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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
HOUSE SITUATION THROUGH
OUT CITY RECEIVES BOOM
Construction of Homes i'm all
Parts of City is Solving
Industrial Problem

The house situation in the city that
has been one of the big draw backs to
the industrial problem here is daily
arriving at point of solution and be-
fore the summer months are past it
is expected that citizens of Alma will
be able to enjoy the privilege of the
city rather than of outside communi-
ties. AT present there are several
families maintaining residents in ST.
Louis and Elwell owing to the scarcity
of homes in our limits.
The situation is being met by every
person in the city who Is able to find
the means for construction. Several
of the working men of the city have
small dwellings we'll under way and
are carrying on the work themselves
after hours while contractors and
carpenters of the city are confining
the efforts this summer to nothing
else than the building of houses. No
less than forty houses are under
organization of the Alma Improve
ment association completed, which
was organized with the intention of
removing the present house condition,
the city is expected to experience a
big season in resident construction.
A deal was consummated early this
week where by p. W. Creaser and
John Sullivan, local real estate deal
ers, gained control of the twenty acres
in Alma Heights known as the Frak-
er property. 1t is announced the inten-
tion of Mr.. Creaser and Mr.. Sullivan
to plat the entire piece Immediately,
and put the lots on the market. Judge
Kelly Sear of Ithaca has purchased
the j. l.. Miller property on Michigan
avenue consisting of two acres and
will commence at once the construc-
tion of several homes of the bungalow
type.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
$500 Troops Mobilizing in
State-Will Remain in
Uutil Further Orders.
ENTER CAMP NEXT SATURDAY
Republic Motor Truck Company
Wires Department Trucks
can be had if Necessary

In all probability the Michigan Ma
tional guard will be ordered to mobi-
lize at the state camping grounds
near Grayling on Saturday, according
to official announcements sent out
from Lansing yesterday. The entire
strength of the guard consisting of
300 men will be on hand at that time.
When the call was first sent out the
first of the week only $500 men re-
sponded, but before AZ hours had
elapsed the full enlistment had report
ed. There is every indication that
several of the larger independent
companies located in the state will be
called upon to send their quota to the
camp at Grayling along with the
regulars.
In the quarter masters department
Colonel Walter f. Rogers has been
tusy all the week ordering supplies
and food stuffs and arranging for its
immediate transportation to Grayling.
All orders are being sent on the basis
that over 5000 men will be in camp.
The state owns only one motor truck
but it was announced by Quarter
master Rogers that if the troops are
sent to the Mexican border plenty will
be supplied. The Republic Motor
Truck company made it known to the
state department that it would be pos
sible to supply at least so trucks in
"a hours for the service in case it was
necessary.
Immediately upon their arrival at
Grayling the troops will go into camp
and remain there until the situation
on the Mexican border is quieted or
until they are removed to the front.
The men are already on full pay
though they are in their respective
barracks. Even if the Michigan men
are called to the front it is probable
that only part will leave Grayling
now. Those who are left behind will
stay in camp until called upon for ac
tive service.
The Detroit troops have psent their
trst night under arms sleeping on the
big bare floor of the Detroit armory.
Ponchos, blankets and overcoats were
the beds and whatever stiffness might
have resulted was taken out in foot
movement on Cadillac Square this
morning.
The officers are holding the men un- !
der strict military rules. The armory
following the regular camping order
went under military rule at 10: 90 D. /
M, tattoo being sounded at 8: 90 .. m.
An hour after this call civilians were
excluded, the guard strengthened and ,
the soldiers laid down to rest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
FLAG TO BE STANDARIZED

Standard proportions for the Amer
lean flag and twelve standard skies
for use of the executive department
Of the federal government are pre-
scribed in an executive order promul-
gated by President Wilson. Sixty-six
sizes and many designs of varying
proportionate width and breadth now
are in use in the government service.
The new standard design is one and
one-tenth times as long as il is wide
with the square blue field extending
the width of seven Of the 13 stripes.
Positions and sizes of the AZ stars also
are fixed by the order The 12. flag
sizes indicate for government use
vary in width from 1881 feet to 20
feet and where the Union Jack is used
it is to conform to the flag with which
il is flown.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
OFFER ATTRACTIVE PURSE
Alma Driving Club Open New Plant
on Bell Farm

