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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
CHAPTER /.
Land AS Capital.

"Ned there is a plot OF ground all
ploughed up. which you can plant with
potatoes TINS season, provided you Will
take care OF il, and whatever you make
from il viii be your own property.
The speaker was a Maine farmer,
and his remark was addressed 10 his
son, rosy checked lad of fifteen sum
mers.
The proposition struck Ned favor
ably, for he was an industrious little
fellow, and was anxious 10 swell his
account, which was accumulating
slowly at the village savings bank.
After rejecting feE moments TO be
sure that he fully unde TODD his faith
er's remarks. Ned expressed his salts
faction by turning a summersault, and
then giving loud "hurrah' he started
20 tell his mother.
Hold on, Ned" called his father. as
he saw him about to disappear around
the corner and Ned came reluctantly
back to see what his father wanted.
Il wanted to tell you. Ned, said his
father, when the lad stood again be-
fore him. that | am doing this that
You may learn strict business habits.
The earlier you begin 20 be industri
and save money the easier it will be
for you. Now this plot of ground |
have ploughed up: | have seen that it
is properly fertilized for this year.
There is a quarter of an acre of it. All
you have 10 do now is 20 put in the
seed and keep it properly hoed until
harvest time / know it is quite a
piece for boy of your age TO take
nj htit do Won a.
large of your age and quite plucl.y.
and If you are Industrious. you Slll
have no trouble. This piece OF and
am going 10 let you have as so much
capital. Do what you please with il
and with the money you make from IT,
Ii you take care of it, and plan right
you can make quite a sum before yon
are of age. which will give you good
start Ia lie. }ut if you are not indus
trious spend your money foolishly and
make bad speculations, you will be so
much out. Now Ned. let me see what
kind of metal you are made of. Here
is blank book. So far as this piece
OF land is concerned, place all your
expenditures on this side and your re-
ceipts on that. and at the end of the
year let me see the result. or course
! shall be willing 10 advise you and
you need never be afraid to ask but
wish you to read all YOU can in rela-
ton 10 your work and as much as pos
sible work out your own problems.
You can make this plot of ground a
most important school for you"
All right, father. I'll do my best
and don't you forget it. replied Ned
in the somewhat slangy idiom OF boys
in general. "and so here goes 10 tell
mother" and away he went as happy
as a boy could be.
Mr.. Jackson, for that was the name
OF Ned's father. had his own idea OF
training children. He believed i'm or
der TO make them strong men that
they should have reliance on their own
resources as much as possible Con
seQuently. he decided that unless Ned
asked him, he would make no direct
suggestion concerning the potato
planting He noticed, however. that
Ned was now studying the agricultural !
works in his library with considerable |
diligence, but he said nothing TO him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
NOW is TIME FOR HYOMEI.
Far Easier to Cure Cataarh
Now Than at Any Other
Season.,

Now is the time to use Hyomei, when
the early summer days make it so easy to
cure catarrhal troubles. The Hyomei
treatment breathed for a few minutes
three or four times day i'll May or June
will do good twice as quickly as il did in
January, and nearly everyone knows that
used faithfully then it completely rids
the system of catar-h.
Hyonlei is a purely vegetable prepare
ton whose active curative properties are
given off when it is breathed by the aid
of the pocket inhaler that comes with
every outfit II destroys all germ life in
the air passages, purihes the blood by
supplying additional ozone, and its heal
ing, volatile, antiseptic fragrance reaches
every respiratory tract as no medicine
taken through the stomach can possibly
do.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs but
one dollar, and consists of a neat inhaler
that can be carried in the purse or vest
pocket and will last lifetime, a medi-
cine dropper and bottle of Hyomei.
Extra bottles can be procured, If desired
for fifty cents. -,
At this season OF the year when catarrh.
al troubles can be so quickly and readily
cured, the merits OF the Hyomei treat
ment should be carefully investigated by
everyone and complete outfit should be
in every home. Chas. Rhodes gives his
personal guarantee with every Hyomei
outfit they sell TO refund the money if IL
does not give satisfaction. There is no
risk whatever 10 the purchaser of Hyomei.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
CHAPTER II.

