Alma Board of Trade elects officers and directors
Alma Board of Trade re elected H Washburn as treasurer and D J Johnson as secretary at the annual meeting held Tuesday at Gratiot County club. Directors named include C F Brown Jotham Allen and others. John Chick is the only new member. The meeting heard talks on income tax packing and marking shipments and good roads amendment.
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Alma Board of Trade
Gratiot
South Gratiot Avenue
B. Brown
D. L. Johnson
C. H. Washburn
Board of Trade
C.F. Brown
Jotham Allen
Tiery H. Soule
Otto Sanderhoff
F. Brown
Almahan
D. J. Johnson
Brown
Karl JH. Washburn
Alma
Prospect Street
Carl H. Canright
Internal Revenue
Lillie
American Railway Express Company
Megan
Mr Bryant
Michigan Good Roads Commission
Tate
Bamak
Healpen
United States
Michigan
County meeting favors county-system adoption urged by Bryant
At a local gathering Mr. Bryant advocated the county system as the best for the area. Henry H. Soule spoke briefly on Alma Grain & Lumber and the potential benefits of reorganizing the concern for Alma. St Johns vestry plans a social event on Tuesday March 4 from 8 to 9 dancing, then a musical program with refreshments. all invited, no charges.
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Bryant
Henry H. Soule
Alma 1Grain & Lumber Company
Alma
St. John's Church
X Gel All Company Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The X Cel All company convened its annual stockholders meeting at the company office in the city, with many local and out of town stockholders in attendance. President Bamborough praised last year’s growth, announced leadership changes, and outlined plans for a larger Michigan distribution network and new product lines.
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X-Cel-All Company
T. A. Bumnborough
Wona Wert
Bamborough
Gitehell
Basinian
United States
A. Kiteh
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Sanderhoff
M.A. Bamborough
Otto Kanderhof
Karl ©. Clapp
BF Gittetvedl
T A. Bamborough
Alma
Roy Dean
Lansing
D. A.kitch
Chi- Songto
T. A. Bamborough
M. A. Bamborough
D. A. Kitch
Rhe
Otto Sanderhoff
BF. Gitehell
Duffey Chosen County Chairman for Fifth Liberty Loan
Rev Matthew Duffey of the First Methodist Church is elected county chairman for Gratiot County’s Fifth Liberty Loan campaign. He may appoint his own advisory board and committees, with support from bankers and Liberty Loan workers. Frank Fenton predicts a $6 billion goal at five percent, starting April 2, and notes prior loan sales totals by town and subscriber counts.
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Liberty Loan
Joan
Mr. Robinson
Robinson
Duffey
FR Fenton
Wiles
Michigan
Pinte
Fenton
William Constable Dies After Apoplexy At Alma
William Constable aged 12 years and long respected citizen died Tuesday evening after an apoplexy attack. He had been living two miles from Alma and visited friends before dining out. He was taken to Carney hospital and passed away the next day. Funeral held at St John’s Episcopal Church conducted by Rev J Frank Jackson with burial at Riverside cemetery.
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William Constable
Carney Hospital
Gonstable
Alma
Mbniday
Dinnner
St John’s Episcopal Church
J. Frank Jackson
Riverside Cemetery
Advertised Letters Awaiting Delivery Dead Letter Office Notice
The post office lists several uncalled letters that will be sent to the dead letter office if not delivered by March 10. Names include Floyd Bartet Clyde F Beebe Mr L B Garpenter Helen Margaret Caldwell Mrs George Durgan and others. P.M. Best candies DeLuxe.
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Floyd Bartet
Clyde F. Beebe
L. B Garpenter
Helen Margaret Caldwell
George Durgan
Mins Gladys Frank
Arthur Fox
Wm. J Gee
M. Giffelx
M. Greenberg
Gertrude H. Hoover
Clark Jones
Hazel Kundall
Day Kyse
Lester Martin
Antonio Miller
FP. Nief
C.F. Nief Sr
George Parkins
A. Rohr- Smeker
George Schuyler
P. Smith
Matilda Spencer
Margaret Vogel
Rex van Dyne
Dewey Warner
Ed Whitney
V. P. Cash
P.M
May Clinch It Victory Over Kazoo This Week
Alma college basketball seeks another battle with Kalamazoo after a Friday showdown. If the Maroon and Cream win Saturday at Kalamazoo, they clinch the state title for the fourth time in two years. Road floors favored. Mt Pleasant hosts a strong non-fuspoitation opponent as Kalamazoo battles a top foe.
