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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
INCREASED COST OF LIVING.
Secretary Wilson Making Extended In
curry Through Field Employees.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson.
who helped the country to find out
what is whisky" is now directing his
attention TO the question, why is the
eost of living greaterY"
Mr.. Wilson, through the hundreds OF
field employees of his department, is
attempting to ascertain what the diff
ference is between retail and whole
sale prices for fOodstuffs. He desires
to know, il was declared, why the cost
of foods TO the consumer Is greater
and whether the farmer, the middle
blame. The inquiry is directed toward
the increased prices of butter, eggs,
milk, apples, potatoes and other COM
mon or garden fruits and vegetables.
Secretary Wilson began this inquiry
because he did not believe that the
farmers of the country were receiving
higher prices than they should get for
their products, as had been said by
many so called authorities who wished
TO explain the higher cost of living. Ii
was asserted that he believes the mid
dlemen are responsible for the higher
prices.
Recently Mr. Wilson made an inves-
tigation into the reported higher cost
of meat. He found, according TO his
annual report, that the pean gross
profits in selling meats TO The ultimate
consumer were IS per cent and that in
some cities this percentage was as
high as IS This meant, the report
said, that the cost 10 consumers was
3S To 6S per cent above the price the
retailer paid to the wholesale mer-
chant.
The same sources of information
which were relied on TO gather the
data on meat were directed TO the in
vestigation into the prices of other
foodstuffs. This investigation the sec
rotary regarded as most important,
and it was pointed out that he expect
ed TO find whether there is a cOmbina-
ton To raise retail prices or the distri-
button of foodStuffs is done in way
that is too expensive 1t was said that
congressional action may he necessary
later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
s. Lincoln AND N. SEVILLE

Bell Hagerman made business trip
TO ST. Louis Friday
Nathaniel Dempsy and Frank Fox
were Mt. Pleasant visitors Saturday
School began Monday in the Zee
district after three weeks vacation
Rumor. saws some one entered John
FoX's grsnarv and stole quantity of
salt pork
Mr. and Mrs. Shatrick are the
proud parents of new girl
James Dexter was a pleasant visitor
at the Gee school Friday.
Eber Loomis made business trip to
RIVER dale Thursday
Alvah Decker was a Mt. Pleasant
visitor Friday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
Novelty In London Club Life.

The fact that in all existing clubs 1t
Is against the rule TO use the premises
for business purposes has suggested
the formation Of new club TO com
bine business with social facilities.
The proprietors of the institution. the
premises of which are in Piccadilly.
London, have called IT the London
club. In addition to the ordinary club
rooms. there will be business recep-
ton ROOM" where members can dis
cuss business with each other. Boards
will occupy the wall space, on which.
by permission of the secretary. the de-
tails Of business propositions in which
members desire cooperation will be
displayed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
JOY OF LIVING
WITHOUT COOKS
Carthage WOman's Scheme to
Solve Servant Problem.
LARGE ROOM FOR CHILDREN.
A House Has Been Rented and CO.
operative Kitchen Established Where
the Members Go Daily For Meals and
Share the Expense.

The cooperative kitchen founded
recently by women in Carthage, Mo,
has passed the experimental stage and
will now become permanent institu-
ton.
A number OF women who had been
troubled by the servant problem de-
cided few months ago TO pool their
interests, or, rather, troubles, and en-
deavor by their combined efforts TO
secure servants and crafty their APP
petites without communicating the
feminine portion of their several fam
lilies with the odor of the kitchen.
Many were skeptical when the idea
Of the undertaking was first suggested,
but those even most positive OF the
failure of the undertaking have now
applied for admission to the dreamful
kitchen, where servant troubles are
only hOrrid Nightmares, delicious meals
the regular order and contentment
reigns supreme.
Furnished Their Own Tables.
1t was decided to lease the Johns
residence on South Garrison street and
Ell. The large music room and the two
smaller rooms were made the dining
rooms. Each family furnished its own
table and chairs. and every one chip
ped I'm to furnish the kitchen and sec
ond floor, where one large room is used
for the children. 4 nurse is always
waiting TO take the crying baby while
hn oil al nir
The balance Of the second floor is used
as the servants quarters.
A regular menu is served. but should
any family wish something special it
is bought and charged extra. Mrs.
John &. MCGEE. q leader in Carthage
society, has been appointed TO super
wise the cooking and TO act as man
ager of the institution. Each member
bears her pro rata of the expense.
An Opportunity For Gossip.
The social side of the kitchen is one
Of the most pleasant. All of the mem
bers are friends. so an exchange Of
greetings-and possible gossip-thrice
daily is not TO be despised by the wO-
men. while the husbands may discuss
the latest news OF the north pole and
the probable weight Of Jim Jeffries at
the time he goes into the ring.
The children Of "the Kitchen of
whom, by the way, there are a great
many. can visit and play on the lawn.
But, whatever the minor virtues of
the kitchen may be, the good meals.
served by neatly dressed girls, prove
the greatest and most brilliantly en-
joyable feature of the institution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
GYROSCOPE CARS FUTURE.
Richard Scherl Thinks Monorail Will
Soon Rival Standard Gauge Roads.

