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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
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on vegetable matter such a straw
bean pods. clover sod, etc, To- keep
the soil in the right physical condi
ton.
For potatoc, 400 pounds "2-o-Io'
per acre.
For bcct,. 25o pounds "2-s-6" per
acre.
For beans. $50 pounds u.s." per
acre.
On sandy or gravclly soil use fer
tilizcr containing large percentage OF
potash II ground Is moist when
drilling beans. run fertilizer i'm three
holes, the one with the seed and one
ON either side; if ground is dry. omit
fertilizer i'm seed hoe Plant about
18th Of June, having plowcd the ground
early and kept well worked mp to
that time. Bean, should be dragged
twice before coming through the
ground
Plant potatoes four or five inchc,
deep in we'll prepared soil. drag at
least twice even though they. are up
two inches; cultivate level and har-
vest first of October POO bushcl, per
acre OF Cannon No. :.
In summing up Mr. Cook would
emphasize the advantage OF not try
ing too many kind, oi crops. les,
kinds and more OF each. then il is
profitable 10 have suitable machinery
to do the work chcaply and quickly
The question box brought forth
some spirited discussion, particularly
the question. Il, the farmer OF today
the most independent man ON earth"
\, a whole the meeting was inter
eoting and profitable to the goodly
number present TO those who were
not thcre-comc next time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18

arrived in Big Rapids ON November
Bird she found her fancc waiting with
carriage; the couple drove to a
ministers where they were united in
marriage before going To- the party.
The marriage was kept secret for a
time though few friends were next
before Mrs. Grove. left Alma
Mrs Grove, wa, one OF Alma :
most popular young ladies. admired
for her excellent qualities by all who
knew her MIR Grove also was well
known here he wa, for some time
connected with Grove Bros. drug
store; recently finished the pharma
ci,t, course at Big Rapid, and the
first of the year took possession OF
drug store i'm Elsie where the young
couple will make their home Mr.
and Mrs Grove have the best wishc,
Of host of friends for a long happy
lie
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
Chef WALKER LEAVES ALMA

Chct Walker. we'll known to the
citizens OF Alma. and a popular r. +
ID. mail carrier out OF the Alma of
ice, leaves tomorrow for Washington,
ID. G.. where he has accepted "A posi-
ton as distributing agent for the T.
NJ. +. automobile through four south
ern states. Mr.. Walker will work
under our former townsinan. Mr.
Walter Vlict.
As token OF the high regard i'll
which Chester is held by his former
associates in the post office was evil
denccd when Mr.. Walker was called
to the post office last evening to fur
nish some information desired relative
to his work and in the presence OF
the entire office force presented with
a beautiful leather travelling bag
Chefs many friends in Gratiot county
wish him success in his new work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
Council Proceedings
Nina, Mich. Jam l6. nj

.NIIll''' VIII Ties = Hil. w. III
Regular meeting of the Common
Council OF the city of Alma in Council
rooms ON the above date
The Council wa, called to order
by the mayor, Hon. J N Montigcl
Present Nd, Fuller. Knight. Cook.
Fullerton and Frakcr
There being a quorum present the
Council wa, declared to be in session
The journal of the preceding SEES
sion was read and approved
On motion Of Aid. Cook, supported
by Aid I'rakcr. that the request OF
G. II Carl and Mr. Dali to use
streets to move the church on be
granted Motion carried
Nd. Pulircy appear,
On motion Of AID. Cook, supported
by Md Pulirey, that the report Of
the treasurer be received and placed
ON file Motion carried
On motion OF Md Cook, supported
by Md Pulfrey, that the following
claims be allowed a. follow, and the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
BRAINERD'S HOSPITAL.

Richard Small OF St. Louis who was
recently operated upon on for kid
ncy disease is slowly recovering.
Miss Elizabeth Fern returned yes
tcrday 10 her studies in nursing after
spending several months with her
mother in Saginaw
Miss Nellie Alexander has complct-
ed the studies. in the nurses course
and graduated yesterday. Miss Alex
ander has not decided whether she
will remain i'll Michigan or return to
her home in Anderson. Ind. but will
visit a brother in Detroit for the pre-.
sent.
Forest Baker was operated on
Thursday morning before daylight for
appendicitis. and is now doing nicely
Mrs John Ball and baby return to
their home in Sumner today after
spending some time in the hospital
where Mrs. Ball has been receiving
treatment.
Mrs. Louis Post OF St. Louis has
recovered sufficiently from her opera.
tion to return to her home the first OF
the week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
HOLIDAY GROVER WEDDING.

