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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18
Magazines and Music

L have a few old magazines and
would willingly send them to any one
who would care to have them, especially
shut-in. I also have some old music,
which, perhaps, some one would find
use for. HARRY N. B."
A masculine member responds cor
daily to the oft uttered wishes for
magazines and music, two of our most
popular staples. There is no perhaps"
in the mention of the music At least
none to our apprehension. That stock
is ever above par on our exchange.
l see in your Corner that Ida L. S.
wants German Bible. Please sent me
her address, is l am only too glad to
pass on one to her, Should her want be
supplied, you may keep my address for
the next application for the book.
EMMA K"
Ida L. S. had her German Bible be-
fore we had your letter. AS you kind
ly suggest, we will hold yours for an
other claimant. Your address and the
offer are gratefully registered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18
. O G. l z I Y

Grace Smith, who sang a solo, and Mrs.
Cochran gave a piano solo.
Later in the afternoon punch and ices
were served to the following guests; Mrs
Barnes, Mrs Strickland, Mrs. Belle Goar,
Mrs. w. P. Parker, Mrs. Hecker, Mrs,
A. C. Arnott, Mrs. l.. r. Shirk, Mrs.
Marsh, Mrs. A. F. Jackson, Mrs Raw
son, Mrs. Clint Hooper. Mrs. Nell Pugh'
Mrs. PEBBLES, Miss Hazel Shirk, Miss
Mildred Shirk and Miss Grace Smith
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18

Swiss engineers have convinced the
Russian government that it is possible
to bore 16-mle tunnel through the eau
casus mountains to connect the Black
and Caspian seas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-18
Pickle Recipes

II cleaned a tiny white spot from the
front of a pretty colored wool coat.
When it was dry the spot had disap-
peared, but there was a circle on the
coat of darker shade l used only
clear water and a clean white cloth.
Can you suggest anything to remove
the stain? My cucumbe pickle recipe
No. 1 One gallon of pure cider vine
gar, one ounce of ground allspice, one
ounce of ground cloves, one ounce of
alum and the same of mustard and Gin
namon, half pint of salt, three ounces
join Judge Hundley, who will attend
meeting of the American Bar association.
Later the party expects to spend some
time at Atlantic City.
Mrs. ]. S. Pedgo left a few days ago
for Philadelphia and New York city.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
AT THE DREAM.

The Patriot at the Dream tonight. One of the Big Comedy successes of the year, a side splitting Travesty on the ambition of local politician. don't miss it. Janet Of the Dunes, together with a polished number titled Sally Scraggs Housemaid, com The Perils of Pauline, seventeenth Episode. Friday and Saturday Mdlle Regina Badet in "Zoe'' 8 big feature in four parts.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
O. w. LEWIS Successor to W. Delbar.

Burlap 18c yard, 8 OF. Magnolia duck zoe yard, II oz. Magnolia duck 25c yard, 10x12 10 oz. tent $8.50. Calico, American print, 3 yds for 25c. or for soc. Dandy Oak Heaters No. II, $7.00, No. 13, $9.00, Laundry Stove $500, Any Washboard in the house for 5Oc.. Brooms 50 and 65c., Lenox Soap &c.,. why pay more. Cube Sugar 2 lbs for 25c., Cloth pins 10c. dog. Tea Kettle 75c. to $1.50. Metal Rome Ware, solid copper, n,ckle plated. pt. tea or Coffee pot $1.25 Tea Kettle. copper, nickle plated, $1.25 and $2.O0. Bean pots 50. 65 and 75c.
 c. w. LEWIS.
 Saccossor to w. Delbar.
 GIFT THE rEws RIGHT. READ THE WORKER.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
r (2(

WE ARE OVERSTOCKED ON EGGS AND WE ARE SELLING THE VERY BEST AT $12.5O PR. CASE. THESE ARE NOT SECONDS BUT ARE THE VERY BEST.
 EVERY EGG CANDLED BEFORE LEAVING THE MARKET, AND EVERY ONE GUARANTEED.
 PACIFIC COLD STORAGE co.
 Telephone: White IT.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
NOW IS THE TIME.

