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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
BOARD REPORTS
Board Will Continue Classifying Men
in Group 10 Age of Sc.

The members Of the local draft
board for Gratiot county have re
ceived word from the adjutant gen
eral, instructing them that the class
iication ordered by the secretary of
war does not include physical ex-
aminations
As result all physical examina-
tions will be discontinued, but the
board will continue and carry TO com
pletion at the earliest possible mo-
ment, the classification of the regis
trants under the age of 36 years.
The board has completed its annual
report, which is being sent to Wash
ington. The report gives the history
of each registrant, giving his nation
ality, age, physical condition, claims
fer exemption If any, and whether or
not the registrant is married.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
WAR WORK FUND
QUOTA NOT MADE
Gratiot County Tagging Far
Behind on Campaign for
Soldiers Funds.
ALMA IS STILL FAR BEHIND
Estimates this Morning Give Alma
Only About TwO-Thirds of
Needed Amount.

Indications this morning were that
the city Of Alma would fall down on
its quota for the United War Work
campaign, unless there was big
change in the rate Of subscribing,
which would result in a great influx
Of pledges during today the last day
for volunteering in the campaign.
1t was estimated this morning by
Rev. Duffy, the local chairman. that
the city had achieved only about two
thirds of its quota on the War Work
drive, about $4,000 of the needed
$4,000 having been pledged.
If the quota is not REACHED through
the volunteering it is expected that
there will be solicitation committee
out the balance of the week, seeking
the needed pledges to send the city
over the top with its quota, as the
city committee is determined not to
let Alma fall behind on its quota. and
thus keep up the record that Alma
has made, that of subscribing its full
quota on each campaign since the
war started.
Ora L. Smith of Ithaca, county
chairman. stated this morning that
Ithaca and the south precinct of Elba
township had come the nearest to
volunteering their quotas of any
places in the county. Ithaca lacked
only about $4,000 of having reached
its quota of $3.50. The work in
Elba, which has a large foreign pop
ulation, is the pleasing feature of the
campaign.
There seems to be big lack of
interest in the campaign throughout
the county, which has been one of the
startling features of the campaign
throughout the state, interest seem
ingly having taken a big drop since
the armistice was signed.
O. l.. Smith stated that the cam
paign had been hindered to a great
extent throughout the county by the
rainy weather, but that il would be
continued through the balance of the
week and that il was expected that
the county would achieve its goal He
stated that many Of the precincts had
nearly reached their quotas, but that
others were tagging TO a great ex-
tent 1t is doubtful if some of these
laggards will top their quotas before
the week ends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
BAN REMOVED
Buildings May be Erected Now
Which Cost Not Over $4,000.

With the signing Of the armistice
by Germany, the United States is
rapidly getting back on a peace basis,
and one Of the first bans which was
modified, as result was that in re-
gard to building.
While the building ban has not
been entirely removed. it is now pos
sible to construct building costing
not over $4,000 without getting a
permit. OF TO make alterations or re-
cost more than that sum.
II building or repairs costing over
$4,000 are contemplated il is still
necessary TO secure a permit from
the war board before the work can
be started.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
NO FOURTH OF JULY
Says Soldiers Are Not Having Pink
Tea Parties.

Parts of letter from Edwin p.
Mahr to Mrs. Mclaughlin, Of Alma,
are printed here:
Am again at the front experienc-
ing real excitement. Ny division has
done some good work in the past and
are again at it with the same old
spirit, however the opposition at this
point is greater than has been the
case on other fronts. As a result
we are not advancing very rapidly at
present, but you ought TO see our
boys give 'em hell. Each time we
throw over one Of our artillery bar
RACES the Boches flock over in great
numbers and give themselves up for
they simply can't endure shell fire,
especially the kind we hand them.
"Iet me tell you it's no Fourth of
July celebration we're having over
here nor any pink tea parties either.
o, it's a real dead earnest game Of
war; and I'm glad TO say that we're
winning for we're slowly wearing
Fritz out. The score now stands two
to one, Allies favor; bases full and
Uncle Sam at bat
Visited German prisoners camp
near here today. Arrived there just
in time to witness their mess, also
saw them bring in about one hundred
prisoners from the front. Their din
ner consisted Of Red Horse" corn
beef, coffee and hard tack, which is
nothing more than our Iron ration"
IL must have tasted like so much
Continued on page four)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
GOOD GAME
High SchoOlers Defeated in a Sea of
Mud by Score of I to 0.

