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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

ARTICLES that are worn more or
~ less evenly in all parts are
4 "A best not patched, because, the
surplus material of the patch
being newer than that of the garment.
it will only stain or tear IT,
When patching Is referred 10 rs re.
pairing IL implies putting in entire new
portions of a garment. such rs bands.
cuffs. collars and facings. aud is best
learned from the ways of making the
garment. The ordinary patching Is
cutting out worn or torn parts and put.
ting i'm better material. The patch
must be of the same substance. color
ana quality as the original material
Entirely new material, being stronger
than the garment. should not be used.
II partly worn pieces are not available
il is best 10 choose thinner material
Wash fabrics should always be wash
ed before using. Dresses generally
lose some OF the original color through
wearing. and one may fade a patch in
;hc sun to the right tone before using.
The first principle in patching Is to
have the patch show as little as pos
Sihe when finished
Ia inserting patch care must be
taken To have the warp of patch and
article run i'm the one direction Sci
wages usually all run lengthwise on
g.. rricnts because the warp threads
have more strength. When the posi-
ION OF the sewage cannot readily lee
determined pnll the material i'm differ
eat ways: the stronger or warp threads
viii yield and stretch less than the
yoof: or fray out a few threads and
Ou will find the warp smooth against
wavy appearance in the wool.
There are many ways Of preparing
nl setting in those patches. but few
usual rules are 90 hc observed The
widths of hens t,uted 10 the thickness
u the MATERIAL must be the same at
each side: the corrcrs must be firmly
an, securely sewed. the patch must be
on the wrong side when finished.
An easy method is TO hem the patch
on the wrong side and then fell 1t on
he right. Strike or mark on the right
side of the material where il is 10 b.
cut away. then mark ION the right side)
for the seam allowance. usually about
nc-quarter inch; lastly mark the
ctual width Of the fell according TO
the thickness of the material This
last marking Or striking is on tho wrong
side. as that j. where the patch is to
he sewed on
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
FINISHING YOUNG
HOGS FOR MARKET

The man who is engaged in pork
growing as special branch Of farm
ing and not merely feeding pigs to find
an outlet for his farm byproducts must
recognize the fact that young hogs un
TO six months of age need "A growing,
not fattening ration and that they
need feed in judicious quantities. writes
a hog grower in the Iowa Homestead
Regular feeding is one of the chief es
Sentials to Il steady, unremittine
growth. and three feeds a day are bet
Ter than two and while following this
method IL Is advisable that they be fed
nuis what they will clean up with ap
hpeut relish Always bear in mind
lat the most valuable asset OF the
tuWhfg pis is about 10 pounds of
Sne muscle and vigor. aided and sup
5rcl hy n natural keen appetite
prom the nth 10 the sixth month
iionlA bc H. rcriod OF preparation
i'iai g. the time when we are getting
l'iv i'~ gradually accustomed to their
iiitc.ln- raiion. During this period |
lIyc always ohtnincd the best results
ht le.din. plcnty of corn and giving
l il-S Inc rim of field Of clover. al
f'ita or ,ovpraS. la this way their iii
-l>tiic systems gradually become ac-
,UStomcd 20 the change of diet and by
the end Of u month or six weeks they
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

There is more Catarrh in this section
OF the country than oil other diseases
put together. and for years IL was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors pre-
scribed local remedies and by constant
ly falling TO cure with local treatment,
pronounced IL incurable. Catarrh is
local disease. greatly influenced by con-
stitutional conditions and therefore re-
quires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by f. J.
Cheney e. Co. Toledo. Ohio. Is a consti-
tutional remedy. Is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces OF the System. One Hundred
Dollars reward Is offered for any case
that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
r. ]. CHENEY a CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 76c.
Halls Family Fills for constipation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

