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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-14

New REQ the Fifth, $875
Wheel Base-115 inches.
Springs-Front- Semi clip!
tic-38" x 2" with 7
leaves. Rear-three-quar-
ter elliptic. Lower section
44sS"x2" with 7 leaves;
upper section % 1916" x
2" with 7 leaves.
Front Axle-I-beam, drop
forged. with Timken roller
bearing spindles.
Rear Axle-Tubular-semi-
floating, Timken roller bear
ings at differential-Hyatt
High Duty roller bearings
at wheels, pinion integral
with stub shaft-two uni
versal joints in propeller
shaft.
Tires-34" 4" front and
rear. Non-skid on rear.
Motor-Vertical, four-cylin-
der, cast in pairs, modified
L type with integral head,
with inlet valve in head.
Valves mechanically oper-
ated and protected.
Cylinder Dimensions -
41s" x4%"
Horsepower-35.
Cooling System - Water
jackets and tubular radia-
tor, cellular pattern.
Lubrication = Automatic
force feed by plunger pump
with return system.
Carburetor - Automatic,
heated by hot air and hot
water.
Ignition-Combined genera
tor and magnetic, driven
through timing gears with
100 ampere hour storage
battery.
Starter-Electric, separate
unit, six volt, connected to
Transmission.
Transmission = Selective
swinging type with single
rod center control.
Clutch-Multiple dry disc,
faced with asbestos with
positive instant release.
Brakes-Two on each rear
wheel, one internal, one
external, IA" diameter
drums-service brake in
terconnected with clutch
pedal.
Steering-Gear and sector
with 18" steering wheel.
Control = Left-hand drive,
center control-spark and
throttle on steering wheel
with foot accelerator.
Positive-Thief-proof lock-
ing device.
Fenders-Drawn sheet steel
of latest oval type-shield
between running boards
and body-close fitting,
quick detachable under
pan - aluminium bound,
linoleum covered running
boards.
Gasoline Capacity-16 gal
Ions.
Body - Five passenger
streamline touring car type
with extra wide full "U"
doors, front and rear. Gen
uine leather upholstering.
Deep cushions and backs.
Finish-Body, Golden Olive,
running gear, black; equip
ment nickel trimmed.
Equipment-Fully electric
lighted throughout; i'm
proved Show, one-man
mohair top with full side
curtains; mohair slip cover;
clear-vision, rain-vision,
ventilating windshield;
speedometer; electric horn;
extra rim with improved
tire brackets; pump; jack;
complete tool and tire
outfit; foot and robe rails.
Price-$s75, f. o. b. Lansing.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-14

For awhile everyone was busy and
nearly everyone was well to do.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-14


The New REQ Six $3.50
Wheel Base-126 inches.
Springs - Front - Semi
elliptic-3s" K 2" with 8
leaves. Rear-Cantilcver
-50H" K M" with 8
leaves. :
Front Axle-I-beam drop
forged with Timken roller
bearing spindles.
Rear Axle-Full floating,
Timken roller bearings at
diffcrential and at wheels
two universal joints in
propeller shaft.
Tires-34" K ~" front and
rear. Non-skid on rear.
Motor six-cylin-
der, cast in threes, modified
L type with integral head,
with inlet valve in head.
Valve mechanically oper-
ated and protected.
Cylinder Dimensions -
3h" 5N".
Horsepower-45. .
Cooling System -- Water
jackets and tubular radia-
tor, cellular pattern. Water
circulation by centrifugal
pump direct to exhaust
valves.
Lubrication Automatic
force feed by plungcr pump
with return system.
Carburetor - Automatic,
heated by hot an and hot
water.
Ignition-Combined gcner-
ator and magnetic, driven
through timing gears with
100 ampere hour storage
battery.
Starter-Electric, separate
unit, connected to trans
mission.
Transmission Selective
swinging type with single
rod, center control.
Clutch-Multiple dry disc,
faced with asbestos, posi-
tive instant release.
Brakes-Two on each rear
wheel, one internal, one
external, Ia" diameter
drums-service brake in
terconnected with clutch
pedal.
Steering-Gear and sector
with 18" steering wheel.
Control-Left-hand drive,
center control-spark and
throttle on steering wheel
with foot accelerator.
Positive-Thief-proof lock-
ing device.
Fenders-Drawn sheet steel
of latest oval type shield
between running boards
and body-close fitting,
quick detachable under
pan = aluminium bound,
linoleum covered running
boards.
Gasoline Capacity--l8 gal
Ions. Tank in rear with
Stewart Vacuum System
supply.
Body = Seven-passenger =
touring car type with extra
wide full "U" doors front
and rear. Genuine No. /
hand-buffed, enameled fin
ished leather upholstering.
Deep cushions and backs.
Finish-Body. Golden Olive
running gear, black
equipment nickel trimmed.
Equipment-Fully electric
lighted throughout; inn
proved Show, one-man
mohair top with full side
curtains; mohair slip cover;
clear-vision, rain-vision,
ventilating windshield;
speedometer; electric horn;
brackets; power tire pump;
jack; complete tool and
tire outfit; foot and robe
rails.
Price-$1250, f. o. b. Lansing,
Mich.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-09-14

