Red Cross chapter elects officers at Ithaca meeting
The ratiot county Red Drain chapter held its annual meeting at the Ithaca court house. F L Convis was re elected as chair man with A Hahthe as vice chairman and Francis King as treasurer. Directors were chosen for two and three year terms. an executive committee was named and officers for the coming year were elected. Alma high school lost to Mt Pleasant 7 0 in muddy conditions. Alma college led a United War Work drive with over 1000 dollars raised, surpassing Albion. George H S Carl was in Elwell on business.
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Court House
Ithaca
Conevie
William A. Bahike
Alma
It H Wilcox
Adam Johnson
Wheeler
Harry Heid
Pompeii
J.T Mathews
Itsen
William A. Bahlke
F. L Convit
Walter Swope
Riverdale
Henry H. Boyle
J. T. Mathews
H. McCormick
Lydia Peet
North Star
A. F Crawford
Brecken
Alma High School
Mt. Pleasant Biel
Dives Field
Alia
Mt. Pleasant
Chambers
Awey
Gon
Mt Pleasant
Alton
Pleasant
Almo
Alma Terriory
Stearns and Blank
Chambers and Pens
Flu Lid On Clamped Again In Alma As Disease Spreads
The Spanish influenza control act closes public places in Alma for precaution as new cases expand citywide. Health board met to discuss measures and intends to keep the epidemic from gaining a foothold, noting Alma’s comparatively few cases yet rising across the state.
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Alma
Health Department
Health Board
Nordh
Nat
Michigan
Altod
Bay City
Republic Motor Truck Company to Continue Liberty Truck Contracts
Company plans to fulfill government Liberty truck contracts and boost production as steel restrictions ease. Secretary Rhodes says shifts from government to trade trucks will occur smoothly, with no factory disruption and overall demand expected to stay strong.
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Republic Motor Truck Company Incorporated
Liberty
Rhodes
Menrang
Republic
Frontline letter from Edwin P. Mahr to Mrs McLaughlin
Excerpt from a World War I letter recounts robust artillery actions and German prisoners, noting Allied progress. The writer describes intense combat, shelling, and the prisoners yielding, with a two to one Allied advantage cited. He mentions visiting a nearby German camp and the iron rations served there.
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Edwin P. Mahr
Uncle Sam
Bat
Here
Alma Campaign Sees Two Thirds Of War Work Drive Met
Parish reports two thirds of the $15,000 War Work drive quota raised in Alma as Rev Daffy notes pledges total about $10,000. County chair Ora L Smith cites Ithaca and Elba precincts nearing targets while rainy weather and waning interest hamper progress. A last day push is planned with a solicitation committee to finish the county effort.
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Alma
United War
Daffy
Alena
Ora L. Smith
Ithaca
Ithecca
Elba
Biba
O. J. Smith
Waguarie
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation by Michigan Governor
Governor Albert E. Sleeper proclaims Thanksgiving and Prayer on November 28 1918. He praises wartime recovery and public health efforts, notes American unity and peace after nineteen months of war, and designates a day of gratitude and prayer across Michigan.
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Michigan
Albert E. Sleeper
United States
Commonwealth
High grade pianos for sale at Grinnell Bros
Grinnell Bros at 205 Woodworth advertises high grade pianos for sale. The brief notice also mentions Wanigas smoke terms with 61 to 64 cent price cues, reflecting a period ad style.
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Grinnell Bros
Woodworth
President Wilson To France For Peace Pact Talks
President Woodrow Wilson plans to travel to France after Congress opens in December to oversee preliminary matters for the forthcoming peace pact at Versailles. The trip centers on two key fourteen points concerns, freedom of the seas and the League of Nations, seen as vital to the United States and the world. No exact duration is known, though officials expect a lengthy stay.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Frince
Verssailles
United States
Wilson
North America
League of Nations
Europe
Tim
City of Alma Presses for a New Depot
Alma city officials led by Mayor Francis King pursued a plan for a new depot after debates over the inadequate current facility and a proposed addition at the east end for an express company. A triangular site between Woodworth and State avenues was favored to place rail lines on two sides and allow a future park space, replacing an unsightly site.
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Francis King
Ex'press Company
Civic Improvement League
A& Thoroves
Alma Wath
King
State Railroad Commission
Alma
Woodworth
State
Ttwax
Armistice Cuts Building Restrictions and City Permit Rules
After Germany signed the armistice the building tax was eased allowing contracts under ten thousand dollars without a permit and minor repairs without extra approval. Larger projects still require a war board permit before starting. Leo Mallory of St. Louis faced trouble for attempting to cash a forged twenty five dollar check at Alma State Savings Bank after a prior five hundred dollar check in Shepherd.
