The League and Peace editorial on American independence
The piece argues the League of Nations and the Peace Treaty were doomed by American preference for sovereignty. It asserts the Senate and President share responsibility for defeat, cites March 4 1919 opposition, and stresses Americanism over entangling alliances, Monroe Doctrine, and Shantung concerns. It concludes the people will favor those upholding independence.
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League
League of Nations
America
Senate
Wilson
League To
Slander on Alma City Prompts Local Editorial Response
The local Record rebuts a New York originated slander claiming Alma Mich has under 3 000 residents and over 100 girls sent out. Officials say only 25 girls were sent, supported by open records. The piece criticizes Edward J Moore Sons and the Truth Teller for spreading sensational propaganda.
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Alma
New York City
Battle Creek
Mich
Colier
Edward J. Moore
Beekman Street
New York
Sol L. Long
Tennyson
Edward J. Moore Sons
Col. Sol
Notice to Subscribers on Paid in Advance Basis
The paper warns subscribers that due to postal rules and rising print costs it will switch to strictly paid in advance. It mails notices for expiring and arrears accounts and may drop nonrespondents from the mailing list. Editors urge subscribers to renew at the office to avoid disconnection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Controt
Good Showing by Public School Children in Red Cross Drive
Public School children excelled in the Junior Red Cross drive before Thanksgiving. Ten rooms across schools displayed banners. Washington School led in both time and amount raised with 24 cent memberships. Certificates awarded, 40 percent of funds to local junior relief. reports on needy to Superintendent Keller for consideration.
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Red Cross
Washington School
Mise Hood
Republi
Miks Harriett
Lincoln School
Red Cross Committee
Keller
Anit
Washington
Republic
Lal Toul Sa
City approves turning state roads to Gratiot county
Alma city commissioners transfer all state trunk line streets from end of pavement to city limits to Gratiot county road officials for paving. East Superior from Euclid to limits, West Superior from Cedar to limits, Wright north from pavement end, and State from railroad to Riverside Drive. Plan calls for 20 foot concrete pavement and quick completion, with work expected within the year.
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Alma
Gratiot County
Superior Street
Euclid Avenue
Cedar Avenue
Wright Avenue
State Street
Riverside Drive
Commission
Chick
Christmas Club At Alma State Savings Bank
The Christmas Savings Club of Alma State Savings Bank will send out checks by Saturday December 14 reflecting members deposits plus interest from the past year. The club, in its fourth year, shows total deposits of 60000 over four years, averaging 15000 per year, aiding early Christmas shopping and reducing charge accounts. The new club opens Monday December 15, with strong enrollment expected as people continue saving through thrift plans.
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Alma State Savings Bank
Christmas Savings Club
Thin City
Addiiton
Christimas Club
Liberty
Local family visits and illness toll in midweek notices
Sumner Mr and Mrs James Evans of Carson City visited with their daughter Mrs Charles Stafford Monday. Mr and Mrs FH McQuire and daughter Rena returned to Lansing. Mr and Mrs Charles Black were in Shepherd on business Wednesday. Two Stearns of Alma and Alfred Stearns of Stanton were called here by their father H N Stearns illness. Hen Pagley was in Alma the first week. Mrs Sarah Pelton visiting with her laugh Myra Carl Scott of Saginaw.
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Carl Fisher
Sumner
O'Conaoy
Carson City
Nickerson
Elm Hall
Fatwin Snead
Clyde
L. Peterson
Sam Cleverdon
Ithaca
Charles Booth
Alma
James Evans
Charles Stafford
FH. McQuire
Rena
Lansing
Charles Black
Two Stearns
Alfred Stearns
Stanton
H. N. Stearns
Eer Laughin
Myra
Carl Scott
Saginaw
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Red Cross Drive
City Commission
S of Michigan Northern
OW. Hayes
Thomas M. House
Thos Mo House
Republic Motor Track Company Inc
Hayes
Mr. House
Nhe. Publicate Truck Company Inc
Pacific Coast
General Snles
Michigan Northern Railroad
Wiles
Nick Bardavill
Ady
Christmas Club
Elmer Seaman
Jack
L. Hayden
Grand Rapids
Lawrence Donohue
Detroit
Frank J. Tucker
Snead
Bannister
Cook
Merritt Cook
Ithaca and
Stes
John Robson
Tracy Stoff
John Smith
Maple Rapids
Phillip Hicks
E. Tucker
Mildred ‘Uvedin
Olen G. Ferris
Riverdale
Victor Record
Victor
The
Sawkins Piano Co
Alma, Mich
Hone
Cor, State & Su
Llison’s Grocery
Michigan
Holly
Malaga
Ellison’s Grocery
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