Michigan and La Plata Plan Scientific Alliance
The Detroit News Tribune reports a cooperative plan between the University of Michigan and the University of La Plata in South America for astronomical research. Key figures include Prof Hussey, his wife, Bernhard Dawson, Paul T. Delevan and his wife, with Delevan noted for prior South American work. The piece quotes Mrs Delevan describing life at the observatory and local grounds, praising the country, buildings, and cultured environment.
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The
Detroit News Tribune
University of Michigan
University of la Plata
South America
Hussey
Michigan
Bernhard Dawson
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Ann Arbor
Paul T. Delevan
the Tribune
Delevan
Panl T. Delevan
Alma Council Proceedings Report From Alma Michigan 1912
Regular meeting of Alma Common Council held December 17 1912 with Mayor J M Montigel presiding Aldermen present Fuller Willard Caple Palfrey Cook Fraker motions approve prior journal accept treasurer report and issue payments to listed vendors Alma Grain & Lumber Co special committee to confer with firm on rights and following claims approved for payment including Smith & Clapp James Redman Army Elevator Co and Parker Tabor agenda items discuss highway fund allocations and city finances in a formal session.
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Alma
Mich
Common Council
City of
J. M. Montigel
Fuller
Willard
Caple
Palfrey
Cook
Fraker
Kehn
Mation
Alderman Cook
Yeas
Olmstead
Merchants of Alma Agree to Winter Store Closings
MLL CLOSET Sn Asia Mich Dec 19 1012 We the undersigned merchants of Alma agree to close our stores from Monday Dec 2 1012 until April 11 1018 at six o clock standard except Saturday and Sugar Co pay nights We are positive this will meet with the approval of the public for during these winter months it is convenient for the farmers to do their trading during the day and with our present delivery system we are sure this will be satisfactory to our town people
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Asia
Mich
Alma
Standard
Sugar Co
Alma City Notes 1912 New Year Toasts and Fees
The Alama district outlines a 1913 fee increase for physicians in northern Gratiot due to rising drug costs with night calls 2 dollars in city and 100 cents added country, obstetric fees at 10 dollars plus mileage, and telephonic consultations 60 cents. Civic messages from Alma leaders and residents express hope and progress for 1913, praising improvements, schools, lighting, pavements, and city spirit.
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Northern
Gratiot
Michigan
Alma
Francis King
Elwell Elevator Aids Local Farmers With New Plant
The Elwell Cileaners and Farmers elevator, built to serve over 100 stockholders from farms 5 to 10 miles away, will be completed and ready for service. Capable of rapid unloading and loading, it features a 12 000 bushel capacity, multiple cleaners, a corn shelter, grain scales, and a 40 to 50 light electric system.
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Cileaners
Elwell
Janes Gurnetent
A. D. Raby Lee
Treas
Monty Miller
J. A. Rogkaleflon
Ithaca School Meeting Called by County Official 1915
Alderman Palfrey reports the council adjourned. Howard Potter, School Commissioner, calls a meeting of county school officers at the Court House in Ithaca on Friday January 8 1915, urging attendance of all city and rural board members.
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Ithaca
Howard Potter
Home Merchants Offer Cheaper Goods Under New Law
Under the Parcels Post law taking effect January 1 a farmer can buy goods by telephone from a home merchant cheaper than mail order houses. A ten pound package from an Alma merchant to nearby towns costs about 14 cents versus 52 cents from Chicago. Lee Everett was taken to Saginaw General Hospital Christmas Day after appendicitis surgery and remains in serious condition.
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Seville
Pine River
Bethany
Sumner
Arcada
Emerson Township
Alma
Chicago
Lee Everett
Saginaw General Hospital
Christmas Trade Succeeds Despite Street Work
Otto Sanderhoft notes his Stuckey's Ind Cash Grocery reports a 25 percent sales gain over last year amid ongoing street paving. He expresses optimism for continued growth in 1918 as pavement completion improves business conditions.
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Alto
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Mderman Cook
Wright & Brown George Ricketts
Ellison's
M. A. Medler
Stuckey's
Ind
Cash
Bart Miller
Caple Hardware Co
Miller Bros
C. F. Hicok
N. E. Saad
P.O. Banghart
G. M. Delevan
Seni
Lloyd Ellison
J M. Montigel
Mie
J. Mo Montigel
Adams
A. H W. Olmsted
Walter W. Caple
R. J .Fraker
J., M. Montigel
Central
Geo. M. P*lfrey
L. B. Kehn
Bert Eckert
Progressive Party
Gratiot County
State
Porter
A.W Wright
Alitia
John D. Simily
Cyrus Gardner
M.D
William A. Rahlee
G M Delavan
Christ
A. Madge
Christian Church
J. K Converse
J. A. Gray
J. E. Fuller
Crandell & Scott
Herbert Montague
Masonic
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Cushing & Benedict
John D. Sullivan
G. H. Carl
Carl H. Washburn
First State Bank
Moore
Joseph W. Priest
Baptist Chareh
D. W. Robinson
Luchini Bros
Sam Anch
PW. Creaser
Mima
P.M. Smitit
Hom. McCurdy
Ch, Smith
Deo Day
Little Giant
TAY Press CO
Wright & Brown
P. T. Banghart
Ellicott & McCulloch
J. A. Watson
Pres. Elder
F. M. Church
D. L. Johnson
J. E. Schick
Montigel
Jiant
Geo. W. Moore
Rhodes
Alma J. Couln
HRO
Ip Losky
Teonomy Shoe Store
Wewety
Wien
Cen‘tral Michigan
L. Bennett
Nissin
Cl. Woon
United Brethren Church
J. E. Wise
Alta
W. H. Mason
Presbyterian Church
Wheaton & Sons
F. C. Thornburgh
W. E. Doty
M. E. Church
John M. Dunham
Brand
C. F. Brown
P.M
F. E. West
Voltaire
W. Brainerd
Alma College
Thos. C. Blaisdell
TAC Elwell Elevator
D. W. Adams
IND Cash Grocery
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