Republic plans major addition to Miller Saw Trimmer site
The Republic Motor Truck Company announces a large brick extension to the Miller Saw Trimmer building on the triangle east of the current structure. A west addition of about equal depth and a frame runway to the railroad will be built before winter, linking to tracks for winter loading. More development on the Republic property is expected in coming years.
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RePublic Motor Truck Company, Incorporated
Republic
Gleaners Convention Set for Mt Pleasant Michigan
Preliminary plans mark the largest Gleaners gathering in Isa cull district at Mt Pleasant on Thursday October 1. Three sessions include a forenoon federation session public afternoon and closed evening with speeches, performances and ritual displays.
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Michigan
Isacull
Federation
Mt. Pleasant
Grant Slocum
The
Order
Mise Lawin Bellamy
Ionin
Vernon Arbor
Beals City
Wm. Harris
Mr. Pleasant
Keabella
Awate
Supreme Pederstion de
Bradford A Candidate for State Senate From Arcada
Fred Bradford of Arcada township is a Democratic candidate for state senator. He has long served as supervisor and won strong support in local primaries, receiving more votes than any other candidate in his town. The article notes Bradford’s popularity and past election success amid regional political dynamics. A separate notice mentions pending enforcement actions regarding litter and court proceedings, with public health and legal authorities involved.
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Fred Bradford
Arcada Town
Arcada Township
Bradford
Township
Primarion
Brad
Fresh Win Rush Tear Down Alma Sophs Flag in Five Minutes
Fresh first year men at Alma College rioted to tear down the sophomores flag during yesterday morning’s class rush at 6:00. The freshmen outnumbered sophomores about two to one and overpowered the second year group’s attempts to intervene. Several freshmen were later reported missing but were reclaimed after the rush, eight freshmen said to have helped secure victory for the frosh.
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Alma College
Lnas
Wheeler
Umber
Bell Telephone Co Managers Change in Alma District
John Holman shifts from Alma to Lansing as district manager of Bell Telephone Co. E R Cummings from Ludington is reassigned to Alma to head the district. Both transfers improve their positions. Cummings plans to move to Alma with his family when quarters are found.
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John Holman
Lansing
E. R. Cummings
Ludington
Bell Telephone Company
Halman
Fla Almann
Alma
Mena
E R. Cummings
Michigan
Cummings
Aline
Bell
Mmr Cummings
Mr. Holman
Mr. Camtings
Minnager
Hire New Teachers for Primary Grades in Local Schools
Superintendent Schultz announces two new instructors for primary grades to relieve crowded rooms as enrollments spike. Miss Lillie Moorehouse of Homer Ohio and Miss Mary Faunce of St Louis join the staff. seventh and eighth grades seeking a new teacher. Bertha McLaren of the union school is reported home ill amid a troubling note on missing children.
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A. P. Schultz
Niny
Lillie Moorehouse
Homer
Ohio
Mancelona
Oxford
Michigan
Mary Faunce
St. Lewis
Harbor Beach
Keenville
Priest
Schultz
Bertha McLaren
Will Loan to Schools From Central State Normal
Central State Normal at Mt Pleasant Michigan offers charts slides and Babcock testers to schools and organizations on payment of transportation charges The material covers nearly every phase of agriculture and aims to aid agricultural instruction through loaned aids and equipment
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Central State Normal
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
Prohibition Convention Draws Large Gratini County Attendance
Gratini county Sunday schools held their annual convention at Wheeler on Sept 23-24 with many delegates enroled. Sessions featured singing devotionals and talks by Rev Dunbar Baud Eldredge Goodrich and others, plus an emphasis on boy involvement and Sunday school attendance.
