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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
ORDINANCE NO. 100

An ordinance TO prohibit and punish the
practice OF splitting or espectorsting in GER
tain places therein designated in the City OF
Alma. Michigan and 20 repeal all parts of
ordinances rs far the matter covered by
this ordinance conflicts Herewith.
The City OF Alma ordans:
Sec. No person. whomsoever. shall spit
or expectorate or deposit place any sputum,
spitte. saliva. phegm. mucous or tobacco
specified places in the city of Alma. Michigan,
viz; public sidewalks crosswnlks or upon
any public pass, by pass. footwalk on any
highway, alley. in any public park or any
ground. upon the floor or steps OF any
public building. store. hotel. garage. livery
stable. church. opera house. moving picture
house, bank freight OK passenger railroad de-
pot. shed or warehouse and In all rooms con-
nected with same and all platforms and walks
connected with same. halls. office rooms. or
any other building In which the people OF said
city are IN the habit Of freauenting, assemb-
ling or congregating or upon the floor or
steps OF any street car. buss. truck. automobile
Or other public conveyance.
Sec 2. Each violation OF any 81 the pro-
visions Of this ordinance shall be- construed 90
be separate and complete offense. and for
each violation on the same day or different
days the person offending shall be liable
to the penalties herein provided.
Sec. 3.-Any person who shall violate any
upon conviction, h. punished by a fine Of not
less than one dollar. more than five dollars
and costs Of prosecution. and the court before
whom such conviction shall be had may
make further order or sentence, that in
default Of the payment Of said fine and costs
within time 10 be fixed by said court. the
person so convicted shsll be imprisoned inv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
COMPREHEND If THEY WISH
edge OF English, but Understand
When II Is Advisable.

Many OF the foreigners are extreme
ly bashful about admitting their abil-
fly to speak and understand English.
when there is work to be done, accord
Ing to the officers, observes the Bos-
ton Herald. On the other hand, II they
desire pass or any similar official
boon. their comprehension becomes ex-
ceedingly acute. On one occasion, u
captain announced:
"kabibble. you are on fatigue duty
you will sweep the mess hall and the
Office"
'No splk Engleesh." murmured the
conscript. with blank look at his
superior.
"IIm-wait minute"
The officer whispered TO one OF the
sergeants.
''Sure, he understands all right" the
latter affirmed.
The captain returned 10 the still I'M
comprehending Kabibble.
Look here, if you don't sweep this
mess hall quickly you'll lose your pass
for the next month. Do you under
stand that?"
''All right: where the broom;" the
private replied with astonishing fse5k
ity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
WOMAN LOVED HER CANARY
Matron Charged Brother With Theft Of
Bird and He Narrowly Escaped
Being Sent to Prison.

Mrs James Farmer was the COM
plainant against her brother, George
Clark in special sessions recently,
writes n New York correspondent. She
lives at 302 West F'ifty-ninth street. in
excellent style, and on the witness
stand was fashonably dressed and cul-
tured.
MY brother called with friend"
she said. land stole my pet canary
the best one Of the thirteen / keep. and
the sweetest singer you ever heard"
do you want me TO send your own
brother to the penltentiary asked
Justice Bixty.
"Well, he Is in bad health" she re-
piled hesitatingly hes had chills and
fever for a long time but"
But you think more of the bird
than you do of your brother?" sug-
gested the justice.
We'll, your honor" said the lady
Independently, this canary was
special pet"
The brother escaped, however,
through technical error ~ ahs aap-
plant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
Save FAT and SUGAR
and HELP WIN WAR
n. A. c. EXPERTS TELL HOW TO
CONSERVE IMPORTANT
WAR RATiONs.
NUMEROUS WAYS OF SAVING
All Help to Sustain the Nations war
Program; Various Sugar
Substitutes.

