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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
AIl-Conquerino Energy.

Burton says: The longer live. the
more | am certain that the great diff
ference between men-between the
feeble and the powerful. the great and
the insignificant-is energy. invinclblc
determlnation-a purpose once fixed,
and then death or victory Thot DUAL
ity will do anything that can be done
in the world; and no talents. no cir
make two-lcgged creature a man
without It,"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
WHAT TIN PATRIOTIC
FAMILY ND WITH $1,000

when the S"citor approached this
Household he vas received enthusiast
tlcally as a Neglbor who was asking
the HouseholdHfs to join him in the
mutual effort TO protect their Homes
and Families from the crueties ant
harsh exactlons OF Autocracy-anl
with the True spirit OF those who are
saving and buying for Liberty.
Mr.. Head-oi-theHousehold signed "A
subscription card for 200 War Saw.
ings Stamps.
His Wife signed for 40 War Savings
Stamps, and she also signed for two
of the stamps for Baby Daughter.
They bought the Stamps on the
Child's fourth birthday anniversary
the latter part OF February-at $4.13
each.
Daddy's 200 Stamps. at si1S. cost ss26 90
Mothers 40'Stamps, at S4l3. cost. ls5 20
Baby's two Stamps. 81 s413. cost. S.26
Total invested by tho Family. 1899 IL
Daddys Stamps had maturity
B. Ut
Mothers were worth. on Jan. /.
1923 Observation-Disclosures. 200. 90
Daughters had value. when
she was years Old off,. 1910
Total value at maturity...... s1,2l0.0O
Now We deduct the cost of the
stamps ..+........-.... ........ Sq09 &c
And We find the Faniys Net
front 10 be ....t........e... S2i0.5f
On an investment OF Sss9 46-and they
still have "a cents left over from their
$1,000 with which 10 buy two Thrift
Stamps toward another War Savings
Stamp for Daughter, and Cents be-,
sides.
Now. let's see what the Percentage
OF Profit was to this Household: ~
Wen assume that Adversity did not
overtake the family and that it was
not necessary that their money be
Withdrawn until the due date cal.
though they would have done this p
1t had been necessary, in which case
they would have received the value
or the Stamps at the time of with.
drawal. with what would be the equl.
valent Of practically per cent in.
terest.
The length of time this Family had
its money invested in War Savings
Stamps was fifty-eight months.-so we
will divide the Family profit OF S210.54
by SO, and We find the monthly profit
TO be $3.50, or S43.56 d year.
The Family invested practically
$1,000 and received interest of 1856
per cent on the Investments from
all Taxes, county. state or federal.
This family subscribed for its
Stamps in the True Spirit of Patr.o-
tism. and discovered that through pur.
chasing them 1t had not only done its
Duty to its Country, but that ii had
made most excellent Investment at
A remunerative Rate OF Interest-an
n .-.-s------s---~~---Is 49, --.a=..--a -vt,na-.
and earnings power of the nation.
The Family had done its Full Duty
in protecting its Home and that of its
Neighbor from Autocratic Rule-and
helped the Whole World 10 achieve
Liberty. besides making a Fine Invest
ment for the Family Funds, and lay
ing the Foundation for the Teaching
Of the Habits OF Thrift to the Little
The Example set by this Family can
and WTLL-be duplicated by many
other Families in the state OF Mich.
lgan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
Taking OIL Stains From concrete.

II has been found tina; oil stains on
concrete floors may he removed by
using mixture of one pound of OXalic
acid i'm three gallons of water. with
enough wheat flour added TO make n
paste that can be applied with brush
Allow the application 10 remain for
two days and then remove il with
clean water and a scrubbing brush. A
second application may be necessary
In stubborn cases.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
Famous Tree Destroyed.

