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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-22
CHICAGO PRODUCE

CHICAGO. April 21-Butter IN
settled creamery, 30034c.
Eggs receipts, 36.S16 cases I'M
changed.
Poultry alive, lower: Fowls. lie:
springs, zoe
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-22

KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. April 2l.-
Hog receipts, $500; market higher
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-04-22

New York stock exchange closed OF
account of holiday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
ID. L. JOHNSON SECRETARY


A rejuvenation of the old time
spirit of the Alma Building a Loan
Association occurred at the annual
meeting, Tuesday night, when plans
were definitely made to commence an
active campaign i'm the interests of
the organization. Officers for the
ensuing year were elected and the
membership increased considerably.
The new member are among the bus
mess men in the city, who see a great
future for the Building 4 Loan AS
ISOLATION now that the city is pro-
crossing so rapidly.
The stockholders named ID. l.. John
son for secretary of the association,
and he will commence Immediately on
his new duties. Mr.. Johnson is a life
long resident of this city and, as
one of its leading citizens, has been
active in every undertaking that has
been for the betterment of Alma Mr.
Johnson will devote considerable OF
his time to the management Of the
association.
The Alma Building 4 Loan Assoc
iation is one of the oldest institutions
in the city, having been organized al
most thirty years. The institution
has been directly responsible for much
of the improvement in this city during
its organization and as one member
put it, has been the cause for great
many homes in the town. During the
past few years interest in the associa-
ton has not been as keen as formerly
according TO the statement of parties
who have been connected with the in.
stitution for many years, but with the
incoming of younger men it is expect
ed that the ensuing year will be one
of the most fourishing in the history
of the association.
The new members have already
commenced stock selling campaign
and report that much interest is being
manifested on the part of old citizen:
as well as the new residents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
CIRCULATION GROWS

IL might be of interest to advertis-
ers and to those who are contemplate
ing advertising to know that during
the past three weeks the circulation
campaign conducted by Mr.. p Adgate
for the Record shows an increase in
the present list of subscribers Of 1856.
Mr.. Adgate is devoting his entire time
to this work and will continue the
campaign the greater part of the
summer. The Record has a subscrip-
ton list three times greater than any
weekly in the upper part of the coun-
ty. The Record goes into almost every
home in this section and is widely
circulated throughout the other town
ships of the county. Record advertis-
ing reaches the people.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

Building Sites and Repair Fund
OreOlt baance sssssssssssssssss.t Z1b.b4
Received from Voted Tax ....... 1000 90
Disbursements
For New Heating Plant and
Repairs at Grammar
Building a. SCI 81
Credit Balance ........ 4Os1s
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
ALMA SCHOOL OF METHODS
Many Prominent Lecturers and Sun
day School Workers ON Program

Many noted speakers are announced
for the program. of the Alma School
of Sabbath School Methods, which
will hold its third annual convention
at Alma college beginning Sunday,
July, 23rd, and continuing through
Friday, July %. Among others who
have been secured for the week are
President ii. NJ. Crooks of Alma col
lege, Alfred Ray Atwood of Lansing,
DR.. X. w. Cannon of Chicago, DR.. j.
A. Adair of Stockbridge, Rev. j. T.
Venklasse of Grand Haven, Rev IL.
ID. Borley of Flint, DR.. r. b. Wilson
of West Unity, Ohio; DR.. John Steele
of Winona Lake, Indiana; Miss Sarah
Goodman of Grand Rapids and Miss
l.. M. Crissman OF Chicago. Alfred
Ray Atwood stated this week that ar
rangements were completed and that
the enrolment would out reach any
previous year. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend all meetings of the
school. The enrollments are $l.00 for
the week, 20 cents for a day and 10
cents for a single session.
The program for each day will
commence at 500 a. m, with Bible
study which will be followed by cour-
SEES on Teacher Traiing, Story Telling
etc. The evening sessions will be
given over to musical programs. pop-
ular platform addresses and stereop-
tican lectures.
During the week meals will be serv-
ed at Wright Hall. A banquet has
been arranged for Monday at $50 in
the afternoon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
LOST HIS PLAYMATE

