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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

HOTEL MASON-very choice bright
 rooms: lavatories, steam heat, hotel service. at greatly reduced rates. 2016
 5th ave- 10-21-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16
SPA Jefferson Bank.
WANTED-SALESMEN

WANTED-Large we'll known house wants an able salesman; must have good appearance, clean hab- it's. be ambitious and capable of earn ing s3000 yearly; will give training, pay expenses and liberal commission. For personal interview call on T. V. Sum mers, travelling sales manager, Monday
 forenoon or Tuesday forenoon, Novem- Ter IS and 16, Tutwiler hotel, Birming- ham. Ala. n-14-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

w. F. KELLY, practicai pYumber, 506
 S. goth st. Phone Main 3471. 8-18-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-16

I BUY mortgages and we'll secured notes; also make loans. J. w. Dukes. 425 Woodward Bldg. 923tf MONEY immediately available for first mortgage loans at 6. and per cent according to location. Leonard
 Riley Co.,, 725 Woodward. S6-tf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
CITY ADVERTISING

The freight traffic manager of the
Pere Marquette has offered the fol-
lowing suggestions to the boards of
trade through Michigan for advertis-
ing their respective towns and cities,
which are unusually good
Nothing creates better impress
sion from a passenger train passing
through town or city than good city
and factory signs.
Every town or city should erect a
good up-to-date sign, where it can be
seen from the train, setting forth the
advantages offered to industries and
telling what the place now produces.
every enterprising factory should
likewise have on it, visible from the
train, a sign showing the name of
the concern and what it manufac-
lures. This is a good and inexpen-
sive way to boom your town and bust
ness"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
CLOSE VOTE ON PROHIBITION

The liquor interests have undoubt-
edly been devoting a large part of
their time to serious thought since De-
cember %, and have at last awakened
to a realization that the day is COM
ing and it is not so very far away
when this country will have nation
wide prohibition.
The prohbitionists, although de-
feated, gained a great deal of ground
when the question was brought before
the House Of Representatives The
proposal was to submit an amendment
to the Constitution for national pro
hibition and was defeated after ten
hour debate by a vote of 1877 to 1S9.
A difference of but eight votes, how
ever two-thirds vote was necessary
to adopt it.
An amendment brought before the
house to give the states absolute con-
troll of the legislation under the pro-
posed amendment was voted down 179
to 81.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
CORN, WHEAT. TARIFF AND WAR

The farmers throughout the county
are practically the only people who
have not been very hard hit by the
war. The following report shows how
in many ways they have prospered.
In July, 1913, when the Payne Pro-
tecitve Tariff law was in force and i'm
ports of corn were assessed at a duty
of Is cents a bushel, there were 2,007
bushels shipped into the country.
Wheat was protected by a duty of 20
cents a bushel, the number of bushels
imported for the month of July, 1918,
amounting to 4,618.
During the month of July, 1914, un-
der the Underwood Free Tariff Law,
with corn on the free list the imports
amounted to 1,764,575 bushels. With
wheat on the free list the imports for
the same month amounted to 45,159
bushels
The quotation every cloud has a
silver lining" seems true in this case.
The war has cut off all shipments from
abroad and the farmers have been
given monopoly on the sale of wheat
and corn in the country which has in
creased the price to some extent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
IMPORTANT CHANGE
Prominent Business Men
Transfer Stores
merchants Gross Street
S. L. Bennett Leases Store to w. H.
and v. A. Miner.

