Parcel post plan to lift limits and cut zone rates
Washington dispatch July 19 reports Postmaster General Burleson announces August 15 changes to parcel post. Maximum weight rises from 11 to 20 pounds for first and second zones, rates cut in those zones, and a rate chart per post office replaces the old map. Autos will deliver parcel post matter. nationwide extension may take 15 to 20 years to cover all zones.
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Washington
Parcel Post
Burleson
United States
Postal Service
Department
Dad Electric Storm
A severe regional storm struck Wednesday evening with a half hour of heavy rain and a violent wind. Lightning lit the skies from 8pm onward. little city damage occurred though southern areas reported barns and houses struck by lightning and crop damage.
Inventory sale advertised by Economy Shoe store
Our readers learn of Economy Shoe store annual inventory sale in this week’s Rec ord ad. Lester W. Sharp returns from Chicago. F. Smith of Grand Rapids visits Alma with daughter Mrs. Joseph Berman. Rev Jackson to lead next Sunday evening service on the Presbyterian lawn if weather allows.
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Lester W. Sharp
Chicago
F. Smith
Grand Rapids
Alma
Joseph Berman
Rev. Jackson
Presbyterian Lawn
Blue Ribbon Trot Meet Promises Fast Times at Detroit
Detroit prepares for the Blue Ribbon trotting meeting the week of August 11, expecting faster times than prior years as horses train for Merchants and Manufacturers stakes. The Michigan state fair grounds track will be prime, with a larger field and potential record falls if weather cooperates. patrons are urged to book hotels early for Detroit’s summer speed carnival.
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Michigan
Detroit
Comig
Michigan State Fair Grounds
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Chamber of Commerce
State Fair Grounds
Chautauqua Week Push Aids Civic League Campaign
The Civic League mobilizes a countywide advertising drive led by Redpath to promote the Chautauqua week. Tickets range from 10 to 50 cents, total week cost about 2.50. open air services at Baptist church with Rev J H Priest. guests include Mrs W A Garrison and Miss Rose Rosenburg. M E Church to offer 25 cent suppers daily during the week.
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Civic League
Redpath
The
Baptist Church
J. H. Priest
J. Frank Jackson
Episcopal Church
W. S. Walker
First Congregational Church of
South Haven
W. A. Garrison
Rose Rosenburg
Wissiston
South Dape
Sunday School Picnic Train Schedule and Events
Sunday School picnic leaves Alps next Wednesday July 30 with a return. Trains depart Elpie at 2 and 3, Bannister Ashley North Star Ithaca Alma Forest Hill, arriving Cadillac 9 Crystal Lake 11 Frankfort 10. Fare for adults 50 cents, children under twelve same. The Frankfort round trip is 600 miles. A steamer race baseball and foot races are planned with events for men women and children, including races and a three legged race among others.
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Gratiot County
Alps
Elpie
Bannister
Ashley
North Star
Ithaca
Alma Shies
Forest Hill
Cadillac
Crystal Lave
Frankfort
Alma College Receives 4700 From Patterson Estate
Secretary A P Cook announced 4700 from the Henry C Patterson estate of Lapeer would be sent to Alma college immediately. Patterson died in 1910 and a will restatement after his death reduced the original 14000 bequest. Plans to remodel Pioneer Hall were approved and work will start soon. A street accident involving a hose wagon damaged a sidewalk post and the bell at the dorm. Karl Adams leapt to safety, and the driver remained on duty as fire crews moved gear to the emergency wagon.
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A. P. Cook
Henry C. Patterson
Lapeer
Alma College
Patterson
Pioneer Hall
Davis Bros
Warber
Superior Street
State Street
Wright House
Boulevard
Karl Adams
Sartor
Interior overhaul planned for hall improves space
The plans call for a complete interior rearrangement and strengthening of the hall with no additions. Prospects for enrollment growth look bright, especially at Wright Hall where most rooms have been designed for use.
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Wright Hall
Paving Contract Let for Alma Area Improvement
The paving project covering 191 percent in Alma including Court to Michigan avenues and the Alma Manufacturing Co. plant driveway plus one block on Wright avenue was let Tuesday to Lee Howland of Charlevoix. Work to start within 15 days and finish by September 15, 1913. Four bids submitted. Howland lowest bidder at $8,257.62 for one and two course concrete.
