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Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
FOR THE POULTRY
 GROWER


 That the importance of the brooder In rearing large numbers of incubator chicks cannot be oyerestimated, Is the opinion of N. L. Harris, superintendent of the Kansas State Agricultural col lege poultry farm.
 Some artificial means of breeding chicks must be provided when incuba- tor chicks hatch in cool or cold weath- er," said Mir. Harris. Where a small flock of birds Is to be raised 1t is not profitable to use either the incubator brooder, but where large numbers of chickens are handled the brooder be- comes c matter of convenience.
 Keeping chicks in large fiocks mini- mixes the labor and reduces the cost of houses and yards. Where hens are used for breeders in cold weather only . few chicks can be given to each hen. This requires a large number of eoops and the attendant is compelled to give each group nearly as much at- tention as would be required for one large flock cared for by the brooder."
 A large percentage of the hen brood ed chicks suffer from the effects of head lice, Mir. Harris pointed out. These not only are bothersOme to the newly matched chick, but continue to be . source of trouble through the en- tire season.
 Where hens are not available and only 6 few chicks are to be raised 1t Is possible to construct a homemade brooder. These usually require con- siderably more attention than those on the market but will give fairly good re- sults-
 The most common method of heat ing these homemade breeders is by means Of jug of hot water. A box which contains sufficient room for from 60 to 100 chicks and which is tight on all sides excepting the front, is the first requirement. Some method of ventilation should be provided on the top of the box. A two gallon jug of hot water furnishes the heating plant. The jug should be wrapped in burlap to protect the chicks and aid in retain :1S the heat. This breeder wifi keep . limited number of chicks perfectly comfortable.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy al; over the civilized world for more than half century for constipation. intestinal troubles. torpid liver and the generally depressed feeling that accompanies such disorders. It Is a most valuable remedy for indigestion or nervous dys- pepsIa and liver trouble, bringing on headache, coming up of food, palpita- ton of heart and many other symp- toms. A few doses of August Flower will immediately relieve you. It Is . gentle laxative. Ask your druggist. Sold in all civilized countries.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Start Early Potatoes iM Trenches on Straw; Cover
 As Roots Begin to Start

Often potatoes planted In April will not come up any earlier than those planted a month or six weeks later. Meanwhile the first seed does not re- tain the virile strength of the Later planted ones. because of the long wait before germination. The result is dis couraging to truck farmers who want to get their spuds started early to get them ready for fancy prices. writes F. E. Brunmer. in Farm and Preside.
 I have found potatoes are quickly started by the following means: A trench about 10 inches deep is dug In well-drained soil. the bottom being loosened so that the soil is mellow. In the trench straw is laid so that when packed down 1t has depth of an inch or two. Next drop the seed at the de sired distances apart and leave 1t ly- ing in the trench uncovered. The larg- CT seed is better for use in getting a quick, early crop. The sun has free opportunity to shine on the seed, when it soon begins to start sprouts. As the roots begin to form. a little dirt is drawn in around the seed. The plant will finally reach the top of the ground level. and the trench can then be filled in-but not before. Potatoes planted in this way will not easily freeze, be- cause they are protected by being low. CT than the surface of the ground. and should there be danger of freezing 1t is not much trouble to cover the furrows lightly with straw until the cold wave passes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

tainly would seem to have been the true genesis of the torpedo.
 Robert Fulton. inventor of the steam boat. also worked upon the torpedo. Being unable to interest the Ameri- can government, he went to England, where his torpedo was rejected. Then Fulton travelled to France and tried to induce Napoleon to adopt this new weapon. Napoleon refused 1t as an instrument of war unworthy of use by a great nation. It would be inter- esting to know what the emperor might have thought of the U-boat and its ethics.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Trees Are an Asset.

