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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-06
BOOSTERS PLAN TRIP

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
ROANOKE K. VA, August 5.-Afore
than 100 Roanoke men, representing
the Magic City's principal Industries
and busineHs interests. will leave early
on Tuesday morning for whirlwind
advertising trip over Southwest Vir-
ginia. This Is the second annual trip
OF the boosters
Clad In uniform, led by a brass band,
and loaded down with souvenirs and
literature. the boosters will Invade the
principal towns OF this section of the
state and for three days will tell the
people what Roanoke has, what the
city needs and what il has TO offer
The boosters will travel in n special
Pullman train, which will be hauled
over Ave railroads during the trip
Wednesday evening will be spent at
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
stops of from ten to forty minutes
will be made in the various towns. and
there will be a parade at every place
where the railroad schedule will allow
time. Trade bodies in many towns
have made arrangements to entertain
the boosters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-06
'H0ME-TO-NORWAY"
MOVEMENT STARTED
country Needs Many More People Of
Both Sexes to Work
Farms.
PRESS TAKING UP SUBJECT
Efforts Being Made to Change Cur
rent OF Migration and Bring Back
From America Some Of Those Who
Have Come Here.

kRlSTIANIA. NORWAY. July l0.-A
Home to Norway" movement Ia sweep
ing over Norway ut the present mo-
'nent. The great emigration OF Nor
wegians 10 the United States, which.
during the past fifty years. has drained
the country of young laborcrs and girls
from the farms. never has made itself
felt SO much as In the last two years.
while Norway has been endesvoring TO
become more and more self-supporting.
and more independent Of foreign i'm :
ports. Although since the outbreak OF
The war industries have grown in all
parts of the country, this Ia not enough.
Farming must be raised TO higher
standard and more acreage devoted to
Inc raising Of grain crops
The Norwegian government is trying
70 assist the progress of farming by
the granting Of cheap loans to farmers
and providing them with inexpensive
lands for cultivation. Although the
number of farmers has Increased re-
gently. difficulties have arisen owing
10 the lack OF farm hands. many OF
whom still prefer to seek new homes
In America. although wages for farm
hands OF both sexes are almost as hig h
here az they are in the United states.
and better than anywhere els D" Eu-
rope.
PRESS Is DEvoTING
ATTENTION no 81 INFECT
The press all over the country il
derotinE much attention TO this sub
pect. and strong efforts are being made
20 change the current of migration and
bring back from America to Norway
at least some OF the farm laborers and
women engaged in agricultural pursuits
who have in recent times left this coun =
sry.
The Idea OF beginning campo ig n
in America with the object Of making
young Norwegians there acquainted
with the good prospects IN their Own
country is spreading rapidly. one So
ciety with the title OF New Land has
been in existence some time with this
purpose In view. and also for provid-
inE land 10 be farmcd by peasants
youths desiring to start for them
eelves. Another scheme has been
started by a big industrial man who
needs thousands OF men for his water
power enterprises with the view OF
Inducing the various industries TO ap-
poin, agents in America to hire Nor
wegians there for employment in Nor
way, and 10 assist them to return 20
their native land.
The most recent government census
shows tina: Of the population OF $500 :
600. some 10000 are returned Nor
wegia n Americans. 100 Of whom were
born in ;he United States. The ma
iority Of these people have taken up
farming on their own account. using
as their capital money they had saved
wAile working for others in America.
y now emigration law is under con
sdcrntion which will provide for closer
control OF emigration agents and
steamship lines and making II easier
for emiGrants TO return TO Norway by
giving them dispensation from military
service II they have been away from
Norway for certain number OF years
and at the same time facilitating the
restoration OF their Norwegian citizen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-06

performance given by the Breens in
"Chin-Chin."
| Shrode and Mul"ev. comedian and
dashing variety woman. will he seen
IN u comical absurdity labeled THE
Theatrical Agency" which is described
as long laugh An interesting Ora
matte number viii be Bessie Bemple
anG her company OF four farce PLAYERS
in III" pla let. What Think Yol?'
AuementinG each Of the new shows
VIII come the usual displays OF motion
pictures. including the latest relea ses
of the Selie Tribune service
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-06

S. B. Stevens, a millionaire sportsman of
Rome, New York, driving Marmon 3d.,
arrived at Third and Market Streets, San
Francisco, at five o'clock, Saturday after
noon. July 10Th, just days, 1915 hours
after the car had left Columbus Circle, New
York City, 3476 miles away.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-06

liability of motor transportation across the
continent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09

WHEELER.

