Prohibition Not a Failure Told by Local Pastor
Rev W L Gelston of the Presbyterian church cites data by Gillard Gordon of the Victorian Anti Liquor League to argue that prohibition in the United States has succeeded. Gordon, visiting from Australia, spent a year examining all classes nationwide and concludes the dry policy works, with statistics to back the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gelston
Presbyterian Church
Gillard Gordon
Victorias Anti Liquor League
America
United States
Gifford Gordon
Victorian Anti- Liquor League
Melbourne
Australia
Gordon
Gratiot Democrats Celebrate Big Love Feast After Election
Gratiot County Democrats held a large love feast in Ithaca at the Armory on Monday evening to celebrate recent election victories. Toastmaster John T. Mathews introduced candidates W A Bahlke Archie McCall and Ray McCall among speakers praising the party’s gains. The event, described as the most enjoyable Gratiot Democrats have had, highlighted reduced Republican majorities and several county wins for Ferris Cummins and sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Chatlot
Ithaca
Armory
Democratic Party
Gratiot
John T. Mathews
W. A. Bahlke
Alma
Archie McCall
Ray McCall
Ferris
Cummins
House of Representatives
Tractor School Soon at M. A. C.
The first of four one month courses in Track and Tractor operation opens November 27 at Michigan Agricultural College through December 22. Open to all men over sixteen. information from Director of Winter Courses East Lansing. A note on American college boys sailing the Atlantic ends with a captain gifting each an American oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Agricultural College
Ashley M. Berridge
Michigan
East Lansing
Atlantic
Moinet Addresses Armistice Day Citizenship Duties
The fall and winter Presbyterian Brotherhood banquet featured Hon Edward J Moinet judge of Clinton Gratiot district as speaker. He stressed duties of citizenship including respect for law constitution and Americanization of foreigners while warning against foreign segregation and anti American propaganda. He urged fulfilling jury duty aiding crime proof and cultivating internal reform before aiding the nation. He argued citizenship carries privileges and responsibilities and urged constructive work to guard the country from lawlessness. Joseph Winslow chaired the meeting with Mrs Harold Moore providing music. Mayor Murphy won the table song prize as others failed to sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Edward J. Moinett
Fiaige
Clinton-Gratiot
D Jarge Moinet
Pablic
Joseph Winslow
Harold Moore
Murphy
Noble
Southland Winter Schedule Begins for Penn RR Passengers
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces the full winter schedule of The Southland, an all steel train with through sleeping cars and coaches from Chicago Grand Rapids Cleveland Columbus and Indianapolis to Jacksonville. Starting December 16 the Chicago sleeper will run through to St Petersburg. Officials expect heavier Florida travel this season as hotels brace for a large winter clientele and first time vacationers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southland
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Cleveland
Columbus
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Florida
Peninsula
Mrs. James Biacarora Dies of Typhoid Fever
Mrs James Biacarora a well known city resident died Wednesday morning from typhoid fever The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Biacarora
M. E. Church
Beet deliveries to Alma plant slow and cut operations
The Alma Plant of the Michigan Sugar company faces beet delivery shortages, risking operation at less than half capacity. Beets are far away, mainly shipped by train, with car shortages from the Ann Arbor railroad hindering intake and raising costs, likely forcing slicing cutbacks unless supplies improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan Sugar Company
Ann Arbor
Appeal for Refugee Garments Urges Gratiot Red Cross Aid
The Gratiot County Chapter of the American Red Cross appeals for new and used clothing for refugees from Smyrna and Asia Minor now in Greece. Clothing needed includes coats suits dresses undergarments stockings and shoes for all ages. Send donations to Red Cross Headquarters 307 Tahaca Michigan or phone for shipment instructions to meet this emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
American Red Cross
Smyra
Asia
Greece
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Red Cross
Tahaca
Michigan
Obituary of Mary Block Hutchinson of Alma Michigan
Mary Block born in Stettin Germany August 22 1846 lived in Catnovia New York Alma Michigan and Rochester Indiana before settling in Alma for most of her life. She married George M Hutchinson and had four children two died young. She died November 8 1922 after illness. Her husband died January 4 1919. Survivors include Louis Hutchinson Pearl Decker and three grandchildren. Eight soldiers attached to the French army on the Rhine were recently convicted of German spying. All confessed to having served within the French ranks since 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Block
Stettin
Germany
United States
Catnovia
George M. Hutchinson
Michigan
Alma
Rochester
Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Louis Hutchinson
Pearl Decker
Rhine
Alma Art Club to stage charity concert Friday
