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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
NATIONAL AID.
How 10 Get Uncle Sans Help In
Building Good Roads.

Colonel j. III. Brigham, assistant sec
rotary of agriculture at Washington,
In recent speech at n good roads con-
vention said some things that every
body ought to read. Among other good
things he said
II see no reason why the general
government should not appropriate a
certain sum Of money TO be expended
IN this great work. OF course the
states. counties and local communities
should be expected to cooperate. A
little aid from the general government
would be a wonderful encouragement
10 all the people.
81 hear a number OF speakers here
saying that we must stir up congress.
Now, | want TO impress you with the
idea that we must first educate the
people. When the people are in favor
Of national aid in building good roads
congressman will be in favor OF II and
not until then. They are not going
ahead of the people.
81 see no reason why the general
government should not reach out its
strong arm and help the people Of this
country get better means OF communi-
cation. | want TO see this movement
pushed with all the energy that is char
acteristic Of the American people. When
we undertake TO do anything in this
country we do IL and do it well. We
have started out for better roads, and
we are going forward on this line till
we have as good roads as can be found
anywhere in the world"
In these remarks Colonel Brigham
has sounded the keynote of the good
roads campaign. The masses OF the
people must be aroused and educated.
Organization is the principal means TO
be employed. Conventions should be
held and associations should be organ
lied in all sections Of the country. Ii
is not enough to get out a crowd Of
professional road reformers to make
speeches and pass resolutions. The OBJ
ject in view is TO interest practical and
progressive men in all walks of life, TO
arouse the Indifferent, TO convince the
DIRECTORS and to get up wave Of popu-
lar enthusiasm for better roads. Until
this is done no important results will
be accomplished.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Rural Delivery Notes

Associations of rural delivery car
riers are being organized in number
of states. The chief objects of the car
riers in organizing are to effect Inn
provements in the service and better
their condition.
Hereafter no rural free delivery route
will be established unless at least 100
residences will be served by II.
There are now on file about 10000
applications for new routes, and there
Is hardly a state that has not asked for
more routes than can be put in opera
ton in the next three years. Owing to
the limit of the appropriation but one
half the routes asked for can be al
lowed The department will hold strict
ly to the rule of keeping within the APP
preparation and will not permit routes
TO be established, as heretofore, with
the idea of taking a deficit to congress
to make good
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
FEATURE OF THE FAIR.
Plans For Good Roads Exhibits mt
the 81. Louis Exposition.


President ID. X. Francis OF the st.
Louis exposition committee Is an en-
thusiastic advocate OF improving the
common roads OF the country. He is
planning to give good roads a promi-
gent feature Of the exposition. In re
cent interview he said:
ut is the desire of the management
TO discover the best material from
which roads can be made. We shall
permit those interested in the different
kinds of roadmaking material and the
different designers OF plans for coun-
Try roads TO display their materials and
plans In order that people Of all sec
lions may determine which are the best
materials and methods for making pub
lie highways.
1--WE hope also by having a great in
ternational good roads convention In
connection with the exposition 10 In
crease the interest which is felt In this
country and throughout the world In
the making Of good roads. Any one
who has been In countries where there
are good roads knows how much easier
life is there. | can remember when
was living ON farm myself The farm
was not on q turnpike, but three miles
away from 1t, and If we had been able
to devote 10 filling the soil and looking
after the stock the energy and time
wasted In traversing those three miles
Of dirt road we would have been able
y pay fifty times over the interest ON
fhe money required TO build three miles
Of good roads
I'm travelling through Europe about
two months ago in pursuance OF official
duties l was impressed with the very
superior roadways OF that continent
Ours cannot be classed with them. II
Is very ordinary circumstance In
France or Germany or Belgium TO hear
Of Americans who are starting out on
tour of fifty or a hundred miles in
parties OF three or four vehicles and
twenty to fifty people. They spend
large amounts of money In the country
through which these tours are taken.
What is left there by the tourists who
take advantage of these good roads Is
itself sufficient to pay the interest up
on the cost Of those roads.
ut IS not only desirable from the
selfish standpoint Of material interest
TO have good roads regardless Of their
cost, but from the standpoint OF our
own pleasure, the culture OF a commu-
nifty and the enlightenment OF the indi-
viduals who traverse these roads. 1t is
not only wise, but 1t is duty TO re-
move an obstacle to advancement
which can be SO easily removed as bad
roads"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

