Tariffs and politics shape postwar trade debate
The Alma Record discusses protective tariffs and protectionist arguments in postwar industry, noting Britain’s tariff actions and U S sugar duties. It cites The New York Times and The Times, mentions Roosevelt Wilson feuds, and weighs Taft’s court appointment, plus Michigan’s presidential primary and Senator William Alden Smith as a leading candidate.
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New York Times
The
Times
Congress
Republican Party
Michigan
William Alden Smith
Smith
Washington
United States
Will History Repeat Its Conditions on the Eve of Campaigns
The piece compares the election landscape facing the two major parties before the next presidential race to 1912 and 1916. It notes Roosevelt’s 1912 revolt aiding defeat then, and Bryan’s 1916 revolt against Wilson, with Democratic leaders debating overturning the incumbent and renomination prospects.
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Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Michigan mayors push to repeal anti discrimination rating law
Mayors from Kalamazoo and 84 Michigan cities joined a drive to repeal the state anti discrimination and rating bureau law. A meeting led by Mayor James B Balch launched plans for a state convention in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo to mobilize a broader movement aimed at reducing fire insurance costs for residents.
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Michiga
Michigan
Kalamazoo
James B. Balch
Grand Rapids
Balch
Michigan anti-discrimination law provokes strong opposition
Attendees discuss the nearly $80,000 year estimate and condemn the law as vicious. Senator Burrill Tripp of Allegan, who voted against it, calls the measure the most vicious in Michigan. Milo Dr. Campbell of Coldwater, former fire insurance commissioner, says it creates a fire insurance trust and allows rates to rise unchecked.
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Seay
Balch
Burrill Tripp
Allegan
Michigan
Tripp
Milo Dr. Campbell
Coldwater
College Chapel Opening Address
The address emphasizes developing the mile life through patience self control courage optimism and will power. It argues love and sympathy for others create a supreme personality capable of leaving a lasting imprint on history and society.
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Roinhood
Motorists Urged to Avoid Chamois Filters Danger
An article in The Timken Magazine warns motorists against using chamois skin as a gasoline filter. It explains static electricity from gasoline and chamois can cause a dangerous spark and explosion unless the funnel is properly grounded. The piece also notes a rise in auto fires linked to chamois filters and mentions highway designation moves by local boards and counties, with plans for roads between Alma Riverdale and toward Grand Rapids. It cites official petitions and upcoming construction prospects.
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Timken
Board of Supervisors
State High Commissioners
Alma
Riverdale
Saginaw
Grandapids
Montcalm County
Edmore
Lakeview
Stanton
Grand Rapids
Arcada
Pine River
Seville
Sumner
Wright
St. Louis
Wee
Church Notes William H Mason pastor Jan 16 schedule
Church notes list Sunday services at 10 a m and 7 p m with sermons A Better Sacrifice and Jesus Christ on Trial. Sabbath school 11:30 a m at East End and other churches plan prayer meetings and gatherings through the week. Rector J Frank Jackson leads St John’s Church with Holy Communion at 8 am and vesper service.
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William H. Mason
Aoticabs
East End
Notestein
PSCE
Jesus Christ
ST. John's Church
J. Frank Jackson
First Church notices and Hyomei advertisement
First Church of Christ, Scientist holds Sunday service at 10 30 in Savings Bank block with a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 40 Reading room hours Saturday 2 to 4 Hyomei advertised as a cure for catarrh with inhaler use four times daily and a money back guarantee through Chas Rhodes ad promises quick relief and rapid lasting action
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Savings Bank
Chas
Rhodes
Ady
Vesper Service at Union Meeting in Chapel
The Union meeting of the W and M A held Sunday afternoon in the chapel offered guidance in reading life. Dr Brokenshire read Luke 10:25 87 about the Good Samaritan and President Crooks spoke on How do we read life with examples from students and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Brokenshire
Lake
Crooks
Theodore Roosevelt
Douglas School Notes Missprint and Gratitude
A misprint corrected regarding treasurer Mr. Holland who took the ride. The staff expresses thanks for the board keeping the schoolhouse clean during vacation and for the monthly mopping. Fifteen new books were added to the library on Monday as the new year begins.
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Holland
Fourth grade reports on fractions at Vestaburg Farmers Institute
Merter Wilson Henry Holland and Manley Dailey attended the Vestaburg Farmers Institute where during agricultural class periods Henry and Manley presented a strong report on potatoes. Charlie suffers a bad cold but well wishes are offered. Jack Frost sits near the firing line as skating is celebrated.
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Merter Wilson
Henry Holland
Manley Dailey
Farmer's Institute
Vestaburg
Henry
Manley
Charlie
Jack Frost
Mi O na Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Relief
Alma readers are told Chas Rhodes guarantees Mi O Na will relieve indigestion and related symptoms or refund the money. The ad cites many local users praising the remedy and claims it not only relieves but cures, with customers saying they can eat freely again without fear of pain.
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Alma
Chas. Rhodes
Miona
Chas Rhodes
Revival meetings at M E Church draw crowds
Market report notes lively interest as revival services continue at the M E church. Rev. George A Beacock from Bay City’s Thoborn Methodist church led the week, delivering strong sermons and boosting attendance and engagement in the services.
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M. E. Church
George A Beacock
Thoborn Methodist Church
Bay City
Bencock
Finishing Bank Building Nearing Occupation
Finishing work on the new State Bank building on Superior street progresses but the structure will not be ready for occupancy for several weeks.
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The
State Bank
Superior Street
Pelainas Witet
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