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Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
WILL STAND TOGETHER so LONG
AS ENEMY INSISTS ON MAX
ING SEVERE DEMANDS.
AMERICANS REPORT HOME
Loyalty to Cause on Part Of Aus
trians is Now Causing Some
Troublesome Would Annex
All Captured Territory.

Berne, Switzerland-(Fro a staff
correspondent of the Associated
Press)-There is no doubt in the
minds of Americans who have come
to Switzerland from Germany since
the severance of diplomatic relations
between Berlin and Washington that
the German public today presents a
solid front. Any danger of serious
internal disturbances such as has
been limited at in publications out
side of Germany is regarded as be-
ing as remote as it was many months
ago. Nevertheless the state of pub
lie opinion has become a pressing
problem, especially during the last
few weeks.
From these Americans some of
whom have been exceptional oppor-
tunities to study internal conditions
in Germany, the following informa-
ton, representative of their general
ly expressed views, has been OBJ
tained:
LOOKED Like OOuDle-SroSS.
The attitude of the German people
became more of problem when the
break with America occurred, not be.
cause of any overwhelming majority
opposed to the break, but because
it followed so closely on the heels of
the widespread peace talk, coming at
a time when the yearning for ces-
sation of hostilities had lately re-
ceived such enormous impetus
There exists in Germany a cynical
though not disloyal, minority, which
frankly believes the peace offer was
not made in the expectation that
peace could be brought about, but
for the purpose of heartening a large
but only potentially dangerous STRAIT
um Of the population which is tired
of war. This section has been an
tagoniZed by the unsilencable and un-
controllable Pan-German element that
has clamored for the annexation of
everything thus far conquered, or at
territory Although naturally -unor-
ganized, this stratum is very extens-
i've. 1t has taken the attitude that
the war and the causes thereof are
none of it's affair." and that annexa-
tions would be of doubtful value. A
majority of this element is indiffer-
ent whether Belgium is retained or
returned. 1t longs with increasing
anxiety for peace.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
Episcopalians Raise the $4,000, 900.

New York.-Bishop William Law.
renee of Boston announces that the
old age pension fund which the Epis-
copal church is raising had passed
the $5,000,000 mark. Original esti.
mates, he explained, required this
sum as a minimum if the movement
was to be a success.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
Stop Canadian Women

Halifax, N. S.-Twenty-five Cana
dian women and children who arrived
here on steamship from the United
States for Europe were taken off by
government officials under regula-
ton which provides that women and
children may not sail for England at
present. Three American women were
permitted to continue the voyage
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
WHOLE NATION STIRRED BY SEA
ATTACK RESULTING IN LOSS
OF ss,ooo,ooo.
RICH CARG0ES SENT DOWN
Days sinkings Total 24,292 Tons
Teutons Pleased With Divers
Work-Raises Issue Between
Britain and Holland.

Widespread indignation is reported
to have been caused in Holland by
the torpedoing of seven Dutch steam
ers in the western approaches to the
English channel announcement Of
which was made in London Saturday.
Three of the vessels, with total OF
1876 tons, were sunk and the other
four, although severely damaged, re-
manned afloat. The crews of all seven
are believed to have been saved. The
Amsterdam bourse was weak after
the announcement.
Eight million dollars was the esti-
mated value Of the Dutch vessels.
The Menado, owned by the Rotter-
dam Lloyd's, and the Bandoeng, own
ed by the Royal Dutch Lloyd's, each
carried $1,OO0,OOO cargoes of tobac-
CO and other valuable goods, such
as skins from the Dutch East Indies,
consigned to the Dutch government.
Expected Safe Passage.
The Dutch foreign office stated that
the seven steamers had availed them
selves of a German offer to sail to-
gether from a British port, believed
to be Falmouth, on February %. The
total tonnage sunk for the day, in
Guiding the Dutch and four British
steamers. was 24,292.
German naval and military leaders
in Berlin estimated that the total
tonnage sunk during February would
exceed 100000 and expressed salts
faction with the achievements of the
German submarines.
Had Safe Conduct, Is Belief.
Falmouth, Feb. pa fleet of sew
en- Dutch vessels left Falmouth on
Thursday, three being outward bound
from Holland and four homeward
bound. The steamers had come into
Falmouth, at different dates and had
been released at the special request
of the Dutch government.
No inquiry was made of the Brit
ish authorities as to what was the
best way of sailing or as to the prop
er precautions to take, as it was be-
lieved the ships were sailing under a
safe conduct from Germany and the
captains received special private in
structions from the Dutch govern
ment. An official of the Dutch lega-
ton at London came to Falmouth and
interviewed privately the captains of
the seven ships so as to be sure that
they understood instructions. The
vessels bore the customary marks
and lights.
Vessels and Cargoes.
When they were a short way from
Falmouth (at the western end of the
English channeD they were attacked
by a German submarine and three
vessels were sunk and four damaged
seriously.
Raises Issue.
The stoppage Of a considerable
and allied ports has raised an issue
between Great Britain and Holland,
according to the Gazette de Holland.
Transport Sunkl Heavy Loss
Berlin.-The admiralty. announces
that the Italian transport Minas, car
dying 1000 soldiers to Saloniki has
been sunk and that all on board ex-
cept two men perished. An announce
ment by the admiralty says the trans
port Minas carried large quantity
of ammunition and.3 100000 marks in
gold.
Dutch vessel owners are to blame,
says Germany. The ships sailed de-
spite warning given by Berlin. They
nipkQ6 tho dox fo
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
To Lift Greek Blockade

