Alma Men Enlist Shift Shows Draft Growth In Alma Area
The Alma region sees rising enlistments as draft week nears with twelve more young men joining. Among the recent enlistees are Armur Bradt Clarence Gruesbeckh and John Freeman of Shepherd. Louis Hezeman and Orin H Riker of Ithaca. Tan Cole Avery Boone from Alma. Cecil Stockwell North Star. Glen Rudson Richard Seitz Riverdale. Jessie Hulwick Elwell. and Walter Dorman Reed City. Alma also sent a man to an officers training camp and some locals left for farm work, boosting Alma's entry week toward about thirty. The city council plans to discuss a bond issue at its next meeting, aiming for at least 8000000 dollars for municipal improvements, with legal review by Attorney McNeil of Detroit before submittal. A special election date will be set to approve the bond and accelerate summer improvements aimed at supporting growth and essential services.
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Alma
Shepherd
Ithaca
Armour Bradt
Clarence Gruesbeckh
John Freeman
Louis Hezeman
Orin H. Riker
Tan Cole
Avery Boone
Cecil Stockwell
North Star
Glen Rudson
Richard Seitz
T Ie
Attorney McNeil
Detroit
McNeil
Common Council
Michigan Woman Suffrage Advances Across Legislatures
The Michigan legislation scene shows growing support for presidential suffrage with 13 of 41 legislatures acting favorably. Nine have passed related measures, including municipal and constitutional amendments, while Damon pushes the dry bill as a notable policy.
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Cok
Ghaecoy Sega
Biseying
Michigan
Crome
United States
Sis
Durmen
Jesus i
Damon F Rage
Damon F Rage Oe
BAD FIRE Rears Barns Burned On Clinton Nelson Farm
A large fire last Friday night destroyed three barns on the Clinton Nelson farm. The blaze caused about 10000 dollars in damage, with livestock and feed reportedly lost. Officials note the fire appeared to originate from a late hour light or reflection, and several nearby structures were endangered before the flames were contained.
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Clinton Nelson
Nelson
Nelsure
Helen
Miner Acquitted By Jury In Health Ordinance Case
Miner faced a city health ordinance charge for placing manure outside a container and was found not guilty by a jury in Justice J A Mann's court. The defense argued the ordinance lacked proper notice. The health department plans to seek state aid to codify local health rules.
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Miner
J. A. Mann
Justice Court
Thomas W. Wright
Goggin
Health Department
State Health Department
Localhealth Board
Healthfiver Carney
State Board of Health
Ite Ifiet
Swift Company Circu Encourages Cooperation Across Branches
A circulated notice from Swift & Company urges officials and workers to cooperate to raise production, cut waste, and preserve the food supply. It advocates reviving the market basket habit, paying cash, considering value, and avoiding waste while maintaining quality. It also notes yardwork and garden crops as potential homefood sources and mentions leadership testing to retain harvest workers. Also, the Common Council authorizes mayor and clerk to purchase O. A. Allen property to open First Avenue.
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Swift & Company
Cnr
Band to Tour Nation Wide Leaving May 2 1918
The Republic Band plans a four month tour starting May 2 with a private car bought by Republic Motor Truck Co. It will perform in Lansing Columbus Akron Cleveland Youngstown Buffalo or Pittsburgh Boston Providence New York Washington Richmond and Chicago then proceed to the northwest Pacific coast and south to New Orleans before returning to Alma. The band is touted as among the finest and its tour is expected to advertise both the Republic and Alma while aiding patriotic recruiting efforts across cities.
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United States
Almargain
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Lansing
Todo
Ohio
Columbus
Akron
Cleveland
Youngstown
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Boston
Providence
New York City
Washington
Richmond
Virginia
Chicago
Northwest
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Alma
Republic
Abishit
Tole
Offive
Grand Rapids
Patriot flag lights up DeLuxe candy store display
A large American flag with ninety four electric lights was raised over the DeLuxe Candy Store on Wednesday by the DeLuxe Candy Company. The patriotic display aims to inspire other local businesses to similar efforts and will be lit in stages with color changes later.
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DeLuxe Candy Store
DeLuxe Candy Company
Candy
Gori
Memorial Day Program Under Way At Alma College
Memorial Day preparations are moving forward with the address to be delivered by President M. Crookes of Alma College. The program is not yet complete and will be announced next week. Free grill will be provided next week.
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Yar
M. Crookes
Alma College
Recital by Mine Cheesmaun Pupils at Pierday Home
Pupils of Mine Cheesmaun will give an annual recital this week at her Pierday home. A large number of young performers from the city promise an entertaining program with many interesting musical selections including The Mystery of the Double Cross.
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Mine Cheesmaun
Pierday
Thie City
Paseng
Aliom
Twelve College Men Enlist For Parm Work
A list of twelve students entering farm work duties, all leaving school for service. Names include Mattie, Chet, Adee, Lartent, Merven, Hadh, and others. notes indicate varied assignments and ongoing training during the term.
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Aineval
Mattie
Wifner
OM Bla
Leelee
Red Cross county chapter organized in Gratiot
A county Red Cross organization will be formed in Gratiot County with a meeting in the county building court room on Friday evening May 18 at seven. Frank J. Conn is chairman and John T. Mathews secretary of the temporary committee. The plan requires adherence to Red Cross rules and two months to complete the charter. A subsequent meeting will invite membership applications and establish dues at one dollar per year, voting rights for officers.
