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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
New Plants From China.

After a three year trip in the far
east i. n. Meyer. plant explorer Of the
department OF agriculture. has recent
ly returned 10 Washington with Inter
esting specimens of seeds. roots cut
tings, etc. These were collected In cold
Manchurian regions and arid Turkes-
tan. One OF the interesting items Sc
cured by the specialist is the jujube.
which may be suitable for use i'm the
southwest; wild peach resistant Of
alkali, cold and drOuth; Chinese per-
simmons. vegetable and timber bam-
boos. Chinese vegetables and roses.
The jujube tree bears a heavy crop
of a brownish fruit. delicious when
fresh; when dried offers confection
similar I'm taste TO the Persian date
Ii Is claimed it can withstand cold.
drouth and neglect. and seedlings have
been successfully grown ut the plant
introduction garden at Chico. Cal Ex-
periments are under way TO determine
the usefulness OF the wild peach for
root stock, for grating with different
hardy American varieties. A vegetable
novelty now under experiment is
Chinese radish with root as large as
the head OF a child Professor Meyer
reports that the chestnut blight was
found in both China and Japan. He
found chestnut trees which we're to
some degree blight resistant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

Rape is well adapted TO the soil and
climatic conditions Of eastern Kansas
and is proving particularly valuable
to farmers who depend entirely upon
pasture crops I'm hog feeding. Many
persons are planning TO grow some
rape next season.
Under favorable conditions an
abundance of pasture for hogs. sheep
or cattle may be had the entire sea
son on good lands In the three east
ern tiers of counties" says Ralph
Kenney assistant professor Of agrono-
my In the Kansas State Agricultural
college ITO produce this result a
patch Of rape should be sown every
two or three weeks.
when the hogs or other stock have
eaten most of the leaves from the first
patch they are turned on to the second
patch BY the time a third patch is
eaten down the first is ready for pas
ture again. but the rape should be a
foot high before the stock are turned
on to 1t.
'In cool. moist seasons. such as the
one just past, rape does exceptionally
well when sown in the cornfield be-
tween Aug. 10 and Sept. /. 1t will be
ready for pasture by oct l and will
furnish good pasture for three to five
weeks If not pastured too heavily. On
good bottom lands the rape may be
sown with oats In spring and will fur
nish pasture for several weeks after
the oats are cut"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
POULTRY NOTES.

In mating the first quality to select
In either male or female Is vigor. 1t
matters little how fine the birds may
be, II they lack vigor the chickens will
be difficult 10 rear and few be worth
the trouble OF rearing Without vigor.
beauty is OF small moment Indeed.
beauty is largely dependent upon this
foundation quality. Don't sell an in
ferior bird alive. You can't afford to
have your stock advertised by such
specimens.
To induce winter egg production
hens should be provided with spring
like conditions, according to w. A..
Lippincott, professor of poultry hus-
bandry I'm the Kansas State Agricul-
tural college. Hens stop laying in win
ter because they miss the warmth, the
green food and the worms and bugs
they get In the spring" says Professor
Lippincott THE important require
ments I'm the care OF the fowls in the
winter are that they shall take sufli-
Client exercise. have succulent food and
be supplied with some form OF protein
such as skimmilk or beef scraps to take
the place OF the insects which they con-
sumo In the spring"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
CASSEROLE COOKING.
Appetizing visnds Depend Upon oaiN'
~ Serving Of Thorn.