"Hullo. Ned"
"Hullo. yourself"
The first speaker was Wilkie Case,
who addressed Ned one morning as he
was at work in his potato field
What are you doing Ned?"
"Hoeing potatoes don't you seer"
Let's go trouting there are
heaps OF them down in Meadow Brook
these days said Wilkie in a per-
suasive manner.
Il should like to go, but | can't"
responded Ned
Who says so; is not this your field
to do just as you please with?"
Yes, but this field represents capt.
tai, and that capital is bound to in
crease, and to make it increase my la
Dor is required, | must work Five Of
these long rows must be hoed to-day"
Let them go until tomorrow, :"
urged Wilkie.
Can't do it; tomorrow has it's five
rows assigned, and so has the next
day, and, on the next, must work for
father to pay him for his labor with
horse and tools"
We'll you are stupid fool" re-
piled Wilkie. somewhat angrily for he
was greatly disappointed. See what
you are losing just for that potato
patch The boys have been having
fun on fun this season, and you have
lost il about all"
There has been fun here for me-"
said Ned. Il tell you it is genuine
satisfaction 10 see things grow after
you have planted the seed. But
would really like to go fishing again
here | oil
trouting, but it is a critical time in my
farming. just now, SO | cannot go with
you to-day"
on, do go. that is good fellow
again pleaded Wilkie. What is the
use of making a drudge of yourself,
you are well enough off, and they say
that your father is rich. too. If you
was a poor boy it might be more SEN
sible, but as il is, you are a fool TO
make drudge of yourself during the
holidays"
IT never occurred TO me that I was
making drudge of myself" resumed
Ned Why. Wilkie | never have
passed a happier summer in my life.
tell You il is invigorating to bound
out of bed in the morning before sun
rise, and to work a while before break
fast. The birds sing so charming,y.
besides, and then ! have a splendid
appetite by the time the bell rings
Oh. fudge. Ned You will be an
old man now before your pa. rather
lay IN bed mornings and hear them
sing than to get up and dig in the
dirt | tell you it is a luxury 10 lay
awhile in the morning | am always
glad If mother forgets TO call nae a
second time, so that can lay back in
the pillows and have another sleep
Continued next week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

From Chicago and the Central States
and two nights from the Atlantic Sea-
board, on the Colorado Special. Two
fast trains daily via the Chicago. Union
Pacific and Northwestern Line. over
the only double track railway between
Chicago and the Missouri River. sum
mer tourist tickets TO Denver. Colorado
Springs and Pueblo and return daily, be-
ginning June /, $50 from Chicago. Cor
responding rates from other points. All
agents sell tickets via this line Send
for maps, booklets, hotel lists, etc. Ad-
dress,
w. A. Guerin, Genl Agt.. Passenger
Dept, II Campus Martius, Detroit,
Mich. 15t6
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

chickens before they are Matched"
At any rate" replied Ned, ''the
only outlay will be little time to train
the vines. pick off the bugs and pinch
back the buds"
Ned had no easy time during the
summer months. He had many battles
with weeds. potato beetles and squash
bugs but he was industrious and pa
tient and he was most always victor
ious. as will be seen in following chap
ters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
ST. JOSEPH DIVISION,

Leave St. Joseph daily S p. III. and 10
p. III.
Leave Chicago daily $50 a III. and
1890 p. III.
Connections are made with the p. NJ.
Ry at St. Joseph and Holland with free
transfer of baggage.
The right is reserved TO change this
schedule without notice.
J. 5. MORTON, J. II. GRAHAM,
Sec'y and Treas. Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
Dock Chicago, foot Wabash Ave. Tel
ephone 2I62 Central.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
EXCURSIONS
VIA THE
PERE MARQUETTE

Grand Rapids sunday June II. Rate
S1.25.
Train will leave Alma at $40 a. III,
See posters, or ask agents for particulars.
I5-It II. /. Moeller, c. Z. A.
saginaw and Bay City, sunday June 4.
Rate csc.
Train will leave Alma at 1921 a. m.
See posters or ask agents for particulars.
II. p. Moeller, CT. =. A. 1916
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

