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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
7
Thursday issue details Alma Record Publishing Co. Alma Michigan lists subscription terms advertising rates and obituaries. Rates include 12% word a line and 1 cent per word for notices and thanks. Mail service and postal classification noted for Second Class Matter.
The Alma Record urges readers to call with items of interest for listing. They request both local and national contributions and note they welcome inquiries by telephone. Readers are encouraged to contact when they have items to offer.
The issue centers on a Republican state ticket and Alma city concerns. Voters weigh district needs for water, sidewalks, and housing with 7500000 building plans from Republic Motor Truck and Alma growth prospects. Residents urge timely action to support subdivision development and township integration ahead of April votes.
A troubled report notes rising rents as cases slow to resolve. Authorities urge careful assessment of values and timely action to prevent displacement as many tenants face high price increases and eviction pressure.
Alma college shows promising baseball prospects for the season. Captain Depew and Yale’s Johnston lead a veteran core with three pitchers and solid fielding. Newcomers Simmenton Hoyne Bayabou and Payn vie for spots as Hoolihan aims to bolster the outfield before spring games. Debaters from Alma High won two debates last week at Pleasant.
A long, dated notice blends homely spring guidance with legal excerpts. It urges Alma residents to tidy dooryards, plant shrubs, and assist neighbors, then transitions to state election procedures and township annexation notices. Included are historic legal interpretations and a notice about a future city boundary change vote.
Arcada and Pine River townships in Gratiot County Michigan publish notices for the upcoming general election and township meeting on new boundary changes detaching parts of Arcada and Pine River to annex to Alma. The described tracts include sections in townships eleven north and twelve north, with dates in March and April 1917.
We express gratitude to friends for 50 thoughtful acts and extended support to Tork Mo Katenhus and Brother during our recent bereavement.
Michigan Automobile Owners favor Mutual Insurance as farmers and local professionals seek protection against theft fire and collision. With rising auto numbers the scheme offers low costs about two cents daily per policy with 17000 policies issued and 240 claims paid this season. Frigg French of Elwell Mich is soliciting new members.
A patient reports deep lung soreness, chronic bronchitis, and run-down health improving after using Vinci Camden. After starting the remedy, coughing ceased, comfort returned, and weight gained. The testimonial credits Vinci for recovery.
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