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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-23

Very thoroughly grounded in 1.-The three
RS" before she left Norway at the age
of nine, and her adjustment to a high
grade in a New York public school but
a matter of translation, which at that
age comes easily. she went rapidly on
to high school. but after one year de-
termined to qualify for business, and
learned stenography and typewriting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-23

IA ISIS AGATHE OLSEN Born Norwegian, Tells of Her Work.
'1 Womans Chance in Government Sevice-Colege Educa
ton Splendid Equipment for Any Woman Whether Entering
Commercial Official Life, Marriage and Domesticiy-Miss
Olsen Tells of Trip to Her Native LandThe Women Of Her
Country
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when he affixes his signature. That
requiring his personal dictation she
takes down in rapid shorthand. Her
power is administrative, and a good
part of the work of the Secretarys Of
fee is under her direction.
Miss Olsen is shining example of
what a woman can make of herself
with only a grade school education.
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"A college education is a fine equip
ment for any woman, whether enter
ing commercial or official life. or mar
riaee and domesticity." she said. but
the early training of good CONNER
cial firm 1 have found to be an admit
rable and very satisfactory working
substitute for a college training for
business"
of the world, American manufacturers
are rapidly coming to the front and
supplying the need"
The creation of the European chemi-
cal and drug industry was not due to
any particular aptitude for these indus
tries, but to government aid and sub.
sides.
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come to the Navy Department by wire
less telephone: for it was never sent
But II it had. how well is the aeronau-
= teal force of the United States Navy
prepared to locate the expedition at
sea?
1t may be safely asserted that no ma
, ton has a wholly satisfactory aero
plane for the navy. and no machines
have yet been made or devised which
will meet all the difficult requirements
Of the sea-going aeroplane. although
designers are working earnestly to-
ward the ideal machine. or the best
compromise between the desired quail
ties.
Such an airship, like an albatross.
. must be able to sustain long flight
ut fair speed: rise in any kind of wind
from the deck of a ship. and. the flight
over. return to it's nesting place on
board: float on the toughest waves of
the ocean and unassisted take flight
again; carry guns and bombs for Of
Tense and steel armor for its own de-
Tense.
In addition, there must be devised for
these craft instruments. at once simple.
delicate. strong and reliable. to navi-
gate them over an ocean without land
marks, with unknown tidal movements.
modified by surface wind frequently
different from that at the altitude Of
the flyer; or which may have changed
its direction or velocity after he had
left the surface
With all these difficulties to overcome,
the problem of seaplanes for the navy
is far from being fully solved: and, un-
fortunately, their use in Europe has
been too limited to help along the solu-
tion. except very generally.
Study of theory by the United states
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ut takes q keen business intellect
III and a clear, cool head to keep
up with the energy of William
x c. Redneld. but this Is being done
by the woman who holds the responsible
position of confidential clerk to the
Secretary of Commerce.
Miss Agathe Olsen was connected
with Mr. Redneld's ONCE when he was
a New York business man. and she
came to Washington to serve as his
private secretary when he was sent
20 Congress from Brooklyn. She con-
tinued to hold her responsible post
when he became the head of one of
the largest and most active depart
ments n the federal service.
Miss Olsen took time from her work
q few days ago to talk of some phases
of womens work as seen from her
experienced viewpoint. When asked
what branch of the adversely directed
service most interested her. she said:
1T 10 impossible to discriminate. 1t
10 all intensely interesting. Every one
ofJthe eight bureaus controlled by this
department has it's own individuality.
and each one has its separate interest.
and one cannot possibly be set up for
comparison with another. The one
in which i am working at the time
is almost always of paramount interest.
What one most feels In this depart
ment is tho help which can be given
to mankind directly and indirectly by
advancing our countrys commerce at
home and abroad: and. of course. At
this especial time the work is of the
most vital character because the peo-
PIE Of the United States must rely. as
never before. upon their own resources
to supply their own materials Of com
merce.
The department 10 putting forth
every effort to meet the needs of the
moment and to take advantage OF con-
ditions abroad to develop domestic
trade and extend business relations in
every possible direction. One comes in
t6uch with 20 much that 10 directly
of benest to humanity that one feels
that or Is part of big work. TINS
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TESTING ANODEL OF
BODY OF lANAEPOPLAllr.
IN MODEL BASIN 70 De-
TEKMME .ITsWAWE STREAM

