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Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
LAND LOCATORS IN
GOVERNMENT HANDS

Because so many unscrupulous pub
lie land locators are ceitirg IN their
work in New Mexico ard elsewhere
and have been cnriching themselves
crs a fee Of 81 an acra for iuforma-
tion that has been largeV misinfor-
halt by law enacted by the last
congress, copy Of which has been
received by tho New Mexico land
offices. Heretofore there has been no
law on the subject Hardly day
passes now that some entrymnn docs
not complain that he has heen
swindled by a locator; that the land
he thought he was entering is not
covered by the description in the land
Office.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
A New Mexico
PIattsburg In June

What can do for my country?
The Western Liberal is herewith
publishing one of the answers to this
question Of the hour.
1t is the data pertaining to the
Citizens Military Training Camp Of
New Mexico which will likely be es-
tablished at Las Vegas, N. NJ, from
July 2lst, to August Goth of this
year The New Mexico Plattsburg.
The objects Of these camps are to
instruct and train the citizens of the
country in the use of arms and in the
tactical use of troops, to teach the
military history and policy of the
United States, and the military con-
ditions existing therein, and also to
prepare those desiring commissions
in the Officers Reserve Corps for the
duties pertaining to such commits
sions.
These camps may be attended by
any male citizen of the United States.
(or any male who has declared his
intention of becoming citizen) be-
tween the ages of 18 and As who is
in sound physical condition and of
good moral character, and who has
had the equivalent of high school
education.
Those who have the above qualifi-
cations, but who are between the
ages Of 45 and 55, may be authorized
to attend, but entirely at their own
expense.
Attendance at these camps involves
absolutely no obligation of any kind
for future military service. AS ex-
planned below, those who have COM
pleted a course of three camps, may
become members of the Officers Re
serve Corps, subject to call in the
event of war.
Transportation from the attend
ants home to the camp and return.
will be furnished by the United
States; the exact manner in which
this will be done has not yet been
decided upon.
Subsistence while at the camp will
be furnished by the United States
without cost to the attendant.
The uniform will be furnished at the
expense of the United States in
somewhat the following manner:
Those who have completed the
course of three camps and the pre-
scribed winter work, will be given an
opportunity to obtain a commission
in the Officers Reserve Corps, should
they desire.
All students under forty-fve years
of age who have not had typhoid
fever, or who are not otherwise pro-
tected against it, are urged to take
the typhoid prophylaXis. This pro
phylaxis will be administered at the
camp or to enrolled applicants prior
to their arrival at the camps at such
places as the department commander
may designate, or a supply of the
serum to be administered to enrolled
applicants only may be sent to any
reputable physician upon application
Applications to attend any of the
camps mentioned above should be
made to the:
Officer in charge of Training Camps
Southern Department,
Fort Sam Houston,
San Antonio, Texas.
The information given above is
tentative only, since some points in
connection with the camps have yet
to be decided. From time to time an
nouncements will be made as the
preparations for summer camps prog
ress. Any information requested viii
be furnished by the Officer in charge
of these camps.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
LORDSBURG SHOULD MAKE
A BETTER SHOWING

There is no doubt but that Lords
burg should make a better showing
in displaying American flags in the
business and residence section. Last
week an officer of the regular army
passing through this city on
Southern Pacific train made comment
at the depot to the effect that Lords
burg had the smallest flag display of
any town he had passed through
since he left Alabama. It was ex~
planned to him that there was short
age of flags in the southwest owing
to the sudden demand and that it was
almost impossible to obtain the ban
ner of our great Republic.
Persons having American flags
stored away should get them out and
display them. Show the public that
Lordsburg is PATRIOTIC.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
FAMILY is SUPPLIED
BY GENERAL SUBSCRIPTION

Suffering from exposure and hunger
Mrs. Hall and three small children
were found in Lordsburg Monday.
An appeal was made for funds and
within two hours time $500 had
been SOLICITED for the woman and her
children.
The family had come here from
Arizona Sunday morning and the
mother was taken i'll Sunday evening
They had no money and were in great
distress when the good people Of
Lordsburg, in their usual generous
manner, contributed to their support.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
LORDSBURG HAS
A WILD NIGHT

