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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
CARD OF THANKS.

In the future cards of thanks will be
charged at the uniform rate of one
cent per word, the same as all Want
Column advertising. Formerly uni
form rate of 25 cents was made for
each card OF thanks, some of which
contained only Is or 20 words, while
others contained 20 or 80.
In order to save us the trouble and
expense of opening book accounts
and mailing statements, it is requested
that each card Of thanks be accomp-
anied by cash or stamps for the prop
er amount, at rate of one cent per
word. Is cow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
Men a. Boarders.

A woman who has made n modest
competence by running a private ho-
tel says she would rather have women
as boarders than men. Perhaps they
are a little inquisltive about one an
others affairs, she admits. and dis
posed to find fault oftener than they
are justified In doing. On the other
hand. they usually voice their com
plants either directly or In such
manner that the criticisms soon reach
the landlady's ears Men, on the con
trary. don't lodge so many open com
plants. but they make bitter remarks
one 10 another. and IL Is seldom their
remarks are repeated TO the hostess
until too late TO Offset their bad effect
This woman puts herself on record as
saying that when men are inclined to
he at all disagreeable they are much
more difficult 10 deal with than wo-
men. One can always sOothe disgrun-
tied women by little extra attention
TO their comfort. she says. but the
male boarder or hotel guest who I'M
dertakes 10 criticise "A place harshly IL
hopeless Kansas City Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

The ships log consists OF a log chip
and log line. The log chip is a piece
OF board. shaped like the fourth part
OF a circle, loaded with lead on the
round side. so that It will stand up in
the water. The log line Is $50 to 300
fathoms long. 1t Is wound upon large
reel. so held as to let Il run out easily.
The line is divided into equal parts by
bits OF string run through II, each
marked by the number OF knots In 1t;
hence these divisions are called knots.
The log chip when thrown into the wa
ter stands still and draws out the ies
line as fast as It unwinds. and the
speed OF the ship Is shown by the num-
Der of knots that run out In half min
ute. The usual length OF a knot Is
Alb feet. When II is known how many
or these run out In half a minute, II Is
easy to calculate how many would run
out In an hour by multiplying by 40.
The record Of the heaving OF the log.
as well as all important things happen
Ing on shipboard. Is made In log
book.-Cincinnati Enquirer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

No rock was ever more firmly fixed
than were Mrs Msnser's opinions, but
she considered herself OF an extremely
pliable disposition. with a mind open
TO conviction on all sides.
Its the strange thing to me, the
way the rest OF the family talk as il
l were set In my views" she said one
day to her nephew Williams bride.
with whom she had been laboring on
the subject OF calling cards for more
than an hour. ut seems to me you're
sort or taking the same tone" she con-
tinued. looking sharply at the young
woman. "and l don't want you TO.
There isn't anybody In this world
that's reader to be convinced she's In
the wrong than am by people who
know more than |. All they've got be-
fore 'em. ever. IL to prove TO me that
they do know more than land I tell
you. my dear. there hasn't one OF 'em
ever been able TO In this familyr-
Youths Companion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
DR.. Shops
Restorative
GEO. (. SHARRAR.

Let me mail yon free, to prove merit,
samples of my DIR. Shops Restorative,
and my Book on either Dyspepsia, The
Heart, or The Kidneys. Address me, DIR.
Shoop Racine, Wis. Troubles Of ira
Stomach, Heart or Kidneys, are merely
symptoms of deeper ailment Dss't
make the common error of treating s. a..
ptoms only. Symptom treatment is
treating the result of your ailment, and
not the cause Weak Stomach nerves
the inside nerves-means Stomach weak
ness, always. And the Heart and Kid
neys as well, have their controlling or in
side nerves. Weaken these nerves, and
you inevitably have weak vital organs.
Here is where DIR. Shops Restorative
has made SITS fame. No other remedy
even claims to treat the Inside nerves"
-lso for bloating, biliousness, bad
breath or complexion use DR.. Shops
Restorative. Write for my free book
now DR.. Shops Restorative sold by
George F.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