The Record office has secured very
fine line of samples of all kinds of engrav-
ing, including calling cards, at home
cards, reception cards, wedding invita-
tons and announcements, special lodge
and society cards, and special monogram
stationary. Cali and see them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
$1,000 REWARD
Is offered as a guarantee that neither
DIR. Plerce's Favorite Prescription
NOR
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

contains alcohol opium. or any harmful
drug. Any one publishing false state
ments concerning their ingredients Will
be prosecuted. Doctor Pierce's Family
Remedies are compounds of medicinal
principles, scientifically extracted from
native roots that cure the diseases for
which they are recommended. They are
medicines which have enjoyed the public
confidence for over third Of a century.
They are medicines not beverages, made
to satisfy craving for booze"
Golden Medical Discovery" regulates
and invigorates stomach, liver and bowels,
and cures dyspepsia, purities the blood
and tones up the system generally.
"FavOrite Prescription cures female
weakness, irregularities, exhausting
drains. painful periods and kindred all
ments peculiar 10 women. Accept no
substitute for these medicines, each Of
which has a record OF marvellous cures
Substitution means selfshness on the
greater profit on an inferior article.
sour daughter who was attending college
became very nervous and we were advised
TO try DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescriptions
writes Mrs. NJ G. Fox. OF 81 +. Leonard St.
Grand Rapids Mich. 1--WE did so and then
you advised as 10 get the Golden Medical
Discovery also She took four bottles OF
the Prescription and three OF the Golden
Medical Discovery. and you never saw such
a change In person. She said she did not
feel like the same person. She was about
seventeen years old at the time. will gladly
recommend DR.. Pierces medicines 20 every
one. i advise parents who have young
daughters who suffer from nervous troubles
to try DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription at
once. i am sure IL will help them"
&En nm GIVEN AWAY, in copies OF
*OODooo The Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser a book that sold TO the ED
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

Half fare will be granted by all
railroads In Michigan TO Flint's
Golden Jubilee June fth and sth. On
turn ur 10 the 10th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
Grand Trunk R'y System.

All trains except Sunday.
c. G. ROBINSON, Agent.
Owosso, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

tent OF 10000 copies q few
years ago. at sl.5O per copy.
Last year we gave away
go. goo worth OF these invalua-
BILE books. This year we shall
give away 10000 worth Of
them. VIII YOU share in this
benefit III SO. send only q
one-cent stamps TO cover cost
OF mailing only for book in
stiff paper covers. or 81 stamps
for cloth-bound. Address Or.
h V. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
RAssETT & SMITH

An active experience of twenty years in
the real estate business of Los Angeles
and the land business of Southern Cali
fornia certainly ought to be sufficient
comment on the qualifications of ,Messrs.
r. S. Bassett and Fred j. Smith, COM
posing the above firm. as traders in these
properties. Messrs. Bassett &, Smith oc-
cupy rooms 2o7 and 2oS at 2o2i5 South 1!
many years headquarters. for bargains in
and information concerning city houses
and lots and country homes, farms,
ranches, orchards, groves and gardens.
They are prominent members of the Los
Angeles Realty board and have thor
ough acquaintance, with real estate men;
Those wishing to buy any description of
real estate or those having properties for
sale will find what they want by calling
at tehir office or writing to them. They
deal in all descriptions, of city and coun-,
try property. and make a specially OF
ranches. Persons seeking city homes,
whether of a costly nature or at moderate
price, close in or in the suburban settle
ments, will be shown what they are look
ing for. Messrs. Bassett SS Smith are
among the most active, well Informed and
successful real estate operators In the
ri
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
GUlLLERMO ANDRADE,
MEXICAN CONSUL

It requires a man of exceptional ac-
complishments to fulfill acceptably the
duties of a consul representing his native
land as a resident of foreign country
He must be not only shrewd and capa-
BILE man of affairs. acquainted with all
life, but must also include the character
istics of a diplomat. He must be a lin
guist, necessarily speaking at least two
languages He must have tact and
good address. He must be observant and
resourceful and progressive, and ever on
the alert to protect the interests of his
countrymen and to keep his home gov
ernment informed in all the details of
the commercial life of the locality to
who may lay fair claim to the possession
of these fortunate traits to an unusual
degree is Guillermo Andrade, the accom-
plished representative of Mexico as the
consul to Los Angeles. Mr.. Andrade was
appointed by President Diaz to fill this
important post in the sister republic i'll
April, 1897, and has remained in the con-
sulate ever since, fulfilling its arduous
duties in highly creditable manner. Mr.
Andrade speaks English fluently, and IS
kindly and courteous to all, while guard
ing zealously the interests of his COM
patriots. He is assisted in the duties OF
the consulate by Enrique de la Sierra
who enjoys che title of chancellor of tho
Mexican consulate. This gentleman was
appointed by President Diaz in December,
1904 and has proved himself valuable
member of the diplomatic service The
Mexican consulate occupies suite OF
rooms Nos. 3O3-9O4 4-SO5, in the Thorpe
building, which are handsomely appointed
and comprise a favorite meeting place for
natives of Mexico to exchange views and
Sattla differenCeS.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
SAWTELLE REAL ESTATE
LOOMS G COLE