Everyone must have certain amount
of fat in his diet. Women and chill
dren in Europe are suffering and Ill
for lack OF It,
Soldiers and sailors. because OF hard
physical labor and exposure, must
have rather large allowances or fat.
To win this war--we must share our
supply OF fats by stopping all waste
and reducing the amount we use.
Let us therefore
Save Butter-On the table use butter
a. sparingly as possible, except for
children. Children need butter fat,
either In the form OF butter or whole
milk, as il contains necessary growth
promoting substances. When plenty
OF whole milk is given children-olec'
margerines. nut margerines, peanut
butter. jellies, marmalades. nut and
fig pastes. etc. may to some extent be
used In place OF butter. Adopt the
custom OF not serving butter at dinner
when or meat gravies are served
Save lard and butter by not using
III SOohih6 tuHAtoo ehNy W f'c
duced at home.)
Use Less Pastry-H you make pies.
use one crust instead OF two. Try the
New England deep apple pie, with only
a top crust
Use Deep Fat Frying Only Occasion
ally Make meat and nut loaves in
stead of meat croquettes.
Try baking croquettes in oven.
Reduce Amount Of Fat Called for in
your customary recipes-Fats may be
omitted entirely i'm yeast breads
Use Vegetable Fats and Oils Cotton
seed corn oil) in cooking
They are excellent in pastry tuse
IL less than OF lard and reduce amount
of water.) They are especially salts
factory for deep fat frying. when this
is necessary as they do not scorch
easily and are slow TO absorb odors
and iavors. This makes il possible TO
use them over and over again.
Use Clarified Fats (Pork. beef. nut
ton. chicken. etc. and drippings. as
much as possible. To clarity: Heat
any sweet drippings from beef, pork,
mutton. with boiling water, stirring
constantly. When the fat and water
has boiled freely. set aside dish TO
cool Remove cold fat and again heat
TO drive out all water Put in crock
for use
Soap Fats: Fats which can nc
longer he used for deep frying, left
over fats which are not quite sweet
may be put in crock to save for fall
soapmaking for home cleaning
Recipe Dissolve / can OF I've in quart
OF water. cool. Add 6 pounds OF fat,
melted but not hot Stir until white
Pour into pan and cut into squares as il
hardens Let II dry thoroughly before
using
Note: II the soap : to be white the
fat must be clarified
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
Are Not Interested.

Certa,do. Il little italian mountain
town near Florence. is chiefly noted
as the probable birthplace and the In
dahitable home of one BOCcaccio nm
author much read by learned saNants,
because he was In some sort the foun.
der OF modern literature. gver OF
Ideas to Shakespeare and the Eliza
bethans. fDrerunner of the short story
writer "f today. and, as such. rcspOn.
sib'e for The American magazine. Ger
taldo is mildly conscious OF the honor
OF being the home OF EDccaccio. but
they are moi excited nbout the fact
there. writes II correspondent. They
have named "a hill after him aud u
street. and they SHOW .'ou his house,
ana there is Al statue Supposed 10 re-
semblc him down by the railroad sta
iion. but "a celebrity five centuries old
Is hardly good enough 10 constitute
the principal industry of u city. even
IL city as small as Certaldo. They are
grateful for what tourist traffic Boo
cnccIo brings in. but they are farm
Ing folk particularly interested in the
raising cf onions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
SPECIAL BARGAINS

One five room bungalow for only
Sl3.0O.00 with only $1,000 down and
small monthly payment. \ bargain
if taken soon.
One four room house new, 100000
and will take Ford or lot as first
payment.
We also have several others that
we can sell for $4,000 down and
small monthly payments.
We also have a IL room house in "A
good location for rooms and board
for only $4,000 The lot alone is
worth $4,000.
We have many other bargains, so
be sure to see us before you buy.
PARNELL, BOYD e. STONE,
Over Bartley's Market. Both phones.
30-2-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
Use More Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese or Dutch cheese. as
N Is often called. is one OF the very
best OF substitutes for meat. II IS
richer in protein than most meats and
Is very much cheaper.
Serve IL often. Teach your family
TO like II by serving IL in different
ways. Season IL carefully, and add
enough cream OF milk TO make il an.
petizing. Chopped onion or chopped
green pepper or both. are a delightful
addition.
Many people like cottage cheese
with something sweet, as fruit pre-
serves. jams. etc. Serve with bread
OF crackers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
Estate Of Philander wileor. Deceased
o. G.. FUTILE.
Attorney for Assignee.
Ithaca, Michigan.