William II. Mason, pastor.
Sunday, Jan. 9;
10 a. m.-Public worship Sacra-
ment and the Lords Supper.
II 80 a. Sabbath school. Mr..
+. l.. McConkey, superintendent.
2:45 p. m.-East End Sabbath
school Prof. f. n. Notes.-The. super
intendent.
600 D. my. p. S. c. +
700 p. m.-Public worship. Ser
mon subject, "The Man Who Is Down
and Out"
Wednesday, Jan. -
1880 p. m.-Rev. John Steele, as
sociate secretary of the Presbyterian
Board of Temperance will speak.
Thursday, Jan. ID:
1880 p. m.-The annual praise meet
ing of the Woman's Missionary SOC
iety with an address by Rev. c. M.
Boyce of Huntsville, Mich. Mr.. Boyce
is the Home Mission pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of Alma.
A cordial welcome to all services of
the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
Rape For Hoo Pasture.

Rape can he seeded any time from
early In spring until late summer IL
tnkes from six 10 ten weeks for IL to
get large enough 20 make very much
pasture During the hot summer
months ii grows somewhat slowly. so
that il seeded late in July it will not
make much pasture until The latter
part OF September. But from then on
until late in the fall IL will make the
best of hog pasture There Is an abun-
dance OF moisture In the ground at the
present time and for that reason the
results will probably be better than
usual The ground should be plowed
nrl worked down TO q fine seed bed -
Kansas Farmer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

In an editorial considering the as
signments of the Michigan representa-
tives, the Grand Rapids Herald refers
to Congressman Fordney as follows:
"Of course the most important Michi-
gan committee assignment by all odds
is that which Congressman Fordney,
of Saginaw, has won by right of en-
inent domain. He is the ranking Re
publican member of the Committee on
Ways and Means, and if the next con-
gress is Republican, Mr.. Fordney will
become chairman of this committee
and floor leader of his party. This is
a very distinct and unusual honor for
a Michigan congressman to contem-
plate"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
NEAT FOOTWEAR.
The Fad Styles Should Be Avoided by
Women,

Women.
Regarding footwear one cannot lay
too much stress on the fact that IL is
one Of the most important features Of
feminine wardrobe this season. Never
theless the woman of good taste will
disregard the many fad stockings and
shoes offered TO her and will select
quiet. elegant pedal coverings that VIII
distinguish her from the great mass
who rush in where angels fear 10
tread
lt Is perfectly good taste TO wear the
spats Of white. of tan or pale gray with
the morning or afternoon costume.
With the latter. however, may Ice worn
a low shoe Of white. Of gray or black
kid-accOrding 10 the costume with
trimmings OF a contrasting color
II Is always better Judgment To have
the hosiery match the color of the
dress or suit This makes less awk.
ward, In effect the woman TO whom
the very short skirt is not becoming.
and 1t makes less conspicuous the un-
shapely ankle which offcnds the eye of
the csthetic
After several seasons Of buckle or
namentation an era of simple lacings or
bow decoration has set in. Very few
buckles are seen even in connection
with the dancing slipper Bronze
vamps with champagne uppcrs are
among the novelties offered for Wear
with the demi costume. They continue
the color scheme Of the costume AMI
thus cOunteract the grotesquc line Of
the very short skirt
Shoe trees have improved vastly with
in the last few seasons. TO very
large extent the wooden forms have
been supplanted by those OF metal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
Orannc Mint Relish.

Take four large oranges. peel care
fully, slice and cut into cubes the size
Of dice. Add an equal amount Of pine
apple prepared rs above. sprinkle with
four tablespoonfus Of powdered sugar.
two tablespoonfuls of fine chopped
mint. one tablespoonful OF lemon
Juice and one tablespoonful Of sherry
wine If tine pineapple IS not fully
ripcncd crush enough to add table
spoonful Of the Juice Stir together
lightly to prevent MASKING the fruit
Serve in sEerbet glasses cold and gar
nish with candicl cherries or fresh
cherries or other berries. as preferred.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

In making cottage cheese use an en-
amelel ware colnnder I'm which 10
which to press It, Any milk product
Is very easily affected by its surround
ings. ar1 metal colander may not
only give n flavor. hut Is apt also TO
slightly darkcn the cheese. which
'hould be Of Snowy Wilderness.
After IL has thoroughly drained add
salt. COOL sized picrc Of butter and
= q rlcspoonfrI 90 sweet cream. Mix.
On Ice and serve while fresh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
LIVE STOCK.

