Water contract dispute over Alma wells analyzed by city officials
City manager Reynolds reported to the Alma commission that the State Board of Health did not analyze water as claimed by contractor A. R. Purcell. Records show no approval of well analysis, while officials press for a 2.00 gallon per minute pure water supply before final acceptance. The dispute centers on Purcell claiming water analysis and city engineers’ signatures.
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A. R. Purcell
Jackson
Alma
William E. Reynulds
City Commission
Purcell
Athison
State Board of Health
J. E. Daugherty
Reynolds
O. K
Coanci
Ity
Ealle
Bonani
Chautauqua Tickets Going Fast in Alma Sale
Tickets selling now for the Chautauqua event to be held in Alma. Mr. Farrington leads ticket sales plans with new methods to boost balance tickets. Guarantors meet this afternoon to review progress amid expectations of strong community turnout and broadening lectures on live topics confronting a troubled world. Mrs Rhodes and family spend the week at Crystal Nazimovayin presenting Out of the Fog and DeLuxe ice cream offerings.
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Che
Cpnkteaanketatte
Farrington
Chewtecqum
Alma
Farrington Hs
Ti Ple
L B Kehn Dead Well Known Alma Tailor
L B Kehn died Sunday morning at his home on Dark Avenue after several months illness. Born July 8 1870 in Fenton Michigan he moved to Alma in 1886 and lived there since. He married December 24 1902 to Nettie M Ronneburg. worked in tailoring with his father and later for firms including Simon Messinger Ceben Bros Morris Messinger. Elected alderman from the fourth ward in 1912 as a Democrat. Funeral from Park Avenue residence Tuesday at 3 pm with Masonic rites. interment Riverside Cemetery.
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Lowie H. Kehr
Riley
Alma
Lows B. Keln
Fenton
Michienet
Leopold JA. Kehna
Park Avenue
Webnek
Masonic Lodge
Riverside
Swift & Company offers stock to over twenty thousand workers
More than 20 000 Swift & Company employees gain part ownership through a wide stock sharing plan. Workers across ranks rushed to participate, with subscription plans offering shares at par and weekly payments, plus options to reserve stock with a $10 deposit. The firm aims to broaden employee investment and cites strong demand and a pledge against speculation.
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Swift & Company Ane
Prajk
Ciscage
Maneager Collins
Thi Toew
Avai
FS Haywood
Eorgia
Republic Motor Truck Plant Remains In Alma City
A meeting of Republic Motor Truck Company officials and Alma Board of Trade leaders denied reports the plant would relocate to Cleveland. President Brown and O. Dial Hepburn stated Alma’s growth, housing, and railroad improvements justify remaining, with plans to expand housing and facilities and continue production as a major GM truck partner. The city aims to attract investment and resolve the Dowellne housing issue to support continued growth.
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Alma
Cousell
Pirot State Bank
Board of Trade
Charles G. Rhodes
Bie Alma Company
C.F. Brows
Hepburn
Rhodes
Republic
Abia
O. Dial
Genery
Reputiie
Camp
Dielowne
Chevelaret
Waitite Fiestory
Elese LeGeh
Marguerite Clark
Cease Activities of Michigan State Troops Company 87
The Alma Michigan State Troops company will meet next Wednesday for the last time as a state unit with a banquet to wind up its active work. Congress failure to fund a larger National Guard means the company may not join the new National Guard for now. A possible resumption or reclassification remains possible, but current plans end the unit here.
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Michigan State Troops
National Guard
Mich
Igan
Michigan
Tme
Alma Company
National
Belur Oreanterd
Hasang
Vie Setae
Improve Park Aims for Sunproof Baseball Grounds
The Republic Athlete association plans major work on the athletic park to become a top regional facility. They will roof the canvas stands torn by winds to shield spectators from sun glare and protect them from rain during games, restoring comfort for attendees.
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The
Republic Athlete Association
Coeerin
Subscriptions to The Record Cash in Advance
The Record urges readers to pay subscriptions in advance to comply with postal rules. Compare this issue number 2106 with your last receipt to check for arrears. The proprietors Babcock and Grosskopf promise to continue delivering news and public-interest discussion with improved service and solicit patronage and prompt payment.
