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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Farm ana
Garden
VENISON FOR PROFIT.
Government Officials Think Farmers
Could Rear Deer Successfully.

Could Rear Deer Successfully.
In Deer Farming In the United
States" a bulletin issued by the de
partment Of agriculture, the economic
possibilities Of raising deer and elk In
the United States are discussed. 1t is
believed that when the restrictions
now imposed by state laws are re-
moved, says the bulletin, this business
may be made an important and highly
profitable industry, especially since it
will be the means of utilizing much
otherwise unproductive land. The
raising Of venison should be and is
naturally as legitimate a business as
the growing of beef or mutton, and
state laws should be so modified as to
permit the producer who has stocked
a preserve with deer at private eX-
pense to dispose of his product at any
time under reasonable regulations Ell
Their for breeding purposes or for food.
The growing scarcity of game NAM
mails and birds in the United States
and the threatened extinction of some
of them over large parts of their pres
ent ranges make the preservation of
the remnant highly important Very
important also is the increase of this
remnant so as to make game more
abundant. 1t is believed that by
means Of intelligent game propagation
both by the states and by private en-
terprise many Of our depleted ranges
can be restocked with big game.
Wherever obtainable in quantity the
flesh of deer of different kinds has al
ways been n staple article of diet, and
under different market conditions it is
hardly necessary to say that venison
is perhaps the most important game,
being favOrite with epicures and also
having a wide use as a substitute for
beef and mutton, which meats it re-
sembles in texture. color and general
characteristics. Its flavor is distinc-
tive, though it suggests mutton rather
than beef. In chemical composition it
is very similar to beef, though, judg-
ing from available data, it is not so fat
as stall fed cattle. The following fig
ures show how it compares with beef
and mutton: \ lean vcnison roast be-
fore cooking has been found to contain
on an average 10 per cent of water, 20
per cent Of protein or heterogeneous ma
terial and per cent Of fat; Il lean beef
rump, some 60 to 20 per cent of water
20 to % per cent OF protein and 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09

IA per cent Of fat, and lean leg Of
mutton, 81 per cent of water, 10 per
cent of protein and Is per cent of fat.
Venison. beef and other common
meats are very thoroughly digested
whatever the method of cooking. Veni-
son may be roasted, broiled, pan broil-
ed or used for making stews in much
the same way as beef. 1t should be
eaten as soon as possible.
The general popularity of venison is
so great and the demand for it so
widespread that overproduction is i'm
probable. The other products of the
deer-skins and horns-are of consider
able Importance, and in countries
where deer are abundant and espe-
cially where large herds are kept in
semidomestication the commerce in
both is very extensive.
a number Of species Of the deer fam
lily have been proved to be susceptible
to domestication. The reindeer. how
ever. is the only one that has been
brought fully under the control of
man. The fact that the European red
deer and the fallow deer have been
bred I'm parks for centuries without
domestication does not prove that
they are less susceptible 10 the process
than the reindeer The purposes for
which they have been held captive
and the environment given them have
been markedly different. 1t must be
remembered also that few attempts
have been made TO rear and domesti-
cate deer under intelligent manage
mcnt. The work has been largely a
matter of chance experiment If they
had been as long under careful man
agcment as cattle they would now
probably be equally plastic.
But raising deer for profit does not
necessarily imply their complete do
mestication. They may be kept In
large preserves with surroundings rs
nearly natural rs possible and their
domcsticatlon entirely ignored. Thus
the breeder may reap nearly all the
profit that could be expected from n
domestic herd. while the animals es-
cape most OF the dangers incident to
close captivity. But the breeder who
aims at the ultimate domestication Of
the animals and whose herd approach
es nearest to true domesticity will 10
the end be most successful.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
NORTH ARCADIA

Mrs, VIM. Kuhlman is convuliscent
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Durkee were
guests Of Jasper Nevens and wife Sun.
day.
Rodney Burgess of Alma visited his
cousin Miss Laucra Godfrey, Sunday,
Clarence Clark went to Ludington
on business trip the first of the week.
The Cleaners Of the Best Arbor will
meet with Mrs. Fred Church, Tuesday
evening, June l4th.
Ralpe Clark of Sumner spent Monday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.
Clark.
Mr., and Mrs. Alvin Miller were
callers at ID. J. Best, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Clark and Mrs.
E. II. Hodges were guests at w. W.
Ferries in Alma, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark and little
daughterlBurnice, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Grover of Alma.
Alvin Miller and family visited their
daughter Mrs. Byrd Clark of East
Arcadia, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keefer spent
Saturday and Sunday in Pleasant
Valley, the guests of the formers sister,
Mrs. Robert Turner and family.
Jasper Lover of this vicinity attended
in East Arcadia Friday night and re-
ported fine time enjoyed by all
family spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. Stickrod and wife.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
POULTRY AND FRUIT.
One Man Found the Combination a
Good Paying Prop position.

