Start Next on Wright Avenue Paving Progress Abbreviated
Work on West Superior street trunk line paving nears completion. Excavation on Wright avenue to begin once the current phase ends and paving crews move to Wright avenue. Delays from el shortages slowed Woot Superior progress. gravel deliveries may resume work within a day. After trunk line, minor paving on Wright avenue and curb work to follow, with crane firms relocating crews to south end.
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West Superior Street
An En
Wright Avenue
Woot Superior Street
Millbrook
Hotlines, Crane & Bartling
Seal
Mnien
Ent
East Superior Vet
New Ice Company Formed To Use Alma Water
A new ice company was organized to manufacture artificial ice using Alma's pure well water. Backers see strong potential nearby with St Louis and Chicago nearby, enabling larger market reach. Plans to start at the earliest possible time with full details due next week.
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Alma
St. Louis
Haca
Chautauqua Shows Strong Support and Profit Balance
Alma ChautauquaLyceum Committee reports after settling Redpath Chautauqua guarantee a local balance of 45.55 dollars remains. Total adult tickets 1100, industrial 400, 77 children. executive committee grateful for patronage and Redpath Bureau cooperation. 11 names on the 122Chautauqua guarantee list, more names sought. signups available at local banks.
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Koertier
Alma Chautauqua -Lyceun Committee
Redpath Chautauquay
Redpath Chautauquaxene
Chautauqua
Lyceum
Mt Pleasant Auto Races Draw Central Michigan Fans
Central Michigan fans will attend a race day in Mt Pleasant featuring top drivers including Wilken and Wilcox. Event includes heats and a grand prize of 82.20 in party money. Local crowds from Lansing Detroit and nearby cities expected for a full program of fast action and demonstrations.
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Michigan
Heenbey
Wilcox
Siasinaw
Walberg
Amana
Baginuw
Mine
Prove and Hydro
Tay Uliy
Whcks
Lansing
Tite
Sint
McGall
Ginrericws
Whijtogn
Detroit
Moyt
Miko
Crert Rayndsers
Ilvurs
Nearing Completion of Union Gallon Reservoir Work
Construction on the Union Gallon reservoir proceeds rapidly with most concrete laid. Five weeks remain to final pours and form removal. A new well will reach gravel strata soon and is expected to be ready for use when the reservoir opens.
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Tae Leen
Ronrhines
Kerey
Store Break-In Primes Cleveland Street Shop for Weekend
The grocery store at Cleveland and Marthy on Bride and Rupert streets was broken into Monday night. Thieves stole cigars tobacco cigarettes and groceries and left no money. Local merchants’ deputation sought city protection for East Alma and the commission promised consideration. Coach Mullin plans a large Alma high school football season with new site jerseys gear and ten veterans expected.
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Cleveland
W. Lewhy
Bart Proght
Mr. Jule
Me. Menmsenger
T City Commission
East Alma
George Mallin
Alma Hich
Mull
Alma High
Lerger
Mullin
Leloven
New Park Proposed at Alma Along Waterworks Area
A plan to create a new riverfront park adjoining Alma's waterworks drew praise at a city commission meeting. Advocates say the park would attract tourists from across the country and provide a low-cost, scenic resting spot, with possible use by Abna residents. City Manager Willum Reynolds noted fill spots and a pumping system could aid construction, boosting river access and amenities along the two state trunk line roads.
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Jim
Huneody
Michigan
Cormixeionens
Willum FE. Reynolds
Adventist Campmeeting Scheduled for North Michigan
A ten day city of tents has risen on the Agwlemy grounds in Coder Take for the North Michigan Conference Seventh Day Adventists. Leaders Elder A G Trani els and Elder BK B Andras will attend and speak. The program runs 6 am to late each day August 14 to 28 with sermons, talks on education and health, and a self-serve meals tent. Admission is free and the event welcomes all. De and Mrs J N Day have returned to Alma with Dr Day resuming duties as health officer.
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Acainviie
Agwlemy
Coder
Profesor Kern
J. 3. Shafer
Madison
Wisconsin
Bath tub thief prowls vacant building in East Superior
Simon Messinger reports a bath tub missing from the Mobinger building on East Superior Street opposite Mant Three of the Republic. The empty locked structure was entered and the tub carried off by a thief in need of a bath, prompting questions why such theft occurs in summer near the river.
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Simon Mexsinger
Alora
Mobinger
East Superior Street
Republic
State meeting to be staged by highway officials
The Michigan State Geed Merde Axaosiation in carjanesign with the Michigan State Highway Divertment will hold a statewide conference. Notable figures including Director General of the Lew Highway Association and several state and national engineers will discuss construction and maintenance methods. An August 0 roll call will verify attendance for expense reimbursement. Evening sessions will feature experts and researchers, led by Professor Wanehard of the State Highway Department.
