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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
SUGAR SHOWED
OUR BACKBONE
American Willingness to Give Up
Luxury Demonstrated Ma
tons War Conscience.
STAND WITH THE ALLIES.
BY Reducing Consumption People OF
the United States Averted
Famine at Home in Spite
Of Low Supplies

The fact that the people 81 the
United States were able 10 reduce by
more than one-haf million tons their
July, August. September and October
consumption OF sugar proves conclu-
sively that their war conscience was
thoroughly awakened and that the
country as whole stood ready 10 fol-
low the lujunctlons OF the Government.
Our normal consumption OF sugar in
the four-month period beginning with
July has been 400. 900 tons per month,
a total Of 100000 for the quarter
year.
In July, when our sugar stringency
began to reach It's height, consumption
was reduced to 100000 tons. In Au-
gust only go. 900 tons went into dis
trlbution and in September only 49,
900 tons. In October the distribution
fell TO go 900 tons.
IL the general public had failed 10
observe the injunctions OF the Food
Administration this country would
have been In the throes of a sugar
famine before the end OF August our
gisible supplies were so low "a 70 bring
great anxiety to those familiar with
he sugar situation. They feared that
II would be absolutely impossible to
reduce consumption to a point where
sugar would no longer be a mere lux
ury I'm the American diet
Few accomplishments OF the Food
Administration will stand forth so pre-
domlnantly as this reduced cOnsump-
ton Of sugar. by 1t we have been able
to bridge over the period OF stringency
until the new beet and Louisiana cane
sugar crops were In sight
Now the nation Is In a position so
that IL we choose we may return to
our normal home use Of sugar. and
Europe, with the release OF ships TO 60
far afield. can maintain Its recent re-
strIcted rations. II. however. those
nations are TO Increase their use OF
sugar very considerably II must be by
our continued sharing with them
through limiting our own consump.
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
KEPT PLEDGE
TO SEND BREAD
American Nation Maintained Al.
lied Loaf Through Self
Denial at Home Table.
AvERTED EUROPEAN DESPAIR.
With Military Demands Upon Ocean
Shipping Relieved, World Is Able
TO Return to Normal White
Wheat Bread.

Since the advent cd the latest wheat
crop the only Limitation upon Ameri.
can exports To Europe has been the
shortage OF shipping Between July
and October 10 we shipped 6J,9SO, 30
bushels. II this rate should continue
until the end OF the fiscal year We will
have furnished the Allies with more
than 237, 100000 bushels OF wheat and
hour In terms of wheat.
The result of Increased production
and conservation efforts I'm the United
States has been thai with the cessu
ton OF hostiiJies we are abie 10 Re-
turn 10 normal wheat diet. supplies
that have Accumulated In Australia.
Argentine and other hitherto inacces
slble markets may be tapped by ships
released from transport service, and
European demand for American wheat
probably will not exceed our normal
surplus. There Is wheat enough avail
able 10 have white LOAF AT the com
mon table.
But last year the tale was different
Only by the greatest possible saving
and sacrifice were we able to keep a
steady stream OF wheat and flour NOV.
ing across the sea. We found our
selves at the beginning OF the harvest
year with an unusually short crop
Even the most optimistic statistlcians
figured that we had n bare surplus of
20,O00O00 bushels And yet Europe
was facing the probability of a bread
famne-and in Europe bread is by far
the most important article in the diet
All OF this surplus had left the
country carly IN the fall by the first
Of the year we had naged TO ship
little more than 100000 bushels by
practicing the utmost economy nj
home-by wheatlcss DAYS. whcatless
meals. heavy substitui IN of other
cereals and by sacrifice at almost
every meal throughout the country.
In January the late Lord Rhondda,
then British Food Controller. cabled
that only IL we sent an additional -.
600, 600 bushels before July could he
take the responsibility OF assuring his
people that they would be fed.
The response of The American PEG
pie was S5,o00,00O bushels safely deliv-
cred overseas between January l and
July l. Out OF a harvest which gave
us only 20,00o0o0 bushels surplus we
actually shipped l41 100000 bushels.
Thus did America fulfill her pledge
that the Allied bread rations could be
maintained. and already the American
people are demonstrating that. with
an awakened war conscience. last
years figures will be bettered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
Avoid erooe.na.

