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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
SOUTHEAST COE


Mrs. Mable Houser of Springport
is visiting at the home Of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Will Wood.
James Myers returned home from
Hillsdale Saturday, where he had
been visiting his parents for week.
Mrs. Maggie Hopkins and daughter
Beatrice, and Will Hopkins were Sun
day visitors at the home of the for
mer's son, Alva, in St. Louis.
Albert Cline has so far recovered
from his illness as TO be able to re-
turn to work.
Merritt Leonard and Tom Pethtel
took dinner with Roy Boyels in st.
Louis Saturday
Mrs. Emma Leonard is slowly gain
ing from her illness.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet at
the home of Mrs. c. Perrine February
81. All are invited 10 dinner.
There was a good crowd at all of
the Sunday services at the church.
Others have come out for membership.
The many friends of Charles Dutt
are glad to hear of his safe arrival
across the water
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
FOREST HILL

Rev. Lyman Blood attended a Mn
isterial meeting at he home of Rev
Rclla in st. Louis Tuesday
l.. II. Dawson is on the sick list
A little neice of Mrs. Jennie Kemp
from Coleman has been staying with
her and going TO school here for
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sefka Of st.
Louis called on the latter's parents
the first of the week.
Mesdames Moody and Post were
Alma Shoppers Wednesday.
Miss Bessie Small is sewing for
Mrs. Charles Gallagher this week.
Mr.. Vance spent the week END with
his family in Ithaca.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Conley and
family of Alma spent Sunday at the
home of the formers brother, Arle
Conley, and family
Towne Richardson is visiting with
friends at Farwell and Gilmore.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Gov spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Courier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Frisbie and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tedrow were
Alma shoppers Thursday. Mr.. Ted
row brought new gasoline engine
home with him.
Clarence Russ and family formerly
of ST. Louis have moved back on their
farm east OF town.
A baby daughter has come to make
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Fleming Mrs Fleming was formerly
Miss Rena Mills
Miss Gladys Failing spent the
weekend with her parents. returning
to her school duties in Shepherd Sun
day p. m
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
WEST PINE RIVER

Several from here attended the
auction sale near Ithaca one day last
week.
Mrs. Earl Cox and Mrs. Fred
bentz called on Mrs. Will Courier in
Forest Hill last Wednesday.
There hasn't been any school in the
Day school for the past two weeks on
account of the illness of the teacher.
A. Wilke purchased a horse at
Miller's sale last Monday.
Monday evening, February 4. Mrs.
Dell Wright was given a surprise
party by her friends il being her
birthday. A fine time is reported.
Philip Chpo and wife are moving
to Merrill
Mrs Cox entertained the Larkin
club last Tuesday
a baby boy has come to stay with
Rob. Fleming and wife.
Sam Veeder's family had the quar-
entine raised last Thursday.
Chas. Johnson is staying in this
vicinity at present. He will hold an
auction on his farm on February 81
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
VESTABURG ITEMS
BY Our Own Correspondent

Thomas Meddick and Allie Evans
were in Edmore Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Greenhoe are
entertaining their son, Harry Green
hoe, and family who arrived from
Lansing Thursday.
r. McGilliviary arrived from Camp
Custer Wednesday morning to bid his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. James McGilli-
wary, and other friends adieu before
leaving for France. He returned TO
Battle Greek Friday and expected to
leave Camp Custer in short time.
His many friends wish him a safe
return as well IA safe journey to
France.
The Misses Loreene Cornell and
Gladys Harris accompanied Roy
McGilliviary rs far as Grand Rapids
Friday.
Francis Zuver who underwent an
operation in Grand Rapids has re-
turned 10 his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Hunt of Mcbride
spent Sunday here at the home of the
latter's sister, Mrs. VIM. VanHorn.
Stanley Geisel went to Lansing
Saturday to visit his sister.
Ira Howard returned to his home
at Ithaca Friday after spending a
few days AT the home of his mother,
Mrs. VIM. VanHorn.
Carl Harry of Camp Custer and his
wife arrived here Saturday TO visit
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Marley re-
turned from Lansing Monday evening.
Lester Reeder who has been visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Reader, has returned 10 his home in
Toledo.
Mrs. Charles Nickerson went 10
Detroit Tuesday morning to see her
sister. Mrs. Ida Guyman, who under
went an operation for removal of "A
tumor, and on her arrival home Sat
tlrday evening reported to inquiring
friends that Mrs. Guyman was very
low. Heb many friends wish her a
speedy recovery.
Mr. and Mrs Ira Evans spent from
Tuesday until Saturday evening in
Detroit where they went to see the
formers sister, Mrs Ida Guyman,
who came from her home in Toledo
70 Detroit for an operation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14