The cooking done i'm casseroles has
several important advantages over that
Of the ordinary kitchen vessel. The
dishes are without the metal taste
which SO often communicates common
pots and pans. Az the cooking Is slow
and thorough the nutritiye values OF
food are preserved. and the perfec-
ton Of the flavor is therefore concen-
trated.
The ornamental appearance OF the
various dishes used permits serving the
yiands in the very utensils in which
they were cooked, which is a tremen-
dous-point when the dish needs to be
eaten very hot. Food can be put away
in the casserole without danger of
changing color or taste. as would hap
peu il II were left TO chill in II metal
vessel The earthenware Of which the
dishes are made is not open 70 the acid
influences OF fruit and therefore Is
without the possibility OF any noxious
change. The enamel Of the inside does
and so food prepared In the casserole
is clean and sweet.
The pretty marmite for soupmaking.
the larger and smaller pots and shall
low pans and plates In every size can
be bought Among the many shades OF
brown there are some green tones
these vessels Of French makeD which
are very effective on the table. Some
don'ts are involved in the proper care
OF the charming utensils.
Before using them for the first time
the dishes should be soaked in cold
water for some hours. as this viii help
to keep them from cracking on their
first exposure 10 heat. Never put the
vessels on the hot stove or in the oven
without first putting in water or fat
DO not put them roughly on a metal
surface or set them when hot on a wet
table a fierce heat is never desirable
and 50. even If the flame Of the top of
the stove is low. it is best to put an
asbestos mat under the vessel used
Many more things for the preserva
ton of these toylike cooking vessels
might be said. and for young house
keepers and girls who want TO learn
how 10 cook in a dainty and perfect
manner they are certainly more in
spring than the common cook pot pan
and kettle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
Flemish Sausaaes.

These sausages are different from
other kinds, and they are made In the
following way: Take pound of beef,
a pound of pork, "A pound of back fat
(pork), half an ounce OF brown sugar
a pinch Of saltpeter, an ounce OF
salt, an eighth of an ounce Of ground
pimento and quarter OF an ounce
OF pepper. Mince the meat up finely,
also the fat, add the seasoning, let It
stand for a few hours. then add pint
Of water In which a quarter OF an
ounce OF strong tea has been infused.
mix up well and oil into skins, or It
can be made into little balls as large
as walnuts. They are cooked on the
stove and served for tea.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
Asparagus Salad.

Roquefort dressing. Drain the liquid
from can Of asparagus tips and put
them on Ice for half an hour Then
arrange on tender white leaves OF a
head Of lettuce and pour over the salad
dressing. Make the latter by using the
recipe for French dressing. using lem
on Juice instead OF vinegar. and adding
two tablespoonfuIs OF Roquefort cheese
mashed to paste TO the usual amount
OF salad dressing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

that take longer 10 develop, says Mr.
Layton. Oaks, clms pines, frs and
apples are among those that usually
tend away from erect growth. The
maple and cottonwood trees of quick
growth shoot up straight and tall.
The common method OF training n
tree is first TO drive a stake firmly
into the ground beside IL and then
place a strap around both tree and
stake. says this authority. Animals
often injure trees. particularly apple
trees. AS protection. "a wire netting
twelve to fifteen inches high is used to
inclose the base of the tree. 4 trellis-
like frame is also made for the protec-
ton and training Of small trees in
parklngs. young tree which has be-
come crooked may be Strengthened.
but "kink" viii remain
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
SOWING ALFALFA.
Farmers Should Begin Now to Get
Land In Condition.


Land In Condition.
Farmers in Oklahoma who expect to
SOW a field of alfalfa next fall should
begin now TO get that piece of land in
the best of condition for this valuable
crop, says Professor Dame of the
Oklahoma experiment station. IL Is
too common a practice not TO plan the
crop for the farm until the season it Is
to be planted. This should not be the
case. and especially is this true for al
falfa. Many failures In securing good
stand of alfalfa are due TO the laxity IN
the preparation of the seed bed.
To begin with. select well drained
piece OF land Alfalfa should not have
wet feet" Plow the land now. Don't
wait until next spring. Test this soil
for acidity with litmus paper or send
samples from different parts Of the
field to the soils department OF the A.
and NJ. college at saltwater If the soil
is acid an application OF ground lime
stone is necessary to correct the acid
ity or sourness. The limestone should
ne applied this winter so as 10 give IL
line 10 react with the soil before the
llfalfa is sown Alfalfa will not thrive
sour soil.
This land should then be worked as
early in the spring as the weather will
permit. and nj intervals OF about a
week or ten Gays until the spring crop
is to be planted This is necessary TO
sil ihc weeds. However. it is almost
impossible TO Kill all the weeds In this
Nay i'm the spring. bat II cultivated
crop Is planted the tilla.e that such a
cror si1g.d receive during the summer
VIII pat Inc soil in excellent condition.
besides freeing II from weeds. Alfalfa
should not be bothered with weeds.
Should the soil show up TO he acid. II
VIII be necessary to inoculate before
sowing next fall.
If baruyard manure is available ap-
ply II TO the soil this winter This will
be of value in securing a good stand of
alfalfa next fall. as well as in increas-
ing the yield of the cultivated crop the
coming season. If the proper attention
is given 10 the preparation Of the seed
bed n better stand and consequently a
heavier yield is secured. 1t will more
than repay the farmer for his extra eff.
forts in establishing the crop on his
/ farm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
Dat Bread.

