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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
IT'S A JOKE
Rnmors of High Cost of Living Here
Not Born Out by Facts.

Of late we have heard considerable
about high prices here in Alma, but
TO save our lives we haven't been able
to figure out just why such rumors
and knocks should be started against
cur fair city
Only last week the Record carried
an article about a certain man who
was intending to send to Sears, Roe
buck & Company for six pairs of
shoes for his family, and how he
stepped into local store to inquire
as to various prices on shoes. This
man ended by buying six pairs of
shoes in this store, and before going
out he said that he had saved money,
az they were as good as he could get
for the price from the mail order
house, and that his saving represented
the express on six pairs of shoes from
Chicago to Alma.
We admit, as will everyone that
prices are higher than they have been
in the past in Alma. Not only is this
true in Alma but all over the coun-
try. Your mail order catalogues if
YOU have them, will not guarantee
prices right today, the iprices are
changing so rapidly.
We do claim it to be fact that liv-
ing in Alma is just as cheap as other
pIasss around the country. Our bust
nesA men are progressive and honest
and are selling goods just as cheap
as any town in the state. There hfs
been a general advance in prices, but
il has been general throughout the
country, and effects the entire coun-
try, not only Alma, as some narrow
minded rumors from gossips would
have US think Such rumors are a
discredit to our city and slap at
our business men.
The only place where prices have
advanced in Alma is with rent. There
is no question but what rent has ad-
vanced We will not question that
The reason for this, however, is plain
More people are seeking houses than
there are houses to fill. When de
mands cannot be met, prices climb
and this is true with rent here in
Alma. Dul - llol True VI OAi'i Ahiht
only in Alma.
The man of the mail order house
mentioned above. shows that buying
in Alma from Alma merchants saves
money; it is at least the freight on
express charges for this one man. ii
il will for one. il will for others here
in Alma, whom rumor is evidently en-
deayoring to secure as patrons of the
maiAerde houses, who won't give you
credit when you want it, and who
have no other interest in you other
than to get your money.
Merchandise of all kinds is SOLD
in Alma at prices as low or lower
than any other of our surrounding
towns, this the writer can positively
prove after careful investigation OF
conditions in nearby small towns, a:
well as in larger ones.
Merchants in Alma not only meet
competition in price and quality but
give you better store service anc
more style.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19

GETS PAVING CONTRACT

Heber l.. Holmes of this city has
been awarded the contract for the
paving which is to be done on Mich
igan avenue yet this fall. The portion
of the street to be paved is that lying
between the entrance to the Republic
plant, and the corner of Michigan and
Bridge street. Holmes put in a bid
for S2.076.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
REGISTER MR.. VOTER
Must Register on Oct. 2Sth if In
tending TO Vote in November

Many seem to hold the idea that il
they have registered that they will be
able 10 vote in the November eec-
tions. There is a general re-registra-
tion this year and everyone must reg
ister again.
If able to register don't fail to do
so, or when you go to vote in Novem-
Der you will not be able to- Register
and vote on the national, state and
county tickets, and vote on prohibition
and the socalled Home Rule amend
ment.
Saturday. October 2sth is registra-
tion day here. Go to the city hall to
register. This is one thing not to be
forgotten by anyone this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
TAXES RETURNED

The sewer taxes returned this week
follow:
Bridge Street. total 1884 90, paid
S455 .0S, returned 1919 81.
Pine street-total Ss75 SO. paid
s57S. 16, returned S279 3s.
Michigan avenue total Sl,0l2 SO,
paid S239. 9.3l, returned S773 .05.
The total assessments amounted to
S2,723 %, of which there was total
returned Of 81 ,432 "a and total paid
Of 81, ,290 80.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19

The Misses Newcomber and Ham
ilton spent Sunday in Saginaw, guests
of relatives in that city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19
HEAVY RAINS
HURT RACES
Clubs Track Made Heavy by
Downpour of Rain, When
Races Were Held.
FRIDAYS RACES POSTPONED
Rain Forced Change From Fri
day to Saturday Afternoon
of Last Week.

The races held at the Alma Driv-
ing clubs race course north OF the
city last week Thursday and Sat
III day, were not quite up to eSpecta-
tons owing TO the heavy track. The
Saturday races were originally set
foi Friday but hard rains on Friday
forced the postponement. The results
Of the Thursday races follow:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19

Record Want Ads for Results
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-10-19

Fussy Frank, Donavan ...2-3-;
Little lube, Brown ..........l-l-l
Bessie b. ................. ..3-2-1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Austraiia's stony Desert.

