Gratiots List of Men Who Want to Stay Home
Gratiot County records show a long list of men seeking exemption from service. Local draft board workers review claims as community debate grows.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
Names of veterans and claimants listed in lente consent
Long OCR list names many individuals and places including Alma Ithaca Breckenridge St Louis Perrinton Carson City and North Star. The fragment records a ledger of exemp or claims tied to service and widows with several surnames repeated across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Middleton
Haley
Michael J
Ithaca
Tinkham
Ralph
Forest Hill
Breslin
Henry
St. Louis
Holmes
Guy Cecil
von Thorn
Dwight
Alma
Stitt
Thomas Brooke
McLain
Edward
Adams
Melvin L
Surti
Georgie C
Peiffer
Peter Wm
Carson City
Mayes
Roland Ivy
Loudenbeck
Perrinton
Sadler
Ernest
Elwell
R. J. Brock
Dallas D
Andrews
John G
Peterson
Raymond W
Baker
Hayden
Paents
Lie A
Richey
Burdon
Caro
Crooks
Arthur George
Short
Joe
Wheeler
Ford
Hiram J
Crites
Ross
Jozwiak
Dunn George
Breckenridge
Cram
Ted
Elwell R
Johnson
Ward
Collison
Roy
Potter
Pino
Austin L
Hurochariky
Paul
Banalatey
Scramlin
Edwin Ray
Riverdale
Graham
Louis
Marzolten
Pit
Tithaca
Bowen
Gramer Lewis
Wruarer Paul D
Estley
van George
Whitmore
Wm. H
Ree
John Patrick
Ja Wise
James Alvin
Pompeii
Sampoon
Frank Ithaca
Carvolink
Prank L
Birmingham
Martian
Bultser
Jacob A. Alma
Buergo
Procharka
Jevey
McWinger
Aubrey
Novotny
Frank
Matinister
Wassa
Joseph
Bannister
Sears
Wm Chanvey
Rummel
Gus
Merrill
RFD
Garner
Clayton
Midileton BR
Robert B
Rank
Midileton R
Waolens
Daviul
North Star
Spangler
Roy Monroe
Merrill R. J. Hagen
Fred
Bradford
Russell R
Lytle
John
Beshgetoor
Alonzo
Hansen
William
Watkin
Otis
Elm Hall
Locke
Harold Alger
DeClaott
Julius
Nagel
Emil
Callison
Ben
Hart
Harry E
Kennedy
Frank J
Coleman
Virgil Hi
Reed
Lyle C
North
Star
Mikly
Mike
Haca
Fern Ingemanson
Edwin Eugene
Iy Mouser
Harold F
Wolf
Lewis W
Crandell
Leland David
Eli Henry
Pre
Alvin
Oliver
Robert
Frayer
St. Johns
Ferguson
Clifton
Griner
Forest Paul
Smith
William E
Women Added to Republic Truck Plant Workforce
In the Republic Motor Truck Company plant in this city about thirty women have joined the factory line. The shift reflects wartime labor needs as men head to military service, with women shown capable of handling lighter, precise tasks. The move mirrors national trends as U S industries mobilize for war and increase female participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Republic Motor Truck Company
Europe
United States
Alma Home Guards Meeting Planned at City Hall
Interested residents are invited to attend a meeting at Alma city hall on Tuesday evening August 21 at 7 PM to discuss forming the Alma Home Guards. The gathering seeks local volunteers and organizers for a community defense group.
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Alma Home Guards
Auust
Special School District Election On Building Sites And Funds
Notices call a special election for the voters of School District No 1 Arcada and Pine River on Friday evening August 24 to decide on two new school sites and funds for a temporary school. Elmwood subdivision six lots for 1200 and Old Fairgrounds eight lots for 2500. Board seeks 4000 for temporary Elmwood school and 900 to equip. 1000 to purchase old District No 2 property. 1100 for additional building in Hillcrest subdivision. Election aims to resolve school needs amid rapid city growth and consolidate facilities for years ahead.
