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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06

hide selfish ambitions or the secret
designs of men. women and factions
who care little for the public good
There are scores of essentials neces-
sarv for the promotion of content
ment. good health. harmony fairness
and prosperity. no one of which can
be developed to successful operatio IN
the presence of sel6shness, avarice,
envy. jealousy or pretense of any
sort
And while / realize that all of the
Objectionable factors named exist in
every community to a greater or less
degree, / reatfirm without hesitation
that never before in the history of
civilization has there been an awaken
ing in behalf of the general welfar e so
widespread and genuine as is in evil
dence at the present time.
From this standpoint / declare my
faith that humanity is always travel
ing the up grade; ALWAYS growing
more intelligent, more reasonable and
just, more generous and impartial,
more honorable. On the other hand
and in spite of recent and Immediate
lv current examples have faith that
mankind is constantly showing less of
avarice, less of biQotrv ard less of all
the disreputsble characteristics COM
monlv attributed to men and women.
As I contemplate this happv aspect il
seems TO me that education is the
Continued on page three
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06

went about our city he found that peo-
ple were identifying the grounds
about their homes.
The toast was purposely cut short.
because of tine lateness of the hour,
and to give Mr.. Stowe ample time.
but the applause with which il was
received. clearly showed that the
professor spoke the sentiment of all
present in his appreciative words con-
corning the benefactions of our distin-
guished citizen. our beloved towns
man, Mr.. "A. w. Wright
L. A. Stowe of Grand Rapids.
editor of the Michigan Tradesman,
aId ex-president of the Grand Rapids
Board OF Trade, responded to the toast
From the Airship."
Mr.. Stowe ingratiated himself with
the banqneters by telling couple of
stories upon our townsmen, w. A.
Bahlke and G. f. Brown. Mr.. Stoves
address was carefully listened TO and
should have been heard by every tax
paver in Alma. We publish Mr..
Stoves remarks in full in this issue
and hope they NAV be generally read
by our citizens. MIR. Stowe said
Never before in the history of civ.
ilization has there been an awakening
in the behalf of the general welfare so
widespread and so genuine as is now
in abundant evidence all over the
world.
This sounds optimistic and pleasant;
but, more than that, it is a state
ment susceptable of proof
Tragic efforts in behalf of the gem
eral welfare are now making in Eu-
ropean Tnrkev and just across the
Bosphorus ingnorance and fanaticism
are taking bloody toll because of these
efforts
But. with this single exception,
peace between political and re-
igious factions prevails over all the
continents and throughout the is
ands of the seas.
Ex-President Castro. of Venezuela,
S the modern "man without a coun-
.rv' because of his opposition to the
Dest interests of the general welfare.
And yet, in spite of the truths /
nave rehearsed. the term general
Welfare" is too often a mere by.word;
| meaningless expression used to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06

solutelv true and necessarily in
tuences the growth and develope-
ment of anv municipality.
Every citizen, and especially every
taxpayer, is interested in increasing
the attractions of his town, especially
as trading and manufacturing
center. and while we may not al
agree upon just how il should be
done the cardinal proposition remains
undisputed. that the city OF Alma
must be trade center: Alma must be
a manufacturing center and our Board
of Trade is the logical medium
through which il can be ACCOMPLISHED.
OF course. il should be, and il has
been the policy of vour board. to very
carefully examine into anv proposition
that has been brought before il: 10
make thorough Investigations as TO
the advantages. and having dstermiu-
ed, to their satisfaction. to act with
determination The old saving that
nothing ventured, nothing gained. -
is true even with reference 10 the
Board of Trade
We are living in an age of rapid
growth. in the greatest country on the
face of the globe and in the best
state in this country. and following
the usual custom of all talks of this
character. feel that it is quite essen
tial that J should read Won few
Permit me. therefore. 10
call your attention to the fact that
In the last report of the bureau of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06

