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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
AN EPIDEMIC POSSIBLE
Care Should be Taken 10 Prevent
Spread OF Scarlet Fever

Ii is seldom that a community is
more keenly threatened with an epi-
demic from most dreaded disease
than Alma is today, with that of
scarlet fever. The uncertainty of
the situation lies in the fact that it is
impossible to determine the source
from which two different families OBJ
tanned the disease, and became i'll on
the same day. An epidemic at just
this season of the year, owing to the
fact that the schools are approaching
their final examinations, would infict
greater hardship that is usual, under
such circumstances. There is only one
way in which a threatened epidemic
of this character can be averted, and
that is by full and hearty co-opera-
tion with the. department of health,
in the carrying out of the laws of the
State Board of Health, with reference
to quarantine, etc. There is not a
citizen in Alma, who would intention
ally wish to infiict upon any other cit
izen, a disease so dangerous as scar
let fever, or in fact, any of the con-
tagious diseases. The rule Of the de-
partment, which at the present time
are laws, behind which the judicial
machinery of the state stands ready
TO enforce, are simple, comprehensive,
Just and in fact, under the circumstan-
ces, easy to comply with, even for
those on whom it falls heaviest.
The council of our city is confident
that no citizen Of Alma will hesitate
to comply with the requests of our
health officer in all ways that pertain
to the checking of the spread of this
present threatended epidemic, The
department urges that all citizens
watch carefully for the early SYMPTOMS
of the disease, and at once report to
the doctor, The usual early signs are;
Chills, vomiting, headache, and sore
throat, which is practically always
present.
Dr. Burkhart, secretary Of the State
Board of Health, in a letter to our
health officer, dated May 20, 1916,
makes the following statement:
Whenever you have proof that a
physician, householder, or other per-
son responsible has failed to report
to you in compliance with the law, do
not hesitate 10 swear out warrant
against him and bring him TO justice.
The rules Of the department in case
of scarlet fever, are as follows: First,
the case must be reported. Second,
CONSPICUOUS placard on the house.
Third, quarantine for minimum of
thirty-fve days or longer, until cure
is completed. Head of the family may
be disinfected, and released, children
not i'll, in the household may be disin-
fected and quarantined elsewhere for
ten days, and then allowed to go to
school. Patient may enter school and
other public assemblages, two weeks
after release from quarantine. Fourth,
complete disinfection of room and
clothing, after death or recovery Of
patient Milk from a dairy or farm
where disease exists, cannot be sold"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
HIGH SCHOOL BALL

The local high school team went to
Saginaw last Saturday and were given
whalloping by the Arthur Hill boys
of that city by score of Z to 0. At
the Wednesday afternoon game with
st. Louis the local boys defeated the
sister city team by close margin of
8 TO s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
DIES IN CHICAGO

Word was received the first of the
week. announcing the death of James
r. Hall of Chicago. Mr.. Hall was a
former resident Of this county, in 1868
he with G.. s. Ward making up the
firm Of Pierce, Ward a Hall, built
and conducted the first saw mill in
Alma, being located where the Home
Lumber e. Fuel Co., buildings now
stand. He with Mr.. Ward plated the
property in the north part Of the city
known as the Elwell property. He
was an active business man, admired
by all who knew him. His remains
were buried at Watertown, N. Y, last
Thursday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Director Veatch Stages Ex-
cellent Musical Production
at Opera House.
ONLY FAIR CROWD ATTENDS
Director and Miss Markham De-
serving of Special Mention
All Well Accepted.