The great stony desert Of north Aus
tralia was discovered by Captain Sturt,
IN Australian explorer, in 1864 It
4s north Of the river Darling and is
about 800 miles long and 100 broad.
consisting of sandy dunes or ridges.
Its want Of trees, except along the
creeks. gives the country a sterile ap-
pearance. These ridges were probably
formed by the joint effect OF winds
and a gradually retiring sea. Accord
Ing to Captain Sturt these waters were
gradually lost by evaporation or car
ried to some undiscovered sea. The
only vegetation. growing scantily. IL
rrickly aenc!as in full bloom. all Of
stunted growth Water is scarce ex-
cept In the creeks which are sheltered
and this Is generally braekish. Few
travellers care to traverse this inhos-
pitable desert.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
A Deadly Industry.

One Of the most deadly callings and
one Of which very little Is known is
that Of the workers in champagne Gel
lars. The work. which Is light and
without any obvious elements Of risk
to health, consists in turning over the
bottles Of champagne so that the wine
may b clear and transparent and alb
soluteiy free from sediment The men
who do this work spend eight or ten
hours . day in the dark wine cellars.
turning over bottles by the thousand.
This monotonous duty they discharge
day after day In semidarkness, In a
high temperature. unhealthy atmos.
phere and absolute solitude. These
combined conditions affect the nerves
and health Of the workers so seriously
that few Of them can continue at their
posts until middle age-London Mir
TOR.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

Through the great struggles OF the
past for freedom. the people of these
lands became familiar with the prin-
ciples, and public sentiment demand
cd their recognition and expression in
the laws OF the land.
Again demands are being made in
different lands for legislation in re-
ligious things. Organizations have
been formed, and dangerous move
ments are on foot, calling for the
enactment and enforcement of laws
which will make religious observance
compulsory, and failure to comply a
crime punishable by the State.
Although aware that there IL not
perfect agreement concerning re-
ligious beliefs and practices even
among those who profess religion. the
majority. they say, should rule In re-
ligion, rule not by the power of argu-
ment and persuasion. but by the
power Of law and compulson The
State, they hold, should protect re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

and liberties. These principles. which
would insure peace on earth and good
will among men. ought not 20 be ig-
nored nor forgotten.
The principles OF liberty are living.
enrolling principles. The people OF
all nations either enjoy the blessings
of freedom. or they feel the oppres-
sive hand of intolerance and persecu-
ton.
To keep these principles fresh in
the mind of the people is the only
sure way of securing the blessing ac-
cruing from them. and perpetuating
these blessings to the race. 1t has rot
yet ceased to be true that eternal
vigilance is the price of liberty"
Religious liberty is safe only while
a knowledge of its principles Is
familiar to the people. To this fact
alone is due the existence of laws
guaranteeing religious freedom Ii
many OF the modern governments OF
Europe, America, and elsewhere.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

Julia. do You know what love isT'
The love sick young man put the
question in an intense voice.
Yes" replied the fair maid firmly.
But do ypu really known he asked
again. Have you ever been the OBJ
1ect Of lore as undysng as the sun.
~ all ptrvading as the air, as wonder
fui and sparkling as the stars? Have
You ever loved and been loved like
that, Julia ?"
In an agony of suspense he waited
Tor her reply.
Have II she presently murmured
staring thoughtfrlly into the glowing
IRE. II yor will come ap into our
box room I can show you trunk full
Of letters and three albums full OF
photographs. and in my jewel case are
seven engagement rings" -- Philadel.
phia Inquirer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Welded N HOSPITAL
BY PASTOR on SIckBtD
New. ,. o. Babeeck. 81 Asbury Church.
Untted Miss Gould and Mr..
: Hague. /.

