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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
OUTLOOK Is EXCELLENT.

Henry Clews, the New York banker,
in his monthly review of conditions,
says:
Conditions i'll Wall street are alto
gether extraordinary. On every hand
there are signs of recuperation, and bus
mess is rapidly recovering ground lost
after the panic. Improvement in Indus
try and in trade is now being followed
by a good harvest, and the nations cup
of good fortune appears to be filled to
the briIn. This does not mean that we
have regained the activities and profits
of the boom year; they are still remote;
but it does mean that very substantial
and wholesome recovery has already
taken place which promises to continue
for some time to come.
THE controlling factor outside of the
stock market is the crop outlook. This
is exceedingly encouraging. In spite OF
the fact that July aud August are usually
months of deterioration, the prospects
are for large crops of corn, wheat and
oats promise record breaking yields aud
wheat is threshing ont very much better
than anticipated month ago, and it is
quite possible that we may shortly gar
ner next TO the largest wheat crop the
country has ever raised. All fears of
bread famine have consequently dis
appeared, and there will be no shortage
of wheat i'll this part of the world. The
price has dropped to about last years
level, and indications are that we shall
have fair amount TO spare for export.
Since the worlds supply of wheat is
much reduced, not having kept pace
with population, we are certain Of good
prices for our surplus; fact of much
consequence in restoration of our dimin-
ished export trade. Cotton appears to
be recovering somewhat from July in
iuries and in view of the snort-lived
movements in European mills aud the
larger European visible supply, it does
not look as if there would be any serious
shortage in the supply. The situation,
however, favors good prices for cotton,
which will benefit the South and also
help to swell the value of our exports.
AS cotton is an important factor i'll the
supply of foreign exchange bills. ample
offerings of cotton and grain bills would
be useful later on in restraining gold
exports.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26

eration9
To-day if child goes to school un-
washed and half clothed the teacher is
supposed to begin where the mother
failed. Defective eyes, ears and teeth
are looked after and recommended for
medical investigation by hired experts
of the school department. Uncombed
heads are supposed TO be curried into
presentable condition. If either the
hair or clothing of the pupil are infested
with parasites measures of determination
are employed. Troublesome noses are
given such attention as they require.
The scope of education covers practically
all branches of human knowledge, in
GLIDING department, morals and ethics.
and excerpts only religion. which was
once held to be prime necessity.
THUS parents seem to be in process
of elimination from the general scheme
of human affairs. except as a primary
source of population; and the school
teachers already arduous function
merges closer every year to the cradle,
and extends farther and wider into the
general scope of individual needs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Death of {. |. Travis.

Mr.. E. l.. Travis, we'll known to the
pioneers of this vicinity, passed away
at his home in Rome. Lloyd county
Ga. August 10th. 90 Mr.. Travis
settled in Georgia twentv-seven wears
ago, since that time be has made his
two visits to Michigan Mr.. Travis has
been in poor health several months
previous to his death. He leaves one
daughter Mrs. G. F. Wright and one
on E. w. Travis. TO mourn their
earthly loss. Mr.. Travis lived with his
son. E. W. Travis of Georgia. at the
time of his death. Mt Travis at the
time of his death was seventy-two
years of age. his wife preceding him
to the beyond four wears ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
A Delightful Party.

Last Tuesday evening Mrs. Francis
King entertained a score or more of
Alma's Young people at her home on
State street in honor of her guests. Miss
Margaretta Blair and Frank Blair of
Chicago. The porch. garden and lawn
was. illuminated with Japanese lanterns
making the grounds appear as fairy
land. The evening was given up to
dancing to the strains of Davis Bros
orchestra after which refreshments
were served the guests both on the
porch and lawn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
The PIONEERS DAY.
Confined from page one.