Jack Dietzel was i'm Alma Monday
+. S. Owen was in Saginaw, Tues.
day on business.
Mr.. Clarence Richardson was in
Saginaw Tuesday.
Guy Rowell was in Alma on bust
ness Thursday.
Mrs. f. L. Street and Mrs. O. l..
Maxson were in st. Louis Tuesday
Mr. Dangerfield of Saginaw was in
town on business Friday.
DR.. E. l.. Street was in Alma on
business Thursday.
Rev. Hayhew Of Marion who has
been conducting revival services here
in the Methodist church returned
home Saturday.
Rollo Allen was in Breckenridge
Saturday evening.
Last Friday evening seven of the
young ladies of the community gath
cred at the home Of Miss Ethel Street
and surprised her on her seventeenth
birthday. Lunch was served after
which all attended the revival meet
ing at the church.
fl0yd Mcintosh spent Sunday IN Mt.
Pleasant.
Roy Collision was in ST. Louis Sat
urday evening.
Write or call c. A. Sawkins Piano
Co. for particulars about the special
bargain in used piano, to be sold for
balance on contract-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. T. Weeks were in
Saginaw Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell Bradford of
Ithaca spent the week end with Mrs.
Poland.
Mrs. Mayhem of Marion visited in
town from Wednesday to Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lanshaw spent
Sunday with his parents Of Forest
Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Rowell have
moved into what was formerly the
Powell residence.
Bert Wilson was called to Ann
Arbor Sunday on account of the ser
ious change in condition of his wife
who recently had ma operation there.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cooper's baby
has been quite seriously i'll.
Miss Bertha Rich was in Brecken-
ridge Saturday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
WATCH CHILD'S COUGH

Colds, running of nose, continued
irration Of the mucous membrane, if
neglected, may mean Catarrh later.
Don't take the chances-do something
for your child Children will not take
every medicine, but they will take DR..
Kings New Discovery, and without
bribing .or teasing. It's a sweet, pleas
ant Tar Syrup, and SO effective. Just
laxative enough to eliminte the waste
poisons. Almost the first dose helps.
Always prepared, no mixing or fuss
ing. Just ask your druggist for DR..
Kings New Discovery. 1t will safe
guard your child against serious all
ments resulting from colds.-Adv. No.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Grover and fam
lily spent Sunday in st. Louis with
Mr.. and Mrs. Kyser.
Mrs. Arlie Conley visited the last
of the week with Delbert Conley.
Mr.. Tom Smith of Alma called on
his brothers, Mart and John Smith
last Sunday.
Miss Elsie Gallagher visited the
last of the week with Miss Marie
Haxle in the vicinity OF Alma.
Barnet Leonard who has been quite
sick with the grip, is little better
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
COMMERCIAL STATE BANK
or Shepherd.

Our special business writ-up of the
various trading points of this district
would be incomplete if We failed to
make a special mention of the Com
aercial State Bank of Shepherd, in
eorporated in 1895. This live finan-
sal institution has capital of $780,
10000 and surplus and profits of
s12,000.00, and it has met with unin-
terrupted success from its first bust
ness inception.
The officers are namely: |. n. Shep-
herd, president; II. ID. Pent, vice
president; o. II. Adams, second vice
president; w. f. Adams, cashier and
Claude McFarren, assistant cashier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
GEO. +. CONLEY
Dry Goods and Clothing.

This gentleman carries a fine line
of drugs and fancy goods, mems and
boys fashionably ready to wear cloth
ing, gents fine furnishings, mems
work clothing, and mems, ladies',
misses, and childrens fine and heavy
footwear and rubber goods. Mr.
Conley will soon depart for New York
city where he will be in direct touch
with the eastern markets, and the
large invoices of spring goods car
ried this season will surpass that Of
any other ever carried heretofore in
Shepherd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09

at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Gallagher and
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Smith, spent Sat
urday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Michaels and family.
Carl o. Boyle has been quite sick
with the humps. but is now improv-
ne slowly.
ing slowly.
George Cline has moved TO his new
home, near Shepherd last week.
Fred Byers made a business trip to
Shepherd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
j. III. STRUBLE
Up-to-Date General Store.