Playing in a sea of mud the Alma
high school football team was de-
feated by Mt. Pleasant high on Davis
field Saturday by a score Of to 0, in
game which was marked by the
brilliant playing of the locals, who
gained twice the yardage during the
battle that the visiting team made.
During the first half neither team
was able 70 score. although Alma
twice made serious threats 20 cross
the visitors goal During this time
Alma held the lads from the Normal
town safe, and they were unable to
get within striking distance of the
Alma goal.
In the third quarter Alma received
the kick and marched the ball down
the field for into Mt. Pleasant terri
tory, finally losing it on downs by a
few inches The visitors carried the
ball back to midfeld, where Cham
bers broke away for a fifty yard run,
scoring the only touchdown of the
game. Goal was kicked making the
count, Mt Pleasant 7, Alma o.
Alma received the next kickoff
and fought hard TO score. The ball
was again carried into Mt Pleasant
territory, where the Mt Pleasant
team held, forcing Alma TO punt Mt.
Pleasant carried the ball 10 the Alma
thirty, where she was held for downs
rs the quarter ended.
Alma started the fourth quarter
with determination to score. The
hall was carried far into Mt.
IN a chance TO tie up the score.
Pleasant territory again, finally be-
ing lost on downs. after a forward
pass had been dropped, the runner
having a clear field to the goal, los
IN a chance to Ii cup the score.
Time after time during the game
Alma forced the visitors to punt to
safety from the shadow of the Mt
Pleasant goal. and then carried the
ball back only to lose it again, when
within striking distance Of the goal
The defense Of the Alma team was
strong throughout the game. the Wis
Itors being unable 70 punch the line
or circle the ends once they got well
within Alma territory. Chambers
lucky break from midfeld being the
deciding point Of the game
Stearns and Blank featured the
game for the locals in every de-
partment, while Chambers and Peas
we're the stars for the visiting aggre-
cation
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
FLU LID ON
Health Departent Clamped on Lid
Again as Disease Spreads.

The Spanish influenza lid was
again clamped on in Alma last Fri
day, all public places again being
closed up as a preventative measure,
and an aid in keeping the disease
from spreading in the city.
The latter part of the week a large
number of new cases of influenza
were reported TO the health depart
ment from various parts Of the city,
and as result a meeting of the
health board was called To discuss
the situation II vas decided at that
time 10 close up the public places
again until such time as the depart
ment believes that there is no danger
from "A further spread of the disease
Alma has been particularly forum
ate SO far in regard TO the influenza
epidemic. this city having had about
as few cases Of the disease as any
place in the state, and the depart
ment is determined TO keep the cpl
demic from gaining a good foothold
in Alma if possible.
Recently. as the disease showed
signs of abating, not only here, but
throughout the state. it was expected
that the flu lid would be taken off
entirely. II was taken off for the
church services week ago Sunday,
hut remained off less than a week.
owing to the discovery of the new
cases in Alma.
There are more cases of influenza
in Alma than at any time since the
epidemic first hit Michigan. This is
not only true Of Alma. but in several
other cities of the state, particularly
in Bay City, where from fifty to one
hundred and fifty new cases are be-
ing reported daily.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
FORGED CHECKS

Leo Mallory, young lad from st.
Louis, bumped into considerable
trouble the first Of the week when
ne endeavered to cash a forged check
for s25 at the Alma State Savings
Bank, the check being on a party at
st. Louis. Shortly before this he is
said to have cashed check for $500
on the same party at Shepherd. II is
said that the parents of the lad
squared up the matter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Advertised list for the week ending
November Is, 1913.
Mr.. VIM. +. Brien
Mrs. Minnie Bowen
Hiram Beean
Miss Lena W Biverly
Nh. Amos NJ. Benton
Mrs. Bessie Ballard
G. II. Bard
Mr.. Earl b. Harter
Mrs. ID. c. Harpst
J.. b. Jack
Athur II. Lock
Lieut.. Frank l.. LaChapple
Chas. McCreary
Mr.. Floyd Noals
Miss Gladys Oathman
Harley Ronk
Mr.. Sam Roberts
Mr.. Kelvin Packer
Mrs. Verne G.. Slider
Mr.. Albert Travers
Mrs. Albert Travers
Mrs. Joseph Wolk
Miss Della Van Vranken
Mrs. Lulu Wood
Miss Bernice Wood (2)
The above letters il not called for
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
Dec 2, 1918.
V. p. Cash. p. NJ.
Smoke the best, wanigss.-6+-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
HEAD COLLEGES OF THE STATE