HEARING CLAlMS-STATE OF MICH.
IGAN. The Probate Court for the County of
Gratiot.
At eession Of said court. held at the Pro-
bate office IN the village of Ithaca in said coun-
~. the 2lst day of January, 1918.
Present, J. Lee Potts. Judge.
In the matter Of the estate OF Phils nder
Wilcox, Deceased
Probate and John Gobcl Of Alma, Michigan
Route No. 8. appointed executor thereof.
!. IL Is ordered that four months from this late
be allowed f"r creditors TO present their claims
against said estate and that such claims will
BE- heard by said court on Wednesday, the end
day OF May next at ten o'clock in the forenoon
II IL further ordered that public notice thcre-
Of be given by publication of this order for
three successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing. in the Alma Record q newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
true copy. J. LEE POTTS.
MADCE y. BARNES. Judge Of Probate
Register Of Probate. Pitt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

II the present shortage OF sugar is
TO be met. IL is necessary for each per
son 10 reduce his portion TO 81 pound
foods available that this patriotic duty
causes as yet no real deprivation The
sacrifice is very small but let us not
forget to make IT,
Omit candy and frosted cakes.
Use less sugar in tea and coffee.
Avoid desserts and cakes requiring
large amounts Of sugar.
Reduce amounts Of sugar I'm customary
recipes
Substitute for sugar corn syrup
honey etc For all practical pur-
poses | G syrup equals c sugar
plus IA G liquid With honey. mo-
lasses. or sorghum use soda. as the
leavening agent. since the acid in
these sugar substitutes calls for
neutralizing alkali
Use sweet fruits, such as figs. raisins.
dates. etc. Cook breakfast cereals
with chopped figs. raisins, or dates.
and serve without sugar.
Dried currants are about 75se sugar
Dates currants are about 75eo sugar
Raisins currants are about 49, sugar
Prunts are about 1876 sugar
Dried apples. apricots. etc. are from
co. TO Sec sugar. Use them freely
and save cane and beet sugar. Soak
well. cook slowly In same water. and
they will not need additional sweeten.
Ing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
That Terrible Headache

Do you have periodic attacks OF
headache accompanied by sickness OF
the stomach or vomiting, atsallow
skin and dull eyes. If so, you can
get quick relief by taking Chamber.
iain's Tablets as directed for bilious
ness, and you may be able to avoid
these attacks if you observe the di.
rections with each package.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
FOR sALE-REsIDENcE PROPERTY

FOR SALE-House and acre lot with
nj city limits, good sized house
which can be had with one or more
acres of land. There is large
barn and other buildings which can
also be purchased if desired. This is
a very attractive proposition for
someone wanting home with con-
siderable land, good school in dis
trict. For full particulars see Otto
Sanderhoff, Room 2, Pollasky block,
Alma. Union phone l02. 29-4-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
LEGAL NOTICES
Estate Of Henry Grover

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot
At "A session of said Court, held at the Pro-
bate Office in the village Of Ithaca in said
County the 9Th day of February. 1918.
Present Hon. j. Lee Potts. Judge OF
Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of Henry Grover.
Incompetent.
Carrie Church having filed in said court
her petition, praying for license 10 sell the
interest of said estate in cetain seal estate
therein described,
II is ordered. that the 18th day OF March.
next at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
probate Office be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition, and that the next of
Kin and all persons interested in said estate
appear before said court. at said time and
place to show cause why license 70 sell the
interest of said estate in said real estate should
not be- granted: and that notice thereof be
given by publication of this order. for three
successive weeks previous to said day of hear
ing. in the Alma Record. a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
J. LEE POTTS
A true copy. Judge of Probate.
MADGE r. BARNES,
Register of Probate t30-4tl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