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Court Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Alma Manufacturing Co
Wright Avenue
Superior Street
Ann Arbor
Lee Howland
Charlevoix
Howland
Caro and
Hastings
Dietz Still Missing After Father Disappearance
Frank Dietz declared he would find his father who vanished in Adrian on July 11. He left for Adrian, saying the timing is terrible as a crop season is at stake, and he suspects foul play connected with the death.
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Adrian
Frank Dietz
Mr. Dietz
Missing Adrian shoemaker Frank Dietz Sr. 77 after quixotic morning comments
Frank Dietz Sr., a 77 year old shoemaker, disappeared from his Adrian home two weeks ago after making cryptic remarks about not returning alive. His son, nearby, doubts the statements. Extensive searches of the Adrian area and river have yielded no trace.
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Dietz
Adrian
Frank Dietz
Smashed Lamp Post On Exercise Run In City
Last Tuesday evening City Teamster Mack drove the fire team from the barn for an exercise. The run aimed to follow Woodworth avenue and turn from Superior street. At the Woodworth corner he could not make the turn and the outfit was wrecked.
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Mack
W. Peck
Woodworth Avenue
Superior Street
Woodworth
Ten-Year-Old Burns Escapes Cremation By Quick Roll
Donald Dunham, ten, escaped a worse fate after gasoline splashed his legs while burning weeds on Wright avenue. He rolled in the dirt to smother the fire, saving himself from greater harm. Relatives report he is improving as well as could be expected.
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Donald Dunham
HM. Dunham
Wright Avenue
Alma Building and Loan stockholders meet in local office
The annual meeting of Alma Building and Loan Association stockholders was held at the secretary P M Smith's office Monday evening. Officers reported the past year. three directors P M Smith B Soule and E A Bagley were re-elected. the same officers were re-elected. Soule of Mint Michigan visited relatives and Walter Vilet of Fargo ND was in town. Prof R F Veatch and family spend the week with relatives near Ashley. The M E Church plans suppers during the Chautauqua week.
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Alma Building and Loan Association
Ofice
P.M. Smith
P. M. Smith
B.oule
E. A. Bagley
Abe
Yd Soule
Mint
Mich
Henry
Walter Vilet
Fargo
North Dakota
Prof
R. F. Veatch
Ashley
M_E. Church
Want More Money An Owosso Dispatch July 17
An Owosso dispatch reports Ann Arbor railroad conductors and engineers on motor car runs asking for higher wages. They contend motor runs require longer hours due to more local stops, and pay recently received did not include motor runs until an agreement is reached with company officials.
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Owosso
Ann Arbor
Garden Club of Alma Organized as Permanent Group
The Alma Garden Club becomes permanent at Mrs. Francis King home with King elected president and Verne Gardener secretary. Honorary presidents include Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Timby. A board of directors will supervise seed delivery and exchange citywide. Civic League roots cited as catalyst for civic pride and wardery aims. Light refreshments follow the business portion.
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Alma Garden Club
Francis King
George Moore
Lamb
W. A. Basilke
Exra Smith
Rowland
Charles Murphy
Verne Garedener
King
R. H. Wilcox
Garden Club
Civic League
Searle
Alma
Ladies’ Home Journal
Victory through obedience in Bishop Wood’s sermon
Bishop G. L. Wood preached at the Methodist church in the pastor’s absence. He stressed victory as the gospel’s keynote citing Romans 8:57 and said God’s plans succeed, while human resources are meager. Christ reveals how to obtain infinite guidance and help by living to fulfill God’s plan.
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G. L. Wood
United Arew Church
Methodist Church
W. E. Doty
Christ
Funeral of Mrs. Sarah Shankel Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Shankel were held from her residence Saturday afternoon under Crandell and Scott undertakers with Bishop Wood directing at the house and Riverside cemetery. She was fifty and had been ill for over two months.
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Sarah Shankel
Crandell & Scott
Bishop Wood
Riverside Cemetery
Farmers Read This The Record Business Liners
Farmers are urged to advertise in The Record Business Liners for quick buyers. The notice suggests placing ads to sell horses cows hogs farm tools and other items and invites readers to try it once.
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Pargel Postries
Dad Electric Storm
Good Sale County
M. E. Church
Otto Pino
Lima
Lad
Stockholders’ Meeting
Ann Arbor Railroad
Garden Club OF
L. Wood
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