Independent Telephone Battle Reaches Detroit Papers
A local view argues that independent telephone firms reduced rates outside Detroit, contrasting high Bell rents with cheaper services in Clinton, Shiawassee, Montcalm, Isabella, and Grand counties. It calls out Detroit’s stance as harmful to state business and consumer interests. The piece also pushes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for women’s health.
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Detroit
Conman Council
Almade
Bell Company
Centro
Union Telephone Company
Clinton County
Shiawassee County
Montcalm County
Isabella County
Bellaya
Independent Telephone Bestares
Impromptu bath for three at Alma near bridge
Last Sunday morning three young women in Alma were frightened by a near railroad bridge incident on Sunday whuting. One fell through the ice into Pine. A passing young man heard calls for help, rescued the distressed woman, and she was taken home for a change of clothes.
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Alma
Ann Arbor
Misa
Alma Council Pledges Aid for Major Chemical Plant
Alma villagers cue strong support as plans emerge for a $75,000 chemical manufacturing facility led by Amos Wright. Council resolutions authorize right of way for railroad spur tracks and sewer work, praising Wright’s influence while pledging active cooperation to secure the industry and jobs for the community.
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Alma
United States
Aow. Wrebt
Beit Ic
Merss
Bablke
Sharp
Hooper
Amos W. Wright
Waennas
Benu
Mr Wright
Thiaillage
Wuereas
Common Council of
Wright
Change of Meeting Nights for Local Societies
The I. C. IOF Alma branches will meet in the K of P hall for the year. Knight of Pythias moves meetings to Tuesday nights and Woodmen relocate from Tuesday to Thursday, with other secretive groups also shifting to the hall.
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I. C
F.n
Alma
K. of P
Koighte of Pythian
Alma Village prepares to buy city team raid assets
The village of Alma announces readiness to purchase a city team. Names listed include driver raid team L, H Harr, O F, Fistarer, D. P, ST KUnI Communes.
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Alma
Hide
H Harr
O F
Fistarer
D. P
ST Kuni
Farmers Institute Events and Preparations in Alma
Mr Newton Burne of St Louis visited Alma to arrange the upcoming Farmers Institute on January 16 and 17 with top state speakers. Women’s section Friday afternoon and evening lectures to be held at a local church and opera house. One day tutors will visit area towns with state speaker M Hull of Allegan, Jan 6 Breckenridge, Jan 7 North Star, Jan 8 Washington Center, Jan 6 Middleton. Merchants agree to early closing until April 1 at 7 pm except Saturdays. J W Betanor warns wives of debt avoidance. Previous note on tax notices and signers to follow.
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Newton Burne
St. Louis
Alma
Farmers’ Institute
Mal
Barna
Oraion
Gratiot County
Hull of
Alleganon
Jan
Breckenridge
Busy New Block Housing Many Offices In Alma State Bank Area
A new union telephone room joins W W Kneh and Attorney D L Johnson in a dense Alma block. The four story complex houses a bank, a jewelry shop, two lawyers, a physician, several insurers, and many offices. Excess demand forced relocation of others as three typewriters and four telephones echo in the space.
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W. W. K'neh
DL Johnson
Alma State Sagi Bank
Losey * Jewelry Establishment
Lmhet
Penson
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Pirsy State Bank
Turck
Co Bankers
Michigan
AW. Wright Wm
Capita Oo
Surpine
Bately Lyporit Hoxee
Kent
Asia State Savings Bank
Mich
Domeme EL Feafolario
Moses
Banike
DR. W. Kelly
Alma, Mich
Onion
Herbert N. Hayes
Potinaky
F. G, Olp
New York Life
Standard Stock, Fire and Tornado Companies
W. W. Kinch
Alma State Savings Bank
Penalon
Fluur
Arcada
Bakers
G. B. Porter
Delat Phanesiaton
Bivins & Rhodes
W. Wright
Messinger
F. E. Pollasky
Searte
North Star
Washington Center
Middleton
Senet & Glass
D. W. Adams
Treas
Ella P Belbrok
Joux W. Betaxor
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