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The Washington times., 1917-01-27
HOT TEA BREAKS
A C0lD-TRY THIS

-e--s--s--e--e-s--s-s---se
Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or, as the German folks
call It. Hamburger Brust Thee" at
any pharmacy. Take tablespoon
full OF the tea. nut a cup of boiling
water upon 1t. pour through a sieve
and drink teacuD full at anv time
II is the most effective wav to break
a cold and cure grin. as IL opens the
pores. relieving congestion. Also
loosens the bowels. thus breaking a
cold at once.
II is inexpensive and entirely veg
etsble. therefore ha rmless -Advt
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
DIED BY HIS OWN HAND
Coroner Issues Certificate In Case
Of William c. La Clair.

After celebrating for more than an
hour. a coroner's jury at the Ninth pre-
cinct police station yesterday found that
William C. La Clair. young newspaper
man. who was found hanging by a neck.
tie to the foot of bed at his home 90
tenth street northeast. came TO his death
by his own hands"
Frank A, Woodfeld. a reporter who
worked with La Clair. testified that the
latter appeared to be in a cheerful
mood when he left the office on Thurs
day afternoon.
Henry T. La Clair, the young mans
father. told the jury he knew OF no
reason why his son should want to kill
himself. Funeral services will be held
at the house Monday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, with the Rev. c. c. Mclean. OF
Douglas Memorial Church. Burial will
be in Rock Creek Cemetery
The Washington times., 1917-01-27

breaking a neck chain she had on.
She says she screamed, and the man
fled from the house and disappeared
through Grant place.
Mrs. Wagner, OF 1910 l street
northwest. told the police her room
was entered with a duplicate key yes
terday and SIS stolen from a hand
bag.
Matt Glazer. of New York, stopping
at downtown hotel. has asked the
police to help him find his wallet
containing 1910, which he said he be-
lieved was slipped from his pocket
by a man whom he described to the
police. on a Pennsylvania avenue car
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27

has harmed him. He began 1t to re
lieve the toothache-
Mr.. Grahame is fond Of the theater
but he does not find time to attend
very often now. He has seen every
famous actor for half generation,
including Murdoch and BooSh, the
assassinator OF President Lincoln He
saw Booth play in Fords Theater'
but that was before the time of Lin
coins death.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
SEEK WoMAN's ASsAILANT
Police Look for Man Who Attempt
ed to Choke Mrs. Howe.

Police throughout the city are
searching for a white man about
thirty years old. who attempted to
choke Mrs. Blanche Howe in the hall
Of her home. 72S Tenth street north
west, WHEN she apprehended him there
about $50 o'clock yesterday evening.
Mrs. Howe told the police that when
the man saw her he explained that
he was looking for room. Suddenly.
she said, he grabbed at her throat.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
PROVIDES BATHING BEACH
Senator Norris Introduces siII for
Tidal Basin Site.

Senator Norris OF Nebraska, who
has long been interested In adequate
bathing facilities for Washington, in
troduced bill in the Senate this sf-
ternoon providing for a public bath
ing house on the Tidal Basin In Po-
toinac Park.
The bill carries an appropriation OF
$4,000. part OF which Is to be ex-
pended for the publication OF the
water. a. .; -
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
THE WEATHER REPORT.

District of Columbia-Overcast and
warmer; probably rain or snow to-
night and Sunday: lowest tempera.
ture tonight 30 degrees.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and warmer.
probably snow or rain tonight and
Sunday.
Virginia - Overcast and warmer.
probably rain In the north and west
portions tonight and Sunday.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27

Middle Atlantic States-UnsettIe
and much warmer weather, with rain
OF snow Sunday and Monday. will be
followed by fair and considerably
colder weather until about Friday,
when snow is again probable.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
W. G. B0YD'S FUNERAL
Services To Be Held At His Resi-
dence Monday Afternoon.

Funeral services for William God
frey Boyd, for thirty:five wears con
nected with the Postoffice Depart
ment, who died Thursday. will be
held at his residenc. 1907 Euclid
street northwest. Monday at .
O'Clock. The Rev. Clarence L. Wise
pastor of the Iowa Avenue NJ r.
Church, will offrciate. Interment
will be I'm Rock Creek Cemetery.
Mr.. Boyd, who was fifty-eight
years old. was member OF the
Association OF Oldest Inhabitants
Dawson Lodge, No. 10, f. A. 4. NJ.
the Compass Masonic Club. tho
Shakespeare Club and the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association.
He Is survived by his wife. two
brothers, five sisters and a grand
child.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
RABBI GR0SSMAN HEARD
Gives First Lecture of Series on He.
brew Traditions and History.