Make sponge of four cupfuls rolled
oats dry, one-half cupful molasses
wo cupfuls boiling water, scant table
spoonful OF lard, one teaspoonful salt
)ne-half yeast cake dissolved In a lit
lie lukewarm water. Add only part OF
he -four. then let rise overnight Now
did about four cupfuls -four and knead
about fifteen minutes. Let rise until
twice its size form into loaves, let rise
until its hulk Is doubled. then bake
abont forty-five minutes. This make.
iwo large caves
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
A DAIRY COUNTY

Gratiot county is fast getting TO be
dairy county and one has but little
conception of the income from this
product. There are two cheese fac
tories and several creameries, but the
one big output is the Swift & Co.
plant at this place. Last year it lack
ed a few pounds Of taking in 100000
pounds of butter fat or approximately
5000, 900 pounds Of milk. In the but
ter season they make about 5000
pounds a day while now during the
off season they are running about g.
0-~n-,<.rx~<I. 4. H.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
scOopina From Bottom Of Crib.

The illustration shows a simple de-
vice by means of which you can quick
ly shovel corn from the bottom of a
crib. The corn Is scOOped in through
small doors near the roof and runs
down gradually rs it IS removed from
the space "a "a below II cannot run
out on the ground. as the incline (c)
allows only a small quantity down at
a time. The opening is fitted with
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
Farm and
Garden
TRAINING YOUNG TREES.

Those of Rapid Growth Require Lees
Attention.
Importance OF training young trees
so they will become straight and well
proportional is emphasized by w. X.
Layton. greenhouse overseer at the
Kansas State Agricultural college. A
growing tree in winter may be bent by
the weight of ice or snow, and wind
blowing from one direction for several
days may produce the same result.
Trees of rapid growth are less likely
90 require careful attention than those
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

This elongated peach basket comes In
all the favorite spring straws and nov
city weaves. This one is deep tan, with
satin rose set slightly one side Of
the center front. What gives style to
this hat Is the enveloplng veil OF coarse
mesh bound with brown ribbon and
"belted" at the neck with a slightly
wider ribbon held by rose matching
the one on the hat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

doors (bl, which are hung about five
feet long. These are hooked up when
corn is needed.
This method works especially well
with short corn and not only facili-
tates handling the grain, but enables
good ventilation. discourages rats and
mice and prevents accumulation OF
shattered corn and dirt at the bottom
OF the bins.-Farm and Home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

Loneliness is one OF the Dugbears
mankind. with some people II Is
constant source or unhappiness The
make plans. sometimes exceeding
complex 10 keen Il az bay They thin
bar it lies outside II really lies witt
o their own consciousness.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
TIME TO TREAT OATS.

