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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-09-17

means committee of the last congress
who have been reelected are to meet
in Washington to discuss with the
secretary of the treasury and possibly
with the president the question of
what action shall be taken at the
next session to provide revenues for
the government. Particular atten-
ton, according to report in well-in-
formed quarters. is to be given to the
matter of possible changes in the I'm
derwood tariff law. The administra-
ton. it is asserted, has no intention
of permitting any wholesale changes
in the schedules, but it is admitted
that there is a widespread demand
among Democrats as we'll as Repub-
licans for few notifications and
particularly for the continuance of a
duty on sugar.
The sugar duty, in spite of the re-
duction made last year, still brings
into the treasury nearly $50,0O0,O00
a year. For many years it has been
known in treasury circles as the gov
ernment's meal ticket" because it not
only yields the largest income of any
article on the dutiable list but also
because it is one of the most reliable
revenue producers, the returns fluc-
tuating less than they do in the case
of many other imports.
The Greatest Encampment.
All previous Grand Army encamp-
ments will be outclassed by the an
nual event planned for Washington
this fall. Ordinarily the capital city
does not concern itself to any extent
concerning visitors, but there is care
full preparation to make this the
greatest of all encampments, and the
citizens could not do more in antici-
patton of it if it were an inaugural
event.
Butter That Is Never Spread.
American consumers of print but
ter have been given short weight to
the extent of $S,O00,00O during the
past year. Consumers of bulk butter
are paying other millions for imagi-
nary butter. The federal government
has been shouting from the housetops
about these frauds in weights, but
the local authorities, who should be
the most energetic and active in the
matter, are pretty hard to move.
Artificial Preservatives Not Neces-
sary.
Fruits and vegetables can be kept
indefinitely If they are sterilized by
heat and properly sealed. and there Is
no excuse, in the opinion Of the ex-
perts of the agricultural department.
for running any risk by using pre-
serving powders. which may be In
furious to health.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-09-17

He is seeking what science has not
yet suggested-a means of coping
with the little known disease.
Already large number of apiaries
in Western Washington and several
vaded by the germ, and countless
thousands of the insects have died.
The peril to the fruit industry is that
which will result from the reduction
in the number of creatures which aid
in pollenizing the blossoms. Flower
gardens will. Of course, suffer, too,
from lack Of fertilization.
been identified by Professor Trevor
Kincaid of the zoology department.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-09-17
ALASKA HAS THREE MILLION
ACRES OF GOOD FARM LAND
Possibilities in Territory
Traversed by Government
Railroad Are Told.

That 100000 acres, at the least,
of good agricultural land lie adjacent
to the route of the governments new
Alaskan railway, half of 1t in the i'm
mediate Susitna and Matanuska val
leys, and 100000 more acres are to
be found between the Tanana and the
Yukon, inthe region to be opened by
the upper reaches of the road, is the
Judgment of experts of the bureau of
soils of the department of agriculture.
It is pointed out, however, that
while the development of successful
agriculture throughout an enormous
area in Alaska is possible, 1t must be
remembered that "as yet strictly pio-
neer conditions obtain, that settle
ment is largely confined to commune
ties in the vicinity of mining camps.
that much of the county is inaccess-
ible, owing to the absence of roads
and railroads, and that home mar
kets are restricted by the present
small population.
Every indication is that agricul-
tural development must be gradual.
must grow with the construction of
highways and railways. with the de-
velopment Of mining industries and
increase of population.
If large numbers. without sufficient
capital, should stampede to these
lands with the idea of Immediately
establishing profitable farms tor
themselves, it is believed that there
would be only disappointment for
many"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-09-17

The shingle branch of the West
Coast Lumber Manufacturers asso-
citation is working on plan for trade
marked shingles that it is believed
will be of vital importance to the in
dustry. The scheme, according to
Secretary H. P. Wyckoff, involves the
establishment of fixed grades and the
of all shingles produced by
the mills in the association.
With the grades guaranteed, the
shingles will be marked with the
stamp of the association. Thus buy
ers will be assured of getting just
what they pay for and can depend on
the quality remaining up to the STAN
dard established.
With a system such as this in force
the association plans to conduct q
campaign of publicity in which the
virtues of trade-marked shingles will
be fully set forth. In this way 1t is
believed all single manufacturers
can be interested actively in the cam
paign to increase the demand for red
cedar shingles throughout the coun-
try.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-09-17
kINCAID IDENTIFIES GERM
WHICH IS KILLING BEES
mare Nosema Apis Threatens Fruit
as Well as Honey Industry
ZOolOgist Seeks Remedy.