II is a salutary thing To regret past
errors and sincerely resolve not 10 fail
Into them again. but Il il IA foolish anc
most dangerous thing to brood oven
mistakes We have made, sins we have
committed. Brooding cannot possibly
lead to healthy-minGcd action IL
tendency, rather Is to develop a STAKE
0. mind that may pass over INTO in
sanity. Yet many people Indulge "
this dangerous luxury Of brood.ug. p
t-ulur,y is th4s likely to De- the cas
s-iih people 30 whom life hus not beer
u Kind as 1t might have t-cn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
GREATEST OPPORTUNITY
WOMEN EVER HAD.

II was given To The women Of this
country to perform the greatest serv-
ice In the winning OF the war vouch-
safed TO any women In the history OF
the wars OF the world-to feed the
warriors and the war sufferers. BY
the arts OF peace, the practice OF sim
pie. homely virtues the womanh"od Of
whole nation served humanity In Its
profoundcst struggle for peace and
freedom
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
Good and Bad Men.

Good men cnn easily see through
bad men. but bad men can't always
soc through good men. Perhaps it's be-
muse there's no goodness in the bad
nan that the good man can see
hrm',h him. md because there Is in
The rp"d man that the bad man can,
see through him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

President Wilson's son-in-law,
NcAdoo, secretary of the treasury,
head of the railroads. express COM
)anies, etc, has resigned The Pres
dent undoubtedly heard the numb
ing of the people at the last election
md has taken steps To stop the
,ocialistc idea of government owner
nip Of railroads, telephone. telegraph
and cable and express companies.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Proceedings before the senate cleo
ions committee contesting the cleo
ion Of Truman II. Newberry, Re
publican, - senator from Michigan,
we're ordered dismissed last week by
he committee by vote Of six to five.
Two democrats and four Republicans
voted against the investigation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
tSigned) Mrs. Henry Soule,
Pres. Alma Branch

The rapid changes in the war
situation having made IL necessary to
make new plans ln our local branch.
Instead of headquarters being estab
lished i'm tn Baptist church. we are
today moving TO ,nc rooms IN the
Pollasky block, second floor, which
We occup 4 last year durng the cold
weather Tine room viii be open for
work, next Monday afternoon, with
Mrs Chas. Murphy, chairman. Fol
low the RED crosse. and you viii find
the rooms.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
Iiuht. but Then.

Automobile bodies made Of concrete
reinforced with steel wire are said to
Nc lighter than wood. But IL they
nrn over on you. they bear down quite
hard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Il is now reported that the Demo-
rats are trying to find some way
% prevent at least two Republicans
who were elected to the senate from
.aking their seats so as TO hold con-
rol Of that body Since politics has
been adjourned" il is safe thing to
Ock up your chicken coops
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
Presbyterian Church.

Services will be held as follows
Sunday:
10 a. m-Sunday school. Lesson:
Joseph Sold by His Brothers
37:lS-2S.
IL a. m.-Morning worship.
Theme: Our Day of Opportunity"
p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
Topic: All for Christ. VI. Our
Pleasures. Cor 1923. "a. 31-3S;
Ill.
All persons attending and owning
masks are requested to bring them
to be worn during the service. Those
not possessing them will be supplied
at the church door.
Nictnru RrnnA heat by taste 60 e.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

4 truly great MINIS action, art
works Of art Nothing with him H. tx.
temporized or improy.sed. They In.
yolve their consequence and develop
themselvcs along with 'hc events that
gave them hirih.-Guesses at Truth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
ALMA WOMEN
IN WAR WORK