One and twos of a kind of our most popular
Corset Styles assembled and reduced for
prompt removal
One lot La Princess front lace; an elegant
corset. Regular $500 value, now S2.4S
One lot regular $3.50 and $3.50 value, Sl.4S
One lot regular 81 80 and $500 value csc
Miller Special Front Lace. $l.75 value Sl.23
One table Miller Special. Especially large as
sortment including the elastic top. and
corsets for stout people, now CSC
One lot Miller Special and Henderson Corsets,
now soc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
LINOLEUMS
Underwear

Our Underwear department comprises section
fifty feet long packed solid with boxes OF under
wear. Every garment to be sold at from l5ft to
25G reductions.
All Merino Suits, regular $4.75 values S3.9S
All Merton Suits. regular So. rs values S3.19
All Merino Suits, regular S3.25 values S2.7S
All Merino Suits, regular 1926 values Sl.92
Women's Cotton Suits, S1.75 values S1.49
Women's Cotton Suits, 81 80 values SIPS
Women's Merino Vests, Sl.75 values Sl.19
Women's Merino Vests, $3.50 values SIPS
Women'S Cotton Suits, Csc values 76c
Women's Vests and Drawers. 85c gar. CSC
Women's Vests and Drawers. 75c gar. 59c
Women's Vests and Drawers. soc gar. 40c
Childrens Merino Suits, S1S5 values S1.5S
Children's Merino Suits, l.65 values Sl.4l
Childrens Merino Suits, $50 values SIPS
Childrens Merino Suits, SIZE values csc
Childrens Merino Vests and Drawers
75c garments 64c 60c garments sic
Women's Silk Crepe de Chine Chemise and
Envelope Suits, $500 garmens - $3.75
$3.50 garments ..............- S2.63
Womens Batiste fine quality Chemise
S1.75 garments .-.. S1.31
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Bed Spreads

4 very excellent assortment of these beautiful
Bcdspreads will surely bring forth the most hearty
concentrations from the knowing buyer. All will
recognize that here real values.
Large size extra heavy $3.50 Spreads S2.9S
Large size S2.75 and $500 Spreads,
now 23i and 500
Excellent quality sligo and 1925 Spreads,
now Sl.1l and 81 80
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
DOne.SticS

Domestics share in savings for the thrifty house
wife. Sheetings, Cottons and Ginghams reduced.
Berkley, regular i5c value, now 40c
Berkeley regular 40c value, now 36c
Our Extra Specials in DOmestics
Our best quality of Ginghams in many beau
tiful patterns. Regular 25c values at Tic
Mill End Prints-Fancy figured Comfort
prints, % in. wide in short lengths only,
worth 15c per yard Zoe
800 yds Lawnsdale Cambria, regular 35c
value 22c
700 yds Ii Unbleached Sheeting splendid
quality; regular 2Sc value, now - 19c
300 yds. fine Bleached Muslin for home use.
Frame Spun, splendid finish; worth30c Doc
Special 9-quarter Burwc Sheeting. even
weave. very durable: worth SOC l9c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
Table Linens

For the housewife nothing is appreciated
than fine linens for home These many beautiful
designs low priced will be eagerly sought for by
discriminating buyers.
Mll-End Table Damask in ?, u p and
yards width, regular soc quality 42c
Mercerized, regular Csc quality .-.. 55c
MerceriZed regular 85c quality 72c
Mercerized, regular $50, extra fine $1.29
Finest Mercerized All Linen Welt with
Napkins to match, 1925 value s1.S7
ALL LINEN
Beautiful Silver Bleach S1.75 value Sl.59
Beautiful Silver Bleach. 81 % value Sl.06
Double Satin Damask, 1915 value S2.35
Double Satin Damask, $3.50 value S2.l3
Double Satin Damask, 1925 value Sl.92
Napkins in assorted patterns at liberal
discount.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
White Goods Sale

