Letter From Alderman Geo Palfrey From Los Angeles
Geo Palfrey writes from Los Angeles in early March describing winter travels from Alma Michigan to Chicago Lincoln Neb Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco. He praises Mormon architecture the tabernacle and temple near Salt Lake City, notes Brigham Young and Brigham Young University ties, observes urban growth in Fairlakes City and Ogden, and recounts visits to Sacramento San Francisco and Pasadena. The letter covers climate sightseeing meetings with Michigan people including Los Angeles leadership and councilmen, and outlines plans to stay in Southern California then return home in April.
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California
Alma
Michigan
City Club
Los Angeles
C.J. Brown
Mich
Sir
Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
Ivah
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Brigham Younge
Falr Lake City
Brigham Young
Ogden
J. Stilwell
Big Salt Lake
Sacramento
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Golden Gate
Golden Gate Park
United States
Frisco
Santa Barbara
Orion Heac
Pasalena
Panadena
Long Beach
Alexander
T. L. Obrion
Good Government
Southern Pacific Railway
Obrion
Venus
Pasadena
Hiame
Mra
Geo. W. Palfrey
Auction Sale At Arcada Township Farm Report
A farm auction in Arcada township, Alma area, advertised in the Alma Record. A large crowd attended Tuesday sale day, with all items attracting good prices and total proceeds exceeding expectations. Mesd. 1 B Wohr endorses the newspaper’s advertising column.
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Alma
Midh
Arcada Township
Alma Record
B. Wohr
Auctions At Wright House Livery And Nearby Farms
Messrs Parr and Erwin hold a third auction at Wright House livery. Albert Robertson of Tubbs farm near Alma plans sale of horses cattle hogs grain and farm implements. Henry Stadeberger farm sale near Ithaca Alma Riverdale area and others list farm material and stock with David Yearin clerk and J D Helman as auctioneer. J L Kirby sale of personal property from premises near Alma Shepherd Coe and nearby villages begins at 10 o clock.
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Messrs. Parr & Erwin
Wright House
Albert Robertson
Tubbs
Alma
Elwell
Riverdale
The
Record
Henry Stadeberger
Ithaca
David Yearin
J. D. Helman
J. L. Kirby
Episcopal Church
Shepherd
Coe
Sausage Factory Opens as Bert Eckert Expands Wholesale
Bert Eckert, a local meat dealer, expands into wholesale sausage production behind his Gratiot avenue residence. The plant, with ice and smoke houses, aims to serve towns along the Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette routes, shipping 2–3 tons weekly in summer. Four workers to be employed. equipment includes a two-barrel cement cauldron, two grinders, and a three horsepower engine. He sources meat from Chicago and nearby farms, planning to slaughter more at home as supplies rise. The endeavor benefits from regional meat supply and strong distribution potential, signaling a prosperous future.
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Bert Eckert
S10
Gratiot Avenue
Peter Fatty
Mr. Eckert
Superior
Ann Arbor
Cadillac
Pere Marinette
Belding
Eckert
Chicago
Ain
Sumner Grange Met at KOTMM Hall on March Saturday
Sumner Grange No 81 met by the KOTMM hall Saturday evening March tith. Called to order by Worthy Master Klee Opening sone No 00 In Grange melodies. Minutes of last a meeting read and approved. Secretary presented some hills. They were allowed. Communication from Senator Dodds in regard to parcels post.ecesy. Called to order Mr Rexford being in waiting was brought ip and duly initated as a member of our order. Dicussion on procaring
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Schlaupi
Baldwin
Maccabees
Race
Voltage
Oregon
Sumner
Mra Mulford
Worthy
Butler
Mra Schlappi
Ovid Seaman
Letah Perry
Aman
Carrie Thomson
Grange Gossin
Sumner Grange
KOTMM
Klee
Senator Dodds
Rexford
Cross 15 The Leader Band Forms in New Quarters
A newly organized band under J. Rows held its Best Practice rehearsal in the hall above Ainslee's pool room last Tuesday. About twenty five members attended and there were enough instruments to form a full band. The group is not replacing the former band.
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J. Rows
Ainslee’s
New Independent Street Band Forms In City
A recently formed group aims to train and enjoy music rather than public performances soon. About twenty men attended the first meeting in Davis barber shop, electing Ray Smith business manager Ralph Miller secretary and treasurer and D Ross leader and instructor. A permanent band room above Ainslee’s pool room is being prepared with lights and fresh paint. Rehearsals will occur twice weekly until warm weather, with Mr Ross bringing twenty years of band experience. The band seeks to grow, add instruments, and eventually produce factory quality music.
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Ihs
Davis Barber Shop
Ray Smith
Ralph Miller
D. Ross
Ainslee
Andi
Ross
Cadillac
Existance
Bay City Beats Alma After Overtime Narrow Win
Bay City defeats Alma 29 to 28 in three minute overtime at home after a tight 13-11 halftime. Alma coach Ward praises team progress despite late season setback with forward Wood missing action.
Robbed Millinery Store Suspect Sought After Break In
A week ago Sunday a sneak thief entered the millinery and clothing shop run by Mrs Humphrey and Mrs Miller, stealing five or six dollars from the till. The back window was forced and the exit made through the back door. The crime was known last week but no suspect identified. A Democratic city mass convention is set for Friday March 95 at 8 o'clock p.m. to nominate city and ward tickets for the April 4 election.
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Humphrey
Mra Miller
Bhatt
A W Wright Endorses Cold Storage Benefits
Townsman AW Wright critiques garbled state press claims on cold storage, arguing storage systems stabilize prices and aid producers and consumers. He compares cold storage to farmer cribs and refrigerator transport, noting vast storage fractions are small yet influential and that most meat and dairy bypass storage, indicating limited power to fix prices.
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AW. Wright
Wright
Appreciation gifts for city mail carrier on his wedding day
Sheri Caliban a city mail carrier newly married received four leather upholstered rockers and framed paintings as a surprise tribute from the post route. Frank Parker organized the presentation at Crandel Ascott with most route residents contributing, a novel method showing high esteem for his service.
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Sheri Caliban
Parons
Calliban
Calliton
Frank Parker
Postettics
Crandel Ascott
Callitan
Crandell
Knights of New Century Coffee Event at Woodworth Ave
The Knights of the New Century, a boys group linked to the Methodist Sunday school, hosted a Friday coffee event from 3 to 10 PM at the Carlyn Delavan home on Woodworth Avenue. Coffee and a light lunch cost ten cents, raising funds for the organization while Mr. Walker provided piano music during supper hours.
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Knights of the New Cenary
Voor Wen
Methodist Church
Carlyn Delavan
Woodworth Avenue
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Bay City
Jocal High School
College Gymnasium
Alma Five
Mintate
Salon
Ward
Wood
Northern Michigan
A.W. Wams Opn
Niksilo
Tropics
United Sta
Mr. Callihan
Knights OF New Century
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