Miss Hazel Holiday. she that was,
left Alma, Friday. November 3rd, to
attend a party at Big Rapids Miss
Holiday returned to Alma reporting
splendid time but Immediately gave
her employers. the Alma Grain and
Lumber Co. notice of her resignation
to take effect early in December. that
she might take much needed rest.
Some friends surmised that Miss
Hazel might be planning to take a
more permanent position. but she
easily convinced them that they were
mistaken However. Miss Holiday
left last Sunday for Elsie as the wife
of John Grove and ON investigation
it was learned that when Miss Hazel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18

for children They act directly on
the nerves and muscles OF the bowels
They have a neutral action on the
other organs or glands. They do not
purge or cause any inconvenience
whatever They will positively over
come chronic or habitual constipation
and the myriads OF associate or de-
pendent chronic ailments, Try Rexall
Orderlie, at our risk Two sizes. 1Oc
and 25c Sold only at our store-Thc
ReXall Store The f. .. Grover
Drug Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
TAX COLLECTIONS.

City Treasurer ]. w. Glass was
kept exceptionally busy Tuesday and
Wednesday OF last week writing re-
ceipts and taking in the money. This
was occasioned by the fact that all
taxes not paid on or before Wednes-
day. January o. were subject to col
lection fee OF four per cent. OF the
$j6.O3l.39 assessed against the resi-
dents of Alma. Mr.. Glass collected
So 1868. leaving a balance OF only
S4,634.jo to be collected before March
-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18

are usually responsible for badness.
1t penetrates to the roots OF the hair,
stimulating and nourishing them 1t
is most pleasant toilet necessity,
is delicately perfumed, and will not
gum or permanently stain the hair
We want you to get a bottle of
RcXall "03" Hair Tonic and use it as
directed. II it does not relieve scalp
irratation, remove dandruff, prevent
the hair from falling out and promote
an increased growth OF hair, and in
every way give entire satisfaction,
simply come back and tell us. and
without question or formality we will
hand back to you every penny you
paid MS for it, Two sizes, soc and
SLoo Sold only at our store-The
RcXall Store The F. O. Grover
Drug Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
WHY HESITATE?
An Offer That Involves No Risk For
Those Who Accept 1t.

We are So positive our remedy will
relieve constipation, no matter how
chronic it may be. that we offer to
furnish it free OF all cost If it fails
Constipation is caused by weakness
OF the nerves and muscles OF the large
intc,tincN or descending colon To
expect cure you must therefore
strengthen those organs and restore
them To- healthier activity.
We want you To- try RcNall Order
lies on our guarantee They arc eaten
like candy and are particularly ideal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18

ORDER FOR PUBLICArION-FINAI, ADMIN
ISTRATION ACCOUNT.
State of Michigan. the Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot
At a session of said court, held at the probate
office i'll the village of Ithaca III said county. on
, the 18th day of January. A ID. 1912
Present, Hon Isaac ;. Seaver Judge OF Pro
bate.
In the matter of the estate of William Uuser
deceased
John W. Morton, administrator, having filed
i'll said court his final administration account,
and his petition, praying for the allowance
thereof and for the assignment and distribution
Of the residue of said estate to the persons EN-
titled thereto.
IT Is ORDERED, That the 18th day of Feb. A.
ID. 1912, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, al said
probate office, be and is hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said account and hear
ing said petition;
IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That public notice
thereof be given by publication of a copy of this
order for three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing. in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed ard circulated i'll said county.
ISAAC :. SEAVER,
A true copy. Judge of Probate
BELLE lINNE, Clerk of Probate. t7l4t4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18

The annual meeting of the First
Baptist church was held last Thurs
day evening, January nth. in the
church IN addition to other business
the officer, whose terms OF service
had expired were either reelected or
new one, put in their places The Of
6ccrs now are: DeaCons- b. Soulc,
II. J.. Walton, Francis Palmer. l.. \.
Sharp. +. {. Crandcll. Trustees
l.. \. Sharp, l.. \. Baker, G +. Hahn
line, Vim. Schiff, y. Fullerton Clerk.
NJ Louise Hood Treasurer. l.. y
Sharp. Financial secretary. NJ. Louise
Hood Financial Committee y.
Baker. y. Fullerton Auditing COM
mittce- Mrs l.. ~ Baker r. L. An
dcrson Supt OF Sunday school, l.
A. Sharp Ushers-Paul Crandell,
Arthur Conner. Bruce Failing. John
Baker.
The reports OF the various COM
mittcc, showed the church to be in
Nccllcnt condition. the financial COM
mittec reporting S4so.t3 given to BEN
evidences in addition 10 meeting all
expenses and paying for new ROOF
on the church at cost of $350.00.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
Married at Crystal.

