Alma Council Proceedings January 28 1915
The Alma City Common Council met in regular session January 28, 1915 with Mayor J M Montigel presiding. Aldermen Fuller Olmsted Caple Cook Fraker were present. reports from the treasurer and street light committee were read, debated, and ordered on file. The special committee on the Alma Grain & Lumber Co light contract disputes reported the company’s stance and costs for removing arc and incandescent systems, with a bill of 1741.00 referred to the Committee on Claims. a committee to discuss Ko OR crossings was appointed. enrollment day fee approved. several claims allowed and paid. the council adjourned.
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Alma
Mich
City of
J. M. Montigel
Fuller
Olmsted
Caple
Cook
Fraker
Newell Smith
Willard
Common Council
Gratiot, Avenue
Downie Street
T. Olmsted
Howard Willard
Palfrey
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Superior Streen Ram
Avemue
Park Avenue
Superior Street
Cty
Iherrwith
New York
Oywerton
Potters
Olmeted
Carribe
Molbeman Pylter
Alin Grain & Tomber Cy
Alterman Cook
Ko OR
Superior
Center Streets
Montiger
Polfir
Hird
Nays
Puller
Yeas
Willar
Cook and
Make War on Tuberculosis campaign by New York State Grange
The New York State Grange launches an active tuberculosis drive with a formal committee. Plans include distributing printed reports, sending letters to Granges, assembling anti tuberculosis exhibits, and lecturer programs. Subordinate Granges urged to work with visiting nurses, promote rural public health, and improve enforcement of health laws.
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New York State
Tts
Granges
Suimli
Hour glass tour stirs Rhode Island Granges
Rhode Island Grange members adopt a neighborly hour glass ritual. Chepacket Grange visited Laurel Grange last spring with a fine hour glass to pass on to another Grange. The plan spans subordinates statewide culminating in a December state gathering to boost interest.
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Rhode Island
Chepacket Grange
Laurel Grange
Laurel
Providence
Oman
Germantown Grange Co op in Columbia County
In Germantown or Columbia county New York a small Grange cooperative with under 200 members has annual purchases exceeding 14000. Members submit orders via a dispersed purchasing committee, carloads are bought by the chairman, delivery follows, and 1 percent is charged for expenses. The system is presented as simple and economical and seen as a model for broader Grange Exchange use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown Grange
Columbia County
New York
Grange
Grange Exchange
The
Grange Review
Grange Drives Stock Seller Licensing Plan In Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State Grange aided enacting legislation to shield investors from fake stock schemes. Before selling any foreign stocks, a firm or individual must file documentation with the state and obtain a license from proper authorities, stopping unlicensed selling. The move aims to curb fraudulent mining securities and similar schemes, reflecting Grange leadership for public welfare.
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Massachusetts
Grange
Sr House
Safe locked by trumpet tone and tuning fork invention
London reports Thorne Baker unveils safes that open only to specific sounds. One requires three tuning fork notes placed on a marked spot, another uses a loud organ note near the door. A wire and battery trigger a multi-lock sequence, aiming to deter burglars by eliminating keyholes and generic entries.
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London
Thorne Baker
Baker
Middies Can't Turkey Trot at Naval Academy Dance Rules
At Annapolis the United States Naval Academy issued dance rules for midshipmen to curb the dancing. They stress keeping left arms straight and partners three inches apart during events. Additional guidance warns against taking a companion's arm when escorting to and from dances or on other occasions.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Naval Iads
Tablet to Titanic Band Earned by Lady Garvagh Appeal
London Lady Garvagh secured a tablet placed in the Southampton parish church honoring the Titanic bandsmen. The monument bears their names the hymn Nearer My God to Thee and the inscription recalling their selfless act to comfort others as the sea gave up the dead.