My name is Robert Maher. | lost
my playmate, John. He is a collie
dog, about 10 years old, with four
white feet, white collar and dark
brown body. lost him at my grand
pas, Frank l.. Roberts, four miles
south of Elwell, Sunday, July 16,
1916. Will some kind lady or gentle
man, or boy or girl, help me find
him. | am so lonesome for him.
cry every night and my prayer is that
somebody will telephone SAL where
he is. | can come and get him and |
will also pay a reward.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
WILL BEAUTIFY CITY
Civic League to Expend Profits of
Chautauqua on City

That the city will be materially
benefited by the success of the chau-
tauqua was assured this week when
the Civic League announced that the
money made in the ticket sale will
be expended in identifying the city.
The city park needs considerable work
upon it as well as other sections of
the city and it is the intention of the
league to make these improvements
When you buy your chautauqua ticket
you will not only be benefiting your
self but assisting in making Alma one
of the best cities in the state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
ADDITION TO FORCE

Another man has been added to
the force of the local post Office ac-
cording to an announcement made by
Deputy Postmaster Frank Parker,
Wednesday. Mr.. Parker states that
the work at the windows and taking
care of the mails is increasing rapidly
which is the reason for the additional
helper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
PARTIAL ECLIPSE OF MOON

The partial eclipse of the moon
announced for Wednesday evening
was observed throughout this district
of the country from $3.50 to II o'clock.
The shadow began to appear shortly
after O'clock and continued until the
face of the moon was almost covered.
At midnight it began to disappear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
MAY CLEAN PINE RIVER

Fearful less the condition of Pine
River will during the summer cause
the spread of contagious diseases the
members of the Civic League will dis
cuss the proposition of taking inn
mediate steps to clean the banks and
river bed within the city limits, at the
regular monthly meeting this after
noon. Several of the members have
already stated that they are favor
able to the plan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

"He Careth For You" will be the
subject taken by Rev J. w Priest of
the Baptist church for the Sunday
morning services. Miss Louis Hahn
line will be the leader of the young
peoples meeting at $3.50 o'clock in the
evening and the topic will be EN-
thusiasm, How to Cultivate It." The
other services of the day and week
will be observed as usual.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

Rev. w. H. Mason will deliver a
sermon Sunday morning at the Pres
byterian church on the subject of
"The House Of Mourning and the
House of Mirth." In the evening a
union service of several Of the church
es of the city will be held in the audi
forum Of the church and Rev. A. R.
Atwood of Lansing will preach. Sab
both school, young peoples meeting
and the weekly prayer meeting will
be held at the regular hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
SMALL BLAZE IN HEIGHTS

The fire department was called out
Wednesday noon, but the blaze had
been smothered before the depart
ment arrived. The trouble was caus-
ed by an explosion Of gasoline
stove at the home Of II. L. Homes in
Alma Heights. No damage was done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

Rev. Thomas Brownlow announces
that "The Liberty of Christ" will be
his subject for the morning sermon at
the Methodist church. In the eve
ming ne will continue his series of
talks, the topic being "The Wife"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
CHURCH NOTES

Regular services will be held at
st. Johns church Sunday, the sub
iect for the morning service being
1.-THE Descent of God" The Wednes-
day morning prayer service will be
held in the church at $50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

Constipation causes headaches, sal
low color, dull sickly eyes, makes you
feel out of sorts all over. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will Danish con-
stipation. Try it without fail. Look
Paterson Drug Co.-Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
BRING YOUR GROCERY ORDERS

to US, get our prices, then your money
will stay in Alma. A full line Of
Staple and Fancy groceries. Come IN
and Boost for Home Trading. Ander
son & Hauck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
DON'T RELY ON PHOTOGRAPHS

of Furniture. See the real thing be-
fore you buy. Our prices and fair
treatment will keep your money in
town that will help some. G. v.
Wright.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
BARTLEY's MEAT MARKET DE-

Iivers fresh meats, groceries, fruits
you to compare such service with that
given by the mail order system before
deciding where to spend your money.
j. A. BARLEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
BUY AT HOME DEPARTMENT
OUR THEATRE is WELL VENT.

lated and our electric fans will keep
you cool while you are seeing the
best in film productions. Note our
attractions in advance. Weese Vau-
dette, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
COME IN AND BE CONVINCED.

