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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Cotton Rate Decision

Montgomery, August 6.-(Special.) AFTER
being under consideration for a num-
Der of years. the interstate commerce
commission Monday notified the Alabama
public service commission that it had de-
MED this states request for a reduction
of S1a cents per 100 pounds in the freight
rate on compressed cotton shipped from
Alabama to other states The request
was made by the Alabama commission
so long ago that every person connect
ed with the commission had forgotten
that such case ever existed. No meet
ing of the commission was held Monday,
as no cases were on the docket for the
regular monthly session which was sched-
uled for Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
GENERAL STEINER
is ASSURED OF
KEEPING COMMAND
Kilby and Wallace, in Wash
ington, Say They Are in
Governors Race to
Finish
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, August 6.--(Special.) Sec
rotary Baker has notified Alahamians in
Congress that Gen. Robert E. Steiner
will be retained as the head of what
was, until recently, the Alabama Nation
al Guard. The only other Albanian
applying through friends for general
ship in the reorganizaed army is Will
liam B. Screws, captain in the regular
army, now serving as colonel of tine
Fourth Alabama. The indicati are
that Captain Screws will be promoted to
a colonelcy in the new national army.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Tobacco Habit
Easily Overcome

A New Yorker. of wide experience
3as written a book telling how the to-
bacco or snuff habit may be easily
and quickly banished with delightful
benefit. The author. Edward J. Woods.
925 S, Station E. New York City, will
mail his book free on request.
The health improves wonderfully aft
or tobacco craving is conquered. Calm
ness, tranquil sleep clear eyes, normal
appetite, good digestion, manly vigor,
strong memory and general gain in
fits reported. Get rid of that nervous,
irritable feeling; no more need Of pipe.
cigar, cigarette, snuff or chewing to-
bacco to pacify morbid desire
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07

Washington, August -6.-(Special.)
The department of justice today pa
rolled Blake Campbell, serving SEN
tence for embezzlement committed
while employed by the First National
bank of Montgomery two years ago.
Mr. Campbell is brother of Al Camp
bell, Birmingham citizen. and broth
er-in-law of Sidney ]. Cats, COVER
nor of Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Deeds Recorded

$650-North Birmingham Land company
to J. e. Fuqua. lots ! and 2. block 80.
Addition No. 5.
s750-M. c. Pugh to E. w. Stephens,
part OF the north half OF the southwest
quarter of east quarter section 8, town
ship IA. range south of range west
$6S0-E. w. Stephens to S. c. Stephens,
part of north half of southwest quarter
Of east quarter of section ., township IA.
south of range 2 west.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Four Hundred Bales of
Cotton Sold for S51 200

Montgomery, August Especially
hundred bales of cotton sold in the Mont
gomery market Monday brought $51,260 or
SIPS is a bale This is one of the largest
Of the many large sales made here this
/ sea son
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Stray Bits Of News
Concerning and About
Men in the Ranks

Washington, August 6.-American citi-
zen soldiers, whether located in canton
ments of the national army, mobilization
centers of the National Guard, or even
in France with the expeditionary forces,
may vote at the fall elections if their
respective states establish voting machin-
cry at the camps.
Provost Marshal General Crowder said
tonight that there was no bar to the
voting of guardsmen or drafted soldiers
so far as the federal government was
concerned and that the only obstacle
would be the absence of state legislation
on the subject. Many states have laws
permitting citizens under arms to vote
when away from the home precinct. Sub
stantially the same process as that by
which guardsmen on the border voted
last year will be followed this fall. bal
lots of soldiers from states making the
necessary arrangement being mailed from
the camps or cantonment
Every state is the Judge OF the vot-
| ing qualifications of it's electors. but in
the absence of presidential or congress
sional campaign it is doubtful if many
states will care to undertake polling any
OIL their men VINO may De III rance
| this year.
| Great Lakes, ILL.,, August 6.-Ten thou
sand bluejackets at the United States
naval training station here weigh an ag-
gregate of rs tons more than they did
one month ago. A record of the ply
steal condition of the enlisted men. COM
pleted today. shows that each has gained
an average of Is pounds in weight The
1 general health of the men was pronounced
excellent by the naval examining physi-
clans, who said the regularity of naval
| life, the required daily baths and exer-
else and removal from the temptations
I OF civil life have 10 enefited every man.
| Boston. August 6.-To assist in the re-
cruiting of the American force of avia-
| tors and observation balloon pilots Lieut..
Charles ]. Glidden, aeronautical officer of
| the northeastern department, sent tele-
grams tonight to the governors of all the
states and to former Presidents Roose-
welt and Taft. asking for an expression
of their views on the importance of the
air service in war. Replies by telegraph
were requested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
CANDIDATES IN WASHINGTON

