Crop Report Shows Decline in Farm Prices Since 1912
A letter urges Washington to provide the United States Crop Reporter for December 1912. It analyzes monthly price shifts for corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, and hay from January 1, 1912 to December 1, 1912. It notes declines ranging from about 10 to 29 percent across crops and compares to 1942 prices, with a call to adjust beet sugar pricing in line with lower beets and sugar.
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Alma
Aliel
Marely
Washington
United States
Arcada Farmers Club Hosts At Cornell Home
The Arcada Farmers Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Cornell with fifty four attendees. Mr and Mrs John Murphy attended at their former home, and the next meeting is set for March 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Murphy on College Avenue Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Farmers’ Club
Cornell
Mr. Murphy
Grove Pack
Richard Anderson
George Ping
Ida Lint
Phillies Paul Morgan Accepts Philippines Education Post
Paul Morgan, a graduate of Alma College and a University of Missouri journalism course, has been appointed District Superintendent of Schools for a government district in the Philippine Islands. He plans to sail from San Francisco on May 3 and begin work in the islands in June. Morgan arrived in Alma from Columbia, Maine, March 1 and will spend six weeks with family and friends. He signed a two year contract last Monday morning, and his friends celebrate the opportunity for practical experience in journalism. Wayne Brown of the Breckenridge American visited Alma Tuesday.
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Paul Morgan
Alma College
University of Missouri
Government Board of Education
Philippine Islands
Morgan
San Francisco
Alo
Columbia
Arendla Hotel Cafe Adds Lunch Counter
The Arendla Hotel Cafe announces a new lunch counter and regular dinners and lunches all day. Mr Slater heads the counter and Mrs Slater runs the dining room with pleasant waiting rooms for gentlemen ladies and children and hat wraps facilities in the Vine area.
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Arendla Hotel
Happenings At Tycho Presbyterian Church Notes
Tycho Presbyterian Church notes summarize last Sunday's sermons urging Christians to nurture the Holy Spirit, avoid sin, and engage in Bible study prayer and worship. A.V. Wilson and Miss Florence Rozema are set to speak and sing at church events this evening.
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Presbyterian Church
Pantheon
A.V. Wilson
Florence
Rozema
Smiths Visit New Orleans Mardi Gras Soiree
Mrs Fara Smith and Gerald returned from a south tour including a week in New Orleans for Mardi Gras with Mr and Mrs Stuckey and Miss Etta. They praised the Crescent City festival, the Rex parade and the four clubs Mon s Comus Proteus Rex, and admired Canal Street’s beauty and city cleanup after Fat Tuesday. The party traveled via Queen and Crescent route, enjoyed lavish floats, and then visited Huntsville Alabama before returning.
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Fara Smith
Gerald
South
New Orleans
Crescent City
Mons
Comus
Proteus
Rex
Hom Borgeous
Rainbow Party At Miss Galloway’s Hosts Evening Fun
Miss Vera Galloway entertained a group at her East Center street home on Tuesday with a Rainbow party. Guests traced rainbow strands to a pot of gold containing fortunes read aloud. Prizes went to Pearl Docker and Miss Tva Amesbury. Frank Parker earned the booby. Music by Misses Tva Amesbury Anna Monixel and Vera Galloway. a four course rainbow luncheon followed.
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Vera Galloway
East Center Street
Pearl Docker
Tva
Faith, Spirit and Morality Highlight Sunday Services
Rev G H Carl led morning services as Rev A Mudge and wife attended Ferris Centre convention. Rev J A Watson preached at Free Methodist urging self denial and moral discipline, while Missionary program planned at M E church with Mr W P Chen speaking on China. Rev W E Doty preached on the Spirit and its global mission. City Treasurer race spotlight: Jesse Fuller named by The Record as Republican nominee candidate with strong local respect and availability.
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G. H. Carl
A. Mudge
Ferris Centre
J. A. Watson
Free Methodist Church
Uraelves
M. E
Maregard
W. P. Chen
Ann Arbor
China
W. E. Doty
Christ
Galilee
Hame
Jesse Fuller
Marcith
Puller
Alma
Stuckey’s Grocery Stock Moved to Soucey Building
Last Monday evening after closing, the stock of Independent Cash Grocery was removed to the Soucey Building. Tuesday morning the store opened as usual, marking a rapid move that places Mr. Stuckey and assistants among Alma’s hustlers. The vacated building will soon house the Alma Stave Savings Bank after renovations. Mr. Stuckey invites nearby residents to visit his new business location.
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Cash Grocery
Soucey
Mr. Stuckey
Alma
Alma Stave Savings Bank
Stuckey
Citiens
Easter Millinery Opening At Alma This Week
Alma ladies are invited to the Easter millinery opening by Mrs Gaffney to be held Friday and Saturday. Lena House of Port Huron will oversee the trimming department and bring renowned artistry to Alma. Plan to attend and note the dates.