Owing to the United War Drive.
which includes the local Red Coss, il
has been decided by the officers and
the financial committee Of the Alma
branch, to discontinue the monthly
cards at the close of this year. Ii
will be great help to the collectors
if all who ate in arrears Will pay
their accounts before the first of the
year. Representatives will be at both
banks, Dec. 9Th and 23rd to receive
money. One of the most gratifying
features of our local Red Cross work.
has been the generous response of the
community 10 every call for funds.
and II Is certain that this phase of
our activity will be remembered with
pleasure long after our war work
ceases
tSigned) Mrs Henry Soule,
Pres Alma Branch
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Mayor Francis KING and the city
ouncil have taken wise step in
ndeavOring 10 get a new depot for
ne city of Alma, and it is our firm
pelief that once the matter is put be-
fore the state railroad commission in
S proper light that there Will be no
lueStion hut what the needs of the
ity in this respect will be met.
1t must be admitted that the pres
mt structure is far too small for the
present needs of the city. This seems
% be admitted by the railroads with
ne agitation which Is now going on
-or an addition to the present made
luate unsightly structure, which
would be added TO the east end Of the
Iepot and in part do away with the
ne redeeming feature that can be
ound there. the little park which the
aides of the Civic league of this city
ave taken care of for years at their
Jwn exl nSs and which they have
made one Of the prettiest little spots
Alma. especially when the roses
are in bloom. Many times the writer
las been at the depot on ordinary
business days. and found such crowds
here that not all of the people could
get into the depot. and it is a very
exceptional day when the crowds,
around train time, are small enough
80 that everyone can find seats within
IS portals.
Il has been VIGOROUSLY unsanitary
sor the past few years, especially in
the summer months, when rank odors
are most noticeable.
The depot was built years ago,
when Alma was struggling little
hamlet, and while Alma has been
onstantly changing from hamlet
nto a hustlng city. which furnishes
he two railroads with more traffic
md freight business than any other
ity in this section, the passenger
tation has continued to hold sway,
With only one small addition added,
% take care of the baggage. and a
sew interior changes made in the old
structure TO give the public the idea
nat Alma was getting something.
There is not a city or village in
mis- section of the state, that the
writer knows of, which does not have
a better passenger station than Alma,
NE Of place and amount of business
yiven the railroads considered.
Alma wants to remove this eyesore
from her front yard. which is the
irst thing that the visitor has i'm
pressed upon his mind when he comes
nto the city 1t leaves poor inn
preston of the city in his memory.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
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Sending 10 Europe al 100000 bush.
emily nothing was the outstanding ev.
ploit OF the American food army IN the
critical year OF the war.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
Undesirable Impression.

"Somc men," said Uncle Eben. talks
much bout how honest dey Is dat
'cy sounls like dey was inwardly
res l.n' VII terrible icmptation."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Worth ,tavin1. Sometimes.
Hos sense" said Uncle Eben. "ls
yhut keeps man fun bettin' ava,
Is money on losses
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
THE CHURCHES
ST. Johns Church

Morning Prayer. 1000 a. m
Subject: a New World"
Sunday School. 1880 a. m
Nesper service, 500
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

instructions have been received by
the junior chairman OF Red Cross
activities, for making the quota Of
10 story scrap books. for our wounded
and SICK soldiers. This work will all
be done rs the Junior branch and viii
uc commenced at once
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
Have Much the Sane Thouoht

A luxury Is something we are an'
TO think our nelrhhors cnnnot afford
ma our urirl'nrs ure MT 20 tlliri
.me caauut aluff lhrm.o Ives
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Have you made bid on the fine
quilt made by the St Alma Tailors
and displayed in their window
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
FIRST CALL TO FOOD ARMY.

This cooperation and service
7 ask OF all In full confidence
that America will render more
for flag and freedom than king
ridden people surrender at COM
pulsion.-lIcrbert Hoover. Au-
gust 10. 1917.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Remember the regular business Of
the Red Cross at the new rooms in
the Polasky block next Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock. Business of
Importance to be discussed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
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:. our exports since - country :.
= entered the war have justified n :.
+ statement made by the Food Adj /
!. ministratiOn shortly after It's con- /
= ception. outlining the principles :.
= aud policies that would govern :.
= the solution OF this countrys /
= food problems :.
= "The whole foundation OF de- :,
:. mocracy,' declared the Food Adj :.
= ministration. lies In the lndi- /
= vidual Initiative OF It's people :.
:. and their willingness 20 serve the :.
= interests II the nation with com i
:. pletc self esacement in the time :.
= Of emergency. Democracy can :.
:. yield To- discipline. and we can 4
= solve this food problem for our !
+ own people and for the Allies I'm :.
!. this way. To have done so will /
!. have been greater service than :.
:. our immediate objective, for we !
= have demonstrated the rightful- :.
:. ness OF our faith and our ability :.
= TO defend ourselves without be- i
= ing Prussanized 1
i. :.
= r !. :. + + = :. !. + i; + !. = = + = !
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28
1 tiIv Thouuht.

lie makes % friend who never made
zoe. ~ cni',oun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

A year ago voluntary food control
was a daring adventure In democracy (;
during the year an established proof
OF democratic eficienc.'.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-28

Victory Bread best by taste-69-4c
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
sHERiFF's SALE