: 10 Is the season 60 treat oats :.
: for smut. and on many thou :
: sands OF Illinois farms TINS VIII )
: be done as an essential part OF !
: planting the crop this year. So !
:: thoroughly has this lesson been !
: taught throughout the state that :
= every farmer who Is Interested !
= in improving his crop will think !
+ about 1t IL he does not actually :
+ treat the seed he uses. 1t is :
+ cheering once in awhile TO point :;
+ to piece of work and say. This :;
= thing has been accomplished. :;
+ The success of the campaign for 4
+ oats smut eradication gives en- I
+ enlargement for many other I
+ kinds of work now under way 1
+ Orange Judd Farmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

ksiXCHANGE-Farm of so acres
h stock, tools, and fodder to ex-
Dange for city property either res
ant or business. Will give easy
Jrms on balance. This is an excel
,ent opportunity for some one to
al into a good farm cheap, ali
n'uipped ready for business. In
oite at The Record office. 1881
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

4 NTED-Everybody who is in a
hurry-to eat their meals at Miners
Cafe. Quick service our hobby.
25-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
WANT COLUMN

9nd Carriage Painting. First
ST work at prices that are right
~ Sawtell, st. Louis. 24-4-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

d2 TRADE-120 A. in Wexford Co.
" imp. and fenced, and touring car
IA good condition. Want to trade
10Th for house in Alma. Address
owner Box 298, Ithaca, Mich. 24-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

Any party having a piano to rent,
please leave word at the Record
office. 28-l-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

Portraits and engagements of the
highest quality at the Griffin Studio.
We also carry the latest designs in
folders.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

vest, a pointed tunic. snug cuffs and a
banded skirt are all good points. This
model will be beautiful in any OF the
novelty taffetas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

For a nice clean shave, a neat hair
cut or hot bath, go to Button and
Hamilton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02
FOR HOUSEWEAR.
A Froek as Appropriate For the Home
as 'Tis Smart.

Striped taffeta in gray and sage
green gives this charming result. Sur
plice waist over a white embroidered
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

Grace your home this coming sea-
son with new set of Dining Room
Furniture. See our line. Crandell &
Scott.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

STANDARD BRED-R. c. Rhode
Island Red Cockerels, 81 each. Eggs
and baby chicks in season. Book,
orders now. Big Farm, Rosebush,
Mich. 29-1-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

WANTED-Right man or woman to
call on Business and Professional
men with best selling article on
market. Good money in it. Article
sells on sight. Az Mailing Agency,
Sodus, Michigan. 29-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

FOR RENT-Good house, modern con-
venience, one block from Wright
House. Inquire at this office. If
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-02

ROOMS FOR RENT-Two furnished
rooms on ground floor for two men.
All modern conveniences. Mrs. w.
f. Wilson, AIT West Center St
29-1-c
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
WESTMINSTER.

George Dascomb is spending the holt
days with his family.
Miss Lamoille Langworthy of Hins-
dale, a schoolmate of Miss Helen Hall,
spent Christmas with Miss Hall.
Miss Alice Brown, after spending n
few days with her sister, Mrs. Il. X.
Barber, and family. returned Wednes-
day to her home in Jewctt City, Conn.
The next meeting of the Fortnightly
club will be held this week Saturday
evening with Mrs. j. p. Holmes hostess
Program: music; paper by George A.
Dascomb; the will; music.
Pupils with perfect attendance dur
in the fall term in the grammar school:
Alice Barber, Lillian Barber, Marian
Comstock, Lila Howard, Teresa Gray
Stella Metcalf. Doris Richmond, Mil
dred Wilcox, Raymond Smith. Miss
Ellen Barry, teacher.
Mr.. Frank Pettigrew passed his 77tf
birthday anniversary Dee. % and was
helped to enjoy the evening by the
presence of his neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs
J. f. Ward and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Comstock and family. A poem writer
for the occasion was read and suitable
gifts presented. Refreshments wer,
served, including birthday cake will
many candles and a bounteous supply
of fruit. The pleasures of the evenin;
will long be remembered by both Nh
| and Mrs. PettigreW
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
GRAFTON.
First Community Tree.

