Alma Trade Extension Plan Boosts Michigan Town
Alma, Michigan, with 7500 residents, launched a Merchants Bureau Trade Extension Plan to draw farmers and rural shoppers from a 4000 square mile area. The campaign priced merchandise at low “live” rates, offered 20 000 circulars, daily raffles, and $500 Chevrolet car prize, building a $1000 advertising fund and drawing trade from central Michigan.
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Alma
Merchants Bureau
Retail Ledger
Philadelphia
Congress
Alina
Palmer
Sureas
Michigan Territory
Harry Gerber
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Bureau
Alam
Outiyiete
Jefly
Woodworth Avenue
Superior Street
D. W. Robinson
Michigan
Rob Linson
Local Happenings in Alma and Nearby Towns
Local notes report visits by William E F Osborn of Saginaw and Mrs Victor Nurmi of Jackson, and a theatre run featuring Wallace Reid in The Charm School at the Strand. Advertisements promote car licenses, stock sales, coats, and the REMNANT SALE at Robinson’s Alma store. An East Superior Street Christian church banquet is set for February 22, and a lecture on economics is planned for March 1 at the city hall.
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William EF. Osborn
Saginaw
Alma
Victor Nurmi
Jackson
Wallace Reid
Charm School
Strand
Sharrar & Watson
Mich
E. G. Sluyter
State Savings Bank
B.S
Robinson
D.W. Robinson
George Henry Orchestra
Michigan Masonic
D. W. Robinson
Washington
East Superior Street Christian Church
Joseph L. Biggerstaff
Carmey Hospital
W. E. Naldret
Paterson Drug Co
Claude Burton
Ross
J. Ross
Elwell
Roy Wetmore
Durkee
Wetvere-Durkee Plano Company
R. Foley
W. Robinson
City Hall
P. m
E. Frank MacCallumMhor
Howard Handley
University of Moss
Hartford
Ladies' Guild of
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Strand Theatre
Revival Services At Crystal About Four Weeks Of Campai
Revivalist Rev O C Rutledge closed a four week revival at Crystal with about one hundred fifty converts. He will lead a series of meetings at United Brethren Church 119 Hastings St starting Sunday February thers and will supervise the music. C H Hull pastor in charge invites all to attend each evening and Sunday services. The Lincoln School Parent Teachers club met February 6 with solos by Russel Johnson Dorothy Davies and Margaret Holmes plus a patriotic pageant and a talk by Prof Hamilton. Light refreshments followed.
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O. C. Rutledge
Crystal
Rutledge
United Brethren Church
Hastings St
C.H. Hull
Lincoln School
Russel Johnson
Dorothy Davies
Margaret Holmes
Prof. Hamilton
Washington's Birthday Post Office Holiday Notice
Legal holiday February 22nd Washingtons birthday the Post Office will be closed all day no deliveries mail will be dispatched as usual E L Smith Acting Postmaster.
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Washington
Diphtheria toll hits Michigan in lives and costs
Dr. RM Olin Michigan health commissioner warns diphtheria exacts heavy toll in deaths and money. He cites monthly comparisons to the Washington theater disaster and tallies a total potential cost of 4 755 000 from lives lost, plus 19 000 years of life. The 1921 rise equals 168 more deaths and 8315 000 in antitoxin value, while absences from school run high in Gratiot County.
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Michigan
RM. Olin
Washington, D. C
Olin
Gratiot County
Marwood
William Vaun Horn
Lellaverna Clinglenpell
Hazel Kisby
Dr. Or
Funeral Directors Meeting In Alma Attended by Eleven
A Gratiot County Funeral Directors Association session gathered eleven directors and their wives at the Wright House in Alma on Tuesday. Men held a business meeting from 11:00 to 12:00 while ladies were entertained. A post dinner program featured toastmaster Paul Crandell and remarks from Professor Hamilton of Alma College and Stanley Wallace of Perry on costs of doing business. G V Wright delivered the welcome address, with C A Rehle of St Louis replying.