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Babcock & Grosskopf
Sells Floto Leche Fe OW Circus at Alma Aug 7
After a far eastern tour the Sells Floto Leche Fe OW Circus heads west, appearing in Alma on Thursday August 7 with two performances at 3 PM and 8 PM. The show features aerial acts, wire work, ground stunts, and a parade starting at ALT o'clock. The spectacular Birth of the Rainbow gala includes nearly 1,000 people and 425 animals. A parade and open cages headline a vivid street pageant in this city.
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New England
Canada
Alma
Sojle-Plotein
Ehncemert
Montrer
Acta
Atul
Selle-Ptage
Hobson
Livinatrie
Walla
Elders
Rawhs Silverlakes
Thomas Battles to Build New Buick Garage in Alma
Mt. Pleasant businessman Thomas Battles, a noted auto dealer, has purchased the state street site north of the Wright House and will begin erecting a modern garage at once. Plans are not yet available. Battles holds Buick agency for Isabella and Gratiot counties and aims to boost sales from Alma. Best candies DeLuxe.
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Thomas Battles
Mt. Pleasant
Wright
Battson
Buick
Isabella
Gratiot
Alma
Two Games To Be Played This Weekend
Two baseball games are planned this weekend with the Republics of Wyandotte traveling to Cleveland Sunday to face the Huckiye and the Truckmibens meeting the Axomakers in Wyandotte. Republics manager De Vont expects nine to compete, aiming to finish on top after the final inning. The Weandotte nine’s strength remains uncertain ahead of Sunday’s match.
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Wyandotte
Sint
Huckiye Avite
Cleveland
Timwe
St. Louis
Ohio City
de Vont
Moe
Republics Defeat the Detroit Cowpers Twice
The Republics overwhelm the Detroit Cowpers in two games with strong pitching and timely hits. Alina Wirted, Sam, and Buckley led offensive bursts, while Hecker and Sherlow anchored defense to secure close wins.
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Republics
Detroit Cowpers
Republic
Alina
Sam
Rome
Buckley
Wits
Elon
Brierley
Elm Hall
Olen
Eorles
Bell
Becker
Baam
Beil
Smith
Sherlow
Sherrow
Tooley
Oakes
Michigan Northern Outlook Bright for Alma and District
The article notes the Michigan Northern Railroad's expansion prospects touching Alma and nearby towns, with strong support from subscriptions and local boosters. It mentions a new depot plan, anticipated high close service, and a local committee to secure right of way, plus engagement from the Michigan Northern Roosters club as a sign of growing enthusiasm. It also lists an upcoming teachers examination date at Ithaca High School on August 14 and 16, 1919, with notice to request Bulletin No. 16.
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Peare
Eivine Central Michieas
Enean
Ayueh
Alma
Esselstyne, Murphy & Hanford
Ithaca
Mich
H. A. Potter. Co. Com
Gratiot County Gas seeks higher rates citywide
Local discussions indicate Gratiot County Gas plans to raise rates to 1.46 dollars per thousand and increase minimum weekly gas charges. Breckenridge Ithaca St Louis and Alma are expected to follow with revokable ordinances. Council deliberations were disrupted by a lack of quorum and are ongoing, with informal support growing for the price hike to fund private material costs.
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Gratiot County Gas Company
Breckenridge
Ihara
St. Louie
Alma
Lewis
Ithaca
Breckongide
Ite
Coouiseien
Ti le
Breckenritge
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Crystal
L. B. Kehn
Charity Manafield Ferris
Mathew Duffey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Crmtine
Riverside Cemetery
Teoned Hitdlehaugh
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Detroit
Nazimova
Republic Motor Truck
Half Way
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Wiehe
Brown
Bound of Trade
Pot
Chas. Murphy
Henry Ballenck
Winslow
Wradburn
TE. Paldusky
T. A. Burt
Assecia
Albert PL Cook
Cine
D Ward
Alrich
Lansig
Flow
Pontiac
Saginawo
General Motors Company
Repubitiy
Gevas Hugitrae
Mavely
Dell
Quemtiern
Ata
Republic Athletic Association
Tingiresve Tis
MANLY
Mt. Pleasant Man
Tublices
Wales
Lreckenridge
Oliwea
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