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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26
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Cckalzuadbriebtcn
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man elm @eie6enttuurf eingereidt
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Der neuc giidltcr oos 9ofet 0es
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26
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mo6nen. Ole 9rout lift Die Godter
bon Serrn uno 5rat Safob Gbiles
bon Glarinoa. 9as jinge 8nar
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q. 8ortbulann uno SRI. 2poio
g8ei6e ibrcm Ser3ensbuno oie ge.
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6eltti9en 6amilien in Srebnor ant.
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Iiditen @liidmilnide.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26
9lns gcrcinsfreiicn.
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tunia, Rebr.
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6eitlidfeit Dabeu5 lDo3u mir etuge-
Ia0er iino.
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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Seoermann
lit freltnoli6 eingelooen. Ger Gin
trittspreis 6etrd9t fiIr Mtitglieoer
SOC ltn0 fir gti6tmitglieoct ST,
III tDeldem @reis aud Grfriidur.
gen, 8igarren mo Elm idoner Snt.
bib ein6egriffen iino. Sin &an5s
frdnShen biloet Den 9eidllb Der
5eier.
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GountDaitoitor @rim bat neiie
6ormen fiji 0ie Steuerliite ousge.
ar6eitet uuo miro oieielbe iofort
In @ebraliG nebmen iobalO bic
StaotS6eb0r0e oieieI6e gntbeiBt;
ferner ioa je6em @inieuOer zines
S6rei6en8 cine aorte 8ltgeitellt
tper6elI rporir iiber ben Gmpfang
bei6einigt Mrs.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26
@erleht 6cin sdlittenfaGren.

Cine Geieaidoft bon 5rouer uu0
@Grner gaben ii6 Dem 8%erqriigen
BIN in Der 9iG6e bon McGleIlano
allf einen Bod ODER Gooiter 6hIit-
ten ei1eu 2fbborg birtab at fabren
botten jeoo6 Dos llngliid, ge9en et-
men 8agen 5t rennan. 9lQe eut-
taulen nit Ieidteu S6ranmen MIR
6ralt &uoolpD Hortneoll erlitt einen
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aener in Muaers, gsebr.

6remont, 26. san. n 81 9to.
gers 6ronnten 0ienstog u6enO oos
@e6Guoe 0eS 6ormer8 gtbletic
Clubs, cine 4ool SaQe cine @oroge
un0 elm g~arbicrlaOeu nieoer. Die
llriade oc$ 8eller8 founte ni6t aus
ftaoig gemo6t meroen. Ser eutltan.
oeue 5daOen 6etr09a etina $4,000
un6 lit our1 8crii6crltug geoedt.
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Qeiitet @nttsciS.

Qn1coln 26. San. n .. ..
@apficlo leiitete Geitern ieineu
9(mtseio uno trot ieinea neueu 80
item ais UlitgIico Der itootliden
aontroa @eb6rOe an, nadocm er
feline giirqidoit in S06e bon $25,s
600 9eitelt gatte:
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26

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Saot ,,Gaccmene Gablets
bemieien 1bren Wert"|!
Sagt ais MaHn 3n damn: n5a, mcin 6err, GaSo-
meme SabletS belcbten mid wicOcr, mad
cincr fruAtlpien Snde mad Silfe."