Miss Lillian DcYoung of Crystal
and Harry s. Rogers OF Nina were
united in marriage January 18th. at
1870 p. m. in the NJ. +. parsonage at
Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs Rogers
will reside in Grand Rapids, Mr..
Rogers having accepted position
with the Michigan State Telephone
Co
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

J. T. Swigart spent Monday at
Ithaca
Mrs, L. Green is the guest of friends
In Grand Rapids
Ja, g Kress was in Lansing on
business Tuesday
Remember the shoe sale at the
Geo Ricketts, store. X
Thirty-thrcc case, of -manpoN are
reported i'm Jackson
Mis-, Lillian Wright j, suffering
from whooping cough.
Ralph Faunce OF ST. .oui, wa, the
guest OF James Klein Sunday
S. V Hollenbeck j, confined to his
home on Ely street by sickness.
Attorney J. NJ. Eycrdcn OF Ithaca
was in Alma on business Tuesday
John T. Matthews Of Ithaca was an
Alma visitor the first Of the week
If you want bargain, in shoe, visit
the Rickctt shoe sale, Polasky', old
stand x
Zekc Arnold and wife Of St Louis
are spending the winter month, in
Arizona.
WANTED--A competent cook Wages
s. 90 Apply at once. Mrs. H. G. Rich
ardson.
Circuit Court con>cne> in the Court
House at Ithaca Monday Tor the Jan
uary term.
Mrs. Leon Stinchcombc went to
Grand Rapids yesterday for Jew
days visit.
Mrs. c. ]. Barnes returned Tues
day from an extended visit with her
son in Gaylord
paid in Full" at the Opera House
last Monday evening was deserving
OF a crowded house
Miss Jessie Clark was the guest OF
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Francis OF Mt.
Pleasant over Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Hume and daughter OF
Owosso were guests at the Masonic
Home last Friday night
Mrs. James Howe returned Tues
day from a visit with friends and rela-
tives in New York State.
Mrs. c. q. Rhodes entertained last
Saturday afternoon in honor OF Mrs.
J. H. Lancashire OF Detroit.
Miss Minnie Cheesemau went to
Saginaw yesterday to attend the con
cert given by Lillian Nordica.
Mrs. Clint Nelson LETT Wednesday
for Greenvlle where she was called
by the severe illness OF her sister.
George Ricketts,, successor TO i. +.
Pollasky in the shoe business wants
to meet you at his place OF business.x
Miss Kate Mcnamara returned yes
terday to Grand Rapids where she
will continue treatments for rheuma-
tism.
L. c. Stinchcombc and s l.. Ben
nett were among the Alma visitors
at the grand concert in Saginaw last
evening
Mrs. J. II. Lancashire and Mrs T..
Laurence White returned Tuesday to
Detroit after few days visit with
Alma friends.
ID
Louis attended the dance given by
the Masons at the Masonic Home.
Friday night.
Fred Soule pastor OF the Baptist
church of Somerville. y. J.. is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. Soule,
TIA Pine avenue.
The Mt. Pleasant High school bas-
ketbal team comes here Friday night
for a game with the local High school
in the college gym.
Mrs. Harriet White visited Alma
last Saturday and Sunday. she was
accompanied by her mother, Mrs ].
III. Lancashire of Detroit.
The college basketball team though
crippled went to Lansing Tuesday
and met NJ. A. c. in a losing game.
A return game will be played here
later.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18
IT GROWS HAIR.
Here Are Facts We Want You TIC
Prove at Our Risk.