The night was dark and
stormy, animosity and antagon-
ism breeded in the sitting air of
a border New Mexico town.
Bang! A shot rang out in the
midnight air but it caused no
sensation. Only a Mexican had
been shot. Sounds of breaking
glass and rioutous fighting gave
evidence that the town was alive
to keep up the reputation of the
bOrderW
The above paragraph is not
from a Diamond Dick yellow
back or the rawlings of a border
correspondent to an eastern news
paper. 1t is an actual fact of
Lordsburg Wednesday night. A
stranger from the east or a novel
list would have found much local
color to interest him,
The docket of the court this
morning shows that there were
a number of fights last night re-
sulting in the breaking -of win
dows in several drink emporiums.
One was the result. it is alleged, of
a disrespectful remark about the
American flag. The others, just
scraps. Francisco Cano's saloon
was the scene of an attempted
burglarization and IN chasing
the robbers young Mexican was
shot in the foot. The injuries
were not serious.
Thursday morning ten prison
ers were guests at the Hotel
Allen.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
S. P. IMPROVES DEPOT

The Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany is making preparations Tor re-
modelling and enlarging the local
depot The freight depot will be con
tinued thirty feet longer. new plat
forms will be erected and new ar
rangement made of the baggage
room. The improvements are greatly
needed owing to the larce and CON
Stantly increasing business of the
Southern Pacific company at this
place.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
BUYS J. S. BROWN BLOCK

G. w. Marsalis has purchased
the block of concrete Office apart
ments owned by ]. S. Brown on
PYRAMID street in the rear of the
new Lordsburg State Bank. Mr..
Marsalis will remodel the build
ings which areTnow occupied as
the local justice court, dental
offices of DR.. r. f. Buvens and
DIR. G. E. DeMoss' offices.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
RainbOIt House Nearly Finished

Curt Rainbolt's house which is
being remodeled and a second
story added by contractor Nc
Swain will be ready for occupan-
cy within a few days. The
house will have 25 rooms which
will be rented at moderate prices
Each room will have running hot
and cold water.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
Riua Is New POstOffICe

Wilma, New Mexico, the enter
prising little community east of
Lordsburg and near the Luna
county line, has been granted a
postoffice. 1t will be known as
Ruia.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20

The Seven Deadly Sins is
soon to be shown at the Star
theatre on Thursday nights.
Don't miss them.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20
MarsaIis Building Residence

c. w. MarsaIis has closed a
contract with VIM. McSwain for
the erection of a seven room
bungalow on the lots south of
the present Marsalis home. The
house will be modern in every
respect and will cost about
So, 10000.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20

Next Sunday Rev. J. E. Fuller
will deliver a sermon on The
Second Mile" 1t will do you
good to be present and hear this
sermon.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-04-20

Two Mexicans from the IS
mine were given SIS in fines and
costs each in the local justice
court Monday The men were
charged with carrying guns.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
WHITNEY STOCK 60.

The old Alma favorite. the Whitney
Stock company. is billed to play AL
ma the entire week. commencing June
ith The Whitney Stock company for
years has been an annual visitor in
Alma and has always been given good
audiences Each year has brought
this company more and more friend,
IN Alma
This year tho Whitney Stock com
pany comes to Alma gndcr It's own
rev and large tent. which is water
proof. making il Unnecessary TO stay
away when it rains TIE tent is brill
l.autly lighted by electricity, so that
everything may bo seen far better
than ever before.
The company mas all new plays this
year and during the various shows
Of the week will introduce new van
Gevillc, fof which the company has al
ways been noted The shows are
clean always.
The opening play will be Peggy
O'Moore." Ladies free Monday nigni
with one paid 25-cent admission. Pop
ular prices all week
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
GAME CALLED OFF


The Shepherd high school baseball
team which is greatly pulled up with
state high school baseball champion
ship aspirations called off its sched-
uled game with Alma high the first
OF the week. fearing that game
with the orange and black on the To-
cal diamond might not result as ia
vorably to the Shepherd cause as did
tho game at Shepherd.
The Shephcrdites have visions of
the state title, as they have not drop
ped a game this year, and evidently
they do not intend to drop game if
i. is possible to avoid it,
Shepherd in writing to the local
management calling off the game in
timated that Shepherd could not Sc
cure square deal when playing here,
etc. As a result the Shepherd team
will probably never again have the
chance TO schedule with the locals in
any sport.
The local school has enjoyed rep
utation for playing even though it
MAS known i'm advance that a defeat
was in store, a desire for sportsman
: ship being promoted as a result, and
has little or no patience with schools
which play only when they figure that
they can win, and who back out a.
gracefully as possible when they
question their own ability.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
TO ENTERTAIN
Alma College Will Entertain Count y
\griculturalists.

