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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1922
Page
4
A board of supervisors shows unity for better roads but delays decisive action on state road funding. Letters from Berien Emmet Manistique and Schoolcraft counties reveal differing approaches to road building, bond issues, and maintenance costs amid the postwar period.
A December 6 1921 letter from Commission Key Michigan to H 8 Babowol details Emmet County s long term road program The text outlines eighteen miles of State Reward Roads or Non Trunk Lines with gravel crushed rock and water bound macadam constructions Costs per mile range from about 1200 for simple gravel to 8500 for widened crushed rock roads The county plans 17 more miles of twelve foot gravel roads in 1922 with projected costs not exceeding 7500 per mile and notes ongoing reconstruction and widening projects across several road segments.
Sunday January 28 tribute to James Bryce a renowned statesman and ambassador to the United States from 1907 to 1912. The obituary notes his Belfast birth, upbringing in Hesguw, service under Gladstone Rosebery and Campbell Bannerman, and his valued role in Anglo American relations. It highlights his knighthood Viscountcy and support for Irish freedom, with praise for his lasting impact and partnership with Christian Smuts. Political notice announces C D Wiles seeking Gratiot County Clerk with primary in September. Local advertisements for grinding services and Camann coal samples from Alma Elevator Co and Sitt Ward Co.
Ezra L Smith travels to Saginaw on business while Butter Cup wrappers advertise bread. Ithncw’s Alfred Wilert and Grand Rapids attorneys Dunham and Dutthan visit Alma on business. Several locals, including Romaine Clark and Lawrance Allison, attend engagements in Chicago and Detroit. Community notices mention the Alma Elevator, Gratiot Grange, an osteopathic physician, cafe lunch, and local theatrical fire safety. Nearby officials and firms like the Maxwell House and State Savings Bank are cited with various appearances and notices.
Pine Arts Quartet presents a novelty program at the Community Secoum Course on Tuesday evening February 7 at Abua flith school auditorium. The event features a comedy sketch The Sunge of Old Tre Fund and a Spanish sketches with performers in Spanish costumes. Additional readings and duct trips are promised. tickets remain available and the show starts promptly at 7:19 pm.
Mr and Mrs Russell Moon of Grafton Avenue announce the birth of their son last Thursday. Edward Kelly of East Worth Street reports a baby girl born to his family last Saturday. The article lists several local movements, notices, and upcoming events, including church and school activities, and a brief local advertisement for RAT SNA P.
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