Richard Scherl, son of August Scherl,
proprietor of the Lokal AnZieger of
Berlin, who arrived at New York re-
Gently To interest capital and the pub
lie in the Scherl monorail gyroscope
car. believes it is only a question of
time before the monorail train will be
competing with standard gauge trains
everywhere The car which he will
use in his demonstrations in the Unit
ed States is capable Of carrying ten
persons. and in it is fitted a gyroscope
which, driven by motor, makes 5000
revolutions minute. The sudden
stopping of the gyrOscope and the con-
sequent overturning of the car, he de-
clared. is an impossibility, for the gy-
roscope is driven at such a high rate
Of speed that ii would revolve for
hours after the driving power had
ceased and thus keep the car upright.
The claim that Mr. Scherl makes for
his gyroscope car is that passengers
can travel in greater safety. comfort
and at "A much greater speed than on
railroads OF the present day. From a
business standpoint, he said. the mono
rail system would be of advantage, as
the construction work can be done at
d low inquire, .4ssA.-r-- -,s.,.,,,,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
FOREST HILL

Mr.. ST. Johns of Detroit was in
town on business Tuesday
Alfred Holmes has retured to his
work in Lansing
Don HAYES is home from the west
Mr.. Dyer has heen entertaini ng
friends from Ohio
Ray Vapdermark is in Ypsilanti at
the business college
Fred Creech and wife enter tanned the
young people i'm honor of Miss WA.
Was 14th birday Friday evening
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
INDIGESTION
Relief In Five Minutes and a Permanent Cure
or Money Back

When Chares Rhodes states that he
has remedy that is guaranteed to
cure any man or woman who suffers
from food fermentation which causes
belching. sour sotmach. gas eructations
heartburn and that lump of lead feel
ing in the abdomen or money back
what are the poor stomach utferers in
Alma and vicinity going to do about
it?
The name OF this most remarkable
stomach prescription is Mi-o.na. It's
certain cure for indigestion or
stomach disorders Here is one
opinion
II have been, troubled with in
digestion for more than year. l
bought one box of Mi-o-na and it cured
me. Now / would not be without a
box in the house for $4,000. 1t saves
lot when YOU can he cured for 80
cents"-Arthur Sederquest, Nichols
St., Wakefield. Mass. Nov. I. 1909
Mi-o-na tablets cost so cents box
ut druggists everywhere and at Charles
Rhode's
Booths Pills will give constipation
sufferers joyful surprise. 25c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised list for the week ending
January s, 1910,
Guy Harvey, Lulu Ravens, Mrs. Alex
Hirsch, Jessie A. Hulwick, Mr.. John
Morrell, Mr. Howard Smith, Miss Grace
Sweet. Ficrcij Vassely, Miss Ester
Whitman, Miss Nellie Wilson.
The above if not called for will be
sent to the dead letter Office January
"a, 1910.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
ANTl-CHRlSTMAS CLUB.
Five Dollar Fee For Assurance Of I'm
munity From Gifts.