Their wedding already postponed on
account Of the illness of the minister.
Richard Monroe Hague. of 2oos AL
oany Avenue. and Miss Elenora Gould.
OF 1920 Delaware Avenue, were not
willing for a further delay when the
second date set for the marriage found
Their pastor, the Rev. J. o. Babcock. of
Asbury Mthodist Church. a patient In
the Retreat for the Sick. so yesterday
afternoon the sick minister from his
bed married the couple in his room at
the hospital
June L had been originally set for
the wedding day. but Mr.. Babcock was
taken Ill and his doctors gent him to
the mountains. The engaged couple
would not agree to another minister
0oned the wedding until June II. ex-
Decting Mr.. Babcock to be improved by
fhat time. Physicians, however. de-
ctded last week that he should be re-
moved to the hospital, so when the
wedding day dawned II was decided by
the principals that they would walt
no longer, and with the room arranged
~ the nurses with many flowers and
the minister supported In his bed with
pillows, the nuptials were solemnized
IN the presence of several nurses.
Friends and the superintendent of the
hospital.
Miss Viola Adams was maid of honor.
and w. p. Anderson, best man. Among
those present were Miss Virginia Flip
20. superintendent OF the hospital. the
Following nurses. Miss Winnie Maxey,
Miss Alice Ry1and and Miss Mabel
Vaughan; Raymond w, Hague, son Of
The groom Miss Beatrict Dorset, Miss
Ethel Southall and Charles II. Rose
Mrs. Hague has for number OF
PEARS made her home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Adams. in Oak Grove,
where she IL very popular. Mr.. Hague.
who was wtdower, holds a RESPONSE
Die position In the passenger service
Df the Southern Railway.
After their wedding journey to Mag
ara Falln Mr.. and Mrs Hague will be
ht home. zoos Albany Avenue. about
July l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

lisious institutions. particularly abe
Sunday sabbath, by requirins all to
observe such institutions. They desire
that the State shall become the sub
servient instrument of the church. and
do Its bidding.
In asking that religious observan6es
shall be made compulsory. they do not
see that they are working upon wrong
principles. Neither Christ nor His
apostles ever appealed to the State to
enforce their teachings. When any
religion becomes religion of civil
law, IL ceases to be religion OF love
True religious reforms are accomplish
ed mot by might, not by power, but
by My spirit saith the Lord of hosts .
Zech. AS.
The success of the present move
menf for religious legislation means
the Emitting OF church and State. the
subversion of civil government, the
decline of piety, faith, and genuine
religion. and the end Of civil and re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

lieious freedom. II II ,uc@esds, the
rights OF conscience win ne invaded.
religious persecution will be revived,
ard. II the face OF oppressro1, man
will azain have to chooss whether
they viii obey God or men.
Any movement, however mild and
Christian at first In appearance. which
seeks to advance religion by religious
legislation, will. when fully developed,
manifest the same intolerance and cp-
preston that have prevailed IN past
ages. Human councils then assumed
the prerogatives of Deity. crushing I'M
der their despotic power liber'y OF
conscience and freedom of speech and
action. imprisonment. exile, and
death followed for those who opposed
their dictates. II this principle shall
again be legislated into power. the
fires of persecution will be rekindled
against those who, like Daniel and his
companions. will not sacrifice con-
science and the truth in Difference to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

After having her blood curdied bad
" by a thrilling story Mrs. Kurious
was angry to find that 1t ended in an
advertisement for somebody's tooth
powder.
With pout she threw the paper con-
taining the deception across the room.
whats the matter. dearie?" asked
her hubby.
Mrs. Kurious told him her trouble
and wound up with the remark:
"Now. jeremiah. l know why the
Chinese people begin reading ut the
end instead OF the beginning. Their
intelligence Is greater than ours
London Mail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Fountain Syringe

$3.50 Seamless Fountain Sy-
ringe, got ............... SOC
$3.50 Seamless Fountain Sy-
ringe, Got. ................ ESQ
$1.75 laurel Chocolate Foun-
tain Syringe 800. .&1.10
$3.50 Purity. 2-qt. Red Rub
Der .SI.1S
1925 Trasle's Special, Red
Rubber. 2-qt. Seamless Foun-
tain Syringe, with all connec-
tions complete .......... sec
s2.25 2-at. Chocolate Rubber.
laurel .$l.40
s2.75 2-qt- Chocolate, The
Ideal .......... .Sl.69
$500 No. 900 yerebest Bulb Sy-
rfnEe $1.1B
800 No. 615, The Farryite
Bulb Syringe .............5 SEC
Use No. Excelsior Bulb Sy-
TiHBe Owe
S5c No. Excelsior Bulb Sy-.
Finse ..........'.. aSc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

