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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
OVERSEAS FLYING NOT EASY
Many Difficulties Confront Those Who
Would Gross the Atlantic in
an Airplane.

Tn n paper read before the insiiir-
ton Of Engineers and Shipbnildsrs in
Scotland l.. Desbleds explalrs some of
the advantages and difficulties ~ ,fanS-
Atlantic flying. With regard 10 the
former the carrying OF he mails In a
quarter az the time al present needed
for the voyage between America and
Britain would, In the authors opinion
be Of immense benefit. as he considers
that the correspondence of Il country
may be taken as measure OF It's com
merce with other nations. and the ac-
celebrated rate Of exchange of CORE
spondencc would react upon commerce
and shipping.
Coming 30 the problem of carrying
mails across The Atlantic. Mr. Drsbleds
considers that existing knowledge 81
airplune construction and propclling
machinery only allows of such flights
ny reducing the strength OF the ma
chimes employed 10 far below that Of
the nirpiaDcs now in use: consequent
ly those undertaking the passage
would run grave risks Of coming to
grief on the way. Some particulars
Of an airplane for ffylng The Atlantic
are given In The paper. the proposed
machine having II weight by itself Of
about four tons. which is doubled by
The addition Of fuel and stores while
crew Of ten men account for another
fifteen hundredweight. - Chambers
Journal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Whale Made Waves Quiet.

The use of oil to calm troubled seas
WAS illustrated in an unusual WAY Ia
q skipper who recently arrived in New
York from southern port. Every
mariner who has dripped oil from his
plungng bows in stormy weather Ia
smooth down invading crests knows
how effective the trick is when done
properly.
This particular skipper sighted Il
dead whale. which 1T first glance
seemed to he q schooner bottom up.
when he was about 80 miles east OF
The Virginia coast. There was n stiff
wind from noril-northwcst which
kicked up crested sea, but there was
no disturbance within mile 10 the
northwestward Of the whale. The
skipper said in his report TO the local
photographic Office that this mile was
"smooth as glass" or like ballroom
rlnor." due to the effect of the oil ooz-
ing from the carcass Of the whale and
borne on n halfknot current setting 10
The northwest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
lceIanders ne Emjurants.

1t j. claimed for the lcelandic ser.
tiers that they have played no small
part IN the progress and prosperity OF
The province Of Manitoba, Canada. and
II Is asserted that the story Of the for
eign population OF Winnipeg must nee
eSsariIy begin with the lcelander lie
has set the pace for all The incoming
races. He Is the Illustration par excel.
lence OF how people Of ambition and
industry can master difficulties. tri-
umph over prejudice, and attain their
desired place in the commercial. the
political. the intellectual and social
life NJ hnstling aud growing city In
q arrange land. Outside the city IL il
not unusual 10 fnd Icslsnders with
farms OF 1900 acres.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
CONFUSING CITY OF CAGNES
Tourists Find It Advantageous to
Learn to Distinguish From Similar
Nsme-Cannes.

American and English visitors 70 The
name. according 10 Harpers Magazine.
Ir is a challenge TO their ability To pro-
nounce French--a challenge that must
be accepted II you are In the region
Of GrasSe or Nice or Antilles. Two
distinct ira,nway lines and several
roads lead from GrasSe 20 Cannes and
Cagnes. Unless YOU are very careful
YOU may find yourself upon the wrong
route. Once on the Cagnes tramway,
or well engaged upon the road 10
Cagnes when You had meant 70 60 70
Cannes. The mistake takes hours 10 re-
trieve.
Al Nice chauffcurs and cochers love
to cheat YOU by The confusion Of these
two names. You bargain for the long
trip 90 Cannes. and are attracted by
the reasonable price quoted. In a
very short time YOU are ut Cagnes. The
vehicle stops. Impossible 10 reciify
your INSTRUMENTATION without a sub
stanfial Increase Of the original sum
OF the bargain. Antilles Is between
Cagnos and Cannes. Cagnes is nearer
and ii is always 10 Cannes that you
want TO 20. Spell the name or write
il on n piece OF paper II YOU are 10 be
sure that You will be taken west In
stead az east.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
SLOW TRAVEL IN MANCHURlA
Better Progress 10 Made IN Winter
Than In Summer BY Antiqusted
Methods.