"Byron's tree" In Harrow parish
churchyard, has been destroyed by
fire. wantonly caused by visitor. This
is the elm made famous ny the poet,
who in a letter from Italy In 1922
stated that he used to sit for hours
under large tree in the churchyara.
He also wrote some well-known Lines
written beneath an elm in the church.
yard Of Harrow"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
SINGING The WAY
TO WAR SAVING
Two Detroiters Create the Official
w. S. s. Song in Their Dress
Up Your Dollars in Khaki. +"

One OF the greatest aids in bringing
home to the people the necessity for
marshaling their small change in the
Golfers OF the government for sue
cessful termination OF the war. oc-
cording TO the national war savings
committee, is the new war song hit.
Dress up Your Dollars in Khaki and
Help Win Democracy's Fight"
Both words and music were written
by Detroters. the lyrics by Lister X
Atwood. and the music by Dick"
Whiting. Of Jerome H. Remick d Co..
creator OF numerous other popular
melodies
The song as originally written was
intended to be used only in the state
campaign. Copies of it We're submit
ted TO other state directors. however.
with the result that from Maine 10
Texas orders for thousands of copies
Of the song have been sent in to the
local committee.
II is planned TO have it sung by
school children. singing societies and
in playhouses and movie theaters
lHIOuSuOul the country. Ill texas 4
lone. the song will be sung by school
children in $4,000 schools
The song has been written TO a
snappy march time music, and the ~
RIGS eloquently express the sentiment
which is prompting millions OF people
to buy the thrift stamps The lyrics
follows:
From luwland and highland.
IN Your land and my land,
our warriors are marching away
To join their commanders
In France and in Flanders.
To help the world win In this fray.
But Uncle Sans calling the stay-at-
homes. too.
For the pathway to freedom Is rocky
SO prove you're soldier by saving-yes
you
- "a arer- ~ ,.ear dolls~s g., kh -
CHORUS:
OH dress up your dollars In khaki a spell
And help win Democracys night
With your nickels and dimes and your
quarters as well.
You can set the whole question Alright
For the lender is Freedoms defender
But the spender is worst OF them all.
Let a War Saving stamp send your
money 90 camp
And answer the Presidents call
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
CANDIDATES. NOTICE

In compliance with the wishes oil
my friends throughout Gratiot county
] have decided to present my name "a
the Republican electors of the county
as a candidate for nomination for the
office of County Treasurer at the
August primaries, and trust that up
on investigation Of my record that
you will find my candidacy worthy
Of your support. (34-3-c)
Willard C. Folkert.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
The Poor Druouist.

A certain druggist In this city re-
Gently received the following curt and
naughty note I'm harsh feminine
scrawl: 81 do not want vasioline. I
want gllsserlne. Is that plain enoughf
persoom you can spell.'-Florida
Times Union.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
FOR SALE

One modern house with eight rooms,
S270O.
One five room house and large lot,
price $1450, 800 down and $500
per month.
One draying outfit, good team. En-
tire equipment $3.50.
One house with six rooms on Orchard.
Price $4,000.
G.. II. CARL,
35f-c Creaser Block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
Didn't Pull Touether.

Mlstress-"So your matrimonial life
was very unhappy. What was the trou-
BILE? December welded to May?'
Chloe Johnson-"Lan' sake, no. man
II was Labor Day welded to de Day
oh Rest. Life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28

There will be sale of baked goods
held in connection with the war food
demonstrations conducted the past
week. War breads and meat substi-
tutes will be for sale and tried recipes
will be given away to interested house
keepers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28

Speaking OF loyalty. your money
talks, but it shouts through a mega
phone when turned into War Savings
Stamps.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28

The Junior Red Cross work has
now been definitely arranged, and will
be assigned to the different units, dur
ing the first of the week of April.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28
ALMA WOMEN
IN WAR WORK

Mrs. Ezra Smith ........ Red Cross
Mrs. j. E. Collins. Com. of National
Defense
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28