An IVA Tssrsassafas OR TneA
Editor virsinian
sir.--one OF the most dangerous
evils threatening our times 10 the
growing demand for religious iegisia-
ton. This demand In being urged
more and more. and In some instances
governments are beginning to yield to
1t.
Many are led to believe that the
remedy for the present widespread ir-
religion lies through human leglsla-
ton. and fail to realize that the use
of force in religion is inconsistent
with the gospel of Christ. and that in
the end religious legislation means
religious persecution.
There needs to be better and more
general understanding of the great
principles underlying human rights
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18


popular errors. Hl1eofx 49, ~
peateds Il 10 hard Tor Snsu - ,46(l
that the same rights which they elnG1a
for tn imselves are In duty bossmd ~
extend to others. however Wt&4
they may differ from them.
No man himself desfres - -
coerced by others ~ to what No shan
believe and practice. and no one ougnt
therefore to assume or claim the rfGAt
to coerce another In this respect Tue
liberty which each desires for hims1l4
he should freely grant to other4 Fur.
each to demand his own rights - NOT
tha basis OF true liberty. Each must
recognize and respect the equal rights
of others, before freedom is fns1reI.
This Is the golden rule of life--''whAt-
soever ye would that men should do
unto you, do ye even SO to themt.
This Is the true panacea for bigotry.
intolerance, and persecution.
Very sincerely.
j. l. GOCDE
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

soc Gents Dressing Combs. =
inch, hard rubber, coarse or
hne teeth $50
Csc Gents Dressing Combs. =
inch. hard rubber. coarse or
fine teeth .11c
A large line Of French Ivory
LADIES' and Gents Dressing
Combs. from ....1o 10 70 SO
Soc Ladies' Dressing Combs.
7-inch. hard rubber. coarse or
dno teeth $50
75c Ladies' Dressing Combs. Z
inch, hard rubber. coarse or
fins teeth Sc
$3.50 Extra Special Value In
1o-Row Pure BriSt1e Hair
Brushes, solid back: hand
Drawn -
15c Gents Pocket Combs, hard
rubber. coarse or flne teeth. ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Andrew Jackson,

Andrew jackson, whose will IL on
record. was perhaps the poorest Of all
the presidents Of the United States
He confessed hts poverty and admit
It'd that be had been ruined financially
~ his nephew. whom he. had adopted
and treated ~ Z son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

e5c one pound jar Amalire Pc
trolenrn Jelly i3c
per cent sec
200 International Poultry Pow
DER ..-....-... '..... lSc
l0c Cremeline Camphor Ice,
tubes and cakes ........ SC
soc Purity Nipples, one dozen
in box &c
sc Orangewood Manicure Stick. lc
35c Warmers Formalin and
Iithia Tablets ..+.....25 c
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Explaining . Charge.

Client-You have an item in your
bill. advice, March s, S. That was
the day before retained you. Law.
yer-I know 1t. But don't you remem.
Der on the Sth told you you'd better
let me take the case for you? Client
Yes. Lawyer-Well. that's the advice.
Boston Transcript.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Mail Orders

Mail orders will receive the
tame careful and prompt atten-
ton as II you wcre dealing per-
sonaiIy. II you will be careful to
note the prices quoted and send
the right amount In money or
Ter, check or stamps. plus the
amount necessary to deliver
them--the rate In Virginia is &c
for first pound and &c for each
additional pound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Hair Tonics and
Shampoos

SOC and 81 Cocaine Hair Tonic,
sec, 69c
soc and 81 Westphars Auxilia-
tor ............... SIC, 00C
100 Halls Hair Reviewer. lac
75c Bankers Hirsutus .. CSC
81 Mrs. Mason's Hair Tonic. 73c
soc Partisan Sage. ...... sec
SOC and 81 Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur ............. soc, 69c
SOC and 81 Parker's Hair Bal
sam 4fc. rec
soc Packers Tar Shampoo. .39c
soc Palm Olive Shampoo 80. $40
csc Arabian Egg Shampoo Sc
81 Fairs Gray Hair Restorer. sec
so Capellaris $50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Hot Water Bottle

$3.50, Style 4. No-seam Maroon $50
$40 Sterling. White. ........ 7ec
$500 Majestic, Maroon. 80. .e1.1o
$3.50, Red Rubber .......... 911o
s1.25 Tragle's Special Red
Rubber. Seamless got. Hot
Water Bottle ..............6 SO
soc 1-pt. Face Bags. ..........3 SEQ
Csc English Breast Pump. -. .1ec
SOC The Favorite Vaseline or
OIL Atomizer. No. TO-. $50
T5c The Sterling Oil or Water
Metal Atomizer .......... $50
Csc Ear and Ulcer Syringe, red leo
25c Birmingham Nasal Douche. 1lC
CSC Favorite Atomizers, for OIL
or Water $500. .......... SO
800 Special Quality Tan Rub
Der Gloves $50
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
COMBS AND BRUSHES