Although n is much easier To reach
teen years ago. the man who would
travel In the interior of this primitive
part of China, rs soon as he leaves the
few railroads must rely rpnn means
thar were standard n century ago.
If n Is winter ne will rattle over the
horses. Al night he Will stop at an inn
where he must supply his own bed ana
large part of his own food. unless he
IL willing 10 be satisfied with o little
boiled corn. The walls of his room
will be Of paper and eyes will peer at
the purpose. In the morning his driv-
or will awaken him before daylight and
start him on another long day of jolts
and freezing.
In the summer travel Is easier and
pleasantcr. but also much slower. A
boat may be taken upon one Of the
rivers. II will crawl along between
pleasantly shaded banks and green
fields. every little while coming 10 rest
upon sandbar, so that progress is I'M
believably slow. even going down
stream. Against the current the boat
is lnboriously polcd and dragged with
heavy ropes.
BY these means the traveller may
penetrate into region where changc
IS unknown and the principles Of Con
fucius still rule He will meet nntivpS
who have never seen Il watch or q rail
road train, although they nominally
belong 10 one Of the oldest civiliza-
tions he will see the squalor and dirt
end disease that 20 with ignorance.
The fact viii be forcibly brought
home 10 him that modern progress
travels over good roads.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
SING TO SETTLE oUARRELS
Eskimos Have Peculiar Manner Of
Adjusting Their Grievanees-En-
envy Must Listen.

The ESkimoS. who live I'm the ice
bound barren Norihland, have way
Of settling quarrels which seems very
strange and amusing ~ those who live
in "A land OF policemen and courts of
ynuSticc. There. when quarreis arise.
the man who has a grievance writes n
song in which he tells The wrongs that
have been done him. When this has
been composed 10 his satisfaction. he
invites his enemy 10 come and hear
him sing II. This the enemy must do,
anil he brings with him All his rela-
tvcs and many Of his friends, while
the singer also has gathered his friends
ana relatives for The occasion. which
Is considered something Of general
enterlainment by the people of the viii
lage i'm which the men live.
Then. while other men of the village
pound madly on huge drums. the song
OF wrongs Is begun. When II is fin-
iShed. IL the audience expresses APP
prOval. the singer is considered 70 have
won and Ia have just cause OF com
plant. But If satisfaction is ex-
pressed that is considered sufficient
punishment After the song everyone
dances md tho party breaks up In
great good humor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27

A "worry-saving" device that Is be-
ing Installed in many Of The apartment
houses here, says the Pittsburgh bis
patch. is a slot machine arrangement
intended 10 eliminate computation anu
dispute rega riding the monthly bill for
telephone service.
The machine is built on the principle
~ The public pay station slot tele-
phone. but is handler In size. 1t can
,e purchased outright az comparative
~ liille cost. or leased III reasonable
rates. II does away with all bills and
makes complaints of overcharge lmpos
Sihlc. In The event that II tenant has
not the proper change To insert In IN"
slot. I've may insert brass checks, which
are supplied with the machine.
When the coin box Is opened by the
collector The tenant Is called on 10 re-
deem these brass checks. The device
is making hit with landlords and ten
ANS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
ARCTIC RELICS ARE FOUND
Records Left by Explorers More Than
Fifty Years Ago Brought Back by
Croker Land Expedition.

Records left hy various explorers in
tho frozen North. some OF them more
than half a century old brought back
nv Donald II. Macmillan. head Of the
Croker land expedition. who recently
returned. are on exhibition in the
American Museum of Natural History
ia New York.
Among the records is silk lining
Of cap worn by Or. Elisha Kent
Kane. the American explorer. left nv
him at Rensselaer, IIarbor in 1888. II
is marked with leaden bullet 80. h.
There is also n paper containing a rec
ord OF Doctor Kanc'S life In the North.
cut with knife owing 70 scarcity
al writing materials.
There are also records left by Rear
Admiral Peary. including u bit of an
American flag left in 1906 at the top
az Cape Thomas Hubbard
A packet Of letters left In a cache ~
Cape Isabella in 1876 by Capt. Allan
Young for Sir George Mares cxpedi-
iion was also found by Macmillan. The
Mare party left irs mark only 20 feet
from the cache where the letters were
found. hut departed without discover
ing them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
MORTGAGE SALE

