Alma College Oratorical Contest Chooses Delegate
Alma College held the annual oratorical contest to pick Alma's State contest representative. Five entrants delivered speeches including John Dunham, Adelbert H. Lindley, Hurd A. Drake, Cass Chase, and Stanley Graves. Dunham won with Evolutionized Democracy while Lindley finished a close second. Dunham's work drew three firsts for its thought and craft.
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Mr. Dunham
Alma students vie for state oratorical honors
In a district contest, students led by Dunham won top honors. Dunham earned three firsts and will represent Alma at the State contest with a calm, logical delivery on social and political woes and hopeful notes. Lindley, Chase, Drake, Graves followed with strong performances and musical numbers delighted the audience.
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Lindley
Chase
Drake
Graves
Misses. Wilson
Gail Crosby
Messinger
Miss Redman
Alma Team Battles Early During A A U Style Exhibition
Alma College faced a test of A A U rules while Coach Carrithers used Intercollegiate tactics in a rough practice game. Hoben led scoring while Hooper filled in for Phillips, with Ketgen and McCarthy strong in the backcourt and Cam/Stickles providing key plays as the team adjusted to new baskets and back boards. The lineup lists Fraker as captain with Mt. Pleasant and Cambell delegations, officials Befere Tambling and Prof. Mitchell heading the contest.
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Alma
Carrithers
Phillips
Hooper
Kergen
Hoben
Mt. Pleasant
Mitchell elected football manager by Athletic Association
Prof Mitchell received unanimous support at a special Friday noon meeting to serve as football manager for next fall. He has previously held the office and been praised for arranging satisfactory schedules and managing the team. Early election aims to finish spring scheduling.
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Athletic Association
Mitchell
Association
Hamilton Day Arts and Talks at Campus Chapel
Campus notes describe Hamilton Day events in the chapel with papers on Burr versus Hamilton and the Treasury. Frank McComb and Stanley Graves presented pieces on Hamilton and the Federal Constitution as students discuss future gym plans and skating socials. Mrs. Bert Reader Sidebothat visited Wright Hall amid college life references.
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Hamilton
Byron
Burr
Frank McComb
Treasury
Stanley Graves
Crain
Detroit
Alma Defeats Mt. Pleasant Normals In Low-Scoring Win
Alma opened the basketball season with a 2 to 6 victory over Mt. Pleasant Normals. The defense held the opponents to six points, with Alma scoring twenty-one in thirty minutes of play, signaling strong both sides of the game.
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Mt. Pleasant Normals
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Farmers Seek Better Conditions in Gratiot County
The Gratiot county farming community discusses twelve Roosevelt era questions on farm life at Farmers Clubs Grange and local institutes. Supervisor Pitt notes prices and monopoly harm, urging cooperation, improvement and widespread sharing of ideas among farmers and families. Community events include a Maccabee ball with prizes and local visits by residents.
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Elm Hall Notes and Local Updates
Chas L Brooks is laid up with blood poisoning in one hand. Mrs Hannah Falmer returns from Pennsylvania. School began January 4 with a roll of 34. Elm Hall Aid Society to meet with Mrs W Nonn on January 14. Last meeting with Mrs J B Hall was well attended. Dr J B Shaffer visited Stanton. William Pratt Jr seriously ill. J W Johnson and Chon Snaith moved stock to Detroit and Buffalo. OG H Birdsall suffers grip. Seth Howland moves into Henry Remine's house. Wright rents Howland home. Mrs Chas Frooks and Clay Remine under doctor care. Grandma Brockal to Grant Rapids to live with son Louis Brooks. Mrs K Hildreth ill this past week. Skating keeps youths busy. Sunday storm quieted activity. Farmers institute held in range hall. many copies of iu priest were disseminated. Taft attended.
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Hannah Falmer
Pennsylvania
Iime Hall Aid Society
W. Nonn
J. B. Hall
J. BR. Shaffer
Stanton
Batfordiay
William Pratt, Jr
J. W. Johnson
Chon Snaith
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Seth Howland
Henry Remine
Wright
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Chas Frooks
Clay Remine
Grandma Brocka
Grant
Rapids
Louis Brooks
K. Hildreth
Taft
Elwell Jottings and Local Visits Highlight Rural News
Elwell notes Harrison Moffat son of John Moffatt was taken to Mratnerd's Hospital for an appendectomy. William Kiutt visits in Illinois. FP. Bilsinger and faculty were in town Saturday. Ervin Dalrymple and wife visited her father Sunday. W. G. Pageley buys Marion Pisher place. Ed Benson and family visited Henry Cram Sunday. James Fixines visited his sister Mrs Gee in Dalrymple Sunday. The progressive Pedro party was held.
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John Moffatt
Mratnerd's Hospital
William Kiitt
Ilinoie
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W. GO. Pageley
Marion Pisher
Ed Benson
Henry Cram
Jamoes
Fire destroys Antiques Farmhouse on Geo Abbott’s estate
Central Pine River reports a blaze at Geo Abbott’s farm destroying a fifty year old dwelling due to a defective chimney. The loss affects Mr Carpenter and family who moved into the James Mills house. Several locals attend revival services at Forest Hill church and many residents are noted in brief social updates and travel anecdotes.
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Howtee
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Waldo
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Fine River
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Lloyd White
Alma
H. J. White
Forest Hill Church
Lie Musdawes
J. J
Groyd White
Archie Hamp
St. Lows
Ewther Mills
Geo Davideos
API
James Carbine
Adamisut Gunton
Lucy Adams
Pasadena
Cal
Jawa
Cee
Polly Keltog
Positive Cure for Indigestion Ad Promises 50 Cent Relief
An advertisement touts Mi O Na tablets as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims fermentation and poor digestion cause illness, promoting improved blood and health with a 50 cent price. Also notes local social updates on return from Portland and Cedar Springs visits.
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Charles Rhodes
Real Estate Transfers Listed for St Louis and Alma Areas
Real estate transfers include penn W Zacharias to Ludlum lot 1 and 0 percent of homes. W Robinson trustee to Ransom J Fraker part of lot 9, block 4, William Case's addition. Edward Hendershott to Bayard A Church lot 6ble 70 H and E's addition. Lee Mercantile Co to Jos W Robinson trustee ry 2, block 4, Wim Case's add. Anna C Wright to Frank N Notes tine lots 1,2,3, block 3,0 H Lancashire's addition. Lyman C Cohoon to Barrette Forquer part of sec 24 Arcada 190 Bardette Forquer to Jas Hydorn and wife part of sec 34 Arcada. Catherine Galvin to Inc T Galvin 13 Park Place East Alma. Chase Brown to Goo E Sharrar wig of oly sec 42 Pine River ex railroad right of way and newi of ne section school site in Alam. 13000 Sarah Grive to Edn O Grice lot 1 block 4 Frary's addition St Louis. 1.00 190 1S
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Mixed local notices and obituaries from early 1900s papers
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