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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
AUTO IURNIABLE
St. Johns Man InVentS Device for
Garage Convenience

The St. John News OF last week
said: "A device new TO this section Of
the country, and one which will doubt
less prove OF value to auto owners,
is being manufactured in ST. Johns
by the T. G. Beach Co. The invcn-
ton is counterbalanced ball bearing
garage turntable, and can be manu-
featured for any size machine, and it
is more especially designed for use
in private garages as it does away
with the inconvenience and liability
OF accident in backing out TO the
street or cramping and backing to
turn the auto around.
The tables can be made with wood,
steel or reinforced concrete tops 1t
is so constructed that there are no
journals, pivots or guide supporting
wheels of any kind, the only points
of contact between the moving and
stationary parts being through the
ball bearings. 1t rests on concrete
foundation but a short distance be-
meath the floor
In cleaning or repairing an auto
this table would be invaluable, as it
turns with little or no eXcrtion, doing
away with the constant running from
side to side of the machine In a
salesroom it permit, OF the thorough
inspection OF the car and its parts,
and allows OF its being shown pro-
spectivc buyers TO the best advan-
tage
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
.BARNS|N NOR1ASHADE
James RundiO EreCtS a Fine StruC.
ture 36X50

James Rundio has recently COM
pleted a new gambrel rooted barn on
his farm in North Shade township.
three and one-half miles from town,
1t cost approaching twelve hundred
dollars. This is fine structure with
base dimensions 36xjO feet and 30
feet in height. The floors OF the
stables are concrete with hard clay
foundations. as are also those OF the
lrivewayS and mows The barn is
nodernly equipped with car. track
and slings for unloading hay and
grain. and Mr.. Rundio states that
haying and harvesting this year has
)ecn somewhat of a snap
Several other large barns are being
constructed in North Shade. John
snyder, on the William Franklin
farm. is remodclling and making an
addition to the old barn on the place.
When completed this will be struc-
tire 1910 feet, with a gambrel roof
and large roomy basement. Last
week Jesse Harlow and James Bar
rett had men at work raising frames
for barns on their places. - Carson
City Gazette.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
THE SCHOOL LAWS
New Amendments Enacted by LegiS.
lature Briefly Mentioned
CONSIDERED IMPROVEMENTS
washington and LlncOln'S Birthdays Cease TO
be Holidays Change In Primary MOnee

The Michigan State legislature en-
acted several new amendments to
the school laws. One provides that
no district shall receive more primary
money until the amount OF such
money on hand is reduced so that it
shall provide for teachers wages for
only two years in advance. The
money goes into the other districts
having a smaller surplus or none.
The new primary law fund amend
ment goes into effect in 1912 The
usual apportionments for the entire
year made in May and November as
usual but in 1912, and thereafter,
there will be one apportionment for
the entire year, made from July to
IS. All the money can be collected
for the whole year before the school
opens. Some Of the other laws are
as follows:
The school census for 1912 will be
taken twenty days beforee June l,
not the first Monday in June as is in
vogue at the present time. The
school commissioner shall appoint
the county truant officer instead of
the sheriff. This officer has much
power in looking after school build
ings.
The commissioner has the author
ity to appoint clerk with a salary
OF not more than $500 per year
where there are more than 100
schools in the county.
On Columbus day. Memorial day.
Lincoln's and Washington's birth
days, school shall be kept and patri-
otic exercises held None OF them
shall be holidays
Funds shall be condensed to three,
namely: primary, library and general
there shall be fourth fund known
as the building fund.
Another school law that must be
needed reads: Previous to the first
Monday in August in each year the
board of education or the board OF
trustees, as the case may be. of each
graded school district in this state
shall cause TO be published in news
paper in said district or in such
county in which district is located
such newspaper to be designated by
board of education, complete state
ment OF the proceedings OF the annual
school meeting and an itemized fl
nancial statement of the receipts and
expenditures of said districts during
the preceding school year, the ex-
pense of said publication to be paid
out OF the general fund OF the district
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
NOTICE.

