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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
5TATE OF MICHIGAN-County Of

5TATE OF MICHIGAN-County OF
Gratiot.
Anna Greenswike and William
Dine, Compliments,
VS..
Chester Underwood, or his I'M
known heirs, legatees, devisees
or assigns, Adelaide Johnson, or
her unknown heirs, legatees, de-
visees or assigns, A. Willis Eel
lows, or his unknown heirs, leg
atees, devisees or assigns, Edna
Price, and the unknown heirs
legatees, devisees or assigns OF
Elizabeth Hall, deceased,
Defendants
AT regular session of said Court
held in the Court House, in the vii
age of Ithaca, in said county, on the
9th day of June, A. D. 1913;
Present: The Hon. Kelly S. Scarf
Circuit Judge;
Anna Greenswike and William
Dine, the above named compliments,
having filed in said cause a bill OF
complaint against the above named
and unnamed defendants, and which
said suit is brought to quiet and re-
move clouds from the title to lands
situated in said county of Gratiot,
and described as the south forty rods
of the west one hundred rods of the
southwest quarter of section twenty
two, and also commencing at a point
forty rods north of the southwest
corner of said section twenty-five,
thence east sixty rods, thence north
thirteen rods and FIVE feet, thence
west sixty rods and thence south
thirteen rods and FIVE feet to point
of beginning, all in township nine
of range three west, Michigan, and
the said bill of complaint having been
duly verified by the said complain
ants, and
1t satisfactorily appearing to the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07

Rev. DR.. Henry van Dyke, our new
minister to the Netherlands and Lux
emburg, is well known abroad as a
writer, preacher and professor of Eng
lish literature. He is regarded by many
as one of the most distinguished of
American poets.
He was born in 1862 and received
his education at Princeton university
Princeton Theological seminary and
In Berlin. His first passionate was at
Newport. r. l., from where he came to
New York In 1882 and occupied the
pulpit at the Brick Presbyterian
church, where he remained until few
years ago. In 1899 he was appointed
professor of English literature at
Princeton university.
He was the American lecturer at the
Sorbonne In 190S-9 and In 1910 re
ceived the Legion of Honor medal In
recognition of his literary work. His
writings embrace a wide and compre
hensive field, from short stories of
French Canadian life to religious and
philosophical discussions and literary
criticisms His poetry, made popular
through an easy and graceful style Is
concerned principally with religious
subjects. He was great admirer and
friend Of Tennyson.
DR.. van Dyke is an enthusiastic
fisherman and has written number
u books and essays on angling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
What the Bjrda aav.

Many birds notes are quite distinct
and sound like words that you know
The robin seems to say: "Quick
quick! Do you think-what you do
do you thinkT'
The bObwhite says: "BObbObwhite
More-more-wet."
Then there is the bobolink, "Bob-o
lee, bob-o-link. bobolink," is his call.
The thrush says, Drop II, drop It.
cover 1t up, pull II up, pull II up"
The bluejay calls, "Jay. jay, jay
wheedle. whee-dle."
The cedar birds note n shorter
'sTSe, TIE, tie"
The song sparrow il more laxative
Says he, 30 lit, olit, chip chip che
char, che wiss. wiss. wissr'
Thus each small bird that visits the
nefghborhood, either in passing or to
remain the season through, talks q
language that sounds more or less like
English, although its meaning In bird
land Is probably something quite DIFF.
fprent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
Alfalfa Fine For Aooa.

To determine the value of alfalfa
forage for hogs with and without grain
the Oklahoma experiment station plac-
ed pigs averaging about seventy FIVE
pounds each in weight on an alfalfa
field In April. At the end of a hun
dred days the average daily gain was
twenty-six one hnndredths pound per
head when on alfalfa alone; on alfalfa
and all the dry corn chop they would
eat the gain was 1.2S pounds per
head and day; on alfalfa and a half
ration Of corn chop the gain was seven
tenths pound.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
Oriain of "Coooanuk.r

A curious result of proofreadert
error was described to the members
Of the Royal Horticultural society IL
London by Sir Edward I'm Thurn, for
merly governor of Fiji and a writel
on natural history.
He said It had been noticed that ir
the course of its growth the nut now
known as the "cocoanut" was similar
to the face of monkey, and so the
Spanish and Portuguese word coco,
meaning a grin or grimace. was at
tached to It
When DR.. Johnson was writing bis
dictionary he had an article OH the
"coconut," but careless proofread
er passed a printers mistake In the
spelling of the word, which appeared
as "cocoanut." This spelling has beer
adhered to ever since.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
Best Ways With rimotbv.

