Taft Champions the Anti-Trust Statute
President Taft outlines the anti trust statute and remedies proposed including federal incorporation and a federal commission. The message to Congress discusses the May Supreme Court decisions on standard oil and American Tobacco and urges clarity and possible supplemental legislation to preserve competition without sacrificing efficiency.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Supreme Court
United States
American Tobacco Trust
Ihe
Christmas Shopping Early In City Plans
The column notes many residents have already planned Christmas gifts while others have not decided their purchases. It discusses the varying paces of shopping activity and suggests preparedness for the season.
Early Christmas shopping urged to aid buyers and stores
The piece urges shoppers to buy early to avoid crowds and guarantee selection and courteous service. It notes Alma stores carry a wide range of items at low prices, comparable to larger cities, and that local merchants can assist with selections when traffic is lighter.
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Alma
Notice to Taxpayers for Mine River Township
Taxpayers warned to appear at Porest THM Town Hall and EK Cradwick office on December 12 19 26 and January 8 to pay waxes. Additional dates December 18 20 27 and January 1 at Cradwick and Commercial Bank St Louis December 16 23 30 and January 6. Treas GEO FRUCHEY directs payment notices for Mine River township.
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Town Hall
Cradwick
Alnus
Commercial Bank
St. Louuis
Mine River Township
GEO, Fruchey, Treas
Congressman Dodds Reaches Washington Amid Taft Support
Dispatch from Washington dated November 1 reports Congressman Francis J. Dodds of Michigan's eleventh district arriving to begin the new session. The piece notes opposition to President Taft’s reciprocity with Canada is limited to a minority who later sway. The report emphasizes supporters caution on reciprocity and the ongoing political discourse among Michigan constituents.
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Francis J. Dodds
Michigan
Washington
Congress
Lait
Canada
Dodds
Mirder
Special Paying Committee Report on City Pavements in Al mai Michigan
The committee surveyed pavement types across cities, finding several options with varying costs. They present per square yard costs for Creosoted wood block, Asphalt, Vitrified brick, Bituminous concrete, and illuminated concrete, plus excavation and curb figures, and discuss cost sharing between city and abutting property owners.
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Almai
Michigan
Berea
Superior Street
Dog terror ends after Sumner township sheep killings
Last week a dog killed 19 sheep for Calvin Haynes, then 14 more for Richard Lang, and later fed on Frank Gee’s flock. Gus Quick chased the animal all week, finally shooting it at about 11 PM Friday. the owner remains unidentified.
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Sumner
Calvin Haynes
Richard Lang
Gus Quick
Frank Gee
Mr. Quick
Hee
Sumner Township
Michigan Republicans Back Taft Ahead of 1912 Election
A Michigan speaker asserts strong statewide support for President Taft, noting voter confidence in his administration and opposition to Senator La Follette as a presidential candidate. The speech contends Michigan remains solidly Republican and skeptical of any taft opponent’s touring efforts.
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Try
Canada
Taft
Art
Michigan
Atul
Ait
Lat Vollette
Popular druggist wed in Alma ceremony unites Miss Rangel and Fred Grover
Miss Lady Rangel of Newark township and Fred O Grover of Alma were married Monday November 27 at St Johns church with Rev Wilcox officiating. The couple, after a brief wedding trip, will reside with Grover's parents before setting up their own home. Mrs Grover, formerly Miss Kinsel, is from Newark township and has Ithaca ties. Grover runs the Rexall drug store in Alma. The Record offers congratulations from friends.
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Grover
Monay
Lady Rangel
Newark Township
Fred. O. Grover
St. John's
Wilcox
Methodist
Alma
Mr. Grover
Miss Kinsel
Joseph Kinsel
Ithaca
Rexall Drug
Groom
Mailer describes moving to Wichita after a wagon accident
Ed Ruckman of Mansfield Illinois writes November 28 recounting a 75 hour road trip with two stock cars. He says a Wa bash R R Co switch at Milan Michigan injured horses and damaged goods. He plans to change his address to Wachita Kansas and notes his health is improving.
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Mansfield
Illinois
Ed Ruckman
Alma
Wichita
Kang
Wabash R. R. Co
Milan
Mich
Wachita
Paul
Kansas
Ruckman
Christmas gifts at Crandall & Scott Alma Michigan
Crandall & Scott's furniture store offers mahogany bedroom suites chairs and rockers with Reed rockers galore. Buyer E C Crandall guarantees stock of the best goods for holiday gift buyers at Alma Michigan. The Woman's Club meets Monday afternoon December 11 with Mrs John Caple at 804 Woodworth Avenue.
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Crandall & Scott's
E. C. Crandall
Crandall & Scott’s
Alma
Michigan
Woman's Club
Mra
John Caple
Woodworth Avenue
Thanksgiving Day Sermon at St. John's Church
Rev J W Priest delivered a Thanksgiving sermon at St. John's Church on Last Thursday morning using the text Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gifts. He urged Christians to recall persecuted early believers and noted gratitude for divine help and eternal hope amid adversity. He spoke of peace and service, gospel triumphs over slavery, and hopeful progress toward universal peace worldwide.
