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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
COMING SPRING ELECTION

year to name their legislators and gov
ernors and administrative officers with
out any intermediary agency; in the
other, the legislature has empowered
the people to enact for themselves the
limiting and governing principles and
regulations under which they would
empower the legislature to make laws,
and the governor and other officers to
execute and administer the laws for
many years to come. There is no COM
parison in the Importance of the two,
and it would be deplorable if the voter
should give to this matter languid and
indifferent attention. This is not likely
to be, and the two unusual issues on
this occasion will doubtless be mutually
helpful in attracting attention and in
terest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

There is another act of the last legis-
lative session, aimed to secure better
attention to amendments and other
questions submitted to voters at election.
That lack of attention has not been so
much from Indifference as from want
of information; and this is provided for
i'll Act No. %, which requires the secre-
tary OF state to prepare statements of
the purport, nature and effect of such
amendment or other question. These
are to be supplied to all newspapers in
the state three times-sixty, thirty and
fifteen days previous to day of election,
and also at each polling place, printed in
English, German, Holland and Polish.
This will evidently apply to the ap-
preaching vote upon a constitutional
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

This opportunity is one of more inn
portance than the opportunity of voting
on the direct nomination of officers to
be elected next fall That is but the
experimental test of "a new law, which
may be altered or repealed in year,
this is proposition to outline the gen.
'eral policy and methods of the state for
the next quarter or half century. In
'one, the legislature has put into the
hands of the people the authority this
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
JUDGMENT FOR 500
Recovered by Union Telephone Co. for
Damages To Their Lines.

The Union Telephone Company re-
covered Judgment of 800 and costs Sat
urday in Justice Spinney's court against
James Bremen, who resides near
Wheeler; Bremen being one of the
contractors in constructing a county
ditch, laid the company's poles on the
adjoining land where they were in the
way of the construction of the ditch,
with the result that their line was
broken down and communication stop
ped between here and Saginaw. w. A.
Bahlke represented the company and
Jas. G.. Kress appeared for the defend
ant and will appeal the case to the cir
cult court.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
HIGHLY RECON- MeNDED.
DIR FranIfa, of Detroit, Gsecured for
Lecturer by the worean's Club.

A lecture which promises to be of un-
usual interest will be given by Rabbi
Leo M. Franklin in the Presbyterian
church Monday evening, January %.
under the auspices of the Woman's
Club. DIR. Franklin is one of the men
who stands foremost i'm the ranks of
those who are struggling to undo the
Of ages, and to make religion
a bond of brotherhood between men and
not barrier Of separation. The sab
ject of his lecture will he "The Jew of
History and the Jew of Fiction"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

women IN every community of the state.
Forest questions are being discussed by
committees Of national and state legis-
latures and by the public. Much good
can be accomplished if there is organiza-
tion of effort.
The Michigan Forestry Association
holds annual and special meetings for
the discussion and exchange of ideas,
and TO stimulate interest in its objects
1t also sends free to every member, a
very able weekly publication, The
State Review" which is the official
organ OF the Association, and all PAM
phlets, bulletins and reports of the
Michigan Forestry Commission. And
1T intends to send out reports and
papers, giving results of Investigations
bearing more or less directly on forests
and their utilization and the results of
forest experiments.
The annual dues are, for active MEM
bers 81, which includes the subscription
to the State Review.
Wa OiiAJ ClOSluR, UIldU lOCdl
auxiliary committees are being rapidly
organized in various counties of the
state. In Gratiot county our committee
has twelve members, headed by Prof.
Transeau of Alma College, chairman;
Prof. K. ID. Pennell, secretary and Mrs.
w. A. Bahlke, Treasurer.
On Tuesday, January Both at 500
o'clock in the Presbyterian church at
Alma, there will be a free meeting in
the interests of forestry in this state, at
which there will be interesting addresses
by DIR. Roth of the University of Michi.
gan, the great forestry expert; Mr..
Arthur Hill, of Saginaw, and other able
speakers. | hope most sincerely we may
see you all there on that occasion.
An opportunity was given those who
wished TO join the Association, and
literature was distributed to all who
were sufficiently interested to take it
away with them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
THE MAJORITY SAY NO.