DIS man to dig for bones he was hunt
ing bugs aud bees and butterflies. To
his great Joy. he discovered a seven
spot bumblebee. As all OF us know.
bum5lebee Is OF dark color. with yel
low spots OH his back. There are Of
ten from Ave to six spots aud only
rarely a seven spotter. This bee. along
with a dozen others. was placed In a
pasteboard box. and when the house
was reached the box was deposited on
Q window sill OF the veranda. Tho
professor had told the widow all about
whales. As soon as he had little
spare time he meant to tell her all
about bumblebees. Two days had gone
by when the moment came. The bone
digging labors OF the day were over
and supper disposed OF when the pro-
lessor and the widow took chairs on
the veranda. He had found the shell
OF a small turtle In the gravel that
day. and he set out to first explain
about that Hiram Stebblns was greas-
Ing his boots and chewing the rag In
the kitchen and could hear every word.
He also knew all about that box OF
bumblebees on the window sill.
According to Professor Sweetzer. tur-
ties had hearts and lungs. hopes and
as to say that turtles loved and were
loved In return. They did not sing like
a bird nor below like a frog. but they
were supposed to have musical ears for
all that. In his earnestness the man
got hold OF the widows hand. 1t was
only his way. III he had got hold Of
her ear 1t would have been the same
He had called her his dear woman and
his dear child half dozen times. and
In his lecture he had got as far back
as the turtles markings when Hiram
Stebbins could restrain himself no lon
ger He saw red. He thirsted for
gore He rose up to do murder. but
checked his onslaught and walked soft
ly into the sitting room. The window
was up and the bee box before him.
while the backs OF the sitters were to-
ward him He lifted the cover and
stepped back.
The dozen BUNDLES had been hopping
mad and calling each other names for
the two days The cover was no soon
er of than they swarmed to get room
to square OF. As they caught sight OF
tie professor and the widow. however.
the Ratchet was instantly buried.
There was wild swoop. followed by
wilder yells. Old seven spot led In the
fray. He IL was who lifted the pro-
fessor over the veranda rail and let
him drop among the hollyhocks while
the rest were paying the widow atten-
tons. The professor ran and was fol
lowed, the widow shrieked and was
stung again and again. 1t was not un-
ill Hiram rushed out with smoke and
fame that she was rescued and a
neighbor woman sent for to treat the
Jumps and bumps and put her to bed
The professor returned not. Old seven
spot wouldn't let him. No news came
from him as the hours OF night wore
on. and Hiram wondered. but next
morning the widow received q note
reading:
"My dear child. please send my
satchel by bearer I'm OF after more
bones. The turtle. as I meant to have
told you. Is utterly without ambition"
wal" said Hiram TO himself as be
worked In the cornfeId that day. there
was the professor and me and the wild
der and the whale and the bumblebees
and II hain't come out top o. the
heap, who has?" .-,.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

Free Samples of 'Preventics" and a
booklet on Folds will be gladly mailed
you, on request, by DIR. Shoop, Racine,
Wis, simply to prove merit. Preventics
are little Candy Cold Cure tablets. No
Quinine, no Laxative, nothing harmful
whatever. Preventics prevents colds-as
the name implies-when taken early or
at the "Sneeze Stage" For a seated
cold or LaGrippe, break It up safely and
quickly with Preventics. Sold by Geo.
T.. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
To Agents.

There is more business and MORE
MONEY FOR YOu in working for the
North American Life because 1t reaches
more people at lower rates than any
other Company.
Write NOW for information as to our
agony contract for 1907, to I4Sot2
+. A. HILTON, State Manager
pos Majestic Big. Detroit, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

Let me send you free. for Catarrh, just
to prove merit, Trial size Box of DIR.
Shops Catarrh Remedy. 1t is a snow
white creamy, healing antiseptic balm.
Containing such healing ingredients as
Oil Eucalyptus, Thymol, Menthol, etc, it
gives instant and lasting relief tc catsrrh
of the nose and throat. Make the free
test and see for yourself what this prepra-
ton can and will accomplish. Address
DR.. Shoop. Racine, Wis Large jars so
cents. Sold by George +. Sharrar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
The Koran

The Koran. or Al Koran. the sacred
book Of the Mohammedans. was writ
ten about go A. ID. by Mohammed. 1t
Is n prose poem of 5000 verses. the
object Of which was TO show that God
had told everything that was worth
telling to Mohammed and that those
who doubted Il should he slain IN this
world and turned over TO Allah TO be
eternaIIy damned In the world to come
There are today some 2O0.0OO.OO0 OF
human beings who profess to believe
In the Koran.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
WHYsuFFER WITH PILEsa

