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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
ALMA ACADEMY.

The fall term of this Institution opens
Sept p, and closes Dec. 81 1909.
Three courses are offered, viz the Clas
steal, Philosophical and Scientific, each
extending over four years. Graduates
from this Academy can enter into the cor
responding courses in Alma College on his
diploma, or any other college in the state
Students from reputable high schools viii
be admitted on their class standings
graduates from the eighth grade, both in
graded and district schools, will be admit
ted TO the first year of the Academy on
their certificates.
The Faculty is made up Of instructors OF
long and successful experience In their
special lines.
No one can doubt the thoroughness OF
an education received from such instructors
rs Miss IA. G. GelSton in Latin, &. A.
Davis in Science, J. +. Ewing in Greek,
James Mitchell in History, Miss Katherine
NJ. IngliS i'm German and French, Frank
M. Notes.-The in Physics, Miss Clark in
English, Edwin Fauver in Athletics, II.
b. King in Penmanship, Jay Clizbe in
Biblical literature, J. w. Ewing in Geom-
etry.
Students of the Academy have free
access to the College library and reading
room: both gentlemen and ladies have the
use Of the gymnasium under the direction
of a competent instructor without extra
charge, and any who desire are admitted
to the chorus and Sght-singing classes.
FOrall these advantages the tuition IS only
$1,000 or the whole year or $500 for the
half year.
For competent and worthy young men
and women a few t,cc Scholarships are set
aside.
Excellent board in Ladies' Hall is fur
niShed at S2.25 a week; rooms range from
SOC TO 75C.
Some students reduce their expenses
very much by self-board. especially if they
live within easy reach of Alma.
Students who desire can generally find
opportunities for self-help. Alma IS an
enterprising town and affords many
chances for work Of various kinds to dill
gent and faithful young men. Labor is
honorable. No student is looked down on
because he finds il necessary to work to
enable him to get IN education. The real
text of a students standing with the
Faculty is 9ood coaduG and his class record.
The Faculty will always encourage
worthy students in their efforts to get an
education and will assist them, when quail
flied, to secure positions rs teachers or in
other employments TO aid them in securing
the means to complete a college course.
Alma Academy invites the young men
and young women of Gratiot and sur
rounding counties to enjoy her excellent
ent educational facilities, which are offered
to them at such reasonable rates.
No part of the state is more highly
favored
For further information write to J. w.
Ewing, Principal, or send to A. F. BruSke,
President for catalogue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
NntlCe.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on two 25 cent
bottles or boxes OF Bakers Mandrake
Bitters, if it fails to cure constipation
biliousness, sick-headache, jaundice,
loss OF appetite, sour stomach, dyspep-
STA, liver complaint, or any OF the dis
eases for which ii is recommended. 1t
is highly recommended as a spring
tonic and blood purifier. Sold liquid
in bottles, and tablets in boxes. Price
IS cents for either. One package of
either guaranteed to give satisfaction or
money refunded. SHARRAR & Null
HOLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
THE GRAND TRUNK IS IN IT.

The Grand Trunk Railway will sell
tickets to New York and return good &c
20 on Sept f. >, and 4 from all its
stations west of Detroit and st. Clair
Rivers, the rate from Detroit being only
SO 10, and proportionate low rate
from all its stations IN Michigan and
west Of the Detroit and St Clair Rivers.
Tickets will be good TO return up to
Sept II, with privilege of extension to
Sept, 30 by deposit Of ticket, upon the
payment of a 80 cent fee. These tickets
will allow stopoyer of Ten DAYS AT
NIAGARA OR PHILADELPHIA by passenger
dcpositing his ticket on arrival.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
Farm for Sale.

A good improved farm of Sc acres sit
uated in Montcalm county on the line
between Montcalm and Gratiot, half
way between Film Hall and Riverdale.
All but nine acres in a high state Of cul.
tivation, good growing crops including
six acres of sugar beets. One of the
finest beet farms in the country. Well
watered for stock, a brook running
through the farm. First-class residence,
two barns. sheds and other buildings, on
which $500 insurance is carried. Will
be sold at bargain to the right buyer.
Inquire Of @. +. Brown, Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
Notice 70 Wneelmen.