THE STATE OF TEXAS, County Of
Lubbock
Whereas. by virtue Of an Order Of
Sale. issued out Of the District Court
Of Dallas County, Texas. on judy
ment rendered in said Court on the
22nd day Of July A. d. 1918. in IA
vor Of The Home Investment Com
pany and against G. p Burton, for
the sum Of s6is6l. together with
interest and al lcost Of suit No.
2s579-A on the DOCKET Of said court.
and to me. as Sheriff. directed and
delivered. | did. on the 30th day Of
Sept. -. u. 1918. at o'clock a NJ.
levy upon the following described
tracts and parcels OF land situated in
Lubbock and Hale County, Texas.
and belonging to G. T. Burton. to-
wit; Lying and beng situated in
the town Of Alternately, in Lubbock
County. Texas and known as lots /
to 6 both inclusive in block 1872. as
shown by plat Of said town. recorded
in Vol 90, pages l0i and l05. Of the
Deed Records Of Lubbock County,
Texas, also lots to i6 inclusive in
block No. 1853. situated in the town
Of Alternately, in the Counties Of
Hale and Lubbock, State OF Texas,
a. shown by plat Of said town record
ed in Vol. Fl. pages "a and s5 OF
Deed Records Of Lubbock County,
Texas. and being the same
land described In trust deed exeeut-
ed by c. p Burton, November is'
1919. and recorded in Book 7 page
2s6. deed Of trust records Of Hale
County. Texas, also In the Deed of
Trust Records Of Lubbock County
ln Book 9 Page sss. the SAME being
10 G u Storers, Trustee, on the srd
day 81 December A. ID. 1918, hslnr
the first Tuesday ~ said month, be
tween the hours ~ 10 o'clock A, NJ
and 4 o'clock p IA on said day, II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
ALLoTMENTs or SUGAR
CAN NOT BE INCREASED

The Federal Food Administrator FOR
Texas announces that the total aliot
ment OF sugar for all purposes IN Tey
a. for September Is i6.700O)O pounds
Certificates for that amount have al.
ready been mailed 10 those manufac
turers and merchants entitled ~ par.
ticipatlon in the distribution Of ihis
sugar It Il obviously impos .ibie %
Increase any OF the allotmenfs
Requests from retailers In ar parts
Of Texas even from the drou'h area o.
West Texas ere pouring into the o.
flee OF the Foot Manipulation ask
Ing FOR increase Oh ne amount of sus 20
allotted 20 them FOR September over
their ailotmcnts Tor the previous
month These requests are based on
various and SIM 'rr CONVENTIONS. bu
back OF q an seems % be the desire
on the part Of the retailers 10 sell
moro su-ar.
In se,ing thu oortenilons Tor larger
allotments the Food Administration
has advised distributors throlgh the
county Food administrators u 70,
lows
IT must BE- taken into consideration
thai whereas cfrrii tltes hold hy o.
tailers tn july snd ~ USE represented
only So . per celf ~ their ace value
certificates held b. retailer IN Sep
temher represent thslr face raile and
have been is uei 90 20 the amounts %
20 per cent of The sugar asked FOR BY
all retailers IN oiler words. the al
lotments 20 retailers on theil state
meni ~" for september Is an increase
Of IS per cent orer the amount ~
SUGAR coing through that channel IN
August Thit incref.e has been made
possible hy s1e Pei allotment OF two
million pounds over he August ailo'
ment on &C. 0.uit SUGAR sold by -
tailers FOR rreseri l.ig purposes IN july
and AUGUST
"WhNc = csc 40 N 'llion pounds vii
not fu'lg replace al sales made on &C
count OF pTrssrsins and canning. tho
amount piil h.lp 20 even matters ~
soueahlt heref0re. District an
County AiririfirIiDrs will please .
plain 20 those iraiers submittin
claims COR atiiions sugar tha
THERE Is No ADDITtONAf
SUGAR
Tho Federal siin' nent OF sugar 10
Texas 1urire ,Ggni was Approximate
" q 1iN 20 of1's
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07

