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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
INDIANA HOME FOLKS
Home Talent Play i'm Opera House
Next Week Tuesday.

With splendid orchestra, under
the able direction of Mr.. Bistlne. TO
furnish the music and well chosen
cast to present the play, Indiana
Home Folks" at the opera house on
Tuesday evening, October oath, prom
Uses to be one of the biggest success
ses in the line Of home talents. The
production is under the auspices OF
the Ladies Aid society of the Pres
byterian church.
1t is a fine three act comedy. and
will furnish many a good laugh dur
ing the three acts Of the play The
seat sale starts today at Brunner's
drug store The prices at 80 and 5C
cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19

FN0FT3t'FIIN w = VI N II IIVIhIII'
Watson Mccall f Il. go. Campbell
Touchdowns. Campbell ?, Hopkins
Goals: Smith 3.
Time of quarters: Is, y, Il. II.
Referee: Beechler, Ithaca
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
is GIVEN SHOWER

On Monday of this week, Mrs. Jas.
Dooley, 1909 Michigan avenue, Sag
iraw, gave a shower for Mrs. Marshal
Allen, formerly of this city, but now
4 resident of Saginaw.
Twenty-siX were present at the
shower, including Mrs. G.. K. Wilbur.
Mrs. j Deidrich, Mrs. II. Paterson,
Mrs. +. Seig, Mrs. f. w. Ruggles,
Mrs. f. G. Sluyter, Mrs. ]. A. Lem
ieaux and Mrs. c. 7. Wheeler of
Alma. all of whom report an enjoy
able time. The Alma ladies were TAX
EN- to Saginaw by Mrs. Ruggles in her
car.
Mrs. Allen received many beautiful
and costly presents from her friends
al the shower
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
DON'T LET SKIN TROUBLES
SPREAD

Trivial blemishes aresometimes the
first warning of serious skin diseases.
Neglected skin troubles grow. Dr.
Hobson's Eczema Ointment prompt
ly stops the progress of eczema, heals
stubborn cases Of pimples, acne, blot
chy, red and scaly skin. The antisep-
tic qualities of DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment kill the germ and prevent
the spread of the trouble. For cold
sores or chapped hands, DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment offers prompt re-
lief. At your Druggist, 50c.-Ad 2.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
LOTS. LOTS. LOTS.

Elmwood subdivision, one of the
finest that has yet been thrown OIL
the market is now ready. Forty
acres out East Superior street, just
opposite the new Republic plant An
ideal location for workmen, being
within a few minutes walk of every
Alma factory. Many fine lots and all
at reasonable prices. See p. w.
Creaser, j. A. Blakely or Charles o.
Ward If interested They will ex-
plain thoroughly and show you over
the ground.-Ad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
OPEN STORE IN ST. LOUIS

Miller Bros. of this city, have
rented double store in the Holcomb
block in st. Louis for period of five
years, and will open a grocery and
shoe store in our sister city. They
will move their Midland stock to the
St Louis store. which will be opened
about November lst Ralph Miller
will have charge of the st. Louis
store of the Alma firm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
MAKE APPOINTMENTS

At a meeting of the supervisors of
Gratiot county last week Thursday
the following appointments were
made:
Poor commissioning. Arnold of
81. Louis.
Veterinary DIR. Kemp of St. Louis.
County canvassers--C. ID. Wyles, c.
q. Watson and Fred Reed.
School examiner-Supt. Egruan,
Ithaca. ta
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
THE CHURCHES

There will be regular services at
the Baptist church during the coming
week
At the First Presbyterian church
the regular meetings will be held. The
pastor will preach Sunday morning
or the subject, THE Mission" and in
the evening on the subject, "A Man"
The regular services will be held
at the NJ. +. church, except Sunday
evening when temperance rally will
be held. Sermon for Sunday morning,
Always at It.
At St Johns church the regular
order of services will be observed A
sermon Sunday morning on the sub
ject. "The Joy of Finding" and at the
Nesper service, Good Health"
The pastor will preach on the sub
ject, "Consecrated Service" at the
morning service at the u. B, church.
All services as usual. itsN
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Bv ROBERT J. RENDER.