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ncrb3fe8 8rad, f6rperltd mo geitiG aber @aoomeHe Iableis
mabten eneH 9ciunben mlaml aus mir; tb mar ugan3 bet'
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i6lafeu. mar ibnad, ncrb6s rei8bar, mirrii4 mo %miBnttg,
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nItat barter arbeit etpus 8cinoer Gusfhmeiflng lno elner
aaQemeinen Sprgloltafeit 6nfbtiG Ser 8efunobeit bis bieier
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nta6eu, oenn Id perelid sic gerennaenbeit nit Der @egenpart
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pie6er inn alien @cIeifc."
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me i'd mb 0audts fi0nc uno ans benz mas Gle mir bon
a6rem Qeoeu er5dbt bu6cH, 5iebc i'd oen shub, ooB metr
prufiiher mo e~rfabrener Stat anaeuommen lueroeu miro. SD
punfhe. 6B Se Gaoomeue Cadets probiereL pte id es lat;
q lit feline @e6eiuuc65n; bic Gillette iaat ms, bab &C 6heE
p6osp6or6nliac mo pertbrqe ftdrtenoe CITRATE aus bn 6eicn
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gcrgrfgen nit er6Btcm gter na6. ScHe f~6redlifcn Sdmer5cn
int SCOPE mo 3uden, Die sic ba6en, imb ale beri8plmocn;
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idueren arnbrud. sic mur0e 70.
fort altr @flege IN oas ndhite 5arIb
hnus nehrndf
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Gbinin, luefaes ben qopf nidit %auareift.
Ga yGaTatiue 9roHiu Euiutuc" itduft NIB
abfi6Tt, fam es bon 1cherntdGH %eeuontnet
ipcr0en. So mad1t Hidt nerb6s. nod berlrfnht
cs Snliel in ben Gbrcn. 6S qibt nnr etp
.94r0mo Euininc". Gtc tlHierlnrift bon Is.
"a. @robe ali ieoer 5ba6tcT. Use.
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-01-26

f(eine Groicn .-S6nittnmitcr in 5
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in s @r0Beu: 81, &c, SO. 40, ~,
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cc fpra6 Gin @am 81 icinem Greunbe gen Stat lift
Dcrbpa Fir Gaufcnoe oou aSdnnern urb 6raueH init Scrrtts
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@efbcr iebes 8net ot5 8uireocnteqenb garaHiierct ooer ben
aaufpreis 5lradertahen. &ue ti6heen 9potbefer berfanfen fe
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neueu in 8a9t tuoem Gle Gahumeue Cadets ne6ueH-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
COAL COMING TO
THE CITY OF ALMA
Mayor Mckinney's Trip to See
Fuel Commissioner in Lansing
Productive of Results.

The coal situation is looking slight
N better in Alma since Mayor Ira
II. Mckinney made his trip 10 Lansing
last week to see the state fuel ad-
ninistrator and the city has the
promise that four carloads Of coal
would bc sent 10 Alma just as soon
as possible. and IT is expected that
This fuel will reach this city before
the week is over. Three az these car
loads will be soft coal and the fourth
VIII be hard coal
While it is a very small amount Of
coal, in view of the needs Of the city.
II is far better than none at al, and
wiz do for 4 short time at least, if
everyone is careful in the use Of fuel
Mayor Mckinney put the matter
squarely up to State Fuel Admins
traitor Prudden Of Lansing. and con
vincing him that the city of Alma
really must have the fuel. Some deal
el here will receive il, or it may be
consigned TO a couple or even all of
the dealers Of Alma, who will portion
il out in small lots so that it may be
made to 40 just ms far as possible. as
theiN will lac no telling bow long it
viii be before Alma secures any more
fuel
Every effort wiH be made 70 secure
some more fuel at very eaely date,
50 that no ore in the rity need suffer
Tor fuel. u everyone ordo.T only what
IS needed for their Immediate use. as
Is only right and proper under the
conditions ar they exist ut present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
SOMETHING GOOD
Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm" Com
ing TO the ldlehour

One OF The most pretentious film Of
lerings ever presented at the ldlehour
viii MAKE its initial appearance there
Thanksgiving day. when Mary Pick
ford is seen in her newest Aircraft
picture. "Reheca Of Sunnybrook
Farm.
Little Mary" with her eTervescent
youth, her genuine comedy and her
wonderful knowledge Of technique. is
the ideal person to immortalizc the
little girl of the New England village.
who, though dominated by two crab
bed old aunts, doe not permit it TO
crush her spirits.
Nearly everyone has read this IA
nous book of Kaje douglas Virgins
and will realize how well Our Mary
is adapted 10 the portrayal of Re
becca.
Wild the aristociztt Of iibn critics.
says OF this production: IF anyone
has been in Doubt as To the possibility
OF Mary Pickford holding her position
as one of the very few real stars. they
,leed only see her work in this produc-
ton to realize that all she needs is
the proper vehicle and direction 10
remain at the top of the heap for
quite some time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
FORMER Commissioner
OF STREETS IS DEAD
Oscar + Parker. Aged 90. Had
Been Ill at His Home for
Over Three Months.

