Republic Truck Company Directors Meet Enthusiastic Western Dealers
The February 9 stockholders meeting announced a 100 percent dividend and rapid progress. A new building increased daily capacity while western territory expansion brought many dealers aboard. Republic displayed Model F at Chicago shows, boosting future orders. Alma benefits from factory jobs and city growth.
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The
Republic Truck Company
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Republic
New Southern Hotel
Middle West
Republic Line
Alma
United States exports fall sharply in December war impact
Trade figures show December 1914 exports to Austria-Hungary and Germany plummet from 1913 levels. Other nations including France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan also register sizable declines or shifts, reflecting the wartime disruption of global commerce.
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United States
Austria- Hungary
Germany
Belgium
Russia
Europe
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Netherlands
Canada
North Star Boy Sentenced In Burglary Case
Joseph Mertens of North Star appeared before Judge Sear in Ithaca on Tuesday of last week charged with a burglary at Pompeii carried out earlier. He pleaded guilty and received a sixty day county jail term plus a $25 fine with a ninety day additional penalty if the fine is not paid. Mertens has prior court appearances.
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Joseph Mertens
North Star
Sear
Ithaca
Pompeii
Mertens
Uncle Josh Jenkins at Wright Opera House February 17 1915
Uncle Josh Jenkins appears in a beloved comedy drama at Wright Opera House on February 17 1915 Managers meet audience demand for old time humor featuring Uncle Josh The Deacon The Widder The Town Clown and other familiar characters promise a fun filled evening with affordable prices for all attendees.
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Josh Jenkins
Wright Opera House
Josh
Deacon
Widder
Elected President of Michigan Veterinary Association
Dr. R. F. Erwin of this city was elected president of the Michigan State Veterinary Medical association at Lansing. He has long served on the executive committee and was vice president in 1911. Officers include R. F. Irwin president, P. F. Blatchfield vice president, A. B. Curtice second vice president, J. S. McDaniels third vice president, W. Austin Kwair secretary treasurer.
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R. F. Erwin
Lansing
Fob
Michigan State Veterinary Medical Association
R. F. Irwin
Alton
PF. M. Blatchfield
Brighton
A. B. Curtice
Hillsdale
Excellent Bout in Ithaca Promises Future Boxing Talent
A lively two man featherweight bout at Ithaca Opera House saw Kid Kelly of Illinois and Kid Brady of Michigan fight ten rounds to a draw. Kelly pressed early, Brady defended and countered with skill, both evenly matched. Earlier preliminaries featured Spider Hoyle, Kid Enright, and Taylor with notable performances. Further bout details to appear in the next revue.
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Central States
Opera House
Ithaca
Kid Kelly
Illinois
Kid Brady
Michigan
Kelly
Braay
Brady
Drew
Alex Haslin
Spider Hoyle
Haslin
Kid Enright
Bay City
Taylor
Michigan crop values high in 1914 state ranking
The 18 principal Michigan crops totaled 39,889,000 dollars last year. Michigan leads all states with a crop value of 351,450,000. Mingin shows 318,659,000 and Texas 288,355,000. Michigan ranks 14th on the list for crop value.
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Michigan
Town
Mingin
Texas
Record replies to Alma Journal on advertising value and circulation
The Alma Journal attacks the Advertisers' Booster Edition of The Record, arguing news value outweighs ads and criticizing Record circulation claims. The Record defends its mix of news and ads, asserts advertising drives results, and notes upcoming changes the Journal plans to implement.
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Alma Journal
Record
Gratiot County
Alma
Gratiot
The
Journal
Fenner Declared Insane After Carbolic Acid Attempt
Floyd Fenner, who ingested two ounces of carbolic acid last Thursday in a suicide attempt, appeared before Judge Potts in Ithaca and was adjudged insane. He was committed to the Traverse City asylum and taken there Saturday by Under-Sheriff George Lewin. Doctors Brainerd and his hospital team saved his life after a severe stomach and throat burn.
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Floyd Fenner
Judge Potts
Ithaca
Traverse City
Fenner
George Lewin
Dr. Brainerd
Brainerd
Detroit man in Alma on Saturday with Sharrar and Moore
A. Althouse of Detroit was in Alma Saturday transacting business while visiting with Sharrar and Moore.
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A. Althouse
Detroit
Alma
Sharrar and Moore
Tabernacle to Be Erected for Evangelistic Meetings
A tabernacle seating 1360 people will be erected at Prospect avenue and Superior street, ready by March 1, to host Evangelistic meetings in early March. Rev Edward P Loose, a famed evangelist, will lead sessions for the Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, and Church of Christ. His compelling presence and delivery are expected to captivate audiences.