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Henry MclCormick
William Willoughby
T. L. McCredie
Leslie D. Reeves
M. Brown
CA. Pree
Fred Ho Hunter
J. N. McCall
Ithaca
American National Red Cross
Central Committe
Gratiot
Peas
Michlisar
Ore
Wil
Frank J. Connis
Joan T. Mathews
See
Urmaita Nan
Hillsdale Triumph Ties Alma In Ten Inning Pitching Duel
Alma and Hillsdale battled through ten innings with Alma prevailing 4 3. Boyne struck out four in the tenth to seal the win as Alma’s offense produced key runs in the first and sixth frames. Ringle struggled late for Hillsdale while Alma hitters including Fitch and Hebert sparked a late rally. The Maroon and Cream held Hillsdale’s late threats at bay and capitalized on Hillsdale errors.
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Alii Watlege
Wallop
Hilledisle College
Hylledale
Boyne
Dom
Johnston
Alfi
Hillydale
Helmer
Peaiaatl Ss
Alma
Ringle
Fitch
Hoolihan
Siminton
M. Smith
N. Smith
Vender
Hebert
Simenton
Hebret
Hillsdale
Cahow
Gleason
Converse
Collin
Wallace
Chvice
Parker
Converses
Collins
Kaiser
Gleason Keane
Coline
Vendor
Maroon and Cream
Downstaters
City to Begin Sidewalk Improvements Across Town
The council ordered new sidewalks on multiple streets to improve safety and access. Planned routes include Walnut Iron River, North Court to Washington, West Superior, Elm to Michigan, and East Tia street areas, with work extending through College Heights. Weathered sections like Hannah Avenue and West Fod Street slated for upgrades.
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al Ein
Sherman
Wallace
Parker
Glenmou
Ben Petitio
Sit Weill
Coli
Hannah Syenue
Wret Centwr Street
Ketiwey Woolworth and Gratot
Walnut
Bradee Street
Superior Street
Michigan Avenues
Elm Street
West Superior Street
College
Harvard Street
College Heights
Captain Witch Leads Alhentan Digseball Team Toward Title
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Vate Laroudl Fitch
Maehitte
Aly
Ynar
Hans
Aloo
Etusdiente
High School Nine Wins Dramatic Pitchers Duel
Alma and Owosso battled to a 2-1 decision in nine innings as Daviston’s Jowas edged Owosso High. Greenhow and Alma both doubled the other team’s misplays, while Alma’s late rally produced the only runs on a stolen base and hit. GiM and Mant pitched well for their teams in a tight, low-hit contest.
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Davistel
Jowas High School
Owosne
Leite Te. Mant
Aina
Cwosso
Alma
Owosso
Greenhow
Almale
Cattle Robbins
Greenhoe
Mwossa
Hewaho
Alma Bee
Mann
Etruckeutte
Robbins
Maru
Bliss
Avira College Nine Drops Close Game To Ypsi Normale
The Aviva college team lost the last term of the season on Saturday as undefeated Ypsi Normale edged them 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Coach Helmer started Recruit Boyne on the mound for the first time this season to assess the year ahead.
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Aviva College
Ypsi Normale
Helmer
Hhe
Boyne
Ian Boyne
Local Men Win Contract for Alma Bridge Construction
Hartling and Holmer were awarded the contract for the construction of the Bridge avenue power at Alma after the common council meeting on Tuesday evening. Their bid of $2.29 per foot was the lowest submitted for the job. The note ends with a stray line about a screaming phrase not related to the item.
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Hartling & Holmer Wer
Bridge Avenue
City of
Alma
Sub-OWV replatted subdivision with early home sales in Alma
The Kenneig ator Heights subdivision in Alma is replatted with twelve houses built by Bay City and Worden Construction. Homes will sell for about 5000 each totaling 340000, arranged near Michigan and Washington streets with a 90 foot wide lot. Streets named for presidents, payments planned, and utilities and trees to be installed.
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Bay City
Worden Construction Company
Michigan
Wieshiturton
Keneiigator Heights
Washington
Lincoln
Monroe
Garfird
McKinley
Jefferson
Madison
Alma
YMCA Aid Drives War Time Soldier Support Plan
The YMG and YMCA aim to aid soldiers by creating about one hundred army buildings with libraries lectures and entertainment to keep troops from vice and to provide educational classes for promotion and leadership. Funds are sought from Gratiet county and donations are requested via local bankers as efforts to mobilize a million men begin. The piece notes past YMCA work on the border and in the Spanish American War and mentions a forthcoming Mystery of the Double Cross.
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YMG
United States
YMCA
Michigan
Tony
Gratiet County
Rockwells Host Reception at St John’s Church
Mr and Mrs Glen Rockwell were honored with a church reception on Monday evening by the Indies of St John’s. A large turnout greeted the newlyweds and the evening was enjoyed by all. Light refreshments followed, and the couple received a silverware set from church friends.
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Glen Rockwell
St John's Church
Mrs. Rockwell
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Jones
Eesti
William Griffin
Atmo Grain and Lamber Company
Michigan Milling
Ypsi
Normals
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M Py
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Fi Johnston
P.m
N. Simith
Totsle
Hilledale
Hart—Idlehour Weenies
Pepch
Marlette
Will Heath
Miia Calfeee
Haxeball
High School
Totten
Alriva
Howrt
Boye
Pitch
Simonton
Cat
Jing
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D. Collins
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Kensington Heights Homes Company
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