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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
\ WONDERFUL MESSAGE.

\ message that will ever rank
among the greatest of state papers
j. the one which President Woodrow
Wilson carried to congress at the
opening session Tuesday. message
wonderful in the thought that il con-
veyed and in the simple diIectness of
Is English.
1t brings home forcibly the fact
that there can be no peace until the
Icople of Germany free themselves of
the Hun militarism which is now a
scourge facing Europe, as IN the days
when Attiia with his barbarian hosts
overran this great territory; until
reparation is made for the great
wrongs done to heroic Belgium and
those other small countries. whose
only fault has been that they could
not defend themselves against the
ravages Of the German military sys-
tenn; until the German people through
representatives who can be trusted
make pledges to abide by the laws of
humanity and justice.
1t brings forth the fact that the
l'nited States needs to war on Aus
iria in order that our aid to the allies,
~ order that our aid to the Allies
may be more completes i'm order that
the war may sooner be brought 10 an
end. is needful, and it will come.
Ii brings forth the fact that the
people Of the United States must be
i chosen people to lead the world out
from under the terrors Of Kaiserism,
that the entire world may enjoy equal
ity, liberty. justice. and that each
country may work out its destinies,
unhampered by a fear of spoilation
from militaristic power.
II is war which must be won, no
matter what the cost, and means that
America must rally and stand solidly
behind the government with men and
with money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

An interesting art discovery has
inst been made at Geneva. Switzer-
land. by Luxembourg antiquarian.
which. if confirmed. will fill vacancy
IN Englnnds historical records. NJ
Jean Bervard has found miniature
on wood which he Identifies as por-
trait Of Henry VII. the first of the Tu-
dor dynasty. No portrait Of this mon
arch is known here 10 exist In any
museum or private collection.
Mr.. Bernard. without giving details
as TO how or where he discovered this
unique work. says that II was painted
by Godfrey Tory de Bourges NS4O-
1889, and Is the only painting known
by him. although he was an egraver
and drew Illustrations for four his.
torical works.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Her Valid Defense.

one has heard good deal about the
Russian woman warriors. Sensational
stories about them have appeared from
time 10 time In the European press. Al
together. there is q flavor of romance
about the Russian amaZons which Is
lacking entirely in the totally unlocked
for defense put mp by an English work
ing woman. A suit had been brought
against her for having failed 10 pay
the money duo FOR the hire of her sew
Ing machine. Asked what she had got
to say for herself, she replied: Moth
ing: I am unable 10 pay. as / was
wounded short time ago, fighting
against the AuStrians" 1t quite dis
concerted the court Her papers were
examined by the Judge, and found to
he In order Needless 10 say, the
charge against her was withdrawn
Christian Science Monitor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
TRICKS that KILL
Germans Use Rarbarous
Schemes to Harm Enemy.
Bats Left In Evacuated Positions
Prove Disastrous to Tommy, Who
Would Investigate.

"The game Of batting the other fell
low which the German soldiers really
taught the allied troops Is still in
vogue on the western front at the
present time" said wounded Canadi-
nm officer who was telling some friends
about the tricks which men play on
one another In trench warfare
Don't fool with the enemies evac-
uated positions especially the dugouts,
until you have experimental with wine
bottles, jewelry. pictures and other
trinkets at respectable distance Is
the first order given To advance par
ties. When the Germans drew back to
the Hindenberg line In France they
plupdered and carried or all kinds Of
loot. Now the finest place for crowd
Of Tommies or pollus to capture Is
one OF the dugouts recently inhabited
by German officers.
Perhaps Tommy spots pile OF jew
elry on an innocent appearing table.
Well, let Tommy rush to grab 1t and in
second the place Is blown TO atoms and
oil hands have gone 'blighty' for hav-
ing grabbed the bait. This game of
connecting fuses with gold chains. wine
bottles and portraits has been costing
bombing squads large toll I'm losses
The coveted goods are so fixed by the
Germans that when Tommy and the
gang have pounced upon them they
touch Off the detonntor OF an Internal
machine"
The Canadian told how II men who
had entered dugout in the German
trenches formerly occupied by some
officers had their eyes on several oil
paintings. The non-commlssioned Of
messed the annihihtion of men who
had been caught by the bait in other
cases. ordered the men out Of the place
and then fired n shot at one OF the
paintings. In response 10 the shot
there followed an explosion which de-
molished the dugout.
The allied troops are daily being
taught 10 keep their hands Off all likely
souvenirs when they occupy new POI
sitlons. Even the business of search
Ing wounded prisoners is being con.
Quoted in a gingerly manner by Tom.
my The game OF tricking the other
fellow has been very serious matter
on the western front. according 10 this
officer. chiefly because the German SOL
der does not hesitate AT the most
atrocious and barbarous of schemes to
work harm 10 the enemy. On certain
occasions German soldiers have feigned
TO be wounded and while men swept
past them have been guilty Of sniping.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Why swaooer Sticks Are Used.