As the bright sunny days ere com- ing on, have your clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired. We make them look like new. We clean hats.
 We make alterations. We make suits to order. We guarantee first class workman ship.
 We guarantee modern methods. We guarantee prompt service. We appreciate your patronage. Come in and see us.
 NOME TAILORING co. Between Segerstrom & Hagen ancs
 Zehners Jewelry Stores.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04

NEW YORK, April 3.-The Rockefeller Educational Board would drop grammar, history, Greek Latin and other classics from the school curriculum and make science the dominating feature thereof.
 The report indicates that the time spent upon acquiring a knowledge of the classics is time wasted while
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
ALL SUPPRESSED.

GENEVA, April 3.-Owing to the persistent discussion of food prob- lens and peace proposals practically no socialist papers except those fav- orable to victorious war of con- quest are allowed to be published throughout Germany, all having been suspended.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
BIG TOURIST TRAFFIC.

SEATTLE, April 3.-Railroads and steamers expect that the tourist traffic to Alaska will this summer exceed all records. Through rates are being made via the White Pass and Yukon to St. Michaels and Nome on the round trip via steam ship to Seattle from Nome direct.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
S. sIMSON.

4727 Brooklyn Ave, Seattle, Wash.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
HAVE BREAD RIOTS.

TORREON, April 3.-Bread riots occurred here today. Tho regulars controlled the disorder.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04

Try Liver & Kidney Tea foz Spring fever.
 LOMENS DRUG STORE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
RAILROADS COIN MONEY.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April B. Reports in the hands of the Inter- state Commerce Commission show that the net revenue of the railroads has increased fifty per cent.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04

GIFT THE sEws RIGHT. READ THE wORKER.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
CITY BATH HousR

Moonlight Spring Water. (Boil- ing HOt).
 M. O. SOnBERG.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04

MerchantS Agent.
 Will buy Merchandise of all de- scriptiOns for Dealers here or any where in the States. Furs bought outright or sold to highest bidder on a per cent Commission.
 Wanted special, cross foxes. For. ward same parcel post, registered.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04

CHEAP DOG FEED.-Good cooking salmon for 4c. fb at Murphy's. Always in the lead.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-04-04
WOULD ABOLISH CLASSICAL
 EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

knowledge of science is an essen- . tial to modern progress.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
NET AT MT. PLEASANT
Number From Here Attend Meeting
of Medical Society

The members of this society, now
one of the best in the state, gathered
in Mt. Pleasant on May oath for one
of their regular monthly meetings.
At one o'clock the members with
their wives gathered at the beautiful
home of DR.. S. K. Gardiner to the num-
Der of forty. At two o'clock they pro-
ceeded TO the Hotel Bennett, where
they sat down to a we'll designed, well
cooked and well served banquet
After the banquet the ladies were
entertained at the May festival then
in progress at the normal school All
of these entertainments were provided
by the old Isabella Clare society.
The doctors then went to the Elk's
hall where the scientific part of their
program was rendered. Papers were
read by Drs. Brondstetter and Pullen,
both of Mt. Pleasant. Lively discus
sions followed the reading of both
papers.
Alma was represented at this meet
ing by Drs. Carney, Gardiner, Suydam
and Brainerd, and their wives.
Next month the members will at
tend the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Medical association TO be held in
Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
FOR DECORATION DAY
Alma Citizens Should Take Deep In
terest and Make il a Success

The time has come when the cit
izens of this commonwealth must take
deeper interest i'm Decoration Day,
for the soldiers are getting few, and
most of them who are with US are
growing feeble and are unable to as
sumo the responsibilities of having
charge of such exercises. Alma
ought not 20 be backward i'm getting
under this cause and assist in paying
the proper tribute to the memory of
the boys in blue, who barred their
breasts to the dangers of war in de-
fenses of their country in the sixties.
This year it is hoped that the cit
liens will interest themselves in the
proper observance of the day. 1t is
hoped to have a patriotic parade as
one feature of the day with a band,
automobiles carrying the soldiers, w.
X. c. ladies, and others, as well as a
parade of school children. This can
be made = pleasing feature II the cit
izens who have machines will coop
crate Let's show the soldiers that we
do not propose to let the annual trib-
ute to their memory be forgotten.
Think about it. and help to make the
day a fitting success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
PUBLIC SCHOOL EXHIBIT
THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON
All Three Schools will Display
Work of Pupils for the
Past Year.