Army experts. practice In the avlation D,
events passing at an aeronauts speed
on the fighting lines have determined
for the army the types of machines
needed for scouting, for attack or de-
fenss and for swift pursuit or special
service.
But the navy has had little oppor-
tunity in European naval fghting Tor
object lessons, for, except on land
service. the naval aeroplane has SO far
been but little used There, however.
can be no question of the demand for
them both for scouting purposes and
for offensive operations
II the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau had
been equipped with good scouting
aeroplanes which they had been aole
to launch from their decks Admiral
Graf Won Spec might have avoided the
engagement at the Falkland Islands;
but as result of improper scouting
from advanced ships he was led into
the engagement where he lost his en-
tire fleet and his own life.
Our naval experts saw the needs and
have worked necessarily during the
past year. since funds became avafla-
BILE. to perfect a reasonably safe sea-
plane which may be carried with the
fleet They have recently completed a
launching device which Will safely
project a machine from vessels deck.
no matter how rough the water may
be-
It consists Of a launching car resting
upon tracks from the after turret. or
upon it. to the stern of the ship. BY
a device, which cannot be made pub
lie, this car is driven down the run
way with accelerated velocity until 1t
attains the express-train speed of fifty
miles an hour. The aerop1anc. its pro-
peller whirring at full speed. rests in
a cradle built upon the car. where it
is held firmly in position by locking
device which falls open when the car
is checked at the end Of its run.
The aeroplane when freed leaps at
flying speed into the air. and the pilot.
handling tie controls guides 1t at his
will. 1t seems very simple when told,
but 1t has taken a long time and in
finite pains to perfect; 1t would have
been ready sooner except that the
had to be sent to the eastern Mediter-
ranean to look after American inter-
ests, taking with her the officers of the
aviation service.
gerous that experimentation was neces-
sary at every stage, and several off,
GERS wildly recall the time when.
gathered on the bow of the Choctaw.
they saw a dummy ballasted with
sandbags to represent the aeroplane
and weighted box for the aviator
Jump it's length into the water.
Then came day when Lieut.. Ellison,
in hydro-aeroplane. took the air with
a leap, the launching car falling into
the sea as he left the float That test
was succe ssful: but it was only after
careful study and improvement that, in
April last, the launching device was
placed on barge and Lieut.. Bellinger
allowed to shoot away over the smooth
water of Pensacola bay
But. November S, under the eye of
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Requirements of a
Satisfactory Seagoing
..Aeroplane Are High.
Though Much Progress
Has Been Made, the
Problem Is a Long Way
From Being Solved.
Launching Devices.
Testing of Planes and
Floats-The Question
of Motors-Aviators to
Handle the Machines
sAre Proportionately
Few and Far Between.
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HE Swiss fleet. rs war ves-
sells and 200 transports,
went to sea last night" is
the message which did not
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takes q keen business intellect
and a clear, cool head to keep
up with the energy of William
r. p>ddeId hYt fhIs Ia heinD done
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
they DECEIVE
WITH PICTURES
FavOrlte Method Of the Cate
IOgu0 Houses.
THE FARMER AND The COW