(Stdf Correspondent United Press
WASHINGTON. July 6.-Presi-
dent Wilson Is not convinced all dan
ger in Mexico Ia over. The present
crisis has passed. Carranza's attitude
now one OF cooperation and
frtendliness-gives tremendous salts
faction to officials. But the border
danger still lives. Three problems
are yet 10 be solved:
Withdrawal of the punitive ex.
petition"
Cooperative border patrol.
Cleaning up OF northern Mexico
and establishment Of peace and
order.
There are few officials who do not
believe three months will see the
American troops entirely out Of Mex
leo, most OF the militia, II not all,
back home, and the border under
the protection Of strong force OF
regular soldiers. This military move
ment will be FASTENED oy evidence
OF determination shown by CarTanza
troops 10 clean mp northern Mexico.
Tomorrow the president and his
cabinet will take up this phase OF
1.-THE question. II is known the mill
tary authorities believe there is no
further reason why the punitive ex.
petition should remain In Mexico
at least further south than a patrol
zone along the border itself II Ia
known further mat thoTe author
tiles feel IT would be unnecessary
and impractical 10 retain the differ
ent militia organizations on the in
ternational line for patrol duty long
er than three or four months ut the
most--or not go long II the situation
continues TO clear.
The army probably VIII ask for
more regular soldiers-three or four
increme nts, made possible under the
new army bill--and II Is likely the
president and his advisers will fol-
low the army's recommendation.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Corporal j. A. CLOWN
Shot In Fight With
Blacks
SHELBY, MICH, MAN
ALSO INJURED
u. S. Forces Defeat
Band of $50 Insur-
gents
BY UNITED PRESS.

WASHINGTON, July Routing
$50 reyolutionists, killing y and
capturing five, the American forces
advancing on Santiago, San Domin-
20, last Saturday suffered casualties
OF one killed, one seriously wound
ed and seven slightly hurt.
The dead American was George
Frazee.
The Americans under Col pemle-
ton engaged the rebels at Guayaca-
mes.
Frazee's home was Canon city.
Colo.
Private ]. f. Daley, Bookerville,
KY was the seriously wounded
man.
Thos" slightly wour ed were r.
II. Putnam. Ieffersonton. Va. Cor
roral Oscar :. Johnson. iaCrossa
Wis. Corporal j. A. CLOWN, De-
troit; Drummer G. T.. Merriwcther,
Louisville, Ky; Private w. =. John.
son. Shelby. Mich: Private G. Oates.
Seattle; Private F. r. Paine, Min
neapolis.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Letters From Lonely
Boys In Khaki Bring
Responses
ONE GIRL USES
A TYPEWRITER
Battery c Still Await
ing Orders to
Move

sympathy and admiration for the
boys in khaki who sacrificed so
much by cnlit;.ns In the Thirty first
regiment are confined in letters re.
ceived Ey Sergt Mai, Sic \. Erwin.
secretary of TIE Detroit Patriotic
Fund Most Of he letters are from
young women, Offering 10 90 what.
ever is within their scope 10 make
things pleasant Tor Tho soldiers.
Twelve lonesome toys' wrote 70
the scrgeantmaior. stating that they
would like to have someone core
spond with them as They have no
relatives, and feel very much alone.
Ono ot the letters received by
Scrgt-Maj Erwin is vc-y quantity
wordcd Pert of IT g. typcwritton.
and part In long hand
II don't know whether 90 address
YOU "a major, Lieutenant o. colonel, ="
1t reads. "but ! do want 90 help
those twelve blue aud discouraged
Continued on Page Sfn
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
VILLA ROUTS |
CARRANz|STAS'
Bandit Abroad Again at Head
of 200 Follow
ers IA
BY UNITED PRESS.

