Alma urged to fund sewers and streets for growth
A city meeting highlighted the need for sewer and water systems, sidewalks, and paving to support rapid Alma growth. Republic Motor Truck Co plans $3.0 million in buildings this summer, blocked by housing shortages. Officials pressed for city improvements to attract industry and reduce rents.
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Alma
Nxt
Maine
Central
Michigan
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Republic
Alutu
Board of Trade
Ali
Mte
Uridoy
Oyor McKinoegy
Prif Mitchell
Guore
Cmt
C.F. Row Wow
Cuehmy Mt Clues
Neleun Fullerton
Geore B. Moore
Charlie G. Rhodes
Urcestivnte
McKinney
Amith
Edward J. Moinet Nominated for Circuit Judge Seat
Edward J. Moinet seeks the circuit judge position in the district after a canvass showing a 527 vote majority. He notes decades of legal work in Clinton County and urges district residents to support him in the April 2, 1917 election while the paper announces retirement of Church members.
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Molnet
Gentot
Judan Stine
Olintiedt
Deelielie
Mathet
Sears
Dethie
Alis Eyatriet
Clerton
Dal
Unial
Navy Recruiting Party at Alma City Hall on April 4
A navy recruiting party will be at Alma City Hall on Wednesday April 4 for examinations of applicants for the United States navy. Applicants aged 16 to 35 in all trades will be examined with transportation paid to Detroit for those who pass. Full information from Postmaster V L P Cush.
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Navy
Alma
United States Navy
Mai
Detroit
Alma Banquet Draws Four Hundred Plus in Farmers and Merchants
A large crowd filled Alma High School gym on Friday for a Board of Trade banquet attended by more than 400 people, with about half being farmers. Speakers from Michigan Good Roads, the School for the Blind, and local officials urged road improvements and a new west road corridor from Nima while the event showcased community support and civic pride. Prices for local barber services were set to take effect April 1, and the merchants listed include Griffin, Sletesh, Sanderheil, and others who assisted with the banquet.
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Oves
Alma Tase
Ama High School
Jolly
Michel Bakeryth
Lilhy
McNeill & Labby
Wilt & Company
Alin Rolkey Mills
J. T. Miller
Brewer Cine
Bert
Hell
Republic Band
Ireland
Peach A
Charlotte
Medn
Bryant
Kalamar Ton
Michigan Good Roads Association
Car Eive Holmes
Michigan School For the Blind
A. W. Wishart
Grand Rapids
Roy Vandercook
Pere Marquette
F. E. Rogers
Nima
Almi
Arcada
Pine Sumner
Seville
Alma Roller Mills
Ratnerjeer
Celitenl Nation
Tori Dietestation
Arbor
Tikal
Eastminster Chapel to Be Used as School House
Eastminster, a new Presbyterian chapel in East Alma, is slated to serve as a public school due to crowded conditions in local classrooms. Managers anticipate the school board will approve using the building for the remainder of the year, relieving strain from the three existing structures.
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Eastminster
East Alma
Sehool
Altma
Echo Board
Alma voters urged to cast ballots in spring election
The notice urges Alma residents to vote on the annexation proposition extending city limits and state constitutional amendments. It highlights a county board proposal to hire a farm expert, notes the importance of a county judge election, and lists top ticket state office candidates, urging careful consideration by every voter.
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Satindas
Alisa
Alma
Aceeuit
Jude
Jon Meniay
Nest Week
Ani Tate
Public notices and job ad from old newspaper fragment
Local item reports a public sale order and employment recruitment from the Public Motor Truck Company Inc prompting readers to visit the state scattered notices. It also notes Dr. N Brainerd to spend certain Mondays at the hospital for eye and refraction services and mentions a circulation counter.
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Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
E.garaner
Pleasant
N Brainerd
M.D
Trains Delayed After Pere Marquette Main Line Incident
Passenger and freight trains on the Pere Marquette system were delayed after an eastbound Pere Marquette train derailed east of Alma. The disruption halted all main line traffic, delaying westbound services and delaying the eastbound flyer briefly before trains resumed later in the afternoon.
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Pere Marquette
Homers
Pere Marquette East
Alma
Fyer
Alma to Host Annual Dress Up Week and New Merchants Building
Builders break ground on a new eighty by ninety foot two story brick and stone structure on South State street by Merchants Building Company, with a post office likely to move into the space. The $35,000 project may expand with material delays and plans include a large second floor for a department store or offices, while a lodge building fronts the alley and a post office relocation is contemplated for Alma. The annual spring dress up week begins Monday April 4 with fashion shows, extended store hours, and windows displaying the season’s best, inviting shoppers to explore Alma’s upcoming offerings.
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South State Street
Merchants’ Building Company
Edward's Hotel
le. C. Flodgen
Merehante’ Building Companys
Merchants Building Company
Post Office
Alma
Henry Soule
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Libby, McNeill & Libby
O. PF. Lodge
Edwards Hotel
10. O. PF
State Street
C. F
Varios
Retail store to open white decorated basement shopping area
Chicago expert Robert B. Schreffier leads a efficiency overhaul for Alma's Robinson store. A new basement “Under teerend Rusemeit” will feature bargain merchandise, a large selection of rugs and linoleums, and a special children’s department. An open stairway from the main floor will provide access.
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Robert B. Schreffier
Chicago
Stern
Alma
Robinson's
Ahle
Alma College Protest Against War Rally
Alma College announces a protest against the Emergency Peace Federation rally planned for April 2 in Washington. Officials state the college will not cooperate and urges delegates from districts to attend, stressing Americans should unite without being stampeded into war.
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Alma College
United States
Iwlegrant
Mitchell
Emerg Tae Feleratiog
I Waahinuten
DP. C. Apuil Tnd
Isp Levit Starr Jordon
Onganine Hote
L. P. Lochner
Monsey
Washington
Lella Saye
Mro
Henry Winend
College
Alma
Mich
Mayen
LE. Laurhner
Manny
HLM
Crooks
IE. Mitchell
Alma and suburbs to vote on annexation proposal
Alma and Pine River and Arcade townships plan a Monday vote on annexation. The plan would add six sections to Alma, expanding from 1.75 to 4.75 square miles and bringing portions of the townships into the city to meet growth needs and enable new factories and housing.
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Pine River
Arcada
Alcva
Alma
Alms
Pine
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Proud
Rev. Greene
Alma Lady
Losis
Rew
Greece
Pooud
Thue
Ithaca
Edward J. Moinet
Alo
Navy Recruiting Party
RAY & Hayward
A.W. Davis
Hamilton & McCarty
Lott & Willard
Harry Rowe
Davis & Belan
Gomes
Kieher Huys
Arcadia Livers
Winn & Krown Toke Wrisht
Gost
Move—L. O. O. F
Alma Record
Pacifists Action
League
Congress
Alam
Ren
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