Would He Buy One From Pictursf
Mail Order Houses Use Exaggerated
Drawings and Paintings Instead Of
Photographic Reproductions - Stune
and Nothing Is Said About II.
(copyrighted. 1914. by Thomas J. Sunivan-l
A book with pictures and book
without pictures differ nearly as much
as a room with windows and a room
without windows, for pictures are loop
holes OF escape TO the soul, leading II
TO other scenes and spheres where the
fancy for the moment may revel, re-
freshed and delighted. They are win
dows of imprisoned thought.
A picture is invariably an exaggera-
ton of the object reproduced. and, gen.
orally speaking. 10 please IL must de-
celve
Of Deceptive Value.
The deceptive value of drawings or
paintings over photography is recog-
nized by no one more fully than by the
great catalogue houses hence their
adoption OF the most expensive method
OF displaying their goods 10 the public,
well knowing that photographs tell the
truth, so far as "A correct pictorial re-
production is concerned, and would not
be conducive TO good business methods
when the goods offered are faulty.
How many farmers would think OF
buying a COW from a picture in a
newspaper or catalogue, with just a
name and description under It? OF
course the description would say that
the cow was a fine black and white
COW. weight 500 pounds and SO many
hands high, free from blemishes and
offered at the reduced price OF $39.97
because OF spot cash deal with q
stock farm which failed.
There is as much sense In a pur
chase OF that nature as there is for q
farmer to buy a buggy. "our own
brand" at $24.70 when he can get the
real article from his home dealer fol
SIS and have the privilege Of Inspect
tng it before buying. And no freight
10 pay.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
HUGHES NOMINEE
To HEAD TICKET
Third Ballot Decided Who
Should be Republican
Candidate.
FAIRBANKS IS RUNNING MATE
Platform for Americanism and
Preparedness Adopted
With Enthusiasm
FAIRBANKS IS RUNNING MATE

The days of adversely for the re-
publican party seem TO be drawing to
a close, with the nomination of Mr.
Hughes for the presidency; through
the withdrawing, after being noimnat-
ed by the Progressives, Col. Theodore
Roosevelt has given his moral sup
port to Hughes which will swing the
Progressives back TO the Republican
party, without question.
Ten years ago, Hughes was little
known in the United States, outside
of the great Metropolis, New York.
He headed a couple big Investigations,
that were so thorough that Hughes
became a marked man, man with
out stain, a man who could not be led
by politics, a man thoroughly honest,
a man truly an American Since
that time he has won success after
success. AS a governor of that great
state of New York he made a brilliant
record, and became one of the fore
most men of the Republican party.
His excellent record both in politics
and in law, brought him the judicial
robes of the highest courts in the
world. the United States Supreme
Court, and there also he made a fine
was an American, first, last and all
the time, and a man true TO his office.
Facing probable defeat for the
nomination unless he came forth
with his views, Associate Justice
Hughes held silence, TO keep politics
out of the courts. 1t again marked
him as a man of high character and
true Americanism. He won the nom
ination, and resigned his office, before
even accepting this honor at the hands
of his party.
Having resigned he accepted the
nomination with an address to the
convention in which he brought forth
his views. AmericaniSn, with prepar-
edness for war, that the United States
may have peace. His views are the
views Of Roosevelt, who out TO defeat
the Democratic administration, which
has proven weak with its long series
of notes and many finger shakes, and
Roosevelt recognizing the man has
withdrawn from the race.
With Roosevelt out, the Progress
ives without question will come back
They can come back with honor, and
will be welcomed. The politics OF
the two parties are the same. The
ends are the same. They are fol
Roosevelt and Roosevelt has thrown
his moral support to Hughes. Hence
they must be for Hughes.
Champ Clark has it right viii
be "hoss race" and no minority
candidates will find his way to the
presidential chair.
Americanism Preparedness that
the United States may have peace
with honor. Fellow American, where
do you stand on these great ques.
tons?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
RESOLUTION

Whereas Almighty God in his un-
bounded wisdom has seen fit to remove
from our midst by the hand of death
Hudla Bogardus, and
Whereas this lodge has thus lost a
worthy member, therefor be it re-
solved that Superior Rebekah Lodge
No. 1O1 |. 90. f. hereby extend to
the bereaved family and friends its
sincere sympathy in this hour of their
deep affection and sorrow coupled
with earnest assurance that the
hearts of the members of this lodge
are filled with sorrow regarding the
loss of an always faithful member
be it further:
Resolved that these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the lodge
and that a copy be sent to the family
of the deceased sister and also pub
lished in the Alma Journal and the
Alma Record.
Mrs. Alma Saad
Mrs. Barbara Carter
Mrs. Emma Struble.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
ERN EST SEIG is MARRIED