Ask anyone familiar with Sawtelle
business enterprises to direct you to the
reliable realty firms and it's dollars to
doughnuts that the name of Messrs.
Loomis & Cole will appear we'll up to-
ward the head of the list.
This progressive firm was established
some three years ago, and consists of
L. D. Loomis and s. Cole, two of the
best posted realty dealers in Los Ange-
les county. Mr.. Cole is the assistant
cashier of the local branch of the Bank
of Santa Monica and is one of the most
responsible citizens OF, Sawtelle, Both of
of high capacity and are known as ex-
ceptionally shrewd judges of property
values in and near Sawtelie.
This firm owns the celebrated Artesian
tract, and the equally famous Loomis &c
Cole tract, which properties include some
OF the most attractive home sites to be
found anywhere along the coast.
These beautiful tracts are laid out In
the most approved manner and are sup
piled with fine water, good light and are
graded in such a manner that the drain
age is perfect
The Loomis & Cole tract contains some
especially desirable residence sites, situ-
ated as it is on an elevation Just north
west Of Sawtelle and affording a COM
manding view of the valley below, the
full view over Santa Monica to the glisten-
ing ocean beyond. Lots in these tracts
may be had on easy terms and every
facility is offered to purchasers.
The office of Messrs. Loomis & Cole
will be found on the Artesian tract, cor
ner of Oregon avenue and Arcadia street,
and also at the Sawtelle bank.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
UNDERTAKES
AND EMBAL MERS
ORR G HINES CO. NNc.)

AS compared with the way in which the
dead of our grandfather's time were laid
to rest, the funerals of today show per-
haps more than anything else the prog
ress of civilization. In Los Angeles we
have several up-to-date and frst-claSS
undertaking establishments whose facil-
tiles for conducting a funeral are unsur-
passed anywhere on the continent Prom
inent among the leading establishments
is the undertaking firm of Orr &c Hines
Co. 0nc) at 647 South Broadway, where
they have handsomely appointed parlors
and spacious and well-kept chapel and
every device and convenience for con-
Quoting funerals in an up to date and
first-class manner. The members or the
firm are Messrs. B. F. Orr and John w:
Edwards, who is manager and funeral
director, and Mrs. Rene Stinson is their
lady assistant. The members of the firm
and their assistant are all well-known
people in Los Angeles, whose high moral
character and kindly sympathetic natures
especially fit them for the high office Of
ministering the last sad duties to our
loved ones. This firm has been estab-
lished here for nearly a quarter of a
century and have continuously grown In
the favor and esteem of their patrons
and the general public. They run an
ambulance, which is one of the finest in
the city, three handsome hearses and
two dead wagons. They carry in stock
one of the finest and most complete as
sortments of burial receptacles shown on
the Pacific coast Their office telephone
10 Main 65
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
MORRIS GoLDENSoN,
FLORAL DECORATOR

Surrounded by vast fields of flowers,
famous all over the world for their prolific
and luxuriant growth and their wonderful
variety and beauty, the city of Los An
geles, itself embowered in fragrant laby-
rinths of rarest exotic plants and roses,
is the school of the floral decorators
art. In all circles. among all people, at
all functions there is a great demand
for floral decorations, and among those
who are prominent in this department of
artistic work is Morris Goldenson, the
well known florist and decorator at 229
West Third street. Mr.. Goldenson began
his business career by selling flowers on
the streets of this city, and has been
for fourteen years engaged as a merchant
in this line of business in Los Angeles,
but only for three years past at his pres
ent number He buys his flowers and
sells them at retail, and make speciality
of bouquets and design work for we'd
dings, funerals and churches, and gives
his artistic professional services to the
decoration. of homes, halls, rooms, etc.
for receptions and other social, religious
or patriotic occasions. Mr.. Goldenson
sells n large amount of flowers in all
forms, for all uses, and does a large and
profitable business.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
cHUTES PARK AND
BIOLOGICAL GARDENS