My patrons know that my guaranty
is good and when | say that | guaran-
tee Or. Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure
to cure any case of piles, you may
know that it will do it. II it fails
to satisfy you. will pay you back
he purchase price.
CHAS. RHOADES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
Don't Pay AIimony

TO be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it IL you
keep your bowels regular with DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. Their action is
so gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint.
Guaranteed by G.. e. Shsrrar. druggist.
25c. Try them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

Alexandra Victoria and Her Royal
Fisres, Prince August WiIhsin.
Princess Alexandra Victoria OF Sles-
wick HoIstein. whose betrothal TO
Prince August Wilhelm. fourth son Of
the kaiser, was recently announced. Is
seventeen years old and a charming
girl OF simple. unpretentious manners.
She has been brought up to know how
to work In the kitchen. II an excellent
cook and understands many lines OF
housework which princesses are not
supposed to bother themselves about
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

Piles get quick and certain relief from
DR.. Shops Magic Ointment. Please
note it is made alone for Piles, aud its
action is positive and certain, Itching,
painful, protrudipg or blind piles disap-
pear like magic by its use. Large nickel
capped glass jars so cents Sold by Geo.
+, Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29


She Is the second daughter OF Duk'
Frederick Of Sleswick- Holstein and Is !
niece OF the German empress. mothe
Of her fiance. The latter Is one or tn
most promising OF the kaiser's sons
He Is twenty years OF age and ha
manifested much talent and originality
The emperor thought at one time
sending him 10 the United States. no
for a visit Of pomp and ceremony. bu
to study American institutions. becom
acquainted with typical American citi
zens and perhaps even take course
study at Harvard university. The al
fair with the Princess Alexandra. cu'
mInating In their engagement. put Al
end to plans for this American trip.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
The Best Laxative for Children,

arcnis should see to il that their children have ons
Atural. easy movement OF the bowels each Cay.
not dose the child with salts gripping pills.
aey are too powerful In effect. and literally tear
cir little insides TO pieces. leaving the bowels
eakened and less able 10 act naturally than before.
axative Iron.ox Tablets tone and strengthen
le bowels, and stimulate all the little organs 70
.slthy activity. Chocolate coated tablets. easy 70
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
FOR RENT.

Ten acres of sod land on the Rocking
ham farm to rent to right party for
cropping with either corn or beans.
Cash or share. Enquire of
LOTHIAN ALLEN.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

King Bros. of Grand Rapids are in the
market for two car loads of horses. For
further information see Fred Church or
King Bros. at the Wright House.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
A Narrow Escape

G w. Cloyd. merchant os PUNK
Mo, had a narrow escape four years
ago. when he ran jimson bur into his
thumb. He says: "The doctor wanted
to amputate it but l would not consent,
bought box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and that cured the dangerous
wound" 25c at G.. +. Sharrar's druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

Notwithstanding Bell boys at
Alma Springs Hotel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
Sour
Stomach

No appetite. loss OF strength. nervous
ness. headache, constipation. bad breath,
general debility. sour risings. and catarrh
Of the stomach are all due to indigestion.
Kodol relieves Indigestion. This new discov-
cry represents the natural juices OF diges-
ton as they exist In healthy stomach,
combined with the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties. kodol for
dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion
and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy
helps all stomach troubles by cleansing.
purifying. sweetening and strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. S. S. Ball. Of Rsvensvood. W. Va. ssys:-
" wss troubled With sour stomach for twenty years.
~ sssy."
FoI sAcxAcHG--WGAx xIpnGvs
TRv
eswIyrs KIDNEY and sLApoEa PilLs-ssr sst Safe
Prepared by Z. Q. o.wiTT = co.. Chicago
Sold nv Chas. Rh0das Ain a.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
A Card From Cnas. Rhoades

We have secured the agency for Dr.
Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure. the Dsrs
certain cure for i>-.ss ever discc---.
We personally guarantee it. and will re-
fund the purchase price on every pack
age that fails to give satisfaction.
CHAs. RHoADEs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
GRAHAM I NORYON
IIMV------------
hlNA---------- -----
Daily Steamers from Holland
and St. Joseph to Chicago.

