Michigan Sugar pays farmers one million for October beets
Alma plant of Michigan Sugar Company paid Gratiot county farmers about one million dollars for October beets. St Louis Hollan-St Louis Sugar Co. paid $425,000 to growers, most from Gratiot. Payment totaled $506,907.32 for 391,000 tons and 871 pounds of beets delivered in October. Funds were sent by mail to ensure safety and reduce labor. Much of this money will circulate in Alma stores and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Alma
Michigan Sugar Company
Gratiot
St. Louis
Holland-St. Louis Suxwe Company
Beautiful musical tea for Alma Library
Mrs Fy Ruggles hosted a large entertainments for Alma Public Library on Michigan avenue. Notables from out of town attended as Miss Marlett Frances Briske sang soprano and was backed by Evangeline Lawkins. Nellie Weatherhead read poetry. Mr Chowinard and Mr Omstead led a varied program. A five piece orchestra provided afterglow dancing. The Arcades farmers club will meet Thanksgiving day at Hainlines with a home gathered dinner and program.
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Fy Ruggles
Alma Public Library
Michigan Avenue
Marlett Frances Briske
Spginaw
Evangeline Lawkins
Ruth Palmer
Pringle
Mr. Chowinard
Mis
Nellie Weatherhead
Omstead
Queen Ann
Presbyterian colleges plan vast endowment drive meeting in Chicago
Presidents and financial secretaries from seventeen Presbyterian colleges will meet with Presbyterian educational board officers in Chicago on November 18 to outline a cooperative fund raising plan for the 84 million endowment drive. The effort targets rapid, even distribution of gifts from 25,000 to 200,000 per college and aims to reduce campaign costs by staging sequential fund raising for each college. Westmin ster College in Salt Lake City is allotted the largest share among first year recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Board of Education
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Educational Board
New York
Chicago
Virginia
McCormack Theological Seminary
Presbyterian
Alma Mich
Clarksville
Ark
Lebanon
Tenn
Elkins
W. Va
Geneseo
Hastings
Neb
Huron
Caldwell
Idaho
Decatur
Jamestown
N.D
Danville
Baxton
St. Paul
Minn
Fairfield
Utah
The
Presbyterian General Education Board
Edgar P. Hill
Frederick E. Stockwell
Trenton
No J
Lewis E. Holden
Brooklyn
James E. Clarke
Nashville
Presbyterian College
H. M. Crookes
Alma
Pikeville
Alma College
Road project study under way in Michigan
Warden of Mic Company returns to Lansing from Ann Arbor after meeting Prof. Riggs of the University of Michigan who is compiling tonnage statistics for a proposed railroad. Riggs surveys half the line and gathers data from businesses and banks on regional growth and potential earning power, noting shifts in agriculture and industry over the past decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie BF. Warden
Mic Company
Lansing
Ann Arbor
H. E. Rigs
University of Michigan
Prof. Riggs
Kean
Ruggles Announces New Control of Public and Torbensen
Alma Man joins Willys and Baxter in taking control of Public and Torbensen after a significant leadership announcement. The move reshapes management and signals new direction for the firms involved.
Advertisers Note Change in Record Publication Schedule
The Record will publish next week on Woilendig due to the regular issue being delayed by Pharksaes and copyright constraints. Readers are urged to observe the revised timing and avoid missing the issue.
Ruggles Willys Baxter Take Control Of Republic Motors
F W Ruggles announces that he jointly acquired control of Republic Motor Truck Co and Torbensen Axle Co with John N Willys and W J Baxter. Cleveland and other Cleveland area holders sold their interests. Original Republic policies to largely persist, with expected growth and prosperity.
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C. Hepburn
J. O. Eaton
FW. Rules
Wills Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
Dots XN. Willys
W. J. Baxter
Ruggles Wen
Lyceum course tickets go on sale early December
Tickets for the Lyceum course open December in Alma banks drug stores and via caivisses with brisk demand two dollars no reservations First drawing for reserved seats to be held December 1 at Bronner's drug store Numbers cover the first three events The course is run by the Chautanque Lyceum committee using the Methodist church for winter evenings with most numbers at the M E church and the oratorio at the Presbyterian church.
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Lyceum
Caivissers
Bronner
Cha
First State Bank Directors Recommend Stock Increase
Directors of First State Bank have recommended that stockholders approve an increase in capital stock. The action aims to expand the bank’s capital base and support anticipated growth. A formal vote by shareholders will determine the measure’s adoption.
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First State Bank
Plan To Double Amount At First State Hank In Alma
Plan outlines a proposed increase in capital stock for the First State Bank of Alma from 500 to 1,000 shares with additional 300 shares offered to friends and depositors. Aims to raise total capital to 100000 and surplus to 100000, enabling improved service and growth to meet city needs.