On Wednesday evening of this week
Ernest Seig of this city was married
to Miss Ella Fitzpatrick, at the home
of her parents in Detroit. After the
wedding the couple left for New York
wher they will visit for a couple of
weeks, after which they will be at
home to their friends in this city.
The bride is popular young lady
of the Michigan metropolis The
groom is a highly respected Alma
young man, and for the past couple
years has held an important position
in the offices of the Republic Motor
Truck company of this city.
One evening last week the members
of the office force at the Republic
plant gave Mr.. Seig, the time of his
life owing TO his approaching mar
riage. When it came time to stop the
days work, a truck made its appear
ance, coming from the business sec
ton of the city. 1t was piled high
with articles useful in the household
Everything from scrub boards, tubs,
etc. To say that Seig was surprised
over the affair, would be TO put II
mildly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
ELY STREET NEWS

Robert Wood of Middleton was "a
caller Monday on friends on Ely
street.
Grin Bailey has returned home
from Gladwin county, he reports
crops especially corn looking fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Bailey spent
Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. ID
Barnhil south of Alma.
Mrs. II. A. Travis is spending the
week with Mrs. c. Quick on River
Street.
Mrs. +. Walker spent Tuesday
with her daughter-in-law Mrs. c.
Mardell at st. Louis.
Mrs. +. Walker and Mrs. c. War
dell spent Tuesday in st. Louis.
Misses Beulah and Elsie Wardell
of st. Louis are visiting their aunt
Mrs. K. Walker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

men and boys over l6
years of age, to work in canning
factory. Good wages and plenty of
overtime. Canning season will be-
gin between June 18th and 30th.
Speak for a place early. Write,
phone or apply in person to w. X.
Roach & Co, Edmore, Mich.
43-3t-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
RESOLUTIONS

Unanimously adopted by the Board
of Directors of the First State Bank,
of Alma, Michigan, Saturday, June
10, 1916 on the death of our president,
Gerrit S. Ward.
Whereas, Divine Providence has
suddenly removed from us by death
June 9th, 1916, the esteemed president
of this bank, Mr.. Gerrit S. Ward. For
more than a generation and during
the growth of Alma from a hamlet
to a city, his name has been written
on every page of its banking history,
Resolved, that his fellow directors
hereby express their deep sense of
loss, and extend their sincere sym
pathy to his sorrowing family.
Resolved, that his urbanity, ability,
and business integrity were strength
to this bank; and these together with
his wide knowledge of men and values
combined with sound judgement won
for him the respect and cordial esteem
of his business associates.
Resolved, that this record be pub
lished in our city press and a copy
signed by the members of this board
be sent to the family of our late
friend.
L. A. Sharp
p. NJ. Smith
Chas. G. Rhodes
Carl Washburn
Francis King
Directors
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
ALMA MANS SON AN INVENTOR

Allen Jackson of Saginaw, son
of Rev. Jackson of this city, is the
inventor of the "Auto-Kamp" trailer,
which was exhibited in this city on
Wednesday of this week. The trail
er is small, compact affair in travel
ing, but with seven minutes work is
set up into a camp, with tent, con-
tanning two beds, a stove, electric
ligts, etc. It appears to be handy
affair, and if as handy as it seems,
it should have big sale.
Frank Parker and Floyd Maxwell
Of this city have purchased one OF
these trailers, and also taken the
agency for Gratiot county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Nine
room house, good barn, well and
cistern. Will take secondhand auto
if in good condition for first pay
ment $4,000 per year with interest
for balance of payment. Inquire at
this Office. 43-3t-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

L. A. Sharp
p. NJ. Smith
Chas. G. Rhodes
Carl WashbuIn
Francis King
Directors
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
BUYS ITHACA HOTEL

Through a deal the forepart of the
week Robert Ford became the own
er of the Seaver House in Ithaca, the
leading hotel of the County Seat
town. Mrs. Stone was the former
owner of the hotel, and through the
deal she takes possession of the old
Pringle property here, which was
owned by Mr.. and Mrs. Ford They
took possession Of the hotel this morn
ing. The deal amounting to 1900
was put through by Sharrar q Wheel
err.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
NOTICE

