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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05

by the children of the Grange; Recita-
tion by Allen Hubbel; The moderd milk
matd, organ duet by Mrs Bamher and
Mrs. Kuhlman; Brother Vern Bamber
told upon whom the frainking privilege
had been conferred and with other facts
regarding il; Brother c. II. Smih gave a
short talk on the late fight in congress;
Sister Bonita Smith gave a very inter
esting talk on Haliey's conner; Brother
Earl Kuhlman told of some defects in
our methods of education and was fol-
lowed by brother RDllin Wood on the
same subject; Penny March. Grange
closed in due form.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05

10 the Republican Voters OF Grafton
County
hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination as sheriff on the Republican
ticket at the coming primary election
and solicit your support at that time
In making this announcement | have
considered well the many words of ell
couragement from those friends who
wish me well and trust their influence
will assist me III securing the nomina-
ton. If should he SO fortunate as to
meet with favor from the electors of the
county / can promise the enforcement
of the laws of our state and county as
they appear on our statutes, which is all
that any man can do and be true to his
convictions.
Yours truly,
w. II. PARR.
Alma, Mich. April %. 1910.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05

Senator N. O. Ward of Stanwood,
Mecosta County. Mich, announces him.
self as candidate for nominati on at
the September primary election TO sue
ceed himself for State Senator from the
Twenty Senatorial District.
Mr. Ward announces his decision af-
ter consulting his many friends i'll diff
ferent parts of the district and is de-
sirous of expressing his high apprecia
tion for the many kindly expressions
and also for the past favors received
from the electors OF the district, and if
his aspirations should meet with the ap.
proval of the people will devote his time
and best services to the interests of the
district and state,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
BEAN PRODUCTION

Bulletin No. 259 of the Michigan
Experiment Station has been prepared
for the specific purpose of furnishing
informtion relating to the cultural
methods employed in growing the field
bean under Michigan conditions. This
bulletin contains practical information
relative to the suitability, preparation
and fertilization of soils for beans.
Varieties of beans, planting cultivattng,
harvesting, threshing, etc, are also
discussed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
GRATlOT co. ". c. 7. U.

Twenty fourth annual convention of
the W, c. T. u. of Gratiot county will
be held in the Methodist church at
Ashley beginning the evening of May IL
Is,
Let il be an inspiration meeting, q
grand temperance rally. Mrs. Matte
French of Hillsdale will give an even.
ing address. Let every union send
delegations the basis of representation
being one for every five members or
fraction thereof il more than three.
Pres. Norma Mudee,
Cor. Lee, Edith Densmore.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
TRACK TEAM DEFEATS MT. PLEASANT.

The college track team defeated the
Mt. Pleasant Normal team or Davis field
Friday afternoon by score of 6315 to
5SH. McComb for Alma showed up
strong, getting four frsts, one each in
three dashes and the discus throw. while
Richards of Mt. Pleasant was the strong
man for the Normals, he getting four
firsts also. No sensational records were
made in any of the events. In the high
hurdles Gage surprised everybody by
taking a second with no practice on the
hurdles, and VanDuzen, a Young fresh
man, bested q man much his senior in
the mile run,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
COMMITTEES


Street-Russell, Pulfrey, Glass.
Fire-Fuller, Fraker, Soule.
Claims and Bansill, Fuller
ton, Fuller.
Sewer and Drains-Glass, Fraker, Ban
sill.
Salaries-Soule, Russell, Pulfrey.
Printing-Fullerton. Bansill.
Ways and Means--Pulfrey, Fraker,
Fuller.
Electric lights-Soule, Fullerton, Ban
sill.
Health-Fraker, Russell, Glass.
On motion the appointments were con-
firmed.
The committee on salaries made the
following report. That they accept
ordance No. II for salaries for the year
1910, which order carried as following,
yeas, Aid. Fuller, Soule, Russell, Glass
Bansill, Fullerton and Fraker. Nays
none.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
ECONOMY SHOE STORE
Last Saturday Was the Biggest Day
in Firms History