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Alma record., 1915-01-28
NEW ASST SUPERINTENDENT

Claiming Parsons, a well and favor
ably known resident of Alma, has just
recently been made assistant superin-
tendent of the Republic Motor Truck
Company.
He accepted a position with this con-
cern September lst, 1914, as a produc-
tion engineer. successfully filling this
position until the first of this year
when he was promoted to the position
he now occupies.
Mr.. Parsons was born in 1887, and
has spent practically all of his life in
Alma. graduating from the local high
school. Graduated from the engineer
ing course at the Massachusetts Agri-
cultural College, and for several years
was an instructor at the college until
he entered the employ of the Republic
Motor Truck Company. He married
Enzet Bahlke, well-known Alma
girHDecember 9Th, 1913.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
THE PICKLE MEN MEET
Libby, Mcneil & Libby Hold Con-
vention at Wright House

The first annual convention of the
Michigan Sailing house, district man
ayers for the firm of Libby Mcneil
and Libby was held at the Wright
house on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday Of last week.
The convention was called TO order
by the state manager, ID. II. Dickin-
son. In his opening address he out
lined the campaign for the coming
season in a very enthusiastic manner.
w. p. Ruick the manager of the
local plant promised very large in
crease over the acreage of last year
and most of the district managers
present had the same views on this
subject 1t was agreed to pay $1.00
per bushel for the first grade; 40 cents
for the second grade and Is cent for
the third grade of pickles.
After the business sessions each
evening the growers attended the
Vaudette theatre and this was follow
ed by smoker. Those who attended
the convention were, w. G.. Wormley,
Chicago; ID. II. Dickinson, A. Dewey,
Stanton; A. r. Bennett and w. Caniff
of Cadillac: NJ. Dewey and l.. Donald
son, Barryton; c. Buck, Gladwin; A.
Llewallen, Coleman and T. 3. Bennett,
d. II. Nickerson, p. Renck of the
Alma plant.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
LOTT-MARTIN

The marriage of r. V. Lott of Alma
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Butler Lott of St
Louis, to Miss Mable Martin, daugh.
ter of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Lewis
Martin occurred at the home of the
parents of Lott, Sunday evening, Jan
uary 18th. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. f. H. Vail, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church and
was witnessed by the immediate rel
atives of the young couple.
Mr.. Lott is very well and favorably
known in Alma, and has been for some
time connected with the Wright House
barber shop. Mrs. Lott was formerly
employed as an operator at the Union
Telephone Office in st. Louis. They
will live in st. Louis until spring when
they intend to establish their home
in the city.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
WOND[RFU[OP[RAnON
Former Alma Man Surprises
Medical World
ORR. TURCK OF JACKSONVILLE
Operates on Fractured Skull in New
Manner