the county jail of the county in which said
City Of Alma Is located until such fine and
costs shall have been paid. but not for per-
iod to exceed thirty days.
Sec. f.-Thcre shall he posted by the author
tiles Of the said City of Alma. Michigan. dur
ing the month of April each year commencing
with the year 1918. in all appropriate. practi-
cal places. within said city "A sufficient num-
Der of notices setting forth the whole the
substance or such part of this ordinance as
the authorities shall deem advisable-to insert
in such notice. There shall also be kept on
hand in the City Clerks office. copies of this
entire ordinance. printed on cardboard suit
general distribution 10 the public Of said city
which shall be furnished 10 the citizens of said
city free of cost
See. 5.-All parts of ordinances in conflict
matter covered by this ordinance Is concerned
Ordinance No as of said city IL only repealed
so far as II conflicts with the subject and mat
ter of this ordinance.
See. 6-This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force twenty days after It's passage and
due publication.
1918
CASSIUS NJ. GROW.
Deputy City Clerk.
IRA H. MCKINNEY,
Mayor.
STATE or MICHIGAN
County of Grstiot. fss.
We. the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk Of the
said City Of Alma. in said County. do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 100.
of the ordinances of the City of Alma. Michi-
gan. was regularly passed and adopted by
majesty vote of tire Common Council OF said
city. at regular session of said council held
at the council rooms in the city Of Alma. Mich
igan. Tuesday evening, February 10Th, a. u.
1918.
In Witness Whereof the said Mayor and
Deputy City Clerk have hereunto set their
hands and caused "a BE- affixed the seal Of said
City of Alma. Michigan. this February 10th. a.
D. 1918
SEAL
CASSIUS NJ. GROW,
Deputy City Clerk.
IRA II. MCKINNEY, ,3i-2tl
Mayor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
MORTGAGE SALE

Default having been made in the conditions
OF certain mortgage made by Florence "
Perkins to the Alma State Savings Bank. of
Alma, Michigan, dated the 3lst day of Jsnu-
AIRY, a. d. 1912. and recorded in the Office OF
the Register of Deeds for the county of
Gratot and State OF Michigan, the first
day of February A. ID. 1912 in Lber ll9 OF
MORTGAGES. on page 6ls and which said
Jesse l.. harden. on the 2lst day of August
A. ID. 1917 and which said assignment was
recorded in said office the 10th day of
September a. ID. 1917. in Iiber l3l Of mort
Is claimed 10 be due at the date of this votice.
for principal and interest, the sum of One
Thousand Two and 05fi00 dollars. and an
attorneys fee Of Thirty-hve dollars. pro-
proceedings at law having been Instituted 10
recover the moneys secured by said mortgage
or any part thereof.
Notice Is hereby given. that by virtue OF
and the statute in such made and provid
ed, on saturday the 23rd day of February.
a. ID. 1918. at one o'clock in the afternoon,
the undersigned viii, at the north front door
o. the Court House IN the village of Ithaca
that being the plare where the Circuit Court
for the county Of Gratiot. is held. sell at
public auction, 10 the highest bidder, ;he
premises described in said mortgage. or so
much thereof AS may be necessary TO pay the
amount so "a aforesaid due said mortgage
with seven per cent interest. and all legal
costs. together with said attorneys Tee. 20
wit
The west fractional half Of the southwest
fractional quarter Of section eighteen in
Michigan.
Dated November 2ith. 1917.
JESSE l. harden
Assignee 81 Mortgage.
o. G.. FUTILE.
Attorney for Assignee.
Ithaca. Michigan. ie-i2t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

If ! only had the money. Money,
money, how hateful YOU are,-but oh.
how need TO have you Elizabeth
Hnsanovitz. in the Atlantic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

NOTICE-ln case of sewer trouble
call Bell phone ll2 ? rings. Ser
vice or no pay. SLIP
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas. default has been made in the pRy-
mcnt of moneys secured by certain mortgage
dated November 30. 1914. executed by CHESTER
VI Barton and his wife. Anna Il. Barton. 10
recorded IN the office OF the Register of Deeds
for the county of Gratiot and state OF Michigan
on the 30th day Of November A. ID. 1914. in
Libcr 1874 of Mortgages on PAGE 2l3:
And whereas the amount claimed to be due
on said MORTGAGE tincluding taxes and fire
insurance premium paid in January. 1879 is
the sum OF Three thousand fifty-one and s2-lOO
Dollars together with all legal costs of this
foreclosure and an attorney fee of Thirty-fve
Dollars provided by law, and no suit pro-
eeedings having been instituted at law to
cover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
any part thereof. whereby the power of sale
contained in said mortgage has become opera
tive.
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given that by
virtue of the power of sale contained in said
mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in
such case made and provided. the said mort
gage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises
therein described TO satisfy said debt to-
gether with the expense Of such foreclosure
including the attorney fee above stated. To
the highest bidder at the north front door Of
the Court House at the Village of Ithaca. in
said County OF Gratiot. State of Michigan, on
April %. l9ls.at one o'clock in the
afternoon. and which said premises are To-
Gated in the Township of Lafayette. County
of Gratiot and described as follows The east
half of the west half, of the southeast quar-
ter of Section Thirty-six. and also the west
half Of the west half of the southeast quar-
ter of section thirty-six. all in Township
Eleven I'D north of range one ~ west
State OF Michigan.
Dated January %, 1918.
TIMOTHY h. CHAPMAN. Mortgage.
ID. l.. JOHNSON. Attorney for Mortgagee.
Business address Alma. Mich 27-l3-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