President Crooks has invited the
boys of Gratiot county who are in
agricultural clubs to spend day
Jane 9th-at the college The fore
room will be spent in looking through
the college buildings, including the
library and museum The boys viii
gather in the chapel and listen 70
talks by President Crooks. ". \.
Bahlke and Professor MacCurdy
President Crooks will tcil how a boy
can show his patriotism" He is much
il tercstcd in boys and will give them
something worth thinking about.
: W a. Bahitc viii talk on some
sarm aabjeet. lie is a graduate from
Michigan Agricultural college ard
one Of Gratiot countys most up-to-
Ceto farmers and will have some
thoughts on practical farming Prof.
MacCurdys subject will be "Thc
i-tmeiE' Bird and Insect Friends and
E.cmics' lie Is well qualified 10
give u some valuable information On
this subject
The cut OF town boys sill be given
ii picnic dinner Oil the campus. III the
Afternoon every boy may take part il
q field meet on the weight basis.
Coach Ilcimcr. with The assistance OF
somo Of the students. is to handle
this.
Members o. Tie college faculty. the
county :. VI c. \. secretary and the
ciub and group leaders intend this
days program shall BE beneficial to
the boys physically, mentally and
morally. and wc hope every parent
having a boy who IS raising garden
OF cmc farm crop Will see that BE- j.
ci,olled tn ono agricultural club and
get The benefit Of this days pro
glam.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
BUY 4 BOND

The big drive is on. and every Ell
fort is being made in this and adj
Joining counties TO show that the peo-
pie are with the government in its
big bond issue TO carry on the war.
These bonds are issued in denomi-
nations as low as fifty dollars to
make it possible for everyone to IN
vest and aid the government in car
lving on the great share that the
United States must carry in this, the
greatest of all wars. Alma and Gra-
tiot county should buy thousands of
dollars worth of these bonds. Its a
patriotic duty, that every able Amer
lean owes to his country, when his
country needs the money for a great
purpose.
Buy bond, and you will aid the
United States win the war.
If you have a child, buy him or her
bond and while aiding the country
give them "A start towards "A bank ac-
count and eventually college educa-
tion made possible through good
investment.
Perhaps you can't enlist. Buy a
BOND. and do your part.
Perhaps you will not be subject tc
draft. Buy bond and do your bit
Perhaps you are not on a farm. and
cannot aid in increasing the crops
Buy bond and aid the country ii
this way.
Perhaps-perhaps. almost any
thing that you will, but buy bono
and aid your country in its war for
humanity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31

The Genesta.

The fame, prestige and popularity
of Thomas III. Ince knows no geog-
raphical limitation, and since the pro-
duction of his million dollar spectacle,
Civilization" which comes TO the
Genesta theatre on June l4th. he has
became "a potent factor in the world of
literature. From every country on
the face of the globe, he has received
letters Of commentator for his lat
est, and what is without doubt, the
greatest feat of it's kind in the world
of the theatre; the production of
Civilization" which comes here di-
rect from long and most successful
country. These letters have come
from abroad and have been written
by people from all corners of the
world who have read of the dramatic
achievements of this wonderful pro-
drction. Strange as il may appear
capitalists in far away China have
sgnifed their willingness to invest
fortunes i'm the rights for exclusive
presentation of the great film in
prescribed territories in distant coun-
tries of the east. They have learned
of the great message to humanity
contained in Mr.. lnce's masterpiece
and of its wonderful import
The cast of "Civilization" is a most
noteworthy one, Producer Ince spar
ms no expense in obtaining the right
nstors for tho chm r. y ri1atiopc &c
signed. Among these are numbered
Herschell Mayall, Lola May, Howard
Hickman. Enid Markey George Fish
er. j. Frank Burke, Charles X
French. j. Barney Sherry, Jerom,
Storm and Ethel Ullman. The story
is from the pen of c. Gardner Suli
van. while Victor Schertzinger com
posed the special musical score
Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
REGISTRATION DAY
Governor Sleeper Issues Proclamation
for Registration Day.