University of Washington.
Nosema apis, the germ which worked
havoc with the bee industry on the
island of Wight, off the coast of
england. a decade ago. has suddenly
appeared in Washington and threat
CHS great harm, not merely to the
money producers, but the fruit trees
OF the Northwest. The organism has
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-09-17
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Events of Interest from the
Seat of Government.
BY J. e. JONES.
Government Shipments by Mail.

the recent arrangement whereby
the treasury department will ship
money through the postoffice instead
of by express, thereby saving the gov
eminent practically 100000 a year,
has brought forth a protest from the
committee on railway mail pay, an
organization made up principally of
railroad presidents.
IF the treasury department can
use the postoffice department, and
consequently the railroads." says the
statement of the railroads, what is
to prevent the war and navy depart
ments from shipping their supplies
by mail, with United States troops
and marines as armed guards, to be
carried free by the railroads as agents
in charge of the mails?"
OF course any increase in the
weight of the mails automatically in
creases the rate of railway pay, and
the fact that half million dollars
worth of business has been taken
from the express companies, who are
so discredited that they have to kick
by proxy, will automatically regulate
itself so far as the railroads are con-
cerned. The suggestion of the rail-
road interests that the war and navy
departments use the mails to a great
err extent is looked upon as pretty
good idea at Washington, and an Off
cial of the postoffice department re-
marked:
"Why not adopt the suggestion of
Mr.. Peters? Much of the supplies OF
the two departments could be ar
ranged to conform to the require
ments of parcel post packages and
these could be transported through
the postoffice more economically and
logically than by express. OF course
the idea of using soldiers and marines
has been suggested to convey sar-
casm, but it is not so unreasonable
after all, and in case the army and
navy wishes to find something akin to
real service for it's men by using
them as guards, then the principle
could be applied in such a way that
the railroads would have nothing to
weep over. AS a matter of fact the
railroads manage to take pretty good
care of themselves in their dealings
with Uncle Sam"
Even the postoffice department
uses railroad freight service in trans
porting heavy supplies, but some OF
the officials in the general postoffice
take the same view as that scornfully
suggested on behalf of the railroads,
that the government should look after
all it's own transportation for all de-
partments and bureaus, since in the
postoffice it has an ideal transporta-
ton system capable of being devel-
oped to perform any sort of service.
What About Sugar?
Within the next few weeks, &C
cording to present plans, the Demo-
cratic members of the ways and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23

Mr.. Merritt has gone TO Greenville,
TO spend the holidays
Mrs. M. j. Briggs spent Tuesday in
Edmore with her daughter, Mrs. Min
ME Cook.
There will be a debate. on Woman
Suffrage in Principal Murphy's room
Friday afternoon by students of the
high school room. All are welcome to
attend
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Manley of
Riverdale, were Sunday guests of
Henry Manley and wife.
Mrs. Edna Manley is able to be out
Of doors.
Mr.. Gibbs Of Six Lakes, was a Sun
day visitor of Stanley Guisley, who
is working at the bank.
The Masonic lodge of Edmore OF
which Hezekiah Platt was member
attended the funeral in body
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stevens of Alma
attended the funeral of Hezekiaf
\ Plat.
Miss Edith Platt, who has been at
tending Alma College, was summoned
home on account of her fathers illness
but he had passed away before hel
arrival.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23

to Toledo, where she will visit her
daughters in that city for few days.
Barney Snyder is working in Alma
this week
The auction sales of II. b. Currence
and S. Naffziger, last Friday and
Saturday that was advertised in The
Record, was attended by very large
crowd. Both were first class sales.
The Record certainly gets the crowds
to auction sales in this section
S. Naffziger is getting ready to
move to Breckenridge, where he has
purchased a farmers feed barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Snyder, will
entertain Mrs. John Snyder and Mr..
and Mrs. John Sullivan Of Alma for
Christmas.
Mrs. George Webb of Elwell spent
Thursday and Friday with Mrs. II. B.
Currence.
Hamilton Gee made a business trip
to Ithaca, last Thursday.
Mrs. Nj. Stitts an attendant at the
Normal at Mt. Pleasant has been Wis
ting her parents in this neighbor-
hood Of late.
Bernard Hunter Of Mt. Pleasant will
spend his vacation with his mother,
Mrs. Yves Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23