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Gratiot County Funeral Directors Association
Alma
Wright House
Crandell
Stanley Wallace
Perry
G. V. Wright
Thie Elts
C. A. Rehle
St Louis
Bettys Campaign Cavalry Benefit Pleases Strand Crowd
The benefit show Betty's Campaign at the Strand theatre for Troop 106th Cavalry Michigan National Guard drew a large audience and received strong praise for several musical numbers including Mother Dear Mother Come Home by Shorty Fuller and Carla Sartor. The production also played Monday at Mt Pleasant where it attracted another good crowd and left a solid impression.
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Betty
Strand Theatre
106Th Cavalry
Michigan National Guard
Farve
Bar Association Elects Officers At Ithaca Meeting
Gratiot County Bar Association at Ithaca elected officers. George P. Stone of Ithaca named president, C H Giddings of St Louis vice president, John Mathews of Ithaca secretary, William A Hahlke of Alma treasurer. C H Goggin of Alma joined executive committee of entertainment. Banquet at Seaver hotel after joint session with Clinton County Bar Association.
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Gratiot County Bar Association
Ithaca
William A. Hahlke
C. H. Goggin
Alma
George P. Stone
C.H. Giddings
St. Louis
John Mathews
William A. Bahike
Clinton County Bar Association
Seaver Hotel
Married in Alma Wednesday Evening
Miss Loretta Ide and Mr Dorward Comer both of this city were united in marriage Wednesday evening February 8 at the bride’s mother Mrs Dora Ide home. Rev Seleton of the First Presbyterian church spoke the words. Miss Ide wore white and carried white rose buds. They will reside in this city.
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Loretta Ide
Dorward Comer
Thi City
Dora Ide
Rev
Seleton
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Ide
Mrs. Comer
Alma Argus Feature Edition Highlights 1897
A December 17 1897 Alma Argus feature edition celebrated Alma with praise for its growth. The piece notes a 2200 population aided by benefactor Wright and cites the college, Alma Sanitarium now Michigan Masonic Home, Alma Roller Mill, Montigel Foundry, and Tinker Hannah Planing Mill as key city features.
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Alma Argus
The
Argus
Journal
Alma
Wright
College
Alma Sanitarium
Michigan Masonic Home
Alma Roller Milla
Montigel Foundry
Tinker & Hannah
Pageant Sunday Evening Promotes The American Home
Next Sunday at 7 in the Presbyterian church a pageant titled The American Home will be performed by College and high school youths. The scenes include Early Christian Home in America and Spirits of Light Triumph, with over fifty participants. Written by Miss Minnie Karnell, it previously drew a crowded Grand Rapids audience during the Presbyterian state convention.
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Presbyterian Church
College
C. EB. Societics
America
Christ
Minnie Karnell
Grand Rapidy
Increased demand for better roads in 1921
A notable rise in demand for improved highways was recorded in 1921. Figures show more brick concrete and asphalt pavements were built than any year since 1916, with brick and asphalt types up 20 to 50 percent, indicating a shift toward durable long term road materials. Highway engineers cite this as proof of the trend toward the cheapest long term solutions.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Alma Neighbor
Mrs Homer Dunhan of 124 Rockingham Ave Alma reports backache dizziness and fatigue from daily chores. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Murthy's Drug Store with relief after trying the product as seen in the ad. Foster Milburns Mfrs Buffalo NY notes the same kidney remedy as previously used.
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Homer Dunhan
Rockingham Ave
Alma
Dean
Murthy
Dunkhaey
Foster-Milburno
Shuffalo
N. Y
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E. L. Smith
Bar Association
Ethel Clayton
Fox News
Pn the Review
Buster Keaton
the Playhouse
St. John's Guild
DR. Caligan
Burton Holmes
Business Man
the Record Press
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Inores Corporation
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