Let us show you where One Dollar
will buy more and better merchandise
than from any mail order house. G.
]. Maier & Co., Clothing and Shoes,
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
MHEN YOU BUY FROM Us YOU

are sure of getting the best in meats
Of all kinds. We make our own saus-
age. Boost for Home Trade. Brewers
Market.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

Rev. o. E. Long of Ann Arbor will
occupy the pulpit of the Church of
Christ, next Sunday morning. Com
munion will be observed. Prayer
meeting will be held Thursday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
GET THE TRADE AT HOME

spirit for all kinds of Hardware,
Stoves, Builders tools, Household
goods. See US first, we will sell you
close prices. Boost for Home Trade
Earl c. Clapp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
NEVER BUY JEWELRY FROM A

picture book it all looks alike. Deal
with your home responsible merchants
then you take no chances. We do
your watch repairing too. A. B. Scat
tergood, Jeweler
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
Not q Robbsr or Cheat.

We know that the average consumer
does not feel that his local merchant is
robber or a cheat; but. like all hu.
mankind, the catalogues and prices OF
mail order houses appeal to him. and
he forwards his oroer and cash with.
out considering the injustice he is do
ing himself, his merchant and his
home town.
The catalogues OF the mail order
house are illumined with pictures to
catch the eye OF the unwary They
range In complexion from a brunette
banana TO blond canary bird They
offer to ser you anything from a phi
losophers stone 10 "A cypress shingle
sawed out OF n sunbeam.
1t seems unbelievable. but IL is new.
ertheless fact. showing the entire
lack of any sense Of justice. that many
people regard their local stores as
merely institutions Of accommodation
When these people have cash TO spend
II goes 10 the faraway mail order
houses, but when times are dull. when
they are sick or out Of work or during
the season when Farmers are not turn
ing their produce into cash. what do
they do? Do they write TO the cata-
logue house and ask for credit?
II they did do you think they would
get 1t? Not on your life! Those con
Germs must have cash must have IL in
advance, must have II before you can
even see the goods you buy. The con-
sumner sends his money and then sits
down and waits until the mail order
house gets good and ready TO fll his
order
But when home people want credit
or favors Of any kind they hustle Off
10 their home merchant. very oblieing-
ly order what they want and tell him
to charge it. expecting him to wait at
least from one TO six months for his
pay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WE HAVE A FULL LINE OF
graniteware and a complete stock of
dishes on hand all the time. Why send
to wholesale houses. Buy it at Welch's
Bazaar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WE HAVE SOME SPLENDID
bargains in slightly used pianos. Come
in and see us. Sawkins, at Victrola
Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

LOOK UP YOUR LAST SUNNI
ers suit and send it to us and have it
cleased and pressed, if you do you can
trust it will be done right. The
Sanitary Dry Cleaners. 117h Super
Tor street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

ALMA ROLLER MILLS. MIL
lers of High Grade Flours." We en-
deavor to mill a -four that will in
sure repeat orders, and judging from
the business we are receiving in Alma
our endeavors are well repaid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
DO YOU NEED A HOME MAR.

ket? Would you want your home
market eliminated entirely? Did you
ever need little accommodation like
credit? Is it worth anything to you
to see the goods you buy before you
pay for them? Think it Over. Cush-
ing e. Benedict. "Where you do the
best"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
OUR LARGE CAPITAL AND

resources are at your command we
do all kinds of legitimate Banking
and pay four per cent on savings
accounts. Come in and let us get ac-
quainted and all boost for Alma and
Home Trading. Alma State Savings
Bank.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