An important change in the business
district of Alma, occurred Monday
evening when two Of the city's busi-
ness men, S. l.. Bennett and w. II.
and V. A. Miner, transferred their re-
spective stores. Stephen l.. Bennett,
for many years in the confectionery
and catering business, has sold his
stock and given five-year lease on
the building which he owns and for
merly occupied to W. II. and V. A.
Miner to be used as a confectionery
store and restaurant.
Mr.. Bennett is now located at the
store formerly owned by Miners Res
taurant at 122 1-2 Superior street
with a very fine stock of Victrolas,
leather goods and novelties. For many
years he has been one of the leading
business men Of the city. He came
here from st. Louis at the age of II
and secured his first start in the con-
fectionery business by canvassing the
homes selling taffy at a penny a box.
A few years later he secured a small
stand, increasing his stock consider
ably, and about year later moved to
the Simon Fink building, located then
where the Volkney building now
stands and establishing store and
carrying a complete line of stock. He
remained at that store for about three
years and then moved to the building
where he has been situated for the
last twenty years.
S. L. Bennett may be classed as one
of the men who have risen from the
ranks of the every day man only by
self-denial, careful saving and fru-
gality. He owns large business
block and other property. He is a mem
Der of the Masonic lodge and the mas
ter of the lodge in 1911; also mem
Der of the Elks' lodge Of Saginaw.
w. II. Miner. who has entered bust
ness with V. A. Miner, has been a
salesman for five years in the store of
IS. Messenger Clothing company and
has been connected with G. j. Maier
Company for the past six years.
V. A. Miner has been a resident of
Alma all of his life. Three years ago
he bought the College Barber shop on
State street, selling one-half interest
about a year later to Charles A. Sut-
ton. Last April he sold the remaining
interest to the same party, the present
proprietor, and established a restaur-
ant at 122 1-2 Superior street, which
he has successfully conducted up to
the present time, when in connection
with w. A. Miner he secured a five
year lease on S. L. Benefits building,
also buying part of the stock.
The two concerns are now located
at their new stores and welcome all
previuos customers to inspect their
new quarters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
COLLEGE TEAM WINS
ONE OUT OF FIVE GAMES

The basketball team of Alma Col
lege returned Saturday evening after
their siX-day trip. The team was not
very successful, but considering the
fact that they played five of the best
teams in the s.ate and the summary
of the scores they showed up in a very
creditable manner.
The schedule of the games played
is as follows:
Monday, Dec. 2S.-Lakeview Club,
Lakeview-Alma, 45; Lakeview, 49,
Tuesday, Dec 29.-Lake City, %;
Alma, p.
Wednesday, Dec. 3O.-Ludington,
22; Alma, 13.
Thursday, Dec. 31.-Traverse City,
25; Alma, %.
Friday, Jan. 1.-Manistique, %; AL
ma, %.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
AMERICA
ATTENDS "MOVIES"

Anyone passing the Vaudette Mo-
ton Picture Theater last Friday af-
ternoon had the pleasure of seeing
practically all of Alma's future citi-
zens ranging in ages from four to
about fifteen, crowding the street in
double and triple lines awaiting the
opening of the doors of the theater.
Children's day at the Vaudette was
a bowling success and about four hum
dred attended. No partiality was
shown and both sexes were about
equally represented.
When the theater doors were finally
opened the box Office remaining closed,
the showing, scufiling, bowling, and
happy mob Of youngsters were met by
their genial and generous host, Mr.
E. II. Weese, proprietor of the theater.
After all were assigned to their seats
the orchestra tuned up and the per-
formance was on. Appropriate pic
lures were shown and the remarks
from the large and critical audience
left no doubts in the mind Of Mr..
Weese as to the success of the enter
tainment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
MEMS BIBLE CLASS
ORGANIZED AT POMPEII

A large bible class has been organ
lied in connection with the Methodist
Episcopal church of Pompeii. The
class at present consists of 40 charter
members, the organizers being H. l..
Holmes of Alma and DR.. Skinner of
Ithaca.
The first meeting was held New
Years eve, about eighty being pres
ent. The officers elected at the meet
ing are as follows: President, Glen
A. Woodbridge, principal of the Pom
peii schools; vice-president, Judge
Isaac Seaver; secretary, Ray Snyder;
treasurer, Jesse L. Walker; teacher,
j. K. Wray.
A song service and an oyster sup
per followed the election of officers.
This is one of the largest if not the
largest bible class in the county and
the organizers intend to add to the
class to some extent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
OUR HUMOROUS NEIGHBOR

The attempt at humor and sarcasm
by the editor of the st. Louis Leader,
in their issue of December 31st, re-
garding the Records article on the
Chautauqua lectures, was extremely
pitiful
The record made the modest state
ment that Alma was the first town to
the Chautauqua lectures in
this neighborhood, and that the near
by towns, Immediately followed their
lead.
"Swelledheadaritus," is the term ap-
piled to the Record writer, and al
though the word is not listed in the
dictionary, the Office has a general
idea of the meaning intended. 1t is
the policy Of the Record to boost Alma,
and it is not necessary to do it on
"wind pudding and dried apples" Just
where this expression first originated
or the meaning is not known but pos
sibly the comic CD writer on the staff
of the Leader may be able to enlighten
us.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
.ALNA GRAD. MARRIED
Claude P. Sat erlee of Wyandotte
Marries St. Louis Girl.