One of the most extraordinary cures
and remedies known to the medical
world has just been recently perform
ed by DR.. X. c. Turck, former resi-
dent of Alma, at st. Luke's hospital
Jacksonville, Florida. This operation
Is expected to be the biggest sur
prise and sensation that has been
sprung on the medical world for many
years. 1t will practically revolutionize
all treatment of such cases.
John Brown young man residing
at Baltimore, twenty three years of
age has been suffering from epilepsy
for some time due to an operation at
the John Hopkins hospital at Balti-
more for a fractured skull. Brown
averaged from three to five epileptic
fits day. At the time of the fracture
he was attended by the best surgeons
at Johns Hopkins hospital. A silver
plate was used to cover the brain.
Since that time he has suffered severe
ly from epilepsy until it appeared
that he had only short time to live.
The young man was advised to go to
Jacksonville, as the impression was
Alma record., 1915-01-28
OFFICERS INSTALLED
X. of P. and Pythian Sisters Hold
Joint Installation

A joint installation and banquet was
held at the new hall subleased from
the Alma Lodge /. 0. o. F., by the
Knights of Pythias and Pythian
Sisters last Thursday night.
The lodge rooms of this order were
destroyed in the recent Pollasky block
fire and the building committee
promptly secured new quarters.
The officers of Royal Temple
No. 16 Pythian Sisters were installed
first. This was done in very in
teresting and creditable manner by
Mrs. Anna S. Jenne, Grand Chief of
Eaton Rapids, as installing officer,
Mrs. Matte Parr acting Grand Senior,
and Mrs. Nellie Scattergood acting
Grand Manager The officers of
Royal Temple installed for the ensu-
ing year are NJ. f. C.-Mary McLane:
+. S.-Jesse McPhaul; f. J.-Weltha
Hubbard; Manager-Hattie White; NJ.
of r. & S.-Carrie F. Fuller; NJ. of
F.-Mable Walthers; Pro.-Mary
Brown; G. of o. T.-Carrie Gulick;
Trustee-Flora Hewlett.
The installation of the officers of
Fitz James lodge No 80 followed that
of the ladies, Mr.. Dewitt Vought,
j. d. Spinney and NJ. A. Medler act
ing as Grand Lodge officers, and these
in whose hands will rest the official re-
sponsibilities for the coming year are:
c. C.-J. ID. Helman; V. C.-L. c.
Stinchcomb; Prelate-B, J. Amsden;
M.of E.-J. S. Knoertz; M. of FL.
f. Fuller; X. of r. & S.-W. A. How
lett; NJ. of An f. Root; |. G.-J.
Lunchine; o. G.-H. Corner; Trustee
&C. H. Smith.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
A[VARADO PLAYERS
Successfully Present Strong Dramas
in Alma

The Alvarado players opened their
weekly engagement at the Wright
opera house, Monday evening, present
ing a Man and His Mate" A large
audience was present at the opening
performance and had the pleasure of
seeing = strong drama with some
clever comedy.
"The Westerner" was presented
Tuesday evening by comptent and
well trained cast. "Sapho" filled the
bill Wednesday evening. "Too Much
Mustard" )" followed on Thursday. This
is comedy from the rise of the cur
tain to tn finish. Friday the great,
New York success entitled, "The
Gamblers" will be put over. Satur-
day, "The Call of the Woods" and the
usual Saturday matinee will be given.
Alma is fortunate in having such
an excellent company show here. The
cast without exception is excellent and
only constant training and fine con-
ception of dramatic art could pro-
duce this.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
70 LARGER QUARTERS
Merchant Will Vacate Pres
ent Store About Feb. Is
HAS LEASED THE lARGE STORE
Now Occupied by d. w. Robinson
Dry Goods Store