Professor Mitchell responded to the
toast The Isthmus - and began by
saying he was not going TO speak on
the Panama canal. "The present said
he, lis ALWAYS an isthmus between
the past and the future The present
is the result of the forces that have
been at work in the past: and the
Alma of the future will depend on
the stuff the present citizens are
made of
Here the professor briefly reviewed
the past of Alma He pointed out
what some of those present. the old
residents, bad done before manv of us
and said that we. as citizens. were
indebted to them; that Alma is a
better town today because of their
efforts and their sacrifices.
Ever since have known Alma, :"
he continued. I'VE have been es-
pecially indebted to one distinguished
citizen. " He then pointed out that
the finest farms in the state are in the
vicinity of Alma and that for many of
these we are indebted TO this same
distinguished citizen. There is no
city the size of Alma in northern
Michigan having as good roads radiat-
ing In all directions from it as have
we. and this is due TO the fact that
tens of thousands of dollars have been
exDended on them by the same honor
ed citizen and as for manufacturing.
what citv the size of ours has as good
a start2 The sugar factory. the
Alma Manufacturing Plant. the
Central Michigan Produce Co, our
splendid roller mills and others were
mentioned. and all due in large part
TO the munificence of one man. Nor
did the professor forget to mention
Alma College. which he reminded us,
is the wealthiest. the best endowed
college in Michigan. another of
Alma's assets due to him who has
poured out of his abundance for the
building up of our city.
These, he said, are things which
are fundamental and permanent.
These farms roads and factories will
make Alma a more important business
,enter for all time to come. while the
college will contribute to business and
20 culture as we'll p"
Professor Mitchell then emphasized /
he fact that we can best show our
of what we have received
~ taking hold together and continu- I
ng the work that has been so well 4
'egun. He emphasized the import
lnce of what he called team work:
aid they couldn't use the athletic. /
Who wanted to star and plav TO the
that their teams were
weak unless thev all PLAYED together:
hat we would ne strong as Board of
Trade only rs we worked together that
We depended on our directors for
leadership. but we must pull together
o help them both financially and
therwise.
The professor said he was glad he
vas a citizen of Alma: he Rloried in
be fact that il was fast becoming a
citv; said he was told by a
last year that there we're
o houses in Pasadena OF Los Angeles
nth more beautiful surroundings than
Te have In Alma; that wherever he
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06

when he related his mayoralty ex-
periences. The glamor of the posi-
tion was wearing away, but he was
determined TO see that Alma was kept
IL the front ranks during his
administration Apr lause greeted his
remarks.
To the next sneaker, Prof. Mitchell,
was assigned the subject. The
Isthmus -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-05-06
WERE FITTING TRIBUTES.

E. A. Stowe and Prof. j. E. Mitchell Pay Their Re-
spects to the Generosity and Public Spritedness of
Almas Esteemed Citizen Mr. A. W. Wright
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
WHEN SCHOOL BEGINS.

Now that school days have begun
once more a plain. sensible little talk
to mothers who have girls and boys
in the high schools may be of advan-
tage. The summer vacation has doubt
less developed splendid health and a
fine color in the cheeks of these young
students, and the question of keeping
this great physical gain through the
stress and strain of school work
should not be overlooked by parents.
A heaIthful standard may only be
maintained by establishing at the be-
ginning of the school year regular
habits to conform to the demands of
school hours and work. Late hours
should certainly be prohibited, no mat
ter whether they are spent in study OF
pleasure Nine hours of sleep are not
too much for growing girls and boys
and less than eight should not be al
lowed.
Study hours should be so arranged
that between the hour school is on;
and recitations for the next day are
prepared there should come time for
recreation of some sort out in the
open air in which to freshen botf
mind and body. Mothers are apt Il
overlook the fact that one hour Of
concentrated study is far better anC
win produce better results than hour.
of diverted and uninterested work
The mother, too, who allows her child
to occupy a cramped position Will,
reading or to study in a bad light /.
encouraging future 5ackaches anC
headaches. Small children should b.
watched while they are writing. Chill
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
Some Treasured Recipes Of
FOOtlight FaVOriteS
CHOCOLATE CAKE.
BY Rosalind Coghlan.