COutnueu from page one.
into number four when number
six was really her size.
The food that we used in those DAYS
was not as palatabie as we are now
accustomed too but neither was there
dyspepsia as there is now DAYS. The
principal food those DAYS consisted of
salt pork, cornmeal, JOHNNY cake,
molases and black tea. coffee was not
known. Let me tell you something
about coffee. Among nv numerous
customers / enjoved the patronage of a
prosperous pioneer farmer of Pine
River township and if there was any,
one that has possessed sterling quail
ties it was this farmer whose name
was Mr.. friedrich Wright, / presume
most of you have known Uncle Fred,
as he was Familiarity known. be
USUALLY frequented nv place of bust
ness once or twice a week. and on one
occasion. he and his wife visited
my place and while sitting around
the stove smoking their clay ripes.
Mr. Wright espied sack of coffee In
the store. He asked me. saying
Michael what kind of beans are those
in that sack" ! told him it was
coffee. Coffee, do you hear that
mar" He said to his wife. This is
coffee which we have heard so much
taxed about. suppose we try some of
It," l asked him how much he want
ed. 20 put me up FIVE pounds. F"
When he next visited my place. asked
him, Unce Fred, how did yuou like
the coffee Gosh darn the coffee"
he said. 1--WE boiled it and we boiled
it and the more we boiled il the harder
it got and threw it out to the hogs
and they wouldn't eat it,
Now my friends you can draw your
own conclusions as to the state of
affairs, comparatively speaking, be-
tween the 10Th and Goth century. but
after all we enjoyed life for its SIMPLE
city we enjoyed life for its few re-
puirements. and we enjoved life for
its sociabilities. There were no class
distinctions and we all met on the
same level and were contented. How
ever there was one bad feature that
we had to contend with and that was
Malaria fevers which was caused by
poisnous miasma arising from the
swamps. most every one suffered more
or less with fever -ague. but even
then, think that the mortality was
less than it is now days. when we. have
to be nut upon dissecting tables, cut
open and operated on for appendicitis.
tumors and other kinds of diseases.
NV friends L am not pessimistic.
but in conclusion l will venture to
say that there have been more lives lost
in the past decade or two bv railroad
and steamship accidents, mine ex-
plosions. automobiles and race suicide
than in half century before that.
and had it not been for a steady influx
of emigration. the statistics of our
population at the coming census,
would not have been much greater
than in 1900. and neither do we need
to draw veil of what the future may
have in store for us, as it is only
question of time when more lives will
have to he sacrificed by floating i the
air with aeropplanes. thank you.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26

The Big Rapids Pioneer of last week
said: George G.. Covell, United States
district attorney, has gone to North
Yakima, Wash, to take testimony Ill
the case of the United States against eX-
Postmaster Higgins, of Sault Ste. Marie.
who is charged with the enlightenment
of government money. During his alb.
sence Mr.. Covell will improve his oppor-
tunity to visit the Alaska Yukon- Pacific
exposition at Seattle. He will return
about September l..
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Motor Vehicle Owners.

To all owners of motorcycles, auto
mobiles and other power driven
machines attention: The ordinance
governing speed. and state law rela-
tive to displaying both lights and
number will hereafter i've rigidly en-
forced, and any violation of same
prosecuted to full extent of law violst-
ed. Run within speed limit, provide
your machine with lights and number
or suffer the consequences.
o. l.. Convis,
City Marshall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Dream Land Theatre Patrons.

We owe an apology to our patrons
for not having Miss Blanche Lafay,
the vocalist with US last Saturday
evening At the time of advertising
her appearance it was understood she
would be here. We were more dis
appointed than our patrons Your
money back if you are not pleased
with the entertainment. We aim to
keep our word to the letter and do as
we advertise every time.
l.. j. Rainsberger.
Proprietor of Dreamland Theatre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Flower and Vegetable Show.