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Alma
Ruth Ellsworth Undergoes Tonsil Operation at University Hospital
Miss Ruth Ellsworth had her tonsils removed at University Hospital last Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs FB Jaworth in attendance at Arbor. A hemorrhage occurred after surgery and she was in critical condition for several hours. By Tuesday the crisis had passed and recovery was hoped.
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Ruth Ellsworth
University Hospital
FB Jaworth
Ruth Arbor
Mrseworth
Resolutions for Anna Leonard of Alma Hive No 2
The committee notes the death of Anna Leonard, a faithful worker and officer. Resolutions drape the charter for thirty days, honor her as a noble sister who joined the hive altar in joy and sorrow, and request copies for records, family, and local papers. Genevra M. Vought, Carrie D. Stoddard, Mary Parker.
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Anna Leonard
Alma Hive
Ginevra M. Vought
Carrie D
Stoddard
Mary Parker
Beautiful Window Display By John Chick At Economy Shoes
Easter lilies and stylish footwear form a striking window display at the Economy shoe store front attracting passersby. The arrangement is the work of John Chick, reflecting credit on his window trimming craft.
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John Chick
Michigan Woman Suffrage Passes Legislature for Voter Approval
The Michigan legislature has approved woman suffrage and sent the measure to the voters. On April 7 the senate and house navigated a parliamentary muddle caused by Senators Kelley and Rep Flowers, with minimal opposition. The senate withdrew its resolution, sent back the house version with a minor amendment, and the house approved it 74 to 1.
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Michigan
Heir
Senate
Wedfeld
Kelley
Rep
Flowers
House
Goggin Law Offices Open In Pollasky Building
Ex prosecuting attorney Leases the room vacated by Union Telephone in the Pollasky block Charles Goggin formerly county prosecutor for two years took the space and fitted it with modern conveniences including a large roll desk a typewriter and solid wood fittings The new office is described as well equipped and ready for business with attention to the comfortable arrangement and the community interest in Goggin's strides in the legal field
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Union Telephone Co
Pollasky Building
Charles Goggin
Crratiot County
Poltasky
Union Telephone Company
Solif
St. Doling
Elmira
Mission spending compared to US totals cited by Pastor Matthews
Rev Dr Mark A Matthews of Seattle, moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly, cites figures showing wide gaps between US foreign expenditures and domestic spending on gum, medicines, millinery, tea, confectionery, churches, cars, jewelry and alcohol. Infant Augusies Croten, born May 2, 1912, died March 8, 1913, aged ten months, is mourned by Frank and Laverne Croten. Funeral held at Elm Hall Methodist Church with pastor Rev Brown and burial in Elm Hall cemetery.
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United States
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle
Washington
Presbyterian General Assembly
Frank
Laverne Croten
Bim Hall
Elm Hall
Rev. Brown
Riverdale
Matt
Cleanest-faced Senate Stirs Talk On Facial Hair
Thouratd Rapids Merald reports from Lansing on the 115th legislature where the Senate appears mostly clean shaven, with only six hair-growers among 46 members. Notable features include Senator I. J. Kelley's full beard and Senator J. W. Hutchins with a Van Dyke, while the rest lean toward mustaches, whiskers, or remain clean shaven.
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Thouratd
Merald
Lansing
Matchist
Francis King
Hemng
Vernor
Gov. Q. Ross
Allswede
Amberson
Case
Corliss
Corts
Tegibbon
Gittins
Grace
Hadden
Hanley
James
MccNaghton
Murtha
Odell
Ogg
Rosenkrans
F. J. Scott
G.G. Scott
Smith
Straight
Verdier
Walter
Weadock
Winegar
Wood
Woodworth
Dennis Alward
Dick” O'Keefe
Oswald Proctor
Senate
I. J. Kelley
Senator Kelley
J. W. Hutchins
Jackson
Milan D. Wiggins
Dr George Butler named medical director of Madlavia
Dr George F Butler longtime Alma Springs sanitarium superintendent is appointed medical director of Madlavia the famous health resort at Kramer Indiana He is renowned for diagnostic skill therapeutic writings and public health leadership He may resign Cook County physician post in Chicago to take the Madlavia role Meanwhile Marelith society gathering at Mrs Pred Church Arcada home featured music cards and refreshments as the Church family prepares to move to the Canadian Northwest with son Volney and a farm purchase Universal good wishes greet their departure
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Cook County
Illinois
Alma Sanitarium
Butler
Madlavia
George F. Butler
Alma Springs
Kramer
Ind
Alma
Geo. F. Butler
de Butler
Fice
Ill
Chicago
America
New York City
Europe
Marelith
Young
Eld
Pred Church
Arcada
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Breckenridge American
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TYCHO
Rev. Mason
the Baptist Church
J. W
Jesus
Chiist
David Livingstone
ARS
Eera Smith
Orleans
Untsvue
Cattarooga
Southland
J. M. Wolfe
Kanno
Srvitt
Canal Street
Miss Galloway
Fuller
Stugkey's Grocery
Soucey Building
West Superior Street
Goggin Law Offices
Michigan Senators
Sen
King
Grand Rapids Herald
DR. George . Butler
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