Harry Covell of the Mt. Pleasant
Normal is enjoying two weeks vaca-
ton with his parents.
Charles Humphrey and family were
Sunday guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Covell
The school at the Center is ENJOYING
vacation this week.
George Shong and sister, Miss
Esther and Miss Isabel Horton attend
ed the play at Alma Friday evening.
c. b. Wiltshire and II. M. Miller,
were in Riverdale on business Tues
day.
Perley Mallory made business trip
to Elwell, Wednesday,
Mr.. William Croxson one of the
early settlers here died at his home
Thursday, Dec. 10, aged S5 years. Mr..
Croxson had stroke of paralysis
some years ago from which he never
fully recovered. He leaves wife
and one daughter, Mrs. Eliza Conley
here and one son in England. The
funeral was held Saturday from the
Catholic church at Irishtown and in
torment in Seville Center cemetery.
William Z. Crum transacted bust
ness in Elwell, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Campbell OF
Isabella county, were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. c. G. Wonders. Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
County Correspondence
FERRIS.

We wish The Record family Merry
Christmas.
The Bible School is busy preparing
a Christmas exercise to be held at
the church Friday evening.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
Charles Hicks Wednesday, Dec. 20,
all day.
G. NJ. Wilson, wife and her sister,
Mrs. Thompson visited their uncle
Leonard Tissue and wife, near
Crystal last Thursday.
Mrs. G.. NJ Wilson and daughters,
Winnie and Hazel were in Alma Sat
urday, doing Christmas shopping.
Mrs. f. j. Swarthout, spent last
Thursday with Mrs. George Misner,
near Crystal.
+. J. Swarthout and G.. Nj. Wilson
attended the Albert Stone auction
sale near Crystal, last Thursday
The annual election of officers OF
the Bible school will be held Jan. 2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
Is 1T YOUR KIDNEYS?
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your
Troubles. An Alma Citizen
Gives a Valuable Hint.

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. If suffering from a lame,
weak or aching back they think that
it is only a muscular weakness; when
urinary trouble sets in they think il
will soon correct itself. And so il is
with all the other symptoms of kid
ney disorders. That is where danger
often lies. You should realize that
these troubles often lead to dropsy or
Bright's disease. An effective remedy
for weak or diseased kidneys is Doan's
Kidney Pills. Read the experience of
resident of Alma who has tested
Doan's.
Mrs. A. O'Boyle, 121 Elwell St.,
Alma, Says: 81 was bothered by dull
pains in my back. l got a box of
Doan's Kidney Pills and used them
with the best results. They drove
away the backache and relieved the
other kidney ailments. During the
past several years l have had no fur
Their need of kidney medicine"
Price soc, at al dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. O'Boyle had, Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
HOW FRENCH PEOPLE CURE
STOMACH TROUBLE

A household remedy of the French
peasantry, consisting of pure vege-
table oil, and said TO possess wonder
full merit in the treatment of stomach,
liver and intestinal troubles has been
introduced in this country by George
II. Mayr, who for twenty years has
been one of the leading downtown
druggists of Chicago and who himself
was cured by its use. So quick and
effective is its action that single
dose is usually enough to bring pro
nounced relief in the most stubborn
cases, and many people who have tried
it declare they never heard of any
thing to produce such remarkable re-
suits in so short time. 1t is known
as Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and can
now be had at all leading drug stores.
1t is sold with the positive under
standing that your money will be re-
funded without question or bubble if
ONE bottle fails to give you absolute
satisfaction. adv.-4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23

Mrs. George Woodcock and mother.
Mrs. Lamphere were in Breckenridge
Saturday evening
Miss Grimshaw was in Alma, Satur-
day morning.
Mrs. Bertha Bradford and daughter
Doris, were in Alma Saturday morn
ing.
Miss Alice Watson was in Alma,
Friday morning.
Miss Ethel Watson was IN Alma,
Saturday evening.
Miss Dwyer of Saginaw spent the
week end with her sister, Mrs. c. w.
Lenshaw of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Watson of Brock
enridge visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Watson Of this place over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fmmet King of
Northwest Canada, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. L. ID. Allen for few days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
VESTABURG.