an the same months last year. At 81
mills and elevators from which reports
have been received there was no wheat
marketed in December.
The average condition of live stock in
the state is reported as follows: COM
lparison being with stock in good, healthy
and tlfifty condition: Horses 96, cattle
96, sheep 9S and swine per cent.
Thesverage prices january Of some
of the principal farm products in the
markets where farmers usually market
such products were as follows
The average price of wheat per bushel
was 20 cents, rye 19 cents, corn 4S cents
and oats 81 cents; the average price OF
hay per ton was $124
The average price of fat cattle was
$3.49 per cwt., of fat hogs $4.68 per cwt.
and of dressed pork $5.9S per cwt.
The average prices of each class of
horses was as follows: Under one year
old 1866; between one and two years
old $s9!06; between two and three wears
old $i07 9S and three yeans old and over
$li7os.
Miicia cows were WORTH $33. IL per
head. Cattle other than milch COWS,
under one year old. were worth, per
head 9.9s: between one and two years
old sl7.O0; between two and three years
old 5000 aud three years old and over
e34.17.
The average price Of sheep under one
year old was t4.OS. and one year old and |
over 400; hogs not fatted were worth |
s4. III per cwt.
The prices given are for the state.
The prices of farm crops are in most
cases considerably lower than one year
ago; this is especially true of wheat and
rye where the decrease is respectively 80
and % cents. All grades of horses are
higher than one year ago; also cattle
and hogs, both alive and dressed, are
worth more than in January 1905.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

The Thursday afternoon program
opened with the question box, in charge
OF =. "A. Taylor, and the range of inter
negatives covering almost everything a
farmer could wish TO know, was satisfact-
orily answered and discussed at length
DIR. Stiles Kennedy answered the ques.
ton Should Agriculture be Taught in
Our Public Schools?" and said that the
elementary subjects would be of lasting
benefits TO scholars even if they never
put them into practice. All the sciences
excepting agriculture are now taught in
the public schools and their education
naturally tends TO take them away from
the farm, and still the farmers cry that
they can't keep their boys and girls on
the tarm. The first thing boy learns
is chores, and he is kept at chores until
he never thinks of the farm but what
he thinks chores. He is kept ignorant
OF the interesting and attractive science
of farming and goes to the shops, the
factories, anywhere to avoid chores.
@. H. Alvord was assigned the SUBJ
ject Profitable Pork Production" in
which he said this branch of agriculture
should receive more attention than it
now does. Farmers raise hogs in
haphazard way not knowing the cost of
production and many hogs were not
paying 10 cents for the corn they ate.
The profit of the pigs depends on how
they are bred. Careful selection is
necessary, and the large frame, good
length and prolific mixer were three of
The most important features. A pure
bred sire should be used by all means to
assure quick maturity and good form.
Feeding is another important factor.
DON'T stuff them but feed regularly.
'ive them corn at night but don't de-
'end on corn altogether. Oats and
'arley ground together is excellent hog
eed. The secret of successful hog rails
ng is to breed good stock, feed well
nd get them to market before prices
rop. This is done by feeding corn in
pring before the early crop.
Mr.. Tyler then told the audience why
iey should join the society. and the
ay they proceeded to put down their
ames was evidence that they agreed
ith what he said.
Potato Culture was then handled
y. A. Taylor, who is a very success.
u potato grower and has had some
markable results from his expert
ents. He advises to plant early, har.
sc early and sell early. Plant them
check rows 32 inches apart, with two
'od eyes in a hill, and cultivate as long
possible. The bug proposition may
settled by going over the field every
EEK regular with spraying machine.
uing A grade Paris green.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
LIVE STOCK IN
EXCELLENT CONDITION
Present Prices of farm Produce Goa
siderable Lower than Oue Year
Ago