The Fourth Annual May Festival
concert given by the Alma College
Choral union under the direction of
Prof. Reese Harrington Veatch, at the
opera house, Tuesday night, was one
of the most successful ever staged by
the society.
Martha" Won Flotow's tuneful
grand opera in four acts, was present
ed to fair sized audience. However.
considering the excellent production.
and the really good acting and singing,
it must have been disappointing not
to have the pleasure of playing to a
capacity after the hard work con-
nected with the putting on of such
production.
Prof. Veatch again showed his abil-
ity as director The staging was un-
der the able direction of Miss Camelia
Waite, and Miss Grace Roberts, pian-
ist, assisted by an orchestra of FIVE
pieces, played instrumental score to
perfection.
Rosalie Netzorg, who sang the
principal role of Lady Harriet
(Martha), possessed a fine high So
prano voice, well adapted to the char
acter she represented.
Miss Pauline Markham scored de-
cided success as Nancy, her acting
being realistic and her rich contralto
voice at all times blending well in the
duet or quartet parts of the princi-
pals.
G. Vernon Wright and Oscar Ander-
son, were well received by the audience
in the roles of Lionel and Plunkett,
Mr. Wright singing the tenor of Lionel
and Mr.. Anderson the bass Of
lsPlunkett.
Chester r. Robinson did a very
creditable performance of the part of
Sir Tristram Mickleford. Mr.. Robin
son possesses an excellent voice and
sang his score in true opera manner
Carl Street in the unique character
of the sheriff, sang short but difficult
score.
The blending voices in the chorus
work were excellent and as a whole
the production was very pleasing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
RECORD CLUBBING RATES

Alma Record with the Detroit Free
Press daily, the Farm Journal, Kim
balls Dairy monthly for FIVE years,
The Household and To-days Maga-
zine one year for $3.50.
The Record, the Detroit Journal
daily and the Michigan Farmer one
year for s3.7o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
ENTERTAINs CLASS

Mrs. c. II. Washburn entertained
the Philathean Bible class at her home
Wednesday evening. A social hour
was spent and all reported a very
good time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
MASONIC RESIDENT EXPIRES

Peter Krogman an aged resident of
the Masonic home, died at that place
last week. The deceased was a native
of Germany and was eighty-four years
old.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Afternoon at Opera House

Song Wright Quartet
Invocation Rev VIM H. Mason
Playing Soldier" Our Flag Sd Grade
Reading of Orders K. r. Griffith Adjutant of Post
Song-"New Hail Columbia" 8th Grade Chorus
"Lincolns Gettysburg Address 9th Grade
Memorial Day" 9th Grade Division
Introduction of Speaker Charles H. Goggin
Address, Honorable VIM Smith of ST. Johns, Orator of
Day.
The Old Guard High School Quartet
Benedicton Rev. j. w. Priest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Exercises at Cemetery

Ritualistic Exercises VIM. Meyer Post
The w. r. c. will render a short program at the river
and will scatter flowers the water in commemoraon of
Nations sailor dead
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25

Mrs. F. A. Gill will visit friends at
Perry, over Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
Monday. May 80, 1915
Morning

Morning
Decorating of Graves by Boy Scouts at 1000 a. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Officers of the Day

E. N CHADWICK, Com. E. R. GRIFFITH, Adjt.
J. ID. HELMAN, Marshal of the Day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Order of March

Mayor and Officials of City
Fraternal Societies Alma Fire Department
Alma Band G.. A. r. Post
w. r. c. Corps Pupils of Schools
Citizens in Carriages
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-05-25
Line of March

Starting from the Corner of State Superior street.
thence to Riverside Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Creamed Lobster and omeIet

''I am working girl and enjoy cooking
 have a chafing dish and would appre- ciate very much any repices, menus or suggestions that your Corner BountifuP might offer. I'm sure many readers of your department are interested in cook ing It has afforded me pleasure to an- swer the request of one of your Corner ties, in a small way. Can you tell me where can procure Mrs. Owens Cook Book? FRANCES e.
 If you will tell me what recipes you would like to prepare upon the chatting dish. I will gladly print them occasional ly. If you will send nue a stamped and self addressed envelope I will let you have the name of an admirable little man. ual which will be better guide in this branch of culinary art than a half hun dred recipes selected at random The book you are looking for is, I fancy, Catherine Owens Ten Dollars Enough.
 which was published 30 years ago. I fear 1t is out of print. This Is delight full chafing dish preparation of creamed lobster for a luncheon or evening enter tainment: One pint of lobster half pint of milk, half pint of cream, one tablespoon of butter, one heaping tablespoon of flour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