A check In the growth of pigs
by mismanagement Is unneces-
sary and costly. Early gains are
the most economical gains.
There Is no sense or profit In
keeping hogs housed up during
the summer. They should have
access TO the pens for sleeping
or he provided with good shell
ters and clean beds in the pas
lures.
Don't leave the sheep In g
dry. short pasture. Give them a
chance I'm n fresh pasture or give
good grain ration.
Make n study OF your sheep
next fall. Lots of men know
very little about these animals.
. If you keep sheep keep good
ones.
The man who really loves
horse cannot i'll treat him.
Water given to n horse right
after grain carries away from
the stomach good portion OF
nourishment before II is proper
ly digested.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Zelard G. Shift, 20; Alma.
Susie Harris, 10; Breckenridge.
Louis Hill, 81; St. Louis.
Josephine Franks, 10; st. Louis.
Edwin ANGEL, %; Lafayette.
Matilda Bublitz, 10; Saginaw.
Cecil Holton, p; Bethany.
Flossie Wiles, 20; Bethany.
Dean Shook, 20; Bethany.
Nina Morrow, II; Bethany.
Orville Joley, %; Wheeler.
Fannie Hale, 49,; Wheeler.
Howard Winget, 22; Ithaca.
Gretchen Marquette, %; Ithaca.
Traver c. Sutton, %; Montrose.
Goldie kille, 10; Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

The Hampshire or Thin Rind hog
is peculiarly marked breed which.
its admirers hold possesses uneX-
ceiled bacon qualities. That this
breed has great merit as "A bacon
hog is undoubtedly true. but out
side Of a few restricted districts he
has never gained any special popu
larity as a bacon producer When
his type and blood become better
known he is sure 10 gain a wider
popularity. The hog shown is a pure
bred Hampshire boar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH.

A. B. Bowman, pastor, residence ll9
Hastings street.
We have our Sunday school reor-
ganized and ready for good work, and
invite all who do not attend elsewhere
to come and join in with us. Every
Sunday, 100 n. m.
The Sunday evening preaching SER
vices will be omitted next Sunday as
the pastor is conducting a special
meeting at Elm Hall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
Church Notes
METHODIST NOTES.

The special revival meetings are
still in progress at the Methodist
church. Rev George A. Beacock,
pastor of the Thoborn NJ. f. church,
Bay City breaches every night at 1880
p. m.
Sunday services 10 a. M, preaching
and Bible school. Sermon by Rev.
George A. Beacock
6 p. m, Epworth League
z p m, preaching, sermon by Rev.
George A. Beacock
You and your friends are invited
to worship with US.
THOMAS S. r. BROWNLOW,
Minister.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
BAPTIST CHURCH

j. ". Priest, pastor residence SO2
Gratiot
Sunday morning service 10 o'clock.
sermon: Christian Ambition"
Sunday school ll:15.
b. Y. p. U. meeting 6 o'clock, topic:
why Join the Church."
Evening service 7 o'clock, sermon:
"The Fear of Men"
Thursday night prayer meeting
1880.
All are invited to these services
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned wish to thank the
friends and neighbors for their kind
words of sympathy and assistance in
many ways during the death and
sickness of our mother.
Mrs. J. +. Thurlby.
William Sharp.
Benjamin Sharp.
Osborn Sharp.
Clement Sharp.
Jesse Sharp.
Frederick Sharp.
Jacob Sharp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

Morning prayer and sermon, 1000
Sunday school, 11:30
Vesper service. 500.
Subject for morning sermon
Prayer"
The sermon at the Vesper service
will be the beginning of a series on
the Gospel of st. Mark. The sub
ject of the first will be; "The Be
ginning of the Gospel"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

Faith it is Impossible to Please God. "
Bible school, Ills.
c. Z. prayer meeting 500 p. m.
Evening service 700, subject:
Lord Save Us or We Perish"
Mid-week prayer meeting, Thurs
day 1880 p. m.
You are coplially invited to attend
any or all of these services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