Great Men and Their Influence on
Jewish History" was the subject Of
the first of a series of lectures on
Hebrew traditions and history by Rab-
bi Benjamin L. Grossman.' at the
Adath Israel Temple last night Dr
Grossman reviewed the life Of
Josephus as the first man VII ,
brought any influences TO bear upon
Jewish thought and custom.
The history OF Josepheus had ID
be written under Roman influence
said DR.. Grossman, but later this
influence was lost and he began -
forget ahead in Jewish thought and
religion"
Next Friday DR.. Grossman will con-
tinue his series of lectures on great
men and their relation to the Hebrew
traditions. The public Is invited TO
attend.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
HOWARD BANKS TO PREACH.

Howard A. Banks. secretary to the
Secretary OF the Navy. will speak
from the pulpit OF the Rev. f. Hez
Sven at Centennial Baptist Church
tomorrow evening on The Name
Dwelling" At II a. m. Charles J.
Sheets will speak on Resting and
Wrestling"
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
Trade Commission Accountant
Target for Questions at
HousekeeperS' Alliance.
FEW NOW KEEP ACCOUNTS
How Reconcile Artistic Temper
ament and Household
Bookkeeping?

Isn't Il as hard for a woman of
household accounts as IL would be
for a business man to try playing a
cello or painting a landscape?"
How I'D you keep a household
budget ~ you were the wife of a law
yer. a real estate man, whose income
vsries?"
What proportion OF income should
be allowed for household expenses.
and what proportion for Personal al
lowances?"
THESE were a few OF the questions
fired at Robert T.. Belt. chief 40
couhtant of the Federal Trade Com
mission, when he addressed a meet
of the Housekeepers' Alliance at 1905
Twentieth. street yesterday afternoon.
should Not BE Technical
at rs as necessary for a housewife
to keep accounts as it is for a man
to do so in his business" Mr.. Belt
saids II do believe that they should
he non-technicaI and should get away
from bookkeeping"
Royal Meeker, of the Bureau OF La
hor Statistics, who is conducting the
cost OF living inquiry in Washington,
was introduced as zone who comes
as the horrible example of the eff
fects OF lack OF household account
ing"
Mr.. Meeker whimsically remarked
that ,he trouble OF getting budgets
from families of small income was
enhanced tremendously by the fact
that there just amt no such ami.
NAL" He told how the agents had
20 depend upon the best memory of
the housewives, or seek to train her
in budget keeping, and trust to faith
in the law OF averages to strike
conclusion.
Few Families Keep Accounts.
Take the Case or a family that
gets along on $500 a year." he said.
Maybe we viii ind some marvel Of
efficiency in such a family who
really does keep accounts. She has
not come to fight yet"
Mr.. Meeker said a principal object
of the present inquiry was to deter
mine whether the economic status
OF families of workingmen had i'm.
proved or not since. the lest survey
of the sort in 1901.
1--WE shall find, I am sure. that
there is a difference in the quantity
of meat eaten, and in the quality of
that which IL used" he said. "wheth-
er these families are living better
or worse than families were seven
teen years ago on the same wage
VIII throw much light on economic
progress"
Alliance Oners Aid,
Through Mrs. Flora Mcdonald
Thompson, president OF the alliance,
Mr.. Meeker was rendered the assis-
lance OF the alliance members in
playing big sisters to the effort to
get housewives OF small income to
keep records of expenditures.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
AGED CLERK KEEPS
3 HEALTH RULES
Walk to Work, Drink and Eat
Anything You Like, and
Don't Worry.
SERVED U. S. 81 YEARS
John M. Grahame Is Eighty
Eight. Is Active. and Gives
Good Advice.
SERVED U. S. 81 YEARS
Walk to work.
Drink and eat anything that
appeals to you. -...-..
Don't worry.