In all the wide range of mercantile
pursuits carried on in Shepherd and
vicinity we desire to call the public's
attention to the widely and favorably
known general store of Shepherd, as
ably presided over by Mr.. J. X. Stru-
BILE who enjoys a large share of the
trade. The stock comprises, dry
goods, carpets, rugs, ready to wear
clothing, shoes and he has the agency
for Strauss Brothers, the master
tailors. of Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
W. II. THOMAS
Liveryman.

This livery stable attends to the
wants of the trading public, by whom
he is we'll patronized.
A well equipped 10 cent feed barn
is also run in connection for the ac-
commodation of the farmers, and all
speak in the highest terms of praise
of their treatment. Mr.. Thomas has
the sales agency for the famous
Studebaker auto car, which is the
ideal machine for every man.
This wonderful car is celebrated all
over the universe for style, fine finish,
durability and endurance of engine.
For demonstration call at the barn
and be convinced.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
+. NJ. TAYLOR
General Store.

Here is found an elegant line of
dry goods, hosiery and notions, en-
broidery, ribbons, corsets, dress fab
RIGS in all the latest shades weaves
and patterns, bingham, percales,
prints, woolens, flannels, linens, ladies
and childrens dresses and wearables
in general. Also mems clothing, over
alls, jackets. gloves, mittens, under
wear of all weights and sizes. Gents
furnishings, shoes and rubber goods.
This gentleman also represents the
famous American Tailoring company,
of Chicago. Here is also carried a
fine line of both staple and fancy
groceries with the famous Nero cof-
fee and Royal Garden teas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
W. VI. STILGENBAUER
Furniture.

This gentleman carries a fine line
of furniture, davenports, iron and
brass bedsteads, bedding mattresses,
pictures and frames, rugs, linoleums.
Also a full line of undertaking fur
nishings and he has a fine funeral
equipment. This gentleman is a prac-
teal undertaken and licensed embalm-
er and he is prepared to attend to all
calls both night and day and take
full charge of funerals and burials
The utmost confidence can be reposed
in his kind and considerable attention
given to the last sad rites of the dead
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
SHEPHERD
Prosperous and Thriving Village, With
Progressive Class of Business Men.
By staff Correspondent

ably presided over by Mr.. Sid d..
Thompson. This elegantly appointed
drug and family store is filed to re-
plection with an excellent line Of
chemically pure, fresh drugs, patent
and proprietary medicines of ac-
knowledged merit and standard rep
utation and pharmaceutical prepare
ton. Also perfume, elegant toilet
and fancy articles, stationery and
school supplies, writing paraphe-
MALTA, kodaks, cameras and supplies,
post cards, CONNECTIONS, chocolate
creams, cigars, tobaccos and smok-
ers' articles, and jewelry of new and
novel design
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
X. X. ARDNER
Leading Sanitary Meat Market.

The Sanitary Meat Market of
Shepherd, so ably conducted by Mr..
Rufus r. Ardner, the leading and
progressive dealer in both cured and
fresh meats. Cleanliness" is his
motto and counter, hooks, blocks,
tools, etc, are polished and spotiess
and this gentleman supplies his large
corp of patrons with the sweetest
chops juciest roast" tenderest
steak" and most delicious outlets. "
Also hams, lard, sausages, canned
goods, fish and oysters in their sea-
SON
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
MRS. STACKS LETTER
To Mothers of Delicate Children

Palmyra, Pa" My little girl had a
chronic cough and was so thin you could
count her ribs and she had no appetite.
Nothing we gave her seemed to help her,
until one day Mrs. Neibert asked me TO
try Vinol, and now she is hungry all the
time, her cough is gone, she is stouter
and has a more healthy color. | wish
every mother who has a delicate child
would try Vinol. Mrs. ALFRED SLACK.
We guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic, TO make delicate
children healthy and strong.
Look Paterson Drug Co.. Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
THE CENTRAL STATE
Savings Bank of Shepherd.