Jolly old st. Nicholas will have his
troubles when he goes to Cleveland,
O., In 1910-that is, il the anti-Christ-
mas gift movement grows. Ii has
been inaugurated by DR.. John Mohr.
The idea is for an organization to be
known as the "Anti-Christmas club"
the purposes OF which shall be to cur
tail, not absolutely eliminate, the ira
ditional habit.
The membership fee of So will en-
title members to cards assuring them
immunity from promiscuous givers.
The fund raised by the fees is to be
used for charitable purposes exclusive
In,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
A FAMOUS HEALTH BUILDER.

medicine that will cleanse the bowels and put
them in condition to do their proper work unaided
will do more than anything else to preserve health
and strength. Such medicine is the tonic laxative
herb tea Lanes Family Medicine. Get csc. pack
age to-day at any druggists or dealers. No matter
what you have tried before, try this famous herb
tea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
FIRST STATE BANK

The stockholders of the First State
Bank held their annual meeting Tuesday
of this week. The entire Board of
Directors were reelected and at meet
ing of the directors held later, the
present officers were reelected for the
ensuing year The year just closed has
proved the best in the history of their
financial institution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
May Test New Steel Furnace.

There Il a possibility of test Of
the electric steel furnace being made
at Gary, In6., which Is the only at
tempt Of chis character ever made in
the United States. Some minor expert
ments in this direction have been made
abroad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
The MICHIGAN PIANO TUNING CO.

- Will visit Alma next week. All
wishing good work done May leave
orders at A. b Scattergood
The cheapest. is never the best
The the heat is.always the cheapest"
Let us prove that our work is the
cheapest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
NOTICE To PUBLIC

Persons desiring to secure Automobile
agencies, write to Thumb Auto Co.
disti butors, Caro-. Mich.
Very truly,
Thumb Auto Co
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
METHODIST CHURCH

Morning service at 1000; Sunday.
School at IL: 30; Epworth League and
Glass meeting at 600 p. III. Ev eing
service at 200. Mid.week service at
700 Thursday evening in lecture room
of church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
Making Life Safe

Everywhere life is being made more
safe through the work of DR.. King S
New Life Pills in constipation, bilious
ness. dyspepsia, indigestion, liver troubl'
kidney diseases and bowel disorders.
They're easy, but sure, and perfect
build up the health. 25 cents AT {. +
Browns m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
ST.JOHN S CHURCH.

Sunday, Jan. 10th. Morning prayer
end Litany at 20 a. m. Sunday school
at | 10 a. nj. Evening prayer at p.
III. Strangers welcome.
CHAS RYAN, Rector.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sermon by the pastor at 10 a. m, Sun
day School at 80 a. m, Young peo.
pies meeting at P. M, Evening SER
vices at p. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-01-13
Church ncteS.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Services every Sunday at 1880 a. m.
in the Knights of Pythias Hall
Wednesday evening service at 1880.
Reading room open Tuesday and Satur-
day afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
TO TAX SURPLUS AND
UNDIVIDED PROFITS
City After Banks and Other
Corporations.

AT the meeting of the city council
last night Alderman Hawkins, after
stating that in the past difficulty had
been experienced in levying and col
lecting taxes on the surplus and un-
divided profits of local corporations,
introduced an ordinance providing
that hereafter the surplus and undi-
vided profits of all banks and other
corporations shall be considered as
part of their capital for the purposes
of taxation, and shall be taxed in adj
dition to the regular capital stock.
The assessors are to be charged with
the duty of assessing such surplus and
undivided profits of all corporations,
and taxes shall be levied and collect
ed on the same as on the capital
stock.
At the instance of the mayor the or
dinance was referred to the city at
torney for a special report as to
whether there was any legal impedi-
ment to the city pursuing this poll
icy. =.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
FOR CATARRH.
Medicine Free in Every Case Where il
Fails to Relieve.