In the preface TO Gail Hamilton's
poems. published under the title Chips
Fragments and Vestiges." the sister OF
the dead author says that n few vel
lowed papers exist covered with hei
verses written in childish hand.
One such sheet has the heading
"Chips and Parings." Another is call
ed MARY A. Dodge's Scribbles." These
were all written before she was twelve
years old. But the earliest. written
when she was eight, is the best:
When mother hides her crackers in
Old cofrcepots all made Of tin,
We seldom ever find them out,
Although all day we look about.
Now. though we all like crackers well,
And bakers have enough to sell,
Yet we all eat them up so fast
That mother hides TO make them last.
This "poem" was solemnly and silent
" handed TO mother" by the little au
thor after she had discovered where
The crackers were hidden.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
SALE OF STATE TAX LAND.

State Of Michigan, Auditor Generals
Department, Lansing, April /, 1904
Notice is hereby given that certain lands
situated in the County of Gratiot bid off
to the State for taxes of 1900 and previous
years, and described in statements which
will be forwarded to the Office OF the
Treasurer of said County, and may be
seen at said office previous to the day of
sale, will be sold at public auction by
said Treasurer, at the County Seat. on
the first Tuesday OF May next, at the
time and place designated for the An
nual Tax Sale, IL not previously re-
deemed or cancelled according to law.
Said statements contain full descrip.
ton of each parcel Of said lands.
PERRY 4. POWERS,
4-S-l1 Auditor General.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

An interesting commentary OF physical
development is afforded by the accom-
paning chart of the development of the
football team of last fall at the University
of Michigan, compared with the average
student. The SO per cent mark indicates
the universally adopted standard of meas
urement, derived from the examination
of Amherst students during period of
twenty years. The average development
of the twenty Varsity football men is
shown by the wave line. The uniform
perfection of chest and arm development
is particularly striking. The chart of
course, illustrates simply the self-evident
fact that football player must be en-
dowed with physical characteristics over
and above the average man. In no way
can the chart be interpreted as proof
that football is superior to all other forms
of sport or eXerciseas a means of develop
ing the human frame. For while some
of the men entering into the computation
are seasoned players, at least five enjoyed
the advantage of play under scientific
trainer for the first time last fall \ piece
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15

of valuable data applicable in the discus
sion of the game could be obtained with
out much difficulty by registering the
measurements of player through four
years of the Varsity game. a margin for
growth and natural development would
have to be allawed.
During several years il has been the
practice of Director Fitzpatrick thus to
tabulate the average development OF the
team Although these records are not
kept on file, Mr.. Fitzpatrick is authority
for the statement that scant variation IS
visible from year TO year. One other
chart of this character is accessible, that
which contains the mean development of
the team of 1901. Comparison shows that
the only significant differences between
the two lie in the items of age, weight,
and lung-capacity. The average age of
the 1901 team was 22.S years, as against
81 of the present team, noteworthy for its
new material. This years team outweighs
the team of two years ago il pounds per
man, a conspicuous difference, and sur-
passes il in lung capacity by p degrees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15


showing Development Football Eleven compared with De
yclopment o Student
the the
lincse thers o column.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
LITERARY NOTES.