FL PASO, Tex. July 6.-Reports
of Vilista victory over Carranxa
troops in bloody engagement
southwest of Jiminez were followed
today by statement from Manuel
Medinaveita. formerly chief OF stan
TO Pancho Villa. that he saw villa
last Friday In San Bautesta, Duran
go. villa had 1000 followers with
him. Medinaveita declared to state
department officials here. San Bau-
tesla Is S5 miles south OF Parral.
The heroic death OF Gen. rgnacio
Ramos, AT the head OF his Carranxa
soldiers, was related In reports stat
ing that the Villistas thrice were
beaten back from the edge of en-
trenchments. Crack regiments Of
the de facto governments northern
army are said to have been launches
on campaign TO wipe out the VII
listas,
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
c. G.. Campbell Takes
Exception to EditO-
rial in The Times
DEMANDS ARE
JUST, HE SAYS
Insists Railroad Work.
ers Are Entitled to
Home Life

C. G. Campbell of No 72S Ferdi.
nand-aye., chairman CT the general
commiitcn on adjustment OF the Or
der Of Railway Conductors OF the
Michigan Central dhisiol rs, de
clares that an editorial in The Times
OF July under the caption Tho
Times Believes the Railroad Work
or5 liave Made a Grave Mistake"
did not give them justice.
you state the classes OF railroad
employee referred to have threaten
cd &c strike for increased pay which
is not true said Mr.. CANT bell He
continued;
The only demands that tho train
anu engine men have presented IS
for an cig8t-huur day with time and
cnc-Eat time Tor overtime. ana tlis
only apple 20 employees an frCiFh ut
3crviCo. Tor the very reason that the
Passenger men are now working on =
basis oI seven hours and % minutes
for a day against tho l0-hour day
mat now prevails for the frci ut men
Employees in either passenger or
freight service are not necessarily
relieved from duty at the expiration
OF q given day. but In large mum
bcr # cases continue on duty up Ia
tho period Of l6 consecutive hours
when the hours OF service law be-
comes a factor. And for positive
Information as to the number OF in
stances where this class OF emplovc
Is required 20 give continuous service
in excess of 10 hours. | viii refer you
10 tho interstate comm cree comm S.
SION which Keeps complete file or
this subject
Tho train and engine men are ask.
lng Tor tho same consideration that
have already been conceded 10 IS pet
cent OF the freight mileage IN thG
western territory. II the short %
worh day becomes effective on all tn.
railroads IL viii make no difference
- any OF them than ~ has tn those
roads that have already adupfcd u
thor lines Moreover. We are only
asking FOR tho same conditions that
IaNc largely been conceded To all
classes al ahor, !. e., cIght hours for
day For skilled labor u iS eru-
cral the country over Furthermore.
whore you ind the eiGht-hour day
YOU viii Nnd 10 carries with IL time
and ono. halt for overtime. This Is
universal
Tucro ar" no regular hours cor
fr" ght train and on-inc crews. thoy
work when they are needed. they
must rcmaiu within calling distance
oven whom OF duty. and just whom
they will be- called 90 go On duty
cam not DO determined In other
Continued on Page sixD.
Prlntiug-the plain neat kInd-that
il right--iincS job Dcpt.--Nnin i52O.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

rarzista troops were said 10 be over
running the country, Selling every.
thing OF value for their own use or
forcing in return the acceptance of
deprecated fiat currency at a fifth
OF the proper,y's value.
Lines OF saunt women and chill.
dren are being doled out corn In
all the principal Mexican cities. II
Is said. The supply gave out al
Potosi recently and hundreds OF
women marched to the governors
palace crying for food for their
children. The governor told the
mob that he had none. The women
took up the cry, May God send
the gringoes." and refused 10 be
silenced until beaten and cowed by
the troops.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Thomas Neal Again Honored.