By the natural association of ideas
thing when another is mentioned
Thus white suggests black, the sun
the moon, summer suggests winter,
clouds suggest rain. and growing fruit
suggests poultry as natural and in
evitable combination necessary for sue
, cess.
Years ago one man started in to
grow fruits The trees thrived, fruit set
plentifully, but there were worms in
the peaches, plums fell off, apples
dropped, grapes were denuded of
leaves, and bugs of various sorts work
ed in the Strawberries and blackber-
rieS.
Professional horticulturists advised
spraying with some Of the many fun
gicides and poiSons. But his small
amount Of fruit would not justify the
cost of practical spraying outfit, and
the hand power sprayer was back
breaker. besides proving costly and in
efficient.
As the damage to his fruits came
principally from insects, he determined
to get after them. In one corner of
the grounds was Il sweet pea trench
with plants perfect in leaf and bloom
that grew and bloSSomed profusely.
Every other trench Of sweet peas in
the neighborhood was riddled and
ruined 10y grasshoppers. An old hen
with flock of chicks fist size tethered
near the thrifty trench OF peas sug-
gested the poultry and fruit combina-
ton. If they kept the bugs from the
peas enough of them would keep down
the insects in the fruit yard.
\ strong argument for the fruit and
poultry combination is immediate re-
turns. Under the most favorable con-
dtions you must wait for from two
to five years for good crop. Straw
berries alone pay well the first year.
Grapes, blackberries and raspberries
yield well the second year and heavily
the third and fourth. Peaches and
plums should begin to yield well in
three or four years and apples in from
FIVE to seven. But the hen pays the
next day after her purchase-pays in
tSSs, Idys d lew MtthS idltl III
ems and pays all the time in the de-
struction of insects.
If the poultry investment is made as
II should be, when the trees are plant
ed. the results are much better. But
an old orchard may be cleaned up and
greatly benefited by cultivation. giving
the poultry n chance to get the grubs
that develop later into injurious in
sects or feed on tree roots. The hen In
her capacity to do good by destruction
Of insects and TO grow into money in
eggs and meat has the greatest posi-
bilties in the way of a money maker
of anything on the farm. Without
counting the benefits. only figuring net
cash returns, the United States census
Of 1900 shows that poultry brought In
400 per cent per annum Their worth
to the farm because of insects and
weed seeds destroyed is equal to an
other 400 per cent. The health and
pleasure made possible by fruit on the
farm table the year round are fully an
other 400 per cent No other combina-
ton on the farm can come within hail
ing distance of this combination.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09

Part of tail does not show in picture.I
an opening should be made in the
crate preferably in the evening" sufii-
cient 10 allow the birds TO escape one
at time, and the attendant should
withdraw, leaving the birds to find
their way out alone. For the first
few days they should be disturbed as
little rs possible.
The prices of pheasants vary with
the season They are lowest at the
close of the breeding season and in
crease gradually until the next. They
vary also according to the dealer. But
so. many things are To be considered.
such as purity of stock. freedom from
disease. care in shipment and other
details, that the lowest prices do not
always mean the cheapest birds. Eng
fish ringneck pheasants are least ex-
pensive-about 81 a pair.
Any well drained ground is suitable
for pheasant pens. but a gentle slope
of sandy loan. comparatively cool in
I'm midsummer. furnishes ideal con-
titions Clay is the poorest soil for
the purpose. as il is likely to foste,
diseases. The pens should be provided
with plenty of both sunshine and
shade. They sSopd be constructed Of
chicken wire. like ordinary poultry
runs. Each pen should cover at least
100 square feet. more If possible. Con-
tracted quarters induce disease and
afford their timid occupants too little
protection from alarms. The pen should
be- from six TO eight feet high and
should be inclosed above with wire.
If the pheasants are likely TO be dis
turbed much. cord netting should be
stretched six inches or more below the
top wire to prevent the birds from In.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
ADAMS GIVEN CUP.