To cure timothy cut II Just as the
bloom Is falling. n the crop Is not
too heavy and rank cut as soon as the
dew is of. let It cure few hours
rake into windows and haul to the
barn the same day. II crop IL rank.
cut It In the afternoon. II will wilt
some during the night and dew will
not hurt 1t. Next days sun will dry It
in few hours. when II can be raked
into windows. Haul Il to the barn
In the early afternoon Farm Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07

ne Next instant the TandcuUs were
on His Wrists
You think I've treated you brutally.
have. but it was the only way could
save YOU"
The wOmnn's lip trembled and her
hand went to her breast.
III could feel anything ut all I'd
thank you" she said uncertainty. But
I'm dead here
Kayton turned quickly to greet Miss
Mazuret
81 thought you'd like to say goodby
to Mrs. Martin" he suggested.
oh" exclaimed the girl "Shant
yer SOC you again?"
NO" was the low but emphatic re
Sponse
The a.rl held out her hand
"Goodby' she said gently.
The woman quickly seized the prof
Tered hand and drew her close.
80 odby," she SAID brokenly and
looked into the girls eyes. You're
where ! was twenty years ago You
have just the same possibilities for
1--we and self sacrifice, This man loves
wont" Kaytou turned a rich, BLOOMING
crimson and CROPPED for something un-
Ter hi: dos $ he groped he swore
q it whataver It was under his
breath Hes waiting to take your
life and make it what he wants it to
he." went Oh the woman. Like me,
vou'l rive everything
She bold the haud tightly pressed it
. ner Ups and gazed into the girls
ace.
Wei, what mattery' she said soft
iy. Then suddenly releasing her she
turned abruptly and ha>tened out.
who is She: gasped the startled
arl.
kayton coughed and continued the
search. now among the papers on his
desk
Poor SOUL" he exclaimed and his
voice trembled bur not entirely from
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
norwegian Goat 0Ir,s

In Norway one Of the tasks Of many
farmers little girls Is to take care Of
her fathers goats.
A Norwegian goat girl Is able to take
care Of a large flock Of goats. She
watches them while they gra2e, milks
them and salts them. The last task Is
interesting She takes little bag Of salt
and the goats crowd about her, leaping
over each others backs for the privi.
lege of licking her hand after each dip
In the salt bag. She loves her goats
and makes pets Of the young kids.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
The Lost Fairy.

The fairies In Sunny Land were wOr-
he'd. They had sent little fairy
named Daisy to look after her name
sake flowers, and she had not yet come
home. For three whole days they had
waited for her.
80 at last the queen sent little fairy
named Love to Daisy meadow to see
n she was there. Love started out on
a beautiful brown and black butterfly.
She had journeyed few hours when
she came upon group Of little gnOmes
all talking wildly and at once
"What Is the matter" she asked
them.
Matter enough, matter enough" one
old shaggybeard growled. What do
you think! An old witch has shut all
of the tree elves up In the moon, and
the throne of the man In the moon has
been taken from him by the wizard.
They are treating those poor elves just
shamefully."
"Never mind" said Love, comfort
ing them. "The queens fairy wand
will soon set that right" Then she
babe them goodby and hurried back
TO the queen.
The fairy queen got her wand, and
waving it babe every one In the moon
30 come before her. Instantly the
great palace room was filled with elves
and, to the fairies Joy, Daisy was
found among them.
The witch and wizard were there
also. The elves were set free at once,
and the witch and willard were pun.
ished 80 that they let the fairies alone
ever after
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
IN The WORLD OF
SPORT
Braun, German Runner, Not
to Retire.

Hans Braun, Germany's champion
middle distance runner, who L. on
par with some of the best n the
world, says he has no intention of re
firing from the sport. Recently 1t was
announced that he had forsaken ath
letics and would devote all his time It
business. Braun declares he will keel
In training so as to be ready for the
Olympiad, which will be held in Berlin
In 1916 His admirers are sure that II
he can maintain his present form he
Will surely capture one of the event,
for the fatherland.
Braun has been competing for eigh
years. He has won hundreds Of short
distance races.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
FOR THE CHILDREN
The Little Gardener.