The Central State Savings Bank
has a capital of S25,000.00, general
commercial backing and financial
BUSINESS is transacted, loans made on
approved security, A per cent. interest
paid on time deposits and collections
made with promptness. j. B. Struble,
vice-president; A. G. Struble, second
vice president; Lynn 7. Miller, cashier
and II. +. Rosselit, assistant cashier,
all of whom are widely and favorably
known.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
ED BRENNER
Blacksmith.

This gentleman does horseshoeing
on scientific principles. Especially
horses afflicted with corns, contrac-
ton, over-reaching or forging, quart
or-crooks or badly adjusted shoes.
In every branch of his trade this
gentleman certainly stands without a
peer and he guarantees perfect salts.
faction TO all. At the same time for
the grade of workmanship his prices
will be found satisfactory to all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
COOK BROS.
Popular East End Drug Store.

The up-to-date East End Drug
Store is ably conducted by the Cook
Bros, who are both experienced drug
gists They carry fine line Of chem
ically pure, fresh drugs, and med
icines, perfumes, toilet and fancy
articles stationery and school supplies,
best magazines, cigars, tobacco and
smokers articles and the famous
'eKow-Kure" the wonderful cow med
icine. A speciality is made Of filling
physician prescriptions and family re-
eetpts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
SHEPHERD MILLING co.
Shepherd, Mich.

We desire to call the public's at
tention to the large flour milling
plant of the Shepherd Milling COM
pany. Both Mr. Hilgenbauer and Mr..
II. b. Field are fully conservant with
every detail of this important in
dustry. The Superior "Snow Flake"
brands of high grade flour turned out
by their mills are conceded by the
baker and housewife to have no sup
erior on the market, and find ready
sale wherever introduced They also
turn out the best meal and feed stuffs
in general and have large stock Of
the famous Cotton Seed meal on hand.
1t will be to your advantage to place
your order at once.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
NJ. T.. WALKER
Grain Elevator.

The grain traffic has grown to ex-
tended proportions during the past de
cade in this section of the country,
and Mr.. w. f. Walker enjoys his
ratio of the trade This gentleman
handles all kinds of grain and strictly
pure seed beans are made speciality
of, and now is the time to put in your
order for the best in the market as
prices will be found right.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
CARRALL & STILGENBAUER
Model Sanitary Home Bakery.

In our business writeup of the var
ious trading points of this district
we desire to call the public's atten-
ton to the attractive sanitary home
bakery and confectionery of Shepherd
SO ably presided over by Messrs. Car
rail- & Stilgenbauer both of whom
are fully conservant with the bakers
art These gentlemen turn out the
finest home made bread daily, plain
and fancy cakes and they handle the
Nina Flour.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
STRUBLE & MULVEf
Poultry, Hay, Apples. Wool and
Produce.

These gentlemen always pay the
highest market price for all kinds of
poultry, as they handle hay, potatoes,
apples, wool, and all kinds of farm
produce and transact large receiv-
ing and shipping business. They
guarantee Fright Weights" right
price and right treatment, to their
customers and all speak in the high
est term of praise of their treatment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
STRUBLE 4 KENNEDY
Implements and Buggies.

These gentlemen handle the famous
oliver Plow Goods, the Gale Farm
Tsols, "Birdsell," "Turbull" wagon,
famous Clark buggies, the Anthony"
field fence, gasoline engines of all
sizes, the New Idea" manure spread
er, windmills, pumps, pipe and extra,
blankets, robes, the famous Hon
stead" Bone fertilizer, and in fact
nearly anything and everything
known to this important line of trade.
Both are widely and favorably known
,nd they have built up trade of
large proportion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
J. l.. UPTON
Hardware.

This spacious establishment is filled
with the best grades of both heavy
and shelf hardware, mechanics, car
penters and builders tools, edge tools,
cutlery of the most celebrated makes,
the famous Quick Meal steel ranges,
Round Oak stoves and ranges, b. p. S.
Paints, Campbells varnishes, motor
high-speed washer, churns, guns and
ammunition, tin and enameled ware,
and Dr. Hess famous stock food. Mr.
Upton is acquainted with every detail
of the hardware trade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
COUNTY LINE NEWS

Paul Raycraft spent Sunday with
VIII Michaels and family.
Miss Hally Cline spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Cline.
Write or call c. A. Sawkins Piano
Co. for particulars about the special
bargain in used piano, to be sold for
balance on contract.
Mrs. Phil o. Boyles went to
Ithaca on business the first of the
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
ii. NJ. WETZEL
General Hardware.

