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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
4
The Alma Record lists subscription options and advertising rates in a brief notice. It notes obituary word limits and charges, with the paper registered as second class mail matter in Alma Michigan.
A faction in The Press lauds Henry Ford’s peace initiative while questioning his motives and wartime actions. The letter argues Ford’s sincerity yet criticizes past draft evasion and party alignment, urging Michigan voters to support Fordney over Townsend for continued leadership in Congress. An additional item notes Aviator Donald Smith of Alma sending a vivid World War I flying letter from Scott Field Illinois.
Michigan papers rally behind Truman H. Newberry for United States Senator. editorials praise his Roosevelt era service, industrial record, and character while urging Republican unity and strong national preparedness.
A Gratiot County election item promotes Fred F. Shafer and Emory Townsend. Shafer cites four years of service, prudent finances, and government data review by a U S Department of Agriculture official. Townsend markets himself as a reliable Republican candidate for Congress who attends to public interests.
A county notice recounts bids for Drain Commissioner and Sheriff in Gratiot on August 27. Arthur J. Murphy touts seven years on highway and two on the board of review, cites 15 miles of county drains, and urges voters to consider his record and a clean administration.
Multiple political notices from Gratiot County Republicans announce candidates for county treasurer and sheriff. Willard Falkert seeks the treasurer nomination citing years on the Board of Supervisors. Sidney A. Evey and Lewis N. Martin announce for sheriff with prior public service.
A letter from Alfred L. Willert, long time deputy sheriff, announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket for the August primaries. He invites voters to inspect his past work and pledges a impartial and thorough administration if nominated and elected.
Aaron Amon declares his bid for the State Senate nomination in the upcoming August primaries on the Republican ticket. He notes farming and wartime duties limit personal outreach but invites voters to review his record from the last two legislative sessions.
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