The Los Angeles County Improve
ment company. with Mr.. Henry Koch
as general manager, and Mr.. u. W.
Ferguson assistant manager, certainly
distinguished themselves as amusement
producers when they instituted the now
famous Chutes park and zoologlcaI
Washin gton streets The above COM
pany has as its board of directors the
following well known gentlemen:
zobelein, H. Koch and A. F. Lapworth.
1t is a somewhat new thing to have
right in the busy district of big city
a full fedged park and geological gar
dens, yet here it is with all its mani
fold attractions for old and young.
Beautiful lawns, charming little lakes,
artistic bridges and rustic arbors carry
cages of wild animals, beautiful foreign
birds, statues, flowers, fountains and
innumerable electric lights at night at
tract the eye and hold the attention for
fractions of this charmed inclosure
probably the drawing card of the whole
place being the attraction from which
the park derives part of its name
The Chutes." Shooting the Chutes' is
thrilling and enhancing, and though
quite within the limit of safe sport, is
exciting enough to attract all lovers or
genuine fun. Then there is the mini
ature railway, beloved of the children.
The theater admittedly one of the best
vaudeville attractions west of Chicago
with performances every day and night,
regardless of the weather There is the
House of Trouble, something entirely
in the line of mazes; the Cave of the
Winds, the Laughing Gallery, the
roller coaster, the deer park, aviary,
aquarium and the children's park
where ponies and goats in charge of
competent men carry the children
delight of the little ones, The 200"
contains some of the finest specimens
of wild beasts in America, including
wolves, wild cats, leopards buffalo,
moose, antelope zebra (Afrcan), zebra
Gndia). nylgalius, bears. African lions
and ocelotes, the fiercest animal known
on the North American continent, and
native of Old Mexico. These are
only few of the interesting features
of the 200" which never fail to in
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
GORDON G. CO., REAL
ESTATE AND MINING

The well known firm of Gordon & Co.,
at 254 and 256 Wilcox building, combine a
general real estate office business with
mining in its various phases bha1f handling o{
operators and as investment agents, and
engaging practically tE in the Sps9eEs oF
and T. G. Gordon. both familiar with the
mining industry Of the Test and haXng Tbn
are largely Interested in the Bagdad
Gold and Copper, company " WHICH Sdr has asa
nard1no county, near Bagdad. The COM
pany are Vigorous r6sN Develop 6TG
have every prospect of a rich mine with
the certainty that they have rdf% l9cated ed
also are controlling factors in the Monte
yuma Mining and smeitting company mn ope
in Inyo county. The Messrs. Gordon buy
and sell real estate on their own ACCOUNT g mt
vestments. They rent houses, collect
rents, act as general financial agents for
property owners and do general real es-
10 o business
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
THE EAGLES NEST

This popular place of liquid refresh
of freedom which occupies a cage on the
premises. The eagle, which is quite tame.
Is handsome specimen of it's noble
thamer the genial proprietor of this es-
tablishment. Mr.. Althamer has carried
on an up-to-date liquor business here for
reputation for his excellent business
methods and the fine quality of his stock.
This liquor store. located at log Pacific
sortment of popular whiskies and supe-
rior cordials, brandies, bitters and other
fine liquors, besides foreign and domestic
celebrated beer. Mr.. Althamer employs
capable bartenders and all the liquors
used IN this establishment are strictly
DiIra
Los Angeles herald., 1905-09-03
LONG BEACH, CAL.
SHAFFER G. PARKS, CATERERS
AND CONEECTIQNERa

Strollng along Ocean avenue, the princi-
pal thoroughfare of Long Beach, one
comes to the establishment of shaffer &:
Parks. These enterprisng caterers and
confectioners have been serving the pop
ulace Of Long Beach for more than a
year. During their short career in this
city, they, have already built up a large
trade. They have the handsomest and
most completely appointed confectionery
In our rapidly growing city, the antique
furnishings presenting a pleasing appear
ance and one has only to pass near to be
lured to this emporium of sweets to par
take of the cooling beverages and deli
cious ices so daintily served. They have
proved to the social set and the public
their efficiency to cater at smart func-
tions. Banquets, receptions. both large
and small home affairs, may be served on
short notice and receive their personal
attention; The ice cream, water ices
and candies are uneXcelled, being man.
ufactured Of the purest materials In their,
own establishment. Nothing appeals to
the connolsseur of sweets as a tempting
box of these dainty and delicious confec-
tions. Shaffer & Parks make a special
feature of their novelty bonbons and
English lollies, which can be so easily
carried about by our visiting tourists
Long Beach has felt the need of such an
enterprising establishment and proves its
appreciation by its generous patronage.