Merry Christmas to all
Dell Chappell of Springport, ex-
poets to spend some time with his
sister, Mrs. Hezekiah Platt.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Platt of
Springport, are spending the week
with the formers brother, Frank
Platt and family and the latter's sis
ter, Mrs. II. Plat.
Mrs. Edna Curtis of Edmore, was
a Sunday guest of Mrs John Hitler
Henry Manley is spending the
week in Elwell taking treatments Of
Or. McLachlan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Green, left
for Montgomery, Thursday to spend
some time with their daughter. Mrs.
Belle Whitney.
Mr.. Gritzmaker has moved his fam
lily in the hotel building.
Mrs. j. ID. Tanner was called to
Hillsdale, Thursday TO see her father
who is dangerously NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
NORTHWEST SEVILLE.

Mr.. f. Loomis lost valuable horse
last week with Indigestion.
Ira Dickinson who has been on the
sick list is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Sweet have been
visiting relatives in Mt. Pleasant for
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. Dickinson were in
Elwell, Wednesday.
The scholars of the Gee school are
preparing to have a Christmas tree
Thursday night, Dec. %.
Mr.. A. Ingraham is on the sick list
Little Gaylord Hill has been or
the sick list, the past week.
Mrs. Charles Faunce of Forest Hill
called on her mother, Mrs J. Shaffel
Sunday.
Roy Hill of North Star visited his
brother, Carl Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
WAR UPON PAIN!

Pain is visitor TO every home and
usually il comes quite unexpectedly.
But you are prepared for every emer-
gency if you keep a small bottle of
Sloan's Liniment handy. 1t is the
greatest pain killer ever discovered
Simply laid on the skin--no rubbing
required-it drives the pain away. II
is really wonderful.
Mervin II. Soister, Berkeley, Cal.
writes: "Last Saturday, after tramping
around the Panama Exposition with
wet feet, ! came home with my neck
so stiff that / couldn't turn. ! applied
Sloan's Eminent freely and went TO
bed To my surprise, next morning
the stiffness had almost disappeared
four hours after the second application
was as good as new"
March. 1915 At Druggists. 25c.--
ADV. /.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
ELM HALL.

Mrs. John Snowman has been quite
i'll, but is able to be around now.
Mr.. Seneca Sly was very sick Friday
but is on the gain now.
Miss Amy Walker rs home from Mt.
Pleasant for Christmas vacation.
Mrs. Fred Elliott and children, Rex
and Bethel were in Alma, several days
last week. She rented rooms there
and expects to move this week.
Mr.. Lee Clark of Kalamazoo, came
Saturday morning to accompany his
wife home. They returned home Sun
day evening, her grandmother, Mrs.
BardweIl is able to be around the
house again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
TOWN LINE.

Mrs. Wesley Webb who has been
sick Tor some time is recovering
slowly.
George Bagnal of Grand Rapids is
spending a few days with friends in
this vicinity.
Mrs. Milton Veeder is visiting her
son at Clare this week.
Mrs. Kathrine Day Of Detroit, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. b. Currence, returned home
Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Sloan will accompany
her daughter, Mrs. Axtel Of Petoskey
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-12-23
WHEELER.

Mrs. r. +. Hale and daughter Grace
We're in Alma Monday night.
Mr.. +. H. Fairbanks was in Sag
NAV on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hynes are in
Durand visiting his mother.
Mrs. Will Bradford was in st. Louis
Thursday.
The Mesdames Laura Cooper and
Emma Hogle were in Alma, Saturday
evening.
Evening star., 1915-12-26
FRMERNr1n1L,,===
lon&1TfRa fRafNGLES

Washington Aerie, No 125, met Thurs
day. Worthy Vice President Richard
Edwards presiding and Roy Young
serving as vice pro tenn. About $50
members were present. Talks were
given by the members. Rossa Downing,
the worthy treasurer, spoke of the holi-
days and also of the early history of
the order. and enlivened the meeting
by singing America" Gustavis Bach
enne1mer gave a talk on membership.
and was app1auded. Worthy Chaplain
and the report was unanimously accept.
ed. The worthy chaplain was chair
man of the memorial, and his commit
tee consisted of Arthur Morgan. Fred
Reinhardt, Roy Young, L. B. Hayes.
2. Coughlin. o. A. williams. George
Gaver, Gus Denham. c. kessler. J. D.
Britt: F. Kneessi and D. Wolf The
meeting closed with singing America
The entertainment committee held it's
oyster roast Monday after the close
OF business. Several out of town
guests were present.
Inc New Year eve dance of the Aerie
VIII be held Friday evening at o'clock.
given at midnight. when all the flags
attached to the ceiling open and imita-
tfon snow falls continually for fifteen
minutes while the couples are dancing.
me cSinmittee IN charge IS composed
Of l. b. Hayes. chairman ex officio; J.
L. Wege. general chairman: Arthur
Morgan. David Wolf. Walter jacobson.
H. J. Jones. r. G. Steadman, George
Denham. J. T. owen, o. A. Williams,
Arthur De Marco, Fred r. W. Reh, ]. S.
Spaldine. Rosa Downing. H. c. Shoe
maker, J. M. Rindheart, Fred Kneessi,
Peter White, J. w. Reynold, ]. o. Will
son. G. Bachenheimer. M. NJ. Fieles, E.
A. Morris. w. E. Cowen. j. E. Davis,
George Gaver, William Boyle, Edward
Coughlin. John Clarence Campbell and
). j. Brosnahan; Invitations are now
being sent to all the members, to be
given their friends. The Marine bands
men will furnish the music. The dance
Will start at 8 o'clock and close at 10
o'clock. when new feature will be
introduced bringing in the new year.
Evening star., 1915-12-26
N4TRWI245y4Si W245y4SiG1k5;SR G2E1Z5S

