The Alma Record publication and staff credits listing
A historical newspaper page shows the Alma Record with editor and proprietor names, subscription details, and a dense roster of staff roles and assignments including various departments and individuals such as ARLES EVANS HUGHES WATERY HOE OUNTS and others, reflecting a full masthead of contributors and offices. The layout presents multiple names tied to duties like sheriff, auditor, prosecutor, and other civic roles, indicating an early 20th century local paper structure.
Edwin Sweet and Michigan dry measure scrutiny
The piece questions Edwin Sweet of Grand Rapids a Democratic governor candidate and former saloon keeper. It argues his stance on statewide prohibition and urges voters to investigate his past as they consider his dry policy position and electability.
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Edwin Sweet
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Sweet
Livingston
Alma Record
Townsend Defends Protection and Attacks Wilson Influence
A campaign piece praising United States Senator Charlies E. Townsend highlights his term, defense of protection, and critique of the Wilson administration. It argues Townsend would safeguard American interests, contrasts sectional politics, and references the Underwood Tariff Law and postwar economic impacts.
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United States
Charlies E. Townsend
Townsend
Michigan
Gohrie
Mexico
Wilson
House of Representatives
East
Middle West
Far West
Democratic Party
Wilton
Entertains Them At Post Office Night Celebration
A Tuesday evening party at the post office hall hosted by Howard Lites and his wife attracted several force members and friends. Decorations in national colors, small automations, and light refreshments featured in the event with humorous remarks and cake.
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Post Office
Howard Lites
Mos Lake
Thanphitic Watore
Howard
Bots
Bonn
Fordney Challenged in Eight District Race for Tariff Lead
The Eight Congressional District faces a pivotal contest as voters consider Congressman Joseph Fordney. The Grand Rapids Herald argues he is the tariff expert needed in Congress and urges residents of Clinton Gratiot Ionia Montmorency Saginaw and Shiawassee to reelect him to ensure protectionist policy and a strong wheat market against European competition.
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Michivgan
Joseph W. Keedney
Republi
Fordney
We and
Mennis
United
Europe
Joseph Fordney
Coes
Clinton
Gratiot
Lonia
Montesit
Saginaw
Shiawasaeo
Grand Rapids Herald
Newell Headford Seeks Gratiot County Sheriff Nomination
Republican candidate Newell Headford defends his record in Alma and Gratiot County, touting law enforcement results and fiscal restraint. He cites eleven terms in public service, pledges honest administration, and appeals to Republicans and minorities alike while challenging voters to judge his prior work and leadership.
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Newell Headford
Econion
Gratiot
Pemperdt
Alma
Do Teers
Facoh
Hela
Throwing Mad at Sleeper in Charlotte Tribune Attack
The Charlotte Tribune reports on the Michigan Republican candidate Sleeper, praising his record as state treasurer and criticizing opponents. It notes Anti-Saloon League statements defending Sleeper and criticizes Leland’s defeat, accusing the Tribune of bias and suggesting political manipulation.
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Mr. Sleeper
Mr. Leland
Wain
Bin
Charlotte Tribune
Sleeper
Republican
Michigan
Grant Hudson
Anti-Saloon League
Sleepr
Nis
Mr. Sweet
Changes of Location in early law practice notice
The notice proclaims the dissolution of the firm Hohlke & Teter and announces a new law office opening on Waltashy Week. It mentions JAS. AL GREENE and various odd details about services and satisfaction claims, ending with a note about a Willard Weight House Barber Shop.
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Hohlke & Teter
Waltashy Wweek
Thone
Lapebeiniar Artylery Ioeath
JAS
AL Greene
Idan Pliny
Ieme
Weight House
Notte
DUMAS APPOINTED Lute thie afternoon as bank teller
Albert Luts was appointed teller to succeed Ray Tomlin at the First State Bank after Tomlin’s resignation. Luts has about two years with the bank and is regarded as capable and trustworthy, reflecting an internal promotion.
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Lute
First State Bank
Albert Luts
Ray Tomlin
Thimap
Thie
The Last Confederate Heroic Verse Fragment
Fragment from a Victorian era verse titled Gems In Verse recounting a Civil War battle for national memory. The speaker reflects on valor, loss, and memory as soldiers fall and comrades endure the night. The piece blends martial imagery with commemorative tone and ends with a signature line noting author Dalnan D Gorman.
News Print Prices Rise 1917 by International Paper
International Paper Co official says news print will cost at least 50 percent more in 1917, with delivered price rising to 3.25 cents per pound from current levels. No contracts yet. prices to be announced Nov 1 as inquiries pour in and conditions through month end are watched.
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Alma 67
Train & Lumber Company
Hartley
Aise
International Paper Company
Detroit
Free Press
Local Social Notes from Elm Hall and Nearby Towns
Community tidbits list visits and moves among Elm Hall residents and neighbors from Grand Rapids Detroit Ithaca Saginaw Ferris and Midland. Names include Floyd Finch Edna LaVoy Chas Hilla Aught Flanders Jasper Corbin Delbert Hick and many more with brief mentions of travel and family visits. An obituary correction notes last week’s death referred to Frank Perry not Thomas Perry near St Johns.
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Floyd Finch
Grand Rapids
CL. Brooks
Chas. Saunders
Margaret Brishee
Detroit
Leta Elliott
James Falkner
Middleton
Jasper Corbin
Edna LaVoy
Stanton Dobh
Chauncy Weatherwax
Chas
Hilla
Aught Flanders
Lansing
Tra McBain
Ithaca
Delbert Hick
Arthur Sprague
Marshall Smith
Herster
Cole
Saginaw
Dell Homes
Alma
Charlie Edwards
Ferris
Jasper Cor Din
Tasso Tablets Promised To Cut Flesh Quickly
An advertisement touts Tasso tablets as a safe, physician recommended obesity cure. It claims the pills reduce flesh gradually without diet or exercise, with mail order to Colton Massachusetts and offer to send free samples on request. It urges refuse substitutes and promises harmless results.
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Ree Tasso Colton
Tasso Colon
Mass
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