oscar r .Parkes. Il resident of this
city for the past II years. passed
away quietly at his home last Friday
morning at $50. following an illness
@! three months He was 90 wears
land months of age at the time of his
lucath.
Mr.. Parker waS well and favorablv
known by the entire community.
which he had served for six, years ~
street commissioner. filling this Office
with ability and credit.
O. +. Parker was born in Stafford.
Genesee county New York. February
Is. 1913. He came TO Michigan Ii
1889, and in 1870 located in Norwich
township. Missaukee county. being one
.t the first six settlers in that section
IN 1883 he was married to Mrs
Mary a. Bowling. the widow Of
james A. Bowling and mother of
Harvey }. and Lola Bowling. To
Mr.. and Mrs Parker have been horn
two sons, Earl O. Parker and Frank
O. Parker. in 1905 they moved To
Alma and hayt since made this city
NNN'' "N''' wi ihcI mas Dtcp an
active worker in the Independent On
der Of Odd Fellows for 30 wears. ue
was quiet unassuming CHRISTIAN
man. hut impressed All who came IN
contact with ,hinl with the strength
Of his individuality. He took keen
interest in AL that promised to bfnp.
at the people 81 his community and
tecausc of hi. genuine worth was
highly thougeit OF 10y all who knew
him.
He leaves u mourn their loss Mary
A. Parker, ki', wife; three sons. Earl
O. Parsrr. Frank .. Parker of Alma
and Harvey J. Bowling OF Lyman.
Washington; one daughter, Mrs. Lola
) Bunce Of Eureka. Call two biutn
lrs. Orville J Parker Of McBrides.
Mich, and Orlow Parker of Roger.
Ark; one sister, Mrs. Hannah Bran
srd OF Olympia, Wash. besides many
other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral was held from the resi-.
ience at , o'tIock Sunday afternoon
hev. Duffy having charge of thu
services. This was followed by ser-v
ces at the grave in Riverside GENE
-"ry. these bcine in Aharge of IN.
l. q. o. + lodge, which had rem
, red every assistance 10 the bereavro
emily.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
LEFT FOR CUSTER.
tlthty Drafted Men Left for Camp
Csuter Tuesasy Morning.

Elghty-two men, all of them sturdy
sons of Gratiot county, left Tuesday
morning for Camp Custer. Battle
Greek, where they will 10 into train
9ng To- become porfSSn Of the new
national army which viii 90 against
the German hosts soonen or later.
A crowd of relatives and friends of
the men were at the depot to see
them off for the camp, and there was
many wet eye in the crowd that
saw these young men depart. little
knowing whether or not they would
see them trome again safe and sound
The mer departed in nigh spirits.
and one Md have thought that they
we're going on pleasure trip instead
OF leaving % go into the grim bust
ness Of war.
When they left the city the men
were all given housewife kit con
tanning buttons, needles and thread
etc. The kits were made up by the
girls of the Republic Motor Truck
company, Incorporated, of this city.
and were presented TO the men by tn.
ladies' of the Red Cross of this city.
All men who have gone to camp
from Cratiot county are now supplied
with these kits, the Republic girls and
the ladies of Alma having sent enough
10 Camp Custer to supply every Ora
ton man there.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
HEART DAY 4 SUCCESS.

