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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
HARDEST 70 sui.
Cars Nav Please Public Without Sat.
iSfying the Men Who Sell Them
sAlEsMEA ARE 0PTONISTs
But They Go to the Other Extreme when They
Write Factory Sales Manager

Any reasonably good car will
please the public; but the automobile
hasn't yet been built that thoroughly
satisfies the dealers who retail it.
So runs an axiom as old as the in
dustry which coined it an axiom
often proven too, despite the fact that
it conflicts sharply with the idea of
the general public which, in its rela-
tons with the automobile dealer, has
never found him otherwise than bub-
blingly enthusiastic and losing no
chance to sing the praises OF the car
he is selling.
The automobile dealer is an optim-
ist." declares Sales Manager Benson
of The Studebaker Corporation. He
looks on the bright side of everything
all day. But, when his routine is
over, he shuts himself into his office
and becomes sincerely - sometimes
brutally - frank, as he writes the
salesmanager OF the factory he rep
resents.
The line OF cars he has been prais-
ing all day may come in for scathing
criticism. They may really be giving
excellent service to their owners, but
the dealer insists that number of inn
provements are needed badly.
Once in long while the dealer
may compliment the factory on some
new development but that is unusual;
he takes it for granted that affairs
should be satisfactory, as rule.
1--WE believed we had Studebaker
dealers in a quandary, when we began
deliveries on the new Studebaker '25,
So, and Six several months ago."
continued Mr.. Benson. "These cars
had been designed to suit Our dealers
idea of an article that would sell, stay
sold and repeat. Many of the dealers
had been consulted regarding the de-
tails. The cars had been thoroughly
tested and had shown themselves
wonders of power and value. But. we
were magnihcently mistaken, Dealers
everywhere admitted themselves
pleased with the cars. They even
dilated on certain features that APP
pealed to each individually. But they
began Immediately to criticise us for
not doubling our factory and our out
put, in order to take care of the ire
mendous demand.
Dealers told us how their allot-
ments were all too small and demand
ed more. Others said their friends
were making trouble over discrimina-
ton in the distribution of cars. One
or two frankly admitted we had no
business to give them cars that were
too good Right now with Our fac
tories working at full speed, we ex-
pect to face a steady battle with Our
dealers, until snow flies.
"The automobile business is an
other great place for the study of
human nature."-M L. Perrigo.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
BOVILL CAT RANCH CO.
Bovill, Idaho, March s, 1913

BOVill, Idaho, March s, 1913.
Alma Record, Alma, Mich.
Gentlemen am taking the liberty
of asking you for little aid through
the medium of your paper in promot-
ing stock company, of which | have
the honor TO be president The main
object of this company is to purchase
and operate a large cat ranch near
Boyill, Idaho, where land can be pur-
chased cheap for this purpose.
To start with, we shall collect, say,
one hundred thousand G00,00O) cats.
Each cat will average twelve kittens
year. The skins run from ten (1O)
cents each for the white ones, to
seventy-fve (75) cents for the pure
black. This will give us twelve mil
lion (l2,0OO,O 00) skins a year TO sell
at an average of thirty 600 cents a
piece, making our revenue about ten
thousand ($1O,0OO) dollars a day,
gross.
A man can skin sixty cats a day
for two $4,000 dollars per day. 1t
will take one hundred men TO operate
the ranch, and therefore, the net
profit will amount to about nine
thousand eight hundred $9,sOO.OO)
dollars.
We will feed the cats on rats, and
will start a rat ranch next door The
rats multiply four times as fast as
the cats. If we start with one mill
lion rats, we will have, therefore, four
rats per day for each cat, which is
sufficient.
Now then. we will feed the rats on
the carcasses Of the cats, from which
the skins have been taken, giving
each rat a fourth of a cat In this
way the business will be self-acting
and automatic all the way through
The cats wiki eat the rats, the rats
will eat the cats, and we will get the
skins.
For further information, kindly adj
dress Bovill Cat Ranch Co., Bovill,
Idaho.
This would be a great business
venture for the Record to become as
sociated with, because of the great
advertising possibilities.
Thanking you in advance for the
publication of this letter | am,
Very truly yours,
II. G.. MALLORY,
President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