Mr.. Claude p Satterlee of Wyan-
dotte, graduate of Alma college, and
Miss Flossie b. Gates were united in
marriage at the home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Gates, at
St. Louis New Years morning at
o'clock. Rev. S. b. Ford performed
the ceremony, a few immediate rela-
tives and friends attending. Follow
ing the ceremony a three-course break
fast was served
The out-of-town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Royal Nudge of Jackson,
Miss Dorothy Pennington of Charlotte,
Miss Minnie Greer and Miss Johnson
of Alma, Mrs. c. w. Satterlee of De-
troit, and Miss Vera Stealy of Char
lotte.
Mr.. Satterlee graduated from Alma
college in 1913 where he was one of
the most popular young men of his
class. He was q member of the de-
batting team and took a prominent
part in the school life. At the COM
pletion of his course here he attended
the University of Michigan obtaining
the degree of A. NJ. while there. Mr..
Satterlee Is a teacher in the Wyan-
dotte school.
Mrs. Satterlee was formerly a
teacher in the Wyandotte schools and
was one of the most popular young
ladies of the city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
Ne v ADDITION
Republic Motor Truck Com
pany Add to Their Plant
INCREASE IN BUSINESS
Makes the Addition an Absolute Ne
cessity.

Hard times seem to make s~y lit
tie impression on the RepU5i.c Motor
Truck Company Judging from their
business in the past few months, the
preparations they are raking, and
their prospects for the New Year. The
automobile truck business is still in
its infancy but is incrcasing by leaps
and bounds every d. and there seems
little doubt that y 1920 horses will
be as uncommon 2 spectacle as oxen
are today and .oubtedly used to
about the same extent
The company With their new model
three-ton trucl eem to take a very
optimistic Vie Of the business out
look for 1915 and they have every rea-
son to fee this way. The business
has outgrown their present quarters
and in order to fill their orders it has
been found necessary to branch out to
some extent Arrangements have been
made with the board of trade so that
the building formerly used by the Mil
Ter Saw Trimmer Co. will be added
to the plant.
The rev addition will be used as the
paint shop and the floor space former
ly used IN the main plant is to be used
for an assembling plant. Thus the
output will be increased considerably.
This new addition will undoubtedly
mean a larger pay roll.
Alma is very fortunate in having
company of this tvpe located here as
the opportunities for the manufacture
and sale of high class truck are un-
limited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
ST. LOUIS MAN DIED
YESTERDAY AT SAGINAW

Will 5. Scott of st. Louis passed
away yesterday afternoon at Saginaw
hospital. He has been suffering from
stomach trouble for some time, and
several days ago went to Saginaw for an
operation. which WINS performed Tues
day evening
The body was brought to the under
taking rooms of q. V. Wright of Alpa.
Thursday morning aud the funeral will
be held, at his former home in St Louis
Friday afternoon.
w s. Scott has been connected wirh
the grocery department OF the Tuger
department store of ST. Louis for sew
eral years He is survived by his wife.
and one daughter, Mrs. Lewis Hudson
of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

