Automobile Turned Turtle Killing Mt Pleasant Contractor
Louis Cole, a prominent Mt Pleasant contractor about 40, died when his Oakland touring car overturned after failing to reenter the highway near the Day school house. The accident occurred around 4 to 5 AM as he headed for Saginaw en route to Port Huron. death attributed to the crash and vehicle damage noted were extensive. He leaves a wife and four children.
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Louis Cole
Mt. Pleasant
Oakland
Saginaw
Port Huron
Crosswell
School House
Mr. Cole
Justice Chadwick
Vern Wright
Wright
Civic Pageant to thrill Grand Rapids in sixtieth anniversary
The Civic Pageant on Civic Day week in Grand Rapids will feature more than fifty floats themed From the Cragle to the Grave. It aims for industrial beauty with poetic flair and boasts heavy preparation and a large budget. Entries are strictly censored to maintain high merit as the event unfolds August 3 with a daytime parade and a transformed evening show using electrical and calcium effects.
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Grand Rapids
Western
Michigan
England
Eother
Chicago
The Robinson Circus Arrives in City Augu st
Arrangements are made for the appearance of Robinson's Famous Shows in this city on a late August day. The circus travels on its own special trains bringing a famed display of trained wild animals and a large cast of animals. Two daily performances start at 2 and 8 with doors opening an hour earlier. A grand free street pageant and a free show on grounds follow the performances. Also advertised are Rock Island dry batteries for autos at Sanderhoff's hardware.
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Robinson
Amnsemeene
Charles H Goggin for Gratiot County prosecuting attorney
A campaign notice from Charles H Goggin announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Gratiot County prosecuting attorney. He pledges impartial prosecution according to law and economical, prudent administration and asks for voter support.
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Gratiot County
Charles H, Goggin
The Auto Industry Profit Rumors Stir City Prosperity
A sensational report claims auto profits are enormous, boosting cities like Flint but risking collapse if high prices persist. It cites alleged figures: a $1200 car costing under 800 to make, with Packard executives noting costs between 500 and 900 for an 8500 car. The piece warns of patent-driven cartels and a future drop to half price, threatening waterstock firms.
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Langer
Flint
Packard Company
The Hen's Value in Farm Profit Across Cities
The piece notes the hen as a wealth producer and cites government figures for egg shipments to seven cities in April through June. It lists quantities for Houston Cincinnati New York City St Louis San Francisco and totals, noting a high volume and farm prices around 15 cents per dozen. The aggregate income to owners amounts to about 14,552 dollars and 14.80 cents.
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Hoston
Cincinnnati
New York City
St. Loy
San Francisco
Beauty school session for L. C. 1. MM in Edmore
A beauty school of instruction will be held in Edmore Michigan on Friday July 2 at 10 00 a m. Mary K Timmany will call the meeting to order. All members are invited whether suspended or not for an open session to explain new rates and plans. Edmore Hive does not entertain visiting members.
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Edmore
Mich
Mary K. Timmany
Order
Indies
Edmore Hive
Sofa Pillow Sale Advertisement by Mrs Gaffney
For ten days only Mrs Gaffney offers her entire embroidery sofa pillows at a 25 percent discount. Act now before the assortment is broken. Have you seen the eight cent pillows line at Mrs. Oy? If not, get busy.
Professional Men Must Play Ball Charity Challenge Accepting
Alma professional men accept a charity ball game challenge from the business community. The event, to be held at Davis Field, promises fair umpiring by Simon Messinger and may close local shops for the afternoon. Leading signers include Walter C. Caple J E Grover Pred Grover and many merchants and professionals offering to play.
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Alma
Davis Field
Simon Messinger
Gaue
Secaren
Davis Feld
Walter C. Caple
J. E. Grover
Grover
Chick Jay Hicks
M. O. Guthrie
J. Cohen
KR. Brewer
Gy, Brown
Otte Santerbott
Merrill Stuckey E, A. Lindner
T. Banghart
Wa Miller Tc R. Carr
W. H. Parr
S. Meaxinger
W. B. McCantey
Chas. Smith Cushing
Simon Messinger's Mid-Summer Dry Goods Sale Sparks Crowds
A mid summer clearing sale at Simon Messinger's dry goods store drew large crowds from Saturday morning through Saturday night. Nine clerks assisted shoppers all day as hundreds of buyers took advantage of bargains. The sale runs through Saturday night with continued discounts and extra staff available to serve customers.
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Simon Messinger
Messinger
Frangis King Honored by Governor Warner Delegates Named
Governor Warner designated a list of delegates to the conservation congress meeting in September at St Paul. Included are Fuller A Cartgn Lanc ing A Sleeper Lexington Frederick Martindale Carl Schmidt Huntley Rugeell Robert Grifin Julius Beal A d Doherty Clare William Kelley Videan C B Townsend George fh Horton William Osman Montague A Palmer Katkaska Albert Cook Owosso Francis King Almay Dwight Wallo Kalamazoo.
