Liberty Loan meeting stirs Alma aid for war effort
Alma residents attended a high school meeting urging subscription to the Second Liberty Loan of 1917. Superintendent Schulte, L. A. Sharp, and speakers warned Germany’s aims and pressed for quick, generous bond purchases. Frank C. Gee cited a Gratiot county quota of 14,200 for the drive and a per-man contribution of about 25 dollars.
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Liberty Ioan
Alma
United States
Berlin
A. F. Schultz
Schulte
Five High
Grazier County
Sucech
Republic Orchestra
L. A. Sharp
Adilrese
Hey
Atatt
Germany
Greman
Hook
Vleary
Gerran
Russia
Coray Katseriem
Gamatinelle
Girard Hen
Frank C. Gee
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Watlot
Gratiot County
Gee
First Ward
Charles G. Rhodes
A. W.j
Alma Art Club Hosts New Member With Indian Program
Alma Art Club welcomed a new member at the president Mrs H L Rockwell’s home. The evening featured an Indian program with a camp scene, native costumes, Hiawatha sketches, dialogues, songs and dances. A social hour followed as refreshments were served. The year’s work includes art study, literature, opera, contemporary music, Red Cross and national defense activities.
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Alma Art Club
H. L. Rockwell
Ening
Tn ‘Dian
Karl R Adams Named Chief Cashier At Alma State Bank
Karl R Adams, longtime assistant cashier at Alma State Savings Bank, has been elected chief cashier by the Alma State Bank directors at a recent meeting. Born in Alma and educated at local schools, Adams is a 1900 graduate of Alma High School who studied at Melachlin's Business College in Grand Rapids. He succeeds Mr Moore, who leaves for Flint, as Harry Reed is slated to become assistant cashier.
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Alma State Savings Bank
H.C. Moore
Tr Tite
Kart Ty Adams
Alma State Bank
Adama
Alma
Alma High School
Melachlin’s
Busindes College
Grand Rapids
Alma State Saulage Bank
Bae
Frends
Han Se
Adare
Mer
Hiram
Moore
Flint
Harry Reed
All State Savings Bank
Ovidee Ah
Pompeli State Bank
Ladies Organized for Second Liberty Loan Drive in Michigan Counties
Under the supervision of Mr Henry Srule the Gra hot county ladies plan a county wide canvass for the Second Liberty loan. Alma units are led by Mee Lamb with ward appointments and broader county committees including Mrs Fred Bar card St Louis and Mrs Lee Potts Ith Meld. Mrs McAdoo oversees county work with Michigan state chairman Mrs D B Ashbaugh.
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Henry Srule
Ae Hairman
Grahot
Alma
Wren
Mee Lamb Hus
Eltys
Brinners
Alma Home Guards host open night and warn of wool blanket scam
Alma Home Guards invite the public to Alma High School gym to watch a drill led by Captain Soper. A visiting Sag jintaw firm sold all wool blankets for five dollars or two for fifteen, with accusations of fraud. City officials revoke the vendor license, arrest a peddler, and consider a new house to house licensing rule and higher penalties.
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Home Guards
Alma
Alma High School
Focal Company
Soper
Sonny
I. Adams Company
Sagjinaw
Adis
Almaham
Barnum
J. W. Robinson
J. ©. Uhick
George Maier
J A. Gerhardt
J. N. Baker
Cheater Benedict
Earl Clapp
Bert Eckert
Jak Converse
Proud
Maiter
Sagtnew
Taesday
Polioe
Vibber
Ated
Alfred Unger
Alma Bein
Dr. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
James G. Kroes
Local Post Office Names Substitute Carrier
Postmaster Cash announces Carl V Brook of St Louis has accepted the substitute carrier role. He is currently handling city delivery after a week of refusals. Advertisements in The Record drew several inquiries about the position following last week's issue.
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Cash
Carl V. Brook
St. Louis
Alma Dominates Hillsdale in 65–0 Victory
Alma crushed Hillsdale 65 to 0 as Spooner, Smith, and Richards starred. Highlights included multiple Alma passes for touchdowns and a dominant forward game while Hillsdale failed to halt Alma’s offense.
School of Dancing Offerings and Class Schedule
School of Dancing offers private or group lessons with a children's class on Monday at 4 p.m and adults at 7 p.m at Wresse Hall Also a complete course of seasons available at home Union in Ithaca Michigan Meeting details in the notice list shows the Ithaca address and dates for enrollment.