A TTENTION - Farmers wanting
wood buzzed will do well to call
Frank Kipp. r. f. ID. /, Alma. 31-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

FOR SALE-60 acre farm for sale or
exchange for st. Louis or Alma
property. Address ID. b., postoffice
box rs. 30-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
LOST AND FOUND
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Buzz wood $175. Body
wood $500. Inquire Of Geo. II.
Meyers, miles west and miles
south of Alma. 31-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

FOR RENT, SALE OR EXCHANGE
One of the best brick stores in
Gratiot county, size IA X 80. Double
store. Have first class fixtures for
both sides. Small stock of grocer
les. Would take farm or property in
Alma in exchange. Have both tele-
phones. W. F. Markham. Pompeii.
Mich. 3i-2-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Experienced pastry cook.
Inquire European Cafe. Bile
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

STORAGE Good room for storing
household goods. Rates reasonable.
c. +. Daley. 30-5t-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
The Ladies' Aid Will Furnish Dinner
Terms of Sale:

All of $500 and under cash all $500
ten months time good bankabe paper at per cent
interest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

Recipe. Dissolve / can OF I've in quart
OF water. cool. Add pounds OF fat,
melted but not hot. Stir until white
Pour into pan and cut into squares as il
hardens. Let II dry thoroughly before
using
Note: II the soap Is to be white the
lat must be clarified
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

DEPUTY Nlty tItTk.
IRA II. MCKINNEY. ,3l-2tl
Mayor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21
TO RENT-ROOMs

FOR RENT-Furnished room for two
men. 31-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-02-21

FOR EXCHANGE-Forty acre farm.
Inquire 6O7 Wright Ave. Slip
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-08-29
News From Neighboring Localities
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Mrs. A. Scharn and daughter, Miss
Alma, were callers at the Achterberg
hoEas last Wednesday evening.
& Misses Alma Scharn and Carrie
Schulz and Messrs. Emmett Zerfas and
Bert Schulz attended the farewell party
given at the II. Curley home Sunday
evening. The party being given in
honor Of John Curley who leaves for
Camp Funston this week.
Mr.. George Gronewald who has been
working at Goldfield, Iowa, returned
home Tuesday to help his folks with
the threshing.
Private Bruno Achterberg and Nick
Zirbas, who are in training at Camp
Dodge, are home on a months fur
Tough. Bruno and Nick say that army
life lis great sport.
Misses Frieda Achterberg, Mable
Schulz, and Catherine Cusack were
visitors at Bookings over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Zerfas and fam
lily were entertained at the j. r.
Lenord home at Lake Kampeska Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Lewis are the
proud parents of baby boy.
Messrs. Albert Hanten and Charles
Buck OF Watertown were callers at the
Schulz home Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs, Otto Scharn and son
of Watertown were Sunday visitors at
the A. Scharn home.
MISS Cafhnri1le2 Cllsacl was a caller
at the Ralph Leasure home Tuesday
evening.
Mrs Jake zerfas is assisting Mrs.
Henry zerfas with the work during
threshing.
new house is being erected at
Appleby for Mr.. Hooper who is man
aging the Potter 4 Garrick elevator
this season.
Messrs. Daniel, John, and George
Curley We're pleasant callers at the
Schulz home Tuesday evening.
Miss Alice Mcdowell of WATERFOWL
4 IL spending this week ait the zerfas
home.