monkey, sitting on his lap, pulled rest lessly at his coat
 The man walked stupidly for the frac- tion of a second, cuffed the monkey over the head, forced him down on his lap again and went back to sleep.
 June crept around, under the pier, keeping well behind him until she made sure that he was really asleep not shamming. Very cautiously she dropped to her knees and crawled to- ward the organ.
 With remarkable rapidity she un- buckled the broad, tough strap that was attached to it and got on her feet. Then she listened to the Italians loud breathing, before she moved forward quietly until she stood directly behind the pile against which he was leaning.
 There was no fear on her face. Only caution and a certain cunning boldness. Stealthi1y, she slipped the strap around the sleeping mans body, drawing it back behind the pile. She put the eye let end through the buckle, but did not fasten it. Then she put the scissors on the sand beside her.
 Having proceeded so far successfully, she thought for an instant, trying to determine what her next move would be. Picking up the scissors she slipped her right hand around the pile and started to cut the monkeys rope, close to the Italians hand. The monkey, sensing that a deliverer had come, Laid his little face against her hand. softly.
 June pushed him back gently. The scissors were dull The rope was tough. The effort to cut it brought the blood to her hand. Slowly, the Italian blinked his eyes and opened them
 Immediately under his nose was 9 strong young hand yielding a glitter ing weapon. Half-conscious, he shud- {V,xr a1SIl lN Tn fc nil aI someone was working out a vendetta successfully. His eyes closed. The vivid ness of the dream was to much for him, however. He opened them again. This time all he could see was 9 ring of scarlet--an omen of eternal blood shed.
 Continued in Tomorrow's Age-HeralO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
SYNOPSIS

Circle Jim" Borden, named from a red birthmark on his hand, has served his third prison term. One in each Bor- den generation, always a criminal has borne the Red Circle mark. Jim and his son Ted are the only known living of the Bordens. Max Lamar, a detec- tive, is detailed to keep an eye on Jim. June Travis and her mother meet Jim as he is released Jim and Ted are killed. Next day Lamar sees the Red Circle on a woman's hand outside a curtained automobile. June, marked with the Red Circle, robs Grant. loan shark. Mary, June's nurse, discovers her theft and tells her she Is Circle Jims" daughter, though Mrs. Travis does not know. Mary tricks Lamar. June dressed as a boy, recovers Mary s coat from the police. Lamar visits Smiling Sam Jim's old crime part ner. At the seaside June steals war invention plans from Todd Drew and sinks them in the sea with her boys clothes. Sent to Surfton by Smiling Sam, Alma La Sale paints the Red Circle on her hand and robs the guests at ball. Mary sees her wash off the mark and points her out to Lamar, who follows her back to town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
z MARION w YHARI.ANDS \
 HELPING HAND
 Ee11a5yssa,y Hsszkusxa
English Plum Cake

T am venturing to send in recipe for real English plum cake, such as we read of in English stories. Beat to a cream two pounds of butter and put into it two pounds of crushed loaf sugar, pow dered and sifted Add the yolks of 16 eggs beaten to froth, and followed by the beaten whites. Mix with two pounds of Drowned flour, two pounds of raisins, four-pounds of entrants, two-thirds of a pound of citron, two-thirds of an ounce each of cinnamon, nutmeg and mace. quarter of an ounce of cloves Add last half gill of brandy, beating thoroughly the whole mixture. Bake about five hours in d moderate oven.
 MRS M.'' I do not recollect that ever saw an- other recipe for cake that called for Drowned flour. Does it not affect the flavor of the cake, or is the taste lost in the mixture of spices and fruit, to say nothing of brandy? We have to thank you for novelty which housewives on the lookout for agreeable variety in fam fly fare will not fail to .ry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
NOTICE


 rHE Alabama Great southern Railroad Company. To the Stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company: Notice is hereby given that . special meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Rail- road Company has been called by reso- lution of the board of directors, and will be held at the principal office of the company, in the city of Birming- ham, Ala, on Mor day, March 20, 1916, at 10 o'clock a. m., to consider and take action with respect to approving resolutions which have been duly adopted by the board of directors pro- viding for the acquisition by this com pany of the line of railroad and other property. rights, privileges, powers and franchises, of Wauhatchie Extension Railway Company as an extension of this Scompany's line of railroad from it's present northern end at Wauhatchie, Hamilton county, Tennessee, distance of two and seventy seven one-hun~ dredths (27D miles, more or less. to point of connection with the line of Memphis-Chattanoo Railway; and to take all such other or further action in the premises as may be necessary. The stock transfer books will close at 3 o'clock p. m. on March 10. 1916, and will be reopened at 10 o'clock a. m on March N. 1916. By order of the board of di- rcctors, F. s. Wynn. Secretary. Dated New York, February il, 1916.
 5t-a-2l. .2s ;s-s.la,2o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