It would seem that every persJo who owns a- farm or city lot would see the importance of trees. but judging ffum the homes one finds without trees 1t b safe to conclude that many do not yet realize the value of trees. How. ever, some who plant trees fan to nake ten live: fhe seasoas h some localities ny be unfavorable for . few years and destroy the trees; oth- ers nay b. begihning to build up homes whlcA sooner e later win be psstscted by GesG-Tas1 and 1aocA.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Telephone Pest Branded
 As a Frightful and Most
 UnWeIcome of Creatures

Probably there Is no single mechan- ical contrivance so absolutely essential to our convenience and comfort today as the telephone. It is the largest small thing in modern commercial. mercantile and social life, and without 1t we would be as hopelessly lost In the sea of endeavor as a ship without . compass. says a writer in the Pitts burgh Dispatch-if on some balmy. windy or snowy morning, afternoon or evening. the Fool Killer will take time to plant . thunderous walIop upon the low brow of the telephone pest, he will hear the loudest burst of applause in his experience.
 Persons who have had telephones ever since 1t was necessary to crank them before starting . conversation. will, upon hearing the contact of the cruel club and pests pate. give vent to their emotions in cheers, hand-clap- pings, shrill whistles and tweets of Bravo" For a telephone pest Is . frightful creature. Until Alexander Graham Bell. by his wonderful inven- ton made 1t possible for . nut to ex- tend his field of operations as far as he had money to pay for. countless per sons who are now nervous dereiicts lived calm, well-balanced lives. If they were fleet of foot or athletic thee could readily circle the tiresome per. son at top speed or hop onto . car g0- ing into any direction the moment they set eyes upon him.
 Now, 1t is different. The mental wildcat drops . nickel in the slot pulls the door shut after him, and has his victim just where he wants hin. The types of these -jitney" howiers are as divers1ned as their range Of voace. but thelr ability to provoke heat under starched eollars, to bring water to the eyeglasses and te cause frenxy 0f W- driIled dnncing oA the otbef cd C tAs'r Wspsakabls wire c unfAillnG.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Somebody figures that the European war is costing $44.O00.OOv a day. and somebody else that there are 2. 900 900 men fighting at the front. but there are so many ether expenses besides wages that the fighting men don't get anytbin like $2 day apiece.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Creole Halibut.

Take a one pound halibut steak, one clove of garlic finely chopped. two cup fuls of we'll seasoned tomatoes. but ter. pepper and salt to taste and a cup full of bread crumbs. Remove the bone from the fish. place in a buttered dish, sprinkle with garlic. cover with layer of tomatoes, then a layer of buttered crumbs, salt and pepper and bake 20 minutes. Serve hot from the baking dish.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly infiu- erced by constitutional conditions. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh It Is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is composed of some of the best tonics known. combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is what produces such won derful results in catarrhal conditions.
 Druggists 75c. Testimonials free
 F. J. Cheney & Co. Props. Toledo. o.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Baseball is recommended as a cure for insanity. It certainly affords to a lot of nuts in the bleachers an oppor- tunity to work on harmlessIy what is on their minds.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Cheese Pun.

Grease . pudding dish and lay into 1t slices of well buttered bread. Sprin- kle each with layer of rich cheese finely cut or grated and pour over a pint of milk with two beaten eggs. salt and pepper. Bake until the custard is set.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Judge Landis. who fined the Stand ara Oil company $29.OOU.0O0. recently fined a farmer two cents. Evidently he's after the maximum and minimum records.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

A Minnesota professor says that marrying the second time Is like buy ing another book by the same author. Not exactly: in books the happy end ing is almost . certainty.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Tell a mother that she looks young CT than her twenty-year-old daughter. and she will not be long in getting . supply of new clothes and patronizing the beauty doctor.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

life in the trenches as almost ideal, but it will take more than a nevspa- per mans word to make us believe that war is a picnic
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

The reason woman considers that her age is nobody's business is be- cause she knows somebody who would like to find out how old she is.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

A Canadian dental corps arrived in England lately with fresh troops This goes to show that they are more than ever determined to show their teeth to the enemy.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

People who worry about the mar riage rate are entitled to view with alarm that prospective advent of those gowns that button up the back.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

It may require even more study to understand the rules of ocean travel than it takes to become familiar with all the trafiic regulations of a great city.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Mention a simple. old-fashioned household remedy to a physician and he'll admit thai it will rot do the patient any particular harm.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

No man in this world is so poor that he cannot own a dog" says the New Orleans States. And if he Is very poor be can own three dogs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

A Philadelphia woman murdered her husband because he was not up to expectations If this plea were s!. lowed few of us would live very long.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Lots of women quarrel with their husbands because they deem 1t an i'm portant part of their domestic duties
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Luncheon Cheese.