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Arcada
Pine River
Elmwood
Ubedivie
Lion
Superior Street
Republic Motor [Truck Company
Panground
Michigan Avenue
Fairground
Equnty
Rine River
Fairgrounds
Hilleres
Jeada
New Riverview Sub-Division On South State Street
Riverview, a new sub-division with river frontage on the south bank of Pine River, is on the market. Blakely & Ward are selling agents. The tract fronts River side drive and offers two houses to be built soon. It is an attractive, close in subdivision in Riverview.
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Riverview
Blakely & Ward
Sceewet
Fronia
Pine River
Riverside Drive
Another Race Meet at City View Subdivision
An event titled another race meet will be held Saturday afternoon at City View subdivision in St. Louis with no admission charges. A simultaneous sale of lots is planned. The prior Saturday affair failed to draw, though many lots were reportedly sold. George M. Cobain hosts Broadway stones idle hour advertisement.
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City View
St. Louis
Pollasky seeks 10 year extension of street railway franchise
At a Tuesday city council meeting Alma voters will decide on extending the Mur ivie Pollasky street railway franchise for ten years from September 1. The measure follows earlier grants and cites a new power plant as support for expansion. The council may also approve a bond issue at the August election.
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Murivie
Pollasky
Record
St. Louis
Ithaca
Alma
Polinsky
Heould
Te Onsitance
Alma Men Earn Commissions From Training Camp
Four Alma men who joined the Fort Sheridan camp received commissions as lieutenants. James A. Greene, former Alma city attorney, became a first lieutenant at Port Sheridan, the highest honor among Alma recruits. Others, Mark L. Spinney, Lewis J. Sarvis, Emmet J. Hoolihan, Floyd Smith, and Merritt Miller, attained second lieutenancies. Greene may be deployed to Europe. Sarvis and Spinney hold reserve corps ranks, while Hoolihan and Spinney advance in infantry units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Fore Sheridan
Fort Benjamin Harrison
James A. Greene
Port Sheridan
Mark L. Splaney
J. J
Spme
Alna
Lewi J. Sarvis
Alma College
Almanian
Emmet J. Hoolihan
Floyd Smith
Merritt Miller
Sarvig
Offiers Reserve Corps
Spinney and Hoolihan
Greene
National Army
Europe
Alma Developments to Advertise Second Page in Alma
The Alma Development Company plans a second page ad in two weeks to outline city development, mid division work, and homes for homeseekers in Alma. Southview Land Company runs a half page for the seniors week, promoting nearby fine lots near the board of trade factory in the south part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Development Company, Limited
Alma
Southview Land Company
Ite Xair
Board of Trade
Alma Record
Banana as Food Shapes Global Economy Amid Rising Costs
The article argues that bananas influence world economies as living costs rise. It notes limited US use, with locals frying or baking where grown and multiplying uses like flour confectionery. Fermented and dried forms are mentioned as potential food value, though the text is fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanarias
Crowder Tightens Draft Exemption Rules Emphasizes National Duty
Proved Marshal General Crowder underscores that the army draft law serves the nation, not individuals, tightening exemption criteria. He warns against broad exemptions for married men and urges strict scrutiny of industrial employee claims to avoid evasion. District boards are cautioned as the process narrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Congress
General Crowder
Neasane
Jasothor
M Miltary
Alma plant eyed as big wholesale grocery for city
The Alant Record reports Symone Brothers & Company plan a large Alma wholesale grocery plant here. The firm’s Lansing ops may be minimal with Flint and Saginaw existing plants. Officials expect a major jobbing house that will boost Alma’s growth, with employment numbers and exact size to be announced in weeks. The company seeks Alma Board of Trade membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Symone Brothers & Company
Wholeaple
Lansing
Flint
Saginaw
Wholeeye Grocery
Symons Brothers
Michigan
Alma Board of Trade
Wreck halts traffic on two lines at Alma plant
A Pere Marquette through freight derailed after hitting an open switch on a sidetrack leading to the Alma Grain and Lumber Co plant on Superior Street. Cars smashed through the loading dock wall and platform, blocking both rail routes for hours. Passengers were nearby as the collision damaged depot platform and fence. trains cleared after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
