Lawmakers Push Liquor Tax Alternatives Amid Revenue Gaps
Senator Morris Sheppard argues in congressional hearings that the nation can replace liquor-derived revenue with untaxed nonalcoholic beverages and other sources. He suggests income, inheritance, and luxury taxes, plus federal revenue from mineral rights, water powers, and forests could fund government without liquor sales. The note aims to calm fears of a financial panic as the amendment gains footing.
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National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Oclation
Shepherd- Hobson
Morris Sheppard
Committee On Judiciary
Northeastern Michigan Excursion Train to Frankfort and Beulah
The Ann Arbor Railroad holds a special excursion to Frankfort and Beulah Lake and other Sard resorts. The outbound train leaves Alma at 12 10 p m with round trip fare eight dollars forty cents. Tickets limited to fifteen. For details write H Brad W Traffic Manager Toledo Ohio Alma College lost to Ithaca last week by a score of and
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Ann Arbor
Frankfort
Beulahre Lake
Sard
Alma
H. Bradw
Toledo
Ohio
Alma College
Ithaca
Arcada Farmers Club Meeting Notice in Alma
Arcada Farmers Club meets at 708 Gratiot Ave with Mr and Mrs L Y Irish and Mrs John Knoertzer on Friday June 25. Program includes songs prayers recitations duets and talks by Rev T G R Brownlow and L Y Irish, visitors welcome and folding tables requested.
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Arcada Farmers’ Club
L. Y. Irish
John Knoertzer
Gratiot Ave
L. W. Priest
H. Smith
Lora Weese
Ross Colowell
F. Clow
Ray Wheaton
Louise Hainline
Ione Robinson
Kenneth Priest
Robert Baker
Irene Wolf
Francis Priest
Zoa Wheaton
T. G. R. Brownlow
L. Y. Irish and Son
G. Irish
Guy Peck
F. Cline
A. Miller
Michigan Agricultural College Extends Its Service
State residents gain broadened education opportunities at the Michigan Agricultural College in East Lansing with a six week summer session starting June 23. Courses from regular terms will be offered to teachers and others seeking training in a first time summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Agricultural
East Lansing
Moody Reunion to Be Held at Frank Freer Home
The third annual Moody reunion will be hosted by Frank Freer on June 24 at his home. Those who attended the school taught by Silas Cody in 1862 and 1863 and their friends are invited. Mrs. Jessie C. Vliet serves as secretary and will provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Frank Freer
Silas Cody
Jessie C. Vliet
Maud Nestle
Mt. Pleasant
Edna Wiley
Bert Mills
Forest Hill
Port Austin
Alfred Jones
Vernon
Clyde Jones
Frank Locker
Mt. Clemens
F. M. Mast
Belding
Nate Church
Toledo
Ralph Phillips
Indianapolis
Frank Sloan
Here
Charles Spencer
St. Louis
Alta Crousett
Ida
Ohio
Giles Isham
M. E. Aid Society
Alma
Shaver
R. Mowilton
Pater Ellivor
Electric Bitters Promised To Rebuild Health
Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine praises Electric Bitters as a tonic to restore strength and health after doctors reportedly gave up. Advertised by Rexall Store Brunner the Druggist and others at 50 cents and 1.00.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
C. G. Rhodes
Rexall
Brunner
Town Line notes and local visits near Alma
A dense town line roundup lists residents and visitors from Alma to Arcada, Ithaca and Saginaw. It mentions James Hartman selling his farm and planning to move near Durand, various relatives visiting, a birth, illnesses, and local social events including the M. E. Aid Society gathering in Alma.
Local News and Union School Graduates Readied
Charles Anderson and Miss Jdldie Romine unite in marriage this past week. Congratulations flow from friends. Visitors include Mrs. Harry Rogers and son Don ald to Wm. Rogers. Carl Schorder returns from Northport. George Webb improves under Dr. Saman. Grand Rapids and Ithaca visits. graduations at Alma Union School with Laura Amsbury, Alonzo Lute, and Ruby Flower among attendees. Best wishes from local friends.
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J.D. Smith
Grand Rapids
Cassie Church
Saginaw
Frank Webb
Fred Rockerfellow
Arcada
Wm. Robertson
Sumnerton
Gee. Webb
Frank Ellis
Forest Hill
John Snyder
Hamilton Gee
Francis
Mra. Booth
Alma
Arthur Childs
St. Louis
Geo
Webb
Owen Courter
Mildred
Cedar Corners
Gee, Webb
George Kirby
Wm. Flower
Sumner
Carl Bierg
Near Elwell
Henry Johnson
Sadie Gerrard
The
Bell Telephone Co
Wm. Gerrard
Giles Isham
E. Fairchilds
Scottville
Ed. Ferris
George Bailey
Walter Perris
Fred Amsbury
James Hopkins
Giles Taham
E. J. Ross
William Rogers
Crystal
George Olmstead
William Blaisdell
William Maxson
Charles Powers
Ithaca
James Porterfield
George Kuhlman
B. McKinney
George Andrews
Elm Hall
Ed. Winstoff
Francis Curtis
Breckenridge
William Edgar
Ray Helman
Charles Anderson
Here
Jdldie Romine
Elwell
Harry Rogers
Donald
Wm. Rogers
Harry Reame
Grand Td
Carl Schorder
Northport
Floral Waldo
George Webb
Samain
Minnie Canfield
Tressa
Sheral Callihan
Helman
Edmore
Wisconsin
Frank Handley
Union School
Floyd Thomas
Handley
Mary Thomas
Alma Union School
Laura Amsbury
Alonzo Lute
Ruby Flower
Tere
Alma Special City Election Notice June 22 1914
A special city election will be held in Alma Michigan on Monday June 22 1914 from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon. Voters will elect a Justice of the Peace to fill a vacancy at designated ward locations: First Ward Council Rooms City Hall, Second Ward Ladies Reading Room Harr and Gibbs block, Third Ward vacant store Hotel Arcada, Fourth Ward Sample Rooms Wright House. City Clerk D W Avams dated May 27 14. A J Duncinson of Ithaca was in the city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan
Harr & Gibbs
Arcada
Wright House
Mich
D. W. Avams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alma Record
Alma Record Company
C J. Brown
Michigan Agricultural College
Fers
E. J H. Ryder
St.louis
Grayjoy County
Shepherd
Mammoth
Coxey
Coxrf
Hobo
James Hartman
Jerome Kinney
Wm. Shaver
Peter Ludwick
E. J. Roan
Oberta Leona
Robert Ross
Durand
E. Whitcraft
Freda
Lyle Nelson
Dr. Gardner
A. J. Duncinson
W. S. Humphrey Creaser Block
Alma, Mich
J. P. French
Alma Standard Foundry Mfg. Co
Waterman
Opera House
White & Lady
Woodworth Avenue
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