To the Electors OF the City OF Alma,
Michigan:
Special Election to be held in said
City of Alma, Michigan, on Monday.
the 9TH day OF August, A. d. 1911.
the proposition of the issuing OF the
City's Bonds in the sum Of $4,000
for the purpose Of building bridge
across Pine River where State Street
crosses said river; for the purpose of
purchasing land so as to open
Prospect Street from Superior Street
north TO Downey Street, in said city;
and for the building of a sidewalk
on State Street from the railroad
crossing 70 the cemetery, as provided
in the above and foregoing resolu.
tion. will be submitted TO the electors
OF the said City OF Alma, Michigan.
The vote upon such proposition
viii be by printed ballot, which said
ballot shall be in the following words
and figures:
For the issuing OF the City's Bonds
in the sum OF $4,000, to be used for
building bridge, opening Prospect
Avenue from Superior Street north
to Downcy Street. building sidewalk
on State Street, from railroad cross
ing 10 cemetery, and other street i'm
provemcnts ................ YES
For the issuing OF the City's Bond,
in the sum OF $4,000. to be used for
building bridge, opening Prospect
Avenue from Superior Street north
to Downey Street. building a sidewalk
on State Street, from railroad cross
ing to cemetery, and other street i'm.
provements .............. NO
J. NJ. MONTIGEL.
Mayor.
D. w. ADAMS,
City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
FARM LANDS DOUBLE
In Value During the Last Decade AC-
COfding to Statistics
PRODUCTION s8,s27,00O,000
The Farmer is Prosperous and Why Should
He Not Be

The Christian Science Monitor pub
lished in Boston in commenting upon
the recent report made by the United
States census bureau on farm values,
says: "To those who have kept up
anything like an intimate acquaint-
ance with agricultural affairs in the
United States during recent years,
the report just made by the census
bureau on farm values in this country
will not be surprising. Yet it repre-
scnts an industrial advance beyond
comparison with all previous expert
ence. AT the same time it constitutes
the most eloquent argument that could
possibly be made in support of the
contention that the agricultural call
ing offers indispensable Undue ements
today to the young men OF this ma
ton. In the ten years covered by the
last census the farm lands Of the
United States more than doubled in
value, the increase being S15,252, ,7Ss,-
600, or 11S per cent. In other words,
the total value OF farm lands in this
country in 1900 was $13,O51 ,O33, 900;
in 1910 il had risen 10 $2S, ,3O3, 821 900
Although the rise in the value of
farm products accounts largely for
the increase in the value OF farm
lands, other important factors must
be taken into account The number
of farms increased II per cent during
the decade, acreage per cent. These
latter figures would be less encourag-
ing were it not for the fact that i'm
proved acreage in the period increas-
ed Is per cent In the bulletin just
issued there is nothing touching on
improved methods, but the extent to
which .dvanced education in agri-
culture has both increased and i'm
proved production per acre is mat
ter that will doubtless receive the at
tcntion OF the census experts in due
time.
The advance in the manner of living
upon the farms has been alluded to.
This Is illustrated TO some extent by
the figures showing that while the
value OF all farm buildings in the
United States in 1900 was put down
at $3,556,6l4ooo, it is placed at Sc,
294,O25,OO0 in 1910 But here, neces-
sarily, no account is taken of furnish
ings, OF increased conveniences and
comforts. OF the luxuries that in the
course of a decade have come to be
numbered among the common needs
of the farm household. 1t would be
folly to assumes that agricultural pro-
grcss in the United States has reached
its high water mark Agricultural
production in this country in 1910
reached the highest value ever at
tained by any nation on earth-$s,-
926.000000, an increase OF $3O5, 900, 900
over the previous year-but there is
reason to believe that the aggregate
value OF this years production will
be still greater"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

Mr.. w. H. Chedister and daugh-
ter leaves Monday of next week for
Swift Current, Saskatchewan, where
she will be met by her husband and
together they will drive across the
country to Mr. Chedister's claim.
Swift Current is 1925 miles from De
troit and Mr. Chedister expects to
reach there Friday, August II.
If party taking gentleman's silk
umbrella by mistake from vestibule
OF Presbyterian Church last Sunday
will return same 10 Mrs. Stanard,
7OS State street they can have their
own in exchange
Mrs. w. W. Cushing leaves tomor-
row. Friday, for a visit with friends
and relatives at Hastings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
KOREAN LECTURE
Delivered Sunday Evening at the First
N. {. church