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Prospect Avenue
Superior Street
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Church of Christ
Edward P. Loose
Lillenas
Almu
Alma
Henry Souse
Louse
Coard
Nebraska
Free Trade Failures Hit 1916 Business Wrecks
Bradstreet s January 30 shows 552 U S business failures for week ending January 28 1916 down from 581 last week and higher than 453 in 1914 361 in 1913 312 in 1912 and 290 in 1911 despite Free Trade arguments The article contrasts with White House claims of prosperity and cites regional breakdowns and tariff context.
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White House
Bradstreet
United States
Underwood
Wes Bos
Farwesters
Mary Pickford Buys Maxwell Automobile
Mary Pickford the leading film star purchased a 1915 Maxwell car, paying no regard to price. H. R. Mason of Saginaw conducted business in the city on Saturday, noting Pickford’s purchase.
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Mary Pickford
Maxwell
Aetreas
H. R. Mason
Saginaw
Ithaca Boy Arrested in Detroit
Merton Coleman, son of Ithaca residents, was arrested in Detroit for holding up a restaurant at 73 Grand River Avenue. He entered, asked for a cigar, then used a revolver to seize $11 from the cash register. Police arrested him days later. he confessed to the crime.
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Merton Coleman
Ithaca
Detroit
Grand River Avenue
Merton
Coleman
Auction Sale Ledgers of John D Sullivan Administrator
Auction sale to be held March 4 at a distant site described as one mile north of Alma and beyond. Watch for further announcements regarding the large sale event conducted by John D Sullivan administrator.
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John D. Sullivan
Alma
Alma Driving Club Fourth Matinee At Pine River Track
A large crowd attended the Alma Driving Club matinee on Pine River. Highland Boy faded after heats one and three and was distanced. Cecil Hurst, owned by Bert Eckert, won heats two and four by a nose over George Robbins owned by R. M. Hyde. Time around 1 minute 49 and 1 minute 50 seconds for the mile. Class B races featured Angeline, Meadow Boy, Baron Hope.
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Alma Driving Club
Pine River
Highland Boy
Cecil Hurst
Bert Eckert
R. M. Hyde
George Robbins
Smile
Angeline
McNabb
T. C
Cooper
Meadow Boy
Hyde
H. J
McSimmone
Cushing
Baron Hope
Plowman
Poor health forces change at Gratiot County Gas company
Due to illness and a general breakdown in health, Cla. & Brown, president and manager, will relinquish active management for the present while retaining the presidency. Mrs. Brown guided the firm through its infancy and will oversee operations. Angus Leitch is named to succeed as acting manager.
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Cla
Alma
St. Louis
Ithaca
Breckenridge
Mr. Brown
Brown
Angus Leitch
Farmers Institute at Wright Opera House Notice
County Farmers Club held a two day institute at Wright Opera House on February 4 and 5 with a strong program on corn, dairy, poultry, alfalfa, beet culture and soil fertility. F L Dean C H Burgess C F Mainline A M Fredericks and L W Oviatt offered talks and discussions while Rev Mason gave the invocation and music provided local atmosphere. Attendance was respectable given weather. organizers praised for management and schedule.
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Wright Opera House
Rev. Mason
A. VanDeventer
Alma State Savings Bank
The
Agricultural College
Lansing
Opera House
F. L. Dean
Sheridan
C. F. Mainline
A. M. Fredericks
C. H. Burgess
East Lansing
Reading
Uncle Josh Jinkins at Wright Opera House Feb 17
Uncle Josh Jinkins set for Wright Opera House on February 17. A locally themed comedy with John A. Preston as Uncle Josh and Olive Eaton as the school teacher, promising a full-house evening of light entertainment with popular prices.
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Wright Opera House
Josh Jinkins
John A. Preston
Josh
Olive Eaton
Corn Exhibition at Alma shows 75 plus entries
The First Annual Corn Show at Alma State Savings Bank during the Farmers Institute saw over 75 exhibits. Michigan Agricultural College judges scored corn on Adaptability Yielding Qualities Germinating Quality and Breeding using ear size weight kernel color and uniformity criteria.
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Alma State Savings Bank
Farmers’ Institute
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Wheat marketed in Michigan over six months hits 7.5 million
Michigan crop report dated February 6 shows 7.5 million bushels of wheat marketed in six months, with 439,200 bushels sold last month. Four hundred sixty five correspondents report no crop damage, while eighty one note injury to wheat.
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Michigan
States
Vaughn
Mrs McLaren Improves After Serious Illness
Mrs McLaren who had been seriously ill for the past three weeks is somewhat better at this writing. M A Holmes the sales manager of the Republic Motor Truck company recently returned from a six weeks trip to the Pacific coast where he visited all of the agencies of the company on this trip.
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McLaren
M. A. Holmes
Republic Motor Truck Company
Pacific Coast
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Australia
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Michigan Veterinaries
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E. Brown Retres
Driving Club
Claus A. Highland Boy
Négly
Houseman
Gration County Gas Company
Farmer's
L. W.oviatt
L. W. Oviatt
Alma States Saving’s Bank
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