The use of "swagger stick" much
In evidence lately among the boys In
khaki has been misunderstood in the
United States. In Canada recruits at
any time during the last three years
have in certain stages of their train
ing, almost invariably carried these lit
tie canes when off duty. not through
affection or vanity. but simply because
the use Of them prevented the young
soldiers from slipping their right
hands into their trousers pockets. The
finished soldier would not think of put
ting his hand In his pockets. but the
soldier in the making is likely, unless
constantly on his guord. to be guilty Of
this breach of the rules. The Cana
dian youths who jauntily and gayly
swung swagger sticks at Nalcartier,
Quebec and Aldershot. Nova Scotia,
even one short year ago, have since
become the heroes OF Vimy Ridge ana
Hill No. TO-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Head Hunters Volunteer.

japanese newspapers strongly urge
the United States TO send the Igorrotes
10 France 70 fight against the Germans
side by side the American troops, says
the New York Herald They state that
several Of the wild tribes In the Phil
ipplnes already have offered their serv-
ices to Governor Harrison.
The Far East is especially urgent In
this matter. 1t says:
"Men Of all colors and nationalltIes
are fighting side by side In the great
war and the latest volunteers are ma
tives Of tropical territory that can
supply 100000 fighting men "a the
United States If need be. In the Phil
ippnes are some Of the most warlike
tribes I'm the world. and based on In
formation received directly at MaDiia
they are keen 10 offer themselves"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Prize Fighters Needed, Too.

IL suppose you're worry anxious 10
become a soldier and fight for your
country" said n physician To a ro-
bust young man who came before him
for examination. You look good and
I'll pass you. Do you claim cxemp-
tom
We'll | should say | do" replied
the robust young man, in an injured
tone. II wouldn't make good fight
er: I'm sick, l am"
you're sick?" inquired the physician.
"You surprise me. What's the trouble?"
I'm nervous. doctor" replied the
young man.
you're nervous? What's yoGr occu-
pation?"
I'm prizeflghter.'
well go over and win Il few prizes
knocking out the enemy and | think
your nervousness will wear of.
Passed"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
PREACHER DREAM, POOR LUCK
cap'n Jim's Nightmare Of Wrong Color
According to Official Book, to
Benefit Him.

Capn Jim was lacln' up his shoes
out In the main cabin by the big stove
before ! took my gittln'-up chew an
got on my pants an shirt.
The second bell the cook was cang-
In on the main deck down below was
shakin the frost off the willows on the
bank 'longside the Quarter-boat. After
the racket died out Cap'n Jim started
his mOrnin' vision report dreamed OF
preacher last night, Dave he says.
He was stnndIn' up In skifY an
heavin' eggs at big lummox of cat
fish. What does you perdict that Wis.,
ion means?"
That's bad vision. jim" | saws.
IAN n hard one to perdict. Wait TIL 1
git the book"
/ dug the old dream-book out OF the
trunk In my stateroom When ! got by
the stove Cap'n Ed and Cap'n Lafe
was there with Cap'n Jim.
Poverty Prayer Preacher
Preacher: If colorcd, denotes advance
In position or Inheritance Of gold"
read. WAS he white or nigger?"
white think" says Cap'n Jim.
"But he might have been some sickly
yaller-lookin'"
'If white" the book says. 1T por-
tends reduction of income or q sue
cessful business trip"
Cap'n Jim locked discouraged as n
froze rabbit. where 10 would I be
takin business trip. with the dang
feet laid up for the winter an me cut
10 mates pay I'LL the spring work
starts. ! figger the shrinkin' income
part o that dreams all I'll git"
Cap'n LATE hauled out the stone with
a hole In II that he carried the time
him in the Dixie Queen sunk at Set
tiers Bend. This here'll ward Off the
doom, jim" he says, handin' The stone
10 Cap'n Jim. [ give OF Jim my rab-
bt-foot what has kept bad luck away
from me many's the time. an we start
ed In tryin' To recollect some more
charms. but just then the funky cast
loose on the breakfast-bel an we al
drifted ford an below into the dinin'-
hail.-From "A Mushroom Midas" by
Hugh Wiley. I'm Scribner's Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Open.Air Schools.