Washington. August ESPECIAL. ALA
bama's announced candidates for govern
or, Thomas E. Jlilby of Admission, and
John H. Wallace, Jr. of Huntsville are
in Washington. While both have talked
intimate politics with friends their only
public statement is to the effect that
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued to the
following yesterday in the probate court:
Jacob Wiece of Vicksburg to Mrs. Rose
Silver.
Watson H Mattox of Birmingham to
Miss Mary Edith Duncan.
Gordon G. Elliott of Birmingham to
Miss Margaret Barker. :.
George G.. Worsham of Birmingham to
Miss Charlotte NJ. Dixon.
Otis Preston of Birmingham to Miss
Flossie Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Gore, Reed, Hard.Dick.
Are Main Obstacles to
Passage of Food Bill

Washington of Senate debate the
bitter
drafted by the conferees admnstra
Wed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
BLAKE CAMPBELL PAROLED

they will see the fight through to the
finished"
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THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. August 6.-WeatheF
forecast for Alabama. and Mississippi:
Occasional thundershower Tuesday
and probably Wednesday.
Tennessee: Thundershower Tues
day cooler by night; Wednesday prob
ably thundershowers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
Local Data

For the "a hours ending at p. M,
August 6, >1917:
Highest temperature .................... 81
Lowest temperature .................... GO
Mean temperature ...................., 70
Normal temperature .................. SO
Deficiency in temperature since jan
/, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. liz
Total rainfall since Jan. ........... As, 81
Excess rainfall since Jan. 1........-..1 3 10
Relative humidity Z a. m. ........... sc
p. m. .........'.'.-.'....'.... %
p. m. ......................... So
F.. C. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
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GORE DENOUNCED

Senator Chamberlain denounced Sen :
ator Gore and others who are oppos-
ing the bill when the Oklahoma sen
ator suggested that Senate members of
the conference committee who favored
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29

To the Electors. Of the Township OF
Arcadia. Gratiot County, Michi-
gan:
You will take notice that at the
next general election and annual
township meeting. to be held in said
township Of Arcadia, Gratiot county,
Michigan, on Monday, the 2nd day OF
April, a. ID. 1917, there will be sub
mitted TO the qualified electors Of said
township of Arcadia the question of
changing the boundaries of the city
of Alma, Michigan. by detaching from
said township of Arcadia and annex
ing to the said city of Alma the fol-
Lowing described territory. to-wit.
The northeast quarter and the
southwest quarter, and the east one
half Of the northwest quarter of sec
ton two: also the south half of
section three, and the southeast quar-
ter of section four. all in township
eleven. north, range three, west, same
being known as Arcadia township,
Gratiot county, Michigan.
Dated this 18th day Of March, A. d.
1917
b. I. CLINE,
Township clerk Of the Township OF
Arcadia tS8-2t-c)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
WIN DEBATE
High school Debators Defeated VT
Pleasant Here.

Two good debates. one here and one
at Mt Pleasant, last Thursday even
ing were won by the Alma high
school debators. who outdid the lads
from the Normal town on both sides
oil the question, Resolved, That the
Railroads Of the United States Should
be owned and Operated by the Federal
Government"
At Mt Pleasant the Alma team.
taking the affirmative. gave the Mt.
Pleasant lads great battle. The
stronger Alma team made the trip
away. Alma's team showed a better
knowledge of the question at every
stage, and were much better in deliv-
cry. Sharrar, Notestein and Wyatt
composed the team that debated at VI.
Pleasant Miss Sloan. Prof. Bcddow
and Attorney Mcnamara were the
Judges at Mt. Pleasant. Alma has a
two to one decision at Mt Pleasant
Pettyjohn. Olmstead and Desmond
gave the visitors real live battle
here, and were awarded unanimous
verdict from the judges. Alma took
the negative here. The judges for
tbs debate at Alma were n. c. Moore,
Prof. He4hes and Attorney ID. L. John
son
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
Michigan Automobile
Owners
are favored with
Mutual Insurance