ready we'll paved. The week end re-
James senate primary bill, repeating
the enrolment and Is per cent
clauses of the present law. This re-
moves what was regarded as one OF
the measures that would consume
long time in discussing, but when
finally disposed of only one vote was
recorded against it, that OF Repre-
sentative Peterman of Houghton
county, whose reason for opposing
was that he did not approve OF re-
pealing the enrolment clause. The
essential portion of the new law is
that a voter must designate his party
by placing the cross at the head Of
the ticket. If he does so and makes
a cross opposite the name Of can
didate in another party column the
ballot is void The object being to
compel the elector to designate his
party when the votes in the primary
and vote it straight. A few minor
amendments were made.
Governor FaVors Grayling Site.
An attempt was made in the house
to have a committee of the legisla-
ture inspect the various sites for the
proposed permanent encampment Of
the Michigan National Guard. This
was turned down and the Grayling
site offered by r. Hanson to the
state free of cost was given a big
boost by Governor Ferris in a mes
sage to the legislature urging the
which he declared possesses all the
requirements and excels any other
location in the state for the purpose.
1t is probable that the legislature
will accept this proposition as there
seems to be a general sentiment
for 1t.
Favors Law Book Bill.
What is termed freely to be a
piece of legislation detrimental to
the state, should il finally become
law, is the measure introduced by
Senator Murtha authorizing recog-
milton and endorsement of the state
laws compiled by Colin Campbell,
former speaker of the house of repre-
sentatives and published by law
book concern of Chicago Campbell
has lobbied persistently for the bill.
The bill was favorably reported out
by the house judiciary committee. II
Is declared by the enemies OF the bill
that the law would be an expensive
one for the state.
Teachers Retirement Fund Favored.
Lobbyists have been numerous
during the present session but no
measure has been more persistently
worked for than the bill providing
for teachers retirement fund.
Teachers from all parts of the state
invaded the house and senate In
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

Report of the Ely school, district
No. for the month ending April 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore exist
ing by and between Earl W. Young
and Joseph Wachalac, doing business
at Alma, Michigan, under the firm
name of Standard Foundry and
Manufacturing Company, has by mu-
tual consent this day been dissolved.
The business will be continued under
the name of Standard Foundry and
Manufacturing Company, and all
money owing to said firm shall be
paid to Joseph Wachalac, who will
also pay all outstanding obligations
of said firm.
Dated March 90, 1913.
JOSEPH WACHALAC,
EARL w. YOUNG,
1917 Owen Street,
t3 Saginaw, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
SUMNER HAPPENINGS

Mrs. JUGS Johnson was a business
caller in Ithaca Saturday.
Miss Nettie Hanch was an Ithaca
caller Saturday.
The Misses Fern and Nellie Mel
son of Alma are visiting their sister,
Mrs. William Fowler.
Mrs. Clara Stearns and daughter
visited the last of the week with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Slater.
Frank Hicks left Monday for Grand
Blanc where he has employment for
the summer
Mr.. James Stephens was in Ithaca
on business Monday.
Mrs. Hattie Munks is very i'll at
this writing.
Amos Button and family leave
Tuesday for their home in Edmore,
having rented their farm to L. NJ.
Forquer.
Mrs. Nina Harvey is keeping house
for Richard Lang.
Mildred Harvey is with her mother
and attending school here.
Shird Hammondtree of Bedding
spent Sunday with his parents who
have been i'll for some time. They are
improving.
Mr.. James has opened a pool room
in the building vacated by Vern
Stoffs.
II. n. Stearns and family visited in
Ferris Sunday at the home of his
son, Alfred Stearns.
The r. N of A. had a royal good
time at their meeting Saturday it
being the birthday anniversary of four
of their members. Each was present
ed with handsome plate and Mrs.
Oliver Duffield served maple sugar.
Gene Hammondtree of Crystal is
spending few days here helping care
for his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hammondtree.
Miss Ruth Graham has returned to
her school in Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

WANTED Ten bean pickers. FL
well Elevator.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
Time Limit for Legislation Is
Fixed for April Is.
THE PRIMARY BILL IS PASSED
Law Book Bill Favorine Chicago Con-
Germ Causes Much Criticism
Teachers Pension Bill Passes
House-Free Textbook Bill Finally
Agreed to-Governor Urges Ac-
ceptance GrayIing Site Gift for
Michigan National Guard.
BY j. w. HANNEN.
Especial Correspondence.)