Paris.-Definite announcement was
made here that the blockade of Greece
will be lifted when King Constantine
gives complete satisfaction to the de-
mands of the entente allies.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01

unwholesome atmosphere and tempta-
tions to degeneracy. 1t is commend
able institution that may we'll find a
larger field of exploitation.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
Edwin Gould, Jr., Killed

Brunswick, Ga.-Edwin Gould, Jr,
son of the New York capitalist, was
accidentally killed with his own gun
while hunting near Jekyl island last
Saturday.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
New Drive for Autos.

A new light automobile is driven
by the friction of drums at the ends
of its crankshaft against the tires
of it's rear wheels, and is steered
through pivoted axles.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
Woman, Age 107, Dies

Sullivan, Ind.-Eleanor Combes, age
107, said to be the Oldest woman in
Indiana, died February %. She was
born October 10, 1910, at Salem, Wash
ington county, Indiana
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01

"You shouldn't allow the little
things of life to disturb you."
II don't know about that A germ
is about the littlest thing I know Of"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-01
pewey's Estate $255,OOO.

ashington.-Admira Dewey's es-
tate is valued at $255,00O.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
Good Enough Reason.

your honor" said the solicitor for
the defense, Il wish to prove by this
question that the witness is n man of
quarrelsome disposition, hard to get
along with, and on bad terms with his
neighbors Now. sir" he continued,
turning again to the witness. 'Td
like to know whose farm is next 10
yours?"
Well" answered the witness,
there's the Billings farm. and the"
stop there. one at "A time. Are
you on friendly terms with Mr.. Bill
tngs?"
II can't say I am"
Are you even on speaking terms
with him."
NO, sir"
Whose fault is it?"
ITS his fault, ] reckon"
"Oh, yes; it's his fault you reckon.
How long has 1t been since you have
spoken 10 him."
about fourteen years, as near as !
can remember"
Now, sir, ] want you to tell this
jury why you have not spoken to Mr.
Billings for fourteen years"
Gentlemen" said the witness.
turning TO the jury ''the reason why I
haven't spoken to Mr.. Billings for
fourteen years is because that's the
length OF time he's been dead. Tit
Bits.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
WHY CHILDREN LEARN
50 EARLY TO LIE
1t Is Not Natural Depravity,
but the Natural Aptness
for Imitation.

why do children lie? Edwin
ruler In Mothers Magazine answers
the question by saying that the i'm
aginauon of child is stronger than
MS intellect that fiction is as real
to child as fact.
The cure of lies inspired by mag
nation he asserts, lis the education
OF the child's intellect to distinguish
between fact and fancy. As his error
Is mental. not moral, his cure must be
mental IT would be grave error of
tIalhihg TO attempt to suppress his
Inauguration as n cure for his nm
truths. Imagination is the mnin-
spring which moves his mentality 10
gro@h, hence 1t should he directed
INTO rational channels and not curbed.
An Unconscious immortality.
only parents who cannot distin-
gulsh between an imaginative un-
truth and a real lie punish such in
fants or scold them for being wicked
The child does not recognize any i'm
moral quality in his untruth because
there is nome Therefore he does not
see the justice of the censure or the
whipping which he has received as
punishment. But he would recognize
as helpful his mothers patient effort
to untangle his imagination which is
so helplessly commingled with facts.
About the age of seven or eight.
the child's mental fog begins to clear
and his mentality develops to the
point where 1t begins to dominate his
imagination. The borderland between
the real and the unreal becomes
more sharply defined and fancy
slowly disengages itself from fact
When such mental development is
reached. the Measurements inspired
by imagination will cease.
Set a Truthful Example.
"A factor for the prevention and
cure of lying in older children is the
good example of parents. Moral sua-
sion is apt to lose its effectiveness
when the mother sends her daughter
to the door to tell the caller that
mother is not in. The parent should
be 'on honor in the matter of truth
fulness. as well as the child. Chill
dren are great imitators. Hold up an
example of scrupulous adherence TO
truth and your part will have been
nobly done"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
Had His Doubts.