Default having been made in the conditions
of q certain mortgage made by Florence NJ.
Perkins To the Alma State Savings Bank. of
Alma, Michigan, dated the 3ist day Of Janu-
ary A ID 1912, and recorded IN the office OF
the Register OF Deeds for the county OF
Gratiot and State of Michigan. on the first
day Of February A. ID. 1912 in Liber lIe Of
MORTGAGES. on page ols. and which said
Jesse l.. Bardcn, on the 2lst day of August
A ID. 1917 and which said assignment
recorded in said office on the 10th dag %
September a. ID 1917. IN Iiber l3l of mort
gages. on page $50. hich mortgage there
10 claimed 10 b. due at the day Of this notice,
foi principal and interest, the sum Of One
Thousand Two and Obfl00 dollars. and
attorneys fee Of Thirty five dollars. pro-
Nided Tor IN and noiigage,l and no suit or
Proceedings al Law having been instituted 20
recover the moneys secured by said mortgage,
or any part thereof
Notice Is hereby given. that by virtue of
The power Of sale contained IN said mortgage,
ana the statute in such case made and provJ-
ed. on Saturday the 23rd day OF February,
A. ID. 1918 at one O'Clock in the afternoon,
the undersigned will. az the north front door
81 the Court House IA the VILLAGE 81 Ithaca.
that being the place where the Circuit Court
for the county Of Gratiot is held. sell at
public auction. 10 the highest BIDDER me
premises described in said mortgage. or Sc
much thereof as may be necessary 10 pay the
amount 20 as aforesaid due On said mortgage
costs. together with said attorney fee. &c
wit
The west fractional haf Of the southwest
fractional quarter oi section eighteen in
Michigan
Dated November 18th 1917
JESSE l. harden
Assignee of Mortgage.
o. 6 FUTILE.
Attorney for Assignee
Ithaca, Michigan. lg-l2t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Do Bio Jobs First.

The more YOU ponder difficulties the
harder they seem So the thing Is 10
get them on The slate a soon as posi-.
bic. You get them OF by going after
them. Just east mp the work of. the
day. Estimate the toll in each prob.
lem. Tackle the hardest one before
YOU are tired. Thar may not be ac.
cordng "a precedent. but it's according
10 good geueralship. As soon as you
get that of the list tackle the next
thing in Importance. Keep the work
going and you're bound 10 win vic
tories over self and The job you face
soon here won't he any real problems
20 annoy Won. II Will JUST be q matter
"f attacking things in the best order
Nou have gone long way toward
mastery when You have learned 10 do
big things first.-Grit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Many Great Men Die Young.

TIL. question is often asked. whit Is
,ncant by ''tlIe prime W life" II l.
''ifhcnlt 10 say; people diner so much.
Most great men have died comparative
" vonng. Alexander the Great died At
u irty-two. having conquered practical
The whole world Of his day: Julius
Caesar WAS dead at ffty-five. Napole-
~ lied nj tfty-two. Oliver Cromwell
I nny-ninc. Shakespeare ~ nfty-two.
harles Dickens At fifiy-cight. Nearly
n lh- men who made the French Rev
tuition were lead before they were
fty: many of them before they we're
lrty. EohespIerrs was only thlrt.-si
hen he died pesmoulins thirty-f"ur,
pan,on thiriy-dve. and Mirabesu for
1.-Two.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
RAISE FIVE VICE PRESIDENTS
Tyler. Fillmore. johnson, Arthur and
Roosevelt Succeeded on Death
Of the President.

Five vice presidents Of the United
States have on the death of the prcsi-
dent succeeded 10 the higher office.
The first president To die while In Office
was William Henry Harrison, grand
father Of Benjamin Harrison Of In.
diana. His death occurred April 4,
1871. inst one month after his inaugur-
alton. The vice president. John Tyler,
then 40 his country home In Virginia
was officially notified Of the event and
on reaching Washington. ~ once took
the oath of office rs president
As this was the first cnse of the kind
there was much discussion for n time
I'm and out Of congress ms To- Tyler's
proper tiile-tlnt IS whether he was
"vice president of the United States
acting as president" or president. II
was finally conceded on all sides that
the language of the Constitution Is
clear that on the death Of the presl-
dent In otllcr the vice president be.
comes. In name as In fact. president.
The trainers Of the Constitution did
not leave the door open for trouble
that might arise regarding thc legality
Of acts done by an 'acting president"
On the death or Presiiefit Zachary
Taylor. July o. 1850, Vice President
Willard Fillmore succeeded 10 The pres
idency and WAS nj n later date an I'M
successful candidate for election to tho
office. Andrew johnson. the third vice
president TO succeed 10 the higher of.
flee, took The oath April n. 1860. the
day after the assassination OF PresI-
dent Lincoln. President Garfield was
shot July .. 1881. died the following
September 10. and was Immediately
succeeded by Vice President Chester A.
Arthur. Vice President Roosevelt sue
ceeded President Mckinley. who died
September II, 1901, and was the only
one Of five vice presidents thus sue
ceeding 10 the Office who was subse.
quently elected 10 II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Drum Major Necessary.