Marvellous a. ii may seem Rexall
"93" Hair Tonic has grown hair on
heads that were once bald. OF course,
in none OF these cases were the hair
roots dead. nor had the scalp taken
on a glazed, shiny appearance
RcNall "93" Hair Tonic acts scien-
tifcally, destroying the germ, which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-01-18

clerk instructed to issue orders for
the the same.
GENERAL FUND
Alma Grain & Lumber Co,
lights ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS G5
Alma Grain & Lumber Co,
City Hall Observation-Disclosures. 1863
Nina Grain & Lumber Co.,
brass Observation-Disclosures. rs
Smith & Case. bill........... 100
Mich. State Tclcp Co. phone 600
HIGHWAY FUND.
IIir>k & Son labor..........S $50
NJ. Dallas. labor. L75
WATER FUND.
Alma Grain & Lumber Co.,
water .......... ................ 22s.2O
National Meter Co, repairs. COS
David Howe. abor............ ESQ
NJ. Dallas, labor.............. $50
AlcN Warden labor.......... 60
Bert Manufacturing labor. go
On motion OF Aid Cook, supported
by AID Fuller. the Council adjourned.
d. w. ADAMS,
J. NJ MONTIGEI. City Clerk
Mayor
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-01-11
VALUE OF THE HElFER BEEF
Meat Is Finer In Grain and Better,
and There Is No Waste-No Rea-
son for Determination.

Professor Kennedy of the Iowa
college, while in England a few years
ago. expressed great surprise at dis.
covering that butchers pay higher
price for heifer beef than for steer
beef of the same age and condition OF
flesh
Henry Wallace says this was also a
surprise to him the first time he went
abroad He found that the butchers
were willing to give n premium on
heifers over steers and we found that
in one or two districts OF England
butchers would buy only heifers II
they could, get them.
The reasons given by the butchers
are that the grain of the flesh is finer,
the bone smaller. and therefore the
heifer cuts up better than the steer OF
the same age and furnishes a better
capacity for beef. I'VE remember
when boy at home" says Mr. Wal
laco, when beef was to be killed In
the fall OF the year. mother always
insisted on killing a heifer, giving the
exact reasons stated by Professor
Kennedy as given by the butchers at
Liverpool-that the meat of the heifer
was finer In the grain and better and
there was less waste"
There is absolutely no sense or
reason for the discrimination made
against heifer beef in the United
States. With COW beef II is somewhat
different, for the reason that COW
that has produced number Of calves
will not dress as large a per cent OF
beef and the animal being older Will
not have the same tenderness nor fine
quality.
A half cent a pound, however,
should be ample to cover this shrink
age; whereas q heifer is really enti.
tied TO premium over the steer OF
from a quarter to half a cent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-01-11
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

When roasting wild ducks instead OF
stufiing them. put an onion in some
and bunch Of celery in others. OF
course neither the onion or celery is to
be served.
Flour should always be sifted before
measuring. When baking powder is
used sift II with the -four several
times, using two pieces OF MANILA pa
per- the wrapping paper that the gro
GERS use.
Don't overwork, there is nothing
gained and many times much lost by
II.
II over heavy in weight eat less
sweets and turn away from candy.
Don't forget to drink plenty OF wa
ter daily
Keep the feet warm, low shoes have
no place after the frost arrives.
Work well begun is half done" :"
This means well planned Let each
days work be carefully thought out,
have an aim and make 1t high enough
for something to work toward
Take time to play a little at least
once n week, II not every day.
Follow up a match head that has
snapped off in striking. and avert a
fire
In looking for leak in a gas pipe
don't strike matches along the pipe,
but rub the suspected place with soap
suds and the gas If there will escape
and form small bubble. showing the
break
Water should never be thrown on
kerosene lamp when 1t has exploded as
1t only spreads the fame. Smother the
fire with rugs or quilts.
The ashes from the burned leaves
make a fine sweetener of the garden
soil
To pour oil on a smoldering fire is
always a reckless thing to do. One
may escape ninety.nine times, but the
hundredth will be your Waterloo.
Have a hot soup these cold nights
for a supper dish. they are relished by.
the best OF men
Remember there are none in the
humblest walks OF life that are not
able to teach us something.
Experience is often dearly bought
and she is wise who will avail herself
of that which has been proved by
others.
Don't put of the Christmas prepara-
tions another day, begin now. and
avoid a case OF nervous prostration
after the holidays are over.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-01-11
Reade Wrote standlnn.

