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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
FARMERS SHOULD USE MORE
CARE IN HANDLING EGGS
Dozens of Eggs are Thrown
Away Daily at Swift Plant
Says Manager

Carelessness in the handling of eggs
is costing farmers and poultry men in
the vicinity of this city many dol
lars. At the Swift & Company Pro-
udce house today il was declared that
that company is hauling away and de-
stroying hundreds of dozens of rotten
eggs every week because of poor
methods used in packin and shipping.
eve buy eggs on candled basis and
they must beg ood when we get
them," said Mr. j. p. Barrett, manager
Of the local produce house. Eggs
are worth easily from $500 to S7.20
a case, so it is easy to figure out that
this loss falls heavily on the farmers
ard poultry men. Naturally, we can
not pay for rotten eggs or broken
eggs, but it is possible for the poultry
raisers of this part of the country to
save many dollars every week if they
wo1,3 only use little more care.
With weather conditions as they
are now an egg will spoil in forty
eight hours if it is not stored in a cool
place and ! would suggest that eggs
be gathered early and marketed fire.
ouently.
MANY country people seem to fol-
low the practice of gathering eggs
late in the day and then leaving them
in shed or some other hot place, and
marketing them at irregular intervals
The inevitable result of this is that
when the eggs are submitted to the
Gambling test a big percentage of them
are absolutely worthless. If the
farmers would apply as much care
in the handling of eggs as they do in
their other farm work, they would
find themselves many dollars ahead
when they figure up their profits for
the year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO CON-
TINUE DESPITE OPPOSITION
DR.. Carney is Determined to
Clean up Alma and Moth
ing Will Stop Effort

City Health Commissioner T. j. Car
ney stated this week that the health
campaign in the city would be carried
on exactly as the plans were laid out
and that the opposition against the
movement in every part of the city
would be torn down before there would
be any let up in the fight for a clean
Alma DR.. Carney brought his fist
down on his desk with bang and said
that he had started the fight and that
lie would see it through despite any
opposition as long as the council show
ed an inclination to back him up in
his efforts. That the council are de-
termined to assist the health depart
ment in every possible way is indi-
Gated by the fact that three ordinances
have been passed thus far in the cam
paign.
In spite of the advancement made in
the campaign during the past six
weeks considerable gloom has settled
over the health department occasioned
ty the unreasonable opposition of GER
tain public spirited" citizens. In
many cases property holders have OPP
enly said they wouldn't clean up no
matter what ordinances were passed.
One party said that he had lived in
the city for thirty years and no one
had ever told him to remove any
debris from his barn yard, and he did
Mt see why he should do it now.
Additional men on the police force
is the one thing that will help to solve
the present difficulty and according to
DR.. Carney such deputy will have to
be appointed to assist him and
that this officer be retained for nothing
else but work connected with the
health department. DR.. Carney thinks
that nothing much can be accomplish
ed in bringing offenders of the ordi-
nances to time under the present ar
rangement.
Although the department has met
with a great deal of harsh criticism
many people have caught the spirit
of the movement and are cleaning up.
DR.. Carney stated that especially in
/ the residential parts of the city efforts
are being made to observe the ordi-
ances. The department has a line
OF every clubhouse and manure pile in
the city and will COMPEL property
owners to comply with the law regard
ing their keep. The department is
demanding that covered boxed be used
for stable refuse and thus far many
people owning barns in the city have
built them. The usual number, how
ever, are taking their time meanwhile
paving the way for arrest and fine.
Owing to matters that had TO be
looked after in connection with the
ordinances the contract with parties
to collect the city garbage has been
delayed AS soon as possible the in.
struction cards will be sent out to
every house in the city so there car
he no mistaken ideas in the methods
Of handling garbage. Until regular
collection commences residents are re.
quested to manage in the best pos.
sible manner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
ANNUAL FESTIVAL
BEST IN YEARS
Interest Indicates Exhibits
at Fair will be Repre-
sentative of County.
AN EXCELLENT PREMIUM LIST
New Floral Hall Nearly Com
pIeted-PrOper Support Will
Bring More Equipment