To the owner or owners of any and
all interest in the land herein describ-
ed, and TO the mortgagee or mort
gagees named i'm all undischarged
recorded mortgages against said land
or any assignee thereof of record:
Take Notice that sale has been law
fully made of the following describ-
ed land for unpaid taxes thereon, and
that the undersigned has title there
TO under tax deed issued therefor, and
that you are entitled to a reconveyance
thereof at any time within six months
after return of service of this notice,
upon payment to the undersigned or
to Register in chancery of the
county in which the lands lie, of all
sums paid upon such purchase, to-
gether with one hundred per cent. adj
ditional thereto, and the fees of the
Sheriff for the service or cost of pub
LEGATION of this notice, to be computed
as upon personal service Of declara-
I ton as commencement of suit, and the
further sum of five dollars for each
description, without other additional
cost or charges. If payment as afore-
said is not made, the undersigned will
institute proceedings for possession of
the land.
Description of Land
State of Michigan, County of Gratiot.
West part of East Twenty acres of
south east quarter of north west quar-
ter of section six, containing five
acres, Town ten north of range two
west of Gratiot county, Michigan.
5000 for yr. 1906.
$3.50 for yr. 1907.
S10.56 for yr. 1908.
Amount necessary TO redeem, SCI. ga
plus the fees of the Sheriff.
o. G. Tuttle,
Place Of Business: Ithaca, Michigan
! Dated, August 14th, A. ID. 1915.
To Peter Andrew Lassen, guaran-
tee under the last recorded deed, in
the regular chain Of title, to said
/ land.
Francis NJ. Bronson and Mary f
Bronson, his wife.
The person in actual possession OF
said land.
| STATE OF MICHIGAN, County OF
Gratiot, SIS.
do hereby certify and return, thai
after making careful inquiry anC
search / am unable to ascertain tn,
whereabouts or postoffice address OF
Peter Andrew Lassen, the grantee un
der the last recorded deed in the reg
ular chain of title to said land or t
ascertain the whereabouts or post
office address of his heirs, executor
administrator, or trustee, or guardian
of said Peter Andrew Lassen.
! further certify and return tha
said notice was delivered to me fol
service on the 14th day of Angus
1915.
Dated June 2, 1916.
n. NJ. BRADFORD,
43-5t. Sheriff of said County
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
SEWER CONTRACT AWARDED

At meeting of the common coun-
Gil of the city Of Alma on Tuesday
evening, the contract for the three
sewers to be constructed east of the
river, were awarded to Thomas Samp-
son of Mt Pleasant. Mr.. Simpsons
bid was $4,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
NOTICE

All persons having rubbish to draw,
must have same hauled away at their
own expense.
All persons having noxious weeds
must be dug up by the roots and If
not, the city will charge Sl.00 per
lot and collect same in taxes.
o. +. PARKER,
41-4-c. Street Commissioner
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

Miss Grace Perry, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Dell Perry, living on Col
lege avenue, was married on Wednes-
day of this week TO Mr.. Floy Know
land also of this city. They will
make their home in Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
OUR THEATRE rs 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, 1916-06-15
WHEN 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, 1916-06-15
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 iE
and Boost for Home Trading. Ander
son & Hauck.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
b. Y. 2. u. Meeting

The monthly business meeting Of
the b. Y. p. u. was held at the home
of Helen Huff Wednesday, June 10,
1916. A fine evening was spent after
the business was transacted and re-
feshments were served.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
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, 1916-06-15
A Business Injustice.

But did the farmer who made the
above remarks take everything into
consideration Did he remember that
while the local business men are main
tanning markets for the farmers. assist
ing in making roads to these markets
and doing all they can to help the farm
er, the lnail order houses that have not
a cent invested in his vicinity do not
buy dollars worth OF the farmers
crops nor contribute a cent 10 the wei
fare of the community? Yet they are
getting goodly portion OF the local
trade. and business men naturally feel
that 1t is an injustice. 1t is. and the
only way to overcome it is by ADvER
Using.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15
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.
J. Maier & Co., Clothing and Shoes,
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-15

WE USE NO CHEMICALS OR
acids in our Laundry, nothing but
pure soap and water. We guarantee
our work everytime. Family-washing
speciality. Give us trial, we will
please you. Alma City Laundry.