Mr.. Wetzel handles a large stock of
general hardware. The famous Cler-
mont stoves and ranges, Diobo cream
separators, tin and enameled ware,
churns and washers, guns and am
unition. Also Pratts famous stock
foods and remedies. In fact nearly
anything in the hardware line. Mr..
Wetzel is fully up to the times and
conservant with hardware in all its
forms, he is thus enabled to meet the
stiffest competition and his prices will
be found right.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
G. o. WHITESIDE
Cream Station.

Mr.. Whiteside pays the highest
price for all kinds of poultry, eggs,
and cream products The tests are
honestly made by the most scientific
and latest methods and the farmers
all speak in the highest terms of
praise of their treatment. Mr.. White
side is widely and favorably known
for his many sterling qualities and he
enjoys a large and extended patron
age from an appreciative public
all of whom speak in the highest
terms of praise Of their treatment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09

trade. His buggies are bought by the
carload at low prices in October which
enables him TO sell these vehicles at
prices that defy competition, and his
prices for the best buggies on the
market will be found right.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
SHEPHERD ELEVATOR co.


This gentleman pays the highest
market price for all kinds of grain.
They handle beans, hay, seeds, hard
and soft coal, in general and transact
. large receiving and shipping bust
ness. Mr.. Walton is widely and favor
ably known throughout this district
for his many sterling qualities and
the public all speak in the highest
terms of praise of their treatment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
CLAUDE ESTEE


We desire to call the public's at
teation to the live and progressive
grain man Of Shepherd, that Of Mr..
Claude Estee. This gentleman
handles the best pure seed beans,
hard and soft coal and all kinds Of
grain. Also lime, cement, plaster
board, flour and feedstuffs in general.
This gentleman is fully up to the
times and he enjoys a large and ex-
tended trade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
G. II. vREDENBURG.
The Implement Man.

This gentleman handles the Walter
A. Woods line, the fearless low down
manure spreader, the celebrated Her
euler buggies and vehicles, John Deere
and Oliver Plow goods and . good
make of wagons. The Beatrice cream
separator, robes, blankets and nearly
everything known to the implement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
l.. PECKNER
Big Concrete Barn, Auto Livery in
Connection.

The big concrete barn of Shepherd
so ably presided over by Mr.. l.. Peck
ner, who is an excellent authority
upon the noble animal and is fully
posted in knowing how to take the
best care of them. This gentleman
does a general feed and tie-up bust
ness, employees only competent and
painstaking stablemen. The farmers
all speak in the highest terms Of
praise of their treatment. Mr.. Peck
ner also runs an auto livery business
in connection and the service is ex-
cellent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
f. J. BRATLIN * son
The Live and Progressive Lumber
Dealers of Shepherd.

AS the important lumber trade has
reached extended proportions in this
locality during the past decade, we de-
sire to call the public attention to the
large and well equipped lumber yard
of Shepherd so ably presided over by
F. j. Bratlin & Son. These gentle
men carry a large and well selected
line of both rough and dressed lumber
of all dimensions, laths, shingles, sash
doors, mouldings, blinds, flooring cell
ing, siding. cedar posts, lime, cement
plaster, roofing, drain tile, brick and
sewer pine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
THE TAYLOR HOUSE
Shepherd, Mich.-Geo. W. Cook, Prop.

In our special industrial and bust
ness write-up of the principal trading
psint Of this district, we had the plea
ssre Of taxing up the Taylor House
e Shepherd, which is strictly first
dass in all its apartments. This
popular hostelry is heated by steam,
electric lighted, and the sleeping
apartments are clearly kept, well ven
dated, cheerful and pleasant, and the
tables are unsurpassed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09

Arlie Conley was in st. Louis on
business Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09
NOTICE

| have decided to sell my Cadillac
touring car, complete with all the ex-
tras included. Would consider
vacant lot or good note as part pay
ment- Price $4,000 if taken at once,
cost $3.50
X. j. FRAZER,
526 w. Superior St.
Alma, Mich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-09

tn. RexrIl sssr. Of Shepherd is