To those at all interested in Mis-
sions or in the conditions and oppor-
tunities Of other countries, DR.. Dill
dimes illustrated lecture on Korea,
given at the Methodist Church last
Sunday evening met all expectations.
The first views showed the posi-
tion Korea occupies on the map,
with the area and geographical fea-
tures as compared with the United
States.
The views descriptive OF the coun-
try itself were surprise, showing
some beautiful natural scenery and
almost marvellous ingenuity on the
part of the natives in constructing
roads, bridges, walls, etc. The i'm
plements of agriculture, the manu-
facture of lumber. the making of
macaroni and pottery, and even the
means OF amusement were of the
home and social life of the people
home and social life O fthe people
were very interesting and the COM
pound or buildings and grounds be-
longing 10 the Mission Board which
Dr. Dildine serves. with his small
but neat home at the top OF a bluff,
presented a striking contrast 10 the
low crowded cabins OF the Koreans.
The lecture impressed more clear
~ on .hc minds OF the Rople the
great need OF modern methods and
higher civilization in the Korean en-
pire
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
The FIRE SUFFERERS
Citizens OF Alma Contribute $1,000
Towards Their Relief

Immediately following the fire at
AuSable and Oscoda Mayor j M.
Montigel prepared four subscription
papers reading in part: 1--WE, the un-
dersigned, agree to pay the sum set
opposite our respective names for the
relief OF the fire sufferers" Mr.. Mon
tigcl headed one Of the sheets with
subscription of $500. and giving
one to each of the four supervisors
to continue the canvass One hund-
red and sixty-seven dollars was raised
and by Supervisor Smith sent to AL
bert f. Sleeper, Treasurer of the Fire
Relief fund. who acknowledged re-
,eipt of same as follows:
Mr.. Z. NJ Smith, Alma. Mich.
Dear Sir: We beg to acknowledge
-cccipt and wish to thank you kindly
Tor draft for $1,000, which amount
has been placed TO the credit of the
Fire Relief Fund.
Very truly yours.
J. w. HOARN.
Deputy State Treasurer,
For a. f. Sleeper, Treasurer Fire
Relief Fund.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
HON. FRANK ]. CANNON.

The American people are being
stirred at the present time most de
cidcdly over the dis closures being
made by former UnitS States Scna-
tor Frank J. Cannon, in hi, series
Of articles recently begun in Every
body's magazine on Modern Nor
monism-a story as startling and in
teresting a the series OF magazine
articles by Tom Lawson in the same
magazine.
Hon. Frank J. Cannon is the son
OF George 9. Cannon of Utah, First
Councillor 10 the Mormon Church.
For years he has been fighting poly
gamy in the Mormon Church When
the Mormons pledged themselves TO
do better, he intcrcedcd for them with
President Cleveland and saved them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

critics, while Mr. A. W. Wright will
give to the city land sufficient to con-
tinue the street from Downie street
TO the city park In other words,
with the purchase of the M innich
and Lancashire properties upon which
the city has satisfactory purchase
options the street can be opened
from Superior street to the Park.
This is an opportunity to dispose OF
a fire trap (the livery stable build
ings) and at the same time enhance
the appearance OF the city that our
citizens should avail themselves of.
The resolution authorizing the cleo
tion as passed by the Council reads
as follows:
WHEREAS, 1t appears to the
Common Council OF the City of Alma
Michigan, that it is necessary TO
build bridge across Pine River at a
point where State street crosses said
river and that it is also necessary to
purchase land for the purpose of open
ing Prospect Avenue from Superior
street north to Downey street, and
that it is necessary 10 build a side
walk on State street from the rail
road crossing to the Cemetery, and
also to further improve the streets
in said city; and
WHEREAS, The said city OF Al
ma has not on hand in its Highway
Fund, sufficient money to pay for
such improvements, nor can the same
be raised by taxation in addition to
the other necessary amounts to be
raised for the various funds OF said
city for the year 1911; and
WHEREAS, Said Common Coun-
ell have caused estimates OF the cost
of such improvements to be made and
filed in the office of the City Clerk
of said City of Alma, which said esti-
mates show the cost OF such improve
ments to be $4,000, as near as can
be estimated; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Common
Council OF the City OF Alma, now in
session, that the question of issuing
the bonds OF said City of Alma for
the sum of 100000 for the purpose
OF paying the cost and expense of
the improvements, aforesaid, to-wit:
the building OF bridge across Pine
River where State street crosses said
river, i'll said City of Alma; build
ing a sidewalk on State street from
the railroad crossing to the Cemetery
and for the purchase OF land so as to
open Prospect Avenue from Supe-
rior street, north to Downcy street,
and other street improvements, said
bonds to be payable $4,000 each year
until paid, the first OF said bonds to
be due and payable in the year 1919,
be submitted to vote OF the electors
of the said city OF Alma at Special
Election to be held in said city. on
Monday, the 18th day OF August, a,
d. 1911; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a notice of this
Resolution and OF such Special Elec-
ton. be posted and published in the
said City OF Alma. the required length
Of time as is required by the statute
State OF Michigan, County OF Gratiot,
City OF Alma-ss.
We. the undersigned, Mayor and
Clerk of the said City OF Alma, do
hereby certify that the above and
foregoing resolution was duly passed
and adopted by a unanimous vote of
the Common Council Of the said City
of Alma, at a regular session thereof
held at the Council Rooms in said
City OF Alma, on Tuesday, the 18th
day Of July, A. D. 1911.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
GOES TO NEN YORK
To Buy Fall, Winter and Christmas
Goods