In the matter Of aiding the United
War Work campaign the students Of
Alma college have placed the Pres
byterian institution at the head of
the smaller Michigaa colleges. Over
81 900 was subscribed for the United
War work at Alma college, nearly
$500 more than was subscribed at
Albion. The students feel highly
elated over the success of the local
college campaign.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
GET LICENSES EARLY

Through the various cities, the
secretary Of state is issuing an ap-
peal to automobile owners, in which
he asks that they secure their 1919
automobile licenses early. The ap-
peal called attention to the fact that
it will be unlawful to use automobiles
after January /, without the new
license tags.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

George II. Carl is in Elwell on bus
iuess today.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

High grade pianos for sale at
Grinnell Bros, 3o5 Woodwork. 6l-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Smoke the best, wanigas.-64-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Victory Bread best by taste.-69-4c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Victory Bread best by taste.-6s-4c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Smoke the best, wanigas.-64.tf
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-10

~aS------
Ell Paso, Texas, Aug. S.-Mexican
revolutionary juntas have been in
existence in Ell Paso since the first
one here was organized for Francis.
co |. Madero in 1911 in back room
of a cheap hotel in the Mexican quar-
ter.
Orozco, Huerta, Villa and Felix
Diaz have all had their juntas here at
different times since the revolutions
started. A second class rooming
house or hotel Is always selected for
these meetings of revolutionary fol-
lowers in order to avoid suspicion
and to escape secret service agents
Beds are drafted into service as chairs
and the Mexicans squat around the
walls while the junta meetings are
being held In these meetings are
planned the revolutionary move
ments, schemes devised for getting
contraband ammunition into Mexico
and often recruiting among the float.
ing Mexican border population is
carried on by these juntas.
At present well organized Villa
, junta is in operation here. It is in
charge Of young Mexican revolu-
ZIONIST who has the usual regime If
clerks, lookouts to watch for secret
service men, military advisers and
American legal advisers. Behind
closed doors the revolutionists whis-
per plans for aiding Villa In the field
for buying ammunition and machine
guns and for spreading the villa
propaganda in American papers.
These agents have plenty of money
and live we'll while on the border
Several lawyers on the border have
grown wealthy acting as legal advis-
ers to these juntas while ammunition
dealers and uniform supply houses
reaped rich harvest until the EN-.
barge against all military elements
was ordered from Washington.
The activities of these revolutionary
agents are closely watched by gov
eminent agents but, because of their
clever advisers and their care in
avoiding any violations of the neu.
trality laws, it is difficult to obtain
evidence upon which to convict these
revolutionists.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-10
A WoMAN'S CHARM

Is 1t her regular features? No
more often 1t is her velvet complexion.
One can't well correct irregular fea-
lures, but good complexion is great
ly within ones own control. BY using
TETTERlNE
you can remove all blotches, liver
spots, scaly patches and skin erup-
tons that impair beauty. Tetterine
is also one of the few recognized
agents that will really conquer ecze-
ma, ringworm, itch and such trouble
some ailments, no matter how long
Sold at drug stores. Shup-
trine Company, Savannah, Ca
(Adv.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-10
HELD
AT BUENOS AIRES
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Aug. 10.-As a result
of the recent 0lympiad held at Buenos
Aires, the Athletic Federation of South
America has been formed, with head
quarters at Santiago, Chile. The pres
ident Of the new organization is Leo
poldo Falconi and the secretary is
Carlos Fanta, both of Santiago. The
next Olympiad will be held at Monte
video in April, 1919.
The chief event of the recent Olym-
piad was the Marathon race in which
there were nine entrants from Chile,
Uruguay and Argentina. The event.
42,2OO meters, was won by Juan Jor-
Quera, Chilean, in two hours, %
minutes and 5 3-5 seconds, which is
reported as record. Jorquera is a
noted runner and has won many
matches in Chile.
On his return from Buenos Aires
with the record he was acclaimed
throughout the republic and given an
ovation equal to that of national
hero.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-10