The childrens flower and vegetable
show under the auspices of the Civic
League. will be held on Saturday,
Septembre 4th. beginning at eleven a.
IN. in the Alma Free Reading Room.
Admission five cents. The public is
cordially invited to attend. All chill
dren who are competing for prizes
should water their flowers every even
ing in the hot weather and cut off all
seed pods to produce bloom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
ITEMS YOU READM The RECORD q YEAFS AGO
The Following Items will Be of Interest Those Who Were Readers of
The Record August 20 and 81, 1886

The Alan base ball club PLAYED at
Owosso last Friday and as usual were
victorious, the score standing seven to
four.
One of the most enjoyable events of
the season. arranged bv the ladies,
took place at the Wright House Satur-
day evening. About forty guests were
present and the ladies were robed in
sheets with white masks over their
faces. which made them entirely unre-
cognizable. An auctioneer was ap
pointed and each lady was sold to the
highest gentleman bidder as partner
for the evening. The gentlemen who
we're lucky enough to bid In their own
wives were entitled TIC gift and the
single gentlemen who secured an I'M
married lady was also entitled to a
gift Only one married gentleman bid
in his own wife. and one single
gentleman bid in an unmarried lady.
The bidding was spirited and much
merriment prevailed. : The receipts
amounted to $40. which was donated
to the building fund for the new
Episcopal church.
Our town was filled TO overlooking
Wednesday with Sabbath school
scholars from all parts OF this and
Clinton county 1t is estimated that
900 were In attendance from st. Louis
and Ithaca while those from the sur
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26

rounding towns swelled the number
to over 1000. The incoming excursion
trains were met by hosts of people.
headed by the Alma band, and escort
ed to the grove on West Superior St.,
opposite the new college buildings
Married in Alma August 90 at the
home of the bride, VIM. NJ. Thompson
and Miss Harriet Adella Rogers. Rev
j. VanAntewerp officiating.
The Wright House is lively place
evenings. from 40 to 90 usually stop
ping to Supper. The travellers saw this
new railroad arrangement is bonanza
Chas. McNally, so long porter at
the Wright House. took his der arturo
for Detroit last week. ''McGinnis. -
as he was familiarly called was good
man about hotel and We have no
doubt is missed bv frequenters of the
Wright House.
Every true American citizen,
whether he be black or white. who
has the good of his nation at heart,
will heartily applaud the verdict of
the jury in the Chicago anarchy cases,
we're by August Spies, Michael Schwal,
Samuel Fielden. Albert A. Parsons.
Adollph Fisher, Geo. Engleman and
Louis Lingg. pay the ueath penaltv
for throwing bombs in the Hay
Market riots.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Handsomely Entertained.

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. c. d. Bell
delightfully."- entertained a number of
the Misses of Alma in honor of Miss
Marie Fisher of Jackson. The after
noon was devoted 10 croquet and
general good time. such AS Alma
young people are noted for, after which
refreshments were served in the house
and the young lai dies dispersed, de-
claring Mrs. Bell an ideal hostess and
charming entertainer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Advertised Letters.

Alma, Michigan, August 22d, 1909
Advertised letters for the week ending
August 2lst, 1909.
MI. p. A. Billings. Mrs. Anna Cay
wine, Fred S. Covell. Mr.. Van Hust.
VIM. Kinney, c. l.. Lavoy, Mr.. Edwin
Lewis, Henry Lucas, Mr. @. II. McClain,
II. Osgood, Mrs. VIM. Roland. Mr.
WIN. Roland, Fred A. Smith, Earnest
Woodward and Mrs. Amanda S. Yarnell.
The above list if not called for will be
sent TO the Dead Letter Office, Sept
9Th. 1908. c. II. Brown, Postmaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
A G00O REASON.
Alma People Can Tell You the Reason II Is so

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause
of disease, and that is why the cures
are always lasting This remedy
strengthens and tones up the kidneys,
helping them drive out of the body
the liquid poisons that cause backache,
headache and distressing kidney and
urinary complaints. Alma people
testify to permanent cures.
Mrs. NJ. Ziegenfuss. 90S Z. Superior
street. Alma. Mich, SAYS: Doan' s
Kindney Pills are by no means n new
remedy to me. About two years ago
L had bad attack of kidney complaint
and was caused much suffering by
backache and pains through nv kid
news After several remedies | tried
had failed to help me. procured
Doans Kidney Pills from Charles
Rhodes drug store. They not only
removed the backache. but corrected
the kideney difficulty and did me a
world of good. Last spring | again
had occasion to to take Doan's Kidney
Pills and found them just as effective
as before. do not hesitate to give
this preparation my endorsement.
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan and
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26

On December 81, 1907, the membe RS
in good standing of the G.. A. Il. num-
bered 225, l57 and there were 13, 4S9 on
the suspended list. There were remain
ing in good standing December 81. 1908,
220, $40 and S,539 remaining suspended.
The number of comrades reported as
having died between December 81, 1907
and December 81, 1908 was l0,124.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
THE GRADUAL ELIMINATION OF
PARENTS.