Quite the popular fad In the East Is
the outdoor school, especially for the
very young children. These schools
are generally on the porches OF the
houses where they are held and are
thus partly protected, and at the same
time get plenty Of fresh air. Miss
Aimee Harvey. formerly of 50. Louis.
who spent year ut the Montessori
school in Rome few years ago. has
charge OF such school M Lexington.
Masss- for the winter, having also
taught a summer class out Of doors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
FOR CHRISTMAS

You want The Alma Record, Gratiot
county's leading newspaper, published
in the metropolis of central Michigan.
You also want fuckers Gratiot
County History. good for lifetime
1856 pages, containing 1000 impor-
tant and interesting facts. Get the
two for the extremely moderate price
e $3.50, postage prepaid. Apply to
The Alma Record or W. -. Tucker Of
Ithaca. This offer is good only until
the holidays. Act now and be glad
al your life. Bargains that are rare
at this price.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
hlah-Clasa Men.

"Im looking for work. sir"
"Whnt can you do?'
an be perfectly frank with you, sir.
I've had technical training in one or
the best-eauipped prisons In the coun-
try"
I'm willing to give you a chance,
but you mustn't boast in public OF the
advantages you have enjoyed. There
arc still n few oldfashioned people in
this world who are preiudlced against
q prison education" - Birmingham
Age Herald.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

Pope deemed th" Essay on Man
his most polished production. hut was
80 fond cf revising his poetry that the
printed sop, contained almost ,one
marginal note for every line. II his
wishes had been fully carried out the
second edition would have had so
many changes as,to he prn ctically n
new work
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
ALI Seemed TO Him.

watts-Isnt that ridiculous? mean
that girl across the way I'll bet my
hat she isn't day under nineteen
years OF age. though she is dressed in
fourtccn-yea old style
Potts Well don't suppose II is her
fault She either has biz sister or
she is the daughter OF widow-Lon-
don Telegraph
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
JUDGE coe. Solomon One Better

In Asheville, n. c.. Judge decided
that hostlcr charged with drunken
ness was not to blame. because he had
been sold horse lininent by druggist.
who knew what he really wanted 1t
for, so he Aned the druggist-but. on
second thought. he also held the
hostler for cruelty 10 animals In de-
priving horses Of medicine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

Ana,ol,ists fancifully call the big
tendon Of the heel tendon Achilles,
after the Greek hero. The mythology
cal story goes frat his mother, Thetis,
holding him 10y the heel. dipped him In
the river Styx to make him invulnera-
BILE But Paris inflicted wound that
proved fatal on the heel that had not
been immersed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Banled.

"Mr. Dubwaite talks In his sleep and
II is causing Mrs. Dubwaite great cca-
Germ"
"That shows she's true woman.
"Exactly what I was telling Dub
waite. She's probably worried because
she can't understand what he Says"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Late Suppers.

FOUL have 10 cut ont those late
supDers. under the economy regula-
tons
ION the contrary. when | want an
extra heavy meal Til have 10 get up
and cook II in the middle OF the night
when nobody Will see me-"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Uncle Nv ExpIains.

"Why," asked the summer boarder,
"are they SO often referred 10 as 'smil-
ing fields of corn'f'
Because" replied Uncle Hyperbole
Medders. "the fool questions some city
folks ask when they see cornflelds
make EN- smile. from ear to ear
Ihe Lamb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
CONTESTS STANDING.
Report Shows Union School Leading
in Library Contest.

The report compiled in the library
contest this week by the manager
shows that the Union school is lead
ing in the vote getting, with the high
school just behind in the standings.
part Of the week on business
The standings follow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

Friend calling on dcntIst)-My head
aches terribly. Dentist tabsentminded-
ly)-Why don't yoa have It outy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

One kind OF happiness is 10 know ex-
actly at what point to be miserable =
la Rochefoucauld
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Utilization Of Waste.

The utilization of waste In the
battle-wrecked parts OF France has
been reduced Ia Il science. All the
pieces OF shell. cases, unexploded
bombs, haverSacks. helmets. canteens,
and even old rags are picked up and
sent down To the base 10 be utilized
in some form or another. Al one
spot 10000 old shoes were being re-
paired when war correspondent
visited IT, The upper part Of an old
shoe is often converted into shoe
faces by an ingenious machine invent
Cd by an Irish shoemaker. One thou
sand five hundred French girls are
employed AT one salvage shop convert
ing overcoats picked up on the fields.
she Knew Hor Country.
In kindergarten class flags we're
shown. aud in answer to question a
little girl gave the response that was
expected VI her:
This Is the flag of my country.
and what Is III, l''ue az yonr coun
try!' was tie next pgestion.
"'Tis of thee" was the prompt reply.
indianapolis News
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

Japanese bread Is shaped somewhat
like n stick or bamboo, being sold In
strings
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06

Douglas Fairbanks, in THE Man
from Painted POST" Idlehour, soon
ADV.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
MARKET REPORT.
Grain Market.