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Eas
Wrese
Union Ea Ithaca
Mich
Military Dance Raises 145 50 for Alma Tobacco Kit Fund
A wartime benefit dance in Alma raised 145.50 to aid The Alma Record tobacco fund for soldiers in France. The article extols cigarettes as morale boosters amid shelling and trenches, noting strong support from local groups and individuals and praising volunteers who organized the event.
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Alma Record
France
Fife
Allies
Apirien Faliound
Aalident Capor
Porlaeita
Theas
Department of the Scot
Fort Riley
Kaw
Preemitys
Ieee
Mary
Montague
Thi
Masonic Home
Tad
Blakely
Alma
Sn R. Robinson
Krune
la Fontaine
Glows
Hireld Johnstone
George Lewis
Raymond Whiteside
Red-Ben Wheel Company Formed in Detroit
The Red-Ben Wheel Company of Detroit, incorporated for 50000 dollars, lists George Sandel of Alma as president and Herman Tstrostel as vice president. Other officers include Carl Prestel as secretary and B C Green as treasurer, with Robenstetter as general manager. Sandel hopes to move the plant to Alma when housing for workers is available, but current shortages of residences hinder relocation.
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Detroit
George Sandel
Informatic
Alma Record
Alma
Eice
Herman Tstrostel
Carl Prestel
Winslow Brothers Take Over Cranpton Grocery for Drug Store
Winslow brothers acquire the Karl Crumpton grocery and plan conversion into a drug store starting next Tuesday. J L Winslow, with drug trade experience, will run the Alma Store, while Earl Crumpton contemplates future duties. Opening is expected within about three weeks.
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Winslow
Karl Crumpton
Winslow Brothers
JL. Winslow
Alma
Earl Crampton
Welfare department of the Republic gets fuel
The Republic Motor Truck Company led by R Rob inson expanded a new fuel program for its workers. Eleven loads of coal were secured from Bay City and Friginda mines to supply Alma workers for winter at cost, aiming to ease the national coal shortage and provide a steady supply. The price, set at five dollars plus freight and at four dollars per ton cash in hand, seeks to avoid profit and help employees throughout the season.
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Republic Motor Truck Company
Robeson
Michigan
Alma
Rotingon
Frojeht
Republic
Wemi
HIRST GOOD ONE Logs First Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Alma list from Michigan State campus reports the first loge subscription to the Second Liberty Lawn bonds of 1017. The plant takes 10000 dollars worth of Liberty hogs. Gratiot credited. anticipate list of subscribers next week.
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Alma
Michigan Stier
Brad
Gratiot
Boy Scouts Enjoy Hundred Fifteen at Uncle Sam Camp
One hundred fifteen boys took part in a camp outing at Uncle Sam's military camp. The event showcased large troop participation and spirited activity during the excursion.
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BOY Scouts
Camp
Guster
Uncle Sam
Guests of Republic Truck Visit Kellogg Factory Parades Through Battle Creek
Mayor McKinney Charles Murphy and fellow guests toured Battle Creek in two Republic Motor Truck band cars heading to Camp Custer. After a day of tours and meals the group split up to inspect Kellogg Company facilities and sample products. An evening at a plush room ended with waking early for a return to the city and Camp Custer. Local questions followed Rev Jackson as he fielded inquiries from curious residents.
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Alina
Republic Motor Truck Company
Cemp Coster
Mideday
Crewk
Camecoter
Sayar Fry
McAkinney
Murphy
Battle Creek
T Ie
Kellogg
Mayer McKinney
Hiks
Jackson
Custer
Dackson
Beth
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Helmer
Elkie
White
Peter
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Maroon and Cream
Wong
Alma Bripike
Aliam
Spooner
Smith
Richardy
Alme
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Hillacyle
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Richarts
Foon
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Spooney
Mille
Yanle Hetner
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Vee
Hobart Miller
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Miller
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Darkson
Ponte
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W. Richardy
Hackine
Hobart
Wagter
Shukina
Gray
Bethler
Reserveliayes
Piers Kimball
Alma High
Dancing
Tobacco Fund
NEW Company
Mow Min
New Detroit Wheel Company
NEW Drug Store
Winslow Brothers Huy
Welfare Department OF the
R. Robinson
Hirst
Republic Truck
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Charles R Murphy
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