Lansing, Mich, April 15.-With
less than 60 laws legally enacted and
signed by the governor of Michigan,
there is some doubt as to whether
the state legislature will be able to
adjourn on April 20, according to a
resolution passed by the house just
before the week end recess. More
than 1900 bills have been introduced
in the house and senate this session,
and compared with the whole the
number actually passed is a mere
trife. The senate concurred In the
action of the house by the majority
Of one after a long debate as to
whether the house could conclude
the business before it by that date.
In view Of the belief that this cannot
be done Senator Verdier states that
he may move to reconsider the ac-
ton of the senate in concurring in
the house action as to adjournment
date.
Primary Bill Passed.
House members, however, state
that the most important legislation
has been accomplished and that the
track is clear for rapid work on leg
islation for which the way is al
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Allen went
to Shepherd Sunday, and attended
church in the evening.
L. B. Leonard and L. Garfield. of
Forest Hill were at church Sunday
in Coe village.
Rev. Ernest Thornquest, of Mimi
eapolis, MINI, preached here Sunday
morning and evening. He has been
in Michigan over two months, and
has held protracted meetings, here
and in Midland county He is fine
speaker.
On Thursday, March goth, Mary E.
Ross was united in marriage to Lem
uel Allin, of Shepherd. The knot was
tied by Elder Clennon. We all wish
for them long and happy lives.
Warren Brooks has moved into the
Kirk Hildreth house near St. Louis,
and Will Brooks has moved unto the
farm.
A new baby has come to make mu-
sic for Roy Gould and wife.
Leslie Leonard and Clare Stahl.
who went west lately are working on
a ranch in Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stephens who
moved back to Ohio some time ago,
have lost their little eight year old
daughter since going there.
John Heistand and family have
gone TO visit relatives in New Haven.
Mrs. Nettie Kline, of Norwich Conn
called here by the serious illness of
her father, George Culver, Sr.
Mrs Lillian Randolph came from
Shepherd for a short stay on the
farm.
John Converse, and wife, with a
lady living with them from Alma,
visited the Converse Bros, Sunday,
also Robert Turner and wife of Jas
per.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
ORDER For Observation-Disclosures of

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION-Appoin of
Administrator
State of Michigan-The Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot.
At session of said Court, held al the Probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county, on
the 10th day of April A. ID. 1913.
Present: Hon ] Lee Potts Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of John Greig. de-
ceased.
Ada L. Greig having filed in said court her pc
tition praying that the administration of said
estate be granted to Ada l.. Greig or some other
suitable person.
II is ordered that the 18th day of May A. d.,
1919 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate Office. be and is hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition;
II is further ordered that public notice there
of be given by publication of a copy of this or
der for three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing in the Alma Record, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
]. LEE POTTS
true copy. Judge of Probate
Belle JENNIE, Clerk of Probate. 17s0t4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION-APPOIN
OF ADMINISTRATORS
State of Michigan, the Probate Court for the
County of Gratiot
AT session of said court held at the probate
Office in the village of Ithaca in said county. on
the 18th day of March, A. ID. 1913
Present, Hon. J. Lee Potts Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John link,
deceased
Rosa Welch having filed in said court her pc.
tition praying that the administration of said
estate be granted 10 Philip w. Creaser, or to
some other suitable person.
IT Is ORDERED, That the 18th day OF April. A.
D. 1918 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, al said
probate office, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said Petition
IT'S 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.
J. LEE POTTS
A true copy. Judge of Probate
BELLE JENNIE, Clerk of Probate. l7l4t4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

Number OF pupils enrolled, ~.
Number of days taught, 20. Aver
age attendance, 6 plus. Mabel Brad
ford and Ralph Duckworth were
neither absent or tardy for the month.
Parents are cordially invited to
visit us.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17
o Regulate Water Supply.