w. w. Cushing OF the firm OF Cush-
ing & Benedict leaves tomorrow for
Hastings, where after a few days
visit with relatives he will leave for
New York City, where he will buy
fall, winter and Christmas goods.
Mr.. Cushing expects to ship to Alma
as a result of this trip, one OF the
largest stocks of goods in his line
yet shown in this city. Cushing &
Benedict are members of the Rae
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
IN NEN BUILDING
Postmaster John Young Of RiVerddle
in New Quarters
MOVED P0STOFF|CE SATURDAY
To Model Cement Building Just Completed for
Above Purpose

Riverdale is fortunate in having
for its village postmaster gentle
man who believes there is nothing
too good for the community in which
he lives, as a result of this belief
put into action, he last Saturday
moved the governments business
into a building which he has just had
completed for this purpose. The
building is located just north OF the
building occupied by the Bank OF
Riverdale and is constructed OF ce-
ment blocks 5x12x4, with a four-inch
vacuum. The building is 12x14. The
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

a number of the Maccabee ladies
took advantage of the fine weather
and spent Wednesday of this week at
Bass Lake In the crowd were Mrs
Fred. Wright, Mrs John Wright,
Mrs. r Cummings, Mrs. 7 w. Crea-
sor, Mrs. Glow Mrs Walters. Mrs
Gloyd White, Mrs Mclean and Mrs
Sadd. \ happy crowd and hap
pier time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

The many friends OF A. II. Dim
stead will BE- panied 20 know that he
had the misfortune to fall while at
work remodelling his State street
property, striking the ground in such
a manner as to break his left arm
near the wrist. DIR lamb reduced
the fracture for him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
BEET GROWERS ATTENTION.

The annual meeting of the Gratiot
County Beet Growers Association
will be held at the Court House,
Ithaca, on August -, 1911, at 1
O'Clock in the afternoon. All men,
bers are requested to attend, as bust
ness of importance will be considered
]. B. MILLER, President.
J. w. HARROD, Secretary
Prof. West and family left Alma
Tuesday, for Otsego Lake and other
points in northern Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Stuckey spent
the first of the week in Stanton.
Mrs. H. N. Lee, of Chicago, who
has been visiting Alma friends re-
turned home Wednesday morning of
this week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

W. J. Melchers, general manager
for the Union Telephone Co return
ed Monday from Point Lookout
where for a month he and his family
have been enjoying the breezes of
Lake Huron. Mr. Melchers is as
brown as a berry and plainly shows
the invigorating and beneficial eff
fects of the outing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

at time when they were threatened
with acknowledgements He took a
prominent part in all the public af-
fairs of the Mormons, all the time de-
pending on their promise o. reform
He opposed the election Of Apostle
Reed Smoot 10 the Senate. and when
Smoot was finally seated Cannon
withdrew, believing that lithc more
could be done, ut least for some time
Hon. Mr.. Cannon speaks with auth
ority ON matters of Mormouism if
ever man did
Mr. Cannon will appear ON the
ALMA LNCEUM COURSE the
coming season Season tickets may
be reserved at the banks and drug
stores.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03
CHIPPEWA INDIANS
Viii Play Ball on Davis Field Satur.
day, AUGUST 9Th