A great many people dropped a
great many small coins in the hanks
Ct the II girls who did their best in
securing $lG3.45 to help in The
caring for Michigan's crippled and
otherwise physically defective chill.
drcn
As this was $50. o. more than the
contribution for this work last year.
y shows a growing interest in the
hospital school.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard. district
worker for the school, wishes 10
thaak all who assisted on Heart day
especially Mayor Mckinney for the
use of the street for the sale; Mr..
Murphy for the use of his drug store
foi headquarters, Mr.. Adams and his
associates in the Alma State Savings
bank for handling the funds and the
girls who made the sale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
W CAMPAIGN WAS
A GREAT SUCCESS
GratiOt County Went Far Above
Her Quota for the y VI c A
War Work Fund.
ALMA ALSO over THE TOP"
Alma College Topped Both City and
County Having Raised Average
Of $500 Per Student

Over the top said Empcy, and
over the top went Gratiot county With
her subscriptions TO they" war work
iOnd in the campaign which was
brought to close Sunday after
strenuous two days OF campaign
ing in all parts Of the county ana es.
pecially in this city, which went heavy
Tor the war fund Of the Y NJ &. A
Ii Is estimated that Gratiot county
has raised $4,000 and The amouni Isav
ne larger when the returns are all IN.
some OF them arc coming I'm very
slowly and very few OF those which
aie IN are not yet tabulated I, would
not be greatly surprising ~ The COM
mittee II the amount went thousand
dollars above The estimate, which is a
conservative one to say the least.
IN <Alma the campaign proved Just
a. gratifying as it did in the entire
county. the people Of this city re-
spending in noble style 10 the needs
n the "Y, which rs seeking To make
the Sammics' lie as much Of pleas
IRE as possible.
At the mass meeting Friday eve.
ring some stirring appeals were maze
Ly the speakers. Lieutenant Lowery
Or the Canadian army. who has won
honors for bravery on the fields Of
Europe. J. ~ Mccall editor Of the
Gratiot County Herald and Rev.
Greene of Mt. Pleasant During the
mass meeting citizens OF Alma sub
scribed total Of $500 TO this
was added thirteen hundred
which was subscribed Saturday and
Sunday. and few solicitors who were
late with their work for various good
easons have returned in pledges since
which have added nice amount to
this
Alma college went over the top
with the rest. The college had a
rousing time in its campaign and ST.
eG5 was pledged by the students. this
being highly respectable total for a
cuple Of hundred young people. a
number Of whom are working their
way through college, and with very
fcw among their number who could
afford to give very much without
l"VHilS themselves ~ some way lt
demonstrates high spirit Of patriot
ism Of which the institution may be
Justly proud
The quota Of Gratiot county, $4,000,
vas exceeded by about so per cent.
That Of Alma was exceeded by nearly
- per cent ard that of Alma college
~ over % per cent. the PRESBYTERIAN
institution having the best showing of
he three.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
COMM NICATIO\ q -,
hapter III.