Grafton S first community tree and
exercises in the town hall Saturday
evening were a decided success. The
cantata, Santa Claus Discovered, was
presented, 80 school children taking
part as follows: Song by school; reel
tation, Cary Palmer; song, Raymond
Brown; recitation, Eleanor Stowell;
song by school; recitation, Florence
Kendall; song by school; recitation,
Gordon Bell; duet, Beatrice Prouty and
Margaret Gilbert; recitation, Cynthia
Palmer; song, +. o. Merrifeld; duet,
Reindeer Chorus, Mr.. and Mrs. Santa
Claus being represented by Mrs. Clara
Treadwell and +. o. Merrifeld.
"Krinkle' David Stowell son of
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. B. Stowell, not quite
four months old, took his part very
creditably. Although the youngest
character that ever appeared on the
Grafton stage he was very self-pos-
sessed and not at all troubled by stage
fright.
After the cantata Santa Claus dis
tributcd the presents from the bounti-
fully laden tree, every child in Graf
ton being remembered. The hall was
crowded, many standing. Much credit
is due those having the evening in
charge, Mrs. It. d. p. Rowland, Miss
Marie Wilson and Mrs. Libbey. Later
in the evening marching was enjoyed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
WEST DUMMERSTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Phillips and
daughter, Mary, of Gilsum, n. H., spent
Christmas with their daughter and hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Leonard.
Schools in districts No. | and closed
the fall term Friday, and the teachers,
Mrs. Edith Farnum and Miss Ruth Far
mum, went to their homes in Ncwfane.
Both scholars and parents are disap'
pointed because they are not to teach
the winter term. Good work has been
i'll each school. The schools had a
Christmas tree and each pupil received
gifts from their teacher Those not be-
ing either tardy or absent in Bridge
school were Dora Clark and Alice
o 'Brien; Frank O 'Brien was absent one
half day. Those not being either alb
sent or tardy in the village school were
Edith Fits, Olive Hildreth, Jospehine
Lososso, Edith Phillips, Adeline Phil
lips; onc-half day absent, Alice Ring
and Beatrice Ring; one day absent
Everette IIildrcth and Daniel White.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
Injured in Runaway Accident.

Mrs. Minnie Zcller was thrown out
of her cutter late last week Tuesday af-
ternoon as she was returning home
from the street, and sustained fractures
of several ribs and a general shaking
up. Mrs. Zeller saw two loaded teams
as she approached near the home of j.
w. Davis. AS the teams monopolzed
the whole road and made no attempt
to get out she stopped and called as
loudly as possible. They did not
answer but kept coming, therefore she
refined out, thinking she could make
clear between the loads and the wall,
but evidently the farther runner struck
a stone. which overturned the cutter,
s2illng the rider and its contents in
the road. The horse went home with
the cutter ON its side. The teams were
owned by Frank Smith.
Mrs. Zeller after recovering her com
posure started for home, and is now
confined to the house with medical at
tention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
JAMAICA.
Bank Has Prosperous Year.

The 44th annual meeting of the ia
maica Savings bank was held at their
banking house Wednesday, Dee. 81, %
of the 80 corporators being present. 4.
l.. Stowell of Windham and NJ. l.. John
son of Wardsboro were appointed to fill
vacancies. The old board of trustees
and officers was reelected. a. Il. Cud-
worth of Londonderry also was chosen
Il trustee.
The treasurer's report showed that
the bank had had very prosperous
year and the trustees at this time de-
clared . l-2 per cent dividend. The
usual bountiful turkey dinner was
served at the Jamaica House at the noon
hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Pleasing Christmas Festival.

The Sunday school Christmas festi-
val was held in the town hall last Sat
urday evening. The program, which
consisted mostly of a dialogue, was ar
ranged by Miss Elida Frost.
A song by little Louise Chapman and
Betty Goodell was much enjoyed, as
was also a solo by Mrs. Clarence Blodg-
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There were appropriate remarks by
the pastor, Rev. Walter Curtis, and the
huge Christmas tree which was loaded
with gifts was relieved of its burden
much to the delight of the children.
This has been for years real COM
munity Christmas tree and not only the
children but the grown-ups take this
opportunity to exchange Christmas
gifts.
This year member of each class il
Sunday school went forward and placed
upon table a collection gathered from
their respective classes as Christmas
offering to be used in some way, MOI
vet decided, by the Sunday school. TIT
true spirit of Christmas giving seemeC
to make every one feel happy.