The members OF the Alma college
debating teams and the orators who
represented the college in@ inter
collegiate contests presented their
professor, ]. g. Adams, with loving
cup Tuesday evening at the Wright
House. Preceding the presentation
there was a spread in his honor which
was attended by the debators and
their lady friends. Stanley Graves
fairmindcd, Mr.. Jackson is the kind of
did the presentation stunt and Mr..
Adams responded. Hurd Allyn Drake
also spoke. The cup is a beautiful
silver affair and is given by those
whom Professor Adams coached in
the recent contests as a token OF their
gratitude and friendship TO him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
A GOOD REASON
Alma People Gan Tell You Why II is so

Doan's Kidney Pills cure the cause of
disease, and that is why the cures are
always lasting This remedy strength
ems and tones up the kidneys, helping
lhem to drive out of the body the
liquid poisons chat cause backache,
headaches and distressing kidney and
urinary complaints. Alma people
testify to permanent cures,
Mrs. F. Ziegenfuss, 9OS E. Superior
street, Alma, Mich, says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills are by no means a 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 my kidneys
After several remedies tried and failed
to helped me, procured Doan's Kidney
Pills from Charles Rhodes drug store.
They not only removed the backache =,
but corrected the kidney difficulty and
did me world of good. Last spring
again had occasion TO take Doan s
Kidneys Pills and found them Just as
effective as before. | do not hesitate to
give this preparation my endorsement. 3"
For sale nv all dealers. Price 80
cents. FostAr- Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents tor the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
REEN KEa HoILEK.

(From the American Agriculturistl
of three-quarter inch iron pipe about
three feet long to extend into the
kitchen or other Gre screen of ashes
ius to protect the kcg from the heat. Il
safety valve and a three-quarter or
one inch discharge pipe leading TO a
one-quarter horsepower engine. The
boiler is capable of running one
quarter horsepower engine for turning
a grindstone. n churn and other light
machines. II thus can be made to save
little drudgeries where larger engines
and boilers would be too costly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09

Turing themselves by flying violently
when frightened.
1t is of course feasible TO keep
pheasants in pen open at the top by
pinioning them or clipping their wings,
but pinioping. besides disfiguring pleas
ants. disables them permanently. Birds
that are to be liberated should never
be pinioned. as it makes them useless
for sport and a ready prey to natural
enemies. Clipping is Objectionable
owing to the necessity for frequent
repehtions. Pheasants are timid, and
the less they are disturbed the better.
especially when breeding.
The pens and sheds should be kept
scrupulously clean. There is no more
fruitful source of disease among pleas
ants than uncleanliness. Nevertheless
chips and twigs may be scattered
about to attract insects, and boughs
for shelter should not be omitted.
Each pen should be thoroughly spaded
and lined every two or three years.
Cover should be provided for the
birds. The pens may be sown with
clover, timothy and other grass early
enough to furnish ample cover by the
time the birds are turned in. Small
evergreens may be grown inside with
decided advantage.
Careful protection must be provided
against various enemies. The bulletin
gives many details of interest and i'm
portance to persons intending to rear
the birds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Big MoneyMade
Fishing Fer Clam Shells

The Wolverine Pearl Button Co. of
Grand Rapids. Mich. will pay a good
price per ton for clam shells taken from
rivers and lakes
Big wages are being made by those
engaged in this industry, and pearls of
great value are often found.
Write for particulars and learn how
to make money at most healthy and
pleasant occupation.
Wolverine Pearl Button Company
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
French Doctors Suggestion.

A French doctor. considering that
anyone wishing to summon a medical
man to an urgent case may probably
pass several doctors in the street
while he is hurrying from house to
house and ringing surgery bells in
vain, suggests that every practising
doctor should wear Badge in his but.
ton hole as a distinguishing sign. The
plan, no doubt, would be welcomed by
the man who is struggling to build
up a practice.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
E or MICHIGAN-CoUNTY OF