An immense assortment of the most beautiful
White Gods will go sale just at the right time TO
have them made up for the first call of Spring.
Don't fail TO this section.
Pique Corduroys, Plain or Stripe Voles
75c yd. value. now 63c
Pique Corduroys Plain or Stripe Voles,
SOC yd. value, now 42c
Pique Corduroys, Plain or Stripe Voles,
40c yd. value, now ....-...-.....--... 35c
Pique Corduroys Plain or Stripe Voiles,
soc yd. value, now 26c
Flaxon, zoe yd. value, now 17c
Flaxon, 1Sc I'd. value, now 16c
Flaxon, 15c yd value now BE
India Linen, l8c yd. value now 16c
India Linen sc yd value now BE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
Wool Dress Goods

Our immense section of Wool Dress Goods will
be spared this, the na reduction of the
All most beautiful French and Storm Serges,
Wool Poplins, Gaberdines Fancy and Plain Goods Of
all kinds at a substantial reduction.
French and Storm Serges, $3.50 value SIP
French and Storm Serges, $500 value S1.7O
French and Storm Serges, $3.50 value Sl.29
French and Storm Serges, 89c value &c
Black and White Check Novelties
$500 values S1.49 SOC values &c
$3.50 values Sl.l3 SOC values 3Sc
1925 values 9fc 35c values 26c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
COrSetS

One OF the most complete departments in
entire store is the Corset section Here again you
will find sweeping reductions in entire line.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
Toilet Waters, Lotions,
Powders and Soaps

Such variety of dainty toilet requisites for
the discriminating persons. Such articles you
find listed here lower in price than you usually
find elsewhere. DO not fail to investigate the toilet
article section.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
A Sale of Silks
Worth While

Silks for blouses, dresses, skirts or suits in
assortments that afford ample opportunity for sat
isfying individual tastes in selection
The prices quoted below speak for themselves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
Muslin Underwear
Mems WOmen'S and Child
ren'S Outing Gowns

You'll have for these warm, 1eecy Outing
Gowns, for there is real comfort and durability in
heir make up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
A Special Sale of Waists
Infants Wear

Our extensive departments for infants abounds
in attractive prices. Many articles for every day
necessities. You will enjoy seeing these many
dainty articles of various kinds low priced for
this Removal Sale. few Of the many things
duced
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14

Coats Cotton
Thread, full 200
yds. not 40
Sc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14

10 mis- o
We ked n rvo s
rmit 10 saem
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-14
TOOTH PASTE
SOAPS

SMELLING SALTS
l9c to CSC
Nail Preparations
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09

9bly be the next undertakings move on Aleppo. the large Turkish base of supplies on the Constantinople to Bagdad railroad.
 But that is not the only direction from which Turkey has reason to ex- pect trouble for it has just been an- nounced that Russia has ahrogated the Brest-Litovsk treaty in so far as it applies 10 Turkey. This is doubt less the result of the attack which was made upon Baku on the Caspian sea which according to the terms of the treaty was given to Russia, and which that country gives indication that it will endeavor to regain. This may explain to a certain extent the hurried call which the Turks have made upon it's forces to get out ol Persia since they are in Q precarious position both from the British ir Mesopotamia and from the threat ened hostility of Russia
 From third direction. however Turkey has cause to fear dire conse- uuences for with Bulgaria cut of the war it's supplies are shut off and il is possible for it to. be subjected tC attack from that country. Turkey must therefore realize that sticking to the end may not mean such lons lease of existence after all. :
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
Dear Mother