NUdDttI III.
And now that you are converted
To the scheme of making Christmas
simple, listen while | remind YOU of
some OF the outstanding phases of
the subject. ] will not speak in de-
tail. Our merchants are putting out
splendid displays perhaps not quite
az extensive as usual-and they ex-
pect TO be patronized-we expect to
buy. But what | want to impress is
that our first thought is for the
"other fellow"--when we buy. We
and our immediate friends are not
looking for gifts from each other.
Wen live the Christmas spirit sweet
and true.
Think of some other mother.
Some other body's brother,
Just send a card to me-I'll send one
to you!
And then the horror of the hun
dreds of little MANNED, cruelty. vici-
pusly manned children oyer therel"
II we hurry, it is not too late TO send
1ut gifts to them Shall we not
md the thousands of boys lust on
ne eve OF departure for the front
Zach one would Just love TO receive
Christmas package And again
here care the families right here in
'ur own city. in need Of the necessi-
les, not to speak of the luxuries of
lfc-remember these
ialk about patriotism, Talk about
nselfishness 1t requires more pa
flotism for woman to turn her
hought away from her own at
hrlstmas time than you may at first
link.
But women; mothers this appeal
to YOU, and YOU, and YOU.
Don't be a "slackcr." Stand by
nd serve your flag, and my fag-and
/ found loyal
Yours for every good cause.
ALMA CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
LEAGUE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
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The New York Tribune is now
among the live periodicals on tn,
table at The Alma Free Reading room
~ South Woodwork avenue Fo,
this splendid addition 10 our lis, ",
nave to thank Mrs. Sarah Lanca.
shire. who was charter member ~
the library commission and whose
heart and money has never failed us
Below is further list of the recently
c&talogued books. Be sure and read
Friends Of France" 1t is fine:
Readers Guide to August. 1917.
The Pangermon Plot Unmasked,
Cheradame
Salt Of the Earth, Sdgwick.
The Land of Deeping Shadow, Cur
tin.
My -Four Years in Germany. Ge-
rard.
Greater Italy, Wallace.
over the Top, Empey.
Christine, Cholmondely.
Toward the Goal, Ward.
On the Edge Of theWar Zone. AID
rich.
Black Beauty. Sewell.
GATHERINGS Child, La Pasture.
Little Citizens, Kelly.
Cordelia Blossom, Chester.
hi q !, Bachelor.
Eben Holden. Bachelor.
Alice of Old Vinconnes. Thompson.
A Woman's Impressions of the
philippines. Fee.
Told in the Hills. Ryan.
Laddie, Porter
Green Tree Mystery, Doubleday.
Racoon Lake Mystery, Hopkins.
The Hand of Flu Manchu. Rohmer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
GREEN GETS APPOINTED
AS A MAJOR SAYS REPORT
Former Alma Attorney in Army
at Custer Jumps From First
Lieutenancy TO Major.

J. s.. Greene Of this city is reap
mr honors in the United States army
according 10 all reports, and has just
been commissioned a major - the
army, jumping to this rank from q
first lieutcnancy.
The career OF james A. Greene is 4
bright one 4 graduate Of the law
department Of the University Of Mich
igan. he was elected prosecuting at
torney OF LivmgstOt county for two
terms. Following this Greene was
appointed assistant attorney general
FOR the state OF Michigan. serving two
years in this Office
Resigning from this position, At
tolney Greene located in Anna and
practiced law here anti this spring
During this time ne served one year
as city attorney
When the officers training camps
we're opened this spring Greene took
the examination and passed, and inn
mediately left for the training camp
al Fort Sheridan He came out of
the training camp, following an in
toEsive course, with a commission Of
first lieutenant, and was sent TO Camp
Custer at Battle Creek.
A week ago it was announced that
because Of his legal training that he
had been appointed assistant Judge
advocate. and that the probabilities
were that he would soon receive an
as judge advocate.
his commission as major, coming
Sc soon upon his appointment. midi
Gates that Greene is showing great
abllity In the army circles at Custer.
The Record joins his Alma friends II
congratulating him upon the commits
sion he has received.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
Chez X GOING.
Record viii Send Another Check for
The Record Tobacco Fund.

The Alma Record is forwarding an
other check this week to the American
Tobacco company at New York for
soldiers smoking outfits, from the
money which has come into The Alma
Record Tobacco fund
Names of the donors will go in with
the checks, and in each kit which goes
to the soldiers in France there will
be stamped postal cayd for the reply
of the soldiers who receive the, Kits.
Donations may be made at the cigar
stores, the drug stores, the Wright
House. the Economy shoe store or The
Alma Record Office. Help a soldier
The Record hopes that this check
nill'send kits over in time for Christ
mas presents for some Sammies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-11-22
WILL MOVE
po>tollice Mo,es Thanks giving Day
and VIII Not Give Out sMail

The Alma Record has been informed
The Alma postoiIicc viii be moved
e its new quarters in Che Dallas
block on Soatn State street Thanks
giving day, Thursday. November %,
md because Of this no mail viii be
given out that day
Ii has been the usual custom to
have the window cpen at the postoilice
for an hour on legal holidays, bat it
will he impossible Tor the clerks 10
do this and also hep in moving n
Office
Lack Of space IN the present Office
compels moving before The holiday
rush starts at the postoiice.
On Friday of mex week the Office
viii be open at he new postoilice