Local Preparedness Rally Draws City Crowd
A Saturday night demonstration in Alma drew about two thousand residents despite cold damp weather. The event featured patriotic addresses by notable locals, the State Capitol marching band, and a recruitment push for young men into the army. Speakers urged support for war against autocracy, praising democracy and President Wilson while highlighting wartime mobilization efforts.
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Alina Citinene
Lolkes
Seoite
Saporiestiente
Alma
LA. Sharp
United States
Germany
Sharp
Roth Sheridan
United State
Territoria
Marcus Pollusky
Congress
Wilson
Marcus
Rheary
Cliney
Republic Band
Imple
Greconnie
Patrioie Steuine Holding
Republic Motor Trak Company, Inc
Alma College honors Ray Bestyretoor at Michigan event
Ray Bestyretoor of this city, a senior at Alma College, was elected by the college senate to represent the institution at the University of Michigan next year. Miss Herrice Ireluged was selected as an alternate.
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Ray Bestyretoor
Aenior
Alma College
Tee Hen
University of Michigan
Herrice Ireluged
Haw Leen
Alma High Wins Rivalry in Seven Inning Rally
Alma High defeated Mt Pleasant High 8 to 1 in a wobbly Good Game, Hiring a Road clash. Alma jumped ahead with five runs in the first inning, capitalizing on Mt Pleasant errors as they built a commanding early lead and never looked back.
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Mt. Miessant
Mt. Pleasant
Ted
Stark
Alma
Oddington
Mt Pleasant
Plement
Tashelliy County
Coddington
Perry
Mt. Mheneast
Iit
Relding
Bettie Hiltere
Auto Crash Leaves Lad Fighting for Life
A young boy sustained serious injuries when struck by a motorcar driven by a girl in Unie City. Witnesses say the auto collided after the car veered toward the curb, pinning the boy beneath. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors reported initial improvement but cautioned the injuries could prove fatal. The driver’s family and residents expressed shock and sorrow. no blame was attributed to the driver.
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Unie
Mjar Kinley
Mie
McKinley
Ranger
Ithaow
Miss McKinley
Miss McKinles
She Bay
Bay City Tracksters to Contest Grand Rapids Meet
District athletes travel to Grand Rapids to compete May 21 against other district teams and the top ten will qualify to face Ohio opponents in Detroit. Team members include Sanderhoff and Moy with the group aiming for a strong regional showing.
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Bay City
Tarsutay
Grand Rapide
Ohio Allatir
Detroit
Old Pioneer Dread Abraham L Wright Dies at Seapocthd Farm
Abraham L Wright a long time county resident and later Ethaea stater died last Monday at Nia farm south of Hheen from apoplexy while awaiting care. Funeral services were held yesterday at Mhaea, the Pearl of the oo Mout, Idlehour.
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Abraham L. Wright
Ethaea
Nia
Hheen
Iran
Mayor and Aldermen Salaries Raise in Alma City
The Alma city council approves salary increases for appointive officers next year while mayor and aldermen keep their modest $50 per year stipends. City clerk, treasurer, attorney, and health officials see varied boosts, with widened duties for water and street departments and higher pay across several posts.
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Alma Elve
Mniesaer Pwt
Italy
Titomrh
County League Seeks Unified War Effort Model
A blurry rough text describes county Patriotic groups joining under one head to minimize duplication. It notes the Lenawee county Plum sede and suggests consolidating efforts with Red Cross where county leagues start, placing headquarters at the county seat for centralized coordination.
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Efferi
Tate
Lenawee County
Ood
County League
Red Cross
Thie County
Aew
Nuraest
Women.s Club Dinner and Annual Meeting Recap
Members of the Women’s Club gathered at Mrs. Gardner’s home for a four course luncheon and the annual meeting. Officers reported, a program followed with music by Miss Mensin and Miss Swigart, and a short play The Women Who Did performed by hostesses with helpers. Pink tulips, silk flags, and hand painted place cards decorated the rooms as the club approved plans for another active year.
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Elul
Fh. Gardner
Mratl Jonata
BB. Dollashy
A. F. Schulta
J. W. Robinson
Von
Mise Mensinitr
Miss Swigart
Hontesaes
Robinson
Mel. Rhodes
Mian
Ruth Hooper
Slaughtered High School Team Faces Hard Loss
A local high school game saw Shepherd’s team dominate early, taking a strong lead as Mann struggled. Susaney provided effectiveness, but Shepherd could not be fully contained. The victors showcased top batting and a powerful pitching staff amid a season with strong state contenders.
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Shepherd
Alina
Mann
Demime
Susaney
Officers Recruiting Station Opens in Alma
A government effort expands officer recruitment with a new station in Alma. The piece notes plans for camps, training, and recruitment operations run by wartime authorities, including Fort Sheridan and Fort Leavenworth, with emphasis on funding, eligibility, and public outreach. Local contact J A Sherp will provide information and coordinate interviews for interested applicants.
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Webb
Barry
Sentes
Wien
New York Times
York World
Joan
Fort Ree
Final Chapter of Liberty Monday: Barnes Bets on New Shop
Frnk Barnes, garden furniture and cabinet maker, breaks ground on South State street for a new structure. The 26 by 70 foot building will house a fire metal shop with powered machinery to run the business in the future.