One peculiar fad with regard to his
writing Charles Reade shared with
other famous novelists-he could not
remain seated at a table. but did his
work standing at high desk. This
was characteristic also OF Victor Hugo
who wrote the whole OF Les Miser.
ables" standing. Wilkie Collins, too
declared that his thoughts flowed more
freely when standing on his feet. In
direct contrast, one recalls that Mark
Twain did much OF his work propped
up in bed, and that Sir Walter Scott
found his brain clearest when reclln
ing comfortably on couch.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-01-11
BEST SOIL FOR DRY FARMING
Only Types Of Land Not Adapted Are
Alkali, Heavy Gumbo or Light
Sandy or GraVelly.

By II. T.. PATTERSON. Montana sta
tionD
During the past two years we have
received a large number of Inquiries
as to the best type OF land for dry
farming There are a number OF diff
ferent types upon which farmers have
had good success by following dry
farming principles. The only types Of
soil that are not we'll adapted TO dry
farming are al!.all lands, heavy gum
bo lands, or light sandy or gravelly
soils. for the reason that they do not
have a good physical condition. The
clay and alkall soils are so fine in
texture that II is almost impossible
for the plants to make use OF the
moisture that these soils contain. The
sandy soils are so open and porous
that they will not hold any OF the
water and so are not well adapted to
dry land farming. or these two types
OF soil the heavy clay and the sandy,
the former is more desirable.
The subsoil is important in determin-
ing whether a land is well adapted for
dry farming methods or not The sub
soil should be of such nature as to
absorb and hold large amount of wa
ter. II is in the subsoil that we find
the moisture reservoir and unless this
soil is of such character as to hold
the moisture, we are going to have a
great deal of trouble in trying to dry
farm IT,
The best type of soil for dry land
farming is sandy clay loan, soil
that has the power Of absorbing and
holding a large amount Of moisture
and that can be very easily worked,
and upon which the dust mulch can be
easily maintained. II is very difficult
to maintain dust mulch upon a
heavy, stip. clay soil whereas upon
a sandy loan this mulch can be main.
tained without great deal of work.
Ihe slope of the land best adapted
FOR dry land agriculture varies with
the different localities. Farmers. as a
rule, prefer the land that slopes gently
towards the north or the northeast.
This, however, is not the most import
tant point, but one worthy OF full con1
slderation when choosing farm. Thel
north slope escapes the direct rays OF
the sun to a degree, is a trife later
starting in the spring, which is fire.
quently an advantage, and is generally
not apt to suffer from hot winds and
drought.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-01-11
DURUM OR MACARONl WHEAT
In Dry Northwest II Has Met With
Considerable Favor-lt ResIsts
Drought Splendldly.

Durum wheat is generally grown as
a spring wheat In the dry northwest
Il has met with considerable favor. IL
generally out-yields spring wheat and
resists drought splendidly The great.
est objection to growing macaroni
wheat In this country has been the
lack OF market. the millers AT first
discriminating against II. Analyses
indicate that Durum wheat has n high
value for feeding purposes. being con.
siderably richer in protein than or
dinary wheat, says the Wallaces'
Farmer II is so hard, though, that II
must be ground before being fed. We
have reason to suspect that a larger
amount OF feeding nutrients can be
obtained from an acre OF Durum wheat
In dry season than from any other
spring grain unless It be barley or
corn.
Durum wheat does not stool quite
ms much as ordinary spring wheat.
and consequently should be sown a lit.
tie thicker. A bushel and a half TO
two bushels TO the acre is about right.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1912-01-11
His First Thanksolvinu.

Il went to a Thanksgiving dinner in
Paris last November" said an Amer
lean who had just returned from a
year abroad. Most OF the guests
were Frenchmen. Germans, Italians
and Russians. The hostess was an
American. New York woman who
has been living abroad for several
years, and who entertains lavishly In
the French capital.
"On the table were all sorts OF
things to remind one Of home. There
were lights Ia pumpkins on the table
and all sorts Of American dishes. in.
cluding turkey. whicht the hostess
announced she herself would carve on
the table In the American fashion But
the majority OF the guests failed to
grasp the significance OF the feast and
sat about trying to veil their aston.
ishment at everything. even to the
pumpkin pie, which they could be in
duced TO attempt with difficulty. None
OF the foreigners seemed to know
what Thanksgiving was.
"Zanksgeeveeng fiery nice" re.
marked a German count on my right.
leaning over to me. I nefer eat vune
before"