One and one-half cups graduated
sugar. one-half cup butter. one and
three quarter cups -four, three fresh
eggs. two ounces cocoa dissolved in
five tabiespoonfuls Of boiling water.
one-half cup milk. two teaspoonfuls
baking powder and one teaspoonful ex-
tract vanilla Cream the sugar and
butter together. add the well beaten
yolks of the eggs. then add the cocoa
dissolved in the boiling water. add the
milk. then add the -four and baking
powder. lastly folding in the well beat
en- whites of two eggs, reserving the
white of one egg for the icing, favored
with teaspoonful vanilla.
To make icing take one cup of sugar
and four tablespoonfuIs of water and
boil together until the sugar strings
from a spoon, pour this into the well
beaten white Of one egg. beat thor
oughly until cool. then spread on cake
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08

you want to carry out original patterns
you must trace their subject with
broad double outline of uniform width
Ito stimulate the leading employed in
real stained glass-upon stiff card
board, which should not be very thick
or the cutting out process will be rem
dered very difficult Four or six sec
tions viii be required for the sides and
square piece for the top. The card
board is then laid on a sheet of glass
or very smooth hard wood and all the
intervening spaces between the lines
cut away with a sharp pointed knife
or with small scissors. The keen edged,
delicate instruments used for manicur-
ing are ideal for this purpose. This is
really the only troublesome part of the
work. Once the skeleton framework
of the design is successfully made the
rest is easy. A tiny file or emory pa
per can be used to smooth all rough
edges. Any unevenness must be press
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
HE HOME ATMOSPHERE.

Woman makes the atmosphere of
home. and it is for her TO decide what
that atmosphere shall be. Shame on
the woman who does not make it an
atmosphere of sunshine and love!
Though she may be possessed of the
wisdom of Minerva and the beauty OF
Venus, she is not good or a worthf
woman if she allows her moods and
temper to ruin the home life of those
dependent upon her for happiness.
Women are apt to excuse themselves
regarding their moods and their tenn
pers by saying that they inherit these
peculiarities or that they are the re-
suit of sickness or trouble That is
folly. There is no Inheritance we can
not overcome if we set ourselves about
it, and some Of the people who have
suffered the greatest losses and the
greatest trials in life have developed
the sweetest characters. It is pure
selfshness which permits a woman "a
indulge in these weaknesses
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08

and a top for those intended for lesser
lights. The square forming the top,
on which the sides are firmly glued
holds the shade in place and fits the
holder tightly, preventing the egress
of light from the top. 1t has round
hole cut in IL, larger than the chimney.
from the heat of which it is protected
by loops of wire.
All designs are carried out in the
manner which ! will describe to you d
little later, and here it may be well to
say that this imitation stained glass
may be made to serve other purposes,
such as panels, to hide unsightly views
and in numerous different ways in
which decorative glass is called on to
play a part. 1t will be readily seen
from a glance at the illustrations that
the designs used for this work are sim
liar to those used in the popular art
OF stenciling, obtainable anywhere. If
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
The Gown Of the Season
One Style That Won't Change For Awhile
Scarcity Of the Heaven Born Wife.