making itself heard. The fall of von Hintze was more in order, for ne as foreign secretary was more Justly 10 he charged either with ignorance or with concealment of the sentiment in Bulgaria. Prince MaXimiiiaE or Baden whom the kaiser has appoint ed as Von Hertling's successor, has heen known as a moderate and were if not that he is only Q creature or the Hohenzollern, his request 10 Fres4- dent Wilson for the opening of peace negotiations; might be thought slncere' An imperial chaneellor Is a great con yenience in Germany. Through nm inc kaiser may make fa}y proposal or demand either at hCS 2 or abroad. If favorably received, imperial honoFs are due to the chancellor embelllshed with an order or other decoration; II rejected the Kaiser need only oust the unlueky official the while ne re gretfuliy accepts his resignation anu thanks him for his patriotic sefNlce to the Fatherland Maximlllan was m donbt named as chancellor in the helef that an offer of peace coming through him would receive more con sideration than the recent Austrian nronosal obtained The curt refusal given to Austria caused Berlin to dls- claim any part in making the pro- posaI. The no less positive answer now in preparation for Prince Max imiIian may cause the kaiser to seiect another chancellor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
CONSERVE. ON MILL FEEDS.

Not only is it necessary to make the best use of our foadstuffs but there is need for practicing conser- vation in regard to the feeding ma terial for animals. This is set forth by the state food administrator in his appeal to all buyers of wheat mill feeds in which he asks them to pledge themselves not to use such feeds for ;shy other purposes than the feeding Of dairy cattle, poultry, young pigs and young calves. or the preparation of weekly bran mash for work ami mals.
 The reason for this is the same as in the case of food for human con- sumption. There is only SO much to he had. There is a demand for this feeding material by the European countries with which we are allied and it is recognized that we can not neglect our own stock. But these mill feeds are not the only things upon which animals can be fed and if the proper care is exercised in the use of them. the utilizing of roughage and the paying of extra attention to the elimination of waste there will be enough to serve all purposes. The idea is to take care of the important requirements of dairy cattle. and the poultry, pigs and calves where 1t is necessary, but not to depend upon the mill feeds entirely or to use it where other feed is available and no; 10 hoard the mill feeds. The request i is a reasonable one and it will un- doubtedly meet with the response that is expected. The protection oi the dairy industry is important and it is likewise important that we should take care of certain portion of our allies needs in this direction. By the proper cooperation this can be done and no one need to suffer. Everyone who can should be glad to do his part.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09

sessions, with sickness in many homes, with the shortage of fuel and other necessaries of life. and with more pressing to be done than there are hands to do it. this is no time to dwell upon the beauties of nature. The pleasant automobile trips and the walks through woods and fields must wait till this Scourge Of war has pass ed. This year more important duties demand the attention of every able bodied vidual.-Manehester Her aid.
 There is a new crusade afoet, and England is the crusader. The Holy Land, after centuries of Meslen dom inanee Is being freed at last from the Furk-freed forever as the Christian world will insist. The new crusade is a highly successful one There is not so much glamour about it as marked l the erusades of a thousand years ago, but 1t is a very businesslike proceeding and, unlike the old cfusades, is turn :
 ing out 100 per cent. saecessfuL-
 Bridgeport Standard American The people w1o wouldn't save money
 last summer because the Liberty loan wouldn't come until October are the same ones who account for their poor success in, life by the fact that they have no capitaI.-Meriden Journal Money is always satisfactory travelling companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
pANeER IN FAILuRE oF LoAN.

When Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo declares that the fourth Lib erty loan is in the sravest danger he points Go the effect which is being felt from thc influenza epidemic and the peace talk which has been advanced by the central powers.
 The fact of the matter is that there can be no such thing as failure in connection with the loan. It must succeed. 1T there are obstacles in the way they must be surmOunted. It Is not loo much to suppose that Ger many has selected this particular time Tor presenting it's proposition regard ing peace for the very purpose of de- croasing the interest of the people of this country in this great financial undertaking. # it can De made to close up the channels through which Inc funds are flowing it will be possi- be to claim that this country Is not standing back Of the government in It's war programme. It would offer the best kind of encouragement to the sneny whereas pushing the loan over the top would work n the opposite direction.
 The sentiment of the country is for the crushing or the imperial German government and it is highly impor- tant that the money which is sought through the loan should be provided I. would be a pretty humiliating mes sage which would have 10 be for warded to our soldiers and sailors af- ter all they have done and are doing 1T it was necessary to announce to them that the people back at home had failed 10 appreciate their ser vices to such an extent that they were not willing and ready to give them the proper backing.
 Thus If there is any danger of the loan failing it is time to stop It i'm mediately. The epidemic may handi- cap but the peace talk should not be taken too seriously. There is too muck rf -f1lre
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
THE DRIVE SUCCEEDING.