E or MICHIGAN-COUNTY OF
THATIOT--ss
"a session OF the Probate Court
i'd County held at the Probate
in the Village Of Ithaca, on the
% day of May in the year one thou
3D. min" hundred ten
Present, Isaac :. Seaver, Judge Of
al the Matter Of the Estate of
-rilr n. Phelps deceased.
o.. gcading and filing the petition
I.E verified, Of Charles 6. Phelps.
M OF said deceased, praying
rantcd To T.. \. Potter or some
lsr suitable person.
oreupon 70 is Ordered That Mon
he 10th day OF june next, at ten
~; I'm the forenoon. be assigned
D" hearing Of said petition. and
ne hcirS-at-laW Of said deceaScu,
II other persons interested i'm
,,Id estate. are required TO appear at
q 'icn Of said Court. then TO be
"a at the Probate Office. i'm the
- OF Ithaca. and show cause, II
here be, why the prayer Of the
n" should not be granted
70 is Further Ordered, That
~ petitioner give notice 10 the per-
0Cy OF said petition, and the
thereof, BY causing copy OF
order 90 bc published in the
Record, newspaper published
ir"ulated In Saiu county. three
I'VE weeks previous 10 said day
ring
So Copy).
ISAAC : SEAVER.
~ Judge of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
4 arm ano
Garden
NEW AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
Widespread and Rapidly Growing In
terest In Pheasant Rearing.

In an interesting bulletin on "Pheas.
ant Raising In the United States" is.
sued by the department of agriculture,
it is stated that within recent years a
new industry, the rearing of pleas
ants. has begun to engage attention In
the United States, and propagating
ventures, ranging from the single pen
with one or two pairs of birds to the
pleasantly of many acres and thou
sands of birds. are scattered through
out the country.
The English ringneck pheasant
Phasianus colchicus < torquatus), a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
HANDY Little Farm Boiler.

Here is handy portable boiler for
light uses on the farm. says the Ameri-
can Agriculturist. 1t consists of beer
key screwed TO wooden base. loop
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
ISAAC :. SEAVER.
Judge of Probate.

= OF MICUTGAN-Thc Probate
e for the County OF Gratiot
session OF said court. held at
-cba-e office, in the village of
in said county. on the 18TH day
8. ID. 1910.
Ont lsaac ). Seaver, Judge of
IN Master Of tho Estate of
H. Phelps. doceased
les G. Phelps. husband Of said
al, having Glyd in said court her
= praying that said court adj
te nd determine who were az
'c of H.r death the legal heir,
! deceased and entitled 10 i'm
he real estate Of which said de-
Cici seized therefore
3 Or1or"d fItt the 20th day OF
A. - 1910. gt ten o'clock I'm the
On gt aid probate office. Boz
hereby appointed for hearing
t'tinu;
Further ordered That public
thereof bc given by publication
opv az this order, for three sue
weote previous TO said day OF
-, I'm thc Alma Record. q news
printed and circulated in said
1sAAr $. SEWER,
Judge 'of Probate.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
HUMPHREYS

Humphreys Veterinary Specifics
"For Every Living Thing on the
Farm. Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs, Dogs, Poultry.
A. A. For FEvERs. Milk Fever, Lung Fever.
ID. Il. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
&. G. For SORE Throat, Epizootic. DistempeS.
ID. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
T.. K. For COUGHS, Colds, Influenza.
r. r. For COLO, BelIyache. Diarrhea.
GIG. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
III. III. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
I. I. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango, Eruptions.
J. K.For BAD CONDITION, Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid
on receipt Of price. 90 cts. each.
500 page Book and Stable
Chart to hang up mailed free.
HUMPHREYS HoyEo MEDICINE co. Corner
William and Ann streets. New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The Circuit Court for the County of
GrnIlOI, la ChnnCerN.

job r. Sleight and
Frances y. Sleight
Complainants,
VS..
Ellen /. Burrill,
John Goble.
CorteN IL. Burrill.
Rebecca NJ. Burrill,
Thomas -. Merrill,
Dwight $. Merrill,
Lizzie Il. Ring,
Fred c. Henry.
Myra j. Henry,
Mary Henry,
The Ann Arbor Railroad Company, Ga
COrporation).
The Chicago, Saginaw d Canada Rail
way Company Ca corporation),
The Lansing, Alma, Mt. Pleasant 4
Northern hallway Company Ga cor
poratiOn),
L. Tracy Howe, or his unknown heirs
deVisees, legatees and assigns,
Sarah +. Howe, or her unknown heirs
dcVisees, legatees and assigns,
Abbie II. Burrill, or her unknown heirs
deVisees. legatees and assigns,
Abba l.. Burrill, or her unknown heirs
deVisees, legatees and assigns,
Marie b. Merrill, or her unknown
heirs, devisees, legatees and as
signs,
Defendants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Interested Party.

'any-"WEy do you want your
81 10 be detective" Freddy
use a gumsEoe wouldn't hurt
puck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Anended.

A fool and his money are soon pop
ular-Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1910-06-09
Y 18th. 4. y. 1910.
KELLY :. Scarf.
Gf,.,,.ff III 80.