800 Pure Bristle. Solid Back
Hair Brushes ............. TIC
csc Very Good Quality Nail
Brushes l0c
.5c-A lot Of excellent values
In Nail Rrushee; your
choice ITO |
soc Good Bristle. Solid Back
Hair Brushes $50
800 Bath Brushes. detachable
handles: very good. ....... TIC
25c Extra Good Value Tooth
Brushes, special ....... 14c
$3.50 and $1.75 Pure Bristle
Solid Back Hair Brushes, SIX
and eight rows. 49,. ~. 10
soc Bath Brushes. good quality 30c
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
RUBBER GOODS

$3.50 Ideal Spray Syringe. -. $50
$2.o0 Enamel Hygienio Toun-
tain Syringe or Irrigator. .41.1D
500 Daisy Household Rubber
Gloves 800
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

For Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only we
will give absolutely free-with every purchase of
dollar book of twenty -four soda tickets book Of
twenty -four tickets free Two books forty eight
soda tickets for one dollar
We invite your inspection Of up to- date white,
sanitary soda fountain also OPAL ivory, sanitary
tables with white chairs bearing seating capacity for
fifty people Meet your friends at TRAGLES FOUN-
TAIN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

COFFEE
Gray's Special Blend Coffee,
put up in alright contain
ers-pulvertxed or granu-
lated, ana " most delight
full flavor, in one, two and
onc-half pound cans; per
H., 27c; per 2 Ia lbs. $40
TEA.
Gray's Celebrated English
Breakfast Tea, In half
pound boxes, mived and
very excellent;; per half
pound can 1Sc
COCOA.
35c half-pound can Phillips
Digestible Cocoa ,.... zoe
sc half-pound can Baker
AOtOa $UG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
Candies

Norris Celebrated Candies, 10. 800
Janson's Chocolates, 6Oc, SOC, 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18
EXTRA SPECIALS

40c bar Green CASTLE Soap =. 28c
loc Linton GAUGE Bandages, !
and 2-inch SC
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-18

SC Soap--Niolet, Rose. Oatmeal
and Witch Hazel. 3 for .,... Toe
soc Filipino Friction Sponges .31c
soc one dozen Baby Nipples .25c
I0c Dental Conserve g 1-2c
10c Patterson's T. A. Wax -. sc
800 Foley's Kidney Pills -. .67c
f5c Haywood's sulphur and
Cream Tartar I>ozengee ,....7 &c
15c one pound Paro Wax lie
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-01
Topeka PLANTS WIN
Take Both First and Second Prizes
at Manhattan Contest.

Topeka creameries Won first and
second places in the butter contest
held by the Kansas State Dairy asso-
citation at Manhattan this week
The Topeka Pure Milk company,
400 Jackson street, received first
place on a 20-pound key of standard
gilt edge butter. Second premium
was awarded the Beatrice Creamery
company, Second and Polk streets, in
the butter contest. First prize, $40,
is awarded in a contest in which
nea rly all of the creameries in the
state of Kansas participate. 1t is the
first time that the Topeka Pure Milk
company has been able to land at the
top, The concern receiving second
places in past years.
The Kansas State Dairy association
has oeca organized during the past
four years. The Kansas State Agri-
cultural college has been holding con-
tests for tie past eight years, most
of which were entered by the Topeka
company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-01
LEATHERLESS SHOES
Art Factory Now Makes kicks of
Wood and Cloth.

Berlin. Jan. IA furniture factory
in Hallerau, which before war devot-
ed itself to the manufacture of art
furniture but finds its market dead
during the war. has started the manu-
facture of shoes without leather
These are not the wooden shoes of
the Dutch and South German peasant,
but a substitute for the usual leather
shoe. The uppers are made of gray
or black waterproof linen sail-cloth.
which at a little distance is not easily
distinguishable from leather, and the
soles are built up of layers of wood
veneer glued together with waterproof
glue, the process Cling a flexible
waterproof sole which follows the
shape OF the arch OF the foot.
The shoes have been given several
months trial and are soon to be placed
on the market. They are said to wear
well, the undersurface of the wooden
sole soon develops a felt like surface
which gives little noise, and best of
all, the shoes are said to cost little
more than the present price for half
soling leather shoes