The temperxnlTe during Recember
according to the Michigan State Wealth.
er Bureau, was over three degrees above
the narmal. The departure wac quite
uniform Throughout the state. The
precipitation was below the normal, the
departure for the state being three
fourths of an inch below the average.
The ground was not well covered with
sBow during the month and some corre-
spondents are of the opinion that some
damage has been done to wheat.
In answer TO the question, HAS
wheat during December suffered injury
from any cause?" 154 correspondents
in the state answer "yes" aud 377 mo-"
and in answer to the question, HAS the
ground been well covered with snow
during December" Al correspondents
answer "yes" and 497 "no."
TIE number of bushels Of wheat
reported by farmers in December at the
fiouriag mills is 2O0,57s, and at the
elevators 1871 .495 or a total of 1882 ,073
bushei OF this whole amount 235, 724
bushels were marketed in the southern
four tiers Of counties, 80,1 bushels in
the central counties. and l6,169 bushels
in the northern counties. The total
number OF bushels of wheat reported
marketed in the five months, August
December, is 1874 1882. which is 1885,
027 bushels more than reported marketed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
THE INDIAN GOT 1T.
Masquerade Skate at Maple Grove Kinks
Great Success.

A great array of costumes was dis
played at the masquerade party in Maple
Grove rink last Tuesday evening. There
wasn't room enough in the hall to accom-
modate the crowd, but everyone was
good natured.
The most attractive costume was an
Indian suit worn by Joseph Dunseith
and he looked fresh from the Pottawot
tonne tribe. He was awarded the first
prize, pair of ballbearing skates.
The half-mile race for gentlemen was
won by Frank Moore, and Mrs. Dunseith
captured the first price in the ladies
race, each receiving fine pair of skates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
SUFFER WITH COLD FINGERS.
Don't Compel the Mail Carriers to Dsx
Pennies ost Of Cold Mail Boxes

We, the undersigned Rural Carriers
of Alma Post Office, do hereby respect
fully ask our patrons to remember we
sometimes have cold fingers. We are
all of very accommodating nature,
and willing to grant favors, but we
earnestly ask each and every patron TO
grant us this one favor, abandon the
habit of placing pennies in mail boxes.
This is a privilege which great many
patrons are abusing. Buy small
quantity Of stamps or stamped envelopes
and keep them on hand, thereby saving
us much ANNOYANCE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
WARNING OF A SEER.

"A resident of Ohio had her fortune
told before visiting relatives in Alma
cimring the holidays. The fortune teller
saw in the near future great fire near
property she owned i'm Alma. She saw
her nire insurance agent here and had
her policy increased from January l.
Dean & Coz fire on January 10, was
gust about oAie block from her house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
KICKED IN THE FACE.
Ayron DunkIe Severity Injured in Alma
Last Saturday.

While driving his team up Superior
street last Saturday about noon, Myron
Dunkle was Kicked in the face by one of
his horses and sustained severe fracture
OF the jaw. He was picked up uncon-
scious and carried into Sweets feed barn
Dr. McClint0n was summoned and
made the injured man as comfortable as
possible and took him home. His con-
dition is not serious.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
PRIZE WINDOW DISPLAY
Medler N Silsbee Receive Check From the
Postum Cereal Co.

Medler q Silsbee received a check
this week from the Postum Cereal Co.,
of Battle Greek, as a prize for one of
the most attractive window displays OF
their goods. The judges in this contest
were selected from the representative
ladies of the Woman's League of that
city, and their selection speaks well for
Alma's enterprising grocery firm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
THE REV. Mr.. USSHER
viii Speak in the Episcopal Church This
Evening Followed by Reception.

A lecture will be given in St.
Johns church this evening by the Rev.
Mr.. usher, who has recently returned
from a two years tour of the world,
and he will speak of his observations
during the trip. The program will be
followed by reception in the Guild
room. Everyone cordially invited.
PROGRAM
Organ Prelude Mr. Carlyle Walker
Hymn, No 749 20 Zion, Haste"
The Congregation
COLLECTS
Violin Solo-"Melodie in +" Rube nstein
Mr.. ). Dudley Tinker
Vocal Solo The Way of Peace"
Mrs Dingwall
Anthem Mount Zion"
The Choir
Hymn, From Greenland's Icy Mountain ="
The Congregation
ADDRESS
THE REVEREND SYDNEY n. USHER
o. of Philadelphia.
Ohertory Solo He Shall Feed His Flock
Mr.. T. George Timby
hymn. The Morning Light is Breaking"
The Congregation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

State Highway Commissioner, H. 8.
Earle gave hurried talk on "Improv-
ing Roads Mr.. Earle's time was linn
tied as 1t was necessary for him to catch
the O'Clock train and his address was
somewhat abbreviated. He told of
Continued ON page 9.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
HORSES wANTEa9.

