Armistice Report on Noon Signings in Detroit
Reports at noon say Hans signed the armistice and official confirmation was received in Alma. Detroit editions reported the armistice as imminent with unofficial noon word that Germany signed to end hostilities, while U.S. troops seized Sedan before the final peace terms.
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Hans
Alma
Detroit
Washington
Germany
Sedan
Supreme Allied Council
Paris
Foch
Alma approves revised charter for commission form
Voters adopt a revised charter by a two to one margins in Alma. The measure gains strong support across all four wards and will guide the commission form of government beginning next spring. Per the armistice note, Republic workers parade in celebration after noon.
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Alma
Commission
Caty
Midland Priday Football Battle Set for Friday Afternoon
Midland Wet school team schedules a Friday football clash at Daviefield Field against Midland Priday. A strong, hard contest is anticipated as both sides seek the honors, with Hel merselven in good shape for a gruelling encounter.
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Kinwlege
Fabor
Fiallall
Athletis
Mornige
Midland
Daviefield Viday
Feenab
Helmerselven
Influenza Ban Deliberations Touch Alma Churches
Local health officer Dr. T J Carney expects to lift the influenza ban soon so services may resume in Alma churches if the flu conditions allow. The New Genesia theatre’s Friday opening is uncertain pending health approval, while Liberty and Idlehour theatres wait for permission from the health department. Citizens extend thanks for support during Hazel Baird’s illness and death as the community continues a Save, Save, Save W S S campaign.
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T J Carney
Alma
Genesia
Genesta
Liberty
Idlehour Theatres
A. H. Ashley
Ashley
Fire Damages Model Bakery as Fire Department Saves Block
A Wednesday blaze caused considerable damage at the Model Bakery on East Superweather Street. The fire started in a suite occupied by Mr and Mrs McKee, owners, with rapid hose lines confining the flames to the second floor and preventing spread to wooden adjacent buildings. Most household goods were destroyed while only minor first floor damage occurred from water.
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Jain
East Superwe Etrvet
Roe
Fifty seven more men are called for entrainment
The draft guard called fifty seven men to report Friday morning November 15 for entrainment. They will be sent to Canig Wasteworth Spartenburg DC for training. The draft board warns all men to answer all questions on questionnaires and notes the dates and attorneys in charge at city hall.
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Gratic Ants
Canig
Wasteworth
Spartenburg
D. C
Dewey
Filey Font
Carmi
Donald Lafayette
Mannixter Coen
Lernine Herman
Alma Cummines
Jann
Wom Chatker
Tints Ee
Wham Trum
Warn
Hneetorreridhee Uly
Cuan He Ly Middleton
Lovie Ba
Ithwem Valley
Tie A
A Allan Dalrymple
Felcom
Wise Feachrer
Momer
Wiliat Poller
Aime Gren
Lee Alma Guild
Herman Dennis
Carmen Ort Harris
Vietor Dag
St Lois F Haliweed
Howard
Terwilliger
Jesee Ibn Aareia Ry Jay
Lewes Bbs
Harode J 1
Theat Zinn
Leonard As Alten
Mishoo
Cheater
Ernect
Ashley Feueht
Marrs
Aime Kernedy
Caron City
Grey
Ey Jahan Wheeler
Draft Board
City Hall
J. D. Spinney
C. H. Goggin
Buffalo
Board of Health
Help Wanted for Poultry Dressing Workers
Help wanted notice seeking fifty women to dress poultry for market within sixty days. Emphasizes patriotic service and good wages. From Swift and Company.
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Swift
Warrants Served On Two Doctors In Quarantine Case
Health board chairman called for arrest of two doctors for alleged violation of quarantine law. Officials stated warrants were executed and charges pursued, highlighting public health concerns and enforcement of quarantine rules.