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Germany
United States
War Board
Leo Mallory
St. Louis
Alma State Savings Bank
Shepherd
Academic Work Feature Extends into College Year Amid Armistice
After signs of armistice it was expected the Students Army Training Corps would disband, but reports show the corps will continue through the college year with possible changes. Alma College and others were told to expand the corps, yet postwar restrictions halted new enlistments. Some students elected for officer training will remain in college, finishing the year with the unit, while emphasis shifts to class education and military work becoming secondary.
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Gammany
Army Training Corpe
Inelueinie Alma
He BA
Chitage
the & A. T
Alma College
Cateps
Brother Tevin Ho Cady Letters From War Time
A wartime letter from Tevin Ho Cady recounts family news and his brother Theron in the Marines. It notes Lorin and Laris in service, hospital stays near the Aviation Field, and plans for a ride with Lorin once recovered. Also mentions letters to be sent to the Dead Letter Office and an advertisement list of names.
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Tevin Ho Cady
Wermey
Theron Cady
Lorin
Loris
States
Mr. Cady
Laris
U. S. Air Service
France
Leland Sanford University
California
American Ambulance Corps
Aviation Corps
Lorin Tt
Interlaken School
la Porte
Int
Sarrgent Traveling School
New York
Wn. F. Brien
Minnie Bowen
Hiram Beean Mewlana M. Biverly
Amos M. Benton
Besse Ballard G. HL Bard
Earl
Morter
Harpat
Athur H. Lewk
Feink
I. LaGhappie
Chas. McCreary
Ployd Nels
Gladye Oathman
Harley Ronk
Soldiers Will Return Soon in Telegraphic War News
Fragmented wartime dispatch predicts rapid returns of troops, with references to Michigan Wisconsin detachment and Custer. The notice notes possible Allied movement toward Europe and American forces preparing to repatriate soldiers amid ongoing conflict.
New Real Estate Company Formed in City
The Willon Omelay company is formed to develop a subdivision on Newch Beidge street near Pine river. About 120 acres will be divided into roughly 100 lots with a park along the river and a boulevard. Lots offered at $10 per foot on the boulevard and $75 and up on other streets. The firm rents the Wright House office and plans spring property reservations. William Omelay, with prior Detroit Gary Youngstown experience, leads the venture. Preliminary Alma College basketball practice begins with two weekly games expected before Christmas break.
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Willon Omelay Company
Newch Beidge Street
Pine River
Stort
Rageies
Hermes
Jimethy
Tly
Oubdivision
Wright House
William Ometay
Detroit
Gary
Youngstown
Thuluth
Alma College
Bolt
Clase and Company
Helmer
Taenson
Brennan Case To Start In Clinton County Court
The trial of Joaquin F Brennan, linked to the Beatrice Epler murder on September 4 1917, is set to begin Monday in Clinton County Circuit Court at St Johns. Attorneys previously sought a change of venue citing prejudice and cost, with proceedings delayed by juror shortages and health concerns.
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Joachin F Brennan
Bast December
Mins Bea Trice Epler
Hiram Gilson
Clinton County
St Jabs
Albert Richorn
Epler
John FL Bewnnan
Flint
Oli
Eo J Motnet
Clinton County Croult
Cemared
Brennan
Hall
Sig
Jule Moiner
Revntian de Sted
Tale Kadivige
Sveunal
Albert Bicharn
Jad
Fichorn
Fej
Board Reports on Local Deferments and Examinations
The adjutant general says class ideation under the secretary of war excludes physical exams. All physical examinations will be discontinued while the board continues to classify registrants under 36. The board’s annual report, completed, is sent to Washington and details each registrant’s nationality age condition exemption status and marital state.
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Gratiot
Adjutant General
Secretary of War
Regia Trante
W Washington
Secretary of State urges early 1919 auto licenses
The secretary of state appeals to automobile owners across cities to secure their 1919 licenses early. It notes it will be unlawful to operate vehicles after January 1 without the new Heenie tag. Smoke the best Wanigan-O4-t¢.
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RED Cross
F. L Convis
A. Hahthe
Presbyterian Institution
United War Work
Albion
George SH. Carl
Elwell
Busness
Gratiot County
Wanigas
Council
Victory Bread
S.A. T. Coat
Brother
VP. Cash
P.M
Wanigus
Wall of Returns
War Department
Dior
Wiscomsin
Custer
Grand Rapids Biel
Saginaw
Fee
Rapid
Eamon
NEW Real Estate Company
William Omelay Company
Johns
Board
Wanigan
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