Neglect or pessimism, we believe. is
the greatest enemy the public has
to contend with when applied to the
loss or recovery of health. Practically
every case of consumption might have
been cured if hope had been maintain
ed and proper treatment been resorted
to at the first symptom of the disease
until the advanced stage is reached
consumption is durable. Catarrh is re-
sponsible, we believe, for many cases
OF consumption. 1t is about catarrb
we want to talk to you today Incl
dentally consumption since the two
are so closely allied.
We have a medicine made from =
prescription of one of the most suc-
cessful catarrh specialists known. We
believe it is positively without an
equal We are so satisfied that we
are right that we will supply the
medicine free in every instance where
1t is used according to directions for
reasonable length of time, srould il
rall to give satisfaction in every par
tlcular. We want every one to try
this medicine at our risk. There ar
no conditions attached to our offer.
we put the user under no obligation
to us whatever.
The medicine we want Won to trv ie
Rexall Mucu-Tone. 1t is a ca,tarrb
remedy that goes direct to the seat
Oh trouble. 1t is carried by the blood
10 every part of the system. It puri-
lies and enriches the blood, tones M
the mucous cells and brings about q
condition of health and strength that
tends to prevent the germs of con-
sumption from getting a start. Besides
this, Rexall Mucu-Tone is a wonderful
appetizer, digestive aid and flesh buiId-
err It's good effects are often felt
from the very first dose. 1t is one of
the largest and most satisfactory SELL
ing medicines that we have ever had
anything to do with.
We know so much of the great good
that it has done that we personally
back 1t up with our reputation, and
money, which fact should be ample
guarantee to satisfy anybody. Rexall
Mucu-Tone comes in two sizes, so
cents and $1.00. We urge you to try
1t. Remembev you can obtain Rexalf
Remedies in Americas only at our
store-The Rexall Store. Dodson's
Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
COUNTY POLITICS Is
NOW WARMING UP
Candidate PinkStOn Issues
Letter TO Voters.

Politics are looking up. The pro-
mary for county officers is but two
weeks off and the candidates who
have opposition are fairly humping
themselves, meeting the voters and
lining up their friends The contests
are good natured, but nevertheless
keen, and the outlook is that no Ell
forts will be spared to get out the
voters on election day.
The race for county treasurer. be-
tween Capt Pat. Williams, the N
cumbent, and Mr. James A. Pinkston
is taking on decided life. and the indi-
cations are THAT it will be a siren
uous one from now on. Both candi-
dates have a host of friends. many al
whom are working zeaIousIy in their
behalf
The latest feature of this race was
the issuing Yesterday OF a circular lei
ter to the voters by Mr.. Pinkston. an
swering rumors that have been afloat
and offering to surrender all of the
income of the office. except 5000 A
year, to the county for good roads
purposes. The letter, which is being
sen ito the voters all over the county.
has this to say:
"A number of my friends have adj
vised me that it is being talked over
the county that my candidacy for
treasurer is in the interest of GER
tain banks, and that these banks in
duced me to offer for the position.
therefore take this method to posi-
lively state that I am not the candf-
date of any faction, but if elected. will
serve with equal fidelity all the people
of the county.
"A large number Of taxpayers came
to me and urged that I offer for coun-
ty treasurer in THE interest of the
taxpayers; that the office paid the
treasurer, under the commission al
lowed by law, about $4,000; that there
was very little work connected with
the office, and a number of those
importuning me to offer for the posi-
ton thought 5000 ample compensa-
ton for the services performed. Upon
investigation, I came to that concIu-
sion, and believing my election would
save the already burdened taxpayers
$16O0.00 or more per annum. I con-
scented to become a candidate.
IF honored with the office, here
by pledge to the voters of the county
that I will retain 100000 per annum
for my services during my term of Of
flee, the remaining amount allowed
under the law as commissions, Il
pledge myself to leave in the treasury
to be used to build good roads, ana.
furthermore, in the event of a bond
issue for the purpose of building good
roads throughout the county, I will
not exact any commission whatever
upon these bonds.
Honestly believing all public bene-
fits should be distributed among all the
taxpayers who bear the burden. when
it can be consistently done. if elected.
I will not keep all the public money
in one bank, but viii distribute the
county funds among the seven good
and solvent banks of the county
q will appreciate your support #
you can consistently give it to me.
Yours respectfully,
~ j A. PINKSTON."
1t is not improbable that there will
be other letters to the public from
other candidates, and the campaign
may assume quite an epistolary char
acter in the next few days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
WHY SALVES FAIL
TO CURE ECZEMA
They Clog the POres-OnIy a Liquid
Can Reach the Inner Skin,

They Clog the POres-0nIy a Liquid
Can Reach the Inner Skin.
Since the old fashioned theory Of
curing eczema through the blood has
been given up by scientists, many
different salyes have been tried for
skin diseases But it has been found
that these salyes only clog the pores
and can not penetrate to the inner
skin below the epidermis where the
eczema germs are lodged.
Thistle quality of penetrating
probably explains the tremendous sue
cess of the only standard liquid &C.
zema cure, Oil of Wintergreen, as COM
pounded in d. d ID, Prescription. At
ten ten years of cure after cure, the
worlds leading skin specialists have
accepted this as the true eczema cure.
We ourselves do not hesitate to
recommend ID. ID. d. Prescription at
$1.OO bottle, but for the benefit of
those who have never tried the pre-
scription, we arranged with the D. d.
ID. Laboratories of Chicago for a spe-
cial large trial bottle at 25 cents on
a special offer now This first bottle
ought to convince every sufferer, and
at any rate, it will surely take away
the itch at once. Dodson's Pharmacy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
ALBANY POWER PLANT
WILL BE ENLARGED
Albanian Heads Enterprise Under Re.
organization of Company.

