds in Gratiot County Michigan subject to Republican primary approval on August 27 1912. He appeals for Republican voters support in the upcoming primary.

Bird J Tucker

Alma Michigan General Primary Election Notice 1912

To qualified voters of Alma Michigan you are notified that a General Primary Election will be held Tuesday August 27 1912 for nominating candidates for United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Representative in Congress Eleventh District State Senator Representative in the Legislature and county offices including Sheriff County Clerk Judge of Probate Treasurer Register of Deeds Prosecuting Attorney Drain Commissioner two Circuit Court Commissioners two Coroners County Surveyor and Delegates to the County Conventions Polls open 7 am and close 8 pm locations First Ward City Hall Second Ward Saucey Block Third Ward Reading Room Hotel Arcada Fourth Ward W E Adams Sample Rooms City Clerk D W Adams

Alma Michigan Congress Eleventh Register of Deeds Reading Hotel Arcada W. E. Adams D. W. Adams

J P Loseys sale offers knives and forks at discount

Bargain alert as J P Losey advertises best quality knives and forks priced at four dollars originally now offered for three dollars. Limited stock remains, customers urged to act quickly.

J. P. Losey

Local Markets Corrected Thursday Market Quotations

Local market summaries list grain prices for wheat oats shelled corn and beans with per bushel and per pound rates. Live stock prices show pigs hogs beef cattle sheep lambs veal and dressed meats with per hundredweight and per pound figures. Poultry hides tallow and produce prices including butter eggs and hides.

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