Recognized as One OF Ablest Cam
paigners In United States
Far and away the most Interesting
phase Of the national political sitlM
tion is the movement that has brought
Henry u Estabrook of New York and
Nebraska 80 prominently 90 the front
as a candidate cor NE Republican pres
Mental nomination First spoken OF
As a possibility in connection with the
presidency less than six months ago.
Mr.. Estabrook is today one of the
leading candidates. with evidence Of
strength that are a source of concern
to the friends OF the other asplrants
He has made speeches In every i'm
portant city i'm the East Middle West
and Far West. an arduous campaign
experience that has put him in good
condition to meet the rigorous demands
made on the head Of party's national
ticket. and his friends in Nebraska ana
other States have formed EstabroOk or
Eanizations and are going after national
delegates In the most vigorous fashion
Impartial observers agree that this
development of the Estabrook boom
has no paC 81 in the political history
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

Of the last - years, and they are be
ginning TO inquire whether the popu-
lar demand for new leadership is ac-
nally so strong as to give this new
Kan the greatest political prize over,
which men struggle.
An All Around Big Man.
Estabrook is big man physically.
mentally and politically. Qyfte six
feet i'm height. erect. rugged ne would
be a man of commanding presence in
any gathering. His mentafattainments
are atteSied by MS 81 Hfal success in
the practice OF NV and by the wide
spread interest in his every public ut
terance on governmental. economic
and social problems. He has always
Been n student and when he discusses
a subject he speaks with the author
fly of one who has mastered IL. His
conclusions are invariably sound. and.
once he has arrived at them. they are
proclaimed frankly and fcarlcssly, for
he is essentially man with the cour
. age Of his convictions
For instance. he has been one of the
most drastic critics Of President VII
son and the present Democratic al
ministration. arraigning them for their
tariff law which bankrupted the fed
eral treasury and which places the
American farmer. the American manu-
facturer. and he American laborcr at
the mercy OF foreign competition, aud
for foreign policy which has destroy
ed the respect that The American flag
and American citizens once command
ed in every quarter of The globe
A Preparedness Pioneer.
Likewise Mr.. ESiairook WIS the first
man prominently before the public TO
outline concrete program OF national
defense. which he presented in an ad
( dress before the American Bankers
Association September Sfh last at Seat
tie. characterized 10y the Seattle Times
as "one OF the most remarkable al.
= dresses ever delivered I'm the North
west" and he was the first Republican
leader to point the way TO the reunion
and harmonizing of NIL elements Of the
party. his Get Together plea before
the Mckinley Club of Omaha. Ncbras.
ka. last October having attracted wide
spread attention.
From the time Mr. EStabrook open
ed thc Republican National campaign
I'm Chicago IN 1896 he has been recOg-
nizcd rs one Of the nblest campaigners
IN the United States. and there have
been few speakers In greater demand.
The issues IN the great contest Of
1916. which Is q restore tho Republic.
an party 20 the administration Of ma.
tlOnal affairs will be- Protection. Pres.
~ay and Preparedness. In Mr. Esia-
= Judgment. with Get Together
oran for Republicans or every
pinion. lie has been preach
OSpcl I'm all sections Of the
Il has met with enthusiastic
'verywhcrc no has gone.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
SCIENTISTS.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
holds service in the Savings Bank
block, every Sunday morning at lO:3O,
Wednesday evening meeting at 1880.
Reading room open every Saturday
afternoon from 2 TO 4 o'clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

Watch your horse If he stops sweat
Ing suddenly or if he brcatheS short and
iuick or If his ears droop or IL he
stands with his legs braced sideways
he is in danger Of heat or sun strols"
and moods attention ~ onen
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
CHURCH OF CHRIST.

Communion service 1000 a. m. Ser
non by pastor, subject: without
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
BIC IMPETUS FOR
ESTABR000k BOOM
Ozark Horse" For Republican
Presidential Nomination.
NATIONAL DEFENSE PIONEER

Known as Fearless Advocate OF Ira
ditional Republican Prineiples-hlso
Recognized as One OF Ablest Cam
paigners In United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06

: confined to his home
of tonsilitus
arrived at
Smith
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-01-06
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

All are invited TO these services.
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RETURN FROM CAMP
GOOD WILL TODAY
Another Party Of Mothers and
Little Ones Due to Arrive
There Tomorrow.