Fred Slater, the well known and pro-
gressive merchant now located at log
Superior street, has been compelled to
move because of the rapid increase of
his business, to the store now occu-
pied by d. w. Robinson. The exact date
is not known, but the change will prob
ably be made sometime between the
18th and 10Th of February.
An elaborate program for the open
ing of his now store has been arrang-
ed. The college band will furnish the
music throughout the afternoon, pop
ular songs will be sung by the quar-
tette and several vaudeville stunts Civ
en- by members of the school. Mr..
Slater has generously offered to give
the entire net profits of his business
on his opening day to the college band.
This money is to be devoted to the
purchase of new uniforms for all of
the members of the band. If it was
not for this offer of Mr.. Slater the
uniforms would have had to have been
purchased by the members of the band
themselves. 1t is now expected that
the profits of Slater's opening day with
the proceeds of an entertainment
which they intend to put on very
Alma record., 1915-01-28

Mrs. F. NJ. Spencer, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. +. II. Weese, of the
Vaudette theatre, returned last week
from six weeks visit in Boston,
While there she was the guest of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. William p. Carle-
ton. Mr.. Carleton is the manager of
a large theatre in Boston and so Mrs
Spencer had the opportunity of wit
Messing some fine plays. Mrs. Spencer
also visited Plymouth, Mass, and
viewed the historic Plymouth rock
She spent a few days in Concord and
was much interested in seeing the
"Old North Church."
Alma record., 1915-01-28
NJ. A. c. HEAD TO BE CHOSEN

At recent meeting of the state
board of agriculture committee was
selected to elect successor to Presi-
dent Snyder of the Massachusetts Ag-
ricultural college whose resignation
has just recently been accepted. The
committee elected consists of Robert
ID. Graham of Grand Rapids, John w.
Beaumont of Detroit, and William H..
Wallace of Saginaw. No decision has
been made at the present time. How
ever, several prominent men connect
ed with large universities are under
consideration. Prof. Andrew Nc
Laughlin of the University of Chica-
go, formerly of the University of
Michigan, Dean II. l.. Russell, the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, and President
Kenyon l.. Butterfield of the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College have
been favorably mentioned as capable
candidates for filling the position.
Alma record., 1915-01-28

soon at the school, they will have
enough funds to furnish the uniforms
with no expense whatever to them
selves.
The floor space in the new store
will be just about four times as large
as the floor space in the present. He
plans to enlarge his tailoring estab-
lishment and introduce a line of Gus
tom shirts. The sales force will also
be increased to some extent. Side
walk show cases will be introduced
and new supply of decorated cases
and show cabinets will be added to
his present equipment.
Two years ago, February ID he
opened up the store that he now oc-
cupies and also made his first bust
ness venture in Alma at the same
time. Business increased rapidly and
his opening Of the new store is the
result.
Fred Slater was formerly a road
salesman for Chicago firm and
travelled out Of Chicago. He spent
his summer vacations with his family
at farm south of Alma. A year ago
he retired from the road and moving
here since that time had taken an ac-
tive part i'm the business life of the
city.
Alma record., 1915-01-28

1892. Was a medical student at the
University of Michigan and from
1925, New York university, 1896;
New York Medical school, 1897.
Immediately after completing his
course at the New York Medical school
he was the physician in charge of
the Michigan Soldiers Home, remain
ing there about year. Then occupied
a position as instructor in surgery and
demonstrators of anatomy at the Uni
versity of Chicago. 1900 was the
surgeon in charge of the Chicago hos
pital; professor of Gynecology, Dear
born Medical college, Chicago, 1904 /;
attending surgeon of Chicago Post
Graduate School and Samaritan hos
pital and consulting surgeon Provident
hospital.
Turck was superintendent of the
Alma sanatarium i'm 1904-5 and re-
signed this position to move to Jack
sonville, in 1905.
DR.. Turck is a member of the Amer
lean Medical. society; Michigan State
Medical society; Florida State Medical
society. He is a Knight Templar and
a Shriner. a member of the Klein
wood club of Chicago, Seminole, and
Yacht and Country club of Jackson
vile, Florida.
DR.. Turck is very well and favor
ably known in Alma through his early
life here and his connection with the
Alma sanatarium, the present Ma
sonic home.
Alma record., 1915-01-28