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Gratini County
Wheeler
Dunbar
M.A. Baud
Breckenridge
Ainother “Sing
D Fur
Howe
Fillmore
J. Wm. Eldredge
A. OB. C
J. No McCall
Ithaca
Wm. Foster
Pompeii
W. E. Swope
Riverdale
Edgar Sias
Forest Hill
F. 8. Goodrich
Albion
J. Wm. Eldridge
Cincinnati
Mre. A. E. Etranch
St Louis
Synod Meeting in October Addresses Education Speakers
The Synod of Michigan of the Presbyterian church at Howell will host a session in October focusing on Christian education through sacramental colleges. Noted speakers include President W. Thompson of Ohio State University and President John A Marquis of Coe College Iowa, with attendance expected from Alma College.
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Synod of Michigan
The
Presbyterian Church
Howell
Seaion
W. Thompson
Ohio State University
John A. Marquis
Coe College
Iown
Alumber
Alma
Harry Means Crooks
Alma College
Tr. E. Spear
Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Spemonto Alma
United States
Com Dee
Pere Marquette Changes on Grand Rapids Saginaw Division
Every Pere Marquette train on the Grand Rapids Saginaw division, except one, changed time at midnight last Saturday. Trains now depart earlier in three cases and later in two. The new times listed include East West 7 66 a.m., 1 47 p.m., and 7 26 p.m.
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Pere Marquette
Grand Rapids-Saginaw
Elmwood subdivision plat near Rapunly plant offered
Forty acres on the south side of East Superior Street are platted and lots offered by local businessmen P W Creager FLW Ruggles J W Mlakeley and Charles C Ward who acquired the property to break it into market lots. The plat targets workmen at the new plant with the aim of a desirable location.
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Elmwood
Rapunly
East Superio Street
East Superior Street
Miurken
P W. Creager
Flw. Ruggles
Charles C. Ward
Alma College football hopes rise with new talent
Alma College builds a hopeful football program under Coach Helmer with a strong batch of returning players and promising recruits. Hoolihan Foote Barnouge Sullivan and Johnston lead positions as the season opens against Michigan State Normal at Ypsilanti.
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Almie College
Michigan
Helmer
Deen Putter
Alma
Michigan State Normal
Marlies
Hoolihan
Mr. Pleasant Normalite
Ed Foote
Grand Ledge
Barnhou
Sullivan
Coldwater
Ries
Met
Richards
Foote
Johnston
French Vee
Miller
McAuley
Tod Fiteh
Spooner
Chet Robinson
Will Hobert
Thompson
Thompson Atd Mission
Metmer
Ypsilanti
Mitchell
Alma College hosts annual Friday reception at Wright Hall
The opening event invites townpeople, students, and friends to a get acquainted evening at Wright Hall Friday, offering a chance to meet students and mingle with campus community.
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Alma College
Wright Hall
Two New Grocery Stores to Open in Alma West End
Alma records reveal two new grocery outlets planned for Alma's west end. R Willet, longtime Miller Brothers and J A Bartley associate, will operate a cash grocery in the former Miller Brothers site at the Arvada hotel block. Alfred Anderson of Belding and Cedar Lake buys the old Dr Smith bakery on West Superior, plans a quick clean up, new stock, and aims to open by Saturday. Anderson seeks improved business stakes in Alma despite limited grocery experience.
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Alma
Alma Record
FR. Willet
Miller Bros. Eiteery
J. A. Bartley
Groveries
Willet
Arvada Hotel
Milley Brothere
Dr. Smith Wracery
West Superior Street
Alfred Anderson
Belding
Cedar Lake
Anderson
Married in Ithaca by Surprise Wedding of Alma Couple
Orville Smith and Flossie Boldt eloped from Alma to Ithaca where at 1:00 PM Rev Beebe united them. Witnesses were local women enticed from a Methodist parsonage. Mrs Smith, a Wells Fargo cashier, has resided here three years. Mr Smith, two years with Republic Motor Truck Co, now in shipping. They plan Alma as home this winter while keeping current jobs.