ana initiates against eInc1ency IN Ieg-
islative action.
In the 1913 session of the Michigan
Legislature, | used the veto power
sparingly. The Executive Office was
always open TO every member of the
Legislature and to every committee
for conference, in order that the best
interests of the State could be con-
served. In bhe present session of 1915
/ shall pursue the same plan, believing
that the citizenship Of the State will
hold the Legislature. together with
the Governor, responsible for the
sacred performance of their duties
These duties are so clearly defined
that no public official can be excused
for going wide of the mark The
tendency Of the age is to expect alto
gether too much of every legislative
BODY, and underestimate the perform
ance of the homely every day duties
of citizenship. AS a result of this
tendency, too many laws are put upon
our statute books. The all-important
ideal is quality not quantity. If by
some process of sitting this Legisla
ture could concentrate its forces upon
a few important measures, q iegisla-
tive step would be taken in the right
direction BY careful and consistent
cooperation of the Legislative and
Executive Departments. the frequency
of the Governors veto can be reduced
TO the minimum
System Of Enactng Laws.
! have already mailed TO every mem
Der of the present Legislature a copy
of plan for proposed changes in our
system of enacting laws. BY adopting
the essentials of this plan, this Legis-
lature can reduce the. quantity, and
greatly improve the quality of our
statutory laws. This proposal will not
require additional legislation in order
TO become operative Ii can be accom-
plished by the adoption of a rule i'm
the Senate and House of Representa-
tives. II has. however, the advantage
of not creating any new offices nor
requiring any additional appropria-
tions. You will all agree that in the
making OF laws system should be de-
vised which will accomplish the fol
lowing results: Accuracy of state
ment; simplicity of language: con-
sistency; not contradictory; brevity;
exclusive and inclusive averments;
orderly arrangement; constitutions
ality. These ends are not attained in
our present system.
The maker OF this plan suggests that
the Legislature amend its rule so as
to create joint committee of arrange
ment. phraseology and conformity.
Every bill as IL passes the committee
of the whole in each house should be
referred TO this committee and exam
ined as to its validity. accuracy. con
sistency, simplicity, brevity. orderly
arrangement phraseology. ct cetera.
This committee would have the power
TO propose amendments or even a sub
stitute in case they found any OF the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
GOVERNOR 5 MESSAGE
Suggests Use of the Genuine
Australian Ballot
ECONOMY The MATGHNORa
Discusses Schools, Railroad Com
mission and Workmen's Com
pensation Law.
Gentlemen of the Legislature:


In addressing the Michigan Legisla-
ture of 1913, | assumed that the best
interests of the State could be con
served through cooperation. While
the three departments Of government,
the executive, the legislative and the
judicial are distinct, they are not inde-
pendent; in other words they are so
interrelated that unity of purpose
must be observed At the same time
each department has its own impera-
tive duties, its own responsibilities
Possibly there have been occasions in
the past when members of the State
Legislatures have, against their own
best judgment, yielded TO the wishes
Of their constituency, expecting that
the Governor would correct, through
his veto power, errors they might be
persuaded to make. That precedent,
If 1t ever was precedent. is unwise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
CHRISTMAS AT THE POSTOFFICE

The postal receipts of the postoffice
for the month of December were a
little smaller than those of last year.
This undoubtedly was due to the de-
crease in the parcel post rate which
amounts to about one cent a pound
beyond the first zone.
The Christmas mail was as large
apparently as the mail of last year.
1t was necessary to hire ten extra
men and one dray in order to success
fully handle the business. The mails
with but two exceptions, were on
time, the last package leaving the
postoffice Christmas eve for delivery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
jas. KLEIN 70 LEAVE
Popular Young Business Man Leaves
for Ohio Jan. 10.

The many friends of Jim" Klein
will he very sorry to hear that he
intends to leave his present position
in this city to accept a position with
the Seitner Dry Goods Company Of
Canton, Ohio. Mr.. Klein is to be the
manager and buyer of the domestic,
carpet, trunk, suit case, lace curtain
and drapery departments of this con-
cern.
"Jim," as he is familiarly known.
came TO Alma in 1908 and entered the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
EXPERIMENT
ASSOCIATION MEETING
JANUARY Is AND Is

The farmers of Gratiot county are
expected to take an active part in the
grain and corn exhibition which is to
be given at the Michigan Agricultural
College at East Lansing, January ID
and Is. The exhibition is to be run
in connection with the annual meeting
of the Michigan Experiment associa-
tion.
Gratiot county claims about thirty
five members of the association and
most of them expect to attend and
exhibit improved grain which they
have raised during the past season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
RED CROSS WORKERS
SEND LARGE SHIPMENT

The Red Cross association of Alma
has responded in a generous mapner
to the appeal sent out from the asso-
ciatio headquarters in New York.
Over 800 worth of yarn has been sold
and the following list of 24O articles
was shipped to New York recently
6S pairs of wristlets, pairs of socks,
AZ scarfs, Is pairs Of mittens and 13
abdominal bands.
The society is hard at work on their
second shipment and twenty articles
have already been completed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
THE MUNICIPAL XMAS TREE

