Republican Convention Resolutions Endorse War Effort and Candidates
The Gratiot County Republican convention approved resolutions pledging unqualified support for the war effort, opposing peace terms with Germany, and backing national and state legislation for woman suffrage. They endorsed Truman Newberry for Senate, urged support for Michigan delegates, and recommended changes to the constitution for prohibition. The report was unanimously adopted, with signatories Chas. W. Giddings, Lester A. Sharp, and C. J. Smith.
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Committee On
W. C. Folkert
L. Simith
Republican Party
Gratiot County
Amelia
Senate
United States
Truman H. Newberry
Michican
Michigan
Congress
Joseph W. Fordney
Agron Amon
Harry Rose
House of Representatives
Leonard A. Wool
Leonard "Wood
Chas. W. Giddings
Lester A. Sharp
C. J. Smith
Automobile Slackers and Government Requests During War
A strong editorial denounces automobile slackers who ignore Sunday gasoline conservation orders. It labels those who drive for pleasure or self missions as worst offenders, urging adherence to government requests to aid the war effort and save American lives. It reserves sympathy for none and promises stricter measures if violations continue.
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Mart
Twice Wounded Alma Soldier Reported Among Front Wounded
Lieutenant Charles A. Dutt of Alma reappears in the list of wounded at the front, noted as severely wounded this second time after an earlier injury two months ago. Private Erwin Follette is also listed as twice wounded, with parents living in Tad Axe and prior employment at Alot before enlistment.
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Charles A. Dutt
Alma Bak
Alma
Dutt
Erwin Follette
Follette
Churches of Christ Convention In Shepherd September
The Churches of Christ fifth district will hold a three day convention at Shepherd from Thursday to Saturday, September 17 to 19, with a strong program featuring speakers from Shepherd Ferris Center Ann Arbor and Alma. Notable addresses include J Bartlett Vestaburg and Mrs Mathis Ferris, plus other regional leaders. The event aims to foster international periods and community engagement amid a packed schedule. Two years of stomach trouble relief are noted from visitors, with Chamberlains Tallow cited by a Lima Ohio contributor.
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Churches of Christ
Fifth District
Shepherd
Tursday
Welcesley
Air
Amone
Important Meeting of Gentiot et al Noted for September 1
Members are requested to attend at chorus Ory hall Wednesday evening September 1 at 8:00 for a very important meeting. All members urged to be present for upcoming business.
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Gentiot Et al
Chor Ory Hall
Mombher
Walker Writes From Camp Greenlies on Civil War Echoes
Private Howard J. Walker, in training at Camp Chickamauga Park Ga, sends a letter home describing the Civil War sites near the camp. He notes monuments and old defenses, a nearby supply town, a German prisoner camp, and the care from Chattanooga ladies at the Y M C A. He observes conscientious objectors, daily trainloads of prisoners, and the reality of washing his own clothes. Private Walker signs off with affection.
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Howard J. Walker
Camp Greenlies
Chickamauga Park
Florida
Lyttte
Chattanooga
Tove
Chickamauapa Park
Charter Defines City Officials Powers and Duties
The charter assigns the city the authority over its debts and liabilities and requires the official to maintain full financial records. The manager will oversee municipal affairs under the commission, supervise public works, streets, utilities, and city buildings, manage fire and police, and attend meetings with recommended actions. Next week lists duties of other officers including treasurer, supervisors, physician, attorney, marshal, and others.
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Municipal aTaire
Commission
Justice of the Poses
Alma Women in War Work in Alma
A report from the Alma branch of the Red Cross details auxiliary units and their reporting lines. It calls on volunteers to submit helmet pledges and urges completion or ready-for-work helmets by September 14. It notes a photo requirement before service and mentions recruitment messaging.
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Mra
Grimm
Weithraves
Alma Branch
Arcada
Suymynide
Elwell Street
North Court Street
Triehtown
Repu Forest TV
Eastmnings
Baker
Church Event Notices and Personal Announcement
The notice lists services at St John’s Church with sermons by Rector Frank Jackson and events including Sunday morning service at 10, Sunday School at 11:15, and a lecture on “The Saloon Power and How to Overthrow It.” Also Presbyterian notices feature Rev. McDonald speaking on city mission work and Armenia, with invited attendance. A personal notice announces the sale of business and turnover of book accounts to J L Johnson for immediate collection.
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St. John's Church
Frank Jackson
Gratiot Avenue
Rey
M. Young
Burma
Vo Onesagetoor
Armenia
Beshgetoor
J. L. Johnson
Fred W. Goodes
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Neor
Chamberlain
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Walker
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Aire
Alma Women IN War Work
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Dlma
Crandell & Scott
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