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Lady Garvagh
London
Titanic
Southampton
Chinese women need trousers, not skirts
In Chicago, Mrs. Mabel Corrigan Doak denounces Yuan Shih Kai's edict on dress as absurd and impracticable. She argues Canton boatwomen, ferry crews, and port laborers cannot work in skirts or kimonos and would be hindered, dangerous, and unfitted for their heavy sea work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Yuan Shih
China
Mabel Corrigan Dook
Ieoung Rider
Doak
Ching
Canton
Trafic
Sampan
Trok
Walking Round the World Bet Wins $50,000 Challenge
Lord Mayor of Cardiff scoutmaster C J Rimington Taylor begins a five year trek to walk 50 000 miles without outside help to win a $50 000 wager among London friends. He works odd jobs along the north Welsh coast and will sail to America to continue his voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C. J. Rimington Taylor
Cardiff
North
America
Like Spring In England. Mild winter graces London scene
London reports the mildest winter since 1808 with flowers blooming and birds singing as spring arrives in England. Kent sees similar signs of warming and nature’s revival across the countryside.
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England
London
Kent
Well Happenings in Alma and Surroundings
Local notes from Alma cover visits by Mr and Mrs Clint Nelson to Lt Taylor and wife and a Monday home fire at Clad Wiley’s causing damage. Mrs Walter Perris plans to teach this week due to Mrs Carl Keyes illness, with Keyes improving and expected back next week. Howard Willard and Mr McIntyre of Alma Sugar Co observed on the streets Wednesday. Earl Taylor returns from Middleton. Mrs Taylor to clerk at Hillsinger Co store. FP Taylor buys land next to the hotel and plans a spring feed barn. Oriole Rebekah lodge installs officers for the coming term with NG Santa Fisher V G Kila Medlers R S Nellie Sadler S Bird Worthing Treas Sadie Romner Chap Marion Taylor Warden Ivey Sandal Conih Lennie Wiley ROS of NG. Lilly Miller I of N G Avia Boyer RS of Gartie Currie L S of VG ty Hitchingeon Leo Emina etech OS. Allan Sadler and the old Dr Melauglin resident Mr Hamilton dies Saturday morning. J Charter of Middleton in Etwell Monday. Edd Cross from fretis here Saturday. Mariners elevator will not receive any more grain or figures until the 17th of the month. City calls.
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Clint Nelson
Alma
Lt. Taylor
Wiley
Walter Perris
Carl Keyes
Keyes
Howard Willard
McIntyre
Alm Sugar Co
Earl Taylor
Middleton
Ivey Sandal
Conih
Lennie Wiley
ROS
Lilly Miller
N. G
Avia Boyer
Gartie Currie
L. S
Ty Hitchingeon
Leo
Eminaeteh
Allan Sadler
Hamilton
Melauglin
J. Charter of
Etwell
Local social notes and visits in Elm Tall area
SIMMER TAPPEMIS and Mrs Clifford Gee visit Willian Phil lips at his home while Mrs Vethr Staffs, Margarite Mulferl and Mere Wyast miss health. Oliver Duffield and wife visit his sister Mrs Hugh Harvey of Alta. Frank Hicks returns from Fuiny and Mrs John Leman and Mrs Milton Mavis host Saturday event. William Fowler improves his house and installs a heating plant.
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Marvin Hie
Mra
Clifford Gee
Willian Phillips
Vethr
Mere Wyast
Mt Pleasant
Tros Stratton
Char
Oliver Duffield
Hugh Harvey
Alta
Frank Hicks
John Leman
Milton Mavis
William Fowler
Change in Railroad Time Schedule at Alma Station
Notice announces railroad time changes starting January 26 with TM R EL trains arriving and departing Alma. The fragmented text references a fare or fare-like amount and a “Remember the channel” warning, but the readable facts indicate a timetable adjustment affecting Alma train services.
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TMR_ EL
Alma
Adm
Poms
Bolt
Seville and Sumner Farmers Club Meeting Notice
Seville and Sumner Farmers Club will meet Thursday February 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs G Bailey. Program includes Some by Chile Invocation reading of minutes roll call quotations duet Mr and Mrs Parnell association question care and training of children in total homes Mrs Frank Handley and Mrs Bolix. Question box and song by club KA Poter FP PRA committee.