Last Saturday was one of the biggest
days in the history of the young, but
already lusty, and thriving business of
the Economy Shoe Store. A few
months ago to be more exact, in Sep
tember, 1909, A. A Chick and son
entered the shoe business, The firm
Immediately showed that it was a
thoroughly wideawake concern and
that it would not sleep while shoes
could be sold i'll Alma. From the first
Messrs. Chick have continued their
hustling, progressive policy, and at no
time have they stinted in the matter of
using printers ink. especially the adver-
tising columns of the Record with the
result that their business has met with
a gratifying amount of success. This is
but another of the many examples of
what energy and hustle, good goods and
fair prices, together with a liberal use
of the selling advantages of the advertis-
ing columns of the Record, will do.
Moral: Hustle and advertise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to kindly thank our friends
and neighbors who 30 kindly assisted us
during the illness and death of our dear
mother, also to the choir and the Lady
Maccxbees for their beautiful floral
offering.
CLINTON NELSON AND FAMILY,
JAMES JONES AND FAMILY,
l.. T. MUM AND FAMILY,
FRED JONES AND FAMILY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
SUPERINTENDENTS IN TOWN

Superintendents Cummins of the
lansing public schools, Cody of Flint
and Henson of Owosso were i'll town
between trains Friday, the guest of
Supt. +. f. Ellsworth. The gentlemen
were on their way to st. Louis where
they acted in The capacity of judges in
the district oratorical contest held in
the opera house. Friday evening. Mr..
Henson was formerly superintendent of
schools of this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
BOARD OF REVIEW

The Board of Review for the city OF
Alma will meet in the council room in
said city hall on Monday. May l6, A. ID.
1910, at o O'Clock n M. and shall con.
tinue in session at least four days
successfully. being in session at leas,
six hours per day during said four days
for the purpose Of reviewing the
assessment rolls OF said city.
Dated Alma, Mich. Nav 3, 1910.
u. w. Adams.
City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
CARD OF THANKS

We want, most sincerely, to thank our
friends and neighbors for their very,
kind assistance and sympathy during
our late bereavement. Words cannot
express our appreciation to those who,
helped at the house, furnished music, at
the church, carriages and for the many
flower, especially the L.O M. NJ, who
were untiring in their efforts.
MRS. G. WooD AND FAMILY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
ARCADIA GRANGE.

Arcadia Grange No. 500 met in regular
session Saturday evening, April 30. W.
M. presiding. All officers present. No
business of moment coming before the
Grange, the meeting was turned over to
the lecturer.
PROGRAM
Opening song. love the farm; Roll
call to BE- .esponded to with current
event, anecdote or quotation; Recitation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
BANKING SYSTEM MAKES GOOD

Week before last was the most sue
cessful week in the way of receipts i'll
the banking system of the public
schools, 4 total OF $1,000 was taken
in. AS soon as the pupils accounts are
large enough. they are usually placed
by the pupils upon their own private
savings account in the local banks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
CAMPBELL.SMITH.

Miss Helen Marie Campbell daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Campbell of
Arcadia Center was united in marriage
to A. G. Smith of Detroit, February
ninth at the home of the brides parents
Their many friends wish them long and
continued happiness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
HARDWARE men WANTED

am in need of the services of two
men familiar with the hardware business.
If you have had experience, can furnish
recommendations and want a steady
position enquire of OTTO SANDER
HOFF, the cash hardware dealer. Alma,
Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
5. s. C0NV F NI|0N
Wheeler Township Meeting to be
Held May 9Th

The annual meeting of the Sunday
schools of Wheeler township will be held
at the Nj T. church at Breckenridge,
Sunday afternoon and evening May S.
The public is cordially invited. Fol
lowing is the program to be rendered:
PROGRAM
AFTERNOON / 80 O'CLOCK
Opening Song
Devotional Exercises ..............
............. Rev. +. McFarlape
Singing
COLLECTION
Address, Home Department .....
......... Rev. +. l.. Curry, Ithaca
Discussion
Violin duet .................. ....
49,, Ward Hodge, Ralph Chisholm
Address "The Sunday School of the
Twentieth Century ..... ....
........ Carl II. Washbnrn, Alma
Music
Exercises-Miss Lulu Blackman and
her Juniors OF Wheeler
EVENING 7:30 O'CLOCK
Music
Prayer 49,. .-........ Rev G. Conan
Address &C. . d. "................
......... Commissioner c. +. Pike
Singing
B4nediction ..... ..... Rev. E. Bouck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
SILVER MEDAL CONTEST