The Twentieth Century Home" is
publishing series of articles on simple
eatables that may be prepared in chat
ing-dish. One is surprised TO learn
what can be done with few ingredi-
ents. OF course, these dishes may be
made on stove Just az well, perhaps
more conveniently. The April install
ment discusses soups and meats.
o q q
The "Cosmopolitans fight for Par
cells Post in the United States has made
a decided impression throughout the
country. In the April issue the editor
continues his forceful, telling argu-
ments, showing that one cent pound
would be TO the government profitable
rate for postal parcels delivery.
q q q
Twentieth Century Review for April
is Of special interest on account of a
fascinating Russian War Story written
by Captain Frederick l.. King, a beautl-
full Easter cover design drawn by
Charles E. Waltensperger, and pleas
ing sketch of the career of this talented
Michigan artist, who was aided IN
ascending the ladder Of fame by Hon.
Villa IN +. Quinby and Hon. James f.
Scripps of Detroit. The magazine il
richly illustrated and full of new and
really valuable articles for home read
ing. II any reader of this paper has
not seen this popular magazine you car
get one copy free by writing to the
Twentieth Century Review, Detroit.
o q o
The Woman's Home Companion fol
April is timely, up-to-date magazine
It's bird 's-eye view of the St. Louis ex
position is of interest to everybody
"Ourious Easter Customs in Spanish
Countries" is another unique pictorial
feature. Arthur Hoyt, the brilliant
young correspondent, writes intimately
OF 1.-THE Chicago Girl Who Rules India,
and Martha Sanford gives us a glimpse
of the pranks of college girls. Fiction
by Opie Read, John Worne, Ohio Sengt
and others gives just the right bright
ness OF tone TO an Easter number. Miss
Gould's fashion pages, Mrs. Saint
Maur's travel helps, Mrs. Lows cook
ing lessons, are all just what the wo
men want at this season. There are alsC
talks on gardening, on Easter entertain
ments, OF how to make pin-money. Nc
reader can afford to miss it, Published
by The Crowell Publishing Company
Springfield, Ohio; one dollar year
ten cents q copy.
McClure's for April is fairly stunning
in it's effect. The first Of a series o.
articles on 1.-THE Enemies Of the Repub
ic," by Lincoln Steffens, which will
consider the misgovernment OF states
takes up Missouri and gives the reader
shock he will not soon forget 1t i
almost paralyzing in it's relentless ARA.
of fact and logic concerning corruption
as custom, a system, a revolution ii
government. It is the bribe-giver, no
the bribe-taker. who Is really responsible
for the bad government. Mr.. Steffen
points out. The successful business man
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-04-15
Income

doesn't make prosperity if the expenses
are greater. Did you ever figure out
what sickness costs you per year; doc
tors bills, etc.. ETC.. 10 say nothing
of the suffering. Rheumatism strikes
like a knife in the back if left alone;
with Perry Davis Painkiller, the
terrors of this disease are headed off.
Painkiller relieves muscular cramps,
neuralgia and sciatica. IS and SO cent
bottles.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-04-15
!" HowDY DO AND GOOD BYE"
EIks Give Social Session to Returned
and Departing Members.

Last Wednesday night the Elks OF
the city participated in a memorable.
double event. The first was the annual
installation of officers, which beautiful
and impressive ceremony was con-
Quoted by Past Exalted Ruler Fred
Foster, who acted in the capacity OF
district deputy grand exalted ruler.
Mr.. Foster appointed the necessary
acting grand officers and the different
gentlemen honored by the lodge were
duly and tremendously indicted into
Office. The occasion was productive
both of happiness and sadness. There
was present a member who had ~
met with the brothers for several
years, the Reverend George G. Stull,
whose absence in the Philippines had
made his presence not to be thought
of. He was accorded such a welcome
as only Elks give to one whom they
esteem and admire, and the JOY felt
at seeing him once more occupy a
seal Ill Cu0 1Ou6c lOOm Wdo 6AS0I 20
was sincere. Tinging the gladness
felt at the wanderers return was the
knowledge that another member. one
of the most enthusiastic and earnest,
was present for what probably would
be his last time in years, if not for
all time. Quiet, unassuming George
A. Griggs was there to say farewell
and there would be a vacant seat at
ter the nights meeting had adjourned.
AS Brother Stull would be with them
for only a little while and Brother
Griggs would leave them on the
morrow, the members decided to give
the two a social session, to hail the
coming and speed the parting, so to
say. The social session followed the
regular meeting and proved to be ex-
ceptionally enjoyable. There was the
usual exhibition of good fellowship
and friendship and with song, music
and story the hours speedily vanished
and when at last the sounds of "Auld
Lang Syne" began to be heard the
space that divided darkness from day
was rapidly spanned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-04-15
SERVICE BEGAN b
Additional Letter Carrier Enters
Upon His Work.