Everything is set for the opening of
the Alma Driving clubs new racing
plant on the glorious Fourth. The
management has announced a big
purse for the day and entries are be-
ing registered daily. Arrangements
have been made with the several jit-
ney concerns of the city to run bus
ses all day to and from the park on
the Bell farm, north of the city.
The program announced this week
by the management is as follows:
Free-for-all pace, six starters, $500
purse; Class A. trot, six starters,
$25.00 purse; Glass A pace, $500;
Green trot or pace, $500 purse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
GA|ETY WILL REIGN
SUPREME ON THE FOURTH
Committee Announce Huge Pro-
gram-Saginaw air man
Will be big Attraction

That this city will enjoy the most
glorious Fourth in its history was an
nounced this week by the committee
in charge. Arrangements were com
pleted. yesterday, when the contract
with Don Mckee, the famous Saginaw
youth, was signed and handed over to
the committee. The program com
mittee also announced today the full
program and events of the day.
Don Mckee, known Throughout the
state as Daredevil Mckee is Sagi-
nav boy, who has been interesed in
the flying business, from the time
when men first began TO leave old
terra firma for pleasure. He is said
to be one of the few flyers in the
country who really make your blood
tingle and your hair assume an up
right position. He is famous riding
up-side-down and looping the loop.
Mckee will make three flights during
the day from the college ball park.
At $3.50 a. m, big street pageant
will be held which is expected to far
surpass anything of a similar nature
that has ever been seen in the county,
Practically every lodge, order and
fraternity will be represented by
floats and with four brass bands to
furnish music, it will be a gay affair.
Tho bucipacc ,,,at, ara o1co rlapp,,,,.
on entering the parade with adver-
tising floats and displays.
The Rev. j. Frank Jackson of this
city will deliver the address of the
day at 10 o'clock in the morning
which will be followed by a regular
baseball encounter on Davis field. In
the afternoon section of the down
town district will be roped off and
liberal prizes will be given to the
winners in foot races, pie eating con-
tests, potato races. A CREASED pole
and barrel race on the banks of the
Pine during the afternoon will be an
other exciting attraction.
The prizes for the day are as fol-
lows:
Best float ................ .SlO. 90
Rest trimmed auto SIC. 90
Largest troop of Boy Scouts. IS 500
Best appearing troop of Boy Scouts.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 0.OO
Lodge making the best appearance. .
SlV. w
Largest number of trimmed autos by
any dealer ...............$ $40. 90
The committee announces that the
largest and most thrilling display of
fireworks ever set off over the Pine
will commence at 1880 in the evening
at the foot of State street.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
FOR THE LEGISLATURE

Through the earnest solicitation of
my friends | have decided to announce
my candidacy for the nomination of
Representative of the State Legisla-
ture on the Republican ticket. | have
been life long Republican and feel
that am capable of representing the
people of Gratiot county. ! solicit
your support.
Political Ad. Walter c. Mallory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
OwOSSO BOY DISAPPEARS

Martin Munro, '16, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. f. Munro of Owosso sudden
ly disappeared from his home in that
city, June 7th and nothing has been
heard of him since The boy is tall
for his age, broad shouldered, has
black hair and black eyes. The
Owosso authorities and the parents of
the boy will appreciate any informa-
tion leading to locating the lad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22

A new garage owned and managed
by NJ. X. Sluyter will open its doors
to the public. this week in the build
ing formerly occupied by the Ford
garage on West Superior street. 1t is
the plan Of the owner to carry on
general repair work. Mr. Sluyter has
had nine years experience in garage
work. The garage will open under
the name of the Service Garage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22

Miss Elizabeth Schneider, book
keeper in the electric department of
the Alma Grain a. Lumber Company
has resigned. Miss Ardela Isham, at
present employed by the Unions Tele-
phone company, will take Miss
Schneider's place about July lst.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22

All bicycle riders will have to OBJ
serve the same city traffic orders as
other vehicles according to a state
ment made Wednesday by City Mar
shall Rogers. Several accidents have
occurred recently which forces the
city authorities to take this action.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-06-22
NOTICE

Parties wishing a dray for freight
or baggage leave word at Record
Office and your wants will be cared
for. BAMBER'S DRAY LINE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
Sin Time of Peace Prepare for War"