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Michigan State
Wiellington
Bettie Keown
Pike
Veriwral
Lincoln Highway
Wil
Lew Highway Association
al- Ufese
Gorven
Rouhten
Gene Wera
United States
Biuntece
Wemal
Mun
J. A. Thoolle
Mirquette
Derber State Board
Apricwlture
Doolin
Peninsuli
Michian
EB. Dewlitth
Ontario Automotile Association of Toronto
A. 11
Kroh
Akron
Ohio
Laincespar
W. S. Galbraith
Detroit
Fon. J. Dallie
Harvey A
Penny
State Highway Department
Wanehard
Centennial University closing linked to honorary degree scheme
President TL M. Crooks of Alma College reports a Denver based Centenial State University scheme offering honorary degrees to prominent figures. Colorado and postal authorities examined the affair, found no real campus, and ordered refunds of collected funds. The Record noted Doctor of Divinity offers for 250 dollars and sparked wider criticism across religious publications.
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TL M. Crooks
Alma College
Secretary of State For Colorado
Centental State University of Denver
Ti Fe
Colorado
Centenial
State University of Denver
Content University
Michigan
Illriois Parte
Apolsite
Fire Devastates Village Shop and Mission Building
A major fire swept through a wooden building on Main Street in the village, destroying a shoe shop and spreading to the neighboring missionary building housing the Red Cross. Fire departments fought the blaze but initial efforts were hampered by inadequate equipment. Estimated damage runs around $25,000, with efforts by Elsie and St Louis departments and local volunteers limiting spread along the street.
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Aaling Duce
Titielbaring
Lod
Levi
Missionary
Larnum Drug Store
Fred Ashley
Elsie
St Louie
Mauong
Ashley
Base Ball Here Sunday With Strong St Louis Independents
Alma fans await a Sunday diamond clash at Republic field featuring the Republic A C s and the St Louis Independents, a top state lineup with pitching ace Burgderf scheduled to start. The A A s boast a grand lineup including former Cleveland catcher Buddy Rywn, promising a first local appearance as gates open for a 2 p.m. start with a 25 cent admission.
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Alma
Republic A. Acs
Republic Field
St. Louie
Republic
A. A
Fara
Ae Derogt
Cleveland Ameren
Buddy" Rywn
Sant Ollors
Alina
Pame Old Heewll
Secured What He Advertised For
A deceitful advertisement lured a woman to wed a man then joined marriages with two others. The woman, aged about 40, revealed a history of bigamy across several states and claimed prior life as multiple spouses. The case, unfolding in Clinton County, centers on a complex web of marriages, separations, and alleged coercion, as prosecutors pursue actions against the involved parties.
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Ough & Mae
Oeil
Gconiann
Charles Anderson
Vostabung
Oan Te Mon Belho
Cranty Yolk
Nelit
Prosdeulina
Junip
Domp Salt Lusht
Arma
Morpheus
Tim Anerson
Bone
Walt
Germany
Dntianapelis
Grand Rade
Wealtr
Adderson
Grand Ragala
Tae
Vestahurn
Geting
Clinton County
New College Instructor Secured at Alia College
President J H. M. Crooks announced Phyllis E K Byrnes of Cleveland has been secured as an instructor in English and History at Alia College for the coming year. A Mt Holyoke graduate with a master’s from Bates College, Byrnes will take over part of the History instruction formerly led by Dean James E. Mitchell.
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J H. M. Crooks
Aline College
Phyliss EK. Byrnes
Cleveland
Alma grain market stir as Jonia enters Alma plant
Report notes Alma grain trade shift as Jonia Concern plans to acquire Alma’s grain facility. Michigan millers and local bankers lease and stockpile, signaling a major move toward expanding the Alma market. Leaders Mary and Sune, with Commerce figure Thames, push to develop the plant and attract grain buyers.
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Jonia Concern
Alma
Time extension granted in Treckenridge bank case
Attorneys for Alfred Crawford in the Firth State Bank of Breckenridge case obtained a twenty day extension to file motions and settle extenuating matters as the court stenographer handles a heavy workload. Judge Hart granted until August 10 to complete the record in a trial that drew wide county attention.
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Alfred Te Crawford
Firth State ‘Vines Bank of
Treckenridge
Crawford
Two Young Men From St Louis Arrested For Bad Checks
Two young men from St Louis were arrested by Sheriff A T Willett for passing checks without funds and were jailed in Hhava county. The article notes a spike in bad check cases affecting Alma merchants as a local response to halt the practice.
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St. Louis
A. T. Willett
Alma
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Swanzey Band
Salvation Army
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Lee Sharar
Crystal Lake
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Alma Grain & Lumber CO
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