Congressmen Seekers Speak at Civic II Meeting in King Home
The Civic Improvement League's Friday gathering at Mrs Frances E King home on State street featured five political aspirants, including Mrs Colwell of Ithaca seeking Gratiot County Clerk and Mrs Price of Ithaca aiming for County Treasurer, plus Mr Lindquist of Greenville seeking Congress. Speakers urged women to embrace politics, demand equal pay, and study candidates while stressing clean politics and active voter participation.
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Civic Improvement League
Frances E. King
State Street
King
Wilcox
Colwell
Ithaca
Gratiot
Price
Political notices and campaign remarks from 1922
A compressed page fragment shows candidates for sheriff and county clerk on the Republican ticket. Richard Alma is billed as the North county candidate with a request for support, plus other politicians named, and a Maple Nut and Vanilla ad. The text also includes passages on political integrity, pure merchandise law, labor, women’s influence, progressive reforms, Workmen’s compensation, child labor, and liquor questions as settled by constitutional amendment. It ends with a note that immigration was discussed and that the speaker was not a politician, with a continuation tease for page two.
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William M. Smith
St. Johna
St. Johns
Mr. Smith
Alto
Smith
Saginaw
Lindquist
Wages Compared Across Industries Warns on Purchasing Power
Secretary Wallace urged farm groups in Leesburg Virginia to compare farm wages with organized industries. He argued income value lies in purchasing power, citing coal miner wages buying various crops in 1913 1918 1921 and 1928. He ends with political notices from local candidates Frank R Howes and David G Locke urging votes on Sept 12 and Nov 7.
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Leesburg
Virginia
Wallace
Iowa
North Dakota
Texas
Alma Schools Reopen With Record Attendance
Attendance across Alma Public Schools set a new high on opening days with the second week tally at 1,621, up 24 from last year. High School enrolment reached 362, balcony seating was added, while Washington and Lincoln schools show gains and Hillcrest slips slightly. Superintendent Luchtman praised strong manual training, commercial classes, and large Latin sections signaling a successful start to the school year.
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Alma Public
Washington
Republic
Lincoln School
Hillcrest
Laat
Luchtman
Gratiot County Voter Message From County Treasurer Candidate
A candidate for Gratiot County Treasurer appeals to voters with focus on workload in the Clerk’s office, tenure in public service and banking, and calls for women’s representation. He urges support for the September 12 election, noting district familiarity and his readiness to continue efficient office work.
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Aieieml
Gratiot
Gratiot County
Vincent to Speak in Alma Tonight
Bird J. Vincent of jinaw will address Alma post of the American Legion this evening at a smoker. He will discuss Legion problems with members and, during the primary, set aside politics as he seeks the Republican nomination for congress. Vincent, a World War II veteran, helped push the state constitution’s framing and attended the recent Ann Arbor American Legion convention.
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Bird J. Vincent
Jinaw
American Legion
Legion
Bird
Saginaw
Congress
France
Vincent
Ann Arbor
Benjamin Family Reunion 13 Held in DeRuyter New York
Eighth annual Benjamin family reunion, descendants of 13 children of James and Sally Benjamin, gathered Sept 5 at Victor H. Shepard home in Woolworth avenue. Six dozen members from New York, Minnesota, and Tennessee enjoyed a lawn dinner, history of the family, old dances, recitations, and musical numbers. William Duffy was introduced as a new family member.
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Benjamin
James
Sally Benjamin
DeRuyter
N. Y
Victor H. Shepard
Woolworth Avenue
New York
Minnesota
Tennesee
Michigan
Genesee County
W. H. Shepard
Lew
Virginia
New York West
Gulf States
William Duffy
Owenlate
Gratiot County Sheriff and Drain Commissioner Candidates
North Star candidate Jack Thompson seeks support in Gratiot County Republican primary on September 12. Walter E. Thompson signs another line urging votes. Luther Carter also runs as Republican for County Drain Commissioner with instruction to mark an X in the ballot square.
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Sheriff's Dept
Jack Thompson
Gratiot County
Walter E. Thompson
Luther Carter
Ervan Laycock
Alma College Opens With Record Prospects Ahead
Alma College plans a strong year with a large incoming class and new east wing rooms in Wright hall ready for use. Opening chapel at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday invites public, while chemistry building renovation aims to be complete soon. Also notes local political notices and candidate announcements for Gratiot County offices.
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Alma College
James F. Mitchell
Europe
Crooks
Wright Hall
Zeta Sigma
Pioneer Hall
Where They Will Vote on Tuesday in City Precincts
Six polling places are listed for the city precincts for the upcoming primary on Tuesday. First Ward includes City Hall and Superior Bakery precincts while Second Ward uses Office Schick's feed barn and DeRushia Coal Office. Third Ward voters go to Arcada Hotel Office and Fourth Ward to Edson Moore Building.
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City Hall
Superior Bakery
Schick's Feed Barn
DeRushia Coal Office
Arcada Hotel
Fourth Ward
Edson-Moore Building
Alma Chamber seeks interest in boys bard group
Secretary Crawford of the Alma Chamber of Commerce is gauging sentiment for forming a boys bard group in the community. Interested boys should contact him at the Chamber offices in city hall to discuss the proposal and plans to obtain musical instruments to help address the potential barrier of instrument access.
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Crawford
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Bard
Chamber of Commerce
Countries Aid Their Ships Across Borders
Discussion notes that without a ship subsidy bill the United States risks becoming the only major nation not aiding merchant shipping. Britain, Japan, and Canada currently offer mail subventions, construction loans, or operating subsidies. The piece cites specific annual subsidies by Britain and Japan and mentions Canada’s ongoing support. a continuation hints at broader policy debate.
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Congress
United States
Great Britian
South Africa
Europe
Japan
Government of
Canada
Michigan Voters Set to Nominate on Republican Ticket
Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide Republican nominations for U S Senator Governor and congressional seats as party battles heat up. Patrick Kelley John Emery and Herb Baker seek Townsend’s seat while Groesbeck Jonlin and Fletcher vie for governor. Democrats pick between Cummins and Balch. In the eighth district Fordney’s retirement sparks a Congress race with Vincent Smith Lindquist Lash and others seeking GOP nomination. A Democratic write-in for Congress is rumored but no filing existed last month. County races include sheriff clerk and treasurer with multiple contenders. Endorsed candidacy notices and local ads wrap the page.
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Michigan
United States
Patrick Kelley
John Emery
Herb" Baker
Fordney
Bird J. Vincent
Saginaw
William M. Smith
St. Johns
Francis 0. Lindquist
Greenville
William Lash
Pordney
Congress
Bbe
Case
Newell Smith
St. Louis
Frank Oberst
Breckenridge
Joseph H. Seaver
Ithaca
David C. Locke
North Shade
Teket
Joseph Grover
Alma
Ralph E. Pettit
Earl Willett
Middleton
Walter Thompson
North
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Civic League
Vincent, Smith and Lindquist
Alma, Mich
Richard
Dathhen Candy Co
Frank R. Howes
Gratiot Co
David G. Locke
Alma High School
W. Shepard
Breckenri
U. S
New Haven
County Board of Supervisors
Calvin D. Wiles
New Haven Township
F. W. Rudeck
Ertf
Candy Co
Register OF Deeds
Sumner
Seville
William L. Hutchinson
Deluxe Candy Co
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