The farmer of the state as well aS
the lawyer and banker feels the need
OF keeping his automobile insured
against the damage claims and suits
together with fire and theft
When the farmers began to buy au-
tomobiles they found that with the in
creased number, accidents would often
occur in which some person would be-
injured, horse would become fright
ened, running away and injuring the
driver, etc. Damage claims were
brought entailing the expense OF de-
Tending lawsuit or paying large
Judgment, possibly $4,000 This con
dition has created demand Mich.
gan is the only state that has large
mutual insurance company protecting
against fire. theft and liability and it's
rapid growth and success Is being
watched by other states.
The cost in stock companies foi this
Insurance has been about $50 per
year, but on the mutual plan with Il
large membership it is estimated that
he cost is about two cents per day
A man who is able TO own an au
tomobie is willing TO lay aside a few
dollars each year TO protect this car
against fire and theft and the accu-
mutations OF years from damage
suits.
The past week an automobile was
stolen from Arthur Sine, farmer
near Springport; another one was
stolen from the barn of David La
Flame, Romulus; a car burned on II
farm near Jonesville. and another one
near Frankenmuth. In every paper
you read Of damages done by auto.
mobile owners 70 person and prop
erty
As only about four per cent die
leaving an estate of over 81 900, but
few are able to stand heavy losses
without protection; that is the reason
that 1900 policies have been issued
by the Citizens Mutual Automobile
Insurance company of Howell
The cost is Sl.0O for policy plus 25
cents per II. +. to join.
The company is now starting on the
third season; 245 claims have been
promptly paid.
Write Frank French, Elwell. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
MOTHERS

Should see that the whole family
take at least three or four doses of
thoro, purifying system cleaning
Medicine this spring. Now is the
time. The family will be healthier,
happier and get along better if the
blood is given thoro purifying, the
stomach and bowels cleaned out, and
the germs OF winter, accumulated in
the system driven away. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is the very best
and surest Spring Remedy 10 take.
Get it at once and see the difference
il the whole family. Their color will
he better, they'll feel fine and be well
and happy. 35c. The best Spring
tonic-laxative, purifier Look Pater
son Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
ELECTION NOTICE

70 the Electors OF the Township OF
Pine River, Gratiot County Mich
igan
You will take notice that at the
next general election and annual
township meeting, to be held in said
township Of Pine River. Gratiot coun-
~, Michigan. ON Monday, the 2nd
day of April, a, D. 1917, there vii
, 10 submitted to the qualified electors
Of said township of Pine River the
question Of changing the boundaries
of the city Of Alma, Michigan, by de-
taching from said township of Pine
River and annexing to the said city
Of Alma the following described ter
ritory, to-wit
The northeast quarter Of section
thirty-three. the north one-half Of
sections thirty-four and thirty-tive,
the southeast quarter of section thir-
ty-five, and the east one-half of the
southwest quarter of section thirty
five, all in township twelve. north,
range three, west, same being known
ns Pine River township. Gratiot coun-
~ Michigan
Dated this 10th day of March, A. y.
1917.
DON +. HAYES.
Township Clerk ~ the Township of
Pine River. ts32t-c)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
ELECTION NOTICE

To the Electors Of the City Of Alma,
Michigan.
Take notice that at the next general
and annual election held IN the said
city of Alma. Michigan, on Monday,
April =. 1917. there will be submitted
to the qualified electors of said city OF
Alma the question Of changing the
Boundaries Of said city Of Alma by de-
taching certain territory from the
townships OF Pine River and Arcadia
respectively, and annexing the same
to the said city Of Alma; said terri
tory being described as follows. TO
wit:
The northeast quarter Of section
thiIty-thrce. the north one-half OF sec
lions thirty-four and thirty-fiye, the
southeast quarter OF section thirty
five and the east one-half of the south
west quarter Of section thirty-five, all
in township twelve, north, range three,
west, same being known as Pine River
township, Gratiot county. Michigan;
also the northeast quarter and the
southwest quarter and the east one
half Of the northwest quarter OF sec
ton two; also the south one-half OF
section three, and the southeast quar-
ter OF section four, all in township
eleven, north. range three. west, same
being known as Arcadia township,
Gratiot county. Michigan.
Dated this 18th day of March. A. ID
1917.
CARL H.. GALLAGHER.
City Clerk Of the City Of Alma, Mich
fs3-2t-c)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29