Following is the market report. 10
lally. secured at noon Thursday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-12-06
Poultry.

Fatty" Arbuckle, in FATTY at Co
ney Island" ldlehour, soon.-Adv.
Hispano América., 1917-09-23

cia de la revision total o parcial de
los Pactos suscritos en- Washington
y especalmente para la reorganiza-
cion de la Corte de Justicia Centroa-
mericana por medic de una prorroga
de la Convention que lie dio origen.
Mi Gobierno, al acoger la iniciativa
del Gobierno de Costa Rica, Sc ha per-
mitido insinuar la convenience de que
la Conferencia de Plenipotenciarios
que Sc proyecta, Sc coupe primordial-
mente de establecer las bases de u
Mon de Centric America, por conside-
rar que es llegado ell momento de re-
construir la nacionalidad de la cual
nuestras ~Republicas no SON sino frac-
clones ~disgregadas. Ha tornado en-
cuenta mi Gobierno, para hacer esta
iniciativa, no solo las marcadas mani
festaciones de centroamericanismo
que hacen hoy mas vivamente los
Pueblos y Gobiernos del Istmo, sino
tambien las dificultades presentes de
TODD orden, y las que podran sobre-
venir en- 10 future, a cada una, separa-
damente, de las Rep1blicas de Cen
tro America.
Con instrucciones especiales del
senior Presidente de la R%epublica, So
meto respetuosamente a la ilustrada
consideration del Gobierno de Vues-
ira Excelencia esta iniciativa, a la que
Sc dara forma practica de com1n "a
cuerdo, n vez cue todos los gobier-
nos de las republicas hermaras la juz-
guen oportuna y conveniente.
Me permito remitir a Vuestra Exec
lencia copia de la nota dirigida al Co.
bierno de Costa Rica, y lie ruego ia
vorecerme O su Contestacion.
Hispano América., 1917-09-23
Aho ". Tercera epoca. No. 179.

tisfactoria, Ell gobierno cortaria sus
relaciones, de la misma manera que
10 haria con Inglaterra o con cual-
quier pals que no r~espetara su neu-
tralidad. Nosotros, continue, no te-
especial empeno en- vender
nuestro trigo a Alemania y es posi-
bic que en- nuestros intereses este
venderlo a los PASSES con quien Sc ha
estado negociando, y esos PASSES son
principalmente Inglaterra y los Esta-
dos Unidos. que fueron los que COM
praron Ell trigo el ano pasado y sin
duda 10 volveran a comprar otra vez.
Pero debemos prepararnos para ira
tar a todos de iguai manera'.
Fl mismo senior Bossi Caceres diJo
que no tenia informes oficiaies de 10
que habia pasado q tire las relaciones
de Alemania y Suecia en- Argentina,
V que no estaba autorizado, por 10
tanto, a hacer ninguna declaration
sobre el particular.
Hispano América., 1917-09-23
LOS PELIGROS DE LA NEU-
TRALIDAD HISPANO AME-
RICANA SON PAVORO-
SOS

"El Tempo, de Lima, publica un
vibrante a%rticulo en- contra de la neu-
tralidad de los paises hispanoameri-
canos en- la guerra europea y Sc pro-
nuncia por la causa de los aliados. FL
diario peruano, dice entre otras CO.
sas:
"Hehos y numeros por nosotros CT
tados han comprobado hasta la evil
dencia, que la sofa protection pasiva
a las naves mercantes alemanas re-
fugiadas en- nuestros puertos, equiva-
lie a un estlmulo de la pirateria sub
marina. Asi en- 10 demas.
tina, y con ella la peruana, juguetes
quizas una y otra de la prusianofila
diplomacia del Mapocho; la bora de
subterfugios, de las tergiversaciones
y de los equilibrios ha pasado. Hay
que estar con Prussia o contra Prussia.
Pero estar con Prussia, va 10 saben,
es quedar exclude del iuturo concier-
to de la humanidad.
"Por 10 que al Peru toca, no pare
&c possible 1rnaginar crimen mas gran
de. OCCASION cs para el esta de dignifi-
carse y lev%antarse de entire sus ruiz
mas. Su condicion de desposeido lie
dictaba la obligation de ser en- Anne
RIGA ell primer protestatorio. iQue lu-
gar tan hern:oso hubiera podido ocu-
par en- ell csperado Congreso de las
Naciones!... Pero hoy, como hace
Glen amos, cs victima de sus p~ropios
~gobernantes, que no comprenden nj
sienten los intereses nacionales.
Use resignara este pueblo a este
v%erdadero suicidio? La gran manifes-
tacion ell IA de julio en- honor de la
Francia, preludio de una vigorosa re-
accion popular, nos mueve a pensar
que no Y 81 este estimulo no bastase,
traiga luz d los cerebros la experien-
cia de 10 que las riberas del Plata va
acaeciendo...Los peligros de la "neu-
tralidad teutona son "pavorosos".
Hispano América., 1917-09-23
LA ACTITUD DE ARGENTINA
ANTE LAS DIFICULTADES
ALEMANAS