We, thc undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a IS cent bottle
OF Henry * Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Linment, if it fails to cure bumps
bruises, scratches, chafes cuts, strains
blisters, sore muscles, sunburn, chapped
hands or face, pinples, freckles, or any
other ailments requiring an eXternala APP
2lication Lady riders are especially
pleased with Arnica and Oil I.iniment
il is so clean and nice to use. Twenty
five cents bottle; one three times as
large for SO cents. SHARRAR * Null
HOLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01


California uses oil for fuel and for the
five months run will consume over
1000 900 gallons.
The Spreckels big sugar plant in Cali
fornia, the largest in the world, is about
ready TO start in on its campail II. This
plant has a capacity of 5000 tons daily.
In California beets are handled from
wagons by means of nets. The nets are
II feet long by IL feet wide and are laid
in wagon boxes and at the factory are
hoisted out by machinery.
G T.. Boughton brought 10 this office
the first of the week "a sugar beet that
tips the scale at an even three pounds
and Mr.. Bouehton informs us that the
beet was not selected on account OF its
being the largest i'll the patch either.
An old croaker in California after
sizing up the big sugar factory remarked ::
"Well if them fellers that built that
concern think they can make sugar
enough down here to pay all the men
that will be required to run it they are
smarter than | am"
The sugar beet crop had "a severe test
Of its capabilities of standing flood
early in the season, and now it is under
going a test of drouth. But one slight
shower has visited this section for over
four weeks and i'll consequence all crops
are suffering for little moisture.
In the northern part of the state farm.
ers are not only in danger of losing their
crops by the drouth, but their buildings
and fences as well by forest fires.
Reports from all sections are the same
no rain-and i'll consequence corn will
be a light crop In the interior beet
districts the drouth is even worse than
along the lake districts W here the crop
has the benefit Of damp winds from the
lakes. A little moisture such as can be
obtained from the dew or from damp
winds is of some help TO the leaves, but
when the ground is dry for four or five
inches down the beet is being damaged
At this season of the year the beets
should not suffer for the want of water.
Many farmers areGoubtless unnecessarily
over the prospects. The sugar
beet will stand lot of dry weather, and
while it may show a tendency to slightly
droop its leaves and to become lighter in
color, this does not indicate that the
beet is dying for want of moisture.
Watch your beets, and if they recover
their viFor III the evening, it is a sure
sign that they are getting along all
right When the beet is suffering from
drouth, the tendency Will be to droop
aud get darker in color, and it will not
recover with the approach of the cool of
the evening The only real damage
that can come to the beet now is
lessening Of the sugar content.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

The virile and expeditions way IN
which Secretary Root has begun the
work of strengthening the army in the
Philippines is encouraging testimony to
the value Of the promise that the dry
season, which viii follow the present
submersiOn of rain, will witness the
extinction of the revolt Of Aquinaldo
and his Tagals. The orders issued for
the recruiting and prompt equipment of
ten more regiments for the Philippine
service harmoniZes with the sentiment
of the people. The increase of the army
in those islands was inevitable and
would have come even If there had been
no change in the headship Of the war
department. The accession of new
secretary is the occasion rather than the
cause of the reinforcement of fighting
llen. The anti -eXpansionist, anti
imperialist and anti progressionist will
repine over this dispatching of yolun-
teers to do their country's work. But
those, and the like of those, who stood
by Abraham Lincoln when he called out
men 10 put down an instruction on the
Atlantic coast, will stand by President
Mckinley in putting down an insurrec
tion on Pacific shores The thing worth
doing is worth doing well. President
Mckinley voices the sentiment Of the
American people when he says that
what America is doing in the Philip.
pines is not only worth doing, but can
not in honor and duty be left undone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
WESTERN FAIR AT LONDON, ONT

In addition 10 the low rates made to
the Toronto Fair from Aug. q TO Sept.
2, the Grand Trunk Railway System
will also make rate of single fare for
the round trip from all points in Michi.
gan and as far west as South Bend, Ind,
20 the Western Fair at London, Ont,
which is held from Sept, 2 10 10. Tick
cts for the London Fair will be sold on
Sept 7, s and 9, with a limit to return
leaving London on all trains up to and
including Sept, Is, 1899.
The Fair at London is one of the finest
held in Western Ontario
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
CLOSING OF LAKE ERIE PARK q
CASINO, TOLEDO.