Camp met Friday night, Mrs. G.
Champney acting as president. Mrs. E.
Lariviere being ill. Nominations and
elections were held. The following are
the newly elected officers: Mrs. G.
Champney. president; Mrs. NJ. Wetzel.
assistant president: Mrs. Sumner. vice
president; Mrs. E. Peak, assistant vice
president; Miss NJ. Champney, conduc-
tor; Miss C. Beck, assistant conductor:
Mrs Bessy. inside sentinel; Mrs. Ste
phenson, outside sentinel
Remarks were made by Mrs. Clara
Mace and Mrs. Burke. Mrs. Stowe re-
quested that plant be sent to Mrs.
Alternately, a past district president.
who is reported seriously sick, also
flowers for Mrs. Lariviere. The first
Friday in January installation of Off
GERS and an initiation are to be held.
A supper was served.
Camp No. met Wednesday night
President Mrs. G. Skinner presiding
The following officers were nominated
for the incoming year: President. Mrs.
G. Weber; assistant president, Will
liam Buell. (re-elected): vice president,
Mrs. E. Dawson; >.xsnt vice presi-
dent, Mrs. ;..fcil, conductors. Mrs. Hine
and Mrs. bennington; assistant con-
ductor, Mrs. ]. Sangston: secretary. Mrs.
E. Buell. (fourth term); financial Sec
retary. Miss NJ. Rodgers (second term)
treasurer. Mr.. G. Webber (ffth term)
guard, Mrs Donuhue; sentinel, Mrs. E.
Nurgent: trustee, Mrs. Donohoe. Mrs.
Emma Buell. of Camp 1 presented her
commission as District president. Mrs.
Buell. will be out of the city over the
holidays. and upon her return will visit
| the various other camps in this juris-
dicffOn
Evening star., 1915-12-26
SALVATION ARMY GIVES
LOCO CHILDREN A:TREAT
Entertained at Local Playhouses
Through Generosity of the
Proprietors.

Shrill- childish laughter, whole
zouled and joyous. rang out in the Cos
NOS and Howard theaters yesterday,
rhere the Salvation Army entertained
1000 boys and girls through the
courtesy of the proprietors. The chill
eren showed their appreciation of the
movies" by repeated applause. and
then Charlie Chaplin" appeared on
;he scene, bringing untold disaster to
The other characters in the play, their
.oy was unbounded.
Some of the children were SO small
they had to BET brought to the theaters
by their parents. and sat with eager,
expectant eyes in the laps of their
fathers or mothers.
And there were two great big Christ
mas trees at the Cosmos Theater. one
at each side of the stage. and another
At the Howard Theater. handsomely
decorated To each of the children, as
he or she left the theater. were given
presents of toys. nuts and candies.
The Salvation Army issued 1.O0C
mos and 400 for the Howard Theater
and il is safe bet that every ticket
was used.
The Salvation Army began the Christ :
mas celebration Friday night with the
distribution of 5W baskets containing
Christmas dinners for the poor OF
Washington. and yesterday those din
ners were served on the tables OF 100
grateful families.
Religious services were held at Sal.
walton Army headquarters, $50 Penn
sylvania avenue. yesterday. and will be
held there today. Wednesday night al
o'clock will occur the celebration foI
the children of the Salvation Army
Sunday school and number of out
siders- a big tree has been erected In
the hall for their enjoyment.