lnterurban car leaving Grand
Rapids at 8:00p. m. connect at dock
with Steamer leaving Holland at
o:30 p. m. Arriving in Chicago
600 a. m. Close connections are
also made with p. IA. Ry., Holland.
The right is reserved to change this
schedule without notice.
Dock in Chicago foot Wabash Ave
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
thas. ssyne controrYns nerves

these same control1ng nerves.
This clearly explains why. as o medicine. DR..
Shops Restorative has In the past done SO much
for weak and ailing Hearts. DIR. 5hoop first sought
the cause OF AL this painful palpitating. sufocAt-
ing heart distress. DR. Shops Restorative-this
popular prescrption-is alone directed TO these
weak and wasting nerve centers IL buildss
Heterogeneous IL offers real. genuine heart help.
II you would hays strong Hearts. strong d.
gestion. strengthen these NERVES - re-establish
them as needed. with
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

DeWitt's Little Early Risers. famous
little pills. Sold by chss. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29
Heart Strength

Heart Strength. or Heart Weakness. means Nerve
Strength. or Nerve Misunderstanding more. Pos
lively. not one weak heart In Q hundred Is in t.
self. actually diseased. II Is almost always .
hidden tiny little that really Is all ut fault
This obscure nerve-the Cardiac. or Heart Nerve
simply needs. and must have. more power. morn
stability. more controlling, more gn>2rniaS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

It's good old world after all;
If you have no friends or money,
In the river you can fall;
Marriages are quite common and,
More people there would be,
Provided you would take Rocky
Mountain Tea.
Stanard Central drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

FOR RENT.
We have about seven acres of land in
side the corporation for rent.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN PRODUCE Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-05-29

Penelope Gardiner held of & =
card at arms length and sI y F.,
critically.
Its lovely. Pen - you ought TO
charge more for your work. You could
get It. you know. Rich women love TO
patronIze girls like you
"who once ate OF their plates, in
stead OF painting plate cards for them ::
] think viii charge Mrs. Fitch half a
dollar more for each OF these cards.
They were done 10 match her Italian
villa dining room. you know
what ! 10 know pursued Pencil
ope's caller. lis that you are going
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12
HAD BORROWED a PAST.
Pittsburg Mans Unique Scheme for
Pleasing His Bride.

There is a man in Pittsburg who
will be married in short while, and
will occupy the house few rooms OF
which he has used during his bachelor
days. He takes the greatest pleasure
in showing his intimate friends about
the place, and is especially delighted
at the establishment they express when
his own den" is reached. He has
always been a quiet, studious fellow,
but as refitted the room gives the ap-
pearance of the Longing place OF a
regular rounder. There are racks OF
long pipes; photographs of actresses
are stuck about the chimney glass; a
shelf of beer stems rune all the way
around the room, and few feminine
gloves, handkerchiefs, and fans are
scattered about Great Scott, Jack!"
the last visitor gasped, where did you
get this outfit, and why?" Bought
out a college fellow" was the com
placent reply. Just think how pleased
that dear little girl will be when she
sees all this truck and thinks how
much wickedness she has won me
away from!"-Harper's Weekly.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12

ming down the stairs, stepped into the
automobile and drew deep, glad
breath of London air.
"Of all the rubbish"
Marjorie! don't you believe In it,"
my dear Isabel" said Grossly,
please don't think I'm such an abso-
lutte fool That sickly scent, the wom-
ans ridiculous pose and voice, the
whole thing was an obvious fraud"
"Unbeliever," she said gaily, "go
yourself and see how soon youth be
converted"
In the park we ran across Lady
Massingham
Il saw you at Fanfare's," said Lady
Isabel, speaking very sweetly, lust as
you were coming out Isn't she mar
vel? She told me such wonderful.
wonderful things"
"She is very uncanny," said Lady
Massingham with slight shndder;
but would rather not talk about her
please"
Lady Isabel deity changed the con-
versation and soon afterwards we
drove away.
What did that fraud charge you,
Isabel?"
Charge me? Why, nothing at all,
of course"
when say you, mean her eli
ents," said. What does she charge
the silly women who go TO herr"
Three guIneas visit, believe"
Three guineas!" echoed, aghast.
why, thought the very worst Of
them only charged guinea"
WELL" said Lady Isabel, you sec.
she isn't real clairvoyant, so there's
my share too for her to pay"
Your share" echoed; but where
do you come in?"
"Oh! / don't come in said Lady IL
abel, as she gracefully bowed to .
passing man, Il only give her the in
formation"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12