HCGseswanted by King Buos of Grand
Rapids. Parties having all purpose and
heavy draft horsel for sale, enquire of
or address Fred Church, Alma, Bell
phone. 46-tf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
NOTICE.

will be at the City Hall. Friday of
each week from now until March I, 1906.
for the purpose of collecting city taxes.
]. A. BAKER.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
NOTICE

Mrs. Blackmore and rs. wadley are
now prepared to do all kinds Of dress
making ut Mrs. Wadley's residence on
Center street. 49-t-2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

The committee of the trustees of the
state sanitarium for consumptives. to
be established under the act of the re-
cent session, has gone east to inspect an
institution in the Adirondacks and
others, pending a decision upon loca-
ton, which now seems to lie between
Howell and Milford, though DR.. Shum-
way, secretary of the s,ate board of
health, strongly favors location in the
northern part of the lower peninsula,
where the state has plenty of land which
could be devoted TO the purpose, and
where other conditions, seem TO be favor
able. He regards the arguments for
location OF quick and easy access to the
populous centers of the state as reasons
why such locations are undesirable for
the purpose, and situation more iso-
lated from the haunts of civilization and
from much visitation from friends of
the patients he considers preferable.
The location will probably be decided
within month or two, ready for opera
tions in the early spring, if buildings
have to be built.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

nR EELsONrF. McCLINToN Graduate I'm
IL fTersity OF Michigan. Ofioe New Pollasky
Block. 0ffice hours, 80 to $40 and 700 TO e;s0
.. m Both Phones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19
PROFESSIONAL.

r F.SUYDAM, M. D., Physician and Surgeon
d. Once opposite Church block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

AR. K. T. Lamb, ofhce In Bahlke building
~ ofice'hours, tote ~ a. m, g to and to
y. m. Night calls at office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-01-19

nR A. STEADY Physicisa and suTeeen.
IL office in Nermeulen block Office hours
from 10 10 a. m IS TO 4 and TO 9 80 p. m Night
calls at residence tn the Decker house. Union
phone No i6 Office phone IS.
TAS. @. KRESS. Attorney and Solicitor. Oh
u foe. and opera house block. Alma, Mich.
Phone No. l6. Practice in Civcut, state ano
I nited States Courts.
RERC HAYES, Attorney at Law and solicitor
I'D in Ghancery. Circuit Court Commissioner
for GratTot County, Michigan. Once in New
Pollasky Block, Alma. Mich
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-11-14
Too Weak to Pull Trigger.

Union, Nov. 8.-Because his little
fingers were too weak to pull the
trigger of 38.calibre revolver is all
that kept little James Mulvenhill,
aged 6 years, from killing his nurse
recently, because he thought she was
trying to sell his little baby brother.
The nurse had been teasing little
Jim about how she was going to give
his little brother away, and had the
youngster greatly worried. At last,
when no one was looking, in despera-
tion he went to drawer where his
father kept revolver, though it had
not been taken out in about six
months, and going back to where the
nurse was, when she looked up, to
her terror, she glanced down the
barrel of a big revolver. He tried
to pull the trigger, as half crying he
said: "I'll kill you if you try to sell
my brother;" but his fingers were
not strong enough, which saved the
girls life.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-11-14
The Modesty OF Women