Tn Ter the above head the Big Rapids
Pioneer had the following:
at appears to be the tendency of
modern education to relieve parents of
pupils of all moral, social and educa-
tional responsibilities, and to make the
school teacher the all-important func.
tionary in our social system, says the
Detroit News. The proposal is made
that school savings bank system be
attached to the public school system for
the purpose of intoxicating a spirit of
thrift, which is sadly deficient in the
average young American, if not in his
elders. This is excellent in its intention
but where are the responsibilities of the
teacher to end, and what duties will
remain to the parents in the next gen
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
DO You Want HELD.

Those wishing young lady student
help in their homes for the coming
year, should address Rev. Samuel z.
Todd. 1912 Garfield Ave-, Bav CITY
at once. Mr.. Todd has several young
ladies on his list who are anxious to
assist In house work in return for their
board and room. K
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
SUBSCRIPTION, 81 90 PER YEAR.

Inc RECORD is entered at the postofhce in
Almafor transmission through the mails as sec
ond class matter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
UNITED BRETHREN.

Beginning on Sunday, August goth,
English Lutheran services will be held
at the U. b. church at so p. NJ, every
two weeks. The Reverend Adolph
Sauer, of st. Louis, will deliver the
sermons
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26

President Taft weighs 800 pounds.
That is the reason government officials
and members of congress don't like to
have him set on them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
Church noteS.
ST. MARY's CHURCH.

St. Mary 's-Sunday August 29th, at
Alma; High Mass and sermon at 1890,
Evening, Rosary and Benediction at $3.50
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26

The county fair is in full swing this
week. If you have not already been
there, lay off day and join the crowd
at Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-08-26
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Rev. Mr.. Higgins will occupy the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning at 1880.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
J. n. Gates In Serious Condition.

J. II. Gates went to Denver yes
terday. accompanied by Dr.J.C. King.
and will enter hospital there for the
purpose OF having an operation per.
formed for necrosis OF the lower jaw
bone Mr.. Gates has been III for
several weeks, and his condition has
grown steadily worse. About five
months ago be had tooth extracted.
anG a part OF the root was broken off
and left In the Jaw bone. He did
not experience any trouble until
about six weeks ago. but sine then
has been having very serious time.
Necrosis OF the bone developed and
II has been necessary to lance his
throat on several occasions, besides
removing all of the lower teeth. He
has had great difficulty in swallow
Ing during the past week. ana his
condition became SO serious that II
was thought best to go to Denver and
have an operation performed by a
specialist
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
For Msrisor'eus Service.

Joseph Posi-. engineer. and VII.
liam Reagan. fireman. were the only
employees on the Arkansas River d.
vision Of the Santa Fe who had mer-
1t marks placed to their credit dur.
ing the month Of June. according to
the Santa Fe Employees Magazine,
received this week. The credit
marks were for services rendered as
follows:
Joseph Posi-. engineer, Arkansas
River Division. five. for doing switch
ing a; Dodge City with . road en-
gine. on account Of the switch en-.
gine having been turned In.
Joseph Posi-. engineer. and VIII
liam Reagan. fireman. Arkansas River
division. ten each. in appreciation
OF efficient service rendered In dis
connecting the limited's engine and
taking the train into Dodge City on
time.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
BASEBALL DOPE.