The faculty and directors of the
public schools again extend a cordial
invitation to the public to attend the
annual school exhibit to be held at
each of the three school buildings,
Friday afternoon, May 18th. At the
high school the gymnasium will be
used for the display of the students
work, at the grades schools each room
will have its individual exhibit
The past exhibits have always been
well appreciated by the public. The
work of the last year will show con-
siderable advancement and should in
terest every person who is interested
in the welfare of the public schools.
1t also gives the parents an op-
portunity of becoming better ac-
quainted with the instructors and get
a better insight into the modern meth
DDS of education used by the schools
of the city. Last year about 1000 per-
sons viewed the exhibit, and the in
terest manifested points toward a
larger attendance this year. All peo-
pie interested i'm the welfare of the
city are urged to attend.
Light refreshments will be served al
each of the buildings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
BOARD OF EDUCATION
HIRE TEACHERS FOR YEAR
Close Contracts With Large
Number of Present Instruct
ors for Coming Term.

Following is the list the Board
Education the corps of instructors
was completed for the coming school
year. A large number of the present
teachers will remain. Prof. Killan
resigned and has accepted the office
Of superintendent of the public schools
at Fenton. Mr.. Arthur Luchtman will
fill the vacancy.
Following is the list of the board
have give contracts to for the ensu-
ing year:
superintendent +. Schultz.
Principal of High School-Arthur
Luchtman.
English-Olive J. Smith
Natural Science-Ella NJ. Clark
Physical Science-Belle Martin.
Latin-Eleanor Bittner.
History-Alta Welch.
Commercial-G. S. Crisp.
English and Mathematics. E.
Wander Zalm.
DOiltSllC DCltnCt anu ATl"Mdt
Hamilton.
Music and Drawing-Mae A. Jones.
Manual Training-Francis Lake.
intermediate Department
Principal-Cora Dunlap.
Grades and S-Margaret Winn,
Laura Soule and Edna B. Brown.
Grade Bertha McLaren and Wini-
fred Trapp.
Grade 5-Frances Stitt, and Edythe
Cockerton.
Grade Agnes Buckham.
Primary Building
Principal-Annette McLaren.
Grade 3-Janet Strong,
Grade 2-Addie Snyder.
Grade 2-Margery Deal.
Grade l-Freda Darby.
A subprimary-Gertrude Scheuer.
B. Subprimary-Maude Garrity
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Kramer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
NOW USING COAL GAS
First Coal Gas and Coke Made al
Plant Tuesday

The coal gas benches which have
been in the course of construction for
the past several months, wete COM
pleted about four weeks ago. AS it
required thirty days for to heat the
ovens before gas could be produced
the retorts were not pronounced hot
enough till last week. About one
thirty Monday afternoon, II. c. Moore
in the presence of several prominent
business men, threw the first shovel
of coal into the oven which produced
the first coal gas ever made in Alma.
Wednesday morning A. G. Leitch, Of
the gas company, brought down town
the first coke made in the city. The
new product is working nicely, and
much credit is due to Mr.. Leitch, who
personally superintended the con-
struction Of the benches.
Some trouble was experienced with
gas for a few hours after the new in
stallation but all is now in working
order.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
HOME TALENT
PLAY SUCCESS
"On The Old County Pike"
Given at Opera House
Friday Night.
PLAY TO A CAPACITY HOUSE
All Characters Local People
Given Under Auspices of
Ladies' Guild