DO YOU COOK BY GAS? 1T is
cleaner and cheaper. See our large
line of Gas Stoves and Ranges, water
Heaters, Wellsbach light, Reading
lamps, etc. Gratiot County Gas Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
THE BIG FURNITURE STORE is

here to stay and we stand back of
our goods, you take no chances. See
US for any kind of furniture Gran
dell e. Scott.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
MAKE III

MAKE UP YOUR GROCERY
order but don't send it to a mail order
house bring it to US we can beat them.
please make US prove it. Miller Bros.
Grocery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

DO YOU KNOW THE SANTA
Humo Cigar is a product of Alma ?
Is made right here and sells for 6, z,
and 8 cents? 1t is clear Havana
Boost for Home Trade. Mckenzie
Bros, Mfg.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
WHY PATRONIZE OUTSIDERS

they add nothing to your progressive
city? You have the largest, finest
exclusive Music Establishment in
Gratiot county, the Alma Music Store
"a city store with city prices. Smith
G. Nancy, Props.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
SCHOOL REPORT

Annual statement of School District
No. /, Townships of Arcadia and Pine
River for 1915 and 1916:
c. G. Rhodes, Director.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

COFFEE-YES WE BUY 1T AT
Champions, wher it is always fresh
roasted.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WE ARE MAKING A SPECIAL
drive on Wall Paper and Window
Shades, get our prices first. Have
you got your Kodak, now is the time
to buy. Chas. G.. Rhodes, Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
ALWAYS DEAL WITH YOUR

responsible merchant for dry goods
we can compete under anyone any
where and we stand back of all goods
everytime. Boost for Home Trade.
ID. w. Robinson, Dry Goods.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
THE RExALL STORE ARE AL

ways reliable and carry the best in
all kinds of drugs and medicines.
See our large line of wall paper. Our
prices will please you. Look-Pater-
son Drug Co., The Rexall Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WHEN 1T COMES TO SHOES
Our line will suit you. We carry
only the best grades and our prices
are right. We are boosters for Alma
and Home Trading. A. r. Smith, Shoe
| Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
GET ALL THE MILAGE YOU

can, it will pay you to have your tires
Steam Vulcanized and repair Blow
Outs, Rim Cuts, Sand Blisters. Our
phone is Union 321. l.. r. Perkins.
Rear of Alma State Savings Bank.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

HOW ABOUT YOUR NEXT SUIT
don't forget that we handle Headlight
overalls, Stetson Hats, Fitform cloth
ing and do merchant tailoring. We
are boosters for Alma and Home
Trading. Slater & Goodies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

YES, WE DO SHEET METAL
work. Install Furnaces and do Plumb
ing and Heating. We pride ourselves
on doing our work right at right
prices. Call us up. Brown & Hub
bard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
DO YOU KNOW THAT EVERY

pair of shoes that you buy out of town
hurts you, you can do better at home
with your wear dealers-think it over.
Economy Shoe Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

FOR SALE-Good house with modern
conveninces on State stree. Reason
able terms. Inquire of p. w. Creas-
or. 41-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
BRING YOUR CAR TROUBLES

to us we can repair any make of auto
carry big line of accessories, Fire
stone tires, agents for Studebaker and
bort machines. Boost for home
trade. NJ. l.. Perrigo, Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
FORTINo BROTHERS FOR FAN

cy fruit, cigars and tobacco. See
Fortino Bros, Alma, Mich, Carload
buyers. Get Fly Slapper.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

ROOMS FOR RENTING rooms fur
nished or unfinished. Close to Re
public Motor Truck plant. Inquire
AZ this office. Attic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
DON'T BE A RAINBOW CHASER

when in need of anything for the
farm. You know our fair treatment
and large store of farming imple-
ments settles the where question at
once. j. NJ. Montigel.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

LOST-Beautiful Persian cat. Find
er return to Mrs. j. w. Deidrich,
224 Maple avenue and receive re-
ward. 4S-lt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WE DO A WHOLESALE BUSI-
ness in staple and fancy groceries and
our prices are always right, we are
boosters for Home Trade. James
Redman, Wholesale Grocer, Alma,
Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

JUST SIMPLY INSIST ON HAv-
ing your bread come from home
bakery 1t will keep money at home
and help to build up the town, try our
bread-you will like it. Smith Bakery,
Alma, Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
Goods on Unsecured Promises.