Take richly seasoned cottage cheese form into cones with a small ice cream form and drop on lettuce leaves, gar nish with sprigs of celery.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
A Hair Store Blonde.

'1sn't Maude's hair light?"
 "Yes. she can lift it on and off eas. ily."-Boston Transcript.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Orange Cream.

A thin custard poured over sections of oranges, arranging them in sherbet cups. topping with . little cream or the white of an egg, makes most dain- ty dessert.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

Men are made to make money that women may spend it.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

orooe Oggealwrb poatloaal OsbG 0loee tAe beglnn1ng of the var Great Bs1t1iA has pGled - . national osbe @ouse1.g eo S1o0oo. o.00000o
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Economical Dishes.

One ounce of meat for each person will be found sufficient when combined with other foods so that the flavor of the meat has seasoned the whole dish.
 Out of the chief recommendations for the casserole is that 1t Is a dish which will use leftovers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Mothers Cook Book.
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This was . good dinner enough. to b. sure. but 1t was not . dinner to ask . mar to.-Johnson-
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Ns.. h~+~sle
Things Worth Knowing.

Heat is one of the greatest food wasters. MIX is the richest of all foods in lime.
 Fruits are good stimulants to the digestion.
 Whole ground cornmeal is most nourishing.
 When you are out of tooth paste use salt instead.
 Dry cold will keep food bet ter than damp cold.
 A vinegar compress win quick ly cure ringworm.
 Nutmegs grate best if started ! from the blossom end. ]
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Meat With alee.

Line a casserole with boiled rice. In a saucepan mix a tablespoonful each of butter and flour. when we'll blended add salt and pepper, a cupful of rich milk and half cupful or more of fine ly chopped meat. Cover with rice and cook after adding one tablespoonful each of chopped onion, and parsley. Cook for an hour and serve with toma- to sauce.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

moths: they cant keep away.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Not Just as Good.

Not Just as Good. ''Haye you Il fireless cooker in your house:" "No, but we have coalless fire"
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24
Stuffed Peppers.

Take two cupfuls of cooked meat and mix with a cupful of sausage. add salt and pepper and . half cupful of boiled rice. one beaten egg and when we'll mixed fill the peppers with the mixture and bake.
Tombstone epitaph., 1918-03-24

He Sidestepped. Just why did you leave collegeT .'The dean didn't go into details."-- Jack OT.antern.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17

Floyd Nelson and Charlie Havens
were in Ithaca Tuesday.
The food conservation administra-
tion has limited the amount that g
merchant can sell of sugar to any
family to one pound for each individ
ual for one week So family of five
could buy five pounds and only five
in one week. Persons residing at /
distance and who do not come TO towr
oftener than once in two weeks cai
secure two weeks supply at once
The eighth grade reading test says
Supt. f. l.. Keller, will be based OF
President Wilson's December 4tf
message to Congress in which he set:
forth in general way the purpose:
OF the u. S. in the war. Suite a mum
Der from Elwell will take the eight
grade exam and should take note oil
this.
Fathers and sons get together
event planned to be staged here next
month is part of the nationwide,
movement. All efforts are being made
to make the National Committee Of
the Y. NJ. G. A. to take place during
the week of February 18th to III
such success as TO take on world
wide significance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Nelson tran
sacted business in Alma Tuesday.
Albert Anderson was au Alma bus
mess caller Friday.
|. Z. Taylor transacted business il
Alma Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marble Slingluff spent
Friday eve in Alma.
Clyde Webb of Alma spent Wednes
in Flwell
Dr. Graham and Henry Myers o.
Alria were called 20 Mr.. and Mrs
John Chase Thursday eve.
Will Waber transacted business ii
Ithaca Tuesday.
Harry Tubbs and Albert Fisher wer,
Mt. Pleasant business callers Friday
Miss Kathryn Currence, who ha.
been visiting her parents for the pas
three weeks, returned to Detroit
Thursday
Earl Taylor and jim Mclaughlin
transacted business in Saginaw Fri
day.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Greenhoe wcr,
Alma business callers Tuesday.
Clinton Nelson and Albert Ander
son transacted business in Ithaca
Tuesday
Mrs. Henry Myers. who has bee
seriously i'll at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Frs John Chase for tn,
psst six weeks, is reported better anC
out Of danger.
: Users of coal are again on the anx
icus seat. Consumers are beginning
to have serious thoughts. So far a.
is known the only coal now n transit
is consigned to Clinton Nelson. Tho
cate of its arrival cannot be accurately
forecasted. The probabilities ere that
nc more hard coal will be received
here this winter. MS the government i.
taking the biggest part of il as fas,
rs IL comes from the mines.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17

