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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1912

Page

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Grange 00 Holds Regular Meeting Advocates Women’s Suffrage

The Areada Grange No 500 met October 26 with W M Allen Hubbel presiding. Officers discussed roofing work costing eighty dollars and arranged a bee to remove old material. A Woman's Suffrage committee was expanded and a straw vote praised suffrage, while a class rush reported for 1012 with seniors and sophomores victorious.

Areada Grange W. M. Allen Hubbel Woman's Suffrage Committee Lecurer Aden Hubbel Sondra Godfrey Ray Keefer Ray Edward Titus Penny March Grange Granee Avenila Grange Blaisdell Alice G. Tiths Amelia Grover Mes R.A Wood

Arcata Ladies Aid to Meet First Thursday in November

The Arcata Ladies Aid plans an all day meeting at Mrs. Laycock’s home on the first Thursday in November. Glen Hicks of Ferris Center visited Alma and called on friends last Monday.

Arcata Ladies Aid

County Treasurer A P Lane Prominent Gratiot Official

A P Lane has served Gratiot county as County Treasurer for two years handling a quarter of a million dollars annually with no losses. State law limits terms to two consecutive in this November election, making this the last chance to endorse Lane. He is praised for faithful administration and deserving service.

A. P. Lane Lane

Gratiot Journal attacks and village bond issue denial

A letter from Mr Potts and village officials refute Mr Mathews accusation of a foregone plan to control bond sales to Shaca Savings Bank. They state bids were opened correctly and Potts had no role in the sale. They defend board unity on school funds and emphasize council responsibility for any borrowing decisions.

Tootite Mathews Gratiot Journal Tam Shaca Savings Bank Mhaca Savings Bank Willige Mithewe' Gitack Caufiaton Conseil Lotts de Rite MR Potts Potts B. Parrisiht Harvey Munson Archie McCall Dr Weller J H McKay J. Lee Potts

Unclear OCR Cost Figures Highlight Accounting Snag

The fragment shows numbers tied to costs including thirty thousand dollars and twenty two thousand nine hundred sixty eight dollars with a total of fifty three thousand nine hundred sixty three dollars and ninety two cents. No clear event or entities are identified.

Francis King for State Senator in the Fifth District

Francis King of Alma promotes his candidacy for State Senator from the 5th district, highlighting local leadership, business expertise, and education advocacy. The piece stresses his service on the Alma Board of Education and Alma Manufacturing Company, and vows to back Progressive Republican goals and reelect Senator Smith.

Psabella Mecova Gratias Krung King Neminge Gratien King Neian State Senate King Ir Williats Collewe Garfield Alma Board of Education Ray Hetdine Tania War Bite Ing Sting Tits King Thas Little Giant Haypress Company Alma Board of Trade Nie Ma King Kite Mga Kine Willian Wilen Smith United States Erie State Legislatuve Seater Smith von Setrict Brancs Willfirny Lansing

Francis Lindquist Republican nominee for Congress from Wisconsin

Francis Lindquist, 42, GOP candidate for the Eleventh District, is described as a successful businessman and former hotel worker. He has lived in Greenville, Montcalm County, since age 34, built a notable home there, and has two children. The Frances Willard Union will meet with Mrs. George Rule at 110 Be Superior Street on Saturday afternoon at 2.

Francis O Lindquist Kaurie Wis Oman Francis Seett United Stateo Hell Boy Isaac Stevenson Menominee Mariette Wisconsin Central Railroad Chicago St. Pant Greenville Montcalm County Mr. Lindquist Frances Willard

Rexall Stores Rise in Michigan With Grover’s Drug

Grover’s Drug Store, run by Wred Grover of Grover's Rug Store, is cited by Rexall Company head as second in total Rexall sales for the year ending July 1. Michigan hosts 184 Rexall stores, with major cities among them. Grover began promoting Rexall goods two years ago as growth surged and Rexall popularity spread, especially in Alma.

Wred Grover Grover Rexall Company Keigun Grover's Rexall Michigan Alma

Creaser Nominated for Public Office by Local Democrats

Reared in Multon township Creaser built a substantial career in Almas as a real estate investor and financial agent. A Democrat with wide support, he previously served as high commissioner of science and taught in public schools. Citizens invite him to meet in the Rowister's office after January 1st.