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Alma College
Jit
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
Celery City College
Maroon and Cream
Mt Pleasant
Ouale
Alma and Kalamazoo Battle for MI A A Title Victory
Alma breaks Kalamazoo’s early lead to win a tough two point struggle. Richards Anderson and Tebo spark the rally as Alma’s defense stalls Hoekstra and Emerson and the Celery City five fail to capitalize. Five minutes to go Alma leads by two before Kalamazoo can’t regain the edge.
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Kalamazoo
Alma
M. I. A. A. Titulne
Atlannese
Celery City Five
Richards
Tedd& D. Smith
Smith
Anderson
Becam
Hoekstra
Emerson
Kalamazo
Acore Jur
McKay
Tebo
Crittenden
Kargo
Kusco
Celery Eatera
Kalamizoo
Ngure
Robinson
Good Road Amendment Comes to Michigan Voters
Michigan voters face a April 7 decision on a constitutional amendment enabling state bonds to fund a permanent system of main highways. Frank F Rogers, state highway commissioner, traces road finance evolution from local labor to county and state aided models, and explains the federal aid framework that could yield up to 50 million in bonds matched by federal funds.
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Frank F.rogers
Michigan
Wolverine
Hie Huratat
Michiane
Rogers
Mich |An
United Si
Uncle Sam
State
Commonwealth
Michigan Women Rush Voter Registration On Ballot Access
Reported across counties, a surge of women registered to vote after suffrage. Detroit City Hall saw crowds so large elevators failed and first floor accommodations were crowded. Some towns noted more women than men on registration books as patriotic activism rises.
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Noone
Detroit
Michigan
Archer Can Act as Commissioner in City Race
The Record reports whispers that Alber J. Archer may be barred from the commissioner post if elected by Aime voters, pending charter review. City attorney guidance finds no clause preventing Archer from serving. Fullerton’s campaign moves raise questions while opponents deny tactics and urge fair play.
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Alber J. Archer
Aime
Fullerton
Aacher
Montingel Me
Pollasky
Croagen
Mr. Archer
Thyre
Archer
Mr. Fullerton
Alma Grain and Lumber Co stock promotion urged to investors
Up to press Wit shares sold to subscribers with many showing interest but unsure of amounts. Promoters tout Alma Grain and Lumber Co real estate and assets as valuable, urging immediate action. Named organizers P D Johneon Harry Gerber Win Cush ing Montigel W T Naldret J W Blakely Henry H Soule. Michigan grown spring wheat quality for 1919 seeding 240 dollars. 83 ét c Chrified and partnerized milk price noted.
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Mont Conservatie
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
D. Johneon
Harry Gerber
Win
Cushing
M. Montigel
W. T. Naldret
J. W. Blakely
Henry H. Soule
Michigan
Alma Grain and Lumber Co
Ét-C
Grator County Clubhouse Opens to Public Eye
The Grator County clubhouse near South Woodworth and East Water opened Saturday to showcase a new home-like facility. It features a saloon with a grand piano, library, Victrola, reading rooms, dining, kitchen, and second floor billiard areas. Delegates Mrs. William A. Bablke and Mrs. Vincent P. Cash attended Lansing for the state convention, with William A. Huhlke elected to the Democrat State Central committee.
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Grator County
Cor Yee
South Woodworth
East ‘Water
Mra
Sylvia Gaffney
Alma
She Ude
Darragh
Laure
Hogan
William A. Bablke
Vingent P. Cash
Lansing
William A. Huhlke
Democrat State Central Committee
Series of Meetings by Rev Vance at Lane Seminary
Rev F Vance, professor of English at Lane Theological Seminary, conducted a series of twelve religious meetings at Alma this week. The lectures were well received by attendees and described as very beneficial by those present.
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F. Vance
Eneligh Bile
Lane Theological Seminary
Alma
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Gratiot County Club
H. Washburn
Fighting Methodist
Kazoo
College and High School
Victors
Frank F. Rogers
Beat Ice Cream
J. D. Spinney
Alma G & Lumber Company
Gratiot Club
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