Alma Empire Over Olivet In 27 0 Victory
Alma College football dominated Olivet College with a 27 to 0 win. Led by Hoolihan and Art Foote, Alma controlled the line and converted turnovers into scores while captain Johnston watched from the sideline with a broken shoulder. Olivet offered brief threats but were repeatedly stopped by Alma’s strong defense and a series of decisive rushing plays.
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Johnston
Helmer
Oliver
Maroon and Cream
Alma
Crimson
Schlanck
Smith
Richards
Ed Feate
Hoolihan
French
Hannigan
Watson
Schmack
Schinack
Fitch
Ed. Foote
Art. Foote
Sehlaack
Johnson
Foote
Art
Olivet
Malcom Smith
Ed Foote
Car Stolen Here 5 Found in Detroit
Fred Rowland of Alma recovered his Ford after a Detroit garage sale ruse by Paul Wagner of Clare prompted a police pursuit. Wagner admitted sole responsibility, claiming he needed money, with Rowland and Sheriff Bradford retrieving the car after a weekend trip to Detroit. The tale involves mistaken identities and a local attempt to sell the vehicle.
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Fred Rowland
Lintie
Detroit
Fred
Alma
Lieuv
Detrwit
Hie
Rowland
Mastweed
Newell Bradford
Paul Wagner
Clare
Ford
Secretary of State
Bradford
Wagner
Kalamazoo
Iithaca
Jt Ie
Wag' Nee
New Meat Market Building Rising On East Side
Bert Eckert of Alma undertakes a brick 20 by 50 foot one story building at Euclid and East Superior streets on the east side. When finished this year it will house the first exclusive meat market on that river east side, with completion hoped for soon depending on fair weather.
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Bert Eckert
Alma
Euclid
East Superior
Me Eckert
Dental Inspection Initiative by City Schools
The board of education plans dental inspections in grades across city schools with free services from city dentists. Two inspections per year will be conducted and records kept. If issues are found, teachers will report to parents, seeking cooperative effort to improve children’s health and schooling.
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Board of Education
Night School enrollment meeting announced for high school
All persons desiring to enroll in the night school to be held in the high school building during the Pre! months are requested to meet at the school, Monday evening, Nov. 20 A. P. Sehalta, for 720, bite.
Remember the Date December 1st 1916 Public notice on subscription rates
The notice sets December 1st 1916 as a reference date and announces a rate change to $1.50 per year after that date while offering back subscribers the option to pay $1.00 per year in advance. It encourages readers to act to save money on future subscriptions.
Crowded Alma Schools brace for new rooms and teachers
Growing enrollment forces Aliii city schools to seek additional classrooms and a new teacher for the union school. Fourteen new students joined Monday, with high school, union, and primary buildings all at capacity. Superintendent Schultz plans outside quarters and waits for more staff to maintain proper pupil loads.
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Aliii
Varinas
Schulte
Alma
Union
Schultz Io
Unio
Schultz
Supt
Ellsworth
Jailed Sentences Considered By Local Justice Of The Peace Al Mann
Justice Al Mann proposes jail terms for drunken violators as fines fail to curb street drinking amid Michigan's dry vote. Gratiot County shows support for stricter enforcement, with the judge aiming for stronger penalties to deter alcohol abuse locally.
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Justice of the Peace
al. Mann
Michigan
Gratiot
Card of Thanks for sympathy and support
The Booth family expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during bereavement, for flowers and sympathy, and thanks the pastor and choir for services. Mr. J. B. Booth and children.
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J. B. Booth
Laborers begin work at East Superior street plant
Laborers are now working at the new Republic plant on East Superior street preparing the site for truck manufacturing. Within weeks a full force will be on duty, cleaning and getting the structure ready before production starts, with the factory expected to be operational soon.
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New Republic
East Superior Street
East Superiortreet
Deposit Certificate Brings Girl Trouble
Nera Leyla faces larceny charges over a certificate of deposit reportedly taken and used to cash at Alma stores. She appeared before Justice Al Mann amid claims she signed the certificate, which she denies. Payment was stopped, and authorities prepared to send the case to circuit court. Her guardians reside in Alma.
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Nera Leyla
Aggieh
Cirvuit Court
al. Mann
Moyle
and Stra
J. A. Erskin
Alma
Alma Music
Dr. Pringle
Pringle
Alma Music Store
Mr. Smith
Republic Band Expands Ahead of Kalamazoo Alma Game
The Republic Motor Truck Company plans a strong new band with three members from Creature, plus additions from Dunbar and Robinson bands to bolster the reed section. The group performed at the Olivet Alma football game, thrilling the crowd with college tunes as the band prepares a 35 piece lineup and new uniforms arriving soon.
