Slater Medler and Davis Were Elected School Board
The meeting saw Slater Medler and Davis elected to the Republic school board amid budget approvals and voting on property purchases. Voters approved tax funding totaling 75,500 for incidental, teachers wages, general, and building funds, with a plan to acquire additional room at the school site and extend the school term to forty weeks despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moodley Corniie
Allort
Medler
Fred
Davis
Charles B. Mure Phy
JC. Carter
Republic
James BE. Mitchell
FL Brown
Mr. Carter
E. J. Hughes
Hughes
HC. Carter
Downer
Mr. Davis
Carter
W. G. Davis
Carter UI
Alma
Mieh
Sherman
Kaiser Bill
Alma City Wells Connected and Water Safety Update
All Alma city wells are connected and water is flowing through mains. Officials aim to obtain official approval within days after thorough chlorination and hydrant testing across the city. Navy enlistment periods now allow two three or four year terms with travel and transport offered for applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Maine
Bom
Port le Hing
Navy Department
Navy
Detroit
Michi
Mich
Bay City Internationals to host Republics series
The Bay City Internationals travel to Alma for a two game weekend series against the Republics at Republic field. Ticket and gate details are unclear, with early notes indicating a close rivalry and revenge motive after a previous Bay City defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Alma Satantay
Republic Field
Internatonals
Republi
Republies
Hottle
Black Huth
Sonildy
Polleskip
Republics Lose In Badger State Series
The Republics drop a Friday game to Beloit 4-2 with key hits by Becker and Don Bell, then fall 2-1 in a Saturday affair as Truckey and Deyrieti pitch. Sunday's contest sees Romp Bell and Olmstead strong for Ypsi Normal in a lopsided win, while a nearby Alma lime garden story notes a three to four foot lime depth and a $500 sugar beet haul from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thik Vaty
Winnibs
Theother
Blackhall
Republicr
Beloit Dine
Truckey
Republica
Becker
Don Bell
Innining
the Republic
Truckey Ant
Deyrieti Porsergrast
Murphy
Traskey
Dobre
Fon Bell
Olmstead
Ypsi
Alma
Michigan Sutar Company
Peach shortages push early buys in Alma markets
Fortune Brothers and Jacafruit dealers warn that peaches will be scarce this year and prices will rise. They urge Alma residents to purchase peaches early to ensure supply and avoid higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune Brothers
Alma
Final Victory Liberty Loan figures for Gratiot County
T Arnold Robinson county chairman of the Victory Liberty Loan reports final county figures from the federal bank. Gratiot raised 102 percent of its quota of 702150, subscribing 717850 with a per capita sale of 24.90. Only ten percent of county residents subscribed on final loan. average subscription was 248.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Arnold Robinson
Victory Liberty Loan
Federal Bank
Gratiot
Annual assembly near Alma to host prominent speakers
Prominent speakers are slated to attend the annual Ravi lake assembly near Alma. The event runs Sunday through the second week with lectures on missions, shared workers, and church work. A business meeting, musical and literary entertainments, and programs for veterans and mothers are planned, with committees arranging dates and speakers.
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Ravi Lake
Akbar
Erie
Huiliace
Colborne
Toumie
Uskinge
Ro May
J. S Raum
Almi
Police chief reopens links for 1919 operator licenses
Dhear Viliber announces a revived process for securing operator licenses for driving motor vehicles under the August 14 1919 law. Coleman C Vaughn secretary of state says applicants must pay a 50 cent fee and undergo oath sworn examination by local police or sheriff before approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhear Viliber
Cary
Coleman C. Vaughn
Secretary of State
Veteran Reporter Secures State Agency Role for Carburetors
Charlee F. Brows, a veteran newspaper man, has been appointed by a state agency to oversee the Western Carburetor operation in Michigan. The move follows his recent appointment and is expected to advance the Alabama project with a capable administrator. Brows is noted for familiarity with the automobile trade and living under the current regional climate. The report also mentions Kolinpon’s departure for New York to secure carburetor rights, with nods to local industry figures and ongoing plans.
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Charlee F. Brows
Alma Recor
Babigock
Groaskopt
Western Carburetor Company
Guley Agency
Michigan
Brown
Nowhick
coMditelom
Particulerly Lp
Lala Atmuriog
Yletine
Wontiadtow
Fy Lewary
Letter from Rhine Region Describes Tour Through France and Paris
Provente Witter writes of furlough travel through northern France and into Paris. He details visits to Coblenz Versailles Versailles sites, the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Mona Lisa Venus de Milo and Pantheon, the Dreyfus trial, Rheims cathedral wreck, and battlefields near Chateau Thierry, with notes on peace terms and Rhine crossing looming.
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Provente
Witter
Sillie
Prussia
Dane
Alt
Anderach
Cotlenz
Rhine
Stotzenfells Castle
Coblera
Paris
Versailles
Aloaiy
Marie Auinette
Lahe
Louly
Biemark
Lantvrn
St. Gervain
Hall of Justice
Dreyfus
Chateau Thierry
Rheims
Soissone
Neweidl
Two Cities Will Confer About Gas
Letter from Carl recounts wartime travels along the Rhine with plans and hopes for peace negotiations. He notes a fort visit, movement toward Cologne, and potential return to Saltig or advance into Germany depending on whether a peace accord is signed. He closes with love to all.
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Eleard
Holyard
Cologne
Rhine
Saltig
Germany
Church
Carl
Mayor Murphy Forms Advisory Committee on Gas Rates
Mayor Murphy plans a city advisory committee to work with the council on gas rate changes. The panel will meet Fridays at the plant, with members chosen from local business figures not financially tied to the gas company. The committee’s findings will steer council decisions on rate adjustments and future city action.
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Argiene
Eblitargy Wohpininik
Familia Ipod
Mtti
Melia
Iwelee
Murphy
St Lows
Empire
Pulluwang
Tee Eritem
Interall
Premnent
Grasser County Gea
Haneford
Marcurdy
Frank BE
Petlasky
Teeta
Gecen
Charles
Nibent
S Cook
Janine W Hoban
Suillenia
W. Beinner
E Pestelell
Mares” Pattartan
E. Hannah Bere Exhurt
ML Sroth, dL
Wenauwind On, Halon
Man from WT Pleasant Sentenced to Life for Murder
Frak Roberta of Pleasant, aged 41, pleaded guilty in the Fireuit court Saturday to murdering his wife. Judge Hart sentenced him to life imprisonment at hard labor in Marquette prison. Roberts showed calm acceptance as the sentence was pronounced amid details of the alleged crime and related testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta
Pleasant
Joe Hart
Fireuit
Marquette
Roberts
Hart
Piay
Kalort
Amer Legion aids veterans with $60 bonus and travel pay
The American Legion appoints a national war risk insurance officer and state and local aides to help discharged veterans claim a $60 bonus and travel allowance. Congress added the extra travel pay for those discharged since November 11 1918, raising eligible mileage from three and a half to five cents per mile. Michigan posts will receive forms and assistance to file claims through the war risk office.
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Amerteun Legion
Michigan
Congress
Bia
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