Whereas. The congress of the Unit
cd States has enacted a law requir-
inc all male citizens twenty-one years
OF age and under thirty-one years Of
age to present themselves for regis
traton for military service, and EN-
pCwering the president to fix date
for such registration and to employ
the officers of the state, and of the
various municipalities, to execute the
provisions Of the law, and has author
lied the raising Of an army from the
persons so registered. and
Whereas. The president of the Unit
cd States has issued a proclamation
calling upon such persons between
the ages aforesaid to present them
selves for registration before the To-
cal officials on the fifth (5th) day Of
June. 1917. and TO do and perform
certain other acts connected with such
registration under severe penalty for
failure or negect to perform the
same;
Now Therefore BY virtue Of the
authority vested in me as governor
OF the state Of Michigan, do here
y announce and proclaim TO the peo-
pic Of state Of Michigan
(a) That an the officers of the
state and Of the several municipal
ties thereof, who are SO required by
law or by the presidents proc!ama-
ton. and who have been appointed
thereto to perform any duties in con-
nection with or pertaining TO the reg
stration or the selection of the male
Inhabitants OF this state for military
elvice. do strictly and unhesitatingly
proceed to carry out and execute the
duties required Of thcm
(h) That all male inhabitants Of
this state. twenty-one years of age
and under thirty-one years or age,
liable TO registration under the terms
Of the presidents proclamation and
the act OF congress. do obey the same
and present themselves upon the date
named, at the place and before the Of
fetal to be designated in each polling
precinct for registering and answer
ing such questions as may be put to
them touching their liability for mil
itaiy service 70 the United States;
tc) That all citizens. OF what sta
ton soever. do lend their aid and as
sistance to the president. the COVER
Hog and to their appointed agents
and representatives in these matters,
as becomes the dignity and welfare
Il this state and 81 the nation al
large.
And do furthcr request that
Tuesday. the fifth day Of June, 1917
the date appointed by the president
for such registration. be observed as
holiday throughout this state. and
urge upon an persons to lay aside
their customary iabors upon that date
and to celebrate the day with such
suitable exercises as may be provided
in each locality, go order that the
WORT Of the general government may
81 properly carried out without in.
reference Of hindrance in this state
And I hereby appoint the mayor OF
each city. the president Of each vii
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
SENILLE-SUM\ER CLUB

The Seville and Sumner Farmers
club will meet at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Schif Thursday. June
eth Program follows:
Song-Club.
Prayer-Rcv. Mason.
Reading minutes of last. meeting.
Roll call by quotations
Piano duet-MrS. Schif and Miss
FULLER.
The Girl in Her Teens Rev. Ma
SON.
Music Ray mond WilcoN
Question box
Song-CMb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
REGISTR ALTON DAY COMES
ON TUESDAY NENT

Continued from page one)
unless the person you have in mind
is solely dependent on you, do not hide
behind petticoats or children.
10. Married or single (which :?
This does not ask whether you were
once married, but whether you are
married now.
H. What military service have
you had? Rank? Branch? Ma
ton or state?
No matter what country you serv-
ed, you must give complete informa-
ton, in answering these questions,
first name your rank. using one of
the following words Commissioned
officer" commissioned officer"
private" Next, state branch in
which you served in one of the fol
lowing words: Infantry" cavalry"
"artillery,' medical signal" "avi-
alton" supply" marine navy"
Next. state the number of years serv-
ice, not counting time spent in the
reserve. Finally, name the nation or
state you served. at
y. DO you claim exemption from
draft? Specify grounds. Because
you claim exemption from draft, it by
no means follows that you are eN-
cmpt. For the information of the
war department you should make a
claim now if you intend Ito prosecute
it. Some persons wilfsbe Exempted
on account of their occupations or Of
fees. some on account .of the fact that
they have relatives dependent upon
them for support. Your answer
touching these things will be impor-
tant in supporting the claim you now
intend to make in your answer to the
present questions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31

lage and the supervisor of each town
ship as chairmen of their respective
communities to head committees and
To prepare such form of celebration
as may be deemed suitable for the OBJ
servance of the day Of registration.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal OF the state, this nineteenth day
Of May. in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and seventeen,
and of the Commonwealth the eighty
first.
ALBERT f.. SLEEPER,
BY the governor: Governor.
COLEMAN {. VAUGHAN,
Secretary OF State.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
Baptist Church

