Republicans to Hold Gratiot County Speaking Tour
Fordney and Townsend plan major campaign stops in Gratiot county within two weeks. Fordney, known as a forceful speaker, will tour St Louis Alma and nearby towns addressing workers and residents. Townsend, U S senator, will speak in Alma with the Republic band providing music.
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Gratiot County
Michigan
Charles Townsend
Joseph 5Edney
Joseph Fordney
Congress
St. Louis
Fordney
United States
Gratiot
Townsend
Alma
Republic Band
Saginaw
Breckenridge
Forest Hill
Elwell
Riverdale
Republic Truck
Orr Is Married In Saginaw
Ernest F. Orr of the Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc. married Nellie M. Hughes of Saginaw at the bride’s parents home. Rev Am brose Dunkle performed the ceremony. Only immediate relatives attended. Orr has been with the company about four months as an efficiency expert. He is praised for contributions to cost savings. The Alma Record notes his recognition and friends’ congratulations.
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Ernest F. Orr
Republic Motory Truck Company, Inc
Nellie M. Hughes
Saginaw
Ambrose Dunkle
Ernest Forr
Almal
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Republic
Orr
Republic Party at Miller Saw Trimmer Builds Merriment
About one hundred people from Republic Motor Track Company gathered Tuesday evening at the Miller Saw Trimmer building for a party. The interior was decorated Republic fashion and the Republic band of thirty provided music for dancing. Refreshments were served late, and attendees enjoyed a relaxed social evening. Indiana Home Folks presented Tuesday evening on October 24.
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Bedi
Republic Motor Track Company, Inc
Trimmer
Republic
Visiting Doctors and Nurses to Visit Alma Next Week
Free medical examinations and advice will be offered by visiting doctors and nurses from the state board of health in Alma next week on Wednesday Thursday and Friday October 5th 6th and 7th at Rooms 15 and 1 in the Pollasky brick. Office hours 730 am to 200 pm. Dr Plank will lecture at Alma High School at 8:00 pm on the 17th followed by council session. The state aims to reduce Michigan disease rates with these visits.
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State Board of Health
Alina
Wiin
Nurade
Alma
St. Louis
Ithaca
Court House
Ashley
I Plank
Plank
Michi
Gan
Michigan
Local Youth Suffers Broken Leg at Republic Plant
Eighteen year old Howard Willis sustained a broken leg when piled wheels toppled and buried a log at the Republic plant last Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred near his Grover street home in Inyenne. L. A. Sharp is currently at Riverdale.
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Howard Willis
Republic
Jared
Willie
Grover
Inyenne
Alma Swift plant expands poultry and butter output
Swift & Company Alma plant more than doubles poultry and duck capacity with new poultry buildings and a duck fattening shed. A modern feed mixer cuts milking work, enabling 40 000 ducks and 60 000 chickens to be fed. The plant produced over 2 000 000 pounds of butter last year from cream within a forty mile radius, and current operations involve 30 000 chickens on feed. Women workers, paid on piece work, average over 82 00 weekly with some earning over 10.00 per week, reflecting strong payroll figures and high wages in Alma Michigan.
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Motor Truck Company, Inc
Alma
Swift & Company
Michigan
Focal
Fms
Asia
Dusenbury Disbarred After Multi Charge Case
Frank Dusenbury Mt Pleasant attorney was disbarred for six months after findings of guilt on charges including altering county clerk records and taking one side of a case after being retained by the other. James A. Greene handled the bar’s case, praised for handling such duty. Bishop Williams plans to attend St John’s church on Wednesday evening February 4 1917 for confirmation rite.
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Michigan State Bar Association
Frank Durenbury
Mt Pleseant
Dusenbury
Amone
Mt. Measant
Mt. Pleasant
James A. Greene
Bar Association
Alma
Williams
St. John's Church
Speed Limits and Street Fixes Mentioned by Neighboring Town
A reader complains Alma lacks clear speed limit signs at the western city limits. They argue fast traffic could bypass rules on West Superior Street, noting a neighboring town’s paper suggested fixes and agreeing with that editor’s view.
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Alma
Hor
West Superior
Alma Defeats Ypsilanti 6 to 0 In Season Opener
Alma basketball? football. Alma outplayed Ypsilanti throughout the game, with brilliant forward passes from Smith to Richards and from Hoolihan to Richards. The one touchdown came in the third quarter after a ten yard run by French, but the conversion failed. Alma’s defense held firm in the fourth as Ypsilanti fumbled repeatedly. Captain Johnston of Ypsilanti starred back but faltered with fumbling. Alma’s line and backfield showed improved form and strength over last year.