ITS familiar saying that often IS credited to Washing
but the Father of His Country put it this way ITO
be prepared OF the efieeua OF
preserving peace"
Burton in the Anatomy OF Melancholy. quotes this in
scrption in Venetian armory: Happy is that city which
in time OF peace thinks of war;
Shakespeare wrote, in Henry the Fifth:
at is most 'gainst the foe;
For peace itself should dull kingdom
But that deenses. musters, Preparations
Should be maintained, assembled and collected
AS a in cxpectation'
Horace used the simlc like a wise in time OF
peace prepares for war"
Vcgctus said LET him who desires peace pre-
\are for war;
- Yes, the world moves but its motion is circular
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21

n REECE having failed into the in tho spring
VI of 1915 when important offered by the
allies. be holding off in hopes OF obtaining those
concessions In this Greece is doubtless
making second mistake, which may be more serious IN
results than the first The allies will offer those
sions again.
Eighteen months the participation OF Greece III the
conflict upon the side OF the allies would have changed the
whole aspect OF the II would probably have brought
Runana in that time and possibly Bulgaria we'll Serbia
would have been saved and the Dadanes campaign might
have resulted differently.
AT any the junction OF Germany Austria with Tur-
key could have been effected and Turkey would have been
left to fight it alone.
As it is now, Greece render little aid. Russia and
Italy actually opposed her coming in at ALL and the
British lukewarm Only France and Serbia really
anxious Greece actively in the fray However should
she reach early decision her aid would certainly be
ecpted and in the final settlement Greece would reap
Siderable material benefit should the allies win 1t she
doesn't get in, and that very Greece is doomed As
OF her prominent puts it, ut IS the end
OF Greece"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
CHAPTER VIII.
! Go SaIIlnu

"Of course" said Gordon Ben.
nett. you know your own affairs
best"
Il am glad you have come to such
a sensible conclusion" replied.
leaning over the edge OF the boat
and trailing my hand In the water.
And no doubt you think I'm a
very fresh sort OF chap"
| preserved an ostentatious' ST.
lence.
The conversation had somehow
drifted to the robbery at the hotel.
and had thoughtlessly mentioned
the safe in our dining-room and
Lady Edith's jewels reposing there
In for protection.
He had protested against our as.
Stunning such n responsibility. and
urged their Immediate return to
their owner, which proposition 7
declined to consider. and the argu.
ment waxed hot, ending with an
emphatic assertion on his part that
we should not DO allowed to leave
homo again without guardian.
Look here" he resumed firmly.
Tn not going TO back down on one
word have said. but I'm sorry II
you are angry about II. think YOU
don't quite understand my motive"
Let us talk OF something else.
Mr.. Bennett"
But listen, Miss Elise. BY your
own admission, you really know
nothing whatever about these PEG.
pie"
You forget that they are older
friends than yourself. after all"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
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Next Week
A Novel Beyond the Frontier"
A Week 'y..,,,s.
T iisisssssiiiiiisi,is,iiiiiiisii;:iiiia