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Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Creature Band
Dunbar
Robinson
Aiews
Obituary and Musical Reminiscences From Alma and Glen
Milton Meare longtime city resident dies at home on West Center Street aged 81. Malcolm Lourenes Donald McLgrey born in Glengarry County Ontario August 20 TRAM died in Alma November 12 age 81 years 3 months and 2 days. He lived in Coboconk Ontario before moving to Alma 1878 where he ran a general store then carpenter work. Survived by widow five daughters two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Attending a recital by Signor Salvi and Helen Brown Read featuring extensive harp and vocal program at Wright House.
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Milton Meare
West Center Street
Malcolm Lourenes
Donald McLgrey
Glengarry County
Onturin
Canada
Tram
Mabel
Catherine McLaren
Alma
Great Lakes
Fenelon Township
Victoria County
Ontario
Sarah Ann Chiney
Jon August Tith
Coboconk
Joseph Rose
Newark
Ohio
E. Jay Alverson
Ithaca
Mich
Stewart W. Knapp
Detroit
Annette
Berth
Howard Alverson
Mildred Robe
Elizabeth Alverson
Wright Wire House
New Land
Albert Salvi
Helen Brown
Efith Harele
Aarphay
Sivoo Alburte Salvi
Har Piet
Wale
New Consereatory
Iit
Pela
Hayao
Henueel
Salvagile
Frau Prof. Petri
Dresden
Saxony
Royal Opera Orchestra
Jean de Rosario
Paris
Oscar Beagle
Stadt Grand Opera
Chemnitz
Marguerite
Mimi
Marie
England
Scotland
Wales
London
Loees
J. E. Booth
Euclid Avenue
Grieg-Salvi
Signor Salvi
Michigan
Halle
Tannbaeuser
Wagner
J. W. Priest
Sumner
Fletcher G
San Bernardino
California
George Argent
Lansing
Charles. Booth
Wade L. Prost
Carson City
Ida M. Crites
City
Laura M. Walker
Mt Morris
N.Y
City of Alma approves higher tax rate statement
Alma residents face a $28.50 city tax rate for the coming winter, a $1.40 increase from last year’s $27.04. Officials argue the rise funds necessary improvements and growth, noting Alma has been frontline and continues infrastructure work. The rate remains lower than similar Michigan cities.
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Alm
Alma
Michigan
Finishing Slicing Friday at Alma Beet Plant
The Michigan Sugar company Alma plant will finish slicing beets on Friday and close down for the season. This year’s run is one of the shortest in the plant’s history.
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Alma
Michigan Sugar Company
Erin
Alma Company Renames After Major Reorganization
Allan Building & Loan stockholders approve sweeping changes to the old system. New plan eliminates onerous penalties and high fees, shifts to equity for borrowers, offers Advance Payment Stock at five percent interest, and will launch January 1 1917 as Alma Savings and Loan Association focusing on thrift and home ownership.
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Qipor
Ctlapte Caer
Offeire
Allan Building & Loan Association
J. L. Johnson
Wll
Mt al Amante
Alma Save Jogs & Loan Association
Alma Leads Michigan Towns in Five Year Growth
Alma shows 175 percent growth in five years based on the last census and Michigan tax commission data. Population rose from 2657 to an estimated 5500 by midsummer. In court, Arthur and James Leonard were sentenced to 1.5 to 5 years for loans involving Berton of North Shade township. A prior disappearance occurred while awaiting sentencing but was resolved by the bondsman.
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Michigan
Alma
Michigan Tax Commission
Muskegon Heights
Arthur
James Leonard
Vend Son
Berton
North Shade Township
Tonia
Sears
Mayor Proclaims Heart Day for Alma Community
The mayor grants the Michigan Child Welfare League permission to host a Heart Day observance in Alma on Saturday. Officials urge residents to support the event and participate in welfare-themed activities.
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Michigan Child Welfare League
Alma
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Rex Beach
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Creatore
Malcom McLaren
Salvi
Edith Harris
Lyceum
Booth
Saint-Saens
Hark
Zeta Sigma
Wright House
Oliver Wie
Frank Bittner
Clinton Seeley
Errol Stafford
Miss Ritter
William Keane
Montie McFarlane
Rudolph Byers
Wiegenlied
Allersessen
Richard Strauss
Parish Rlvers
Horsman
Campbell- Tipton
Arbutus
C. W. Best
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Signor Salvi Barcarollo
Offenbach
Signor ‘Salvi
Alma Company
Alma Building & Loan Association
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