Alma to pave four miles of state highway this year
Alma plans nearly four miles of state trunk line paving this year with a total cost around 158000. Banks will back bonds and the city adds ten feet of pavement to widen to thirty feet with curb, linking toward a St Louis Alma corridor. Mayor Murphy sent a telegram to the state highway commissioner confirming the plan and urging action.
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Inghwaye
Charlee R. Murphy
West Superior Street
Wright Avenue
Murphy
Mich
Frank T. Rogers
Lansing
Michigan
Almi
Tony
Second Avenue
Woodworth Avenue
Wonderful results ant tuberculosis work yielding fine results
A major life insurance company, covering about one in five Americans, reports 1911 to 1919 tuberculosis work cut deaths per thousand by 17.4 percent, saving 27,500 lives annually and about $5 million in death claims. Officials credit preventive measures and urge others to adopt them.
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America
United State
Michigan Anti-tuberculosia Associaton
ICUT
Michigan Arai Tuberculosis Association
Othia Farsighted Life-Insurance Company
Republics defeat Gowpers twice in Detroit series
Alma own, the Republic Trucks, swept the Cowper All Stars of Detroit in a two game set by 5 to 2 and 6 to 0. Detroit struck out 30 times as Alma hurlers held the visitors to limited hits and strong fielding. Oakes Tooley and Sherlow sparked the Saturday rally with a first inning lead, while Sunday featured tight pitching and late scoring by Alma.
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Alma
Republic Trucks
Cowper All Stars of
Detroit
Tanner
Evers
Hagerman
Oakes
Tooley
Chouin
Chouthara
Laney
LaFluer
Ron
Loney
Om A. Dugary
Kerske
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Push Growing for George W Myers Post 122 Members
The American Legion push boosts the George W Myers Post 122 membership from about 100 at year start to roughly 250 now. Commander Emerson Reese aims to reach at least 200 by week’s end as the drive concludes. The Alma College baseball team closes its home season Friday against Hillsdale College on Davis Field seeking a win to cap the year. Hillsdale sits at five wins two losses in the MTA while Alma, energized by warmer weather, shows improved form. Best candies DeLuxe.
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American Legion
Georg W. Myers
George W. Myers
Emerson Reese
Alma
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
MTA
Maroon and Cream
Holcomb outlines meeting on Michigan fuel relief
Manager Holcomb of Central Michigan Light and Power discusses a fuel shortage in Michigan. A delegation led by William Smith of St Johns met with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to seek relief, urging suspension of traffic rules and reallocation of railroad cars to secure about 11 million tons of coal monthly for winter needs.
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Holcomb
Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Michidele
Fon
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce
Michigan
William Smith
St. Johns
Michigan Public Avillities Commission
Fordauy
Washington
Smith
Interstate Commerce Commission
Comepany
Michigan Public Utilities Companieg
Alma Wins M. T. A. Tennis Meet as Millett and Richards Lead
Alma College defeats Ypsilanti Normal in the men’s preliminaries with Millett and Richards winning key singles and doubles. Ypsilanti’s girls also win two singles but Alma’s team prepares for Albion finals and upcoming state intercollegiate event at M.A.C.
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M. TA
Sinegles
Alma
Richards
Cooley
Ypsilanti
Charlotte Hawes
Lois Pettibone
Ethel Chatfield
Marion Rbaird
Albion
Amalier
Millett
Kinney
Regent Theatre Secures Latest Model Motion Picture Machines
The Regent theatre on East Superior street has bought two of the latest model motion picture machines. A new operator has been hired who is thoroughly competent. The management expects better screen results and greater patron satisfaction in the future at the Regent.