have to tell. l still see her--no. It II
all dark STILL" the low voice MUIR
INJURED thrillingly. "Ah! Yes--your
Question-your husband. see him
now--she is with him, this fair girl
her name-her name; 1t Is Mona
be careful-watch him-Be more ami
able to him, more loving-more gem
tie, or he will leave you and go with
her--it all lies in your hands--your fu-
ture life"
With an only half-suppressed scream
OF rage Lady Massingham sprang to
her feet, and Lady Isabel drew me
quickly back to the little ante-room
again.
"Well, she's doing poor old Massing-
ham good turn, anyway; but she'll
never make that cat ariiable, in spite
Of"
She broke of suddenly as Lady Mas
singham came sweeping out of the
room, looking very flushed and very
angry, and, without even seeing Us,
passed down the stairs.
Now, Marjorie, it's your turn"
said Lady Isabel. But for once ig-
nored the compelling hand and, run
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12
sleep and Old Age.

There is no question that the guam
tity of sleep required steadily dimin'
fshes from infancy to old age. This
Is a rather interesting exception to
the general rule that, as In so many
matters, old age returns to the needs
Of infancy. AS regards sleep, old age
is more remote in its needs from in
fancy than in any other period Of life
II elderly people obtain good sleep
during the first few hours, and il they
have not lost that delight In reading
which we all had in youth, but which
50 many OF us curiously lose, their
case is not to be grieved over. The
special value Of the earliest hours Of
sleep, by the way, has been proved by
psychological experiment. The popu
lar phrase beauty sleep" Is well war
ranted. 1t is the early (the deepest)
hours Of sleep that make for health
and beauty.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12
MoRE rAAN he covLD AANDLE.
Brother Jones Was Few Thousand
Beyond His Capacity.

It was little out-of-the-way church
just after the foot washing had been
observed, which is a custom followed
by that particular religious sect OF
people, that the preacher announced
that the congregation would join In
singing hymn No. 20, my Soul, Be ON
Thy Guard; Ten Thousand Foes"
etc. Jones, q red-faced, broad-shoul-
dered giant, tried to put on q lot OF
energy and sing tenor, for this was .
special occasion, and he seemed to be
the whole church. since he was mu-
steal director. and the only choir they
had, as well as janitor and deacon; In
fact he did everything but preach,
Jones rose up and in stentorian tones
began to sing in q pitch too high.
When he got to the second line
("The ten thousand foes" etc. 1t was
necessary for his voice to rise beyond
his capacity, and he broke down. The
congregation began to litter, and a
brother in the front row said: Pears
to me like you re leetle too high"
And the old gentleman in his shirt
sleeves, over in the amen corner, rose
up with a judicial air and drawled
out: "S'pose we just try 5000
Judges Library.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12
a Queer Habit.

A New Jersey dog has a most pecu-
liar habit, which is that regularly
every Sunday and holiday he fights
with some Of his canine friends Ordi-
nary days he is the most quiet and
peaceable dog imaginable, and would
no more think of picking q quarrel
than OF refusing bone. But always
on Sundays and holidays that It is he
celebrates. Out he starts spelling for
IL fight. tail erect and hair bristling.
He never fails to find one, either!
why he does this no one has ever been
able to ind out, but there seems to De
something in the air on those special
days that excites his fighting instincts,
and he never misses an opportunity.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12
Remarkable Rescue.
That truth IS stranger than fiction,

That truth is stranger than fiction. has
once more been demonstrated in the
little town Of Fedora. Tenn, the resi-
dence Of C. v. Pepper. He writes: i
was in bed, entirely disabled with hem
orrhases Of the lungs and throat. Doc
tors failed to help me. and all hope had
fed when | began taking Dr.. King 5
New Discovery. Then instant relief
came. The coughing soon ceased; the
bleeding diminished rapidly. and in
three weeks was able to go to work"
Guaranteed cure for coughs and colds.
SOC and $1.0O, at all drug stores. Trial
bottle freee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-12
a plant Prophet.

There has been found recently In
Cuba a strange plant which has ex-
traordinary powers in forecasting not
only atmospheric, but seismic disturb
ances. When these are to occur twigs
and leaves perform peculiar move
ments, each having its definite signih'
canoe. BY observing them weather
forecasts can Ne made from two to
seven days ahead, and earthquake
forecasts as much as rs days in adj
vance over an area Of 300 square
miles. Volcanic eruption and accu
mutations Of fire damp In mines can
also be predicted.