0un-burned and brown from two
weeks play in the open. 100 chiloren
and their mothers regretfu!ly turned
homeward from Camp GOOD VIII TO-
The rest Of the day will be spent
in clearing up the camp and making
ready for the next party which Will
arrive early tomorrow morning.
After many vicissitudes, such a.
losing the Heading lady" and a rain
dress rehearsal. the play planned by
the mothers was given last evening
Mrs. Agnes Branagan wrote 1t. and
many of the mothers took part. Mrs
Camp Good Will. was one Of the char.
acters, and others were Mrs. Disagree
able, Mrs. Good Mother. Mrs. House
keeper, Mrs. Bride. Mrs. Fashionable
and Mrs. Nurse.
The party thta returns 10 from the
Southwest section and the party thai
goes out tomorrow will be from
Georgetown and the northern portion
of the city west Of Fourteenth street
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BULLETIN OF AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIE'

BILE OPPORTUNITIES.
the following opportunities may
lication to
NITED STATES DEPARTMENT
MILLS BUILDING.
BIAw-Free board, iodgins ana w,sh-
house, garden. fuel and NIL.
csd IT. Adv.-rfanspoftation may %
ndsrstood that all opportunities ere q
esfred A. soon a. possible
, for ssnerai farm. WORK. Married pssf. ~
I'M HoF&M. Not more than OF
HAS. Bsltimors 4 iron and wire workers
at Nto PD. Must be exp.
Mountain Lake Park. One coiored waiter
wanted 70 80 to place near Mountain Ln ls.
Is FM Mi BAL for r sSsS, swS months "''A
Pennsylvania.
1is1. achuyikill Co. % iaborsrs At IL
| PD Of hrs. for work around steam snow
els and dump. Russians. slavs (no itsl-
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maker. workers on rip-saws. circular saws,
sanders. men familiar with wood working,
At $40 TO n2 PW for laborsrs and VI to X
| PW for skilled workers. "a hrs PW
| Americans. Canadians. Germans. Northern
Italians Austrisns acceptable. May ad'
nico. Near Philadelphia. 70 i.borer. 70,
loading and unloading cars and work y
| rag room Of paper mill At 100 per hr u
hrs. PD. Single or married.
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To "Next President"

NEW YORK, July 25.-Candidate
Charles e. Hughes has apparently one
office. Some local wag addressed a
letter to The next President of the
United States' and dropped II In a
letter box. 1t reached Hughes head ,
Astor" marked on the envelope by tho
mail clerk.
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BULLETIN OF AVAILA
Detailed information concerning
be secured free Of charge upon app
BUREAU OF INFORMATION, y
OF LABOR, SOL
KEY TO ABBRBvIATIoNs USED:
Ing. PM-Per month. PW--Per week.
Free Board and lodging. HGFAM-u
advanced under favorable conditions.
Unless otherwise stated, II win %
Q permanent nature. and the help u
District Of Columbia. :
isse Washington. as loo house iaborsrs at
n.B PD Of 10 hrs.
Virginia.
Loudoun County--One man for farm choreA
y16 to SIS PM. Bal. Work not heavy. Man
between 40 and 90 yrs. OF age would do.
Must be able 10 milk. White. Single.
Fairfax County-One single man TO help milk,
attend to crops. corn ana potatoes. Any
ES. Current wages. VIII also take married
man II single not available.
Culpeper County. Ten wanted. white or col
ored, at $50 PD for work In stone crusher
quarry. Shanties furnished free Of charge
Board would cost y to H.so Pw. Common
Maryland.
Prince George County-An experienced farm
hand for general work near Laurel. ~
Cabin John Bridge-singie or married mar
for general farm work at $40 10 SIS Pm
without board, but would furnish LODGING
Montgomery County-one white man wantet
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