What do you grow in your garden,
Dear little boy In brown?
Sweetest flowers should grow out hoPA
Far away from the town.
Now, live close TO the city.
Where SCOT falls down like snow.
No matter how much dig and planA
The beautiful flowers won't grow.
"Oh, yes, come and see my gardenr
The brown boy said. with gleeL
It'll show you all my favoritss
II you will come with me.
81 have a lovely rose tree
That blooms the summer through
And pretty little daisies.
Both red and speckled too.
1--WE mignonette and pansies
And hollyhocks so tall.
The ferns grow in the shady part
And stonecrop on the wall.
"I'n pick a bunch of lavender
For you to take to town,
Then sometimes you will think OF me-
The little boy In brown"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
The King of All Laxaives

For constipation, headaches, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia, use DR.. King's
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, OF
Buffalo, NY, says they are the king
of all laxatives. They are blessing
to all my family and always keep q
box at home" Get box and get
we'll. Price Csc. Recommended by
Wheaton & Sons, Rhodes Drug
Store, The Rexall Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
CHAIRMAN GEORGE Won L. MRYHB.

Charles 8. Mellen, is man OF char
acter and ability. Mr.. Meyer as
American minister to Italy displayed
the qualities Of diplomat Of the first
rank, and during his stay In Russia
he built up still greater reputation
for energy and tact In the performance
Of his duties. He is quite wealthy, a
graduate OF Harvard with the class Of
10, a travelled and cultured gentleman,
and an adept In two or three modern
languages. He has been a member Of
the legislature, speaker Of the Massa-
chusetts house Of Representatives and
Republican committeeman for his state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
An lJndreaasd Cow.

Polite, who is about two and one
half years Of age, was on her way
home from her grandma's with a
friend Of the family. She had Just
been dressed. AS they passed neigh.
boris cow tied to a fence Polite look ed
up at her friend and said: "Oh, look
That COW isn't dressed yet She hasn't
any horns on"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
PLYING PjshSa.

Some fishes have a side IN 30 large
that BY means Of It they can take shor,
flights In the ain They swim In mum
Der from dozen to hundred q more
They often leave the water at once,
darling In the same direction IN the air
and drop into the water 200 yayds q
more from the place whsss thy area
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
GEORGE Won l.. Meyer.

George Won L. Meyer, chairman Of
the subcommittee Of the New Haven
railroad stockholders protective COM
mittee that will make an exhaustive
Investigation of the affairs of the rail
road. and of the administration Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
SEE THIS, TRUCK GROWERS!
Here's a Homemade Hand Cultivator
That Does Excellent Work.

Here's a Homemade Hand Cultivator
That Does Excellent Work.
An excellent hand cultivator for a
small truck patch that will do excel
lent work can be made at very little
cost. Get front wheel from an old
ball bearing bicycle. Be sure you get
the complete bearings, spindle and
nuts Take Off the rubber tire Get
the following pieces of the lightest
lumber possible, but be sure the wood
y tough and straight grained; elm is
good: Two pieces for A, * by 2 by
% inches; two pieces for B, H by 9
BY 4S inches; one piece for O, ~ by
by ~ inches.
Through the front end Of the A
pieces bore a hole Of size to at on the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
USE THE AVAILABLE PLANT
FOOD.

The fertility of the soil is not
like bank account, which Is
tangible. in sight, can always be
drawn out at one or more times
or at the will of the depositor,
says the American Cultivator.
The soil is an investment with
many qualifying conditionst
namely, available plant food,
physical condition and moisture.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07

Knud Rasmussen. the young Danish
explorer, has made the important dis
covery that the 30 called Peary chan
mel at the northern end Of Greenland
does not exist and that Peary Land
II not an island, but a portion Of
Greenland. Rasmussen started on his
expedition on July 10, 1910 He n a
native Of Greenland, the son Of Dan
ish clergyman and a pure blooded rs
kimo. From infancy the explorer has
spoken Eskimo and has devoted much
study 10 the language philologicaliy.
% that he knows Il better, perhaps,
than any other person. A youth
hs Undertook voyages in Scandinavia.
the Taroe islands and Iceland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07
Csrrlean Back In Form.

