Lincoln Notes One Weekend Round of Visits
Mr and Mrs F Robinson returned from Gran Lode last Monday where they had been visiting Mr and Mrs H Jennings and family. Mr and Mrs F Miller and family visited Ray Mullette Sunday. Miss Mary Roethlisberger is teaching school west of Mt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Charles Fisher spent the evening at Alfred Hanns home. Thursday Mrs Charles Hann and son Floyd visited Alfred Hann Sunday. Mrs Roethlisberger and daughter Helen called at Charles Fishers home Sunday afternoon.
Advertised Letters for Alma Michigan December 1 1914
Weekly advertised list for Alma Michigan ends December 1 1914 names include Mrs Marcy Bickford Carter and Co Wm Dempsey A Irving Mr G Mitchel Mr and Mrs Richard Plum Wm Somerville Mr Earl Stevens James Stevens Mr Minor Walton Mr Frank Welling and others. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office December 28 1914 postmaster VP Cash.
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Alma
Mich
Dee
Mrh
Marcy Bickford
Carter & Co
Wm. Dempsey
A. Irving
G. Mitchel
Richard Plum
J. Somerville
Earl Stevens
James Stevens
Minor Walton
Frank Welling
Notice of Bridge Avenue Sewer special assessment roll
Special assessors for Bridge Avenue Sewer District filed the assessment roll with the city clerk and it is open for inspection. The Board of Review will meet in the council rooms at Alma City Hall on Tuesday December 29 1914 from 7 to 10 PM to hear objections. Dated Alma Mich December 5 1914. D W Adams City Clerk.
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Bridge Avenue
Board of Review
Alma, Mich
D. W. Adams
Home Lumber & Fuel Co
President Willow's Message to the Sixty-third Congress
President Willow addresses the closing session of the Sixty third Congress, urging prompt passage of two key measures to unlock national domain resources and expand power generation. He warns against delays and calls for mobilizing US resources and distribution promptly, stressing nonpartisan service to the country.
We Need Ships We Have Not Got Them
The speaker laments U S readiness to mobilize resources and serve mankind, noting we are not prepared to use our production and distribution at once. He states we have erred by stunting merchant marine development and now lack ships when they are needed.
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United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
War’s toll on trade and Europe’s struggle to survive
Representatives speak on wartime disruption to trade and production in Europe. The essay warns that several European nations may soon struggle to provide basic needs for their people and urges America to be prepared to offer extensive help and services, highlighting unprecedented global demand.
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America
Europe
America faces new markets for trade and growth
The merchant marine must be built up to seize opportunities as Europe’s markets shrink. The speaker argues that Latin American nations and Central and South American states now look to the United States for manufactured goods previously supplied by Britain and Europe. The emphasis is on duty, opportunity, and expanding American trade reach.
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Congress
Europe
Great
Emall
Central
South America
Great Britain
Gates of Trade Must Be Opened Says Government
The government urged opening gates of trade to invite private capital for transportation at reasonable rates. It argued government should not monopolize the field and must act to ensure prompt, affordable transport while withdrawing from overreach.
Hesitation and a Policy of Awe and Conservation
The speaker urges genuine policy grounded in awe and conservation, aiming to honor the people of the western country and the nation. They stress recent legislation has fallen short in guiding free, methodical development and call for reforms benefiting both publics.
Self Government for Filipinos Urged by President
President urges Senate to pass a measure to grant larger self government to the Philippines and to create a robust merchant marine and transportation network. He argues constructive justice requires supporting ships and rail links to open trade with neighboring American states and prevent market loss while expanding settlement and industry.
Shipping Bill Debate Highlights Pending Senate Action
Fragmentary remarks stress the importance of a shipping bill yet to pass both houses. The speaker urges immediate government action to open trade gates and prevent monopolies, arguing for decisive steps to advance private enterprise and national profit.
Rural Credit and Transport Policy in Congress
The text discusses transportation at reasonable rates with government support until private capital can profitably take over, urging Congress to adopt this view. It notes rural credit remains unresolved and regrets the inability to pass a bill this session, while flagging a safety at sea convention awaiting confirmation and its acceptance deadline.
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Congress
Senate
Seville Social Roster Notes Local Visits and Life Events
Seville center social blurbs record Sunday visits to Ithaca Alma and Grand Rapids by residents including Weltha Mikesell Harry Covell Claude Whitford and Ethel Miller. Local gatherings at A E Miller and Mrs A E Miller’s home feature a bee for the Cram family and a surprise Pedro party with seven tables and prizes. Death reported for Mrs John Rood former Seville resident now near St Louis.
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Clarence Huntley
A. E. Miller
Ethel
Alma
Pedro
A. BE. Miller
Esther Shong
PF. E. French, Jr
Louis
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Lincoln
VP. Cash
Hajt
College
State Street
Maxwell
MAC
Frank F. Smith
North Mall
Gratiot County
Prospect Ave
Alin, Mich
President Willow
Ollowing
Wison
American Press Association
Philippines
Seville
Weltha Mikesell
Ithaca
Harry Covell
James Covell
Claude Whitford
Grand Rapids
Ethel Miller
Harry Locke
Ted Cram
Will Shong’s
Aid Society
Sidney Gould
Cram
C. Wonders
Morley
Pratt and
Eugene Cromm
Mrs. C. B. Wiltshire
Elwell
John Rood
St. Louis
Mars
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Regal
J. Cohen
RRO
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