Baptist Church
j. w. Priest, Pastor
Residence, S02 Gratiot Ave.
Sunday morning service 10 o'clock.
Sermon "The Fraternal Spirit" The
Royal Neighbors and the Modern
Woodmen will worship with us.
Sunday school 1915 a. m.
Il. Y. +. u. meeting 630 p. IN.
Topic Confidence and How to Get
IT," Leader. Trcssel Story
Evening service 1890. Sermon by
the pastor.
Thursday night prayer meeting
40 o'clock
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
W. {. T. L. NOTES

We quote the following from the
American Issue" because it Is Z
question worth thinking about. "a
provision OF the new army law pass.
cd congress and signed by President
Wilson prohibits the sale Of liquor al
or near an army camp. Now, If li-
uuor is bad for the men who are de.
Tending the honor of our country
why Is It not equally bad for the PEG
pie who remain az home and upon
whom the army must depend for sup
port2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31

The Alma high school track team
won additional honors for the local
nigh school last Saturday at the state
Ugh school track meet at NJ. A. {. by
winning the relay race \ hail storm
just before the relay, wet down the
aack so that the time was slow Tor
he race. but the locals nosed out ~
front. The time for the race was
i.44 Wheaton. Walker, Herschbcr.
ger and Captain Howe composcl the
winning team
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
Salvation ARMY

The Salvation Army will give a
special Decoration Day program At
the hall Sunday evening, which will
consist OF songs, music and recita-
tons. Another beautiful tableau will
be given. representing children dec
Grating soldiers grave Miss Co
lbmbia will be seen in the distance.
\ special invitation is accorded the
W r. {. and G.. a. Il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
First Church Of Christ. Scientist

Knights of Pythas Hall
Sunday at 1890 a. m.
Wednesday at 1870 p. IN.
Subject for June 3rd. Ancient and
Modern Necromancy alias Mesmer-
ism and Hypnotism Denounced"
Reading room open Saturday after
noon from till 4.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
REGISTER
For Military Service on Tuesday.
June 9Th.

By order or the president Of the In
tied States. as authorized by con
gless of the United States and con-
vcycd to me through the governor
OF the state Of Michigan, | am direct
cd and required to publicly announce
that all male citizens of the United
States twenty-one years of age and
under thirty-one arc required under
severe penalties for refusal or neglect
;, to do. to present themselves for
registration for military service juno
:. 1917. between : a. m. and . p. m.
at the following places in the coun-
ty
Alma.
First ward-Cty Hall
Second ward-Free Reading room
Third ward-A reada hotel
Fourth ward-Edson Moore Sample
room.
Alba.
First precinct--Odd Fellows hall
Ashley.
Second preciuct-Ncwcomb hall
Bannister.
Sumrcr-Tucker's hall. village ..
sumner.
Wheeler
First precinct-Town hall. Whee,-
or
Second precinct-Nillage hail
breckenridge.
St Smiths court room
oNer Commercial bank.
All other precincts in the county
al the various town halls.
Dated Saturday. May 26. 1917.
NEWELL VI. BRADFORD.
BERNICE l.. CASE.
DR. AARON H. WHEELER,
Gratiot County Board OF Control o;
Draft.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
RFAu ESTATE ADVERTISEMENT

The Alma Record carries q real es-
tata advertisement OF one page foi
Lambrecht, Kelly 9; Company Of De
troit this week. which is well worth
going Over. " Darwin Dampior, rep
rcscntative Of this company IS at th,
Arcadia hotcl. whore bc viii be pleas.
cd O. meet amy one Interested in Dc
troit real estate, which is booming az
q great alto IT is understood that q
number Of Alma people have mad
considerable money r. Detroit rca
estate. you probably know some q.
these people. 93-itt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
Free Methodist Church

VI. /. Cay, Pastor
Residence, 222 Philadelphia Ave.
Sunday school AZ 10 4. m.
Preaching service at II IA. m. and
al 7:3O p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing 1t 1880.