Naturally makes them shrink from the
indelicate questions, the obnoxious ex-
aminations, and unpleasant local treat
Z ments, which some physicians consider
essential In the treatment of diseases of
women. Yet, II help can be had, 1t is
OClter to submit to this ordeal than let
Yfiisease grow and spread. The trouble
HsChat so often the woman undergoes all
the annoyance and shame for nothing.
Thousands OF women who have been
cured by DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion write In appreciation of the cure
which dispenses with the examinations
and local treatments. There Is no other
medicine so sure and safe for delicate
women rs "Favorite Prescription" 1t
cures debilitating drains, irregularity and
female weakness. It always helps. 1t
almost always cures. II Is strictly non
alcoholic, non secret, all It's ingredients
being printed ON Its bottle wrapper; con-
tains no delsterious or habit forming
drugs, and every native medicinal root
entering into Its composition has the full
endorsement OF those most eminent In the
several schools OF medical practice. Some
of these numerous and strongest Of pro-
fessional endorsements of its Ingredients,
will be found In a pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also In o booklet mailed
free on request, by DR.. r. ". Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N Y. These professional en-
dorsements should have fur more weight
than any amount of the ordinary lay, or
non-professional testimonials.
The most intelligent women now-a-days
insist on knowing what they take as med
icine instead OF opening their mouths like
lot Of young birds and gslptng down
whatever is offered them. "Favorite Pre-
scription " Is OF KNOWN coMPoslTToN. 1t
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
D1, Pierce's Medical Adviser Is sent free
on receipt of stamps to pay expense of
mailing only. Send to Dr.. II. v. Pierce,
N. ", 81 one-cent stamps for pa
spef covered, or 81 stamps for cloth bound.
If sick consult tho Doctor, free OF charge
by letter. All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets inyigorate
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-11-14
TownviIle News.
[Too Late for Last Issue.

Too Late for Last Issue.
Townville, Nov. 7.--Mr. and Mrs.
S. w. Dickson, of Westminster,
spent Saturday and Sunday with
w. N. Woolbright.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. S. Ashley gave a
Halloween party last Wednesday
night from 8 to IL. All present re-
port nice time.
Clarence Dobbins and sister, Miss
Ludella, spent Sunday with Misses
Bessie and Emma Lee Ledbetter.
l.. @. Speares has gone to Belton
to take up his school.
Jack Harris, of Woodburn, spent
Sunday with his uncle, j. G. Harris.
j. Walter Dickson, of Anderson,
spent few days with his mother,
Mrs. w. A. Dickson, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Cole, of near
South Union, visited relatives here
Saturday and Sunday. Pansy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-11-14
Good Roads are a Good Investment.

The State of New York is planning to
spend $50,OOO,OOO to $10O,0O0,0Oo on the
improvement of its roads. This is good
example for all States to follow. Every
dollar spent in good roads is good in.
vestment. The economic waste caused
by bad roads is not hard to find, and ex-
perts have figured that the economic
value Of the New York plan will save
that State s3S, 900 yearly. In addi-
tion to this, the value of farm lands con.
tiguous to the improved highways will
be increased from $5 to 50 an acre. Thus
the expenditure will put money in the
pockets of the farmer in addition to re-
ducing the cost of sending his produce
to market; it will give decided stimula-
tion to the social, religious and ednca-
tional life. The benefits will not be
shared by the farmer alone, they will be
of equal advantage Go the man living in
town.
New York intends to raise $4,000, ,OOO
of the amount needed to carry through
the plan by a State bond issue, and the
remainder of the expense is to be borne
by the counties.
What New York will do can be done
by many other States. South Caro-.
lima would do we'll to think of this.
Good roads always pay handsomely and
every cent pu6 in them brings rich re-
turns. France has found good roads in
vestments immensely profitable. That
country has expended S3OO,OO0,OOO on
its highways in recent times and nothing
has ever paid better. South Carolina
should be made to profit by the expert
ence of othera.-Greenville News.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1906-11-14
Immigrants In Anderson.

I. Anderson, Nov. S.Anderson's
share of the immigrants arrived
Monday afternoon. There are 81 in
the party, which is composed mostly
of Hungarians and Austrians. They
are healthy and good-natured look
ing crowd. Places had been ar
ranged for them in the mills, as the
party is composed mostly of expert
mill operatives and they will begin
work as soon as they can get settled
in their homes. They are buying
furniture and household articles and
are getting themselves used to their
new surroundings. They were met
at the depot by several interpreters
and all information given them that
was necessary to get them in touch
with their surroundings. The immi-
grants will be employed in the An.
derson, Gluck and Orr Mills. There
are several machinists and briok-
layers in the crowd. y
The experiment of the bringing of
the immigrants here will be watched
with much interest, as labor is scarce
and more will be wanted if the ex-
pertinent proves successful.