LlNSEED.oIL FOR TREES

A curious method of reviving Ian
gushing or dying trees was reported
recently 10 the French Academy Of
Agriculture after being tested sue
cessfully in experimental gardens as
Autun, according to the April Popu-
lai Mechanics Magazine. The earth
was first removed so as to lay bare
the larger root branches, IN winch
longitudinal Sits were then cut and
kept open BY wedges. These cuts
were we'll rubbed with linseed oil and
after awhile numerous small roots
appeared forming a sort of fur, and
the trees so treated rapidly gained
new life and vigor The method was
recommended for trial in the case Of
languishng fruit trees.--Popular
Mechanics Magazine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
THE CIVIC LEAGUE
AN OPINION

Ithaca, March -. 1917.
Charles Going. Esq..
Riverdale. Michigan.
Dear Sir:
submit the following IN reply t
your inquiry in reference to the con
struction OF section fifteen of act No
go of Public Acts of 1915 which
reads:
"All caucuses. conventions or pri
mary elections held for the purpos,
OF nominating candidates for any elec
ton shall be held at least twenty
days before such election and in suffi
cient time that ballots may be print
&c and in the hands of the variou.
county. township. village OF city
clerks, the number of days before
election as herein provided"
In section five of said act it pro
vides that such ballots in township,
and villages, which are not printed by
the order of the county clerk, shall
be in the hands of the township OF
village clerks at least twelve days be-
fore the election.
Under the early decisions OF ouI
supreme court the rule was in con
STRUNG similar provisions. that there
must be the full number Of days be-
tveen the date upon which service
was made and the return day. Blu,
in the case of Chaddock VS.. Barry, 80
Michigan SAP, the early cases were
ovelruled and the rule established
that the first day is TO be excluded
and the last day included and this
rule has been followed for the last
twenty-five years.
In the recent case Of In re: Mil
lcr's Estate l73 Michigan 467. in con
structing statute that provided that
citation should be served not less
than fourteen days between the time
so appointed, the court said:
Under this statute the day OF hear
ing is included and the day of service
excluded"
If your caucus was held March 18th
and the ballots were in the hands of
your township clerk twelve days be-
fore your election to be held April
2nd, the aboy. statute has been com
Piled with and such ballots would be
valid
Very truly yours,
o. G. FUTILE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
WHAT WE LACk

The lack OF adequate water and
er systems, of walks and good
.ets, is one of the greatest draw
ks Of the city Of Alma today.
fanny new houses would be built in
subdivisions Of Alma this sum
if these needs could be supplied
all Alma do this, or shall we stop
advancement Of the city Of Alma
laying down
is the addition OF S750,00O new
uilding to the Republic Motor Truck
'cmpany. Inc. any inscentive for the
.eople Of Alma to wake up and make
improvements that encourage people
build houses to care for the in
:. ease in population. If our people
sin lend a hand and all boost. Alma
viii be $4,000 in three years.
Alma's future depends upon the at
V that its citizens will take with
next few weeks, and they
nder deeply on the question.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
AMERICAS STAND

!. Npited States has taken a def
Auati& in regard 20 the German
tent, ana stand taken by the presi-
meet the Nich will without question
ongress oNehearted support of the
U meet r., u United States which
'onday. i special session, starting
The Tn
III war ed States is face TO face
.stion h, There seems 10 be little
nerica hz what war is to come, as
Getting na stood all that a self-re-
honor ION can stand. and keep
I behoovs
as TO stas the people OF the United
nd htnd firmly behind the pres
blind any action that con-
take with the president.
lof the United States need
Il, presenting common
t the country may be
e from the present grave
more honor in the eyes
than it has had at any
ast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29

