Editorial on primary election and cost of living critique
Editorial criticizes voters for reacting to campaign cries and urges reflection on merit. It cites cost of living as a lure for new laws like pure fabric and leather bills, notes past congressional failures, and argues GOP actions over time influence September and October political popularity. It questions practical use of resources and warns against wasteful consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
Clare Settfinel
Daniel Webster
Congress
Last Monday Showdown At Stanton Park Ends In Loss For Home Team
Jim Allen pitched Alo to a splendid performance against Stanton as bases loaded in the ninth, Allen struck out the batter for the final out with Stanton trailing. Alma built a big early lead, adding four in the third while Stanton misplayed two balls. Stanton imported players to boost confidence, but Alma’s pitching and fielding overwhelmed them, despite a late push by Stanton.
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Jim Allen
Alo
Stanton
New
Teo
Allen
Montcalm
Alma
Berry
Decker
Lanshaw
Inakert
Stanton Se
Alley
Ateamt Lanshiaw
Smith and Towle
Clare
Alen
Bet
Alam
Ann Arbor R R Wreck Kills Fireman In Washout
A passenger train plunges into a washout near Marion after heavy rains. Fireman Rey Boyd drowns, engineer William F P Byerly suffers severe injuries, contractor William Conroy breaks a arm, and one passenger Benjamin Goldman is bruised. Train service is hours late. For sale notice follows.
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Rey Boyd
Ann Arbor
Marion
William PF. Byerly
William Conroy
Benjamin Goldman
Mt. Pleasant
Boyd
Byerly
Cnight
Talk of the Town staged for Alma Military Band benefit
An amateur production titled The Talk of the Town will be presented at Realty Opera House in Alma to support the Alma Military Band. Cowan and Walker stage a lively comedy with lavish costumes, impersonations, Scotch songs, and 50 cast members, following strong praise from Ithaca Herald.
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Alma
Cowan
Walker
Ayacuer
Michel
Kelina
Charnesters
Cowan and
Ithaca
Ithaca Herald
Quiet Detroit wedding seals Strovu Clarke nuptials
Miss Queen Strovu of this city wed dsamaine O Clarke in Detroit on August 22 in a quiet ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Strong, and the groom, son of Dr and Mrs O W Clarke of Caro, plan to move to Ann Arbor as Clarke completes law studies and Mrs Clarke continues her schooling.
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Queen Strovu
Dsamaine O. Clarke
Detroit
Strong Jana
Clarke
Caro
W. D. Strong
Sunday Baseball Restriction Near Kewell Village
A 1912 Michigan notice bans Sunday games within ten miles of Kewell Village in Gratiot County. Petitioners warn attendees and players of legal prosecution under state Compiled Laws sections. Names listed include H. J. Hyde and W. C. Ferris among others.
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Teownship Li Noih
Rouge
Inuer Township
Gratiot County
Michigan
Tare Coll
Kewell
Sumner
State of Michigan
H. J. Hyde
Lafayette Peters
Jessie F. Amsbury
Theo Maie
W. Shayer
A. H. Youngs
L. G. Youngs
M. T. Rice
A. G. Beeson
Edd Forest
G. A. Keller
A. Searles
Purnell
Sarah Batley
Mra
W. C. Ferris
E. C. Persig
Chas S. Purnell
B. R. Huntley
Rachael Greenhive
John W. Morton
Unreadable Ad Lures to Health and Public Notice in Michigan
An oblique ad cites Dr King New Life Pills sold at local druggists amid a court notice for the estate of Henry Ferris Lang. The Probate Court of Gratiot County schedules a hearing on the administration account with publication once weekly for three weeks. The notice lists executor Bruce Lang and seeks distribution of the estate to entitled persons.
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State of Michigan
Gratiot
Ithwen
Isaac
Seaver
Prote
Henry
Ferris Hruce Lang
Iby
Allan Weered
Gotyewapa
Cheri
Hair Dressing Victory Promises Hair Health and Shine
Hair dressing praised as safe and harmless American made by Giroux Mig. Co Buffalo. Claims dandruff cures in two weeks by killing dandruff germ, stops itching, prevents falling hair, leaves scalp and hair luxurious and fragrant. Warns against substitutes from druggists and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
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America
Giroux Mig. Co
Buffalo
Nair
Adyets adjourned council meeting in Alina Mich 1902
The council met in the city hall with Mayor J M Montinel presiding. Aldermen Fuller Olmstead Willard Caple Cook Palfrey and others approved the journal and discussed securing Woodworth avenue, hiring a city team driver, and paying election inspectors. Funds were allocated for various inspectors and labor, with adjournment to September 3. WANTED Man and wife to work on farm by the year. excellent opportunity. Address J A McKay Clare Mich.
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Alina
Mich
Adiets
City of
Aton
J. M Momtinel
Fuller
Olincea
Willard
Caple
Cook
Pulfrey
Woodworth Avenue
Walnut Street
Poller
Allernan Palfrey
Yeas
Olmstead
Tilfrey
Nene
Alderman Cook
Eral Fund
Almne Nd
Dainamber Co
Hay
Tuba T Marrish
McConkey
Hobbell
Tiane Russell
Floward Willard
A.W. Brock
Anchwarty
Mapectore
AO Wey
Rent ii Roort
AP Chol
Geo
Onseph Sartor
Palfrey
Low Keli
Inapeetore
Foritreti
Tspecter
Wo Adams
Rem
Foem
Highway Fund
Charles Williams
Tabor
P. Struble
Abbott
D. Parker
Gibothc
Waurty Way
Alma Grain and Lumber Co
SEWCT
Piporeese
Renee Scot
A.C. Thornton & Son
Nation Meter Co
Walker
C. Parsons
J. Greenhoo
William Ogden Lbor
August Arndt
Adams
Cee T. Is
F. I. Place
R. Carey
Crofts
G. Henry
Lester McMullen
J. M. Montigel
J. A. McKay
Clare, Mich
The Men Who Succeed Get Health From Electric Bitters
A promotional testimonial asserts Electric Bitters restore strength and vitality for busy executives. Charles B. Allen of Sylvania, Georgia, credits four bottles with relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorders and kidney derangements. Available for 30 cents at local druggists.
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Chas. B. Allen
Sylvania
Wheaton & Sons
Rhodes’ Drug
Grover's Drug Store
Rexall
Surprising Gratiot Primary Shifts Spinney Backed
In Gratiot county a primary whim reshaped the ticket. Circuit Court Commissioner Spinney won renomination by about 1,400 votes while John M Danham tied for a running mate, with six votes for Dunham and sparse tallies for Tattle Salter and Krees. The glitch on the ballot placed Warham on November ballots.
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Grant
Gratiot County
John D. Spinney
John M. Danham
Dunham
Spitmey
Circuit Court
Spinney
O. G. Tattle
Salter and
Krees
John M Warham
Cheap Excursion to Toledo From Ann Arbor Railroad
The Ann Arbor Railroad announces another Toledo excursion on Sunday. A train will depart Alma at 6:30 a.m. Round trip fare is 1.45 dollars. Return train to Toledo departs at 6:20 p.m. and arrives back in Alma for the return journey.
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Toledo
Ann Arbor
Alma
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Anateur Treataigal 1
Qut Ywarri
Queen Strong
Romaine J. Clarke
Jaro We
Ezra
Dr. King
Rhodes
Grover’s
Council Proceedings
CIA
John M. Dunham
D. C. Com’r
Cushing & Benedict
Crandell & Scott
Stearns & Foster Mattress
Sean
Fortable
Steams & Foster Mattresses
Stearns & Foster
War & Foster
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