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR POLK C0uhTY.-IN CHANCERY,-
William c. MaeAfee vs.. DoHnie MacAfee.--
BILL FOR DIVORCE
It appearing by affidavit filed in the above
entitled cause that Donnie MacAfee, the de
PENDANT in said cause is non resident of
the State Of Florida and resides at 4I2O
Vencnnes avenue in the City Of Chicago, State
Of Illinois, and that there is no person in
the State Of Florida, the service Of q SUBJ
poena upon whom would bind the said de-
PENDANT and that she is over the age Of
twenty-one years;
II Is therefore ordered that the said defend
ant, Donnie MacAfee be, and she Is hereby
requested, 10 appear TO the bill Of complaint
filed in said cause on or before Monday, tho
End day Of September, A. D. 1918, otherwise
the allegations Of said bill will be taken as
confessed by said defendant
II Is further ordered that this order be pub
lished once q week for four consecutive weeks
In the Lakeland Evening Telegram. news.
paper Of general circulation published in said
county and State.
Done and ordered at Barlow. Florida, thIl
srd day Of August, A. ID. 1918.
]. A. JOHNSON. Clerk Circuit Court.
7Tfe Sat D o 7
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-10
wESTBROOK ENTERS "Y. WORK

G. II. Westbrook, pitcher and cap
tain of the 1918 University of Geor-
gia baseball nine, has enlisted as a
Navy Y. VI. c. A. physical director
and has been assigned to duty at the
aviation camp at Pensacola, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-08-10
NOTICE or ADMINISTRATORS FOR FINAL
DISCHARGE

DISCHARGE
In Court Of County Judge, State Of Florida.
Polk County, In 70 Estate Of John n.
Hararove, Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given. to all whom It may
concern, that on the hrst day Of March, A. D.
1918, ! Ehal APPLY 10 the Honorable Kelsey
BIanton, Judge Of said court, as Judge Of pro-
bate, for my final discharge as administrator
Of the estate Of John H. Hargrove deceased ;
and that at the same time / will present to
said court my final accounts as adtnlnistrato
Of said estate, and ask for their approval
Dated July 20 A. D. 1918.
77e3 JOHN HARGRoYE. Administrator.
, 1918-05-09
Joke.

The other day a well-known music
hall artist was chatting to a London
journalist whose paper Is not always
to be relied upon for accuracy Of state
ments.
MY dear fellow" the comedian said,
81 think that what you want is a
bishop IN your staff"
"A bishop? Why7" asked the jour
nalist in amazement.
Because" answered the other, with
a smile. "some Of the statements in
your paper are in sore need Of con-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
, 1918-05-09
500 Reward, 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat
L. taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
gives the patient strength by improving
tho general health and assists nature IN
doing its work. 10000 for any case Of
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists TIC. Testimonials free.
y. j. Cheney d Co, Toledo, Ohio.
, 1918-05-09
Fllphty.

". B. Cleary, clerk of the board of
public works, is the recipient of many
complaints and interrogations. The
prize question. he says, was asked him
recently when a man came into his
office, on the first floor of the city hall
building, and asked him where the
second floor was.-Indianapolis News.
, 1918-05-09

"Bugge certainly believes in keeping
his money at work."
Eyes, he says a penny shaved Is a
penny earned."-Ginger.
"An aviator can't get stuck on his
family"
"Why notf"
because In his profession there is
nothing to boast about In a descent"
, 1918-05-09

"Why not open-air schools for all
children7" asked the bulletin Of the
Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis sani-
tarium. "Why the stupid policy of
waiting till a child gets sick before
giving him the fresh air he needsf"
, 1918-05-09
Don't Worry About PImpIe,

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
OF the Ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
K, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap rs, Ointment IS and 50.-Adv.
, 1918-05-09

young lady, you are far too fresh
for your SEX" well, you know, we
are supposed to have equal rights
now"
, 1918-05-09

A barking dog might almost as wen
bite as to irritate scores Of people's
nerves, night and day.
, 1918-05-09

XIII the Files Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do 1t.
Kills Thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers,
$50 De kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
, 1918-05-09

Before Marriage and After.
"What have you theref"
His early love letters"
"And that other large collectionT
Broken promises" sighed the wife
, 1918-05-09

Best Part.
John Doe-"What is 1t you like best
about Marian's singing7" Gladys Cam
By-"Oh, the refrain, I guess"
, 1918-05-09

When a man is beaten he admits 1t
its different with a woman
, 1918-05-09

Sarcastic.
II hope I'm not taking you from
your work." "No; 1 just come down
to the office to receive visitors"
, 1918-05-09
No Chance

No Changes
"Do you believe in telepathyf"
"No; we always have a ~homeopath-
ic Doctor"
, 1918-05-09

' Be happy. Use Red Gross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue: Delights
, 1918-05-09

CRITICAL.
II designed this gown myself"
II vas wondering whether 1t was
the result Of accident Dr. design"
, 1918-05-09
coRNs STOP HURTING THEN
LIFT OFF WITH FINGERS.