Simultaneously with the announce ment that Field Marshal von Hin Genburg has resigned as the ehief of the German staff. as the result of the insistence of the kaiser that the west crn front must be defended when the chief of staff, knowing better the act ual conditions which prevail there, de clares that there must be a retreat on a large scale. comes the news that along the whole front the allies have opened another big drive.
 This makes it evident that there is full determine ton on the part of General Foch to take advantage Of tlis very situation about which the striking when the Teutons are hard Int. when their defense positions on which so much has been relied and when the allies are in fine condition for following up their successes the al lies are in a way to profit handsomely from the situation. and 1t is to be noted that they are making advances at points where the enemy is seri- ously endangered if he persists in trying to fight it out where he stands.
 The gains which have been made 10 the north of Rheims are seriously menacins the line upon which the Germans have banked so heavily ill that region, while around Cambrai Douai and Lille the allies are stead fly eating their way into territory which is certain to be captured and when it is taken will give the al- lies such an advantage that it will be necessary for the Teutons to do some tall hustling to avoid worse confusion and disaster The drive is fast ac- complishing just what is expected of it and Hindenburg knows it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
OTHER VIEW POINTS

The treasurer of Australia proposes legislation to enable the government to resort to compulsion if subscriptions to the coming war loan are insufficient. If any person under this proposed law does not subscribe in proportion to his means, the penalty will be to double that persons income tax and to com pel him to subscribe to a fair allet- ment of bonds just the same. Slack CTS must be very numerous in Aus tralia if it is. necessary to resort to that kind of drastic legislation to se- cure money to prosecute the war r aterbury American.
 These beautiful days beekon one te life in the open. The yellow sunlight brightens the autumn colors of red and gold and green, and the crisp air ane blue sky unite with the scenic beauties l of earth to make mortals happy. Blu l happiness comes to few this fall ani days of idle enjoyHent to none. Witt the streets chokel with funeral pro
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

There is a chance for everyone to answer the kaisers peace proposition by buying more heavily of the fourth Liberty Londs.
 The man on the corner says: Like a lot of individuals the influenza in- sists upon forcing its way in where it isn't wanted.
 When the Yankee wounded declare that Fritz is beaten to a frazzle" it simply emphasizes what reports have been indicating.
 Even though the cost of living is high and liable to rise without mo- tice, the price of the Liberty bonds remains the same.
 With Bulgaria in mind, the abdica- tion of the kaiser in favor of the crown prince in Germany would mean no great improvement.
 From the way in which the Ger mans are burning the cities and towns in France and Belgium they show no evidence of shortage of matches
 Apparently the kaiser thought that a peace plea advanced by Prince Max would get a better reception than as if he had Count von Hertling make if.
 When the new king of Bulgaria or dered the demobilization of the army as his first act, it looks as if he in tended to start things off right at any rate.
 From all indications Germany is endeavOring to avoid that knockout punch which Colonel Roosevelt in supporting the loan is urging the peo- pie to deliver.
 The Teutons should hide their faces in shame after the manner in which the Turks have left the cities of Pal estine and Syria intact. Kultur hasn't apparently taken in Turkey.
 It will never be possible to con vince some people that there wasn't something about the fact that the big explosion at Morgan. N. J., was the 18th of such character which made 1t the worst in the list.
 Proud must be the members of the Rock Island. H., fire department whi while on a strike refused to fight g fire which threatened the largest TN1 plant owned by the government. Ina; shows whether dollars or patriotism comes first,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-09

led to the destruction of d German sausage" balloon by a British oh- servation airplane was related by the 9jrplane pilot, Lieutenant ( W. El- derkin, to The Associated Press. The Iflot and his observer were returning from an observation flight when they discovered the balloon.
 "Far over the Hun lines I could see enc solitary balloon below the clouds the Lieutenant said. "poubtless 1t was ub to make a weather report. The sight of it gave me g sudden inspira- ttpn. 1 scribbied on my pad:
 s' Shall we 'strafe the Hun Bal loonT