Indispensable is the drum ma ior Of
II raral brass band. and the envy of the
small boy is ne ms well This func-
tionarv is about as serviceable as n
figurehead on a batileship. writes Zin
In Cartoons Magazine. YET his duties
are beyond estimation in keeping the
tubas and trombones from stumbling
into mud puddles and guiding the al
irged rlslcians past refroshment en-
poriums. His success rests on the ex-
tent Of his ability 10 twirl the stick
over three-s'ory buildings and catch j.
behind his back on It's descent. He I.
TO the band what the monkey is 10 .
hand-organ. All eyes are upon lin
while the ears feast on the music. Big
city bands often roam about the streets
unescorted by drum major and feel
not at all disconnected by his absence.
but country band would not deem
itself Al 10 he seen on parade without
this distinguished appendage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27

Stephen called 10 see the new Jer.
sey calf. 80 he WAS taken out to the
pasture where II was. The wesk-Old
calf was nj one end Of the lot looking
through the bars. while the mother. old
she could get. gazing into space. After
waiting some time for n display or
sffectlon between mother and daughter
stephen looked up with q puzzled ok
preston and said: whats The matter
with that COW. uncle? Don't she pre-
ciate that cslfY'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Worlds Greatest Viewers.

The ancient Indians OF Peru nre now
regarded as thu worlds greatest weav-
ers. This noteworthy revelation In the
history Of textile art Is the result OF
the critical examination OF many rich
and beautiful tapestries and other fab
rics executed by the gifted ancient In
dian population 81 Peru. Though
buried three centuries or more in the
sandy desert after being made with
primitive handlooms and other wenv-
ing implements. these wonderful fab
RIGS are now found to be superior 70
those turned out by the sutop'atic
looms " the great mills OF today. The
primitive Peruvian handloom consi sted
OF two sticks, one ~ the top and ,ne
a. the bottom.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
The Soldiers Burden.

The load which IN infaDtryman has
10 carry on his back weighs from q
ia 90 pounds. according to The length
OF the march he is about 10 make. ANY
one who has tried 10 march with a
load Of such size on his back will read
lily understand why ten or fifteen
miles Is considered good days
march. The soldiers burden includes
his field ration. his mess kit. canteen
frst-aid packet. blankets and usually
n gas mask.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27

The French beer brew ing industry
Will hav. TO he aided by imports OF
barley from America in order TO he
continued beyond July |, so one Is
Informed by The authentic Official Bull
Ietin. The French brewers are said
Ia be negotiating with America for
supplies. Arrangements are also be-
Iny made IN ship beer to France from
the United States. Before the way
German products supplied the den'
cheney.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
A Real LUXURY.

"Waiter." said the diner. ut says
here on the menu. green bluefsh.'
Yes. sir. That means fresh-right
from he water. sir"
Nonsense said the diner. You
know well enough they do not take
biufiesh at this season."
The waiter came up and looked at
nc disputed item.
"Oh. that. sir he said with m air
Of enlightenment. that am dollhouse
bluefsh, sir."-Boston Transcript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
SCALlOPEO POTATOES.

Wash. pare and cut potatoes in
one-fourth inch slices Put in layer
in buttered baking dish. sprinkle with
salt and pepper. dredge with Hour. and
dot over with u tablespoon butter or
oleo: repeat. Add hot milk until il
may he seen through TO the top layer
Bake IA hours or until potato is soft
Slices of bacon or freshened salt
park may be added 10 top of potato Il
the amount OF butter is lessened
Variations for cooked potatoes a
Cut potatoes i'll dice OF uniform size
season with salt pepper, butter
Sprinkle with chopped parsley b. Cot
cooked potatoes in cubes or slices
Add white sauce Cheese may he add
ed 10 this white sauce; C. Put creamed
potatoes into buttered baking dish !.
cover the top with buttered bread
crumbs. bake until brown: a. Arrange
alternate layers Of creamed potatoes
and grated cheese in but,ered baking
dish, cover the top of the dish. \
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27

Catherine. who lives In The same
town with numerous relatives. was
wont TO remember them al separately
in her prayer each night. A few nights
sgo she was especially tired and sleepy
ara when she began 10 enumcints
them. evidently the task looted hare.
for sbe ended ny with "and bless ev-
rrybody In the telephone book"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
LEGAL NOTICES
Estate Of Martha j. Fraker. Deceased.
HEARING CLAIMS.