Multon Township Creaser South Dakota Schienta Hit Ne Almas Croaser Rowister

Night school enrollment grows as workers join class

The night school expands with thirty and more attendees including Mr Exta Smith and Mr Stanch fel from the M. Co. Ay visited Tuesday afternoon. The masonry on the new building will finish this week. The school closes Thursday and Friday for the Teachers' association meeting at Grand Rapids. Twenty-six expect to go from Alma. Mr Ward received a new book Russel's Rivers of North America Thursday morning. The Senior and Sophomore girls hosted a marshmallow roast for the boys at Turek's Woods on Wednesday at 7.

Exta Smith Stanchfel M. Co. Ay Teachers’ Association Grand Rapids Alma Ward North America Turek’s

College reserves beat high school 12 to 6 on away field

Mr Will Ewing and Miss O Neil visited local schools with college players last week. Last Friday students and faculty attended a masquerade party with over a hundred guests. Alma defeated Arthur Hilty 40 to 18, with a lineup including Rbhatt, Barrig, Halt, Burgess, and others. Remaining games include Strous Cadillac and Big Rapids.

Will Ewing Tuesay Thehigh O'Neil Miss Robbins Margaret Boag Alma Arthur Hilty Rbhatt Barrig J. Halt Burgess Fallback Miner Smvich Thukham R. Guard Cumming J. Grord Banghart L. Yackle Beverley R. End Bluisdel Miche L Strous Cadillac Big Rapids

Alma Art Club hosts federation delegates reports event

The Alma Art Club entertained the Woman's Club and the Woman's Civic Improvement League last Friday at Mrs. G. V. Wright’s home to hear reports from delegates and visitors to the State Women's Federation of Clubs held in Saginaw. Refreshments followed as discussions focused on joint meetings and federation plans.

Alma Art Club Woman's Club Woman's Civic Improvement League GV Wright Women’s Federation of Clubs Saginaw Richardson Weatin Grace Mossinger Federation Eliair Maittley

Gratiot County Officials Explain Progres sive Ticket Names

Statement from Gratiot County Board of Election Commissioners addresses past censoring for not printing candidate names on the Progressive Ticket. They cite law and an Attorney General opinion requiring conformity before names can appear. Signatures include Isaac S. Seaver probate judge, Lane county treasurer, and R. E. Hughes county clerk.

Ithaca Mich Grating County Gratiot Attorney General’s Department Isaac Seaver Jorge Lane R. E. Hughes

Pollasky birthday surprise by Masons at Messinger home

Michael Pollasky celebrated his sixth birthday with a party at Simon Messinger's home. Friends and relatives from Chicago, Wee Frei, St Leute, and Cleveland joined the gathering, gifting a bouquet of carnations as the host family hosted the festive event.

Michael Pollasky Simon Messinger Messinger Marcus Pothisky Chicago Max Pollatkhy Wee Frei Morris Messinger St Leute Julian Newman Cleveland

Fragmented Political Rants on Representative Election

A garbled passage discusses the Michigan House of Representatives and a contested election. It mentions votes to elect a member, party lines, and hypothetical outcomes based on numbers like 50 or 51 members. It appears to roast or mock political figures and voting strategies.

Michigan Representa Teteksta Tugker Tvker etinHiare

Investigator Comment on Tariff Fears and Postmasters

An investigator notes that voter fear of tariff changes and postmaster upheaval hinges on electing Mr. Tucker. The source frames the issue as a lone chance in a hundred, suggesting only a certain type of voter would be frightened by Tucker's possible actions.

Potts Challenges Judge Seaver Over Campaign Support

In a letter published in this week's Grtet Journal J Lee Potts claims Judge Seaver misstated his stance on support. Potts asserts Seaver praised him after nomination and promised to back the ticket, while Potts says Seaver would withdraw his coat to help elect the slate and denies two faced behavior.

Grtet Journal L S. Seaver Judge Seaver Fred Griswold Tois Mich Gratiot

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bird J. Tucker Register of Deeds Uimpeg Ithaca Council Edward Hannah C$. Netzorg Roy Cowdrey After McAdam Geo. A. Lowrey Markle Cement & Coal Co An. Vis Francis King of Alma Frangis Lindquist NMONG Grover's Drug Store Rexall Sales G. V. Weight Supreme Court Mr. Potts Judge Potts
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