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Frnk Barnes
South State Street
Students Push Prohibition Aimed at Conserving Food
Alma and Mink college students join hundreds of American institutions in sending a telegram to the president and Congress urging prohibition to save food and boost national efficiency during wartime. The Alma College message notes student support across campuses and cites the aim of conserving materials and preventing starvation while aiding the war effort.
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Mink College
Congress
Ietoos
Alma College
Fleet College
United States
Pris
Dolly
Fison
Europe
Lawinakos Totlowet
Would Be Officers Atine College Class List
A fragment lists young men possibly becoming officers, naming John McAuler George Ueber Flewher Oatlagher Lewis Saevis Linton Met vis Etiud Sanchez Donald Smith Malolmy Smith and Cheater R. Robe lien as candidates. The text references an academy setting and scholarly pursuits with mentions of a college and a ceremonial election.
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Wells
Stary Iy
Alfleeia
Eecraltine
Ainta
Etudinia
Cade Sam
John McAuler
George Ueber
Flewher Oatlagher
Lewis Saevis
Linton Met Vis
Etiud Sanchez
Donald Smith
Malolmy Smith
Cheater R. Robelien
Chief Nevitt Resigns From Poised City Role
Nevitt resigns from his position amid a pension, with reports that the decision follows a move to accept a new post in another city. The note indicates his departure will take effect on the 18th, and he plans to attend a farewell event at a local school. Nevytt, a former player in the American League, had been connected to the Troian school before moving.
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Newitt
Troian
Former College Girl Wed Announces Union City Gifted
Revelry marks the marriage of Miss Eve B Barnes of Charlotte to Harold Hi Wilton at the Barnes home in Union City April 24 1917. They will reside in Union City Michigan after May 15. Mrs Barnes a graduate of Alma College has many friends here and is the niece of Mr and Mrs A J Hall.
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Mise Eve B. Barnes
Charlotte
Harold Hi. Wilton
Mee EK. W. Barnes
Ubit’ City
Swunlay
Union City
Mighiran
Mie Barnes
Alma Eol- Hee
Jand
A. J. Hall
Local High School News: Rival Games Set This Friday
Read about upcoming matches in the city league with Hilladiie, Minteon, and Malcs teams as they clash at Bast La ing and Friday venues. Captain pepow Wil is noted for expected pitching against the Farmers while Coach Helmer’s Minjets loom, with Alma and Tilladale also vying for a title.
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Hiledale S
Willeidale
Adrian Dawl
Albion
Helmer
Bast Laing
Pepow
Melmer
Johnston
M.A
Alma
Omaha
Enlistment Gatherings Amid County Silent War
Red Cross chapter meetings report enlistment activity with names from Alma and other points. Alma residents listed include Lewis Buchanan George Bonnet Walter Walker Elwin Follett Benjamin Gates and HL Cally. Other county entrants are Leonard Randall North Star William Shippy St Louis and How Townsend Breckenridge.
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Alriyech
Alma Weer
Lewis R. Buchanan
George Bonnet
Walter Walker
Elwin Follett
Benjamin Gates
HL Cally
Leonard Randall
North Star
Willim Shippy
St. Louis
Howand Townsend
Breckenridge
Important Lecture for a Red Cross Chapter Formed
A new Red Cross chapter formed by local ladies yesterday seeks linen donations and support. Elected directors include Dr Crooks, Supt. Schults, Dr Jackson, Hon J Combe, and C F Brown. A lecture on philosophy at Alma M E Church is set for May 4th at 8 PM with tickets 25c adults 15c children. Engagement announced for Leonie Messinger to Joseph Rodes Nettong of Detroit.
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Red Cype Seity
Eleva
Cate
Dr. Crooks
Schults
Jackson
J. Combe
C.F. Brown
Alma M. E
Big Deal Consummated as CM L&.P Buys Assets
Central Michigan Light and Power Company completes purchase of physical assets in a major deal. The acquisition consolidates property and infrastructure holdings, signaling strategic expansion for CM L&P and potential impacts on service capacity and regional energy markets.
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Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Local concern sells out amid Central Light bid dispute
Fragmented OCR reports a local concern selling assets amid a dispute over Central Minor Light operations. References to Almstera & Tomber, Michigan Power, and Petersburg dealings imply a larger financial scramble with no clear final sale details available.
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Cvtele
Almstera & Tomber Company
Married Saturday Unites Alma High School Couple
The wedding of the daughter of Mrs Edna Kelly and a Rockwell graduate linked families from Alma as the Rev Braih Seder officiated at an Episcopal church ceremony on West Superior street. The newlyweds, after a reception, will reside at the Kelly home while the Republic band of forty played and presented gifts to honor the couple.
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Episcopal
Edie Getty
West Superior Street
Intel
Rockwell
Alma High
Ypetlant
Edna Kelly
Raedwel Gyndwited
High Schend
Fepublic Mover Truck Company
Treshorn Tele
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Ron
Harry Rockwell
Weat Superior Street
Republic Band of Forty Pieces
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