STATE or MICHIGAN The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot
At a session Of said court held ut the Pro-
bate Office IN the village of Ithaca AZ ssid
county. tine 9TH day of December. 1917.
Present. j. Lee Potts. Judge
In the matter Of The estate Of MaItfa j..
Irakcr. Deceased
The above estate having bscn admitted 70
Probate ana Philip " Creaser Of Alma,
Michigan, appointed executor thereof.
IL - Ordercd that four months from this
date be- allowed for creditors 20 present their
claims against sad estate and that such
day IN. 9TH day of April next. al ten o'clock
IN the forenoon
II Is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given b. publication Of this order
for three successive weeks previous 10 said day
81 hearing. in the Alma Record a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
j. LEE POTTS.
A true copy. Attest Judge of Probate.
MADGE r.. BARNES.
Register OF Probate -0-at
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
sCALLoPED POTATOES.

Remove the skin from boiled pota
Toes and cut in slices one-fourth inch
th!ck Arrange the sliced potatoes III
LAYERS in buttered baking dish COY
sring each layer with white sauce ire
cipe above Sprinkle the top with
buttered crumbs. and bake for about
twenty minutes.
Variations Add in layers. a. Hard
cooked egg. sliced; b. Grated cheese
.. Minced ham. beef. etc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
FOR sALE-REsIDENcE PROPERTY

FOR SALE CHEAf-A pleasant
home adjoining the city limits on
the east of st. Louis, Mich, con-
sisting of Broom house, electric
lights, good cellar, two good
wells, IA cistern, 10 acres of land, a
good orchard, barn, pig pen. corn
crib, garage, cattle shed and hen
house Call at this place for fur
,her information. II. c. Wilkin-
son. ST. Louis, Mich. lS-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Colorado Was Not Red.

Il WAS Williams first trip to Color
tin. Everyone was marvellng ~ the
undrrful Sceu.ry hut the little chsp.
M scented troubled NJ IL all. whats
~ matter. don't you like the noun
in>?" asked his bother. oh, yrs."
rplled the hoy. ''but on my map Col
.iu I, rcd"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
BOILED POTATOES.

Select potatoes Of same size so that
that they will cook evenly. Scrub clean
and pare thiply. Drop into boiling wa.
ter and boil until soft. Salt when half
done. when done. drain of every drop
OF water and shake over the Are uHtil
dry
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
WHITE SAUCE.

r butter or cleo; T hour; IL {
salt: f & pepper; milk
Mel, the butter. add the -four salt
pepper. and stir until mixture is
smooth Add milk Stir sauce until
it thickens Cook five minutes. Add
To potatoes
Variations a. Combine potatoes
aud peas for creamed vegetables. b.
creamed vegetables G. Parsley o.
cheese may be added 70 the white
sauce; d Paprika or green peppers
may be added 10 white sauce.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
s-s-< 49,
WE WON'T WIN IF We WASTE
Tested Wartime Recipes
FOR USE IN MICHIGAN

- g - -
To the Housewives OF Michigan;
The following recipes naye been pre-
pared and tested at the Michigan Agri
cultural College under the supervision q
Dean Georgia L. White. nember cf .ht
executive committee OF the Michigan foos
conservation service. They are pfaCt cat
economical and Of first class dietary
value.
they have been prepared with espec y
view TO Michigan condltions-native PROD
ucts beino utilized 40 Far as possible. src
Try being taken into special account.
They lay down practical method b,
VIM michigan cooks may assist In tNt
great movement TO SAVE FOODsTUFFS
Use them. Help the cause. Help wiz
the war.
GEORGE A. PRESCOTT.
Michigan Food Director.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
BAKED POTATOES.

Select potatoes OF uniform size .
wash them with vegetable brush .
place them on the crate in hot oven
bake them about forty-tive minutes
or until soft Crack the skin in order
10 IL, out the steam which otherwise
would condense aud cause sogginess
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
RICED POTATOE S.

Force cooked potatoes through a
ricer or a coarse strainer into a hot
vegetable dish Avoid handling in or.
der TO keep the potatoes light and at
tractiye in appearance. Variation:
Brown in y buttsred baking dish in the
uken
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
vsrv Diplomatic.

You say De Skill plays IN ideal
game Of GOLF"
Yes. He plays well enough to make
II interesting for an influential friend
without actually beating him."-New
yort Telegram.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27

Hoyle-D"yi~ j. suing his wife FOR
bresch Of promise.
Eoyle-For breach OF pronlsei
Hoyl--lrs Sue Promised ~ divorce
HIN. but now she has backed ant -
Town Topics.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
tbs Round WerId.

II have"
lis be n long way or
Yes: lie could hardly get any far.
ther away without coming nearer
Boston Transcript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-27
Cruel Dad.

Her Adorer--l cannot live without
your daughter.
Her Old Man--Forget your pride
there ar. always the brsad line aud the
soup kitchens.