Dodds Besieged by Office Seekers in Washington Dispatch
A Washington dispatch from Grand Rapids notes Congressman Francis H. Dodds faces constant post office questions as a member of the post office committee. He stays busy with hearings, docks in on second class mail and parcels post issues, and quietly listens while others push measures. Dodds resides at the Dewey hotel in Lansing amid Michigan politicians and attends hymn singing with colleagues and wives in the lobby after dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand Rapids
Fotrnary Tith
Dodds
Franseis
H. Uweds
Waris
Toga Bank
Dodda
Post Office Committee
House
Postal Savings Bank
Dewey Hotel
Michigan
Olivet College
Bany
Dodds Sings in Shadow at Mr Pleasants Meeting
The scene shows Mr. Dodds performing a musical bit behind a pillar while women sit out of sight. When the singing ends he moves unseen through dim halls and upstairs to reflect on duties, slowly gaining the respect and affection of his colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodds
Mr. Pleasant
Collequen
Harvey
Sugar contract clause sparks farmer confusion in 1910 Alma piece
February 21 1910 readers react to Sauer Companies beet contracts claiming an implied price floor. The notice warns that tests exceeding certain levels keep growers' percentages constant and denies any change of base $4.50 for 10 percent beets. Michigan Sugar Co Alma Plat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treight
Michigan Sugar CO
Alma Plat
Sugar Beet Acreage and Owosso Factory Debate
A Michigan farmer writes to Alma Record urging sugar beet growers to back the local Owosso factory, arguing it benefits home towns and that other factories exploited farmers. He emphasizes local gains, debt reduction, and banked savings, warning against shifting acreage to outsiders and urging thoughtful support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso Sugar Co
Michigan
Owasso
Industria
Local Sugar Factory Leader Faces Contract Reconsideration
George J. Bandel states that causing a serious injury to a best friend requires reconsidering commitments. He urges canceling contracts and aligning with local factories to repair relations and support communal industry efforts.
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Hhe
George J. Bandel
Lincoln Portrait Donated to Civic League Reading Room
Alma youths present a framed Abraham Lincoln portrait to the Civic Improvement League in appreciation of the free reading room. A committee of Carlyn Delavan Stanley Hood and Rex Button signed the accompanying letter thanking the league for the benefit and hoping the gesture expresses gratitude.
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The
Civic League
State Street
Abraham Lincoln
Alma
League
Mesars
Carlyn Delavan
Stanley Hood
Rex Button
Civic Improvement League
Lincoln
Maria Rebecca Constable Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Maria Repeces Constable died at her home last Thursday February 17 after an illness confined her to bed since December She was born in Preble county Ohio and lived in Alma for many years She was among the oldest members of the local Episcopal church The funeral was held Saturday at the home with Rev Chas Ryan officiating The burial followed Sunday at Riverside cemetery She is survived only by her husband
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Maria Repeces Constable
Maurie Rebecca Sameell
Preble County
Ohio
Isa
Constable
Arafford
Ofio
Alma
Bt Folie Episcopal Church
Thin City
Howe
Chas Ryan
Episcopal Church
Riverside
Ryan
Mi O Na Stomach Tablets Claim Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Mi O Na Stomach Tablets as immediate relief for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims to expel poisonous gases, cleanse and strengthen the stomach, and promises a money back guarantee if indigestion persists. ailments cited include nervousness dizziness and biliousness, with testimonials from Dr. Rhodes and Mr Grondine.
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Charles Rhodes
Joseph Grondine
Fountain Street
Fall River
Mass
Booth
Wife Deserter Apprehended By Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Lowrey arrested Fred E Crandell at Ralston last Saturday, sought in Alma Michigan for deserting his wife and child and departing with another man's wife. A Michigan officer arrived and departed with Crandell for home to support his family or face jail.
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Lowrey
Fred E Crandell
Ralston
Alma
Michigan
Pawnee
Oklahoma
Times Democrat
Parisian Sage promises money back and hair cure
A Parisian Sage advertisement claims the product stops dandruff and hair loss in two weeks, improves hair softness and sheen, and soothes scalp disease. It touts suitability for women and children, with Charles Rhodes selling a large bottle for fifty cents and a money back guarantee.
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Charles Rhodes
Beet Growers Hear Talks in Corunna Meeting
About 125 beet growers gathered in Corunna on Monday to hear a program on profitable sugar beet growing. Speakers included Mayor McMullen, Clayton Cook on growing sugar beets for profit, W. Oviatt on mending ways, and S. W. Oviatt on price trends. The Owosso Sugar factory paid farmers $450 per ton, and a resolution limited future acreage to at least $5.50 per ton after 1910.
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Shiawassee County
Corunna
McMullen
Clayton Cook
W. Oviatt
Townsen Ely
S. W. Oviatt
J. N. McBride
C. ©. Lillie
Owossa
Celebration by Local Post for Lincoln Picture Gift
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic hosted a supper and sociable at the post hall over Sturdevant's bakery last Tuesday. The program featured Misses Haviland, the Wright Glee Club, and remarks by J W Holmes. Mrs. Lafayette Stevens presented the post with a framed Lincoln portrait, later stories of war memories followed by an elaborate supper for about fifty ladies and all departed about eleven.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Uie Relief Corps
Sturdevant
Singlase
America
Haviland
Anther
Women’s Relief Corps
Corpa
Sponmik
Wright Glee Club
J. W Holmes
Washington
Holmes
Lafayette Stevens
Relief Corps
Lincoln
Walla
King’s New Life Pills Cure Many Ailments
A short advert claims Dr King’s New Life Pills can quickly cure stomach, liver, and kidney troubles at slight cost. Promotes relief from dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, jaundice, malaria, and debility. 25c at C F Brown’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C.F. Brown's
A Mile Swim Iti The Natatorium Test by Elsdon
Sydney Elsdon swam a mile in 41 minutes 80 seconds at the Central YMCA Natatorium, beating a 50 minute breast stroke challenge. The feat involved 160 turns, with splits of 9 1 2, 20, 2 3 4, and 11 9 minutes, finishing fresh. He previously scored 41 minutes in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with 146 turns. Besides swimming he plays piano professionally.
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Toronto
Canada
Globe
Elsdon
Alma
Central Young Men's Christ
Sydney Elsdon
Grand Rapids
Mich
Choice Nursery Stock For Crehat From GROWER TO PLANTER
Forty years experience at a well known nursery center offers low prices on nursery stock. Write for catalog and price list from Chas A Tigentrtte in Monroe Michigan.
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Alma Record
Gratiot County
Alma Record Company
C. J. Brown
Dispatch
Francis H. Dodds
Maria Rebecca Constable
Ids Gling & Shoe
ST. Louis, Mich
Brussels
Alma Crandell
Scott A
Crehat
the Mutual Nurseries
Chas A. Tigentrtte
Dmhenou
Travelers
American Bankers Association
First State Bank
A. W. Wright
Wii
Turck, Gos
Wards L. A. Sharp Hrancis King
Uly Ttrewbaker
Record
Haynes Brothers Ethe
RED
Muchican
Calabria
Straits of
Menaina
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