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Health Board
Legal battle looms over influenza quarantine case
Thornburgh and Holcomb plead not guilty to charges of interfering with the Werden home quarantine in Ithwen. Warrants issued and served Thursday, doctors released on recognizance for Friday court appearance. Both doctors represented by Chas H Goggin. Prosecution cites removal of influenza signs and discouraging quarantine. Both vow to contest the charges in court.
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Ithwen
de Frank
Thornburgh
Holcomh
Mt. Mensant
Worden
Thinety
Pearce Myers
Ithara
Holcomb
Chas. H. Goggin
Ann
Bera J. Smith
Atairman
Werden
Wondwer Avenue
Tate
Albers
Heniti
Hott
Alma State Savings Bank advances $646000 to Uncle Sam
Alma State Savings Bank, Gratiot County, is the only bank in the area to meet its quota by advancing $646,000 to the government for the Fourth Liberty Bonds subscription. The move, part of the June 21 1918 request, aims to bolster war finance and showcases the bank as 100 percent strong and patriotic. Alma College invites men lacking a few high school credits but in good physical condition to enroll, with Lieutenant Robinson and President H M Crooks at the college office.
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United States
Alma State Savings Bank
Uncle Sam
Adv
Alma College
Lieut. Robinson
H. M. Crooks
Gratiot
Alma Belt
Alma Hiei Echo
Harry Helmer
Army College
Fieh
Michigan College
Tevin
Telcom
Alma College to Expand Students Army Training Corps Enrollment
Information from reliable quarters says Alma College has orders to raise the S A T C membership by thirty five men and to expand the camp immediately with high school men from around the state. If needed, entrance requirements may be lowered to admit men previously turned away in September for credit shortfalls.
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Alma College
Studenta’ Army Training Corps
Alue
jAtena College
S.A. TC
Students’ Anny Trainage Corps
Shell shocked soldier at front in France recovers in hospital
Ford has been redelayed by a friend of Thorihe Stitt in France to say he is recovering from shell shock in a military hospital. Stitt and Private Carl Titus left their unit in duty and, less than five months after joining the service, they were at the front. New word has been received from Titus since the message that Pvt Stitt had been severely wounded.
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Ford
Thorihe Stitt
A. BF
France
Mw Bene
Stitt
Carl Titus
Titus
Pvt
Stiell
College 10 Have Basketball Five at Alma College
Alma College announces winter basketball preparations led by Harry Helmer as veterans depart and a new quintet forms. Anderson returns as the only holdover, with Moore from Arthur Hill and players Davis, Smith, and Campbell among potential starters amid government wartime print restrictions.
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Alen College
Wal
Jowe
Fider
Atderite
Naticeul
Backer Hall
Harry Helmer
Alma College
Puist
Helmer
Anderson
Moore
Arthur Hill
Saginaw
Davis
Smith
Campbell
Alma High
Republicans Win Both Houses In Congress
Republicans gain control of both chambers in a decisive election outcome. Party leaders celebrate a sweeping victory that reshapes leadership and policy prospects across the Senate and House.
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Congress
WINS THE STATE IN MICHIGAN AND NATIONAL ELECTIONS
Gratiot county reports Republican landslides in county offices and a strong show for woman suffrage. Joe Fantney leads in Congress race, Fordney gains Ways and Means chair prospects. Michigan sugar grower policy and wartime savings drive cited amid broad returns. summaries of mayoral and local results plus civic notices.
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Republicana
Tuersday
Witcom
Congress
Newberry
Paves
Joe Fantney
Purcell
Vandilaw
Gratiot
Horney
Fordney
House
Joe
Ora L. Smith
Alfred Willert
Michigan
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Mattie Campbell
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Harrison Township
Gaurretl County
Glia
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Tsibella County
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Ira Moody
William
Willandf. Campbell
Bremerton
James R. Campbell
EH. Taune
N. B. Lidelte
Christian Church
Forest Pill
Mississippi
National Food Administration
W. H. Wallace
Michigan Sugar Company
National War Savings Day
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