Bill Carrtgan has rounded to hin pro
per form, and his great work has had
much to do with the recent succeaa of
the Boston Red Sox.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07

Court from said verified bill of COM
plant and from affidavits on HE IN
said cause that diligent search and IN
quiry have been made to ascertain
the present residence and where
abouts of the above named defend
ants, Chester Underwood, Adelaide
Johnson and A. Willis Fellows, and
it is not known and cannot be ascer-
tanned whether they or any OF them
are living or dead, or where they or
any of them may reside, if living, or
whether the apparent title. interest,
claim or possible right in or to the
said lands has been by them or any
OF them assigned to any person or
persons, or, if dead, whether they or
any of them have personal represents
atives or heirs living, or where they
or any of them may reside, ii living
or whether such apparent title, IN
terest, claim or possible right has
been disposed of by will and, if by
will, who were their heirs, legatees,
devisees or assigns; neither can It
be ascertained who are the heirs,
legatees, devisees or assigns of Eliza
beth Hall, deceased;
Therefore, on motion of .. u.
futile, solicitor for compliments, it
is ordered that the above named de-
PENDANTS, Chester Underwood Ade-
laide Johnson and A. Willis Fellows,
or their unknown devisees, or as
signs; or the unknown heirs, lega-
tees, dcvisees, or assigns of Elizabeth
Hall, deceased, and each of them
cause his, her or their appearance to
be entered in this cause on or before
the goth day of November, A. d.
1918, and in case of his, her or their
appearance that he, she or they cause
his, her or their answer or answers
to compliments bill of complaint to
be filed in said cause and a copy or
copies thereof to be served on COM
plainants' solicitor within twenty
days after service on him, her, or
them of copy or copies of said bill
of complaint and notice of this order,
and that in default thereof said bill
of complaint be taken as confessed
by said defendants or so many there
of as shall be in default.
And it is further ordered that with
in twenty days after the date of this
order the compliments cause a copy
thereof to be published in the Alma
Record, a newspaper printed, pub
lished and circulating in said county,
and that such publication be con-
tinued therein at least once each week
for six successive weeks, or that O.
copy of this order be personally
served on each of the said defendants
at least twenty days before the time
prescribed herein for their appear
ance.
KELLY s. SEARL,
Circuit Judge.
Counter signed:
R. E. HUGHES,
Register in Chancery. ri
This suit is brought to quiet and
remove clouds from the title to the
lands described in said bill of COM
plant as follows:
The south forty rods of the west
one hundred rods of the southwest
quarter of section twenty-five, and
also commencing at a point forty
rods north of the southwest corner
of said section twenty-five thence
east sixty rods, thence north thirteen
rods and FIVE feet, thence west sixty
rods, thence south thirteen rods and
FIVE feet to point of beginning, all
in township nine north of range
three west, Michigan.
O. G. FUTILE,
Solicitor for Compliments.
Business address: Ithaca, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-08-07

sympathy. "She had daughter about
your age-and lost her." a
"Ohv Miss Mazuret glanced toward
the door as II of half mind to fol-
low. II must do something for her."
Kayton- looked up at her quickly,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-03-01
SELECTION OF FEEDERS.
points That Indicate Ability of Cattle
to Lay on Flesh.

One OF the principal factors affecting
the success or failure of the cattle
fecder is the degree or ability he pos
.esses in selecting his stockers writes
" r Underwood in Iowa Home
stead. :.
of the value of ne entire carcass is
reorescnted in thu three cuts along the
back, known as abs, porterhouse and
sirlon. and thatin hrst-class animal
these three cutsare about 50 per cent
of his dressed seigEt 1t IS easy to see
that the terms beef type and mar
kct reduiremelts' must harmonic in
the greatest tossible degree.
From wha has been said ii is not
a difficult ratter to see why a beef
animal shuld be broad across the
rump and bin and have a well sprung
rib If h, lacks in these characters
tics he ill finish as to give car
cass vii, similar Deculiarities, and
hence Efficient where the meat is Of
the mct value With frame having
= Iar,c expanse for developing the
b;ohlr priced cuts there is pretty sure
To t a good depth of body throughout
Tts is an indication of good feeding
opacity If a beasts ribs are well
,)rung giving II m a broad back on
which to carry flesh. and large mid
die, giving ample storage for large
quantities OF feed. the extremities can
not be very far wrong
Viewed from the side. the body of a
beef animal il its legs. head and neck
were cut off should he almost parallel
ogrammic in form. This conformation
also gives depth in the region OF the
heart. which indicates constitution.
and is generally associated in an ami
NAL with 4 good top. The flank is i'm
portant because it is connected with
depth OF body and is another evidence
OF good feeding qualities
Another important feature OF good
feeder is smoothness. IN animal pos
sessing an angular frame. with coarse
bones and iough joints. is exceedingly
hard 10 finish. Even though he may
make satisfactory gains. he will not
show it. The meat is not evenly dis
tributcd. but appears bunehy. With
this disadvantage he cannot command
the highest market price The bones
should not be too fine, or they will fail
to grow sufficiently to reach the dcsir-
ed weight and it too coarse there will
be an excess OF bone. As a compromise
between the feeder and the consumer
we want cattle of a medium bone that
will mature to a good. profitable
weight
The skin should be soft. mellow and
loose 50 that a handful OF il can he
picked up anywhere. and covered with
! thick coat of fine, glossy hair that
boks and feels as though it had some
lie in it. \ hard. harsh skin with a
dry. staring coat that has a tendency
TO get under the finger nail like sliv-
or when the hand is rubbed over it,.
indicates feeble circulation and a
general lack Of thrift.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-03-01
Dairy Feed Facts.