Albany, Ga, March 2.-Following an
election by the board of directors of
the Albany Power and Manufacturing
Company of Louis Joerissen. of At
lanta, president and general manager
succeeding S. d. Pickett, of Albany
announcement is made today of al
annexation of an auxiliary steam plant
to cost $4,000, work to begin a
once.
The power plant will by this en-
largement be increased from 24,O0(
horsepower to 100000 horsepower
The steam plant will take of custom.
ers at high and low water periods.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
FOUR WERE CHOSEN !.
BY CITY COUNCIL
As Members of Board of
Education.

The Hightower with children Joined
the Hightower without children on the
Board of Education last night.
The terms OF four members of the
board expire with this month. They
are Messrs ]. A. Turpin, w. P. Wal
lis, J. B. Hudson and ]. E. Mathis.
The following were put in nominal
ton; Judge Charles R. Crisp, w. P.
Wallis, Edward Sheffield, J. w. High
tower, J. E. Mathis, Arthur Ry-
lender.
But one ballot was taken. 1t result
ed in the election of Messrs. ]. E.
Mathis, Edward Sheffield, ]. W.
Hightower, Arthur Rylander They
will serve four years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
Sale OF ChfIdren's Rubber Shoes

We have a mixed lot of about one
hundred pairs children's rubber shoes
that were made to retail from 40c to
soc a pair, but as we are out of the
shoe business we have made a price
that should sell every pair in one
hour after we open this morning, all
sizes and all are storm rubbers. Price
15c pair, or two pairs for 25c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
NEW NURSES AT HOSPITAL
ARRIVE FROM NORFOLK
Valued Addition to the Force o.
Nurses There.

-. Miss Turner and Miss Hopkins.
graduate nurses from St. Vincent
Hospital at Norfolk, Va, reached
Americas yesterday to take positions
in the hospital here. These young
ladies will be a valued addition to
the Hospitals corps here, as their du-
ties very largely will be the nurs-
ing of patients outside that institu-
ton where their services may be r.
quired, thus materially assisting ply
sicians in their work among the sick.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
Worth a Dollar a DrOp.

Fred Patchen, Manlius, N. Y, writes
For a long time | was affected with
kidney trouble which caused an al
most constant pain in my back and
Inflammation in my bladder. Other
remedies did not even relieve me, but
two fifty cent bottles of Foley's Kidney
Remedy completely cured me and /
have not had any symptoms of kidney
trouble for over two years" Sold by
all Druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are safe, sure and reliable, and
have been praised by thousands of
women who have been restored to
health through their gentle aid and
curative properties, Sold by all deal
ers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
Extra Long COrsets at SOC.

This is a special SALE We will sell
for two days Corsets made of batiste
IS inches long, the styles are just as
good as if you paid $40 for them. all
sizes from Is to 30; just for Thursday
and Friday only we will sell them at
pair . o.. SOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
Mems Pure silk Hall Hose SOC.

These are not mercerized nor NEAR
silk" every thread is pure silk, the
heels and toes are double thread,
black and colors Equal in every way
to the grades selling for 81. Here
at pair =. -. =. =. :. .. soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03
THE MAN WHO ACTS IS
THE MAN WHO WINS

and buy farm while we have some
bargains to offer during the next few
days. You win make money by see-
ing us early, we have n place to suit
you. Let us show it to you. $4,000
acres OF farm land for sale. A large
number Of city houses.
w. $. Il g. w. ANDREWS.
Planters Bank Building.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-03-03

Are you frequently hoarse? Do YOU
have that annoying Tickling in your
throat Does your cough annoy Won
at night, and do you raise mucus in
the morning? Do you want relief? If
so, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and You will be pleased. Sold by ali
dealers.