Thomas Neal, Detroit business
man. who succeeded w. c. Durant
as president Of the General Motors
Co. I'm 1910, has been elected vice
president 20 fill the vacancy created
by the retirement from the director
ate OF Emory W Clark. president
OF the First and Old Detroit National
bank. Of Detroit, who was the last
representative OF the banking inter.
osts 10 withdraw from the General
Motors board. After retiring as
president two years ago MIR. Neal
continued as director and chairman
OF the board and executive commit.
tee
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
AUTO CONCERNS
Plan MERCER
Signal Motor Truck Co. and
Commerce Motor Car Co.
to Unite

A merger Of the Signal Motor
Truck Co., Nos. GO and GA Com
monwealth-ave., and the Commerce
Motor Car Co, with offices at No.
625 Penobscot building, is about TO
be effected IL was stated by Of
fcers in the latter concern. Thurs.
day noon, although no details OF the
deal would be even
\. G. Birch. president of the Sig.
nal company, stated that there had
been "somc talk Of merger but
that II would not be fair al this
tiwo' 10 make any announcement
concerning H.
It is understood that the transac-
lion will be closed either Friday or
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
FisIle rman,s Roav Eound.

While FISHING near the Lake Erie
end Of the Detroit river, WCdnes day.
Amhcrstburg fisherman found the
body Of Charles Collins. - years old.
who either fell or jumped from tho
dock at Sunnysidc hotel, Sandwich
Wcst. last week Collin had been
staying IN the Sandwich hotel for
several weeks. il.s mother living
in Baltimore. was noJdcd = Jury
has been impanclcd To- determine
the cause Of his cCatn.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
God Send the Cringoes, cry
Mexican Women, Denied
Food for Their Children

FIELD HEADQUARTERS AMER.
lCNN EXPEDITION IN MEXICO.
July by radio to Columbus, ~.
VI. July 6D--Starvlng women al
san Luis Potosi in riot when re-
fused food, cried, MAY God send
tho eringocs." stated reports reach
Ing Gen Pershing's headquarters to-
day Several women were severely
beaten by soldiers who Quelled the
outbreak.
reports OF American gold being
paid poems for work and supplies
for the punitive expedition. I'm con
trast with the virtual connscation
OF foodsuds by the forces of the
de facto government has Increased
dissatisfaction among Mexicans. &C.
cording 10 the reports. The Car
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Gen. BOthmer's Army
Cut Of From Food
and Munitions
TAKE TRENCH ON
RIGA FRONT
Cars Men Show New
Activity All Along
Line

PETROGRAD. July G-Russiln
troops have captured the village and
railway station OF Mikuliczyn IS
miles south OF Stanislau, thus cut
ting one of the main Austrian lines
OF communication TO Lcmberg and
the main railway ever whicE Gca.
Bothmer's Austro-Gcrman army -.
ceivod supplies
Capture Of Mikuliczyn was Off
cially announced today after an
earlier bulletin had been issued, an
nouncing the cutting o. the railway
Continued on Page Sin
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
CARR(zAL DEAD
REACH Ell PAS0
Bodies of Capt. Boyd, Lieut..
Adair and Seven Troopers
Received
BY UNITED PRESS

Ell PAso. Tex, July 6.-The
bodies Of Captain Boyd. Lieutenant
Adalr and seven negro troopers. all
retrieved from the Carrizal battle
field. were brought by the III Paso
undertakers' special train to Juarez
today. The remains OF the Ameri-
can soldiers will be formally deliv-
cred 10 Representatives OF the army
on the international bridge late to-
day.
Fourteen United States cavalry
men who participated in the CARR
zal fight arc still unaccounted for.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Effort Will BE Made to
Reach Understanding
With Chief
REGULARS WILL
REPLACE MILITIA
Most Citizen Soldiers
to BE Sent Home With
in Three Months
Bv ROBERT J. BENDER.