FOR RENT-An attractive. close in, large residences; suitable for room
 ing or boarding house or private residence for large family. On north east corner 7th ave. and 26th st;
 one block Terminal station. Has eight bedrooms. Price greatly re- duced. Will put in proper condi- ton for responsible tenant Me Geever Bros. & Thompson. 2105 Sd ave 227-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Something to Read

'T hope you will have room in your Corner for me I should like few nov els and magazines. I live on farm and can't afford to buy them. I have to give away a pair of skates, baby hood and leggings for a child about ? years of age MRS. J. C."
 We will collect the books and periodi- calls for you with pleasure. This much l can almost guarantee when other farm dwellers have read your letter. Your proffered gifts will be thankfully re- ceived by mothers with skating boys and babies who need outdoor clothing. You are good to think of us. and we would not be backward in reciprocat- ing the kindness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
By "HOp''

juice of half a lemon, even teaspoon of salt, pinch of cayenne. Make a sauce by cooking together over boiling water the butter and flour. Add to it the milk and half the cream. Put the lobster into this sauce add pepper and salt, and stir until it is smoking hot Put in then the rest of the cream, cook long enough to heat this, squeeze in the lemon juice, and serve. Omelet: Beat together in a bowl the yol1s and white of five eggs; add to them a gill of milk, a half teaspoon of pans of the chafing dish, putting boiling water in the lower one. Melt in the upper two tablespoonfuls of butter, and turn in the eggs. Cook until set, slipping a knife under the edge from time to time to take care that the omelet does not stick. When it is done, fold it over care- fully, and either transfer 1t to a hot dish. or better still, serve it from the chafing dish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Spots on Pink Silk

T am a reader of the Corner and should be glad to get formula which would take spots out of pink silk stock ings. The spit was made by a suede shoe when wet. It Is right in the front of the stockingl Please publish this as soon as possible. K. S."
 Try detersive of my own invention which has wrought marvels upon stains of divers kinds within the last dozen years. Put together equal parts of grain alcohol and chloroform and add to each pint of the mixture two teaspoons of household ammonia Wash the stain with this, putting a plotting paper or a wad of clean absorbent cotton under the silk, and lay in the sun to dry. If the color is changed by the liquid, touch with ann monia to restore It. Repeat the process if one application does not remove the stain.
 The big meeting at the Tutwiler. March 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Drs. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels, Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
PERSON AL

LADlES-$lOOU reward; 1 positively guar antee my great successful monthly
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

Appendicitis or ov. o a
 
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

REMOVAL NOTICE-HYNDS-
 UPSHAW PAINT & GLASS co. Dealers and contractors, after March will be located at 1913 2d ave. Main 8049. 2-23-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
ONE CENT 4 WORD1ONE CENT A WORD1
ANNOuNCEMENTS

RATES--One cent a word q days no ad.
 taken for less than 26c for first inseK- ti0n. Cash nlukf accOmpnny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
WANTED--AGENTS

ANY energetic person can make $100 per month or more; particulars free. J. A.
 Barnes, Box 2S2. Atlanta. Ga. 2-26-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
FOR RENT-EOOMS

RATES-One cent q word n tlays no sd
 taken for less than 25c for first inser. tiOn. Cash mmst nccompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

YOUNG lady desires position as pianist in first-class moving picture show. Any reasonable salary accepted. Give me a trial. Address HAS. care Age-Herald.
 2-26-2t- sat mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

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 rent to gentlemen; private bath and garage if desired. 2177 Highland ave Phone Main 2398-J 8-5-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
ONE CENT A WORD
FOB SALE