Tema de debate ha sido EN- los Ill
limos dias la dificultad que tuvo el
cOnde Karl Won I.uxburg, ministro
imperial de Alemania en- Buenos All
res con la cancilleria de la r~epublica
Argentina.
La excitacion popular en- Buenos
Aires culmino con las manifestation
mes tumultuosas que tuvieron lu-
gar Ell dia trece en- las GALES de la ciu-
dad, Y que segun los ca~blegramas de
la prensa, degeneraron en- motines y
ataques a la legacion y al club alema-
mes y a la reduction del %periodico
~germanofilo LA Urion".
La polic'a tomo cartas en- el asun-
to y hubo cheques entire ella y los
cuales fueron de serias consecuen-
cias como Ell que ocrrrio en- la elegan-
tie avenida Florida.
FL ministro de R~elaciones Exte-
liores y Cultos, doctor Pueyrredon,
expidio sus pasaportes al condo von
Luxburg y elevo una energica que
ia al gobierno imperial aleman por
conducto del doctor Luis B. Molina,
ministro argentine en- Berlin.
Parece que el gobierno del Kaiser
desaprob6 la conducta del conde o
Luxbur y las frases de este EN- los
despachos cablegraficos que provo
oarOn Ell escandalo: pero como quiera
que la exchsa ha partido del subse-
cretario de Estado, Ell ministro Pue-
yrredon ha notificado al r~epresentan-
tie de la republica en- Berlin, que la
declaration satisfactoria respectful
debe ser especialmente acordada por
el gobierno y autorlzada por ell secre-
tario doctor Won Kuehlmann, que sc
dice esta en- Munich.
Ell doctor Molina ha informado a
SUI gobierno que Ell conde Luxburg ha
sido llamado a Berlin y que informa-
"a personalmente al secretario de Re
laciones Exteriores TODD 10 que ha a
contecido.
Como la prensa ha venido insistien-
do en- que la Argentina estaba dis
puesta a vender su cosecha de trigo
a Alemania, fue aqui interpelado ell
consul general de la Republica, senior
Horacio Bossi Caceres para que IN
formara 10 que sobre ell particular ma
bia V Ell honorable f%uncionario dlJo
q IN reporter del San Francisco Chr
onicle que su pals siempre habia con
servado su neutralidad y la continual
ria c~onservando hasta ell fin de la
guerra. FL senior Bossi Caceres agre-
go:
"Oue 81 la conducta de Alemania
Argentina no era correcta y sa-
Hispano América., 1917-09-23
La unidad nacional de Centre America.

Con sentimiento de mi mas alta y
distinguish consideration, me suscri-
DO de Vuestra Excelencia muy aten-
to y S. S.
CD MARIANA VAZOUEZ
Ex%celentfsimo senior Ministro de Re-
laciones Exteriores. Guatemala. -
San Observation-Disclosures.
Hispano América., 1917-09-23

FL espiritu de Morazan
flota en- estos mOmentos
IN ell ambiente de las re-
publicas centric america
mas y pone de nuevo a
prueba las virtudcs de los
hombres publicos de los
cincO Estados istmicos.
Del Presidentc Bertrand,
d. Honduras es la gloria de
haber irticiado este nuevo
mOvimiento de union, con
motive de la denuncia que
hizo el gobierno de Nj
caragua de la convention
celebrada en- Washington
Ell 20 de diciembre de 1917.
creadora de la Corte de
Justicia centroa mericana.
FL gobierno de Costa
Rica, ante la actitud de
la r~epublica de Nicaragua,
propuso la reorganization
de la Corte aludida por
Ioc Jap,kc Ec+aJnc CoOor
ticipes de la idea de con-
servarla y ofrecio la hos
pitalidad del pals para cue
Sc celebrara en- 81 la con-
ferencia de los plenipo-
tenciarios que deberian
tratar aquel importante "a
sunto.
FL Dresidente Bertrand.