The special list of premiums offered
by the management of the Gratiot
County Fair association is the most
attractive that has ever been announc-
ed. Special emphasis has been placed
on the premiums for boys and girls
under 16 years of age and the fair peo-
pie state that interest promises to be
keen on the part of the boys and girls
throughout the county.
Gratiot county's fair, which will
open in a few weeks, will be the
finest in the history of the annual
festival. The exhibits and displays
promise to be unusually attractive
and representative of the entire coun-
ty. The races booked for the week
will have some fast entries.
The construction of new fire proof
floral building is the one thing that is
reviving interest in the fair. The
building is practically completed and
is a very attractive and substantial
hall. Secretary Mccall stated this
week that if the people of the coun-
ty supported the fair in a manner
that indicated to the fair management
of continued support from year to
year, another building would be added
to the fair equipment before next
year.
Tubbs Brothers, breeders of Hol-
stein cattle, offer $50 registered bull
calf to the boy who exhibits the best
grade Holstein heifer at the fair. J.
Barney Of Coldwater offers a $500
registered boar pig for the best ex-
hibit of Durham cattle. Competition
is open to all. The merchants and
banks of Ithaca offer the following
premiums.
For bows under 16 wears of age:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
BAMBER ON DRAY AGAIN

V. F. Bamber announces that he is
again back on his dray line and asks
his former patrons to make a note of
this fact Mr.. Bamber made arrange
ments with Clyde Campbell to handle
the business, but Tuesday, Mr.. Camp
Tell discontinued in the employ Of Mr..
Bamber, going into business for him
self. The Bamber dray line is the
oldest in the city and has always Civ
en- efficient service. Parties wishing
dray service should call this office or
Mr.. Bamber's residence. Ad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
DEAN OF WOMEN SECURED
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Roberts Will Have
Charge Of Wright Hall

Miss Elizabeth NJ. Roberts Of
Meadville, Pa, has been secured by
President II. NJ. Crooks to act as
dean Of women of Alma college and to
N,se charge of part of the English
work of the institution for the COM
ing year. Miss Roberts is a graduate
Of Allegheny college, Pennsylvania,
and has had a wide experience in
the teaching profession. For three
years she taught at New Lyme insti-
tute in Ohio and for five years was on
the faculty Of the Edinboro Normal
school in Pennsylvania. Miss Roberts
has done considerable graduate work
in Columbia, Allegheny college and
the University Of Wisconsin. She re-
ceived her masters degree from AL
leghsny college.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
HOWD-BLISS

Ira S. How'd and Miss Eythel Bliss
were united in marriage by Rev.
Thomas G.. r. Brownlow at the Meth
odist parsonage, Monday morning. Mr..
and Mrs. How'd left for wedding trip
10 Niagara Falls and vicinity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
ILLINOIS PICNIC
Will be Held in Wright Park August
26-Arrangements Complete

Arrangemnts are complete for the
annual Illinois picnic which will be
held this year at Wright Park in this
city. The committee in charge ask
that all Illinois people come with full
basket. In case the weather is
dubious the dinner will be served in
some hall in the city. Come rain or
shine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
ENJOY HIKE AND PICNIC
Junior Scouts Spend Day at Grass
mere on the Banks Of the Pine

The Junior Boy Scouts hiked to
Grassmere Tuesday and had picnic
on the banks Of the ragging Pine. The
,couts gathered at the park in the
morning and started for the country
about lO:30 o'clock. Following a real
picnic dinner the scouts enjoyed 6
long swim in the river. The hike back
home was started about 800 o'clock
ard was made in two hours. Rev.
jackson was the leader with tho
scouts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
HOLT-HINkLE

Mr. Wilbur Holt and Miss Hazel
hinkle were married at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. Thomas G. r.
Brownlow, Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holt will make their home in Carson
City. Mr.. Holt was formerly of this
city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
FIRST BAND REHEARSAL
Thirty Turn Out to Try for Positions
in Republic Band

Thirty musicians met at the city hall
Monday night for the first rehearsal
of a band which if it materializes
will be called the Republic Band. 1t
is the plan Of those in charge to have
the men try out for positions in the
organization and several meetings will
be held in the near future to deter
mine the members.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17