To be held under the auspices Of the
Woman's Christian and Temperance
Union at the Baptist church of Alma,
Friday evening, May 9th.
CONTESTANTS
Kahtheena Austin, Ruth Dunham,
Nellie Nelson, Ruth Porterfield, Ruth
Dutt, Florence DePlanta, Bessie
Oswald, Helen Cary.
PROGRAM
Music. ........... ............ America
Devotions. ........... Rev. w, f. Doty
No. /. The Dream of the Revelers.
No. 2. The Modern Cain.
No. 3. Which shall it be?
Solo Observation-Disclosures. Loretta Clum
No, 4, Is it worth the Sacrifc.
No. 3, The Prodigals' Soliloquy.
No. 6. The Political Parade.
SINGING
No Z. Samantha as Politician.
No. S. Dykes of Holland.
Talk on contest work M Mrs Nudge,
Judges report
Presen tation of Medal Dr. A. +. Bruske
Singing
Admission 10 cents, school children &c.
Mrs. CT. w. Pringle, Supt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
AUGUSTA A. JONES

Augusta A. Jones was born June 2,
1887, in the state of New York. When
ave years OF age she went to Ohio with
her parents and when IA they moved to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-05-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The Saginaw Evening News of April
2S contained the following item of in
terest 20 Miss Kuowlton's Alma friends:
cat an informal dinner given by Mr.
and Mrs. Willis T. Knowlton at their
home 1917 North Michigan avenue,
Wednesday evening the engagement of
their daughter, Helen Grace, TO Amase
Miller Rust was announced. Covers
were laid for fourteen. Pink lupinus,
lilies of the valley aud maiden hair fern
formed the table decorations. There
were present besides Miss Knowlton
and Mr.. Rust Miss Katherine Rust,
Miss Jessie Ring, Miss Ruth Hubbell,
Miss Meta Rupp, Mrs. Howard Heinz,
Pittsburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Rich.
ardson, Alma, Henry Smith and
Howard Smith, Bay City; s. @. N.
Kimberly and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Dennison Clark.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21

ing him with small objects to repre-
sem different callings. The Chinese
always do that with their f1rst-born
sons. We put a small box of pills to
stand for medicine, a prayer o for
the ministry, a pen for literature, a
pencil for journalism, a gavel for law,
a key for science, a purse for banking,
and so on.
THE youngster sat Growing in the
midst of the things for a few min
utes, and then leaned forward and
grabbed the pencil. That he tOyed
with and then threw aside. Then he
tussled with the prayer book. Even
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21

reason. On all except very rich wnxy
lands it will pay to use CONNER cial
fertilizers somewhat literally.
where as much as 400 pounds of fer
tilizer is used for corn we recommend
two applications, one i'll the furrow be-
fore planting and al application of from
$50 to 200 pounds of cotton seed meal
in the furrow when the corn is about one
foot high.
Where lime is used scatter it broad
cast when the land is plowed, using
about four barrels of air-slaked lime per
acre, or apply in the row about two
barrels per acre a short time before plant
ing, mixing it thoroughly with the soil"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21

that failed to satisfy him, and the pill
box fell into his hands next. That he
kept; the reason, of course, was evil
dent. By shaking 1t about he gained a
little clicking sound that pleased him.
Now, of course, he'll have to study
medicine. We nay let him dabble at
the two other professions, journalism
and the ministry, but we'll have to
have an NJ. D.. attached to his name
somehow. So have the fates decreed."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21
FOUND HIS SPHERE IN LIFE
Fathers Novel Method of Determin.
ing Profession That His Son
Should Follow.

A man whose only child is a boy Of
ten was telling some of his friends
how he had found the boys sphere
in life.
when he was q baby Of six months"
he explained, I'VE followed the old Chi
nese custom of putting him on a rug
In the center of the floor and surround
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21

Drug Clerks Poorly Paid.
Drug clerks in Norway get from $375
to 1886 a year.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21
GETTING RICH ON A FARM.