saying the same old thing and return
his caresses endlessly. And of course
this is all very nice. but to back up
lovemaking good solid qualities are
needed
One of the most necessary of these
is the ability on the wife's part to con-
troll her temper
The first quarrel is the one to be
avoided once you give a man the
habit of speaking his mind disagree
ably you are lost
Then the talent of homemaking is
one to be cultivated. Some women
can make a coy home in one furnished
room, while others make a palace
dreary.
Sympathy on the wife's part is in
valuable. Many a prosperous man has
married a plain, little, mouse colored
woman for this one quality alone. A
man likes to feel sure that he can al
ways come home and find it
Management of the Home.
Ability to manage a house and to
direct a servant is not to be under
estimated. Love soon flies out of the
window where there is discomfort.
And perhaps the knack of appearing
always well dressed is equally valu-
able. This means more good taste
than expenditure of money 1t also
means cIeverr ess sn adjusting gar
ments, hair, etc This is something
which can be cultivated and which
grows on one. as the opposite extreme
does also
In fact. any thoughtful woman will
see that marriage demands much clev-
erness and good management on the
wifes part if she would make it a sue
cess.
Lack of Hospitality.
People are not as hospitable as they
used to be-" remarked friend of
mine
what is the matter?" 1 asked.
well. the Smiths won't take that
nice apartment on the avenue because
/ it has one more room than the family
needs, and they say they are afraid all
their friends will come camping on
theml"
+ I don't blame them. 1 know Il wo-
man who is being continually bothered
by out Of town friends who make a
hotel Of her house She has changed
her extra room into q Turkish den
placing in ii a hard. bean stuffed divan
with beaded covering instead of a
bed
"There." the mistress of the house
exclaimed IF they want to sleep or
that they cam
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come to stay. for the winter
anyway. No dressmaker thinks
of making a gown in two
pieces. The latest creations on this
order have a long hipped corset sewed
into the waist as a lining. The corset
has the usual front and side elastics
Side" is the wrong word to apply to
these elastics. which are placed so far
back they materially reduce the figure.
Beaded effects are all the rage this
fall. You see them on the jersey
waists now so much worn and also on
the expensive cloth dresses
Cashmere is being revived extensive
ly, and black cashmere trimmed with
satin is especially favored.
The sash with fiat bow in the back
is another feature to be reckoned with.
1t appears on nearly all the imported
models.
last years empire evening dress
can be made UP to date by adding an
overdress of spangled effect and bring
ing one of these sash effects low down
to give the long wasted look
No satin hats will be worn the com
ing winter. White or black MORE viii
prevail instead where the finest silk
beaver is not used.
But silk beaver is the smart thing
above all else. It comes in all colors
and is trimmed with feathers and al
grets, carrying out the soft effect.
BY the way. a great many buckskin
cyrau ShnaC aTa m ba x1roVr, ri,
sides being pretty, are the most prac-
teal shoes ever invented They do not
show the dust and can be worn tor
months without applying dressing. Be-
sides, they go with nearly everything.
Speaking of clothes, have you eve,
noticed how remarkably well some peo-
pie keep them and how rumpled Others
look?
It all depends on the way they are
treated. Cloth skirts should always b.
put on hangers and carefully brushed
when taken off. If dust is left in. the
cloth soon becomes shabby
AS for blouses, their hooks should b.
sewed firmly, and when not in use the,
should never be hung up. but kept in ;
drawer
Boots and shoes should always b
well freed.
Gloves should be stretched befor
putting then away in the glove box.
Scarcity of Heaven Born Wives.
There would be fewer unhappy mar
riages If women would learn to loo
upon matrimony as a profession.
Most girls are very selfish The
consider a husband as a natural pro
WIDER sent by Providence to ministe
to their every want They do nc
bother much about what they will d
for the man in return.
Very few girls are heaven born wive,
. The idea that woman takes t
i marriage as a fish to water or a fowe
/ to the sun is not founded on fac
} Practically the only part of it whic
comes easily and naturally is what i
: reality is very small portion of mar
ried life-the lovemaking.
Marjorie can basIz in Edwards smile
by the hour. She can listen to hin
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08

ed out and corners neatly finished. The
framework is then painted with two
or three coats of ivory black water
color paint and then given a final coat
ing of gum water or white of egg to
impart a slight varnish. Book cloth Is
used for the colored portions of the
design. It is strong and durable, with
stands heat and comes in all shades
Bookbinders are glad to supply bum
dies of assorted remnants in various
hues-small oddly shaped pieces that
are left over from their work. but in
valuable to the imitators of stained
glass, which is composed of a patch
work of small scraps pasted on the
back of the framework. The shapes
required are easily traced on the book
cloth and cut out a trif1e larger to all
low for pasting. Each piece is cut
separately and pressed into place.
Not more than four or five colors ap-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08

eazaars and for their own personal
profit, in the manufacture of which
endless varieties of material. chiefly of
gauzy and ephemeral nature. are
brought into play
1t is relief TO turn from the con-
temptation of the befrilled and below
cred and chiffon decked variety to the
severely simple though undoubtedly
beautiful mosaic glass shades that are
so popular among owners of rooms
furnished with the dignified restraint
that is such a pleasing feature of fur
nishings nowadays. These glass shades
are only possible for use on large and
heavy lamps and are really impossible
on a reading lamp. as they obscure
the light, but there is an extremely
practical and effective imitation il she
new cut paper shades which does
away with both of these objections.
When placed over the light the paper
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
FASHION FACTS AND FANCIES,