Mrs. Emerson Sloat and children of
Detroit were the guests of her broth
er, Mr.. c. c. Dickerson, for the past
week. Mrs. Sloat was formerly Miss
Goldie Chandler.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17

IahSy "oih ....'..s' ........ o.OO
The exhibits must be in and regis
tered by Tuesday, August 20. Child
den's Day will be observed as usual
this year, the management having
designated Wednesday, August 30th,
when all school children in Gratiot
county under II years of age will be
admitted free.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-17
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OPEN SEPT. 9TH
Supt. Schultz Announces
List of Teachers for
Ensuing Year.
NOTIFICATIONS IN COURSES
Fire Escapes Erected at Union
and Primary Buildings
High Room Decorated

Information concerning the schools
of the city and the outline Of the
course of study is contained in a
pamphlet published this week under
the authority of the board of educa-
! ton. 1t is very complete represen-
tation of the opportunities offered by
the local high school for students who
intend taking college, business or vo-
cational training. The board of edu-
cation urge through this announce
ment students from the rural districts
TO register at Alma high school. In
past years registration from the coun-
try has been large and the ensuing
year promises TO be an exception.
The courses of study will remain
substantially the same for the ensu-
ing year. No announcement has been
made relative to the night school,
but in all probability some action will
be taken as soon as there is an indi-
cation that night school is wanted.
There will be few changes in the
corps of teachers this year. A. G.
Luchtman, who has been an instruc-
tor in the high school for several
years, will be the principal of the
high school for the coming year. New
instructors will be found in the com
mercial, manual training, English and
science departments. A couple of
changes also occur in the intermediate
and primary departments
Improvements on all the school
buildings are being completed this
summer and considerable equipment
added TO the different departments.
The walls of the high school assembly
room are being tinted and the exter-
ior of the Union school will be painted
before the fall term/ opens. Slate
black boards have been placed in all
the buildings and fire escapes erect
ed at Union school and primary build
/ ing. The fall term will open Tuesday,
fSeptember 9Th.
The list of teachers announced by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27

Gratis OF the Rules Commute will not
act.
IL a hearing IL held the probable.
ties arg that Mr.. Lawson will be sum.
monded, but no formal request or
summons will go TO Mr.. Lawson prior
to the rcasscmbiing OF Congress, and
the Henry-Lansing conference.
Wants Lawson Called.
Congressman Wood OF Indiana to.
lay insisted that the Rules Commit
tee ought TO summons Mr.. Lawson,
and that its chairman should not con
tent himself with the statement that
he In willing TO hear the Boston finan-
cfer's story.
Under the circumstances" said
Mr.. Wood, ut In up to the Rules Com
mittee TO subpoena Lawson and not
invite him in an Indirect way to make
good on his boast that stock specu-
Iators received advance tlnps about
these Government moves. The Rules
has the authority to sub
poena Lawson, and should lose no time
In doing It,"
Mr.. Wood said that in his home In
Indiana the local board OF trade re.
ceiyed information about the peace
note Ave hours before IL was given
out In Washington. This tip, he said,
came through New York STOCK
concern.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
TO VIEW CAPITAL PLANS
Wilson and Guests VIII See Colonel
= tiarts' Lantern Pictures.

President Wilson has demonstrated
his interest in the plans for beautifi.
cation of Washington by arranging
for private exhibition by Col. w.
w. Harris at the white. House tonight
OF the lantern slides showing the
plans for improving public buildings
and grounds In the Capital.
Colonel Harris, who IL the Presi.
dents military aide, will show the
same views that were exhibited THO
dinner given In his honor at the Uni.
versity club last Saturday night by
Washington civic leaders. The Presi.
dent will have invited guests TO see
the pictures and hear the accom-.
panying lecture. but the list Of guests
has not been given out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
MORAL SUASION Is
WILSON PEACE IDEA
President Opposes Force As
Basis Of League to Main
tain Peace.