The general asked mo 10 call
otherwise should not have ven.
tured to intrudc
Ills manner Was decidedly stiff.
aud he ierked the tilier resentfully
As We changed Our course IN swift
response. n Rmothered exclamation
escaped against my will. for the
boat eareened alarmingly.
Don't be frightened" he said
forgetting his irritation. Il won't
upset you"
We both laughed. and by common
consent let Tho matter drop for the
time being. for was quite willing
TO resume the lazy, delightful
camaradcrie into which We had
drifted.
DO you know" he said. nj last,
that have In my possession
something belonging TO your"
oh" | said. with what | flat.
tered myself was fine Indifference.
II think YOU must he mistaken. |
have not lost anything"
| was barehcaded. for | liked TO
feel the wind blow thru my hair.
and as Il curlcd naturally was
comfortably certain that my per.
ronai appearance would not be en-.
dangered by so doing. | wished.
however, that my hat was firmly
pinned upon my head as he leaned
forward and looked closely at me.
HIS blue eyes laughing.
Why aren't your Hido-combn
mates7" no inquired.
because like them best this
way" tried 10 speak careiessly.
but his laugh was 80 spontaneous
and merry that I gave up all effort
ut pretense and Joined IN heartily
When are you going to glyc II
back 10 me-" | asked
Not yet" he said, suddenly Sc
rious. Il must return II In my own
way. and do not think the time
has come. do your"
But did not answer. for ! felt
my face grow suddenly no,
we must 30 home" said slow.
~. The morning has quite gone.
Take me In. please"
he headed for the shore. and as
We approached the little slip be
turned with an evident effort and
addressed me sob.rlys
Miss Elise" he said. at the risk
OF offending you again. ! must say
something more !"
Don't" I cntreAtsd. Eta not
worth whiie--don't spoil the morn
ing
Give back that box TO her Lady
Edith. II you do not. you Will Ger
tainly rcgrc, II. hut II you won't.
In spite OF what tell you. for
heavens sake. don't mention II TO
any one aa you did TO mo this morn
ing the Grahams. for instance,
or any one AZ all.
Il am not likely TO say anything. ="
I returned atiffiy. 4 very much re
grct having mentioned Il TO you.
Hy the way" | continued. where
did YOU get your scarfpinT
MY scarfplnT"
His hand involuntarliy sought HIS
throat. but no was wearing a mes.
iigee shirt and soft silk tic.
oh. don't mean today. The
Sphinxs head. you know. In dull
gold. Whcr. did II come from
II was n simple enough question.
and ono easily answered. bu, Cor.
don Bennett flushed deep red be.
meath his tan and brought the boat
up beside the slip in silence.
"Wsli7"
we'll found t."
Where
Again pause. and agAin the
blood mounted 10 his face
In the streets OF New York"
Ills eyes refused To meet mine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
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A Novel
A Week
,.,,,n..,,,,a,..nns...nn..a:,.s,
BY
Ella Middleton Tybout
Copyright. 1907
J. u. Lippincott co.
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and when he returned II was n
question whether or not ] would
live. lie was drcadfully shocked
and when he whispered that ne
would never leave me again, De
gan 10 feel desire 10 get well.
HE kept HIS word. too. but THIS
summer he came TO me and told
me that the sea was calling him,
and he must go. He suggested that
I come with him. but he would not
bring the boy. and II broke my
heart 10 leave him. Now you
know why | hate the ocean--my
enemy. lie went out day before
yesterday and | have not seen him
since"
But he will come back" I said.
Think how many times he has
left you before"
HE will not come back"
Continued In Our Next issue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
CHAPTER TX.
Harry Graham

II you please. miss. could YOU
come TO Mrs. Graham"
This unweicome summons forced
itself upon me as ! lay luxuriously
reading upon the couch ia the liv.
ing-room tho day following our
dinner party.
Mrs. Graham's servant. half
grown girl with a face OF surpris.
ING stupidity. stood stolidly before
me. a frightened expression In her
eyes
I'm scared OF her" she sobbed,
shes that queer miss. She's went
all blue and stifflike. and Mr.. Ora.
am aint there. nor nobody but me.
And. seeing as how YOU come 10
the house sometimes. miss,
thought AS maybe you might also
help me"
A chill east wind was blowing,
and shiyered as We FASTENED
down the path and up the narrow
steps.
Mrs. Graham lay rigid upon the
couch. her eyes shut and her lips
blue and plnched put my hand
over her heart. and ito faint flutter
was a great relief. as had though,
her dead.
1T Is only n faint" ! exclaimed,
and directed the bewildered girl 10
assist me IN my efforts 10 revive
her. AZ last we were rewarded by
a long drawn sigh.
where Is he?" she said. Where
IN he7"
'iIc has not come home yet. Mrs.
Graham" replied mo doubt he
viii be here soon"
She fell back upon her pillows.
Little by little her face grew
more natural until at last she
ceased 10 breathe with the short,
painful gasp. aud even sat uprigh,
among the pillows. but Il Was eyi.
dent she WAS still suffering from
some shock
Stay with me-" she begged.
Don't leave me. II cannot stay
alone tonight"
II was infinitely pitiful. and
aAk'A NAtafF NH'n hh' tftN
cAlmer. she told me her story,
speaking ienderiy OF the first few
years Of her married life and Of
her husbands great love for her
and TOR the child. and the happi
meas he brought her.
Then, she continued. there
came change. lie went away
and for weeks ! did not hear from
him thought he was dead. and
nearly died also. they tell me. AT
las, he came hack.
For almost a year we were very
happy and I was beginning 10 for.
get when he disappeared again. He
never told me whore he went NOT
what he did. but he went away
often and stayed for long periods
after that, aud for months would
not know where h. was. When he
came back TO me he waB always
kind. always thoughtful for my
comfort. always ready TO talk on
any subject except the one neares,
my heart. But he grew TO hate the
boy"
His own childg" interrupted
How unnatural"
lie said | loved the child better
than ] loved my husband" she said,
~bu, heaven knows whether that Is
true or not. At last became ~
again. during one Of hts absences
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
Steel Netting for Strikebreakers; Cuts and
Bruises for the Public!

