Coal Situation in Alma Demands Curtailment of Purchases
Amid wartime fuel restrictions and oil shortages, Alma faces a looming coal shortage. The city commission passed a resolution limiting coal sales to one ton per household unless inventory is under a week’s supply, aiming to distribute fuel equitably during the crisis. Dealers, while wary, are expected to comply to ensure fair access for all residents.
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Agai
United States Fuel Administration
Alma
Wlao
United States
Assembly and Council of the League
Senate
Germany
Congress
Plea Guilty by Detroit Woman in Alma Theft Case
Alam Spencer of Detroit pled guilty in Alma City Court before Judge EB J. Moinet to stealing from the Robinson store. She was sentenced to pay 150.00 restitution and placed on probation with costs of probation. The case spurred Alma merchants to tighten shoplifting defenses as store detectives prepare to patrol holiday crowds.
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Spencer Wut
Robinson
Judie
Alee
Alma
Two Tons of Bacon Sold For City Goods
Mayor Murphy and John Chick returned from Detroit with government foodstuffs and other goods for the next city sale. The items include two hundred army blankets two caves of army shoes and various foodstuffs. The exact sale date is not yet set due to delayed carload arrival.
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Murphy
John
Chick
Detroit
Takes Up Work as New Gratiot County Treasurer
On Monday December 4 Sidney Evey of Sumner assumed charge of his new duties as county treasurer for Gratiot County succeeding Willard Folkert who resigned due to ill health. Folkert will remain in the office briefly to aid the transition. Evey, a Sumner supervisor and former Republican primary candidate, is described as a hustler of merit and highly capable.
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Sidney Evey
Sumner
County of Gratiot
Willard ©. Folkert
Folkert
Evey
Gratiot County
Summner Township
Reservations and debate over postwar treaty reservations
Amid Senate defeat of the peace treaty, readers examine the attached reservations. The list covers US withdrawal rights, sovereignty protections, territorial governance, Monroe Doctrine arbitration limits, China Japan trade, Senate-confirmed appointees, reparations and military limits, with emphasis on Republican and bipartisan reactions.
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Senate
Heowusn
Wilson
United States
I Cn
League of Nations
Congress
League
China
Japan
Vote to Double Capital at First State Bank Meeting
Special stockholders meeting authorized doubling capital from 60000 to 100000 and planned remodeling to meet future needs. Board to issue 500 shares at 500 each, adding to capital and surplus for a working capital near 200000. Enlarge building westward with more workspace and windows to serve patrons.
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First State Bank
Alout
Iewat
Carl H. Washburn
Istitution
Washburn
Bullduete
Sullivan Grocery Sold to Former Clerk South and Beherkt’s Ties
The Charles Sullivan grocery on West Sujterior Street is sold to Charles South, former clerk for Le N Baker and Behrket's Eastern Street. Mr Smith takes over and is seen as a capable successor with years in the Udinese store, amid broader notes on international policy reservations and trade governance in the League context.
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Charles Sullivan
Fire Friday at European Cafe Triggers Temporary Closure
A kitchen fire last Friday at the European cafe caused about £2500 in damage from fire smoke and water. The blaze started in the kitchen. owner Nick Bardavile & Company plans quick repairs and re opening after insurance adjustments.
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Bonahus
Nick Bardaville & Company
Lyceum Chautauqua Opens Monday With Johnny Bangs
The Lyceum course begins Monday at First Methodist Episcopal Church on Prospect Avenue with Johnny Bangs, a top American humorist. He is noted as an author and lecturer with wide touring history. A Wednesday December 7 program at the Presbyterian Church follows, directed by Professor Hower of Alma College, featuring soloists and outside artists. Tickets remain available at local drug stores and the bank.
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First Methodist Episcopal Vharch
Prospect Avenue
Kentrick Bangs
Johnny Bangs
Lyceum
Beeturer
Hue
Bangs
Europe
Ids
Orateria Gy
Frozen Gas Piping Causes Widespread Inconvenience in Gratiot County
Frozen outlet pipes in Gratiot County disrupted gas supply to Alma and surrounding communities last week. Water entered outlets, freezing gas lines and forcing shutoffs while crews thawed the system. Residents improvised heat and meals, including a mayoral breakfast mishap. Advertisers are urged to submit copy by Tuesday to accommodate Christmastime ads as ice cream success at DeLuxe is noted.