The following from Senatobia. Missis-
sippi, gives the experience of a young
man who is making a success at farming.
His experience is worthy of reproduction
in every paper in the State:
Two years ago Sank Perkins. a young
married man, left the city where he had
a Job that enabled him to hold his own
by the hardest work. and bought n small
farm in the eastern part of this (Tate)
county. This farm had been rented to
negro laborers for several years, and was
in a very bad state of cultivation. The
first years crop was not so satisfactory
owing to the condition of the farm And
perhaps also to Mr.. Perkins lack of
knowledge of progressive farming, al
though he was raised on n farm, but
thought he must go to the city before
he would really live. However, he did
not give up. He had been reading Il good
deal of farming literature. At the end
of the first season he broke his land deep
with a two-horse pillow and allowed it to
take the winter rains and freezes. In
the spring, before planting, he went over
the ground with a good, heavy harrow
and planted his corn on level ground; he
prepared HIS cOllOH ant lHC SuIllt way
after again breaking it deep, but planted
the cotton on a small bed. Later the
crop was planted. Mr.. Perkins cultivated
it shallow, but went over it often, not
letting it stand long without a light
blowing. He used the Ferry c~ultivutor,
and in the wet season this spring Il turn
ing pillow. He believes in shallow Guilt
Walton both for cotton and corn, after
the ground has been well broken.
"Now, as to the results. Mr.. Perkins
planted to cotton about twenty acreR,
about ten in corn. He paid out about
$40 for labor during the cultivation of
the crop, and about the same for assist
ance in harvesting. He has sold $1,1OO
worth of cotton, seed included, and has
186 bushels of corn in his crib, besides
IS gallons of molasses, plenty of meat
and potatoes, all raised at home.
"Nlr. Perkins did not use any fertilizer
at all this year, but says that next year
he wants to use it under all his cotton.
He will begin breaking the ground next
week for his next years crop, turning
under the pea vines on that part planted
in corn and the cotton stalks on the cot
ton land.
"NIr. Perkins has almost paid for his
little farm, and says no more city life
Tor him, where one breads the bill col
lector more thar the blue-coated officer
of the law.
HE is a practical example of the great
opportunities for the young man on the
farm, and shows what a powerful com
bination brains and muscles can make
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21
ASKS LAWS FOR
CONSERVATION Of
OUR RESOURCES
Special Message Is Sent
to Congress by Presi-
dent Urging Action
by Lawmakers.
CONTROL OF WATER OWE

Valuable Privileges on Govern
ment Domain to Private interests
Under Conditions That Would Pre-
vent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of Fos-
tering Soils Most Important
Reclamation and Irrigation Of Arid
Lands Also Treated U~pon-Preser-
walton of Our Forests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21
Good Advice from Old Farmer.

is SO much better than ours? Is is sim
ply this, he grows good food crops and
live stock. From his own crops he
takes a good living for his family, and
what he sells is mainly so much money
to put in the bank or to invest. Did
you ever figure how much better off you
would now be if each year that you
AVE farmed you had first raised your
corn, hay, meat, one or more mule colts
to supply your needs for pillow stock, and
then, after these things, as much cot
ton as you could? If not, do this; you
must figure. Your merchant and banker
could not get along without figuring on
their business, and you must figure on
yours. If you will, in 1910, first raise
everything you need, including garden
and chickens, you will find that the pro
Aeds of your cotton crop will, in the
main, be surplus money which you can
invest. Do not blame the farmer in
the North and the West because he Is
getting rich off of us; dc not blame the
government; do not blame your landlord
or YOUR merchant, but give this matter
your careful consideration. If you find
that this suggestion is right, then put
it into practice. You know, and we
know, that the South can raise it's corn,
hay, hogs and mules. Let us own orr
fault. mend our slack farming, produce
our food crops for 1910, and be indie
pendent.-Old Farmer.
The value of live stock in DeSOto, Tate
and Tunica counties ought to treble and
uuadruple in the next two years. The
tick is gone and with proper diligence
will stay gone from those counties. Their
cattle will go into the markets of the
world alongside those from anywhere
and bring from one-fourth to n cent a
pound more thar those from tick infested
sections. Its up to the people to make
good, and it is believed that they will do
that very thing.
The county that once made 3O.nO1
bales of cotton and in turn used 10000
to buy mules, feedstuff and meat since
the weevil came, wip make the 10000
bales and the other staff will be raised
at home. Won't be long until that
before Mr.. Weevirs advent. Then the
county will be better off by far than
disguise will nave passed and the hess.
ings show up.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-01-21

and kainit are used to make this fer
%tilizer, it will require the following guam
titles for one ton of the mixture:
Price
Pounds. Ton. Cost.
Cotton seed meal. 600 $500 S sos
Acid phosphate, Is
per cent avail
able ..........1, los 1900 S.31
KANT .......... 2O2 1900 1.21
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-24
DEFEAT ROOSEVELT.
Is DENIED HONOR OF PRESIDING
OVER REPUBLICAN STATE
coNvENTioN.
OLD GUARD REJECT COLONEL
vlee-Presldent Sherman Is Chosen by
Vote Of 20 to is to Be Temporary
Chairman at Saratoga on septen.
ber 27.