The words had been pronounced
which made the blushing debutante
the wife Of q young man of the type
described by blackfaced comedian
as having all of his future behind him.
The couple departed to make their
home in distant city.
"Now, don't forget to mention the
brides going-away dress" said the
proud mother to a society reporter.
81 won't. Leave that TO me-
"Yes, don't forget to mention her
going-a away dress" said the brides
dubious father "for the Lord only
knows what she'll come back in"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
On the Wrong Track.

Little Henry wore his fathers
clothes, which his mother cut down
foi MIN as best she could. As the
little hoy was getting into a vest that
had been cut down from an overcoat
he began to grumble.
Whats the matter now?" asked
father.
why" said Willie. this here
pocket amt got no bottom to IT,"
Pocket. nothing" calculated his
father. That's buttonhole. -
Harpers
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
Rcpartcc.

81 am proud to say that my grand
father made his mark in the world"
observed the conceited youth.
"Well,I suppose nc wasn't the only
man In those days who couldn't write
his name" replied the bored vompan-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
Home Cookery


Clean ham carefully IN cold wuter.
scrubbing The rmd thoroughly with a
brush then soak for twenty four hours
Place ham in "a large vessel cover with
water 10 which two pounds Of sugar
two dozen whole cloves and dozen
small pieces of mace have been added.
Bring gradually TO boil and simmer
gently for five hours. Allow ham 10
cool in the liquor aud when cold re-
move the rind. Thrust in the ham
about two dozen whole cloves at regu-
lar spaces; beat two eggs ana brush
the ham over with the beaten egg. Mix
cupful OF stale bread crumbs, ground
fine, with one tablespoonful OF sugar
and crust the ham over with this. Place
In a hot oven in "a baking pan with a
pint of port wine or sherry and haste
occasionally with this wine until il il
all soaked into the ham
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
ELM HALL

Dr.. and Mrs. O, H. Sly returned
home Thursday evening, after spend
ing a week with their daughter, Mrs.
William Wick, at Ann Arbor, Mich
igan.
Dr.. Shaffer and wife OF Detroit
were called here Wednesday night by
the serious sickness of his brother-in-
law, w Dyer of Ferris. Mr.. Dyer
died Thursday and was buried Sunday
at Ferris center.
Homer Cummings entertained his
father and mother Mr. and Mrs.
George Cummings, and his brother, o.
j. Cummings, and wife of BEDFORD
last week.
Mrs. Libbi Glass of Greenville re-
turned home Tuesday night, after
spending some time caring for her
father, Seneca Sly, who has been very
sick, but is now some better.
Olive Smith returned home Satur-
day evening, after spending two
weeks with his uncle, Carroll Brooks,
in Detroit.
Ira McBaim of Ithaca was in town
Saturday night and Sunday.
William Hills and little boy of
Ithaca visited his father. c. D. Hills,
Sunday
Mrs. William Price went to Belding
Monday morning for short visit.
Sumnie Hoxie was in Detroit last
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
OBITUARY

u. J. Dyer was born in Oakland
county, Michigan, October s, lS43, and
died of pneumonia Thursday, Janu-
airy d, 1917. aged 73 years, 2 months
and 81 days. He moved with his par
ents when a child to Greenville. Mont
calm county. When a boy of about
Id years, they moved to Day town
ship of this county. The deceased en-
listed at the age Of 20, in 1864, and
in April, 1865, he received an honor
able discharge on account of disabil-
ity. He was united in marriage to
Miss Alice T. Shaffer May 3, 1874.
They settled on a new farm in Ferris,
on section twenty-one, and lived there
until 1898, when they moved on their
farm near the Ferris church, where
they have made their home ever since.
The deceased leaves to mourn their
loss, besides his loving wife, his
daughter, Mrs Leslie Woodward, one
grandchild, many other relatives and
a large circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at
the home Sunday, January 18th, at
1000 a. m, Rev. Samuel Bollinger Of
ficiating. Interment was made in the
Ferris cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11