This morning Carl Freeman, the
new letter carrier, gayly swung his
leathern pouch over his shoulder and
proceeded to make a pedestrian tour
over a portion of the city to which
hitherto the sight of n of Uncle
Sans gray clothed servitors has been
unknown. The district allotted to
him is sufficiently large to afford
ample assurance that he will not be
wanting for physical exercise during
his incumbency of the position. 1t
contains ground enough to keep him go
ing at a lively jog in order to it
within the specified number of hours
that a mail carrier is permitted to
work daily under the government reg
ulations.
In order that there may not be
any disappointment, Postmaster Bah
cock has requested The Gazette to
state that while only able bodied men
are accepted into the service, the
general postofice has sufficient regard
for their personal comfort to ask none
to deliver letters in any part OF the
city where proper sidewalks. do no
exist. Under this ruling even though
persons may live within the limits OF
a carrier district, unless their resi-
dences are easily approachable By
good walks they will not enjoy the con
v~enience and luxury of having thei1
mail left at their doors.
AS not a few of the streets included
in the territory of the new CARRIE
are without sidewalks, the city coun
Gil will probably find itself deluget
with petitions for their construction
as soon as the fact becomes know
that no sidewalks means no letter
delivered by carrier.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-04-15
SUGGESTION TO FARMERS.
Good Display Of Early Vegetables
from County Desired.

Request has been made of The
Gazette to remind the farmers OF
Yellowstone county of the recommen-
dalton contained in a statement is
sued by Professor Linfield, who was
entrusted by the Montana Worlds Fair
commission with the responsibility OF
collecting, forwarding and installing
the states agricultural exhibition at
the st. Louis exposition.
It will be remembered that Profes-
sor Linfield appealed to the ranchers
of the state to make as early seeding
and planting of vegetables as posi-
Die in order that the magnificent dis
play made by Montana Of grains and
grasses of last years growth may
be properly rounded out by a collec-
ton of fresh vegetables intended to
advertise the states possibilities in
the line of producing all kinds OF farm
products capable of being grown in
this altitude and latitude. In addi-
tion to assisting in this direction and
thereby helping to advertise the en-
tire state, it is added that by COM
plying with the request of the profess
sor the farmers of the county can also
add materially to the direct benefit
Of the county.
1t is announced that it is the inten>
ton Of the Billings Land and Irriga-
ton company to make a special e
nibit of the products of farms OF
i Yellowstone county at two important
places this fall. A carload of vege-
tables and cereals will be sent by
at Des Moines and another to
the Nebraska state fair at Lincoln.
Then, besides this, there is the Mon
tana state fair and the annual exposi'
ton of the Billings Fair association,
Many were heard to declare last fall
that they could have exhibited pro
duce much superior to any to which
prizes were awarded, had they known
that nothing better than they had
vas expected. In order than any such
may not be prevented from exhibiting
this year, the suggestion has been
made that they begin now to prepare
to enter into competition at home
and abroad and show what Yellow
stone county can really do in the way
of growing prize winning grains, vege
tables, grasses and other products o.
the farm if honest effort is made II
the direction of their cultivation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-04-15
LOCAL MI