A capacity house greeted the as
sembly of players to produce the
famous play, "On the Old County
Pike" at the opera house last Fri
day night.
The cast, under the personal direc-
tion of Bruce Chesterman, the well
known theatrical man, and writer Of
the play, had been rehearsing for the
past several weeks. No amount of
time. or expense were sacrificed TO
make the production the best home
talent drama ever put before the
people.
II was a pleasing production
throughout. The plot was well laid
and the cast did creditable perform
ance. A. G. Leitch played an excel
lent role as the leading man, DR.. Mar
tin. Mrs. Joe Mckenzie as Mary, the
doctors sister and Miss Ruth Bennett
as Sue, the postmaster's daughter,
both portrayed their respective parts
true to life. The comedy parts were
taken by Lyle Mckenzie in the role of
Hiram Higgins, the village post
master, Joe Mckenzie, as Jed Sweezy,
the opera house manager, John Tuger,
as Cy Butts, the town constable, VIM.
Griffin as August, the hired man and
Miss Media Dove, as Tillie, a Swedish
hired girl. The clever makeup of
these actors brought many smiles
from the audience, and their parts
were well played, portraying the coun-
try New England life in a realistic
way.
Mrs. A. G. Leitch, as Jean, playing
the double part of both boy and girl,
acted one of the most difficult parts
ever given an amateur player, and is
deserving of special credit for the
success of the play. The part of Dave,
her circus lover, was well played by
Paul Harrod.
The minor parts were all well play
ed, featuring Ross Sullivan as Tony,
circus lad; Herbert Wheaton as
Bill, and little Viola Baker as Jessie,
a child; Donald Dunham, who played
the part of Larry, a lame boy, did
some clever acting for youngster
and was well received by the audience.
The production was given under the
auspices of the Ladies' Guild of the
St. Johns Episcopal church. The
house was packed and the ladies real
lied neat sum from the production
for the carrying on of their work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
COMMUNITY CLUB
Interest and Attendance is Rapidly
Increasing in New York

The Community Club which had its
beginning in the mothers and Daugh-
ters' banquet, is rapidly growing both
in numbers and enthusiasm. Begin
ming with almost seventy present at
the first meeting this number has
steadily increased.
The classes under their efficient in
structors are doing efficient work and
spirit of good fellowship and help
fulness prevails. Anyone interested
in these classes is most welcome at
any time of the meetings. These
meetings are held at the high school
building every Tuesday evening at
7:30. Further information can be had
if desired by calling on any of the
following officers. President, Miss
Rose Messenger; vice presidents, Mrs.
Charles Rhodes, Mrs. Cyrus Gardner,
Miss Cora Dunlap, Miss Mary Dick
erson; secretary, Miss Grace Haner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT
High School Auditorium, Friday Eve
ming, June End

A highly entertaining and interest
ing program is TO be rendered by
pupils of the high school, sixth and
seventh grades, and kindergarten in
the high school auditorium on the eve
ming of June 2nd at 500 o'clock. The
gymnastic drill, Russian wave dance,
and Hungarian dance will be given by
the high school girls under the direc
ton of Miss Hamilton, the May-pole
dance under the direction of Mrs.
Stuckey, while Miss Bertha McLaren,
Miss Trapp, and Miss Jones will direct
the performance of the Cantata,
."Greeting the Gypsy Queen"
A small admission fee of ten cents
will be charged. 1t would be very
gratifying to those in charge of the
program to see a large attendance,
insamuch as the proceeds are to be
devoted to a fund for the purchase of
a phonograph for the schools.
The following program will be rend-
cred:
Gymnastic Drill
Misses Huff, Hainline, Hartley
Selby, Ward, Priest, Stevens
Wells, Wilson, Wheaton, Veeder
Miller, Conley, Coleman, Osborne
Horton and Bowman.
May-pole Dance
Afternoon section of Kindergar-
ten.
Correcting Gypsy Queen" Cantata ga
and B
Margaret Mckinney, queen.
1. Chorus of Gypsies. Forth
From Hill and Dale"
2. Barbarck dance, High Schoo
Girls.
3. Solo and Chorus, "Ah! See Sh,
Comes"
4. Solo, Gypsy queen, my
Thanks Give to You"
>. Chorus and dance, "Gaily Trir
We"
6. Solo, Gypsy queen, I'm Ou
Happy Sylvan Home"
z. Final chorus, "Shades of Nigh
Are Falling"
Russian Wave Dance
Misses Selby, Ward, Ainsley
Kieth, Rather, Snyder, Losey
Wyant, Lindsey, Schultz and dc
Conkey.
Hungarian Dance
Misses Grow, LaPaugh, Cramer
Kernen, Breeze, Sweet, Dubois
Coleman, Struble, Banghart, Pal
mer and Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Committee Appointed Last
Week Gives Excellent
Recommendation.
ST 0CK Is SELLING FAST
Company Will Build and Sell
Homes in City on the Easy
Payment Plan.