GOODS on unsecured promises.
When you have nothing to give in
exchange, to whom do you go for &C.
commodations until some uncertain
time when you can payf
Do you not always find your home
merchant ready and willing to let his
goods go on promises. not guaranteed
notes. but verbal promises. trusting to
your honesty and good luck in meeting
the obligation later?
How many farms have been paid for
by your merchants advancing both the
goods necessary 10 keep life I'm the
body and cash 10 meet that dreaded
interest on the mortgage?
Under the same conditions would
the farmer trust the merchant for
months and months with the produce
OF bis farm, or would he ask for cash
or its equivalent upon delivery Of the
goods?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

GIVE US A CHANCE FIRST. WE
can save you money on your Imple-
ments. We buy Beans, Grain, Hay,
Seeds, Wool. BUY at Home" is our
motto. Alma Elevator Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WATERWAYS IDEAL FOUN-
tain pen. A very suitable gift for
graduation. The most popular and
serviceable pen on the market. On
sale at Brunner's rug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WANTED-everybody who is in a
hurry-to eat their meals at Miners
Cafe. Quick service our hobby.
43-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

FOR SALE-Driving horse, new
buggy and new harness. Mrs. Hatch
119 Valley Street. 4S-lt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WE USE NO CHEMICALS OR
acids in our Laundry, nothing but
pure soap and water. We guarantee
our work everytime. Familywashing
a speciality Give US trial, we will
please you. Alma City Laundry.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

FOR RENT-Rooms, 416 Maple ave
nue. 4S-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

WANTED-Two girls to wait table
and a woman to do chamber work.
Call at Wright House. 4S-lt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

Balance Observation-Disclosures. 322.70
Received from Voted Tax ......... 100000
Received from Primary Tax ...... $3.50. SO
Received from Mill Tax ........... 2,s2l.29
Disbursements:
For Teachers Wage. $40. 745.Ol
Credit Balance ...... 1888
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

FOR SALE-Two good building lots
near Republic. Pete Story. GA
Bridge Ave. 4S-2t-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
A Dollar Lost.

Ii should be the slogan OF every
rural consumer never to send away
for goods that he can just as well buy
at home Every time you send dol
lar to a mail order house that dollar,
as far as you and your community are
concerned, is practically out OF circu
lation.
Your own home merchant is the one
who helps TO keep up your schools,
your churches and your town. He is
the one who deserves your trade and
not some catalogue house IN Chicago
or elsewhere
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20
DUTY YOU OWE
YOUR TOWN
Be Faithful and Honest With
Yourself.
OBLIGATIONS OF CONSUMER.

Before Sending His Money 10 Distant
Concerns Every Citizen Should Con-
slider the Duty He Owes His Home
Town-Loeal Merchants Ready and
Willing TO Compete.
tCopyrighted. 1914 by Thomas J. Sullivan.l
Duty is n power that rises with us
In the morning and goes to rest with
us at night. 1t is coeXtensive with the
action Of our intelligence. 1t is the
shadow which cleaves TO us. go where
we will.
Let us do our duty in our shop or
kitchen, In the market, the street the
office, the farm, the school. the home,
Just as faithfully as If we stood In the
front ranks OF some great battle and
knew that victory for mankind de-
pended upon our bravery, strength and
skill
When we do that the very humblest
Of us will be serving in that great
army which achieves the welfare Of
the world.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-07-20

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., one is will
ing to make herself generally use
full in family of three adults. APP
ply to Miss Sharp, 613 State street
48-tf-C