NEW YORK traction magnates placing heavy steel
netting the windows the platforms OF their
face protect the thugs Migrants hired
breakers from the bricks and bottles that be thrown
strike sympathzers.
But there steel nets the windows in the
OF the If brick flies asray and hits the General Pub
lc the General Public, such of it foolhardy
enough ride New York these days get
a bloody face and bruised
Perhaps the General Public will get how stands
with the traction magnaes and help the unions win their
strike,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
ny CHARLES u. DnIsCOIL
fwriitsn for This rsper.l

vow, what a psor fslis~ 10 do
pat u 40 esid. ctr. To you.
Can man who's respected
AZ all act elected
while they're raising tbi. ery aud this
hue
What speak . about. do you ask
Why. have you bern asleep every day.
\ man can't TIL. fell
his. q baby ~ ati
Tor the mothers 1T once tell him nay
This here polio g~vm is around.
And tho dsetsfs whose wifs are un.ound.
say . candidate. kiss
Might send . baby to bii.s.
And thes'iI spoil cur campaign. I'll be
hound.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21

1.-THE SMUGGLER"


woman's vanity WIS wounded to
the quick
Going into the next room.
leaned out of the open window
looking toward the ocean. The
lenrchliRht was at work again, and
by ita light saw little dark boat
steal away from our slip and make
lite way toward the point Of the
island could see two figures In
It's stern. 40 knew the key had not
been successful and our boathouse
was still closed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
GIFTED

Miss Lawrence possesses rare
soprano Of wondrous sweetness
and power Her selections we're
all beautifully and artistically ren.
dered She fully sustained her
reputation as a coloratura soprano.
when she sang Ia Italian the lovely
aerea by Mozart. We predict for
her a successful operate career
The Martinsyille (W. Val Bul.
letin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
PARTICULAR

Edward. age 6. Was sent to bar
ber's shop TO get his hair cut The
assistant who attended to him lad
red hair.
Would you like to have your hair
cut like mine7" asked the barber.
with a kind smile.
NO. sir" answered Edward. Cut
IL some other color. please"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
ONE APIECE

ONE APIECE
a man from Kansas City, No.
was held up for a day In Topeka,
Kan. the capital city OF the Mid
West prohibition state. Meeting .
native on the street. the Missourian
said:
Il beg your pardon. but can voc
tell me where ! can get drink
Sure" responded the kansanI
eagerly. Il can tell you where you
can get two drinks. Puck.
LUCKY
My cousin Is 10 be married on
the 18th OF next month"
ION the 18th? / should think she
would be afraid OF such an uniucky
date"
Evidently you have never seen
my cousin. Any day would be
lucky day for her 10 get married. -
New York World.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21
CLEVER CHILD

The little 5-year-old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Field accident
ally stepped her right foot on the
spout OF a sewing machine oil can.
The chicken pox broke out next
morning on the little girl Nadine.
The oil can may be seen at this Of
fice.-The Ruio tNebJ Alliance
Press
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-21

MRS. MINNIE LEE BIEDYBIEDERMAN OF Muskogce.
4x1 Okla, thinks her last is "frcaksh" and that
be obliged freakish constitutes extreme cruelty
so she is seeking divorce from II. A. etc.
Mrs. Minnie also that her husband did
much originally having been born just plain
Biedcrman. but that he hchcd the "Bedy" part front
the time he took her for his better half which OF
course, aggravatcs the cruelty.
But the Muskogee judge before whom the
brought has not yet, made up his mind to whether
the wearing OF "caksh" docs constitute extreme
cruelty
You the judge has TO consider the question nh great
care, he to the OF dc Grafenricdl
Ford says theren be when everybody
auto Henry has got his peace mission headed