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We and Sumner Farmers’ Club
G. Bailey
Chile
Mes. Parnell
Frank Handley
Bolix
KA. Poter
F. S. Pra
Civic Improvement League to Meet Friday Afternoon
Regular meeting of the Civic Improvement league set for Friday Feb 7 at three o'clock in the Wright House parlor. All members urged to attend due to important business. Mrs B W Ellison, Secretary.
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Civic Improvement League
Wright House
B. W, Ellison
Empress of the Balkans A Play by King Nicholas
London reports a three act political drama by King Nicholas of Montenegro to be staged soon. Written about forty years ago, the play titled The Empress of the Balkans aims to stir patriotic feeling and foretell events now shaping history. J T Grelo holds European rights and notes the English adaptation is in progress by an English poet.
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London
Nicholas of
Montenegro
J.T. Grelo
Balkans
Germany
Lizard Surfaces After Coughing Up in Valley Drive
Lafayette Jones recalls two years of misery from a throat lodged lizard three inches long. He began to recover after bringing the reptile up during a drive and removing it himself. Medical experts note the incident as a rare choking event attributed to the lizard’s efforts to escape.
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Lafayette
N. A
Jones
Red Snow Threatens War Fears In Alps
Swiss villagers report red snow over the Silveretta glacier and Voralberg district at altitudes down to 4000 feet. The phenomenon prompts superstition as residents already view 1913 as unlucky and fear a great war may follow.
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Geneva
Silveretta
Voralberg
Gratiot County Teachers Institute Held in Alma
Gratiot County Teachers Institute will be held in Alma on Monday and Tuesday, February 10 and 11. The program features talks by Professors D. H. Roberts, R. D. Calkins, J. H. Roberts, and D. W. Roberto, and notices by Hon. C. T. Carson and O. T. Corson. Sessions cover topics from grade geography to teacher personality and home support for schools.
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Gratiot County Teachers’ Institute
Alma
D. H. Roberts
Rk. D Calkins
Ceements
R. D. Calkins
J. -H. Roberts
Ning
C. 'T. Carson
D. W. Roberto
O. T. Corson
T. Corson
D. TH. Roberts
Brainerd Hospital Note Mentions Fern’s Return
Miss Fern has returned from Ithaca where she had been nursing a patient of Dr E. AL Faust for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fern
Ithaca
E. AL Faust
Local Health News Reports Botched Hand, Surgeries and Recoveries
Cornelius McNamara had his right hand mangled in a corn husker last Thursday and had it dressed at the hospital with the middle finger removed by Dr Bratfferd. Mrs Chireh underwent abdominal surgery and is now sitting up. Mrs Win Gakel of Pleasant Valley underwent gall bladder surgery but was deemed inoperable with no hope of recovery. Dr Barstow of St Louis is in charge. Miss Parker left Thursday to assist Dr Hubbard of Vestabure. Harry Hunt of Sumner fully recovered. Mrs Mary Rood north of St Louis also recovered and will return home this week. Little Myra Barnes eight, operated on for appendicitis by Dr Drake of Breckenridge, is recovering. Miss Altha Latimer of Toledo underwent extensive tumor removal and is now in fairly encouraging condition despite the operation's magnitude.
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Cornelius McNamara
Bratfferd
Chireh
Mary Rood
St. Louis
Myra Barnes
Drake
Breckenridge
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RJ. Parker
Gneral Fund
Detroit Trust
J. E. Fuller
A. H. Olmsted
Isaac Russell
A. H. Cook
Mulfrey
Law Kehn
J. Fraker
Harry Willard
Reon
W. E.adams
Water O. Parker
Alderook
Corweil
D. W. Adams
Messrs
FM. Wood
J. Po Lopes
Smith
Cedar F Lake
Ware
Charles M. Gardner
National Grange
Westfield
Mass
Trumpet
Reig
F. A
Owen
Elwell
Simmer Tappemis
Seville and Sumner
Nicholas
Seaghers Nst
Brainerd Hospital
Mathewson
BANK
G. H L. Slocum
J.M. Ealy
P.C. Colister
J. R. Hudson
Gleaners Elevator Co
Elwell, Mich
Altha Latimer
Toledo
Reed Latimer
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