Alma Record Classified Notice Summary
Alma Record lists subscription prices and advertising rates for notices. It notes obituary notices at a per word rate and mentions card of thanks, with pricing terms and typography.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
5
Alma Record lists subscription prices and advertising rates for notices. It notes obituary notices at a per word rate and mentions card of thanks, with pricing terms and typography.
A garbled note requests Roth phones and items from the Alma Record, asks to be contacted in the city about annuities, and mentions difficulty in arranging calls by telephone. The fragment shows unclear names and phrases but indicates a desire to obtain items and contact authorities.
A fragment from Alma records urges a building ordinance to curb eye sore structures as Alma expands. It cites Pere Marquette railroad development and proposed city council action, naming candidates for supervisor and clerk roles, and noting party ballots in Democratic and Republican lines.
Women of Gratiot County plan a march meeting at Odd Fellows Hall in Alma on March 20 1917 at 411 o clock sharp to organize a Gratiot County Equal Suffrage delegation and advocate for a state enfranchisement bill Speakers from the Equal Suffrage Association of the state will present This initiates the push as neighboring states have already granted suffrage and Michigan faces the same bill this session Invitations extended to all supporters and friends.
Tuan Republican candidates for Untees see changes as William Lo Amabury withdraws from candidacy for city clerk while Victor H. Shepard withdraws from supervisor race after nomination. Ward committees press for a slate, leaving the vacancy on the city ticket unresolved as summer approaches.
Roward J. Mo, Republican candidate for Circuit Judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit, expresses gratitude to electors for their liberal support at the March 1 primary. He pledges to perform duties with absolute justice and equity if elected on April 4.
Mrs. Jono A. Damon wife of Suite Senator Doron of this Matrict died at her mother’s Chicago home after a visit. She was taken to Mt Pietsant for funeral arrangements. Funeral services were held at the Ditimon home on Wednesday this week.
Alma Michigan in March 1917 faces mayoral nomination actions. A letter from Cremeans supports a progressive economy and fair administration, promising service to the city as a whole. The Health Department outlines manure handling and street cleanliness while noting Kensington Heightes company reorganization and church notices in the community.
Fragments describe a local convention selecting nominees for justice of the peace. Attys Lo tohesen and Do 1 Johnson emerge for long and short terms respectively. City ward listings and committee roles are noted, with party figures and adjournment details referenced.
The piece reviews Alma College track prospects with captains and veterans Gallagher and Calle Sihon, plus contributors Richards French and Norman Smith. It projects team strength, coach Helmer’s plans, and hopes for a comeback showing at upcoming meets, aiming to restore MOL AA competitiveness.
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