Fire damages Wright Furniture Store in Alma blaze
A basement fire at the Wright Furniture Store within the Merchant's Building caused heavy smoke and damage to stock, with a rough loss estimate of $1,000 for the building and large insured coverage. Firefighters battled dense smoke, then entered the basement as flames subsided, salvaging what they could from the Christmas stock. The town issued thrift and war savings stamps information during coverage of the blaze and related tax and government notices. Also noted: Republic Motor Truck company plans a winter basketball team with plant employees providing practice and potential competition.
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Cateo
Wehr Parviture
Turaday
Alma
Merchant's
Company Whick
Wright Furniture
Themeelyis
Record
Washburn
Republic Motor Truck Company
Iwports
Elaney
Repiublic
Iterlf
Peddlers Sell Without License in Alma
Alma Record urges residents to require city licenses from door to door peddlers. The notice notes recent cases of selling house to house without proper permits, urging citizens to ask for licenses and report noncompliant vendors to police.
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Alma
Alemie
DeLuxe Candy Company to Open First Class Restaurant
The DeLuxe Candy Company plans a new restaurant and lunch room in Gibbs Work on East Superior Street, replacing the former post office space. George Corres and Brothers will manage with a night chef from Detroit, promising white marble counters and a start before Christmas. The venture aligns with the candy store and aims for top‑quality in this city.
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DeLuxe Candy Company
Gibbs
Candy Company
South State Street
Prantsos
Record
George Corres
Ponchartuain
Destroit
Prentwou
Frantace
KEEP THEM OUT Show of concern from merchants over child thefts
Merchants in the city urge parents and teachers to keep children out of stores unless accompanied. Clones have met children in past years who linger near clerks and distract workers. Some merchants report incidents of theft and warn that repeat offenders will be punished.
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Biel
Clurks
Aden
Early shopping season promises better bargains and selection
Shoppers who start early before Christmas can review stocks and find items that better satisfy their wants. Clerks will have more time to assist, and buyers may receive more patient guidance and personal attention.
County fuel committee appointed for Gratiot county
The county committee led by DL Sharrar, Otto Sanderhoff, and T J Clark will gather fuel data, set monthly community needs, report on prices and coal quality, and transmit urgent reports by wire. They warn no fuel promises without state administrator approval and urge papers to publish the notice. The panel asks residents to share reports, with fines up to 5000 dollars and two years imprisonment for hoarding.
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Gratiot Powity
D. la Starra
Otte Sanderhol
T. J. Clark
Mingranes
DL. Sharvar
Gratiot Avenue
Aims
Mich
Otto Sanderhoff
Alma
Woodworth Avenue
J. L. Sharrar
YMCA Meeting Details From Michigan Boys' State Conference
Delegates from Gratiot and across Michigan gather for the fifteenth YMCA Older Boys conference. Speakers address leadership, manpower, and youth development. Elections name Clark Dean as president and notable regional reps. athletic events favor Muskegon and Port Huron, with Detroit and Flint competing in basketball results. Mrs. Turck leaves for Macon, Ga.
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Michigan
Detroit
Potter
Cad~ Hew
Lindeman
M.A. Oo
Ruhike
Tnt
Suerectul Fartiitin Lindetan
Olfiewy
Clark Dean
Hite
Bay City
Wits Munde
Janes Forsyth
Duan Care
Ann
Jackson
Muskegon
Flint
Port Huron
Saginaw
Isabella
Huron County
Laneine
Federal Food Administrator Prescott Warns Grocers on Sugar
The Almi Reward reporter notes letters from Federal Food Administrator Prescott to local grocers warning against selling sugar above nine cents a pound. It cites a lower price at eight and a half cents and restricts sale in combination deals. The letters mention wholesalers in Michigan seeking to enforce price limits and possible sale limits per person.
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Almi
Hua Leer
Prescott
Michigan
Red Cross Seals On Sale Across Counties In War Effort
Red Cross seals go on sale with appeals to support soldiers in France and home front health efforts. Local organizers in Gratiot and surrounding areas announce volunteers handling Alma Ithien St. Louis North Star and Summer areas plus donations to fund tuberculosis control, sanatoria, and hospital care.
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Weaghes
Red Cross
France
Prone
Seale
Amer- Jen
Sersiwe
Norwnal Association
Stilyaml
Kent Cross
Goutiot
Mra Shepant
Gratiot
Moore
Mes
Brunner
Dunlap
Alma
Mise White
Mise Nelson
Ithien
Hildreth Jooks
St. Louis
Crawford
Beeker
Hevekeneidge
Margaret Wynne
North Star
Graham
Sailor Letters From Great Lakes Camp Reveal War News
A Red Cross member in Alma Michigan writes from Great Lakes camp detailing lifelike wartime notes. He mentions wristlets for warmth, three weeks of service, and a 40 hour shore leave when permitted. Private John C Urban of Barrack 60 coordinates mail and care through Camp postal channels.
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Alma
Creat Lakes
John C. Urban, Co
Barrack &60
Great Lakes
Exemptions End and Draft Prep Accelerates in County
The county draft board announces end of exemptions and that all men may now be liable for service under new rules. Officials in Lansing appoint Blakeley Ward offices and Charle Ward as chief clerk, Ida Pink as stenographer. Questionnaires will be mailed mid month with attorneys offered to assist free of charge to ensure proper filings and avoid penalties.