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armamens Is tue pss's W."
President Wilson wouio ehoer an u"
ternntional league for the mainten'
snce OF future peace.
This statement was inaoe 'ou"s -
high ADMINISTRATION c,rc'es io' ."'
purpose OF removing the impression
that the united states ooNernnea'
mas any idea OF Contributing us "''
tary ana naval resources 'owaru any
international police force TO maj"
tain order among the members OF 'he
world family.
Fsvers se'em" Ce"pse'.
Although the ideas OF the President
and his advisers are admittedly hazy
as yet, Il was stated in official cir.
cIes that in a general way the Iresi.
dent has In mind a solemn compact
.monx al NATHAN. IN oresery. peaeo
I'm ths ,uture WITH tho oniy penaIty
in yi.w . universal eondomnation OF
any ~ ,h. nowers that Violates the
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WORLD RECORD IN
CHESS Is BROKEN


PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 27.-Innnitc
mental concentration plus brain gym
nasticB raised TO the nth power: mem-
Dry acrobatics that almost stagger be-
licf--this In tho story OF the marvel
GUS exhibition given by Frank J. Mar
shall American chess champion. yes
terday In this city. Marshall played
l:e opponents simultaneously, there
by breaking his own record OF i05 con-
tests played at one time.
Marshall was beaten by nine Of his
opponents drcw with twenty-threo
and defeated ninety-seven. Previous
TO tho recess. which was taken from
$50 until s:so o'clock. he lost only
n single match. OF his nine losses six
were due to decisions Of State Cham
pion Sharp. who adjudicated sixty
four games at midnight. the time lin
IT, ~ this period tho champion was
anxious TO continue. but the officials
In charge OF the exhibition were OF 4
different mind. and the decisions were
rendered.
Hemsrksbie Performance.
While the masters deep-sunk eyes and
pnllid face gave unmistskabie evidence
Of the strain under which he was Ia.
boring, HIS play lost little OF its dash
during tho late hours OF the evening.
true, he did not move the pieces
about as rapidly, and at times he lin.
Eefed NJ board double or treble the
Time he did during the afternoon, but
his play was ~ sure and. 10 anything,
more deadly than II was at the start
Yesterdays performance was per.
hsps the most remarkable In the an.
IA - Ia - -
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profound idea that break with
Germany Ia inevitable II present peace
proposals fail utterly.


In fact. one Of the highest officials
told tho United Press today that pres
ont plans call for no more note writ
ing to Germany.
And, he added, if tho Marina, Ara.
bia and other cases develop clear
cut violation OF German pledges in
the Sussex case, or II Germany starts
n new submarine campaign in case
peace fails, then a break In relations
can be the Only answer.
He declared that President Wilson's
peace note and Secretary Lansing's
subsequent "verge of war" statement
were In a measure educational, so
that the country would not wonder
what IL was all about In event mat
tiers came up to the breaking point
And, officials make no secret. pri-
vately, of the fact that the peace note
and the Lansing explanation were
aimed mainly at Germany-a warn.
ing to her. not to cut loose with her
submarines in event the peace over
lures failed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
ADMITS SHE SHOT SON
Woman, rs, Says Ne Had Abused
Her for Years.

PHILLIPsBURG. ". u, Dec. 81
Mrs. Elizabeth CrevSling. seventy ave
years old. was committed TO the coun.
~ Jail here by Squire Bowers to await
the outcome OF Injuries she inflicted
ON her son, Samuel Shick. NIFTY years
old. whom she shot at her home.
When the police arrived at the
house. shick was lying In his bed
with n bullet wound In his right
shoulder. Mrs. creveiing calmly ad.
mitted that she had shot him. She
said he had nagged and abused her
for years. He had just finished civ.
ing her a tongue flashing" she said,
when she shot him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
WILL WED IN HOSPITAL
Bride slips and Breaks kneeesP;
Went Delay NuptiaIs.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 27.-Shakes-
pear was right. THE course OF true
love never did run smooth"
Mrs. Ida McCabe was out purchas-
ing some eleventh-hour additions to
her trousscsu yesterday. She IL to
marry George Baker today. The pave
ments were slippery and Mrs, McCabe
fell on the Ice at Girard avenue and
Twenty-ninth street and broke her
kneecap. SO Mrs. Mccabe will spend
the next few days in ~. Mary's Hos
pital. But. by the way. the wedding
will take place there today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
PROBE OF LEAK is
PUT.UP TO LANSING
Chairman Henry Of House to
Discuss ACCESSIBILITY With
State Secretary.
Continued from First Page,