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Hank
First State Bank of
Alma
Tte
Avery
Purchase Building Ties Alma Men to Expand Business
Alma residents Nelson Smith James DeRushin and William Hamilton plan to enlarge their operation by securing machinery for a feed mill and delivery service. DeRushin and Hamilton will handle feed flour beans and other produce from a warehouse while Smith continues bean buying and his ranch near Clare.
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Nelson Smith
James DeRushin
Wiliam Hamilton
Alma
Alma Pe
DeRushin
Hamiton
Asia
Mr. Smith
Suit for damages in Alma View Crusade case
Sult has started against Der Thomas 4 Carney and Ida Peek of this city and Mars Ke Corrigan of Bay City by Minnie Von Norman. $210,000 damages sought in the suit, an outgrowth of the war period. Nina Rook said to be among those picked up here during the war. The complainant has retained attorney from Lansing. Dr Carney, president of the Gratiot County Good Hy Society, and Ida Peck social worker, allegedly acted under power re jr fad girly orly been giver. Ora Smith of Shawe, Gr et county pengeecutor.
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Gratiot County
Cound Willan FE
Reynolds
Alma
Kemp
Louis
Ora J. Smith
Ithaca
Michigan
T. J Carney
Ithace
FP. E. Polluski
Mere Wheeler
Crandall
Good Health Society
Carney
Helen Moore
Fref
Moore
Alma College
Sult
der Thomas
Ida Peek
Mars KE. Corrigan
Bay City
Minnie von Norman
Ning Metall Rock
Alon
Nina Rook
Thoee
Danwity
Bine
Lansing
Cyrnioy Han Tutained Ora Smith
Shaew
Gretet County
Great Comeback Shocks Kalamazoo In Michigan Intercollegiate Finale
Kalamazoo college’s gridiron eleven, Alma college, overturned a 27 to 0 halftime deficit to defeat Kalamazoo 41 to 6 in the final Michigan intercollegiate race. Alma’s second half surge, led by Walker and three line smashes from the fullback, overturned the vastly favored Kazooks, earning praise for a dramatic rally on Davis field.
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Kalaazoo College
Alma College
Michigan
Davis Field
Woolf
Kalamaxon
Mark
Hebert
Walker
Alma
Kalamazoo
Toms
Strome
Thompson
Kazoo
Kalammazoo
Thompson Alma
Fat Ee
Beattin
Tone
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Gration Glub elects new leaders in local vote
Kerra L. Smith is elected president and Dr. Fd. Graham becomes vice president in Gration Glub election results.
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Kerra L. Smith
Dr. Fd. Graham
Farewell for C F Brown in Alma Prominent local tribute
The Alma village gathers Friday evening to honor C F Brown longtime publisher and civic leader with a farewell presented by the local club. Officials and friends recount Brown’s 34 years of service, community growth since 1886, and his role in advancing the town through difficult times.
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Bera
Clities
Brown
Alma Ramon
Teylub
Pee Itent
Karn Lo Smith
FJ. Grehurn
Beim Pleetel Tech Mensore
J. Winkely
A. W. Kepner
Exmet K. Lehr
Tretry
Will Hels Chase Niles
Ams
H. M. Crooks
Charles G. Rhodes
Francis Kineap
George Outen
J Frank Jackson
Denny H. Soule
Harles F. Brown
Lab
Bern
Wiliam A. Rohbe
Charles F Brown
Alma
Wright
DSS
William S. Turck
Your Club
Delsvan
State Street
Delavan
Mr. Proud
Superior Street
Brainerd’s Normal School
Alma College
Mr. Wright
Charles FP. Hrawn
Mr. Brown
Lew F. Brown
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Fine Entertainment
MES Club
Arcades
Hrmers Club
FP. Hainline
Rev. Priest
Song—Club
Mre
Fink
Mra
Rockyfellow
Walston
Mrs. Hanford
Douglas Fairbanks
Idiehour
Adv
Presbyterians
Dewitt Vought
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythine
Vought
Indianapolis
Indiana
Billie Burke
Idlehour
Ady
Renaae
Emg
Michigan Northern
Republic Motor Trucks
W. Ruggles
Ruggles
Alma Man
Willys and
Baxter
Republic
Torbensen
Cleveland
Gratiot Good Health Society
Gratiot Club
Lyle Follick
Stella Follick
Moyer Avenue
Mildred Frisby
M. Frisby
Riverdale
May
Saginaw
Haines
Jamis DeRushin
William Hamilton
N. Smith Concern
Alma View Crusade
C.F. Brown
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