One of the bills introduced in the
senate which has attracted wide
spread attention throughout the
state is that of Senator Walter Of
Grand Traverse. The bill author
ICES the organization of companies
to establish reservoirs in which to
store up the over supply of water
in the Michigan streams during
flood time and to turn it loose dur
ing the dry seasons. The measure
provides for supervision by the
state railroad commission. 1t is
hardly expected that the bill will
receive definite action at this session
but it is regarded as an important
proposition at least for future legis-
lative action.
The rush of bills and the time
limit established has prompted the
house to devote every hour possible
to real business. To this end a
proposition was made to begin
Saturday sessions last Saturday but
the plan was not Immediately agreed
to, although It Is believed that Satur-
days during the remainder of the
session will be devoted to work, al
though many will be denied the
usal weekend recess heretofore es-
,sblished
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

VIM. II. Caple, and family enter
tanned his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. s. Caple part of the week
They were just returning from Flor
ida, and were delayed several days
by the disastrous floods in Ohio and
Indiana.-Clare Sentinel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

Wood may be luxury If you buy
of any one else, but if you buy of
Barney it is not. $1.75 per cord,
honest measure. Inspection invited.
els w. Superior street. 1774tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-04-17

"The Wellington" means home
cooking, mothers pies, friedcakes and
delicious coffee. s. w. Anderson. X
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23

We are just as glad as ever to hear
his little inouisitive chirp; but the
robin-red- breast no longer serves as
a signal for the annual household up
heaval. The modern scientific de-
vices, and the modern scientific mind
have done away with the dragon
nightmare Spring Housecleaning. "
The city woman has at her command,
the vacuum cleaner concern which
rents its portable machine and ser
vices at so much per day, so that for
herself and her country sister who
can afford a machine the annual two
weeks OF mops. pals. ten-foot brush
es, irrtabiity, cold meals and torture
to the men of the home, have become
ancient history.
The house was indeed a peaceful,
cool, clean-smeling place after the
vigorous davs of rug-beating. soap
suds and pieced meals, and the feel
ing of tired conutentment at the ex-
penditure of physical and nervous en-
ergy-but the modern house-cleaning
is a simple process.-The Westerner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
Gwendoline McIntire spent the day

Gwendoline McIntire spent the day
in Athena Saturday.
j. S. Lieuallen, Revella, Paul and
Francis of Walla Walla are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Lieuallen Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Rogers, Gundo-
line and Mildred were Pendleton vis-
itors Saturday.
Mr.. Fox of the Electric Light Co.,
Of Pendleton, was an Adams business
visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Vincent of the
Electric Light and Power company of
Pendleton, were in Adams Saturday
looking over the town to put in the
electric lights in Adams.
Bert Kirby of the Inland Mercan-
tile company was Pendleton visitor
Friday.
Home talent play of Helix, merry
rural comedy drama in three acts en-
titled "Rube and His Ma" was played
in the Adams opera house on Satur-
day night and attended by a large
audience.
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. Adams and Mr..
and Mrs. r. Rahlie went to the
springs Sunday for a days outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Hale and family
went to the river Sunday for a days
outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Morrison and
family went to the river Sunday for
a days outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Bentley and son
Raymond are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Bentley this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers and family re-
turned to their home in Adams Mon
day after visiting relatives in Athena
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doring of Pendleton
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G
M. Lewis over Sunday.
Henry Picard of Portland is visit
ing relatives In Adams this week.
Homer Watts OF Athena and w.
Peterson OF Pendleton were Adams
business visitors Sunday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
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UMATILLA TRACK
MEET AT ATHENA
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(special Correspondence.) J


Athena, Ore. April 23.-The Una
tilla county track and oratorical con-
test will be held in this city on Sat
urday April 26. The track has been
put in the best shape possible and
closely contested meet is anticipated
Ed G. Barnett of Milton, was in the
city Monday.
Mrs. L /. O'Harra and Mrs. James
La Lande were over from Weston
Saturday.
z. N. Smith. cashier OF the Farm
ers' Bank of Weston. was an Athena
visitor Saturday.
T. D. Taylor Of Pendleton, spent
Sunday in Athena.
e. Blomgren OF Weston, was in the
city Saturday.
viii NJ. Peterson Of Pendleton. was
an Athena visitor Sunday.
II. c. Starr. teacher of the Com
mercial department OF the Athena
schools. was a Pendleton visitor Sat
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Willaby and
Miss Dora Bennett were Walla Walla
visitors Friday.
Misses Zelma and Merna De Peatt
were Pendleton visitors Thursday
Clark Nelson and Edgar w. Smith
OF Pendleton, spent Saturday in Athe-
ma.
Miss Leola Duncan OF Weston. was
IN the City Saturday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
ADAMS KNIGHTS
DEFEAT SCHOOL TEAM
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Especial Correspondence }