The Alma Art Club with city and college talent plans a charity concert Friday November 24 at the Presbyterian Church. Proceeds go to the Alma Welfare Association. The program includes solos organ numbers readings and a male quartet not included. Dr Elmer Lynn Williams of Chicago will speak at eight o clock about civic righteousness and enforcement after addressing students earlier. The event aims to become an annual affair drawing music lovers each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Art Club
Alma
Presbyterian Church
Alma Welfare Association
Alma Art Chub
Elmer Lynn Williams
Chi
Cage
The
Chuch
Williams
Chicago
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
World of Romanoe and Local Music Roster Review
A fragmented society page lists many names and roles across music, art, and performance groups. Performers include Dororthy Younds Snyder, Robluvrn, Lowell Huston, Bernard Smith, and Rachel Mornin Wind ley with various vocal solos and chamber ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavatty
Sas Bynes Overtun
Wether Zinn
Mtr
Lala
Leath Matlin
Piano Salter Ciewe
Prominent Alma Woman Dies After Shock Illness
Mrs. Ransom J. Fraker, longtime Alma resident, died Sunday at a relative’s home in Royal Oak while visiting. She was 59 years old. The body returned to Alma for funeral at Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 2:30 with Rev. Willis L. Gelson presiding. War Savings Stamps mature January 1 1923 and earn about four percent compound interest. Treasury exchanges War Savings Stamps for Treasury Savings Certificates in denominations of 26, 100 and 1000, sold for 20.50, 42 and 820 respectively, available via banks or post offices from Nov 15 1922 to Jan 15 1923. Fraker notes push for safe reinvestment and thanks supporters for campaign as Register of Deeds candidate. The larynx note details 16,000 adjustments of voice production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom J. Fraker
Royal Oak
Mr. Fraker
Fraker
Alma
Willis L. Gelson
Treasury Department
Treasury Savings
Treasury
Sara O. Brodebeck
Michigan Cow Nears World Record Mark
Rolrain Marion Finderne, a Molstein-Friesian cow from Loeb Farms Charlevoix, reportedly produced 95,930 pounds of milk in 880 days ending Oct 26. The cow, seven last September, tops 1,022.85 pounds per day and is praised as one of the greatest milk cows, with Michigan dairy interests celebrating the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolrain Marion Finderne
Loeb Farms
Charlevoix
Marion
Michigan Agricultural College
M. H. Gardner
Delavan
Wisconsin
United States
Michigan
Growers Win at The Potato Show in Duluth Exhibition
Michigan potato growers excel at the International Potato Show in Duluth Minnesota. J W Weston of Michigan Agricultural College reports Michigan clinched several prizes in Rural classes and top honors across divisions. Brady Brothers of Waverine and Ernest Pettifer of Gaylor earned high placements. multiple writers and exhibitors from Alanson, Sands, and Aston secured notable finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Duluth
J. W. Weston
Michigany Agricultural College
Michigan Wen
Thell
Burset Rural Fied
Ernest Pettifer
Gaylor
Brady Brothers
Waverine
Kieond
Frank Wyreek
Alanson
Thing Lon Sheathen
Voix
W. L. Thora Aston
Jew of Sands
Green Mountain
Cancer deaths rise in Michigan during National Cancer Week
Michigan records 2598 cancer deaths to date this year up to October 1, 1922, with rural districts bearing 413 percent of deaths. Dr. R M Olin cites cancer as a serious, largely preventable disease, urging early detection and treatment. Michigan figures show higher mortality in rural areas and a statewide emphasis on cancer control. Additionally, Postmaster Parker announces War Savings Stamp exchanges for new Treasury Certificates, and obituary notices for Maynard Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caneces
Michigan
R. M. Oling
Rutal
Deo Olin
United Staten
Durne
Olin
Reuben A. Peterson
University of Michigan
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Dan Peterson
Cancer Week
Te. Peterson
B. H. Vanlouren
Peterkey
James Bruce
Sazinaw
B. W. Fralick
Maple City
Wm. J
Armistice Day Speaker Bird J Vincent Addresses Alma Crowd
Bird J. Vincent, a man-elect of Michigan's Eighth District, warned white nations against overreach and urged peace aligned with U S boundaries during Alma Armistice Day events. A parade formed after 11 a m with Alma College Band and local units, ending with a minute of tribute to soldiers in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird J. Vincent
Eighth
Michigan
Hin Adureey
George W. Myers
American Legion
Woodworth Avenue
Hopkins
Ith
Michigan National Guard
Superior Street
Alma College
106Th Cavalry
Woman’s Auxiliary
Ade
State Street
State
Downie
Park
Superior
RB. Robinson
Icen Legion
France
Robinson
Saginaw Post
Vincent
Aulienes
Alma
Alma Water Declared Pure By Michigan Health Board
William Reynolds city manager reports letters from Edward D. Rich director of Michigan Bureau of Engineering show city water is pure and safe. Chlorinated city water nearly germ free while nonchlorinated sample nearly but not quite safe. both deemed safe by state health officials. Letters dated November 10, 1022 confirm laboratory tests found no dangerous contamination in Alma water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
Reynolds
Rich
Bureau of Engineering
Michigan Department of Health
Lancing
Health Department
W. E. Reynolds
Alma
Michigan
Edward D. Rich
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Moinet
Fighting
Parson
Rev. Williams
ART Club
Welfare Association
Presbyterian Meeting
Age Ae Eeaesats
R. J. Fraker
Frank O. Parker
Parker
Maynard Clark
Maynard Francia Peck Clark
Ima
U. S. Canadian
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