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Ypsilanti
Michigan State Dermal College
Almatear
Helmer
Alma
Tine
Johnston
Malcgm Smith
Richards
Hoolihan
Smith
Ala
Alma Aga
Ypei
Ypai
Stuart
Yai
Yosxi
Alma Live
French
Spooner
Miller
McAuley
Foote
Tedehers
St Alma
Michigan Uxtercollegiances
Font Dellavon
Barabou
Grand Ledge
Holmer
Himelf
Alma Lard
Art Poon
Baratou
Malcomith
Meolhin
Eddie Johoster
Haine Ab Heavy Veteray
Alma High -Hood
Owosso High Abont
Coneh Kimball
Heavenwetso
Chwosso
Alia
Alina
Tor
Alriit Wee
Shoiwne
Aloe
Cy Toe
Marvin Af Owosso
Alvapkivh
Alm
Uveh
Etry
Atos
Irvine Campbell
Blair
Marvin
Sartor Welchee
Mahon Martin
Wees Wheaton Lyon
Medio Giffei
Boyd
Hershberre
Hayward
Sy Ae Smith
Howe Tole Vee
Eoes Howe
Campbell
Gowl
Crisp
Dunhan
Sweet Made Announcement at Mass Meeting on Prohibition
A mass meeting in Alma promoted statewide prohibition with speeches by students and local figures. Democratic governor candidate Sweet spoke, urging support for prohibition beyond party lines, and local speakers urged ending liquor traffic and promoting dry policies.
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Cook
Grimes
Don Smith
Robinson
Seeley
Gtmes
Lamont
Salvation Army
Alma
Grand Rapids
Sweet
Bewie
W Cither
Michigan
Prohibition
Jever Uwatlic
Jothan Allen
Addres
J. B. Spinney
Postponement of Alma Lyceum Opening Number
The Alma Lyceum and Chiatauaua grant a postponement of the Mary Antin opening Lyceum number set for October 1. Mary Antin requests a later date to perform for public work, offering to cover advertising costs. The commission approved the postponement, with Alma still listing four numbers before holidays and three after January 1. Tickets available at local agents.
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Alma Lyceum
Chiatauaua
Mary Antin
Detobor Hh
Onder
Mt. Mrasant Bureau
Mies Antin
Alma
CLW
Best
Hawk
Branner's
Murphy's
Owosso Victorious Over Alma In Choppy Gridiron Tilt
Owosso high school edged Alma 11 to 10 in a hard fought game noted for strong Owosso drives and key field goals. Irvine Campbell and Smith starred for Owosso with Blair and Marvin delivering touchdowns and Marvin also kicking the field goal to seal the contest.
Fleet to Detroit Twenty Republics head south
Twenty Republic trucks leave Alma at noon for Detroit via Saginaw and Flint under Republic Heat Truck Company supervision. The convoy will tour Detroit streets, be displayed in Flint, and return to deliver to Detroit agents.
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Detroit
Saginaw
Flint
Republic
Tower
Ayer Corporation
Republic Heat Truck Company
Alma
Racing Matinee Opens With Big Races Friday
Racing matinee promises exciting events with strong fields and close competition. Organizers announce that the big races will be held Friday, drawing entries and local interest.
Alma race week closes with many horses entered
Friday marks the final day of the Alma racing meetings. The event attracts numerous horses from Saginaw, Mt Pleasant, Durand, St Louis, Lakeview, Riverdale and other towns, with local reinsmen Cush ing, Plowman, Hyde, Brown, McNamara, Bckent, McNabb, Barry and Udell showcasing entries. The afternoon promises strong finishes and lively spectator fare at the track north of the city on Wright avenue.
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Alma
Saginaw
Mt Pleasant
Durand
St Louis
Lakeview
Riverdale
Owes#0
Elm Hall
Breckenridge
Cushing
Plowman
Hyde
Brown
McNamara
Bckent
McNabb
Barry
Udell
Republic Motor Truck Exceeds Expectations In Cross Nation Run
Word from Sexter Foyer reports HLL Towey and the Republic Motor Truck in a long overland run to California. The half ton truck departed Alma Thursday, reached Grand Rapids by noon, then Chicago where officials praised its performance. From Chicago it headed toward Kankakee and Peoria with further milestones noted by press and truck experts.
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Sexter Foyer
Hll
Towey
California
Peoria
Alma
Grand Rayride
Tewey
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Comerees
Sheputeh
Buda Motor Works
Harvey Hingis
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Crow
Rte
Kankakee
West Tronic
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