Carved coral is enjoying a revival
The coral comes in the odd. old fash
toned punches of flowers or fruits
or simply round pebbles. apparently,
crowned with small carved head.
This autumn will see the fashion for
elaborate trimming under the arm in
full swing. No one can prophesy
these days how long 1t or any other
fashion win remain in style.
All one can hope for nowadays is
that styles won't go hopelessly out of
fashion before one can wear the gar
ment one is having made. A dress
maker should really go home with
every gown to alter it on its arrival.
One of the new bracelets that are at
tracing attention is a band of gold
from a half inch to an inch wide, Ell
Their heavily engraved or covered with
a pattern of black or colored enamel.
= y
What next? A coat has been made
and worn that is trimmed with buttons
that resemble eyes! They are long
narrow and painted to look like the
human eye.
The possible success of the style OF
1880 has already made difference in
the fascinating wares at the trimming
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08

counter. Even now one may find
charming little curlycue things made
of satin rat tail braid in black and col
ors or rosettes of taffeta with pinked
edges that look sometimes like huge
carnations. These two are the salient
features of the 1880 gown They are
used to decorate the full skirt. They
play their part upon the pointed bod
ice or upon the elbow sleeves.
According to notes from Paris. the
simple leather belt is going to come
into its own again as soon as ever
there is visible a waist line which 1t
may inclose.
The world has grown quite weary of
net blouses. 1t has seen too many Of
them in the past year.
The material that has been substitute
ed is fine eyelet embroidery. This is
found in colors as well as white and
ecru
It is often dyed to match the suit,
although the guimpe is now the pre-
ferred thing, as the one piece frock Is
more and more in fashion.
y b.
The waistcoat will play an important
role in autumn wear if the low cut
coats buttoning below the waist line
retain their popularity. This length of
line in the revers is very graceful and
helps to lessen any influence which is
cropping out in plated skirts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08

two tones of green. 1t is not neces-
sary, however, to conhne oneself to
floral designs. especially when panels
or window decorations are in process
Of making. Figures are remarkably
effective and not as hard to manage
as one would Imagine. Features. de-
tails Of hands, etc, must he painted in
on cream or flesh colored clcfh at the
back of the design. A study of STAIN
ed glass viii greatly assist as to the
arrangement of borders. backgrounds
and coloring., Coats of arms and he
raldic designs generally are highly
adaptable to this cut paper work. Prac-
teal and prosaic details suggest that
delightful night light holders may be
made in cylindrical form, ornamented
with cats heads. owls, bats and other
nocturnal emblems calculated to shed
a cheerful radiance in dark corners
during thu long. silent watches of the
night.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
ONE OF THE SEASONS HATS.

dren, too, have a habit of leaning over
their desks, with shoulders raised.
chests cramped head aslant and eyes
strained. This position is injurious
alike to back and eyes. A stool under
her feet viii help the small girl to sit
straight while writing or reading If the
chair is not so low that she can touch
the floor.
Another duty a mother owes her
children is to see that they have the
proper kind of food and especially that
the luncheon. If taken to the school,
house. should be of the right sort.
Meals should be arranged with a view
Of pleasing the eye and palate as well
as of considering the digestion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-10-08
GARDENING AS A COSMETIC.

Somebody has discovered that gar
dening is the best of all occupations
for improving the health and complex
ion. Fresh air, muscular exercise and
mind rest should be derived by the
girl who digs and hoes and plants her
own garden. And so bright eyes, clear
skin and fresh color, the signs of
health, await the gardener.
But it must be gardening in earnest.
1t must entail early rising and working
in all weathers. No dilly dallying or
half hearted work is airy good
The mind influence is half the cure,
and there certainly is a wonderful sat
isfaction in the feeling that one is do
ing real serious work