The business men and citizens of
Alma met at the city hall last Tues
day evening, as per adjournment for
the purpose of hearing the report Of a
committee appointed at like meeting
laSt week, as TO the advisibility Of
ork,anizing a stock company for the
pvprose of building and assist in
building more houses in Alma. The
committee through James A. Greene
made a brief report more in the shape
of a recommendation than a report.
They recommended that an incor-
porated company of $4,000 be organ
lied under the name of The Alma
Home g. Improvement Co., and that
the shares of stock be made $1,000
each. The recommendations of the
committee were accepted and adopted
by a rising vote, which was unan-
imous. A stock subscription was
started and before adjournment over
$4,000 was subscribed. A committee
consisting of d. L. Johnson, A. A.
Chick, j. W. Blakley, w. II. Miner and
Jotham Allen was appointed who inn
mediately started business and every
man in the city will be called on.
Our people are certainly alive to
this new project, they realize that un-
less Alma has more houses the city
must 90 back and if houses can be
furnished our factories will enlarge
and other factories who have an eye
on Alma will locate here. We ven
true the assertion that if Alma can
furnish the houses, that with the in
crease in the factories we already
have and those in sight Alma can be
a city of 10000 in three years. Every
tax payer in Alma should be inter-
ested. A larger city and more pros
peious city, means better prices for
real state, better rents and live
town to live in. No city can stand
still, she must either forge ahead or
GO backward, now is the time for us
to make hay, will you help? When
the committee calls on you do not put
them off, but do your share. 1t is
hoped sufficient stock will be subscrib-
ed this week so the stock holders may
meet the first of the, week and or
ganize and elect their officers and
start business at once. Several busi-
ness men from Mt. Pleasant who are
plating the Fairview addition were
present and few very timely remarks
were made by Postmaster Sanford,
who assured the Alma people that
their company were anxious to do
their share toward building up Alma
and were anxious TO work with our
people and assist in every way pos
sible to supply the demand for houses.
Alma people were convinced of their
sincerity when four of the gentlemen
subscribed literally Of stock in the en-
terprise.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
BURNT BY ACID

Many a Michigan mother has prob
ably used this 68-year-old liniment
on some member of the family. May
be it did not happen to be some not
ably hard case like that of A. NJ Mil
lard Of Cortland, N. Y, who was al
most burned to death by sulphuric
acid, and who said this simple lini-
ment mot only cured him, but re-
moved the scars" Perhaps your moth
er used this same Hanford's Balsam
of Myrrh just TO core lame back, or
to heal wound, or a sore, or a burn,
or to fix up any other external ILL.,
Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
GOLDEN WEDDING
DIR. and Mrs. j. c. Elliott Observe
Anniversary

President and Mrs. Crooke tender
ed "a beautiful reception to Mrs.
Crooks parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. c.
Elliott, who are making their home
with them on West Superior street,
last Wednesday afternoon, in honor
of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Among the out of town guests was
Mrs. Paul Hickock of Washing
ton, d. c., another daughter of DIR.
and Mrs. Elliott. At six O'Clock a
reception was given in honor of DR..
and Mrs. Elliott to the friends and
college faculty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
TO BUILD GARAGE
William Borton to Erect Fine New
Building on East Superior

Last week a deal was made whereby
VIM. Borton of the Alma Garage com
pany, becomes owner of the lot two
doors east of his present location.
The purchase was made of c. NJ.
Johnson. Mr.. Borton has let a con-
tract to Henry Soule, a local con-
tractor, for a building 5Ox130 feet,
two stories high, to be erected Of
either brick or tile.
The new garage will be the most
fully equipped in the city, and include
large paint shop. Ground will be
broken, and construction started at
once.