A yardmaster was interviewing APP
plicants for the post of driver of a
NOTORIOUS, and among the volunteers
was an Irishman.
Can you drive car ?" asked the
yardmaster.
Can Oh drive earl" repeated the
lrishman. scornfully.
"Well, suppose you run the bus in
to the shed"
Pat climbed on to the trembling
vehicle. He looked around, spat or
his hand, grabbed the biggest lever
and pulled it for all he was worth
Zip she went into the shed. Pat saw
trouble ahead, and, guessing what
happen, reversed the liver. Out she
went-in again-out again
Then the yardmaster yelled:
Il thought you said you could run a
motor-car?"
But Pat had an answer ready:
"Oi had it in three times. Why
didn't you shut the door,
It'll Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
NORTHWEST SEVILLE

G.. J. Poole was in Riverdale Sat
urday.
A. Ingram was in Mt. Pleasant Sat
urday on business.
Pauline Biggs returned home from
Alma Tuesday.
Mrs J. Guthrie and children spent
Sunday with r Dennninss neal jvi
SEVILLE.
Mrs. George Barkey returned home
Friday. after spending the last ten
days with her daughter, Mrs. John
Loomis, in Owosso
Otto Loomis is visiting friends near
Owosso.
Mrs f. LOOMS and Mrs. L. Mayer
man called on Mrs Travis Friday aft
ernoon.
Mrs A. Campbell, who has been
visiting her daughters in Wisconsin
and Minnesota, returned home Satur-
day night.
Earl Dickinson and Lee Loomis at
tended the skating rink in Riverdale
Saturday night.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
Zeta Sigma

AT the last regular meeting of Zeta
Sigma, the following men were elect
ed:
President-Robert f. McAllister.
Vice President-EarlC Coleman
Secretary-Malcolm Smith.
Treasurer Stanley A. Warner.
First Critic-Chet Robinson.
Second Critic-Leland Fitch.
Albanian Reporter-"Stub" War
ner
Janitor-"M arlette" George ST.
mention.
Phi Phi Alpha
At the last regular meeting of the
society, held December 18th, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for this
term:
President, Carl Titus.
Vice President, Ray Beshgetoor.
Secretary, Emberson Ards.
Treasurer, Thomas Jackson.
First Critic, Lewis Sarvis.
Second Critic, Melvin Vender.
A member of that high profession
whose aim is to clean up things, was
chosen for the honored position of
janitor The lucky man is Homer
Grimes.
Victor Harris was taken into the
society.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
PROGRESSIVE COLUMN

{. s. Clark has bought of the
Alma Home Building Company
nifty six-room house for the
farm, and he says it is the best
he ever saw-much better than
he expected-and that our
house proposition is the best he
knows Of.
The progressive people are
rapidly Joining the ALMA
HOME COMPANY'S P r O.
GRESSIVE COLUMN.
We invite every man and wo-
man in Alma to join our Pro-
gressive column, and help fill
this page.
The following is a list of those
who have purchased house. and
they are having them erected
by the ALMA HOME BUILD
ING CO.
Garland hewitt has purchased
a beautiful six-room bungalow,
with full basement, furnace and
inside toilet. Being elected on
lot fourteen Michigan Heights.
1t is for sale.
Mr.. Garland hewitt has also
purchased a beautiful five-room
bungalow, with full basement,
furnace and inside toilet. 1t is
being erected on lot fifteen
Michigan Heights. 1t is also
for sale, by the ALMA HOME
BUILDING CO.
Mr.. John Chick has purchased
a five-room cottage on a cement
wall, and is having it built by
II is for sale on easy terms.
the ALMA HOME BUILDING
co. 1t is for sale on easy terms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Calkins
have purchased a beautiful six
room bungalow, full basement,
and plumbing. 1t will please you
to watch this house erected. 1t
is not for sale.
Mr.. j. A. Pinkston has pur-
chased two fine artistic houses
from the ALMA HOME BUILD
ING CO., and which are being
erected with inside toilets. They
are for sale on easy terms.
Mr.. Elmer Mapes and wife
have purchased from the ALMA
HOME BUILDING co. beau
tiful six-room bungalow, which
is also being erected by the
ALMA HOME BUILDING CO.
These people have Joined the
Progressive Column and are
more than pleased with their
homes.
You are invited to join the list
and help to BOOM Alma.-Ad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
RURAL NEWS
BY Our own Correspondents
SOUTHEAST COE