These three recipes for good health
are the best obtainable, in the opinion
of John NJ Grahame, for nfty-four
years a clerk in the War Department,
who celebrated his eighty eighth
birthday Thursday.
Mr.. Grahame H. an advocate OF lib
erty in eating, drinking, and think
ing, He saws IL one will eliminate
very and adopt these principles. he
will not need 20 fear that ths under
taker will send his family bill.
Is In Position To Know.
And he really is In opposition TO
know, having lived this doctrine for
the greater part of his life--or since,
in his own words, he became old
enough to manage himse's.
Mr.. Grahame drinks coffes-a great
deal OF it-and he saws this Is
strengthening. None OF the new.
tangled drinks. in his opiuiSn, are
worth trying.
After ALL" he said. sit rests with
the individual. One can be happy and
contented in mind, and nothing else
really matters"
As proof that his health rules are
not based upon theory, the veteran
clerk exhibits a clear eye, a steady
hand, and erect figure
Walks To HIS Work.
He believes in walking to work
in the summer and spring." said Mr..
Graname. when the weather is not so
bad / always walk to work. | live in
VI street northwest, and il is good
walk. but Il enjoy il.
But in the winter the wind often
blows so hard that find walking slow
and tedious. and then ] give it up until
more favorable weather"
Mr.. Grahame Is a baseball fan. and he
never misses a game when he can get
away from the office to attend one.
We played ball when ! was a young
man." said the clerk. Then it was
played a little different from todaT but
its rules are practically the same"
Was Football Enthusiast.
Asked il he was a football enthusiast.
Mr.. Grahame said he used to play the
game when a school boy. but that it has
changed so much since then he has
given up trying to keep in touch with
its progress.
The War Department veteran. who has
a desk in the office of the Quartermaster
General. was appointed by President
Lincoln upon the recommendation OF Con-
gresham Conway OF Kansas. His ma
tive State is Maryland. but before he
entered the Government service he trav-
eied over the United States, and there
are few States Of which he does not pos
sess first-hsnd Information.
Mr.. Grahame helped build railroad
between Madison. Ind, and Cleveland,
Ohio, when a young man. After finish
ing his work there he came to Wash
ington to work for Uncle Sam.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
NEW SOCIETY MAGAZINE.

NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-The Chronicle.
a society magazine sold for 81 so the
hui polloi won't buy it. will be published
here next week.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
Only Few Months sickness.

Only few months sickness in
fifty years is a good record, and this
Is where Mr.. Grahame smiles when
you ask him about his health.
He chews tobacco, and while dis
claiming any good to have come from
il he does not believe the practice
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
Temperature.
Tide Table,
Sun and Moon TnbIe..
Forecast for Next Week.

light automobile lamps 5:53 p. m.
The Washington times., 1917-01-27
Alliance Offers Aid,

Through Mrs. Flora Mcdonald
Thompson, president OF the alliance,
Mr.. Meeker was rendered the assis-
lance OF the alliance members in
playing big sisters to the effort to
get housewives of small income to
keep records of expenditures.
IF in ones business full and ac-
curate Information Is essential to
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
SEVILLE CENTER

Miss Zelma Austin has gone TO AL
ma TO work in the pickle factory.
Andrew Holmes is visiting hi.
daughter, Miss Mary Wiltshire.
Miss Eva Carl made business trir
To Alma Wednesday.
Miss Ellen Humphrey is on the sick
list.
Henry Covell, who has been in Can.
ada for some time, is now visiting hi.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Covell.
Miss Iva Carl and Mrs. Bertha Pep
pie visited friends in VIM Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bellingar OF
Mt. Pleasant, and Clyde People of AL.
ma were Sunday guests of their par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William People.
We are sorry to learn that Robert
Bellingar is suffering an attack Of ap
pendicitis.
Mrs. Bertha People called on Mrs
Rodney Anderson Tuesday.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Rodney is very i'll at this writing.
Alfred and Autta Carl of Alma Wis
tied their parents Sunday.
Mrs. John Carl is not better az thi,
writing.
Mrs. Emma French attended tn,
Aid at George Abbott's Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05

Mrs Edna Hubbard, Mrs william
Carts and Mrs. Edison Thompson, who
went to Alma Tuesday morning to at
tend convention of the Churches Of
Christ returned home Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs Ear Walker enter
tanned relatives from Edmore over
the week end
Le0na Beach and brother William
were iu Alma during the week end.
visiting their mother, Mrs Jesse
Beach. who IS at The hospital
Rev and Mrs. r. T Bartlett attend
ed the convention OF the Churches 81
Christ of the fifth district which was
held at Alma.
Rev Kimberlug Of Shepherd has
been engaged to take charge OF the
Church Of Christ Of Ferris Center and
this place, and will move to Ferris
soon Services will be held at Ferris
Sunday mornings and at Vestaburg in
the evenings
Harold StanfFcr was in Alma dur
ing the week
The next convention OF the
Churches Of Christ of the fifth dis
trict will be held in the Ferris Cen
ter church sometime in September.
Rev and Mrs X. T. Bartlett have
moved into their residence.
Mrs. Myrt Cummings was in Alma
Friday
A. j. Vance OF Ithaca spent the
week end with his daughter, Mrs.
Charles Marlin.
Mrs. T. d. Meddick spent Wednes-
day in Alma.
DR.. Hubbard has purchased new
Ford.
| Mrs Blanche Manley and grandson
spent Saturday and Sunday in River.
dale with her son, Claude. and fam.
lily.
Mrs. Mary Brown, who has beer
boarding with Mrs. Marley for the
past several weeks on account of ii
health. returned to her home Satur.
day.
| Mrs. Frank Hare and brother Mr.
Davenport. spent Wednesday in AL
ma.
Ed Mccoy of Riverdale wac her,
a part of the week helping care fol
his mother, Mrs. Peter Bradley.
Clair Beach spent Wednesday in AL
ma.
Miss Bessie Vance and brother
Earl, also Miss Pike of Ithaca, wht
were guests of the formers sister
Mrs. Ethel Marlin, have returned I,
their home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05