Chaplain Stull of the Eleventh in
fantry was notified by wire yesterday
that the leave of absence granted
him had been extended to 80 days.
The notice came from the regimental
adjutant and being a copy OF the orig
inal was given the same force and
effect as though the order itself had
reached Mr.. Stull.
IIn anticipation of the good time
expected by those who are members
of the order at the coming state con-
vention, the local aerie of Eagles is
finding itself inundated with applica-
tons from men eager to join. At last
nights meeting something v e a
dozen candidates were supplied with
pinions and a large waiting list is on
file. 4
License to wed was granted Wednes-
day to Clarence o. Shrine OF Clark,
Wyo., and Martha E. Johnston of Red
Lodge. The ceremony making the
happy couple man and wife was per-
formed in the evening by the Rev
erend l.. S. Schermerhorn, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shrine departed for their home
yesterday morning.
Tomorrow the delegation of Eagles
that was to have gone to Forsyth
last Saturday will certainly leave for
the Rosebud capital. Several o
than had originally expected to go
have signified their intention to assist
in the production of the lot OF
fedglings that will be added to the
order in consequence of the cere-
ceremonies Oh tomorrow night.
kGeorge A. Griggs, lately cashier OF
the Yellowstone National bank, left
yesterday for Butte, where he will re-
main permanently, having accepted a
like position with the new bank Yegen
Bros. have decided to open there. Mrs.
Griggs will remain in the city until
next week, when she will leave Tor
st. Louis to spend the summer, after
which she will rejoin her husband in
the big mining camp.
N@ierre Wibaux, the big eastern Mon
terday for a few hours. He was or
his way to Miles City from a return
from France and a visit to the Blacl
Hills, where he is the happy owner
of one of the richest gold mines il
that marvelously rich district. Afte1
a short stay in Montana he will return
to France, where he must be thu
latter part of next month.
+Ihose who were fearful that TO
once the seasons would reverse thei
usual order and that there would b.
no spring, but a merging OF white
and summer, probably breathed a lit
tie easier when they awoke this morn
ing. The change that occurred dull
ing the night was ample proof tina
business was conducted on the oil
plan and that April intended to sus
tain it's reputation for sudden and SUI
prising transitions. Snow covered tn
ground in spots and the temperatur
was anything but suggestive of sun
mer, notwithstanding that the the
mometer registered altitudinou
heights yesterday.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-04-15
DISASTROUS
MaiIbox Demolished and Many Per
sons Badly Frightened.

" A runaway that might have been
attended by decidedly serious results
occurred yesterday on the south side,
shortly after IL O'Clock, at a time when
the streets Whereabouts were crowded
with children on their way home. For
tunately no one was hurt, although
it is said that several had narrow es-
capes.
The team that ran away belonged
to e. l.. Matheson, a rancher residing
up the valley. He had left the horses
united at the northwest corner OF
Minnesota avenue and Thirtieth street,
while he went into n of the lumber
offices there. Something frightened
them and they dashed across the
street, where they collided with a letter
box. So great was the speed they
had already attained that the force OF
the impact bent the substantial iron
pest to which the box was secured
into a number of curves not intended
Oy the maker. lie UOA was uCluOllSu>
ed beyond all hope of further useful
ness, and it's contents scattered.
Collision with the post saved the
front of the saloon at the corner and
caused the horses to swerve and they
ran down Twenty-ninth street, to the
corner of South Third n Here
the pole of the wagon, which had slip
ped from the neckyoke, struck the
sidewalk, throwing the animals to the
ground, making their capture possible
Those who witnessed the wild dash
of the team we're almost paralyzed
with fear, lest some of the children
would be struck and killed or serious
ly injured, All escaped, however,
and the only damage done was to the
owner of the horses and to the gov
eminent, which lost one of it's mai
boxes. 1t is possible that the maj
may be called upon to make restitu
ton, as Uncle Sam is very particular
about such little matters.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-04-15
Anniversary Celebration.

Arrangements have been perfected
for the celebration in the city OF
the S5th anniversary of the founding
of the order of Odd Fellows in Amer
lea. The event will take place in
Smith hall on the evening of April
26. All Odd Fellows and members
of auxiliary lodges r cordially in
vited to participate in this memorable
event. 1t is not desired that small
children shall be present, as arrange
ments for a children's entertainment
to be given by members of the order
will be perfected at a later date.
BY order of the committee. 1908