Alma duck farm loss cited in Swift & Company probe
The Lansing state food inquiry revealed Swift & Company never treated its Alma duck farm as a paying venture. Company officials said ducks are raised for market in 10 to 12 weeks with intensive feeding, boosting costs. local creamery also loses money, and 2,880,000 eggs are in cold storage at Alma.
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Alma
Swift & Company
Big Alma
Great Packing Company
Lansing
Geo. E. Helek
Detroit
William F. Jackson
Alina
Cadillac
Alma assigns poundmaster and hikes dog fees
Poundmaster W E Wilcox was appointed and confirmed by the Alma City Commission before adjournment. City officials plan to confiscate unlicensed dogs and owners are asked to secure semireleases before September 1. Dog fees rise due to ordinance No 107 passed by the city commission.
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W. E. Wilcox
Alma Tres
William Reynolds
Alma Men Construction Starts New Factory Near Soon
Six Alma men directors elected at Northern Wheel company meeting held in Wright Estate block on State street. First unit of the $1 million Alma factory to be started within days with plans completed and contractors calculating work. Building 400 by 60 feet, contract likely set next week. Ed ward J Mayne of Detroit among seven directors. officers chosen include A. G Smith president J W Blakely vice president Orville Allen treasurer Bera L Smith secretary. American Legion post formation urged for veterans with first meeting set for Friday at Gratiot Club. Alma public schools open September 2 with expected record attendance. pupils urged to report for start to avoid back work. Edward Davis was in Farwell on business yesterday. Reet ice cream DeLuxe-tf-e
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Northern Wheel Company
Wright Estate
State Street
Alma
Edward J. Mayne
Detroit
Mich
A. D. Smith
J. W. Blakely
Allen
Carl H. Washburn
Henry J. Soule
Army
Marine Corps
American Legion
Legion
Gvent
Mnnneapolis
France
Ihe
Gratiot Club
Alma Public Schoo
Hagerman
Oakes
Alma Hurler
Reo
Baum
Smith
Hunter
Tooley
Sherlow
Chouinard
Devogt
Raura
Dakes
Wagerman
Hagermant
Reos
Hiertan
Oaker
Helmer
Blanding
Cleveland
Frite" Blanding
Vic Sajer
Wilmarth
Menner
Harton
Hammond
rf _f
Ponsi- Henry
Nichola
Republic
Nwwin
Sheht
Tut Tooley
Devort
A.B. Backus
Harbor Sprinke
He Oakes
High Grae Mc Sherlow
Otors
O Smith
Bachue
Republics Triumph Over Reo Nine Easy Inning Win
Hagerman dominated for the Republics, holding Reo to a lone eighth inning run as Alma’s visitors rarely threatened. Key moments came with Sherlow, Baum, and Hagerman producing decisive hits, while Reo's Oakes error aided the late scoring. Reo plans a rematch, eyeing Blanding and Vic Saier to boost a stronger lineup.
City to pave Bridge street north to Pine river bend
City Manager W KE Reynolds reports plans to pave about 1200 feet of Bridge street from Michigan Avenue to the Pine River bridge. The work aims to ease heavy traffic at the Republic Motor Truck plant and eliminate a troublesome street. paving costs discussed, work to start soon and reach completion before cold weather. Further paving on Woodworth, Wright, and Bustsworth streets expected next spring with preliminary work already under way on Woodworth Avenue.
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Wiliam KE. Reynolds
Michian Avenue
Pine River
Republic Motor Truck Company
Republic
Reynolds
Woodworth Avenue
Superior
Wright Avenue
Elwell Street
Bustsworth
Flint Chevrolet Nine Faces Weekend Doubleheader At Republic Field
The Chevrolet Motor Car company team of Flint is set for two games at Republic Field on Sunday and Labor Day Monday. The strong semi pro squad has defeated top state contenders, and Pitcher Rip Higermacs with Buck Freeman may take the mound. The Flint nine are in top shape and eye wins to cement their status among Michigan’s best.
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Chevrolet Motor Car Company
Flint
Republic Field
Flint Nine Witter
Wf Taurse
Rip’ Higermacs
Buck” Freeman
Batt
Wewiled
Chevrolet
Michigan
Wen
Alma
Maccabees Hold County Convention in Alma
Maccabees from Alma and St Louis lodges gathered in Wright Park for a well attended county convention. Entertainment by St Louis and Alma lodges, a big picnic dinner, and a large afternoon program featured a pageant with seventy five girls portraying nations and symbols. A welcome address by Rev J W Priest and a response by Mrs Frances E Burne opened the program. Ed Munger of Hart spoke on Birds of Love. Haircut price rise noted as barbers raise charges to forty and shaver twenty cents effective Monday.
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Lady Maccabees
Association
Wright Park
St. Louis
Baptist Church
Frances E. Burne
the Lode
Muxie
Miller
Alma
Earth
United States
Peace
America
Angel of Peace
Ruth Edgar
Katherin Branch
Progress
Rose Horton
Prosperity
Belle Williams
Edith Munger
Hart
State Audubon Society
New Business Block Starts Amid Trade for Store Space
A new two story brick block rises on East Superior street between Fez and Alma cages with an ornamental front. Henry Browbaker builds it using the Alma and Ford garages as side walls. several groups seek to lease the first floor for grocery and clothing shops. Demonstration contests for Boy and Girl club teams offer 150 in prizes and state fair qualification with meals paid. Michigan districts send six three member teams for poultry judging handicraft stock judging and home canning. winners collect caps War Savings and Thrift stamps, railroad fare provided to Detroit. HS students urged to confirm high school attendance dates August 29 and 30. Bay City visitor Fred Thoreau seen in Alma.
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Bert
East Superior Street
Fez
Almaencages
Henry Browbaker
Alma Garage
Ford Garage
Fate
Inelude
Jovetlin
Michigan
The
Fair Association
Detroit
Michigan Agricultural College
Will Stale Wok Soon 11 Ie Operateod
Rev Muhuisid of Tharntown, Hidintia, returned from overseas. He will be the speaker at Wright Park Sunday evening. The article notes a forthcoming display and construction details for a state street site, with a title talk on Severn Months in 4 Untforte.
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Lee
TNWN
Muhuisid
Tharntown
Hidintia
City seizes Purcell well equipment in Alma dispute
The City of Alma claims ownership of A R Purcell’s digging machinery and related well works used for a 2000 gallons per minute water supply contract. Replevin proceedings and court action set to determine title halt removals as city maintains work incomplete and water quality testing awaited. The report also notes obituaries for Mrs. Mary Ann Boyle Shonge and a local football result with upcoming game plans.
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A. R Purcell
Jackson
St. Louis
St Levin
Sasumei
Alma
Purcell
Kegan
Nemied
Shortage of Homes In Alma Before Spring View
Alma residents acknowledge a growing need for new housing as fifty homes may rise before fall, spurred by a new wheel company and Republic for payroll growth. canvasses show many workers lodging in blocks, with many now leaving the city. Local effort toward constructing homes by individuals or building firms aims to meet demand.
Saginaw Aces May Meet Republic in Michigan Ontario showdown
Saginaw leading the M O league eyeing a five or seven game series with Republic Motor Truck Company's baseball team after the season ends in September. Talks of two games in Alma and two in Saginaw and a potential coin toss for a fifth game. Weten will add players from Bay City Flint and Battle Creek. Devagt plans to visit Saginaw to finalize series if attendance looks good.
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Republic Motor Truck Company
Saginaw Aces
Saginawans
Tories
Chevrolet
Repub Nine
Alma
Saginaw
Wit
Weteel
Saginaw Nine
Beloit
Alent
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