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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
2
The Hepatiican City Convention of Alma Michigan will convene at the City Mall to elect a City Ticket for the party for the April 6, 1908 election. Delegates from the four wards will vote on mayor, city clerk, treasurer, and other officers as needed.
Official call for Michigan Republican State Convention to meet May 12 1904 at Majestic Theater Grand Rapids. Delegates elected and electors nominated with committees named and credentials process outlined.
A Republican County Convention is called for April 1 1908 at 11 a.m. at the Court House Ithaca to elect twelve delegates to the State Convention in Grand Rapids May 12 1908. The meeting will address representation by township and city under a 1900 resolution allocating one delegate per thirty five votes for governor and one for the ced moiety, guiding future apportionment.
By order of the County Committee the notice lists Crawford View Chatrevan 4 McCall Secretary as part of the 4th Ward proceedings.
Peoples Party caucus for the town ship of Pine River will be held at the town hall in anid township on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00.09. mm. for the pur pose of placing to nomination candi dates for the vericus township offices, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the caucus. By order of Two. Com, Dated Maret 1. 1004.
The Republican electors of Sumner township meet Saturday March 24 at 1 PM in Elm Hall village to nominate candidates for township offices to be elected Monday April 6 by order of Committee.
Traverse County supports prominent northern Michigan manufacturer Mr Hull for Republican national convention delegate from the Eleventh District. The Traverse Record endorses Hull, noting his business leadership and trusted character, and predicts united backing from the northern portion and southern portion of the district. Hull backs Taft for president and seeks the nomination at Chicago.
The Eleventh Congressional District Convention to select delegates for the Republican National Convention will be held April 14 in Heen City. Three candidates, Hall of Traverse City, Francia King of Alma, and Brown of Big Rapids, are in the race, with Hull of Grand Traverse County as a notable candidate. Hull is a Pennsylvania native born November 8, 1945, a life long Republican and self made businessman who founded Oval Wood Civil Co. at Traverse City in 184, serving as president and expanding the factory and land holdings. Hull’s delegate role to the national convention is seen as reflecting well on the district and state.
Countywide local option meetings draw strong crowds with broad support for the saloon ban. Minister speakers including Parmeter, Trott, and Whaley address Bethany, Perrinton, Ashley, and Forest Hill. rail earnings under the two cent law show mixed results across major lines like Ann Arbor Grand Trunk Pere Marquette and Michigan Central, with freight gains offsetting passenger declines.
The Michigan Railroad Commission reports October to December 1907 earnings under the two cent law, comparing with 1906. Figures suggest the lower fare did not materially harm railroad earnings, supporting Governor Warner and Commissioner Glasgow’s position.
Shereby announces candidacy for Gratiot County Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket. He cites 20 years residency and prior offices including Bethany township clerk, Pine River treasurer, and St. Louis city treasurer. He seeks primary voters’ support on Sept 1 and promises prompt service. Jos Drew advertises hotel livery barn and horses for sale or exchange.
In Gratiot County a plan for a county athletics field day was set in motion at the January meeting. A committee of superintendents and principals will organize events for two divisions, awarding medals and ribbons for top placements. An eighth grade graduation addition was proposed to coincide with the field day, aiming to boost downtown enrollment and education. Prof J G Harper of Alan College joined the committee after offering valuable suggestions.
Market items listed with prices per ton and per unit for Buckwheat Hay and Straw Rye Beans Clover seed Timothy Potatoes Butter Hides and meats including Dressed and Live Beef Mutton Lamb Meat Veal Poultry Eggs and various flours The figures show per ton or per unit values and include live and dressed weights for livestock and seasonal flour types Numerous price entries reflect a general commodity market snapshot from the period with emphasis on farm products and staple goods.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening and invigorating for women, claiming it heals the female system, stops distressing symptoms, and may prevent surgery. It offers confidential medical advice and a 100 page medical adviser for payment by mail.
Reverend F Starbird of East Rayimond Maine says Bucklen Arnica Salve cured his old army wound and obstinate sores and is the best healer. He also uses it in his veterinary practice with great success. Price 25 cents at George F Sharrar's drug store.
Constipation and indigestion are blamed for weakness and loss of appetite in a vintage ad asserting Holliser's Rocky Mountain Tea restores appetite and cleanses the system. It promotes Tea or Tablets at 85 cents, by Geo BE Shurrar.
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