New York-Col. Theodore Roose.
velt's name was presented for the Of.
ace of temporary chairman of the Re.
publican state convention at the meet
ing of the Republican state committee
Tuesday, but his selection for that
honor was lost by vote of 20 to 15.
Vce-President Sherman was chosen
unanimously to act as temporary pre-
siding officer.
Let by State Chairman Woodruff
and William Barnes. Jr., of Albany. the
old Guard" encompassed the defeat
Of Colonel Roosevelt, whom several OF
the state leaders charged with attempt
ing to dictate the fortunes Of the party
In the state.
After the meeting had been called
to order and the time and place of the
state convention had been decided
William Barnes. Jr.. offered resolu'
hon presenting the name of Vice-Presi
dent Sherman for temporary chairman
of the convention. Lloyd c. Griscom
moved to substitute the name Of Col
onel Roosevelt and moved also that
the vote be postponed.
After much debate the motion to
postpone was defeated by vote of IL
to 20. The resolution to make Colonel
Roosevelt temporary chairman then
was lost by 20 to 15. following which
Vice-President Sherman was unani
mously chosen for temporary presiding
officer. Mr.. Griscom and Henry Mack
of New York not voting.
The state committee adjourned to
meet September 26 at Saratoga.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-24
EXCUSES So BROWNE JURORS
MORE vENlREMEN ADMIT THEY
WERE APPROACHED.
Judge kersten In Bribery Trial Deais
Blow to "crooked Work" In
Selecting Jurymen.

Chicago. ~ In the trial Legislator
Lee >O'Neil Browne charged with
bribery in connection with the elec.
tion of Senator William Lorimer,
Judge Kersten excused SO veniremen
from service when they admitted that
they or members Of thefamilies had
been approached by men interested
in the case.
When court convened Judge Kers-
ten called the whole go special panel
before him and asked all those who
had been spoken to regarding the
Browne case to step forward. A
handful Of men stepped out.
The court then ordered those
whose families had been spoken to to
advance. and about two-thirds of the
panel responded. The court then or.
dered the attorneys to proceed with
the selecting of Jury from those left.
The charges of attempted jury "fix.
ing by tampering. with veniremen
were practically dropped after con.
ference between the states attorney
and the attorneys for the defense. Nc
afadavits from veniremen, charging
that they had been approached by
either side, were presented in court,
and the examination of prospective
jurors was proceeded with.
Manchester Democrat., 1910-08-24
TROOPS TO COMBAT FLAMES
Soldiers Are Rusheo to National For.
ests In Northwest to Fight
Destructive Fires.

Washfngton.-Forest fires in the
northwest, threatening destruction to
human life and to millions of dollars
worth of property. have alarmed Off.
cials Of the interior department and
forest service.
In response to appeals from the
fire zones additional United States sol.
diers were Saturday rushed to assist
in combating the flames.
The soldiers have been dispatched
to the Occur d'Alene. Idaho, Lewis
and Clark, Mont, Wallows. Mont, and
Colville. Wash. national forests; the
Flathead Indian reservation. Mon
tana, and the Glacier National park.
Montana. The troops have been
spread over the entire fire belt and
Gen. Leonard Wood, chief Of stan Of
the army, has informed the interior
department and forest service officials
that the assistance of the army will
be given in meeting the emergency to
the limit of the number of soldiers
available. II necessary.
Spokane, Wash.-At Wallace, Idaho.
hundreds Of pounds of dynamite, hung
to the limbs of trees on high points
surrounding the city and exploded in
the hope that the effect might produce
rain to check the devastation wrought
by forest fires. is said to have had a
result. for rain began falling Sunday
for the first time in two months. The
fall has been heavy.
A dispatch from Stiles, Idaho. says
the situation in the Elk City district
is the worst in the history of that
region. Under the high winds in the
mountains for the last two days and
nights the forest fires are burning
with fury. The whole country in the
vicinity of Elk City is ablaze.