Manager Walters. Of the Pueblo
ball club. has secured another pitch
er. who Joined the Indians at Lin
coin one day this week. The new
man is a brother OF Third Baseman
Locke. formerly captain OF the La
Jun,a team. He. halls from the Ohio
and Pennsylvania League. where he
had a good record last season.
The Las Animas ball team y in
good condition. financially as well as
physically. The games on the ith
and 5th were record breakers. and
after all expenses were paid the
treasurer had In his box five hundred
and forty dollars In cash. Three
hundred OF this amount will be dis
tributed TO the players and the bal
ance kept In reserve. Two weeks Ak,
the treasury contained one hundred
and seventy dollars. One hundred
was given TO the boys-Bent County
Democrat.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
Judge Dixon crisieisss Supreme cevr,

Judge n. Walter Dixon filed an ap
plication In the supreme court In
Denver Thursday In what l. known
As the local option case This Is the
case decided ten days ago by the SUI
preme court In which such a sweep
ing decision IL given against the sa
loon interests. The Judge. In his sp
plioation maintains that the judges
looked at the question from the
standpoint Of politicians instead OF
the standpoint Of local option. and
from the alleged unfair view the de
cision must necessarily be unfair.
The Judge also claimed thA, wher
the case was up for oral argument
Attorney General waidron. who IL as
sociated with Judge Dixon In the
case. occupied all the time In tn.
oral argument and discussed nothins
but the constituiionali,y OF tho Law
and left no time for him to discus,
the genuine merits Of the case. Mr.
Dixon wants thu case opened up II
order that he can orally tell the cour'
his views on the statutory question.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
New Factory superintendent.

The importance Of Rocky Ford rs
a beet sugar center Is evidenced by
the latest action Of the American Beet
Sugar Company in transferring the
headquarters OF General Supern,end.
ent ". II. Baird from Denver to
Rocky Ford. He IL expected here
some time next month and win have
the general superintendency OF all
the factories in the Valley. Ground
was broken Monday. In the factory
yard. for his residence. and work on
it will be pushed as rapidly as pos
sible. II will be similar to the Win
terhalter home.-Rocky Ford Trib-
une.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
Ia Junta's Base Ball Fence.

From all sources comes praise for
the team except from La Junta
sports. who claim they are the only
onlies. La Junta has won several
games, and II you will notice the
score there are always from one TO
four or five home runs. which en-
ables them TO get lead which is
hard to overcome. II you will 20 to
La Junta and look at their ball
ground you will see the reason for
the so-called home runs: A high
fence stands Just right for the La
Junta batters TO place a hit just over
II. which on regulation diamond
would not be even safe single. The
bunch at La Junta knowing this. try
to place their hits SO they will 20
over the fence and home run be
made In a walk Visiting teams
there. not having the practice on
this fake ground. try 10 avoid the
fence. batting the same as they
would on. any fair open ground. and
this is where they lose out When
sport and victory are the ends in
view for any town. II ceases to be
with this dead open and shut shell
game OF the La Junta tall fence -
Las Animas Democrat.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
|EpH Great American Game
I'M PEW INNINGS WITH THE FANS
AT HOME AND ABROAD

grounds tomorrow at 1870. II Is
said the finances Of the La Junta
teams hackers are running low, and
that the big team will disband upon
their return home. They are gen.
tlemanly lot OF professional ball play
ers. and appreciate their pleasant
treatment while In Ration.
The tase ball team has been one
Of the best advertisements La Junta
has ever had. and has certainly done
q great deal toward putting the town
on the map this seasou-.Raton
Range.
La Junta tribune., 1909-07-17
sessisss rs~n Movement.

Club~omcn are bent on max ms
Spokane. Wash. . spoticss town
Each block In the city Ia TO come
under the supervision OF one ciut
member. ~ho. after having reclaimed
Il from Uttered allcywAys and tir
cans. viii intcrcst the residents Ia
planting flowers. shrubs and trees.
AZ . recent meeting Of one oe ths
clubs the president Of the park com
mission urged the women Of SPOKANE
70 tAke a. active part Ia the cit,
bsautifsl campaign and committees
were appolnted 70 make arrange
nsats. A seseeai plan Of the vorl
vas ostlined b. Ars. n. W. Ailen
pessiasat q the state fcdesatton d
wo0Aa's Cubs. at . luncheon. Mrs
Ana rseoaass1sd the use q II,
Block system. and several Of ths
voosa prsssat sxpressed tAeis WI
insnsss 70 take charge q noes thas
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