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Regent Theatre
East Superior Street
Show House
Regent
Suit over wartime venereal cases to be heard next week
The Nina McCall Rook suit against Dr. Thomas Carney Miss Ida Peck and others for 10000 is set for circuit court next week in Alma. The case follows wartime medical actions and the state health board’s involvement in controlling soldiers’ health and the handling of venereal disease cases. The matter raises questions about federal and state powers and may go to the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Nina McCall Rook
Thomas Carney
Ida Peck
Olin
Nir McCall
State Board of Healthy
Michigan
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
State Board of Health
Salvation Army Drive Aims High In Alma Campaign
Frank F. Smith leads Alma Salvation Army fund drive reporting over 400 pledged on opening day and optimistic progress toward a 3000 goal. Also notes golden wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs Becker with 24 relatives attending and a reading by Miss Edwina Howard among attendees.
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Alma
Frank F. Smith
Smith
Salvation Army
Chas. Plowman
le D. Becker
Edwina Howard
Jackson
Amos Becker
Joseph Becker
H. C. Becker
E. B. Smith
Lansing
8. T. Richardson
Shepherd
Formation of Credit Association Urged by Community
A long discussed need for a credit association has gained support as residents advocate organizing a formal body. Community leaders emphasize mutual aid, easier access to small loans, and local finance stability through collective effort and shared resources.
Meet Again Friday Night Constitution To Be Adopted
A business community meeting at City Hall discussed forming a Business Men's Credit Association. A temporary committee drafted a constitution and bylaws, with a Friday evening session planned to finalize the organization and elect permanent officers.
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Wuen
Les Len
Mar
Jorge Ae
My. Vogel
Laneie Crealit Meni Aasotiatin
Creatit
Asia
Alma Imercharite
Audi
My. Vowel Oa
1. W. Robinson
Co Mo Johnsen
Crandell
Alma Kindergarten Girls Entertain Mt Pleasant Guests
Mt Pleasant visitors arrive by train and are hosted at Wright Hall for a cheery program. Alma kindergarten girls welcome them with a decorated room, songs, a Cinderella dramatization, and a dance with Wright Hall orchestra. Meetings continue with garden walks and community notices follow.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mt Pleasant
Toosdes
Emmona
Wright Hall
Sinner
Down
Fromilda Young
Mig Crosby
Mise LeVanseler
Mrs. King's Yardens
Altia's sewer digging machine at work on city blocks
Altia expands sewer project with a $9,000 digging machine. By midweek it cleared 73 feet on Rockingham Avenue at 6 AM and 500 PM. City Manager Reynolds cites estimated costs of 1 dollar per foot, totaling about 91,000. The machine will move to Abbey Avenue and later Abbey Street for extended work along the eastern city area.
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Altia
Altian
Grafton Avenue
Rockingham Avenue
Reynolds Eell
Roeckingham Avenue
Mock West
Over Avenue
Enaterr Bart
Alma College Victories and Setbacks Across Two Contests
Alma College split results highlight a 4 to 2 win over Albion College on the campus diamond, then fell 18 to 1 to Kalamazoo College on the Kazooks field. The Maroon and Cream rebounded with a 13 to 9 win against Ypsilanti Normal College.
Memorial Day Program Ready for Strand Cemetery and River
Memorial Day observances are prepared with exercises planned at Strand location, at the city cemetery, and along the river. Officials invite residents to join and reflect on the holiday.
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned at Strand Theatre
Final arrangements for the Memorial Day program call for main exercises at the Strand theatre with a preview at 1:50 pm. The parade proceeds from Riverside cemetery to Gratiot and Superior streets, then back to Riverside for ritual services by G A R and Campfire girls. Maynard Pongs serves as marshal of the day.
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Cemetery Board
Strand Theatre
Ube
Ule Strand
Willum A. Mayer
Alma Masonic Band
Cw Airican Lewion
A. RK
Clee Club
Mulvey
the Legion Post
Wanhington
Lincoln
Katherine Hagerman
Selvetion
Glasgow
J. A. Mulevey
Gratiot Avescue
Superior Atevetta
G. AR
Rev
Gelston
Fiver
Deadly
Maynard Pongs
Diiy
Why to plant back yard gardens this winter
The article urges every household to boost food supply amid farm labor shortages and higher prices. It recommends starting back yard gardens, selecting suitable vegetables, repeating plantings, and storing tubers and greens for winter. It stresses ground prep, seed quality, and possible product exchanges to cut costs.
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