RATES-One cent word a day, no nd.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tiOn. CnSh muat HccOmpany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
WANTED-MALE HELP
\ MANIFESTATIONS

WANTED-Position tha< has future by young man with finished education; experienced as shipping clerk, time keeper, etc. Very best references. Reply at once to M-48, care Age-Iierald.
 2-25-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished, modern High land ave. residence near Sycamore; garage, servant S house. Main 23S3.
 2-24-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

The big meeting at the Tutwiler March 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
ONE CENT A MQRD
WANTED

RATES-One cent a word n day; no ad
 taken for less than 25c for first inser- tAon. Cash mUgt nccompamy order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

EA[TTY RAZOR blades sharpened bet
 ter than new, 25c dozen. Send them parcel post. Robert Prowell Stove Co.,, Birmingham. 4-10-tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-25

war The big ship has many features
not to he found on ships now in scr
vice, The armoring OF the vessel Is
planned to guard also against tor
pedo attacks and mines. Naval con
structors believe that the ship viii be
lmpregnable against such attacks.
The super-dreadnaught win be 62t
feet long. % feet In width and ~
feet two inches deep, AZ her mean
draft OF 80 feet three inches. she will
have \ displacement OF $4,000 tons
and would be capable OF sustaining
a speed OF ~ knots an hour for
twelve continuous hours,
The California's principal battery
will be twelve l4-inch fifty calibre
breech loading rifles, These guns
are to be OF an exceptionally power
ful new type. They VIII DO mounted
In thrces In four center-line turrets,
which will be heavily armored The
remainder OF the armament includes
twenty-five hye-inch rapid-fre guns.
four submerged torpedo tubes, four
six-pounders (mainly for saluting)
four three-inch anti-aircraft guns.
two one-pounder guns for ships
boats, a three-inch landing piece and
several 80 calibre machine guns.
The California's machinery is to be
operated by electricity. This will be
furnished by mammoth generators,
driven by oil burning turbines. When
completed and fully manned the Calf
tornia will have "A complement OF aS
officers and 022 men.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-25
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because It's For One Thing Only. and
Grants Pass People Appreciate
This

Nothing can be good for every
thing.
Doing one thing well brings sue
cess.
Doans Kidney Pills arc for one
thing only,
For weak or disordercd kidneys.
Here is Grants Pass evidence to
prove their worth.
Mrs, George Cronk. i0l West |
ST.. Grants Pass. says "Doan's Kid
ney Pills have been a household me-
dicine for kidney trouble In my
family for the past ten or twelve
years and they have never failed TO
give good satisfaction. | couldn't
recommend anything equal TO Doan's
kidney Pills for keeping the kidneys
In good order, have used them on
several occasions when my Kidneys
have bothered me and they have
toned up my whole system and re-
lieved me OF the trouble"
Price zoe. ut all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney rcmedy-
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Cronk had. Foster-Milburn Co.
Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-10-25
NOW IS THE TINE.

The price Of sugar beets has ad-
vanced by leaps and bounds since the
people of the Rogue valley first COM
menced to think about sugar fac
tory. They were a profitable crop
even with the price where it was
placed under the original contract.
but with an additional 20 per cent
they become Just that much more
profitable. The advance is all vel
vet. and should prove a wonderful
incentive toward increasing the acre
age for next years planting.
The big issue before the people Of
the valley today Is not political
issue. It Is an Industrial problem
that can only be solved by the grow
ing Of sugar beets. Every acre that
win grow beets in this district should
b prepared and planted. and then
prosperity win reign regardless Of
who Is at the helm at Washington.
After one has had a look into that
hive Of industry across the river he
becomes fllled with the wonder Of II
III and sees where the valley can at
last bring to itself the development
that has been denied by the handicap
Of freight rates.
Lands for planting another season
should be prepared a. fully as pos.
sible In the fan. 20 the experienced
agriculturists tell US. Last springs ex'
perience bears this out. for the bottom
land Is too mellow when first plow
ed for seeding. the seed being planted
at too great depth. There is mo-
much time to delay in this matter o.
getting ready to grow beets. ant
every man should make Of himself
committee OF one to hurry the goot
cause aiong.