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Warner Lines
Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Fuller
A. Cartgn
Lancing
A. Sleeper
Lexington
Frederick
Blue Ribbon Meet promises record speed at Detroit races
Detroit Driving Club gears up for August meet with record entry, races across four classes daily. Key events include 15,000 dollar three year old futurities, 2:11 trotting stake, Chamber of Commerce pacing stake, Merchants and Manufacturers pace, and free for all events. Pop Geers to drive. Five day carnival expected to surpass prior years.
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Detroit
Detroit Driving Club
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants & Manufacturer
Pop’” Geers
Grind Rapids
Troton
Financial health of Knights of the Modern Maccabees praised
Insurance Commissioner Barry says a Port Huron report shows the Knights of the Modern Maccabees in prime financial condition after a thorough audit. Two department examiners spent two weeks reviewing the books and state examinations, finding all funds and deposits satisfactory. The order operates in 27 states and a Minnesota ruling is described as technical.
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Insurance
Barry
Port Huron
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
Order
Insurance Commissioner's Department
Minnesota
Childs Plea Letter From Noted Citizen’s Family
A fragmentary letter from a well known citizen’s child asks for twenty five cents to fund a driver and ticket costs. The child mentions going to a show with Clyde and lacked funds for dinner. Mrs. Vo Wright is spending the week at Crystal Lake.
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Hoth
Clyde
Mrs
Vo G. Wright
Crystal Lake
Bert Clow Held For Sumner Murder
The body of Clarence Gager of Sumner was found on A. E. Fowler’s doorsteps. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict that Gager died from a stab wound inflicted by Bert Clow. Police and county officers investigated at the Fowler residence and barn, finding blood and blood-stained footwear on Clow. Clow, detained in the county jail, faced a murder examination scheduled for Tuesday. Gager, 22, had moved from North Dakota eight months earlier and worked for A. E. Fowler. Funeral services were held Sunday in New Haven township.
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Clarence Gager
Sumner
Ithaca
A. E. Fowler
Bert Clow
Charles Boor
H. A. Ferris
Seymour Arms
Win
Melton
Henry Lang
Phillip
Fowler
Wil Ludwig
Wilbur Ennis
Everden
Samper
Convis
St. Louis
Ludwig
Young Gager
Tian
Bert Crow
Gager
Bin
Clow
Gaver
Lon Uottvls
Ithava
Monds
Gratiot County
Robert Gager
Hreckenrige
North Dakota
Gagers
New Haven Township
State Convention sets Detroit date and picks temporary chairman
The Republican state central committee met in Grand Rapids on Wednesday and fixed October 1 in Detroit as the next convention date. They selected Senator William Alden Smith as temporary chairman and will nominate all state office candidates below lieutenant governor. The governor and lieutenant governor nominees chosen at the September sixth state primary will attend and are expected to speak.
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Republican State Central
Grand Rapids
Detroit
William Alden Smith
C Cairman
Obituary of Sarah Louise Steele of Alma and Woodbridge
Sarah Louise Steele born May 1 in Woodbridge Hillsdale county died July 23 at her Alma home aged 4 years 2 months 2 days. Married Wm Gillett December 26 1854. Six children four boys two girls with two infant deaths. Survived by mother and sister Mrs Harry Hilwick North Adams and many friends. Funeral at home Monday evening burial at Vestaburg Thursday morning.
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Sarah Louise Steele
Woodbridge
Hillsdale County
Alma
Wm. Gillett
Harry Hilwick
North Adams
Vestaburg
Card of Thanks for Floral Offerings and Comfort
We thank friends for the beautiful floral offerings the singers and the pastor for his words of comfort. Wm. Gillett and Family and others express gratitude for support and condolences.
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Wm. Gillett
R. A. Gillett
H. W. Hilwick
J. N. Hiller
Roosevelt’s Advice to a Twenty-One Year Old
Alfred Henry Lewis recaps Roosevelt's guidance on shaping a career through hard work, collaboration, and reading. He emphasizes meeting people, especially women, whose influence polishes character and sharpens judgment. The piece notes that first impressions matter and a man should seek wise counsel from diverse sources.
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White House
Alfred Henry Lewis
Mr. Roosevelt
Jupiter Biawelf
Advertised Letters List For Week Ending July 23
Advertised list for the week ending July 23 includes Miss Anna Ackerman Mrs Clara Britten Mr W M Cooper Miss Jessie Dancanson Mr Ruben Gaffin Mr Roy Gailley Mr T A Hawley Mrs Arthur Kellogg Mr Jas EK McCloy 2 Mrs N Mills Mr Joe A Morris Mr Emile Poulsey Mr I N Perstein Ambert Rench Mr L Ray Upthegraff Mrs G A Walls Mr L C Weisman.
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Anna Ackerman
Clara E. Britten
W. M. Cooper
Jessie Dancanson
Ruben Gaffin
Roy Gailley
T. A. Hawley
Arthur Kellogg
Jas
EK. McCloy
N. Mills
Joe A. Morris
Emile Poulsey
N. Perstein
Ambert Rench
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Parkhill
Harper Hospital
Chases
Osborn
Who
the Robinson Circus
Rock Island
Sanderhoff
AUTO
L. C
Frangis
Arcada
D. L. Sharrar
Bert Clom
Sumner Urcla
State Convention
Smith
Roosevelt
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