The Alma Manufacturing Co.'S
base ball nine have arranged with the
Chippewa Indians OF Cross Village
Emmett county. for game OF ball
in ilis city Saturday, August 12th.
To secure the game a guaranty of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

Mrs. GEORGE Argent and Mrs /. n
Baker went To- Bass Lake. Wedncs-
lay Mrs. Argent is spending a few
lays N the lake while Mrs Baker
returned Wednesday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

ket Store Cooperative Buyers Asso-
citation of which there are 1872 mem
bers in Michigan, all OF whom 90 to
market at the same time and buy
their goods together, thereby getting
the benefit of prices otherwise given
exclusively to wholesalers. The par
ty leaves Detroit in special car
going direct to the Eastern market
Watch for the announcement upon
Mr.. Cushing's return.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

+. II. Rowland left Wednesday
morning for a weeks visit with his
friends in Grand Rapids and vicinity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

V. p Cash spent Wednesday in
Owosso.
g. X. Clark OF Mt. Pleasant spent
Tuesday in Riverdalc.
A. +. North OF Orange spent the
first OF the week with relatives in this
village
The Lyceum Course for 1911 and
1912 promises to be a winner Watc h
the Record for further announce
ments.
DR.. Highheld has purchased a
Maxwell auto for use in visiting his
patients. Prompt service is the Dr. 5
motto.
Hubert and Hazel Moblo are home
for their summer vacation, the former
from Toledo and the latter from
Toronto.
Harry Dildinc, returned mission
AIRY from Korea. gave an interesting
lecture Tuesday evening for the bene-
fit OF the Epworth League.
J.. \. Rhoadcs Of ST. Louis was
the mason and l.. \. GARNER the car
penter who supervised the construc-
tion OF the new post office building
School opens Monday, September
first, with Melvin Bulge of Coleman
as principal and Misses Mamie Wynn
II Alma and Florence Hall of Elm
Hall as instructors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-08-03

wood work is OF oak and the steel
ceiling painted in light cream lends
I pretty effect to the sidewalks which
are decorated in green For illumin-
ating purposes Mr. Young has in
stalled a modern gasoline plant
while arrangements for heat has been
satisfactorily arranged for.
The front OF the south side OF the
store is occupied by Mr.. Young as
a jewelry store and the remainder
is given over to Uncle Sans bu~i-
ness. The north side OF the building
together with plate glass display
window can be leased by the proper
parties upon application to the owner
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-17
fro RE CONTINUED
Vacation Time Posers.

Here are some things I'd like to know
That books don't tell and maps don
show.
And / have asked our teacher. too.
But she can't answer them. Can you?
IL the spruce tree always neat ana trim
Does the dogwood ever bark?
Will the peach tree ever tell on him
Who keeps his misdeeds dark?
Does the locust chirp. or does 1t hum!
Does the willow pay its debts?
Does the palm possess wrist or thumb !
Do pear trees come In sets?
Do beeches grow down by the scar
is the chustnut a wornout Joke?
Must the plane trees limbs quite level be
Are charts from the charter oak?
Do hogfish eat from the trough of tn
sea?
Who makes up the rivers bed?
Do sea dogs sail over bays In barks?
Are marooners always red?
Are thirty-six inches a lumber yard?
Can q mile "tie" O sailors Knot2
Do they measure fish by pole or perchf
Are web feet the spiders lot?
Ii ice ever weighed on a sliding scale?
Are canes swung by walking beams2
Does q postman wear coat of mail?
Are slippers used by spanking teams?
And. last of all. this bothers me:
What kind Of blossom. nut or fruit
Or kind Of nursery blocks. maybe.
Would grow from planting a square
root?
st. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-17
An Amsrioan Hsroins,

Grace Darling was not the only
daughter of a lighthouse keeper that
saved the lives Of shipwrecked sailors.
Though the British girl that saved nine
men from drowning In the sea near
scarborough castle has been celebrat-
ed in poetry by William Wordsworth,
an American girl has as great record.
This girl was Ida Lewis. Her father
was the keeper Of the LIMERICK light
house In the harbor Of Newport, Conn.
When she was only eighteen years old
she saved the lives Of four men. and
not long afterward she rescued another
man from the water. A few years
later she added three more rescues to
her credit. the next year picked up a
child that had survived a wreck and
later. with the help Of her brother,
saved the lives of two men whose sail
boat had capsized. News.