ing, ten couples were present. Cards
were enjoyed by all until ten thirty
when they all adjourned to Smiths
restaurant for banquet. The pupils
presented him with a set of military
brushes and an umbrella cane.
The new principal of the high school
was introduced by Supt. A. S. Schultze,
Monday morning. He has had broad
school experience and is very en-
thusiastic over his new position.
Principal Killigan expressed himself
in the following manner to the writer
this morning, "Never have | taught
in a finer equipped school and never in
my experience have met such fav-
orable crowd of students. | am espec-
tally impressed with the school spirit
and loyalty that exists among the
pupils of the Alma High school"
Alma record., 1915-01-28
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Granted To All Teachers Who Have
Served Six Years

A meeting of the trustees of Alma
college was held at the college Janu-
AIRY 10. Sixteen were present at the
meeting this being the largest number
that has attended for a great many
years.
The most important question of the
year was the granting of all of the
professors who have served six years,
a leave of absence with pay for one
year. This year is to be devoted to
study. Every teacher taking this
leave of absence must provide a suit
able teacher, during the absence, for
their respective departments.
DR.. j. T. Ewing has been selected
as the first teacher to be granted leave
of absence under this new ruling. DR..
Ewing has been member of the col
lege faculty for 2l years. He will
spend his time in Italy and Greece
provided the war ceases.
The board decided to secure COM
petent teacher for the department of
biblical instruction. This department
has been without head for three
years. DR.. Clisbee formerly was in
charge.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
.PR|N. COLLINS RESIGNS
Left Jan. % for New Posi-
tion at Cleveland Ohio
NEW HEAD OF H|GH SCHOOL
Enthusiastic Over the School In
General

Principal K. A. Collins left Satur-
day for Cleveland, Ohio, where he has
accepted a position as instructor in
the Cleveland Eastern Technical High
school. He will teach debating and
augmentation. Collins has been con-
nected with the Alma High school for
about eighteen months. The position
has been filled in a very competent
manner and he leaves behind him
many friends among the towns people
and pupils.
He took an active interest in the
social and athletic interests of the
school as well as the academic. An
active worker of the Alma school de-
batting club, and assistant coach of the
basket ball team.
A farewell party was given him at
the home of c. +. Brown, Friday even
Alma record., 1915-01-28
POULTRY SHOW EXHIBITION

The Central Michigan Poultry show,
opened it's doors to the public, Mon
day morning, January % and will con-
tinue showing until Friday evening.
The list of entries is not entirely COM
pleted as yet and more birds are ex-
pected. The display is unusually good
and many more entries are expected.
About two hundred birds are now ex-
hibited and forty-one entries. The
birds are entered from a radius of
about thirty miles.
Alma record., 1915-01-28
FOURTEEN GRADUATES
Grammar School Exercises Given
January D

The eighth grade graduation exer-
cises were held at the grammer school,
Friday, January %, at two o'clock.
Fourteen pupils received their diplo-
mas and large number were present
at the graduation exercises which are
unusually fine.
The graduating class was addressed
by Hira C. Moore of the Alma State
Savings bank. The subject of his
lecture was, "The Discipline of
Obedience" and was unusually good.
The program of the exercises fol-
lows
Piano solo-Lulu Cooper.
Prayer-Rev. j. w. Priest.
Vocal solo-Mildred Sweet.
Address-"The Discipline of Obedi-
ence"-Hira c. Moore.
Musical election-"Anvil Chorus
from II Trovatore by Junior High
school.
"Home to Our Mountain"-Junior
High School Chorus.
Presentation of diplomas-Supt. A.
F. Schultz.
"Hail to Our Flag"-Chorus
Benediction.
The following pupils received their
diplomas and will enter the high
school at the end of the semester;
Lester Alden, Albert Atkinson, Ollen
Smith, Elwin Toilette, Howard Walk
er. Francis Mitchell, Hazel Snyder,
Mildred Dayton, Marjorie MacCurdy,
Kathleen Hawley, Mildred Sweet, Ruth
Stevens, Jennie GuIick and Leona Cole
man.