(StGp correspondent UWfed Press
WASHINGTON, July C.-The
American punitive expedition
will not withdraw from Mexico
merely on the strength OF Car.
ranza's friendly note, il was
learned today. Indications we're,
however, that the document.
paved the way for a discussion
which ultimately may end In
withdrawal and the establish
nrent OF border patrols by beth
countries. Any withdrawal is
contingent upon Carrsnzs's dem.
cnstraticn Of ability to police
northern Mexico.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
|. c. S. TO PROBE
u. NJ. ON JULY II
~ TNLTED ERESH-

WARRINGTON. July G-The in
terstate commerce commission today
set July - for further hearing IN
Washington into the general invests.
cation or conditions on the pcre
Marquette and other railroads.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
ny TINTED PRESS

PARIS, July Ga strong German
counter.attack north Of the Somme
last night re-captured from the
French two small woods on a front
OF two-thirds OF a mile north OF the
village OF Hem, It was officially an
nounced today.
The French retaliated, carrying a
wood northeast OF the same village
added the official statement. "On
Continued on Page sikh
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

BERLIN. july n--The German
war office this afternoon officially
admitted that the French have cap
tured BelIoy-en-Santerre. south OF
the river Somme. and that the Ger
mans have also evacuated the vii
lage OF Hem on the north bank.
The war office also admitted the
British made minor progress, obtains
ing "A firm foothold in the salient
south OF Thiepval. Between the
Ancrc and the Somme, along the
British front, the artillery fire has
increased.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Supt. Marquardt Com
pletes Plans for
Guarding Executive
MRS. WILSON
is COMING, TOO
Head of the Nation to
Spend Six Hours
Here, Monday

Final arrangements Cor the pro-
lection OF President Woodrow VIII
son and Mrs. Wilson during their
visit in Detroit. Monday, were COM
pleted by Police Supt. Marquardt,
Thursday morning, wnen he as
signed a large squad of patrolmen
CONTINUED on Page SKI
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
HIghcst tcmnrrntmrc {

Highest temperature thi~ dntc In
the past 81 years, 81. iu 1874 aud
tshdi lowest. -, In 1897 AVID 1000.
One year ago todnyi iliGhrSt tenn
perntrrr, 75i lowest, 5Ii moan, G3;
partly cloudy weather
Bhe sun sets at SitU u. ~. Thurs
dEN md rises NJ $500 ~. ~. f'rilay.
The moon sets ut ~ 500 n. ~.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

San Antonio Tex, Is eager to
have Pan-AmcriCan university
there The main argument given in
favor is that no ether city in the
United States has so much of the
Latin American atmosphere.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

Philadelphia & Reading railroad
sends out a special baggage cay
each spring loaded with plants fof
fowerb beds at about 100 different St.
tions on its line.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
Cna.rr- Mt Wn,r. Gardens

Wayne SINGING and Dancing Rc-
Wow American liawailnn- and CRU
Zets orchestra Tor dancing First
class Cafc service. ADV.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

4 butterfly may dance and daz.
zlc in the ballroom, but the wall
flower Is more apt To beautify the
home.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

LONDON, July Ga British
mine sweeper was torpedoed In
the North Sea Tuesday, the ad-
miralty announced today. She
was slightly damaged but return
cd 10 her harbor.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
JOffre's Continued Adj
vance Depends Up
on BritOns
BERLIN COMMENT Y
is CAUTIOUS
Experts Remind Pe0-'
pie Battle As Yet is
Only Begun
BY UNITED PRESS.

LONDON, July GA further
slight advance for the British In
last nights fighting at ThIepvaI,
northeast Of Albert, was report
ed by General HaIg. British COM
mander-In-chief, this afternoon.
The British took some prison
ers.
South Of the laBassee canal,
the British made successful
raids on enemy trenches AFTER
gas and smoke attacks.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

This country imported more than
, 100000 pounds OF shellcd almonds
from Spain last year.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
n. Y. Epidemic Ex-
tends to Nearby
Cities
DEATHS EXCEED
NORMAL COUNT
Infected Milk Blamed
BY Government
Experts