Mrs Raymond Leonard, VINO came
10 visit at the home OF Horace Leon
ard December 30th, returned to her
home on New Years Day near FL
Well
Mrs. Minnie Leonard of near Elwell
took Sunday dinner with Mrs. Matt
Pethel and family December 30th.
Elder Murray went to Mt Pleasant
Monday on business.
The little Misses Lillian Johnson
of Shepherd and Adella Leonard of
Coe village spent Saturday with Mas
ter Nelson Becher.
Ed. and Minor Winning was called
home Saturday by the sickness of
their brother, Homer, whom we are
glad to report better.
Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard of Clark
son. who is visiting her daughter and
family in Shepherd, spent last week
with her children and other friends
and relatives here returning TO Shep-
herd Sunday
Elder Murray, Mrs. +. Leonard and
Ella Leonard visited at the home of
Morgan Leonard Thursday of last
week.
Little Miss Lillian Johnson of
Shepherd visited at the home of her
sister, Ruth Salisbury, last week re-
turning home Sunday.
Willis Hopkins was home from
Garland several days last week.
Charles Olivar and wife of A Ina
visited the latter's parents Saturday
night and Sunday.
Twenty-four so far has been the
results of our two weeks revival
meetings, held by Elder Murray, and
the good seed that was sown is sure
to grow. Converts are mostly heads
of families
There is a great deal of sickness
from colds and la grippe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
Fish Puddins.

Two pounds of fresh fish. two eggs.
Grated onion to taste. Cook fish until
tender in water Ia which little salt
has been added When done remove
bones and mash. To the fish add
white sauce. onion and eggs, beaten to
gether until very light. Crease mold,
put In fish mixture and set In pan OF
hot water. Allow To steam for forty
minutes. keeping water just below
boiling point. Before putting into oven
sover pudding with oiled paper Gar
nish with lemon and parsley before
serving
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
PAINFUL COUGHS RELIEVED

DIR. Kings New Discovery is a
soothing, healing remedy for coughs
and colds that has stood the test of
nearly fifty years. For that cough
that strains the throa: and saps the
vitality try DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. The soothing pine balsams and
mild laxative ingredients soon drive
the cold from the system. Have a
bottle on hand for winter colds, Group,
grippe and bronchial affections. At
your druggist. 5Oc.-Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
Snartly Said

1t is not worth while 10 work your
self 10 death to make n living.
The man who knows Il allow the
neighbors seek 10 avoid him.
What's the use Of wasting hundred
words when ten will express your
meaning
Judging from the names some chill
dren bear their mothers had the dime
novel habit
Simply because your neighbor Is a
good cook is no reason why you should
happen in just AT mealtime 80 often
When you're looking FOR Sights you
won't have 90 be on the lookout long
before Won will see them on all sides
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
Smothersd Rabbit.

An old rabbit il good prepared in this
way. as it loses none Of its flavor In
boiling Put deep iron pot on the
stove with about two tablespoonfuls Of
smoking hot fat Have the rabbit cut
up. salted and rolled In -four drop In
the pot, sprinkle with pepper and cover
Stir every few minutes until each piece
is good and brown Pour boiling wa
ter enough to cover and boil twenty
minutes. Add little milk and nour
for thickening
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
SCHOOL REPORT

School report Of district No. Z. Ar
cada, for month ending January 9Th
Number of days attended. rs. Mum
Der enrolled. 81. Total attendance
500 Average daily attendance, l8
Those who were neither tardy nor alb
sent for the month: Irene Frankie
Wilbur Ries. zelma and Thelma
Isham. Freda Church and Mabel
Crist.
Visitors for the month were Mary
Beard and Elizabeth Udell. Visitors
are always welcome.
FRANCE BEARD, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11

Alnha Theta

AT the meeting of Alpha Theta the
following officers were elected:
President. Anna Wave Coleman
Vice-P President, Elheda Udelle
Secretary, Catherine Goodwilie
Correspondent, Gertrude Peters
Treasurer, Mildred McConkey
Sentinel. Ruth Boer
Guide, Charlotte HAYES
Albanian Reporter, Muriel Net
zorg.
First Critic, Wilhemine Ritter.
Second Critic. Bessie Creaser.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-01-11
flashed Brown Potatoes.

Cut cold boiled potatoes In small
pieces 1.-TWO cupfulsl season with salt
and pepper. cook three minutes in one
third cupful OF bacon drippings. stir
ring constantly. Let stand few sec
onds 10 brown underneath. Fold like
an omelet and serve on hot platter