M and Mrs. Artie lngelsol OF
Nolan, Michigan, spent Saturday
With his sister Mrs George Isham
Herbert Carponter OF Grccndale
spent Friday and Saturday with hi.
ister Mrs Wesley Webb.
Mrs. g. i Johnston o Ithaca peat
thc week end with Nrs Fred Kye
Fired Lent made business trin to
ithaca Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cox spent sun
day n Nestabwe thp guests of John
otambaagh and family
Mr. and Mrs A. ID. Wright spent
Monday with Nh. and Mrs T Rob
inson nj Forest Hill
knowlcr Johnson returned from
Ann Arbor Wednesday where he has
been taking treatment for blood poi.
son in his arm.
Mrs. Fred kyes returned from the
hospital Wednesday.
Mrs. Ed NafFinger of Alma spent
Friday with her sister. Mrs. Roy
Crist.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan and
Mrs. Snyder Of Alma spent Sunday
with Giles Isham and family.
Harry Carpenter Of Shepherd spent
Tuesday of this week with Nj and
Mrs Wesley Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
NORTHWEST SEVILLE

Lee LOOMS and Carl Dickinson
were la RiVerdaie Wednesday night
Mrs. +. LOOMS and son, Otto. We're
In Elwell Saturday afternoon
Mrs G. Barkey and Mrs. T. Gothrie
attended prayer meeting Wednesday
night at the Baptist church
Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin is ON the
sick list
Mrs James Steele attended the fu-
neral Of her nephew, Oren Hyde,
which was held AZ Lowell Wcdnes-
day
Roy Hill of North Star is visiting
his brother. Carl Hill
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
WRIGHT SCHOOL

The funeral OF Jim Dorland Of Al.
ma was held at the home of Mrs
Philip Dorland Tuesday afternoon anc
interment was made in Wright Gem.
etery.
Mrs. Delbert Crum returned Mon.
day evening from Lansing with hei
baby. The baby is doing nicely aftei
the operation for abcess on the brain
Miss Edith Dorland returned HON,
Sunday from Pleasant Valley
Mr.. and Mrs f. Cox spent Monday
in Forest Hill
Bernard Hunter of Alma spent tn,
week end with his brother. Erwin.
The stork is real busy around her,
leaving a girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Georg,
Isham and boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Ro,
Crist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
YESTABURG ITEMS
By Our Own Correspondent