Mrs. Orwin Courier has been con
fined to her home for the past week
with illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Fisher are
entertaining their neice from Belding.
The milk producers do not want in
ordinate profits, they only ask during
the period of the war. their cost Of
production and such reasonable profit
as the consumers themselves would
approve. The condensory assures
them of this.
The Red Cross needs our help.
Millions of our boys are going TO
France and only the Red Cross may
care for them in health, in sickness.
when wounded or prisoners. Their
need of our help is beyond all meas
uring. Unless they are to die need
lessly, trainload after trainload of
hospital supplies alone must be piled
up for them before ever they go into
battle. Attend the Red Cross meeting
all day Thursday of each week If we
can't fight, back the boys who can.
The funeral of Cornelius Rexford
was held at this place on Thursday OF
last week. Mr.. Rexford was an old
resident of this locality, lived here
until few years ago, when he bought
a farm near Ferris Center, Montcalm
county. lived on the farm until the
last year and half, when he went to
live with his youngest son, Ben, of
Saginaw, where he died very suddenly
of heart failure The remains were
buried in the Pritchard cemetery.
Jim" Figley transacted business in
alma Thursday.
Harry Tubbs and Albert Fisher, two
OF our most progressive and largest
farmers, are very enthusiastic over the
project Of locating concentrating
plant at this place They have the
arrangements all made and station
will be located here within few days
TO receive the milk. This will enable
the farmers to receive a better price
for their milk, which has been much
needed. The milk will be taken in
here and drawn across the country to
Mt. Pleasant and as soon as spring
opens the company will start work on
their new $4,000 plant. The people
OF the village and locality appreciate
the .untiring efforts OF Mr.. Fisher and
Nj. Tubbs in locating this enterprise
al Elwell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
DRESSES

Every Dress in this group is strictly
new and models absolutely correct;
direct from the worlds style centers.
All Dresses at 20 per cent reduction.
One lot of beautiful quality Serge
and Combination Silks at Half price.
One lot Peter Thompson's excellent
quality Serge with White or Gold
Braid. Dresses up to $3.50 at $3.50
to $3.50.
All very newest dresses in Taffetas,
Messalines. Satins, Charmeuse and
Georgette Crepe. Dresses up to $4,000
now 20 per cent reduction.
Large assortment of Taffetas, va
riety of colors and range of sizes.
Regular $3.50, $500 and S27.5
Dresses at $14.95
One group Taffeta Dresses; eXcep-
tional bargains. Material alone worth
far more than we are asking for the
dress. Ask to see these at 1918
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17

Watch for the first symptom. hoarse-
ness and give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy at once. II is prompt and
effectual
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
January Clear-a-way of
The Separate Skirt

Over 100 Separate Skirts are in
Guided in this assortment. Our entire
stock Of Satins, Tatfetas. silk Poplins
Wool Poplius. Serges and Panama
Cloths
Al 5000 and $3.50 Skirts. now sos
An $50 skirts. now $3.50
Al $500 to $500 Skirts, now $6.1S
All SO. SIP, and $3.50 Skirts SS.75
Al SIS. $3.50 and Sl8 Skirts. SIi.63
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
] Want The News