piest life Of ALL | want 10 say o
good word for the y VI { A. for u
Is the home church and school for we
boys It's no kids job to work in
an army bakery For a week or two
we may work almost day and night.
then for a week we may not work
scarcely at al Some complain ter
rbly about the time growing monoto-
nous. but the time flies for SGT. Bra
ley and me. for he has guitar and !
a fiddle and we have real sport try
ing to play all the latest war songs
He is an eN-Arizona cowboy and like
myself can't read this classical music
II my letter isn't too long already :
will tell Of our trip 10 the country
Last Friday we were through work
for the week and all got % hour pass
es so Braley and ! went 90 Morris's
residence on Blue Blauer creek 10
miles from Fl Sill Morris Is a far
mer who lives az home and boards az
the same paloe The afternoon was
spent squirrel hunting, FISHING and
such as lots Of people enjoyed every
day in their childhood, but IL is new
70 US plains youngsters Early next
morning | thought | heard a dozen
bugers blowing First call" but il
was only a bunch Of geese. 80 we
slept an hour longer then took nice
stroll before breakfast The morn
ing was a perfect autumn morning
and only those who have had the ey-
pcrience know the Joy in taking fid-
Ale and guitar and playing such old
pieces as Wagner. Turkey in the
Straw. Soldiers JOY. Over the Waves
and Home Sweet Home. on such q
morning
Wishing the Avalanche and its
many readers the greatest Of sue
cess am.
LORENZO DOW HART.
Detachment Bakery Co No. 2.
Fl Sill, Okla
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
1918 XMAS PRESENTS.

Uncle SAM wants 70 Ks 20 give
new Kind Oi Ch1simah present has
year lie 6fges that al presents. NO
matter how large or small " 'hs
amount TO be speni by the gFef. bs
made 10 the form OF War SAVINGS
stamps Christmas presents Of his
KIND will aid the Government save
labor and materials necessary IN The
Production OF the usual Kind Oi pres
ents. allow the giver the osportnnsty
OF assisting his country ARD make
the rec spisnt a saver aud Govern
nsnt bond owneF Do yos< chr,st-
mas shopping IN War Savings
stamps. aud buy them nov 80 a
real patriot aud observe Uncle sam =
request.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
VICTORY BOYS AND
GIRLS WORK ENDORSED

Miss Annie Webb Blanion. one Of
the States most successful educators.
who has taught in every part Of the
state school system from the country
school 10 the State University, and
who was chosen by the peopeI Of the
state in the recent elections 10 serve
as our next State Superintendent Of
Public Instruction. has issued the
following endorsement Of the Vic
tory Boys and Victory Girls part in
the United War Work Campaign;
"The idea Of enrolling boys and
girls of the Nation in the United
War Work Campaign under the
Earn and Give plan is worthy Of APP
prevail from several standpoints.
THE efforts Of the enthusiastic
young workers will be Of no small
value in amassing the fund which Is
needed for this great purpose. In adj
dition, the effect Of this work on the
character Of the youth Of our land
will be Of great value
Industry. thrift. self-denial are
most useful lessons at any period Of
life, hut are especially 80 who char
aeter Is In its most impressionable
formative stage. That these lessons
viii be inspired by the pure fire Of
patriotism adds 10 their value the
ennohlins Influence Of the highest Of
motives, and Il y the motives Of nc.
ton that most affect character T"
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07

the Court House door Of Lubbock
County, Texas. In the town Of Lub-
book, ! will offer for sale and sell at
public auction. for cash. an the right.
title and interest," Of the aid c. p.
Burton, in and TO said property
Witness my hand. this the 9th day
Of November. A y 1918
" VI FLYNN.
Sheriff Of Lubbock County. Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
HEART OF THE SUNSET"
CAST UNUSUALLY CAPABLE

''Heart Of the Sunset, the picturi-
zation Of Rex Beach's famous novel
to be seen as Goldwyn special at
the Lyric, Friday and Saturday, Nov
ember 1915, has an exceptionally
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
LOST AND FOUND

LOST Two auto cranks. one on
load between Lubbock and the Nc
Crummen ranch. southwest .sf town
he other between NJ. p McCrum-
mems residence ard the cemetery.
Finder return to Avalanche office !.
(i92pj
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07
NO AID TAKEN
FOR LESS THAN
CENTS


STRAYED- bav> three year
old horse. one byrfour years old
horse. one chesefnutf sorrel horse six
years old No br.hds or blemishes
on bays Brand On sorrel o with
bar underneath Sprayed from pas
.ure ~ miles sorfh town Bounds
and Simpson. Lubbock Reward II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-07

Rev J. r. Chase is here on sick
leave from the army camps, Y NJ
c. A. Department He has been
having a time with the Flu. and
is improving gradually. though he is
still very weak from the effects Of
the disease.