The above resort which has been
visited by thousands of Michigan people
this summer will close the season, Sept.
10th, with performance equal, If not
superior to any that has been presented
since the opening of the Park. The Ann
Arbor II. Il. will run one of its popular
price excursions leaving Alma at GAP q.
m. Fare for the round trip S:25. Child
rem under twelve years of age one-half
the adult rate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
EXPOSITION AND INDUS TRIAL
FAIR AT TORONTO AUG. %
Tn GI.Dr tGao

For this, the greatest Of all Fairs, the
Grand Trunk Railway System viii
make the following low rates to all
points on its system in Michigan west
Of Detroit and ST. Clair Rivers
One frst-cass fare for the round trip,
tickets good going on Aug q, IS, 30, 30,
81 and Sept and ,, valid 10 return up
to and including Sept. II , 1899.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
FOURTEENTH ANNUAL OHIO EX.
CURSION,

The Ann Arbor Railroad will give its
fourteenth annual Ohio excursion,
Wednesday, October 4th. Tickets will
be limited for return to November 9TH,
and will be sold TO all principal points
in Ohio. Watch this paper for further
announcement rs TO the rates and
territory to which excursion tickets will
ba sold
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
EARN for Sale.

Ninety acres three miles from Alma,
six miles from Ithaca, ard four miles
from st Louis, on main travelled road
50 acres ready for pillow, 10 acres excel
lent pasture Good house, barn and out
buildings Three good wells, two orch
ards. For sale cheap, easy terms will
be given. Inquire of @. f. Brown,
Alma. 1860 If
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

For the last three fiscal years, since
McKinley's election. the excess of our
gold Exports over imports has been over
500, GOO, GOO In addition to this the
mines have poured ont rapidly increas-
ing millions Of fresh supply.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Democratic Committeeman Cook of
Missouri insists that democrats have a
right TO think. This is generally con-
cceded except that it applies to only
small proportion Of the genius. The
others can't
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Chairman Jones has announced his
intended sacrifice. lie proposes to stand
10y the democratic party, ono matter
what happens" Every body knows just
what is going to happen to the demo
cratic marty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Vermont is getting ready to give
Dewey reception that will make the
mountains shake. Vermont is response
be for Dewey and seems proud of it,
Tie Green Mountains will be sea green
about the middle Of October
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Twelve dynamite guns are to be
shipped to Manila to throw earthquakes
among the Tagal freebooters under
Aquinaldo. They are the most destruc-
tive small calibre rapid-fire artillery
known The government is also to pro-
fit by the experience of other nations
that have had similar wars in tropical
Asia and Africa. a special study is 70
be made of their methods OF organizing
and managing light batteries operating
among mountains and iungles, and First
Lieutenant Mervyn q. Buckley, of the
Third artillery. has been selected for
that duty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
Farm for Sale.

Eighty acres two and one-half miles
from Alma and two miles from ST. Louis.
Good buildings and choice farm nicely
located. For sale cheap. Inquire of O.
+ Brown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Nou assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhpa Remedy Bivins * Rhodes
Will refund your money if YOU are not
where admitted - be- the most success
ful remedy in use for bowel complaints
and the only one chat never fails. 1t is
pleasant, safe aud reliable. Io62-4m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

There is plenty of missionary work in
Iowa for cas- ern members of the Demo
cratic party, who still possess the hope
that Bryan can be shelved next year and
free silver omitted from The party plat.
form
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
For Sale

Second hand two horse dray, in coed
condition, recently repaired aud re-
painted.
r. Z. MoB1o q Co, Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Going to Chicago on the d. G.. II. q
w. - 90 excursion, Sept. 9th: Tickets
good until the l5th. Ask agents about
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks TO the kind friends and neigh
bors who assisted US during the recent
sickness ana death Of our infant child.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JOS DONEVANT.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
PROBABLY THE LAST SUNDAY
EXCURSION TO FRANKFORT
AND CRYSTAL LAKE.

What Will in all probability be the
last Sunday excursion of the season to
Frankfort and Crystal Lake will be
given by the Auu Arbcr r. r.. Sunday,
Sept. 3. Special train will leave Alma
at 6 a. III. Fare for the round trip, s. 30.
The Sherman Cornet Band will accom-
pany the excursion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Going to Chicago on the ID. O. r. 81
w. $500 excursion, Sept. 9TH: Tickets
good until the 10th. Ask agents about
il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
For Sale.