All members of the various commit
tees who had charge of the affairs of
the Xmas Tree are requested 20 meet
in the Wright House parlors on Fri
day, January 3, at & o'clock in the
evening. All who are interested in
forming permanent organization are
invited to join the committees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

employ of the Robinson Dry Goods
firm, and later became connected with
the firm OF S. Messenger, where he
held the position of head salesman
and buyer.
He is 32nd degree Mason and a
member of the Saginaw lodge of
Shriners and the Knights of Pythias.
Mr. Klein intends 10 leave the 10th of
this month and without any excep-
tions the citizens of Alma unite in
wishing him success in his new posi-
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
WEBB-HUNTER

The marriage of Wesley Webb and
Miss Mable Hunter was solemnized at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Webb, parents of the groom at 1:30
Wednesday, December 20. Only the
immediate relatives and friends of the
bride and groom were present at the
ceremony. Rev. Carl of Alma off
ciated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
THIRTY GOVERNORS SWORN IN

Governors in thirty states through
out the country took up their duties of
office Friday. Twenty-one of the gov
ernors are newly elected, the remain
ing nine having served previous terms.
Seventeen of the number are Demo-
Gratis, twelve Republicans and one
Progressive.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07
INDEPENDENT RETURNS
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

The Independent of st. Louis is back
in the field again under new manage
ment. K. II. Nudge, the publisher of
the paper, died short time ago and
gradually the paper dissolved.
F. NJ. Vandercock is the present pub
Usher and it is the hope and wish of
the Record that the paper will meet
with success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

Winter Clothing French dry-cleaned.
Mems suits, Sl.7s, overcoats 81 25 to
.50-include minor repairs, prompt
service.
Mrs Clinton Satterlee Of Detroit is visit.
ing her cousins. DR.. Suydsm and wife.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

Mrs. w. A. Tuttle returned Monday
after a pleasant visit in Durand with
her father.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

The Art Club will meet Jan I3. at
the home Of Mrs. +. c. Thornburgh. 30s
State St.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-01-07

Dyeing, Dyeing, Dycing. Swisher.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-12
Wonderful Exhibits From All Lands Show the
Worlds Best Progress
End VIII Abound With
Superb Educational anlEn rainment Features.

Francisco In aaslnele day, and. far in
advance Of It's opening. the Exposition
lad created an unprecedented interest
throughout the world, and It's opening
was eagerly awaited
In keen competitive exhibits there
will be presented more than $4,000 sin
Gle exhibits and groups Of related ex-
hibits portraying the results Of the
worlds best efforts in recent years.
This wonderful Exposition. present
ed at an outlay Of more than SG00O0.-
CO., celebrates contcmporaneous
achievement, the building Of the Pana-
ma canal, and all exhibits, that are en-
tered for competitive award will be
those that have been originated or pro
duced since the great Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition at st. Louis ten years
ago. The possible exception to this
rule will be where earlier exhibits are
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-12

Imagine. FOR me purposes OF inustra-
ton. the interest action and novelty
of ten street, circuse- Ike tiarnum &
kaleyH c0mhmd into a single great
es' show ou cafih aud presented at
ten iines ihe cost OF the single pro.
dncilon sud en dea H. gained OF the
originality ot ths section A total OF
mere timn eleven millions OF dollars
hns been expended IN its establishment.
The cnneessiaHs ns THESE less serious
frHturs ~ the Exposition are known.
mclnde great open ate panoramic
reproduction OF the Yeilowtone Ma.
asohal park and a similar representa-.
ton % the Gwnd Canyon % Arizona.
presented hy two Of the transcon.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-12

tineuiai railways The Grand Canyon
concession Is built upon 50 prodigions
% scale that visitors VIII view the
cnnvases from a standard gauge rail-
way coach running on standard
gauge track A huge working model
~ thc Panama canal liz so extensive
that visitors seated 10 comfortable the
alter chairs viii be carried along the
route OF the cau.l SDon movable
platform. and a dlcfaphoue at the arm
90 each chair will describe each scrne
MS % comes into view. A novel ainnse-
ment feature viii be provided by work
ing submarine boats OF sixty.hyc tons
which VIII operate IN an
lagoon The Horoscope.
huge Inverted pendulum operating Ike
II slaut seesaw. with a great balancing
weight on the short end and car for
passengers 40 the extremity Of IT'S long