Malta Meal-Morc convenient to
hanle than hay, much easier to adul-
tcrae, price usually excessive, rich IN
procin.
Pan (wheaD-Light. bulky, appe-
ting, high in mineral matter, high IN
crude 6ebr. relatively expensive at
pi sent prices
Iuckwheat-Low in protein usu-
ALL pays to sell it and buy back md
digs.
Buckwheat Middlings-Heavy, usu-
a1v economical source OF protein,
tend to make soft, oily butter,
Constipating - Cottonseed meal,
cornfodder and hay,
Corn-Easily digested, usually
cheapest source of energy. Pays to
grind
Corn and Cobmeal-Bulky, consid-
cradle crude fiber, nearly equal to
cornmeal in ration because OF bulky
nature Grind fine.
Cottonseed Mcal-lligh in protein;
heavy; should be fed with something
else, makes for hard butter, relatively
cheap source OF protein, ordinarily
should not constitute more than one
third of the mixture.
Distillers' Dried Grains-Rich III
protein. very variable ia composition
bulk, must be fec with other feeds
Pennsylvania Experiment Station.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-03-01
SMUDGE YOUR FRUIT TREES
Orchard Heaters Are Effective in Saw
ing Buds Which Come Too Soon.

he result OF many experiments to
save fruit trees from frost is the or
chard heater or smudge pot OF today
a simple invention based on scientific
practical principles
There are any number of different
types OF heaters, some one has said
as many as hundred Any fuel may
be used, the heater or smudge pot be
ing designed for the special kind OF
fuel employed. Coal and oil have been
the fuels most extensively used, and
from the testimony of hundreds OF
fruit growers i'll all parts of the coun-
try it would seem that oil is held in
greater favor.
The secret OF success in smudgine
lies III not waiting too long before
starting the fires. Everything should
be in readiness for prompt action. The
torches for starting the fires should
be close at hand and properly pre-
pared. The Smudge pot or heaters are
placed in the orchard as soon as the
buds begin to swell, so as to be il
readiness for the first signs of a fall
in temperature.
Every orchardist has his own tested
thermon eters, one for about every five
acres, hung on a tree, but he also
keeps III close touch with the United
States weather bureau When the
thermometer shows signs OF falling
warning is sent from the bureau to the
fruit growers far and wide At the
first sound of alarm the men are III
and doing.
During the smudging time, which
often extends over a period of from
ten to thirty hours. one man is gen.
orally selected as foreman to oversee
a certain amount of land. direct the
several men under l. m and keep close
watch on the thermometers heaters
etc When the signal to light up i,
given each helper takes lighted torch
and a can OF gasolene and begins &c
draw the covers. As the cover is drawn
a certain amount OF gasolene is thrown
over the surface OF the oil. the lighted
torch Is then passed over til heater
and the fuel takes fire at once I'm
mcdiatcly dense cloud of smoke
arises and covers the region to be pro
tected This prevents heat radiation
from the earths surface and safe
guards the buds OF the fruit trees iron
the rays OF the Scientific
American.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1913-03-01
Farm Machinery Expensive.

"There is no manufacturing business
that has its machinery standing idle so
much of the time as has farming.
said Prof. II c. Price, dean OF the Col
lege of Agriculture, Ohio State Uni
versitv, in a recent lecture. He point
ed out the case OF the binder, which
is an expensive machine, vet it is
needed onl" a few da"s in the year
"The average life of farm machinery
is ten years" said Prof Price, "and
counting depreciation and interest, il
costs each wear about 10 per cent of
the original investment to keep it on
the farm. The way some machinery
is cared for it will cost more than this
Where il is possible to do so. it is
more economical to rent machinery
than TO own il on the smaller farms. "
Exchange.