A good house and lot situated on Su.
perior.st east. Inquire Of Ed. Hannah
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Going TO Chicago on the ID 6. Il. q
W $500 excursion Sept. oh: Tickets
good until the 10th. Ask agents about
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
CHICAGO EXCURSION WILL RUN
VIA

d. G.. X. & w. II. r., SEPT. 9TH.
There seems to be an impression in
some quarters that our excursion is can
celled. This is quite erroneous. The
excursion will run as advertised from
all stations except Detroit 20 Salem, in
elusive. Gro DEHAVEN, q. Il. A.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
MANTEn

The names Of persons studying OF
desiring to study law at home or i'll the
Office l have something To their ad.
vantage. j. CIIAs KPP,
Wheeler. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

Chicago $500 excursion on Tuesday,
September 5th.-Tickets will be sold
from d. O.. Z & w. r.. r. stations on
above date to Chicago and return at rate
of 81 90 via Grand Rapids, st. Joseph
arrive at st Joe about 10. Steamer
will leave at p m, and arrive at Chi
cago at 8. Tickets good to return until
Sept. rs. Last Steamer on which they
will be valid will leave Chicago at 9 80
a m, Sept l6 This is delightful
route and the low rate and long limit
should prove attractive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01
Sugar Beet Notes.

The big Spreckles sugar factory III
California uses oil for fuel and for the
five months run will consume over
1900, 900 gallons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

An old croaker in California after
sizing up the big sugar factory remarked
"Wen if them fellers that built that
concern think they can make sugar
enough down here TO pay all the men
that will be required to run it they arc
smarter than | am.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

The Spreckels big sugar plant in Cali
fornia, the largest in the world, is about
ready TO start in on its campaign. This
plant has capacity of 5000 tons daily.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

G f. Boughton brought TO this office
the first of the week sugar beet that
tips the scale at an even three pounds,
and Mr.. Bouehton informs us that the
beet was not selected on account of its
being the largest III the patch either.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-09-01

In California beets are handled from
wagons by means of nets. The nets are
II feet long by II feet wide and are laid
in wagon boxes, and at the factory are
hoisted out by machinery.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-10-20
Barber Shop.

will continue the barber shop recently con
Quoted by W. L. Bush, on Court street, next
10 Herald building. The patronage OF the
public is solicited. ~, nrrrrr,u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-10-20

The birth of son to the Duchess OF
Aosta, it is said, was great shock to
the Princess Of Naples. which has in
creased her very natural grief at her
own childlessness. Prince Amedeo,
who by virtue of this childlessness Is
now in succession to the throne. Is a
small. fair haired baby of about a
year, with more than the ordinary
amount Of babyish winning ways.
One day the princess met the little
chap In n corridor in his nurses arms.
She would have avoided him as usual
but as she passed, with averted head.
he suddenly held out his fat, dimpled
arms, and on the impulse of the mo
ment she took him from the nurse.
while her eyes filed with tears. The
little fellow laid his lips on each OF
her lids. stroking Der cheeks with both
hands. She gave n sob and has ever
since been his most devoted slave.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-10-20
MODERN COATS OF MAIL.
Curious story az tho Way British Of
ficers PrOt-c. Themselves.

