HORSES WANTED NEAR ALMA BY FRED CHURCH CONTACT
ERT HAYES attorney at law in Gratiot County Michigan notes a horse advertisement seeking heavy draft horses. Enquiries should be directed to or address Fred Church in Alma Bell phone for inquiries about a King Boonoot Grand Rapid origin.
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Ert Hayes
Chancery
Circuit Court Comtatasioner
Gratiot County
Michigan
New Minsky Block
Boonoot Grand Rapide
Fred Church
Alma
Bell Phone
Primary Enrollment Preparations Begin for Spring Vote
The secretary of state prepares enrollment books for the first Monday of April primaries under registration officers. Voters must enroll to participate. those unregistered may vote in June only if ill or absent. The spring ballot also includes a constitutional convention question, a longer term policy decision than the immediate officer nominations.
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Secentary of State
Yeur
Constitutional Convention Debate and Election Information
The piece contrasts two paths for government: direct voter power to set governing rules versus legislative action, urging attention to both. It notes Act No 24 requiring state secretary summaries of amendments in multiple languages, for upcoming elections, and reports on the state convalescent home site debate between Howell and Milford, with Dr Shumway preferring a northern, isolated location for operational reasons.
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Secretary of State
Holland
Adirondacks
Howell
Milford
Shum- Way
Safe Board of Health
Lower Peninsula
Michigan farm prices and conditions note December reports
December reports show no wheat sold in markets, livestock condition steady, prices for wheat rye and corn down from last year while cattle hogs and horses rise. U.S. weather data indicate above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation with light snow cover and wheat damage reported by correspondents.
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Michigan State Weather Bureau
Blackmore
Wadley
Indian Costume Wins At Maple Grove Masquerade
A Maple Grove rink masquerade drew a crowded crowd last Tuesday with good humor. Joseph Dunseith wore an Indian suit and won first prize, a pair of ballbearing skates. Frank Moors won the half mile race for gentlemen, while Mrs. Dunseith claimed first prize in the bodies race, each receiving fine pairs of wheats.
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Maple Grove
Joseph Dunseith
Frank Moors
Fortune teller warns of fire near Alma property
An Ohio resident visiting relatives in Alma was told of a looming fire near her Alma property. She increased her fire insurance from January 1. A Breckenridge accident last week left two women with injuries after a dogged horse incident. one woman suffered a severe head injury, the horse later had to be killed. The women are recovering.
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Ohio
Alma
Breckenridge
Meedames Kapp
Bock
Tax Collector Notice From Priday Each Week
A. Bawun states he will beat the City Hall each week through March 1, 1906 to collect city taxes, notifying the public of the action and timeframe.
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A. Bawun
Judgment for Union Telephone Co. against James Brennen
Union Telephone Co. won a $100 judgement plus costs in Justice Spinney's court against contractor James Brennen who laid poles on adjacent land hindering county ditch work and breaking a line. W A Bahlko for plaintiff and Jas G Kress for defendant, who will appeal to circuit court.
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Union Telephone Company
Justice Spinney
James Brennen
Wheeler
Brennen
Here
Saginaw
W. A. Bahlko
Jas. G. Kress
Prize window display wins Postum cereal prize for Alma firm
Medler and Silsbee received a check this week from the Postum Cereal Co of Battle Creek as a prize for one of the most attractive window displays of their goods. Judges were chosen from the Woman's League of the city, and the award reflects well on Alma's enterprising grocery firm.
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Medler & Silsbee
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Woman's League
Alma
Lecture at St John’s Church by Rev Dasher
The Rev Mr Ussher hosts a talk at St John’s Church this evening by Rev Dasher returning from a two year world tour. He will share observations from his travels and the program closes with a reception in the Guild room. The event features organ music, choir pieces, and congregational hymns.
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St. John's Church
Dasher
Horse Kicks Man in Face Injuring Jaw on Superior Street
Myron Dunkle, while driving his team up Superior Street last Saturday around noon, was kicked in the face by a horse and sustained a severe jaw fracture. He was found unconscious and carried to Sweet's feed barn. Dr. McClinton treated him and took him home. his condition is not serious.
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Superior ‘Street
Myron Dunkle
Sweet
Rabbi Leo Franklin to Speak at Woman's Club Event
Rabbi Leo M. Franklin will lecture at the Presbyterian church Monday evening January 2 under the Woman's Club auspices. The talk titled The Jew of History and the Jew of Fiction aims to undo prejudice and promote religion as a bond of brotherhood between men.
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Leo M. Franklin
Presbyterian Church
Woman's Club
der. Franklin
Rural Carriers Urge Patrons Stop Penny Tossing Mailboxes
Alma post office rural carriers appeal to patrons to refrain from placing pennies in mail boxes and to curb abuses of stamps and stamped envelopes. They note cold fingers and limited access to carriers, urging cooperation while preserving their duties and courtesy.
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Alma
Valuable Talks by Successful Farmers at Gratiot Institute
The Gratiot County Round-up Institute in Ithaca closed after two days of lectures by leading farmers. Mrs Francis King spoke on the Michigan Forestry Association urging public support and women’s involvement. The session highlighted forestry, conservation, and reforestation efforts with plans for meetings, memberships, and a January forestry event at Alma.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca
Court House
Francis King
Michigan State Board of Forestry
William T. Pitt
Michigan Forestry Association
Ite
Ito
Michigan
Union
Master Horton
Grange
Pomona
Association
Avery Able
State Review
Michigan Forestry Commission
Ia Gratiot County
Transeau
Alma College
D. Pennell
W. A. Bahlke
Presbyterian Church of
Alma
Roth
University of Michigan
Arthur Hill
Saginaw
Agricultural talks prompt farming questions at meeting
A Thursday afternoon program opened with a question box led by A. Taylor. Dr. Stiles Kennedy addressed whether agriculture should be taught in public schools, arguing that even if not practiced, elementary subjects aid scholars while farming remains isolated from school science. H. Alvord urged more attention to profitable pork production, stressing cost of production, breeding, feeding, and market timing to avoid losses. A. Taylor spoke on potato culture, encouraging early planting and harvesting and practical cultivation. State Highway Commissioner H. S. Earle discussed improving roadways briefly before catching a train.
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A. Taylor
Stiles Kennedy
H. Alvord
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