springGs here; the signs are many
The 2lsyof March has come and gone
The LITTLE lassie skippeth with her
rope; ,6he small boy assembleth him
self TO play marbles; the sound OF
the carpet beaten is heard in the
lard; and the robin carols his matin
But more than all this, the germ OF
the spring fever, is abroad and incitcs
to duty. and we make this straight
forward, sensible, suggestion to you
householders, and housewives; clean
up your dooryards. The passing of
the snow leaves exposed bits of cord
paper, etc. The accumulation of the
winter months is unsightly in the
light of the spring sunshine. Do this
at once. Not only make clean your
own dooryard, but urge and assist
your neighbor to do;the same. Make
a sweet and beautiful path for the
green of summer, that you may not be
ashamed to have her tread therein
We would not offer advice to builders
and buyers-you must take that from
our city building committee; but we
wish TO impress further suggestion
that i'm building you should not crowd
the front nor side borders leave
room to beautify your premises by
planting shrubs and flowers And 4
little garden spot! Oh, do not neglect
that Just now, while you are anNi.
Gus TO get start, you may not fee
non see the need Remember, YOU
are not building for just today. Think
of the tomorrows and the tomorrowS
when you will be SO happy to rest
awhile beneath your own vine on tree
pluck Il rose from your own bush, e
glorify your breakfast table, or gath
er a fresh garnish from your owr
back garden, Please give all this q
sober thought.
Yours for a practical and beautiful
Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
TIL PHONES FOR YOU TO
USE

Items of interest are things
vat the Alma Record desires,
and We want them all. Ii is
next TO impossible TO get every
aine, and We would appreciate
t, If our friends both in the city
and country would call us up
when they have items. We want
them, and you can get US east
" over either telephone. We
haYe both
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
EATER ALMA

April 2nd, when the
ity of Alma go to the
the residents of Ar
river townships, will
at will have much
er Alma.
Of the city is prac-
er and the city of
need Of further
On, which must come,
IS to continue the pace
set. The addition of the
means much TO the city of
as it will to the townships
effected. The growth of
Jound to aid these townships
er, the voting Of this territory
art Of the city Of Alma, will
these townships OF a burden
tx that it would otherwise
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
EXPRESS THANKS

The farmers Of Pine River township
Who attended the banquet at Alma
last week wish TO express their thanks
TO the Board Of Trade for the most
excellent entertainment given them.
Those who were not present on ac-
count of bad roads We're the lossers.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
WEAK, SORE LUNGS
Restored To Health BY Vinol

Camden, n. IL had a deep seated
cough, was rundown, and my lungs were
weak and sore. had tried everything
suggested without help. One eve
ming read about Vinol and decided
to try it. Soon noticed an improve
ment. kept on taking it and today
am we'll man. The soreness Is all
gone from my lungs, do not have any
cough and have gained fifteen pounds. y
FRANK HILLMAN.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs. colds ard bronchitis and for all
weak. rundown conditions
Look Paterson Drug Co. Alma. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
REPUBLICAN TICKET
State Ticket.

''or Justices of the supreme court
IN w Stone of Marquette and
,nz c. Kuhn Of Detroit.
,egcnts OF the University OF Mich
n-W l.. Clements Of Bay City
James O. Martin of Detroit.
lte superintendent Of public in
lion Rred T.. Keeler Of Lans-
II member Of the state board of
cation Thomas W Nadel Of Oil
II members OF the state board Of
ulture-JaSon Woodman of Paw
and John " Beaumont OF De
IL state highway commissioner
TX r. Rogerts of Lansing
Judicial Ticket.
on circuit Judge Edward J Moi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
CARD OF THANES

We wish TO express our apprecia-
tion to our friends who were 50
thoughtful and extended US SO many
kindness during our recent bereave-
ment.
Dora NJ. Katenhus and Brothers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29

curses to the housing
Alma today is the rent
Al cases have come to
late, when rents have
o an enormous price
, move out. In such
or should assess such
rice in accordance to
property is held at.
md values when peo-
20 do something, is
know of to kill a
has plenty who are
~ process.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-03-29
CitN Ticket.

u nayor-Ira II. Mckinney.
OF treasurer-G. Vernon Wright.
FOR justice of the peace Ito ill va
ncy)-A. II. Stone.