ICohtInued from First Page.D
produce specific information regard
ing any leaks II he knows any
thing the rules committee will be
glad to have him"
It became apparent today that the
report on the Wood resolution de-
ponds almost solely upon the altitude
OF Secretary Lansing and the Presi-
dent regarding Il. Secretary Lansing
has said that he would welcome an
investigation. but unless he should
ask for u report OF the resolution II
is practically certain that the Demo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
INFLAMED SKIN
SOON SOOTHED
BY P0SLAM

II you are not familiar with the
rapid action of Poslam in the relief
and eradication of any skin trouble,
you will be astonished to see how
readily It takes hold and how easily
its work is accomplished.
Eczema, Acne, letter. Psoriasis,
bers' and all forms d Itch are eradi-
Gated. Slight troubles. such as Pim-
pies, Red Noses, Rashes. Complexion
Blemishes. etc: respond so readily
enough.
All druggists sell Poslam, For free
sample write to Emergency Labora-
tories, 80 West 25th ST., New York.
Posiam Soap. medicated with Pos
lam. for toilet and bath.-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
UNCONSCIOUS sIcAMIsr.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27-John van
kleek has been married to two wom-
en- for elven years and didn't know
It. His divorce from his first wife,
he learned in court IL invalid on n
technicality The worst OF IL In that
shes married again. too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
FRANCE TO HONOR JoFFRE
Former commander.In: Chief VIII
be Made Marshal.

PARIS. Dec. 27.---General Joffrc,
Frances idol. is to receive the marshal's
baton. Announcement was made today
of the governments purpose to honor
the former commander-in-chlef of the
French forces by revival Of the army
grade OF marginal, which has lapsed
since establishment OF the Third Re-
public.
II win be necessary TO go back to
1873 to ind n law authorizing the rails
ing Of an army officer TO the dignity
of a marshal OF France.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
BIDS FOR PEACE MEETING
Philadelphia viii OFFER Use Of In
dependence Hall.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. T.-If the
hclligcrcnt nations OF Europe agree TO
meet IN q peace conference they viii
be offered use Of Independence Hall by
the government OF Philadelphia.
Mayor Thomas II. Smith has an
nounccd that he win urge President
Wilson TO use his influence to bring the
diplomats here. The mayor will not
act. however. until he In convipced
there Is q chance OF success In bring
Ing about the proposed conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
HOLD WAR FARLEY
Ministerial Conference at the Home
Of Lloyd 0eorae.

LONDON, Dec. PA ministerial
conference on the international situa
ton was held at Premier Lloyd
Georges official residence, 10 Down.
ing street today.
Foreign Secretary Baifour made his
hrst appearance In conference since
his recent indisposition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
SHIPS PAPERS GRANTED.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 27.-customs
officials today found nothing suspi.
cious when they boarded the Portu-
Guese steamer Faro. at Newport
News, and accordingly issued her pa
psrs. Reports had been that the YES.
sci. originally German. but seized by
Portugal, Was acting strangely on
her way In.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
U-BoAT SHOTS MISS SHIP
italian Steamer Fired Upon Five .
Times, Says Captain.

NEWPORT NEWS. va. Dec. ~. =
The captain OF tho Italian steamer
Pietro reported on arrival at Old
Point that his ship was attacked by
n submarine and fired upon five
times several weeks ago In the Medi-
terranean, but escaped unchanged.
She was from Genoa at Madeira.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
XMAS FIREWORKS INJuRs rs

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec. 27,-celebrs-
tion OF Christmas with fireworks was
responsible for most OF the seventy
five injuries at a municipal hospital
here yesterday. Similar reports were
received from other Southern cities
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-27
PUPILS STRIKE FAILS.

SCRANTON. Pa, Dec. 27.-The
strike OF 1850 pupils at the high and
technical schools here. by declining
to report for studies. failed to win
vacation from Christmas Day 20
New Year. as they had anticipated.
The school officials refused to give
in owing TO the late starting OF the
term because OF the paralysis cpl
demic.