Want The News
When you have little item,
Send it in;
There's no time like the present to
begin;
III appreciate it too
Just like | always do
If you'll promptly phone your little
items in.
When you hear that something's hap
pened,
Mail it in;
1t will only take three pennies worth
Of tin;
You'll feel better every day
Along life's rugged way
Ii you'll think about the Record so
begin.
II you know of any news,
Phone it in;
Il will make me smile from forehead
down to chin.
II will drive away the blues
When your neighbor reads the
~ BiiOiit W yVbi PiiVsN ~ ALL
Mr.. Winchell who has been farming
the Romine place northwest of the
village. has moved into his new house
in the new addition. Elwell has built
several new houses this season.
Attend lodge this Saturday eve at
the /. o. o. f. temple
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chase are enter
tanning their daughter, Iva, of Ohio.
The Elwell Red Cross society met
last night at the Red Cross rooms. A
very profitable time was spent. Until
further notice the rooms will be opened
for the day. Mrs. |. p. Taylor donat-
ing the use of her sewing machine
two are now in use in the room. Come
early, bring a lunch and spend the day
for our soldiers.
A fine enjoyable party was held at
the David Mclaughlin home last Fri
day eve. dancing being the main fea-
ture. Mrs. Theo. Greenhoc and Earl
Taylor furnishing the music
Miss Amy Mallory Of Mt. Pleasant
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
ard Mrs. Walter Mallory
Jesse Hulwick has been confined
to his home the past week with rheum-
atism
Mrs. Theo Greenhoe and two sons
we're weekend guests Of Mrs Green
hoes parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
Taylor.
Frank Hall was an Alma visitor
Tuesday on business.
The Nelson boys will furnish loo
cows for the Concentrating plant and
many more farmers will furnish a
goodly number.
Mrs. Harry Tubbs was the guest at
the Earl Woodward home Saturday.
Mrs. Earl Taylor spent Saturday
~ the David Mclaughlin home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
COMPLETE CLEARANCE
COATS

Fur trimmed and full silk lined
Plush and Baffin Seal Coats. All $685. 90
and $1,000 Coats, now .$45.00
All $500 to $65. 90 Coats, now S42.S0
Fancy Karama trimmed silk lined
Plush Coats; $4,000 to $4,000 Coats
ho" .,-. POO.VV
Plush Coats, Karama trimmed;
very nifty style, splendid quality.
$500 to $4,000 Coats, now $26.50
Plush Coats in plain full sweep cut
on very newest lines with or without
belt. $37. so to $4,000 Coats, $3.50
Plush Coats in most excellent quail
ity, Sol Satin lined. $4,000 to $500
Coats, now ...-........ S23.75
Plush Coats, an excellent quality;
every one this years model, Just the
coat you are looking for at small
price. $500 to S2750 Coats, S1S.75
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
January CIear-a-way of corsets

One and two's of kind of our most
popular Corset Styles are assembled
and reduced for prompt clearance.
One lot La Princess front lace; an
elegant corset Regular $500 value,
now S2.1S
One lot Regular $3.50 and $3.50 val
ne, now .. Sl.4S
One lot Regular $3.50 and $500 val
ne, now Csc
Miller Special Front Lace, Regular
Sl75 value now S1.23
One table Miller Special Especial
~ large assortment including the elias
tic top, and corsets for stout people.
now Csc
One lot Miller Special and Hender-
son CorsetS, now 69c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17

January Clear-a-way of Furs
Just the time of Year for These Nice Warm Furs.
Many weeks of the coolest weather is yet to
come and YOU cannot do better than secure some
thing from our stock of Furs at these attractive
reductions. Remember also the vogue for Summer
Furs. Buy Now and receive the added benefit.
All Furs at One-fourtt off
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
January cIear-a.way of Skating Sets and Toques


The ever serViceable Scarf and Toque to
match in all desirable colors of red blue grey,
white. rose color and many beautiful mixtures.
Also separate Toques 0ne-fourth off
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
Ian'y clear-a-way Of ChiIdren's Coats

Jan'y cIear-a-Way OF ChiIdren's Coats
Our entire stock of all Childrens
Coats will be sacrificed in the Janu-
airy Clear-A-Way. Practically every
thing in Children's Coats you care to
see. Lots of Cloth Coats, Velvets,
Velours, Pushes. The prettiest lit
tleCorduroy for to year old boys
and girls, you ever saw are included
All Children's Coats lOne-fourth off
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-17
CLOTH COATS

Some very beautiful models in All
Wool Velour, Burella and Broadcoths,
plain or fur trimmed. $4,000 to $500
now ... $3.50
One group of Coats in many of the
very latest weaves large collars, nif-
ty belts and pockets. $3.50 to $500
Coats now $i7.95
Everyone Of our $500 to S25.00
Coats will go at the extremely low
price OF S11.75
A splendid line Of Coats in this
group; all sizes to chose from in
plaids. blues, blacks and browns All
$500 Coats now 1915
Coats-former years models at
from SOS to $3.50