Rising Prices and a Michigan Land Reform Plan
In Alma’s 1907 context the piece argues wages and costs rise with industrial growth, notes newspapers’ price pressures, and warns readers about a bill creating a nine member commission to study Michigan’s waste lands. It praises forestry potential, calls for responsible governance, and cites Governor Warner and national issues including immigration and road labor standards. The tone is advocacy for reform and economic stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Michigan
Mic Forestry Association
Roth
Onter
Warner
Michigan hosts visiting dignitaries at historic college anniversary
Dente, military men, agricultural leaders and teachers will visit on different days to celebrate the first half century of the Hest agricultural college in the world. Michigan pride grows as neighboring states may gain from a fair review of local progress and plans. Distinguished guests will share messages in support of state and national advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Dente
Hest Agricultural College
Michigan
Auction Sale of Alma Lots in Central Michigan City
Readable prospectus promotes an auction on June 5 1907 for prime Rockingham Farm lots in Alma Michigan. Nearby industries include a sugar factory, a limestone plant and rail lines P M and Ann Arbor. Terms offer low down payments and monthly installments with discounts for cash. Maps describe slope, drainage, proximity to Superior street and the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth Avenue
Rockingham Farm
Me A. W. Wright
Jotham Allen
Alma
Superior Street
Michigan
Gratiot
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Alma Record
Weedan Ip
Raitor Perry
Husiiers
Thomas J O'Brien
Japan
O'Brien
Tome
Hay
United States
Denmark
Detroit Journal of
Detroit
M. Howe
Howe
College Presi
Corporation
Cesrkat Mieniax Pranren
Wright House
Alma, Mich
medBtony
Caple-Soule Hdw
Messinger & CO
Qos
Pine River
Gratiot County
A. W. Wright
Wright
P.M
Ann Arbor
LE Willson
Central Michigan Produce Company
T. A. Johnston
Alina
Alma Hay
Meg D. Bell
Rocky Mountains
Alime
Reta Mart
Mat Ae
Building and Loan Association of
Ithaca
Charles Rhodes
Otto Sanderhoff
Sanowane
Stanard
Etrst State Bank
Mich
Weight
Pree
Tarek
V. Pressly Browniker
Cneliter
Alma Roller
Feed & Grain
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
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