Michigan at War A Michigan Governor Sleeper article
Governor Sleeper outlines state wartime mobilization and unity. Michigan factories expand output including trucks and tractors. seed corn and wheat stocks, dehydration plans, and food relief measures support soldiers and families. County and township war boards mobilize volunteers. women join war service and registration drives.
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Michigan
Henry Fort
Tebigan
State War Board
Irserar
War Board
Stove Board of Health
Coldiar
RM. Olin
Board of Heart
Michellin
War Department
States of
The
Union
Snellehassits Sakoie
State Highway Department
Wiedé
YS. W
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Staite
Tom
Custer
County Hoarnds
Eech
Ilad
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Flour Rations Schedule for Patriot Households
Citizens are urged to observe flour ration rules for home baking and Victory bread buyers. The weekly limit per person is one and a half pounds of flour, with adjustments for those using bakeries. The policy explains the split between home baking and Victory bread consumption and includes notes on included substitutes and other uses. Also listed are idlehour Sunday features and Friday Idlehour theater ads.
Leaving Richmond to Camp Gordon This Army Trip
Olen G Ferris of the 2th Company writes of a long train journey from Michigan through Kentucky to Richmond and Atlanta, describing hospitable crowds at Richmond, Red Cross workers, and a rough ride through hills and rivers. He notes arrival at Camp Gordon after 36 hours and 12 minutes, with mud and a tired crowd. The letter closes with a signoff from the soldier at Camp Gordon.
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Richmond
Old Richmond
Army Life
Red Cross
Old Kentucky
Tsais Diers
Tlan
Taméla
Michigan
Dad
Atlanta
Camp Gordon
Olen G. Ferris
Ump Gordon
Windmill Palm Proves Tough for Harsh Climates
An old note describes the windmill palm, likely Trichocarpus exceleus, praised as the hardiest palm. It endures two temperatures and rough handling, remaining viable even when boxed for shipment, signaling its resilience and potential as a hardy ornamental.
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California
Gratiot county bonds success marked by wide support
Communicatio n continued from page notes F R Fenton Michigan official reports every district exceeded its quota with strong subscriptions. Notable donors include Republic Motor Truck Co Alma 40000 Michigan Sugar Co 12500 Holland St. Louis Co 10000 Libby McNeill Libby 800 Swift & Co 2800 Masonic Code Alma 1540 Board of Supervisors 1000 Sumner Odd Fellows 100. Clergy lawyers bankers Alma College and educators backed the campaign.
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Paige Oue
F. R. Fenton
Direetor
Michigan
Gratiot County
Mra
A. W. Wright
St. John's Episcopal Hirth
Alma
Republic Motor Truck Co
Michigan Sugar Co
Holland St. Louie Company
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Swift & Company
Masonic Code of
Board of Supervisors of Gratiot Co
Sumner Odd Bellows
Anty
Besiness
Alma College
Pri
Between Men and It Pays to Exercian Return Engagement
Local playhouse announces a return engagement of the dramatic piece Between Men followed by the comedy It Pays to Exercian. Idle hour Wednesday performances to feature these titles in sequence as part of a double bill.
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Tadies
Ton
J. E. Converse
Oplometrist
East Superior Street
HH. D. Barnedll
Prop
Bell
Phish
West Superior Street
Winn
E. J. Hubbard
W. Superior St. Union
Humphreys
William Street
New York
Albert E. Breeper
American Review of Reviews
Steer
Hhrowith
Teerforte
Michitnan
AM Betlenle
Mabel Normand
Idlehour Sunday
Mystery and
Adv
Jack Pickfor
His Majesty
Bunker Bean
Idlehour
Feld
J. W. Robinson
R. L. Goggin
Stevens Bros
Ohio
Indiana
Liberty Theatre
Fox
Rewa
May Murray
Timinow
Frederick Ward and
Jennie Enges
Luke
He and le
Clara Kimball Young
Shirley Kaye
Mies Young
W. S. Hart
Ethel Barrymore
Navem
Claire Anserouuan
Triangle
Done
Katherine Lee
Pathé
Frank F. Smith
Your Pathe Dealer
ARK. Smith Shoe Store
Reed Shoes of Quality
Falor & Son’s
W. L. Douglas
C. G. Falor & Son
Imu
City Hall
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