This suit is brought 10 quiet the
title Of lands described in said bill Of
complaint as follows, 90 wit
an Of the northwest c-quarter
90 Of, section thirtv-hve C35) town
twelve G2) north RANGE three go
west. Ia the said state of Michigan.
excepting therefrom eleven and forty
dvc one hundrcdths G1.45D acres IN
the southeast corner thereof, Described
as follows: Beginning at a post in
the center Of said section thirty five
$3.50; thence west on the quarter line.
niro 90. chains. TO the center Of the
channel OF Pine River: thence down
satd stream. i'm the middle OF the chan
nrl OF said river. 10 the north and
south quarter limo Of said section:
thence south, on the quarter lire. six
teen go chains to the place OF be-
ginning
j. LEE POTTS.
Solicitor for Compiainants.
JOHN C. WATSON.
or Counsel
Business address: Ithaca. Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17

event of this week. The pretty bride
elect is a daughter of Mrs. M. A. Nc
Enerney and has been one of the most
popular girls in the Mare island set.
Whether she will return here or not is
a matter only of conjecture, for her
fiance is daily expecting orders that
will take him to Porto Rico for a tour
of duty. With this expectation the
date for his return either to Charleston
or San Francisco is uncertain. The
wedding is to take place at Columbia.
Miss, the home of the bridegroom, and
although it will be simple in detail.
will have the impressive appointments
of the Roman Catholic service The
probable date for the ceremony is next
Tuesday evening and there will be a
large representation of the navy set to
attend the wedding with only the
nearest friends of the bride elect and a
few relatives. There will be many
messages of congratulation from this
city. where the officer has a host of
friends.
n..<~s<5a.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17

mower girl, Miss Julia Tuggle. wore
pink and white silk frock- The best
man at the wedding was DIR. Edward
Tapham and the ushers were r. c.
Rolph, W. c. Prichard. " L. Mathews
and H. Gingg. There was an informal
reception after the ceremony at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. j. Stanton Mr.. and Mrs Gould
are away on a wedding journey. but
! that awaits them at 10 Palm avenue.
Dr. and Mrs. H G. Richards have
returned from Skaggs Springs and win
occupy apartments at the Bellevue
after August /
Miss Muriel Plummer has returned
after an outing in the Yosemite VAL
ley with a party of friends.
Mrs. Hannah Wolff of Portland. Ore.
has been visiting relatives in this eitv
and is the guest of her son at 1888
Ellis street.
Mr.. and Mrs Noah w. Bender an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Rena Bender. to Clarence 3.
Davidson of Denver, Colo They will
receive their friends Saturday and sun
day afternoons. July % and "A, at their
home. 2059 Bush street
Mrs NJ Friedman of 1920 Gearv
street will celebrate the eightieth an
niversary of her birthday today. Sur
rounded by all the members of her
family. Mrs. Friedman will receive her
friends from ? to o'clock this after
noon
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17
MISS CECIL COWLES
haiu Barbara
AUdnHrI &TIHTn Fhco

nounced. The bride elect is the daugh-
ter of FL. Veen. and her fiance is the
son of Mrs. NJ. Scholtz of San Jose. The
date for the wedding has not been an
nounced.
Mrs Herman Gardner of Milwaukee
has been staying at the Palace hotel.
Mr. and Mrs James Eva entertained
a party of friends over the weekend
at their country home at Fair Oaks.
Among those who enjoyed the outing
were Mr. and Mrs. j. Treadwell, Miss
Alice Hageman. Joe Handlon and
Thomas Finnegan.
Mrs. Augusta Happ has announced
the engagement of her daughter. Miss
Helen Happ, and Arthur Benjamin. The
date for the wedding has not been
mentioned.
Mrs. Regina Lafee was the recipient
of a surprise party and birthday din
ner, given July TO- Miss Lafee will
leave shortly for a trip through the
south, and the party was in the nature
of farewell Among those who par
ticipated in the affair Were:
Miss Miliie Litzensteinl Henry Scharlin
Miss Dorothy Nathan Isadore Schariin
Miss Henrietta Moral clarence Moral
Mrs. L. hellner Louis helinef
The wedding of Miss Evelyn stanton
and Harry F. Gould took place Wednes-
day evening, July 8, in St Johns Pres
byterian church. The bride wore an
imported gown of white satin elabo-
rated with lace and pearls. The maid
of honor, Miss Laura Ferguson, wore
a gown of pink satin crepe, and the