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Gratiot County Pany
Cause & Bn
Aime Houte
Alma
Pnn
Murphy
Fordney Addresses Gratiot Club on Peace Treaty and Policy
Congressman Joseph W. Fordney, eighth district and Ways and Means chair, spoke to the Gratiot club on the peace treaty and national policy. He defended the treaty, urged Senate passage or closure, called for protective legislation, tariffs, and a soldiers bonus, and urged government ownership scrutiny amid wartime losses. Fordney was made an honorary Gratiot member after the address.
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Joseph W. Fordney
Eighth
Ways and Means
Congress
Gratiot Club
Hix
Fordney
Chub
EB. L. Smith
Stars and Stripes
LW. W
Bolsheviciam
Ellis Isle
Congressional
United States
Wiven
Sollior
Corggrea
Lawley
Fortney
Weoas
Aix
Pordney Teommlly
J. W. Fordney
Eighth District
Windy Saturday Night Damage Hits Central Michigan
A heavy wind storm Saturday night caused considerable damage across the area. Widespread outages occurred as lights went out until repairs restored service, with shingles torn from roofs, uprooted trees, and several large timber downed. In rural districts, sheds and trees suffered substantial damage as the wind swept through.
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Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Purity Brand Milk Company Reopens Under Alma Creamers
The Purity Brand Milk Company has been reorganized and reopened as Alma Creamers Company, modernized facilities and improved sanitary conditions. Tuberculosis-free milk is claimed after virulized processing, with new equipment and management by Mr. Wirae of Cherboysan. Local dealers to receive product through Elisin's-Greene, Licheriberg's Grocery, Powell's Grocery, and Bartley's, among others.
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Alma Creamers Company
Pure Food and Drug Department
Alia Rearmery Company
Ete
Tee
Emt Baa
Firstadies Tee
Ohare
New Miller feeder and presses boost Alma Record operations
The Alma Record installed a Miller feeder attached to a 12 by 18 Gordes press and two self feeding job presses, enabling one operator to handle work previously needing two. The unit feeds thin papers to card stock with exact margins, supporting duplicative and triplicate runs, and the paper folding machine addition expands capacity to meet growing demand. Local residents are invited to inspect the new machinery and observe improved service speed and quality.
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Hke Leh
Alma Record
HA. Miller
Miller
Pitts Uth
Prags Foudvr
Gordes
Reco
de Man
Alma
Weather Summary for November Observed by P M Smith
November weather report by P M Smith shows mean highs 43 and lows 28 degrees with a peak 57 and a low 14. Total precipitation reached 2.48 inches, with 1.62 inches in 24 hours on the 29th, and one inch of snowfall for the month. Five clear days, eight partly cloudy, seventeen cloudy. upcoming Idlehour ad promotes The Brute Breaker at Idlehour Friday.
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P. M Smith
Indictments Fall on Newberry Campaign Figures in Michigan
United States indictments unsealed in Grand Rapids accuse U S Senator Teuman H Newberry and John S Newberry of Detroit and 34 campaign workers of corruption and conspiracy tied to the Newberry campaign. Alfred P Crawford of Breckenridge a leading Gratiot county Republican faces charges amid a sweeping federal probe. Two defendants pled guilty to lesser counts and were released on bond.
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Waich
Seenone
United States District Court
Grand Rapids
United States
Truman Ho Newberry
Newberry
Wie
Huc
Vie Proningst
Ghitiot County
Nnger
Teuman Hh. Newberry
Detroit
HL King
Letrott
Marquette
Aden A. Templeton
Newberry Committee
J. Fh Bewdley
Euten Lppide
Hamee
Governieny
Alfred P. Crawford
Breckenridgs
Crawford
Gratiot County
Jange
Farutint
Ktepublicain Canadidates
Sermon Series Promotes Christ Based Social Principles
A church announces a Sunday series exploring Christ’s teachings in Matthew as a guide to a better society. The sermons will study a “perfect law” and compare it to modern political schemes, framing the Bible as a constitutional model for members and standards.
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Karl Marx
Jesus Christ
Deans
Christ
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