Drop Of magici Doesn't hurt one
bitl Apply a little Freezone on that
touchy corn, instantly that corn stops
hurting, then you lift 1t Off with the
fingers. No pain at ALI Try til
The sun., 1918-09-13
NO ORDER TO PENN.
Football Likely to Remain, bu,
Under Restrictions.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 12.-Up to to-
light the University OF Pennsylvania
ha not been advised by the War De-
oartnent to suspend plans for foot
oal this fall. At a meeting OF the Uni
Iers'y Council on Athletics to-day
Major Charles T. Griffith. commandant
~ the students army training corps
a. the university. explained that he de-
sred n encourage athletic competition
% long as It did not interfere with the
atensve training schedule outlined for
me members OF the corps.
Athletic competition. It was announced
by the council, would depend upon the
Vhe left for such activities by the
course OF military training which be-
Ems at the university October /. Grad
pats Manager Edward r. Bushnell was
nSructed'to exercise the optional no.
uce Of their suspension as university
Games but 10 suggest to other institu-
Hons that they reserve the students
army training corps units OF the insti-
I''ons' The extent to which this can
" core will depend on the elasticity
oI NE military programme laid down
oy The War Department
Preliminary football practice, sched-
nea TO start September 16. has been
ros'poned pending a determination OF
"ne hnal policy with regard to this sport.
The sun., 1918-09-13
- Third Day of Seniors Golf Brings Total Field c
PISTOL TITLE DECIDED.
Capt. Le Boutcilier Wins National
Cham pionship nt Camp Perry.

CAMP PERRY. Ohio, sept. l2.--capt.
Thomas lie Boutcllier. an Instructor OF
the small arms firing school, to-day won
the national pistol championship with
score OF 2ss out of possible 800.
Ito defeated $40 rivals. c. NJ. Gettys
81 Wyoming, with 2S1. was second, and
!. s. Hall Of California was third with
213.
The match was fred on the twenty-five
yard slow flre. twenty-five yard rapid
FIRE Twenty seconds) and twenty Ave
yard rapid nre (ten seconds) with ten
shots each.
Scores Of the first three prize medal
winners were Capt. lie Boutellier. Glow
fire, 9S: rapid fire twenty seconds. 90 :
ten seconds. o.; total, 2Ss.
Gettys, slow fire. 90; rapid Are. twenty
seconds, %; ten seconds. 90; total. 2SL
Hall. slow FIRE. 81 rapid twenty Sec
onds, o.. ten seconds, si total. .73
The Wimbledon cup match and the
Marine Corps matches were again un-
finished, unfavorable weather interior
ing. 1t Is expected they will be con-
cluded tomorrow.
The sun., 1918-09-13
SCHOOL FOOTBALL STARTED.
"o's High Candidates Are Ont at
Commercial Field,

Football candidates OF Boys High
a aInool OF Brooklyn yesterday began
arrest practice at Commercial Field.
N'nons the most promisln0 candidates
are are backs, Dlckman. MsAuAs. NJ. Pentz,
Isser and Stevenson ends. Bum,
rr.T'man. n. Pentz; co9tre. Flanzman.
ne, guards, Canaan, Lapidus tackles,
Nueh, De villa.
The faculty committee in charge Of
4Vo,oa!l consists OF George c. Hanson,
:.ned A. Tausk and Lewis q. Reynolds
The scheduA:
september asst, Paurs at Garden City.
,C,'ooer New Utrecht at Commercial
~, He'ober la-stuyvessnt at Commercial
-. October i'-MarquAnd at Commercial
October as--PoIy Prep at Poly Field.
., Go'.mber C-commercial at Commercial
? I'D ~
Field ''' ''"" Nv
Nor.m6sr 2s-Manusi Training At Com.
m'Ee.al Field