Adams, Ore, April %. - Adam
Knights of Pythias baseball team play
ed the school team Sunday and the
score was IS to in favor Of the K
OF P.
L. L. Rogers returned to his home
Tuesday after spending a few day
on his mountain ranch.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kirby
of the Adams Inland Mercantile com.
pany on Friday morning. an pound
baby girl. DR.. Newsom of Athena, was
the attending physician. Mother and
babe are doing nicely.
Bert Painter returned to Adams
Monday after spending a few days in
Pendleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Blake Of Wash
tuckna, and baby Irene, were Ad-
ans visitors Friday.
Mrs. Peringer was an Athena WIS.,
itor Friday.
Otas Lieuallen came down from
Weston Friday to spend Sunday at
home.
Will Holdman was a Pendleton WIS.,
itor Friday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
News of Near by Towns
I'm UnmaGilla gOMmGY

Miss Laura G. Bruce teacher in the
Athena schools, spent the weekend
with relatives in Walla Walla
Mr.. and Mrs. Booher of Weton,
were Athena visitors Thursday.
]. r. Sponagle was in Pendleton
Thursday.
Sylvan Kennard of Weston, was an
Athena visitor Thursday.
Alex Mckenzie of Adams. was in
the city Thursday.
Miss Matte Carlyle of Weston, was
an Athena visitor Friday.
Postmaster Worthington was a
Walla Walla visitor yesterday.
]. f. Froome was a walla Walla
visitor yesterday.
Owen Russie was a Garden City vis-
itor yesterday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
Basket IuncheonS.

Several days before the luncheon
the invitations for the affair may be
placed in tiny baskets filled with
flowers and left at the door of each
guest-to-be. These small baskets may
be bought at the 10-cent store and
covered with delicate shades of crepe
paper, which is frilled around the
edges and wound around the handles
The dining room may be decorat-
ed with similar small baskets filled
with flowers and vines, either sus-
pended from the plate rail or other
wise hung about the room. while
larger baskets filled with blossoms
NAV be placed about the room. The
table may also be decorated with
vines and blossoms as desired.
The refreshments may be served
altogether in baskets. In the center
of the table may be placed a flower
decorated basket containing sand
wiches of different kinds. which Is
passed around. The salad may be
served in little baskets made of let
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
FOR A GIRLS SUIT.

White ratine was used for this mo-
dish frock for girl in her late teens
The buttonholes are placed upon the
right edge of the blouse correspond
ing to row of buttons upon the left
side. The blouse thus appearing to
open over vest of heavy white lace
The round neck of the blouse Is out
lined by band of narrow white sat
in ribbon below a tucker of maline
The skirt has a novel diagonal clos
ing line outlined with buttons and
buttonholes and showing wedge
shaped panel of the lace in front.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
500 REWARD. 500

The readers OF this paper will be pleasedS
to learn that there Is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all Its stages. and that Is Catarrh.
Halls Catarh Cure Is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being n constitutional disease. re-
quires constitutional treatment Hairs
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the consti.
tuition and assisting nature In doing its
work The propretors have so much faith
IN Its curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that II fails
to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address f. ]. CHENEY & co, Toledo Ohio
Sold by all Druggists. Toe.
Take Halls Family pills for constInntiap
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-04-23
parents. She has been in Portland for

parents. She has been in Portland for
some time.
Thos. Haddox who has been in the
Yakima valley for a few days re-
turned yesterday He reports every,
thing there in fine condition.
Otto G.. Sapper went to Pendleton
on the motor Monday.
j. T. Hinkle, Hermiston's attorney
spent the day in Echo.
Mrs F. r. Reeves was a Pendleton
visitor.
w. ]. Stapish returned from Pen
dleton on the motor.