Ann Arbor
Alma Grain & Luntsi Company
Superior
Thie City
Laading
Alma Gein & Lambor Company
Wis
Gain & Lumber Company
Union Depot
Lutte Street
Htves
Dodge Agency appoints dealer for Alma territory
Dodge Brothers recognize Alma as a thriving community with big automotive opportunities. Gratiot Moor Sales Co. becomes exclusive Dodge dealer with Mr Naumes as proprietor. Dodge Brothers insist on careful vetting, boasting vast sales and a dedicated staff of inspectors and labs to ensure top quality vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Feld
Dodge Brothers
Gratiot Moor Sales Co
Naumes
Lodge Brothers
Naugies
Hodge Brothers
Phyrical and Chemical Laboratories
Jrow
Alma Delays Vote on Commission Government Form
Tuesday night’s adjourned session left Alma without a vote on adopting a city commission form of government. City Attorney J. l. Spinne y urged slower work to refine the proposal for spring, with officials to draft details while voting remains pending until then. Next films and novelties listed for Idlehour showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eity Council
Elty
Alma
Fipincey
Splaney
Bether
Delde
al Nus
Electric Plant to Rise on Pine River Bank
The new plant on the north bank of Pine River in the western city section promises to be the finest in Alma. It will be brick and tile with no wood except doors and casing, a 60 by 60 foot base, two turbines, reinforced concrete walls, fireproof frames, and a 160 foot chimney. Completion target is by Thanksgiving with operation soon after, adding a modern powerhouse to Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine River
Cerner
Nelson Fullerton
Okagiving
Alma
Married Tuesday in Alma to Miss Cornisham and Mr Van ver
Miss Cornisham and Mr Van ver, Well known Alma residents, were married Tuesday afternoon by Rev. T. G. R. Brownlow. Parents hosted a reception and luncheon for twenty five. The couple will honeymoon in Buffalo and Niagara Falls and reside at 25 Lincoln Ave after September 1. Mrs Van ver is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilesléham. Mr Van ver is son of Mr and Mrs Ed Van ver.
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Cornisham
8. Vanver
Alma
Marrigge
T. G. R. Brownlow
Antider
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lincoln Ave
Vancave
Gilesléham
Mr. Vancore
Ed Vancore
Election Set For August in Alma Bond Proposals
Alma voters will decide three bond propositions in August to fund sewer extensions and street paving. A 126000 bond total covers sewer work and extensions on about 100 streets, with 10000 for paving East Superior and Bridge avenues and 276000 for water mains extension. The council unanimously set the election date and aims to start work this fall if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Menard i
East Superior
Budd Avenue
Pere Marquette
Grover J Avenue
Bridge ‘Avenue
East Superior Street
Michigan Avenue
West Superior Street
College
Waterworka
Who has the Fatal Ring Adv Picnic Here
The Order of the Eastern Star in Gratiot and Isabella counties held its annual basket picnic in Wright Park last Friday. Ladies from both counties attended the big event with masons and Eastern Star members from across the state. Superintendent Herbert M. Montague welcomed visiting chapters. Edward Duel, Mt Pleasant mayor, gave the response. Other speakers included John Rawson of Grand Rapids Judge Lewis Fond of Newberry Veank T. Lodge of Detroit and Frances E. Watson of Reed City Montrose. The program focused on a patriotic theme, making this year’s affair notably different and memorable.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Gratiot
Isabella
Wright Park
Aed
Eastern Star
Courstion
Herbert M. Montague
Michigan Masonic Home
Edward Duel
Mt Pleasant
John Rawson
Grand Rapids
Lewis Fond
W. GM
FL & A
Newberry
Veank T. Lodge
Detroit
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Republic Company
Home Guards
Geo, M. Coban
Idle Hour
Adv
Marcus Pollasky
Aime
Axfirers
Symons Brothers & Company
Alma Plant
Manonie
Peter Kauffenberger
Nettie Lane
Queer
Pete Marquette
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
Idlahour
Ady
Dodge Agency
Dodge Automobile
Geo. M. Cohan
Broadway Jones
Idlehour
Motoy
Idlehour Saturdiy
Arly
Electric Company Will
Central Michigan Light & Power Co
Rev. Brownlow
Natermain
Idlehour Soon
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