New Buildings For State Fair Improvements Budgeted
Michigan State Fair grounds will undergo more than 150000 dollars in upgrades this summer. Floral Hall Art Home and Poultry Buildings new entrance and upgraded roads will accompany a new coliseum and lighting system. General manager G W Dickinson says the grounds will rival any in the United States when the exhibition opens on September 4. Meetings will feature expanded livestock and poultry displays, a large new entrance, and arrangements to host conventions with enhanced facilities.
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Michigan State Fair Plans Big Auto Show and Child Care
Michigan State Fair officials announce record attractions for Detroit event September 4 to 18. General manager W Dickinson promises premier exhibits including 1917 auto models from leading manufacturers and extensive entertainment. Mothers will be invited to attend while children are cared for in the New Woman's Building with nurses and pure milk. veterans of Michigan will be honored guests. Tractor displays and live races also slated amid a comprehensive fair program at the Detroit exposition.
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American and English Auto Polo Teams to Meet at Michigan State Fair
The article notes plans for American and English auto polo teams to contest at the Michigan State Fair. Detroit mooted meetings with officials to promote the event as a feature attraction, with teams expected to perform daily at the fairground in September.
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Alma hometown trade and service ads mix
A dense, boisterous collection of 1920s Alma area advertisements tout home trade slogans. Firms including Vulcanized repair, Home Hardware, Earl C. Clapp, G. V. Wright, Brown & Hubbard, McKenzie Bros, Alma Elevator Co, Brunner's Drug Store, Home Lumber & Fuel Co, Cushing & Benedict, James Redmin, Alma Roller Mills, The Rexall Store, Alma City Laundry, Chas. G. Rhodex Drug Store, Son Patterson Drug Co, and Alma State Savings Bank promote buy local, hardware, lumber, groceries, banking, and services with urging to “Buy at Home” and trust in local merchants.
The Consumer's Creed for Honest Purchases
A historical business creed urging readers to buy locally, distrust mail order firms, and support home merchants. It advocates buying from home stores, paying cash to avoid debt, and backing local taxes, with exhortations to patronize Alma Michigan vendors and raise community prosperity.
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Rexall
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Alma City Laundry
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LD. W. Robinson
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Smith Bakery
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Studebaker
M. L
Porrigo
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