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Gratin
Simpricoumert
Lansing
Howrd Hiv Hoon
Blakeley & Ward
Merchants Realty
Charle O. Ward
Diaift Board
Ida Pink Ha
Iid
New War Tax Stamps Issued and Required at Post Offices
The post office department issues new war tax stamps for several financial instruments. A five cent stamp applies to each hundred dollars of stocks or debentures, two cents for capital stock transfers, two cents per hundred on drafts, notes, and renewals, and two cents per hundred on produce exchanges. One cent stamps cover postage, fifty cent stamps cover bonds, and specific stamps apply to entry forms, warehouse withdrawals, and certain passage tickets.
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Cich
Shell
Wreanung
Durin
Pontmaster
Cushy
Pont Offier
Post Office Department
Alvo
Marriage Unites Kalamazoo Couple on Thanksgiving Day
Mike Jaiet Strong of Kalamazoo and Corporal Orville Allen wed at Wahaea at noon Thanksgiving day. Allen, formerly with Republic Motor Trick Company in the segregating department, has since joined the service and is stationed at Camp Custer, Battle Creek. The ceremony was a quiet affair with parents learning of the knot after it was tied.
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Mike Jaiet Strong
Kalamazoo
Alma
Orville Allen
Wahaea
Allen
Republic Motor Trick Company
Secorating
Camp Custer
Battle
Mich
Back Safely Dina's First in European War Returns Home
Thomas Arnold Robinson of Alma West Center and Maple Avenue, after six months in the American ambulance with the French Army at the front, arrived in New York. He and fellow volunteers enlisted for nine months, with some returning unharmed. He later served in aviation training with the U.S. Army. Injured by shell fragments during a narrow escape, Robinson believes war is all Sherman wrote and plans to write again.
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Thomas Arnold Robinson
D. Wo Robinson
West Center
Maple Avenue
Europe
My. Robinson
New York
Aviation Corpy
Unites States
Uncle Sam
Basketball Prospects At College Are Good
Coach Harvey Helmer at Alma college begins winter basketball prep with interclass play to decide the quintet for the Mo 1. A. A. series starting January 8 against Adrian. Senior class aims to defend the interclose title but faces strong bids from freshmen led by Moore, Howe, Davis, and Medley. Captain Malcolm Smith, Art Foote, Richards, and Melvin return as letter winners with likely rivals Hmeludine Thoreau and Tyne aiming for pivot roles.
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Helmer
Alma College
Adrian Vot- Vere
Freehies
Moore
Arthur Hill
Howe
Davis
Medley
Alma High
Anderson and
Bailey
Breckinwidge
Malcolm Smith
Art Foote
Richards
Melvin
Tobacco Fund Promotes Comfort Packages for Soldiers
A war era appeal urges readers to donate tobacco and comfort items to soldiers. Contributions cover packing, transportation, and delivery costs, with stamped return postcards for messages from "Somewhere in France." The notice emphasizes boosting morale by sending Bull Durham, Lucky Strike, or Tuxedo pipe tobacco to troops, acknowledging uncertain fates.
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Pou
Pranne
Sleeper Proclaims State Aid for the Draft Effort
Governor Albert E. Sleeper issues a proclamation calling upon Michigan residents to support the wartime draft program. He urges citizens to assist draft workers in logistics, recruitment, and public coordination to ensure timely service and national defense.
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Albert E. Sleeper
Complete War Mobilization Call to Michigan Citizens
President asks Michigan residents to join the national call to arms and assist in the sixty day mobilization effort. Citizens are urged to report to local draft boards, supply information, and volunteer in medical legal and clerical roles to support registrants and ensure efficient manpower deployment.
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Leery Tien
Mier
Tocat
Michigan
United States
Arclvex
Albert EB. St
Senior Play at Alma High to Feature The Man Next Door
Alma high school seniors will stage The Man Next Door at Wright Opera House Tuesday evening with tickets on sale at Rammer's drug store Friday. Cast lists include Sir John Coteweld, George Olward, Margaret wife, and many others, with a note of marriages and ages among local residents.
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Alma High School
Wright Opera House
Rammer's
John Coteweld
George Olwarend
Margaret
Lonviee Horntigy Airies
le Churhter
Marie Baughart Ceeit
Clark Vinge
Daly Grover
Isuse Detwhoan
Reborca
Fether
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Merchants’ Building Company
Wright Furniture Store
Atma
Gratiot County
Prudden
OL. Sharrar
Ottie Sanderhol
Aet Fo
Y. M. C. A. Meeting
Boys’ State
Mra W
Turck
Macon
Dr. Baymendiveh
Sailor
Menin Traning
Reesei
Great Lake
Red Cease
Orville A. Allen
Dina
Nid
Harvey Helmer
Aliacole
Imaterial
Tobacco Fund
Nima
Toy
Aderere
Gaver Sleeper
Opera House
Eennes Iesuer
Wek
Endinie Devermber Rd
Charles Staffort
Sumer
Mildred Evans
Montentinounty
Benamiie Pace Stella Bartlett
Harvey Moree
Harriet Carmon
Banninter
Orville K
Sunday
Aline
Kather R. Sundday
Almo Orville Allen
Seville
Janet Strong
Delilah M. Room
New Haven
Walter Criswell
Lafayette
Rachel Russell
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