Curious story os tho Way British Of
ficers PrOt.c. Themselves.
To the uninitiated the days Of ar
NOR have long since gone, but visit
to n certain firm situated in the west
end of London viii reveal the fact that
hundreds of vests of mail are sold an
nually to officers in the British army.
The maker is a well known gunsmith,
and Il large portion Of his income is
derived, not from manufacturing guns,
but through the sale Of armOr to Ofii-
GERS. AS general rule, the mail is
sewed inside the tunic, so as to be in
visible unless the garment is picked to
pieces. And the same with helmets.
A similar device Is fixed as lining so as
to give additional protection in case Of
need. Some officers are not above
wearing mail vests underneath their
tunics and perfectly obvious to their
comrades, who. although they may
scott in time Of peace, would be only
too glad TO don one themselves when in
the middle of hOstilities. The MAORI
~ of the makers customers are Off
GERS. because the suits are very eXpen-
sive. costing about 10 guineas each.
Nevertheless some "TOmmies" are pre-
pared to spend that amount in order
to insure themselves to a certain ex-
tent against the enemy's spent bullets.
Against a modern bullet fired at short
distance, Of course these suits Of ar
NOR are next to useless, although they
may be instrumental in turning its
course or stopping its penetrating
power.
During the ChinO-Japanese war Of
1895 the maker in question sent out
several hundred suits of armor. which
were eagerly bought up by the combat
ants at n heavy price. During the
American war Of last year he did the
same thing; 1t was net nearly so sue
cessful, for he found lie had been fore
stalled by YANKEE firms. and such Off
GERS in the American army as had in
tended going IN for suit of mail had
already obtained them. He then offer
ed his goods to the Spaniards, who
proved to be good customers. and were
prepared to pay a good price for the
luxury. \ notable instance of the value
of mail occurred during the battle Of
Omdurman last September one officer.
who is well known. got into the thick
Of the fight and was slashed on all
sides by the deryiShes. His men were
surprised to see that he had escaped
all the force OF the blows. expecting to
see him fall from his horse every min
ute a mass of wounds After the battle
vas over. however he appeared per-
fectly unscathed save for a few slight
wounds on the chest Then he revealed
the suit of mail which covered him and
to which he owed his life.-London
Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-10-20
Three Doctors in Consultation.
From Benjamin Franklin.

"When You are sick, what you Ike
best is to be chosen for medicine IN
the first place; what experience tells
YOU is best. to be chosen in the second
place; what reason Ii. e.. Theory
says Is best Is to be chosen in the best
place. But if you can get DR.. hcliaa-
ton, Dr. Experience and DR., Reason to
hold consultation together, they vii.
give you the best adYice that can be
Caken.'
When You have a bad cold Dr.. Gncli-
nation would recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy because It is pleas
ant and safe to take. DR.. Experience
would econ mend il because it never
fails to effect a speedy and permanent
oure. DR.. Reason would recommend ii
because it is prepared on scientific
principles. and acts on natures plan in
relieving the lungs, opening The secre-
tons and restorating the system 10
natural and healthy condition. For sale
by l.. Il. Irwin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-10-20

the bit OF wood the child had drop.
ped-God not that way - TbeD
as the iailer moved little nearer,
the man staggered to his feet ana
shis ptTtd boa Sely: An old bot
tie, could break it in pieces; or
rOpe-but no, the guard wOnld see
me. Some drus-anything so it be
strong enough, bot bring it oh, let
me have 1t beiOTe-befOre they
come TO mer'
Not a word had the lallor spoken
during this plea of agony. Then
the guard came up with the little
one.
1.-The kid wants TO kiss 'man,'r
and the prison n extended his arms
through the grating and srroked
the curly head. The bean iiful baby
tace liz mp with an aDg .l's smile.
b ny, man, he SAID, aud his father
arried him away, with no sign of It
spouse TO the wild look OF entreaty
in the eyes Of The dooIed man.
Next day the baby came again.
This time lie passed the guard,
returning bis challenge, "llnllO,
twO.y year oldp' by only dignifed
stare. He doddled up to the prs
oner's cell, and the first glimpse OF
the yellow head brought the
srel ched occupant forward. His at.
emit on was attracted To the small
tin can the child carried. "Ste
ther,!' Aud the little one proud.
~ tapped It against the iron graf
lEg. With feverlsh haste the man
seized IT, and with an Effort " r. nch-
ed eff the cover. inside was q
small bottle Containing a brown
liquid, which be smelled, then
sighed as with infinite relief.
A seconds besi:atiOu. a glance
upward, which vas more despair
ing inquiry than a pray er. aud he
raised the phlal to his lips. Then
lie crawled to the cot and crOuchtd
upon il, while the baby tip.toed 10
see. Only the Labl. No piuless
crowd of ehOuls; no vultures watch
ing the dying struggles of their |
prey; only the baby! And TO the |
d. ing mans vision the aureOle of
hair and reckoning hands were
those of heavenly split.
The pbiaI dropped to the floor, !
the shaven head sank back, aud !
the prisoner was free.--Gertrude
Cunning.