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Alma
Orville
Hck Smith
Flossie C. Boldt
Beebe
Ithaca
Smith
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Orville Smith
Republic Motor Truck Co
Idlehour to Present Six-Act Benefit Show at Alma High
The Idlehour theater announces a Monday October 2 benefit performance for Alma high school's senior class. The six act production Between Savage and Tiger is billed as a stirring plot and praised by critics as a landmark in Indian stage drama.
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the Idlehour
Savage
Tiger
Alma High School
India
Alma lads lectured for fruit theft at Justice Mann
Twenty seven Alma youths from prominent families faced Justice Mann after stealing fruit from several places. Grapes were taken from Archer Street area and the boys were warned to make amends by paying for the fruit. The office has been crowded with similar cases for weeks, and the judge urged them to respect others rights and avoid future trouble.
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Alma Lads
Justice Mann
Fran En Archer
Oscar Vibber
Justice
Alma High Defeated In opener by St Louis at home
Alma high school opened the season with a 16 to 14 loss to St Louis amid rough officiating and a sluggish line. Alma showed defensive backbone and late rally, Campbell and Kress scoring for Alma, while St Louis broke through for the go ahead points in the fourth quarter aided by a dropkick over the bar. Coach Kimball’s squad gains experience and eyes upcoming games as they regroup after a hard fought contest at Alma.
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St. Louie
Alma High School
St. Louie Copia
Fay
Square
Severa
St. Louis
Alma
Wifter
St. Laure
St Louis
Filcher
St Keats
Alps
Dows
Feld
Campbell
Kress
Richards
Walker
Andrews
St. Lewis
Howe
Almastirs
Kimball
Thaca
Paees
Alma College seeks new president as enrollment rises
President I M Crooks released a catalog listing college leaders invited to visit for the fall transition. Proposals include Alma College extending invitations to Dr James G J McClure of McCormick Seminary, Dr J Rows Stovaris of Princeton Seminary, Dr John H McCracken of Lafayette, and Dr Edward H Pence of Detroit to discuss the post.
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Alma College
I. M. Crooks
Beeche
Alma
Edward H. Pence
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Detroit
Belnge
Alma to Host Ithaca in Local High School Clash
Alma high school prepares for a tough home game against Ithaca high school tomorrow afternoon. Coach Kimball has sharpened the team after training at St. Louis and the Orange and Black expect a hard fought contest as both sides seek victory in this county showdown. Fans are urged to support the Alma team in this thrilling county seat battle.
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Almna
Ithice High School
Bein
Kimball
St. Lows
Ithaca High
Ithacans
Alma
Alm
Ithaca
Indiana Home Folks Comedy Set for October Opera House
Under the Lavies Aid society of the Presbyterian church a comedy drama titled Indiana Home Folks will be presented at the opera house in mid October. Bruce Chesterman directs the production which follows the success of Golden Gulch and last spring's show.
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Lavies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Home Talent Play At Alma Promises Happy Ending
On the Kingsbury farm east of Alma, October 5th at 1 00 p m a home talent performance of Try the Old County Pike features a prominent local actor and a strong emotional ending where the lovers unite. Auction lists include a thriving mare, hay, straw, harness, tools, household goods, and more with terms of cash over $5.00 or bankable notes at 7 percent for 10 months. J D Helman act as clerk and auctioneer with C H Kingsbury as agent.
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Old County Pike
Enet
Kingsbury
Alma
Harn
J. D. Helman
Audioneer
C. H. Kingsbury
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Order of Gleaners
Mt Pleasant
Ancien
Opervisor of
Arcada
Idlepr—Ad
Bell Telephone CO
Gratiot Co
Leon Cook
Ashley
F. & Gondrich
Pal
Vstine
Goodrich
Palestine
Hoboken
Calais
Italy
Cairo
Egypt
Switzerland
Valestine
SYNOD
Mary Pickford
Cinderella
Tts
J. Frank Jackson
R. Willet
Albert Anderson
Flossie Boldt
St. Louis High
Bruce Chesterman
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