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St. John's Church
Priest
Paul
Cherry Hill II
God
Phas
Christ
Asia
Africa
Campaigns and faith lift hope in a better world
Growing hope for eradicating disease and improving social care is joined with faith as city hospitals expand social service wings. Protests against plagues, rescue of troubled youth, and reverent notes on life reflect a religious view that divine gifts drive progress toward a safer, purer world.
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Jesus
Wreck at Riverdale causes freight pileup
A pear end collision near Riverdale between two freight trains disrupted passenger traffic. The crash occurred around 4:00 am Tuesday as a through freight rear collided with a slow freight at the station, tumbled twenty cars, and wrecked a large locomotive. Riverdale residents watched as wreckage was cleared.
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Riverdale
PMRR
Wee
Pastor J. W. Priest to Speak on Unnamed Verses
Next Sunday at the Baptist Church the pastor J. W. Priest will present the morning sermon titled Unnamed Verses and deliver a five minute talk to the children. In the evening he will discuss Somewhat Religious as the main theme.
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J. W. Priest
Consolidated Light and Power plans reach Alma area
Mr C. Abbott of Detroit and Mr Field of Shepherd promote the Consolidated Light and Power Company expansion into Alma. They report orders for copper wire cement and poles and expect work to start soon with poles distributed between dam No. 5 Chippewa and Mt. Pleasant and Alma via Shepherd. Dam No. 5 to rise 27 feet with construction camps and housing. No. 3 to follow as materials arrive. The project aims to provide continuous service under the Chippewa River Power Co. franchise, with poles set by the city council and winter work anticipated barring severe weather.
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C. 5. Abbott
Detroit
Alma
Field
Shepherd
Consolidated Light & Power Co
Consolidated Light and Power
Chippewa River Power Company
Abbott
Mt. Pleasant
Consolidated Light and Power Company
Chippewa
Dam No.5
Mt Pleasant
Vinings
No. 3
Chippewa River Power Co
Electors must re enroll under new primary law
The last Legislature enacted a measure requiring every voter in the state to be newly enrolled to vote in the August primary. Enrollment dates begin with the last Saturday in January and continue on the first Monday, with copies of the law provided by Secretary of State Martindale.
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Martindale
Death at Michigan Masonic Home in Alma
Win Harmon of Silvan Lodge No. 4 in Constantine died Wednesday morning at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma after illness of several weeks. The lodge sent a notice to Constantine, and his remains were later moved there for funeral services conducted by the Masons. Harmon had come to Alma from the Grand Rapids Home and was cared for by a trained nurse during his illness.
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Michigan Masonic
Win. Harmon
Alma
Grand Rapids
Silvan Lange No. 4
Constantine
Wright
Harwon
Duratvan
Damages Sought in St Johns City Accident
Mr and Mrs George C Ayers of Fulton township Gratiot county file claims for 100 each and their infant son for 1000 through guardian after a September 9 incident on railroad street. They say their car tipped over a bogey on the sidewalk throwing occupants. City cites driver carelessness and notes a surety bond relieves the city of liability.
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George C. Ayers
Fulton Township
Gratiot County
St. Johns
Ayers
Railroad Street
Gardner's
Farmers Hotel
Clinton Co. Republican
Auction Sales Highlight Local Farmers Advertisers
The Record showcases farmer auctions in Northern Gratiot with endorsements from sellers. L. D. Beckers posted above expected proceeds, corn fodder sold at five cents a bundle, fifty cents per bushel for eats, and spring chickens at forty nine cents each. A large buyer crowd attended as Alma area residents prepare for December sales by J. E. Wise and George B. Oliver, with Arthur Udell as auctioneer and J. M. Montigel as clerk.
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Gratiot
L. D. Beckers
Record Office
George B. Oliver
Alma
Arthur Udell
J. M. Montigel
Dancing Assembly at Woodman Mall by Ale ma Orchestra
Ale ma Orchestra hosts a dancing assembly at Woodman Mall on December 16. The feature is two step and waltz songs by Chas Button. A committee will ensure guests are happy. Quadrilles and round dances will be included.
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Alema Orchestra
Woodman Mall
Chas
Button
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Mr. Taft
Federal Incorporation
Federal Commission
Iaet Dodds Ideal
F. H. Dodds
W. H. Taft
Montigel
Gus
Calvin Baynes
Fred
Lulu Kinse
Urandell
Scott
St. John’s Church
Rev
Bruske
Riverdaat
Consoldated
Lght and Power Company
Win
Harmon of Siloan Lodge
Su Constantine
Brig Sult
Giratiot County
City of St. Johns
J. E. Wise
Maple Ridge Farm
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