Schuyler G. Pemo was born I'll
Eerawee county. Mich gan september
Els. 1869 and died March 21 1917, age
years months and days He
came Do BichiaDl UHr hip u 1909
and purchased q small Farm ON section
thnty-three. Whore De las since resid-
al During the year of 1916 his
health began % tai md he gradually
grew worse. short time ago he
went to Elwcll. Michigan, for treat
ments and was there when he passed
away He leaves 10 mourn their loss
mother and two brothers who live
q little south Of Nestaburg and three
sisters besides large circle Of
friends The deceased was a good.
clean, moral man Of few words. To
know him was to respect him. Flu
neral services were held at the Church
Of Christ in Nestaburg Tuesday,
March 9th, at p m, Rev. J. d.
Tanner officiating Burial took place
ii the Nestaburg cemetery.
George Wood had the misfortune to
lose valuable work horse Monday.
Death was caused by lock jaw which
was the result Of the horse getting a
silver in its heel.
Mrs. George Reed and son, Harold
and daughter. Mrs. Inez Fisher, spent
Saturday in Greenvife
Miss Loreene Cornell spent the
week end at Six Lakes.
Mr., and Mrs. Fred Cornell and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nick.
erson and daughter, Miss Mildred
Upper, Mr. and Mrs. T. d. Meddick
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Hornbeck, f. n
Race, Stanley Geisel and Roy Nc Gil.
liviary attended the dance at Edmort
Friday evening.
Dr. and Mrs. N. C. Hubbard enter.
tanned Rev Hampton from Wednes
day evening until Saturday at which
time he went TO Coe where he is go
ing TO have charge of the Church Of
Christ.
Mrs Nettie Peasley spent Monday
and Tuesday with relatives at Alma
and attended the convention.
The c. w. z. NJ. members are u
furnish the general Easter dinner
which is to be held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. c. o. Sherwood Friday
april 9Th.
The c. w. y. Nj. have an interesting
program for the Easter services
which will be held at the Church o.
Christ Sunday evening, April 9Th
Miss Mary Johnson Of Ann Arbor vii
take part in the program. All arr
cordially invited TO attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles killette ar,
entertaining their granddaughter an,
her children Of Detroit.
Jesse Beach and mother-in-law
Mrs. William Wartz have been takin,
turns spending the time in Alma wit
the formers wife who is in the hos
pital.
Mrs. Lucy Otterbien of Mendo
came Saturday evening to visit he
parents. Rev. and Mrs. j. d. Tanner
Roy McGilliviary returned fror
Elkton Wednesday
Mrs. Ed. Harding spent WEDNESDAY
In Edmore.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
LINGERING COUGHS ARE DAN
GEROtJS

Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is a pleasant balsam
remedy, antiseptic. laxative and
promptly effective. 1t soothes the ir-
ritated membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieved.
Delay is dangerous-get DR.. Kings
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years IL has been the favorite
remedy for grippe, Group, coughs and
colds. Get bottle today At your
druggist, so cents.-Adv. 3.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
SOUTHEAST COE

{. ID. Alexander lost another valu.
able steer last week, making the sec.
ond within a very short time.
Mrs. Jessie Dutt Of Alma visited
the latter part Of last week with her
sisters, Mrs. c. u. Alexander and Mel
lie fowler, and also with her brother
Warren Brooks, and family.
Miss Ruth Dutt Of Alma visited
with relatives in this section the latter
part Of last week.
Roy Roylis was home from Alma
over the week end.
Next Sunday after Sunday school
Elder Hampton will give sermon
The Easter services will be- held in thu
evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
YO: HO:
Freckle-Face
Now is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly Spots

w" - tue tinc 10 ueh fkfu Oh fntSt
Ugly Spots
DO you know how easy it is to re-
move those ugly spots so that no one
will call you freckle-face
Simply get an ounce of carpol. ex-
ira strong, from your druggist, and a
few applications should show you how
easy it is to rid yourself of freckles
and get beautiful complexion. The
sun and winds this month have a
strong tendency to bring out freckles,
and as result more carpol is sold in
these months. BE sure TO ask for the
extra strong, as this is sold under
guarantee Of money back II it fails to
remove the freckles-Carpol Labor
atories, Boston. Mass. Sta. NJ. Mail
orders filed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
Opening Robinson's "Underpriced Basement"

rodled and will in the future be known the
prdBas the
main floor
verhg e o
oherk will hnoeums
ddrapygo sin t basement,
In adduo wilt
o vnouso
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05
Gage and Hart
Hats

TO maintain style and value and put
il within the reach of women who
want becoming headwaer is the aim
Of our millinery department
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-04-05

The Virginia Dare
We are again offering those nifty
serge dresses, the Virginia Dare.
They are lust a little different but
have the straight line effect and full
plated. Large range OF all sizes to
choose from.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-01-12
WHY NOT REGULATE
EVERYTHING ?

Opposition of the Board of Cover
|ors of the Cincinnati Advertisers
hub to the Randall advertising bill
ending in Congress is timely and
BID sensible. This MEASURE, il en-.
kted into law: is to withhold from
e mails any publication or printed
&atter advertising intoxicating Ii.
ors for sale.
Enactment OF this bill into Law
4 establish precedent which
iekly and easily may lead to gov,
tnr entail censorshigh Of all printed
after. If it become unlawful Ia
blish advertising relaticg to the
g Of intoxicating liquors, it will be
I step to prohibit the advertising
tobacco, Of underwear, of stock
+ or of any other commodity in
ish large portion Of the public
Interested. 1t would almost ap-
II that law so drastic in its OPP
ion would be 10 conuavention
he constitutional guarant g to
press. Not because The bill in
stion relates to advertising Of al
~, but for the broader reason
it impinges upon personal rights,
bers of Congress should study
matter seriously before commit
themselves to i.s support.
ucinnatia Enquirer.