NEW YORK. July 6.-New York s
infantilc paralysis epidemic today
apparently spread 10 several nearby
! cities In the meanwhile. il showed
greater yirulencc IN the greater city
Itself, breaking all records for de-.
/ velopment, CaseG were re- rort ed so
! fast through the night that the
| health bureau announced carly today
fluctuations had not yet been con-
pleted to show exactly how many
new victims there were, hut thu
bureau estimated that the total
since the start OF he sCCurce was
now well above 500 cases.
The most sinister fact ir connec.
ton with the epidemic IL that the
mortality from the disease far eN-
ceeds any previously reported in
epidemics here or IN other cities.
or the 600 cases, at least 80 have
been fatal--a 90 per cent ratio. The
record for New York's most fatal
previous visitation OF the child's dis
ease-in l901--was less than 20 per
cent.
The health bureau today announc-
ed IL would avail itself OF that pro-
vision In the city charter which
permits issuance Of special bonds
with which e defray the eXtraord-
nary expenses Incurred in fighting
~. -,
fear is that the epidemic will not
spend itself for another month. In
fantile paralysis, the records show
attains its greatest virulCncc In
August hot weather An emer.
gency call for nurses. additional
physicians and volunteer sanitation
workers was issued To-Day. The
health bureau today forwarded ali
pastors of churches Iequt st for the
closing Of Sunday SCHOOLS and dis.
continuance Of all picnic plans
WASHINGTON. July Infected
milk is the cause OF the infantilc
paralysis epideuic sweeping New
York. in the opinion OF Or. william
Colby Rucker, Of the United states
health service
Though his department has not
been called upon for aid by the New
York LEGAL health service, studies
as to The oarsc of the disease have
reduubled as result OF the plaques
deadly progress in New York
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06
THE WEATHER

Detroit and NicinitNt Thursday
night and Friday. fair aud continued
wnrmi liEht Ia moderate variable
winds.
Lower Nlchigani Fair ThurSin,
night aud ErldaN.
tpper Inkc-t Moderate south
winds uud fair weather IhurHdnN
night mud Fridny.
Lower Lakes Gentle variable
Wind becoming south; iair Thursday
night nud Friday.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

PARIS, July 6.-verdun cathe-
dral was heavily bombarded BY
the Germans last night with
large shells, the war office an
nounced today.
The Detroit times., 1916-07-06

Prlutiug-the plain neat kiud-that
y right--iimcS Job Dcpt.--Nnin i52O.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-02

n fhs ANIMAL obsegvanee of E-ahoi
Dag ~ xorid pays irioeie % ne
gart psayed By men and womea rho
toI wish their hands u making ths
pheesa of TIE vast maehine o inea+
try 70 round and nsiaiAteFing y tAa
~eilbeing os mankind
Probably al know mat dssiguatioI
AZ oue day ia the year Elson nnasa
20 honor sAe workers "a das 70 tAe
uplifting influence that has been
brought II bear thr0agn labor organ
izasions. n some sense Labor Day 8
monament s0 ne sDcessfui efforts
of tho iollers 70 help themselves
through cooperation.
STUDENTS of social Bcienee agree In
giving liberal credit 10 the labor un.
iOns Tor TIE tremendous progress that
has been made % tie besterment pi
fhe conditions oi the w0rkingmen.
Organized labor has made mistakes
sass a. the churches. postical organ.
izatlons ana all other human instllu.
fionn hare but the sam-totai q iheiF
Influence for good fsr oat3elghs the
debit side of their account.
All labor, honestly perfcrrea.
whether with hand of brain 81 honor
Able. Tho man who doas any n
aary task. no batter bow humble q
may Be, is entitled 70 the sane praise
~ The man who .pFesidea over sna
large affairs 81 the nstion- On iahoE
Day we celebrate The ifigmphs q re
f0iien ia the onward march u etyili-
z4,ion and give expression to our graft
sude for the service whicA iAey readef
10 s0ekefyS