Have you been to the Red Cross
room this month? The average at
tendance is only II. Too small by far.
The big box of supplies for the Bel
GUM sufferers was shipped Tuesday,
and thanks are due the women, who
so promptly responded to last weeks
call and to Mrs. c. H. Smith, who
packed the box.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28

OF special interest to Red Cross
workers, are the following instruc-
tions sent out by the Woman's Blu
reau at Washington: The worker in
the Red Cross room is requested to
wear white apron, with sleeves to
the wrist; white Golf, or head dress,
which is nply 32 inch square Of
muslin, with a two and one-half inch
hem on one edge, which folds on the
forehead. The instructor is to wear
red Golf, with a white band. Any
woman who accomplishes 80 hours
work, is entitled to wear Red cross
on the left breast of her apron; one
who accomplishes ~ hours work, is
entitled to wear red ribbon, inches
in length, under her red cross. We
will !, rim to carry out these instruc-
tions Monday, April 1, without re-
gard TO previous work done.
A Red Cross shipment made Mon
day contained 78 property bags ard
rs 7 bandages. Including the gau7e
dressings sent Monday, 1850 have
been sent during the month March,
exceeding all other records. This
was a special order and Alma reached
her quota.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-28

AT the Free Reading Room are
many interesting bulletins sent out by
the Committee on Public Information.
The EVIL il se4f~i ice his week announces
denominations to be held for several
new positions open to both men and
women with salaries ranging from
81 900 to $4,000 a year. More de-
tailed information will be found at the
Reading Room.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

grip OF war and by the Same token in
need OF every material and spiritual
resources thiS great nation possesses-
l teil you plainly, that this measure
Mnlch l urge upon you Is vital to the
winning % the war and to the enero
VITAL TO SOLUTION
OF WORLDS PROBLEMS
And not to the winning OF the war
Of the great problems which we must
settie. anu settle Immediately, when
the war is over. We shall need tban,
IN our vision OF affairs, as we have
never needed them before. the sympa-
my and insight and clear moral Instinct
OF the women of the world The prob
lens Of that time will strike to the
httherto questioned, and l for one be-
lieve that our safety in those cues
tloninS days. as we'll as our compre-
henSton OF matters that touch society
10 the quick Will depend upon the d.
rect ana authoritative participation OF
their moral sense TO preserve what is
right ana fine and worthy in our sys-
tenn of life as we'll as 10 discover inst
what 1t Is that ought to be purified and
retormed. Without their counsclinrs
we shall be only half-wise
That is my case. This Is my ap
peal: Many may. deny its validity. il
aside or answer the arguments upon
which IL is based. The executive tasks
OF ms war rest upon me. | ask that
you tighten them and place in my
hahus Instruments, spiritual instru-
ments, which l do not nov possess.
to employ"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
GERMANY MAY MAKE:
GREATEST GAMBLE OF WAR

AMSTERDAM, September 30.--Ger
many is expected TO make her greatest
military gamble OF the war in trying
10 MI the gap that has been torn into
her "Mittel Europa" front by Bulgaria
detection. ~
Field Marshal .yon Mackcnscn. con
Queror OF Roumani.l, is reported at
Sofia. Observers ltcrc now look for
an offensive under his leadership with
Al hastily rnpcd-tosethcr Austro-
German army. such a campaign would
not only involve Teutonic invasion
Of Bulgaria, which. indeed, appears al
ready under way, but almost complete
evacuation by the Teutons OF Rou-
mania, leaving that country in posi-
tion TO rise against the hated invader,
and, il Quickly and properly equipped
and organized with allied help, 10 at
tack MHCkcnScu III the rear. Moreover,
the gamble which Berlin is expected TO
embark upon 10 save her communica
ton with Turkey would necessarily in
vcive the Withdrawal OF large forces
from the Italian and western fronts
compelling retirement from France
anC Belgium, and leaving Italy free
70 strike the coup de grace" to Il
weakened Austrian army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

British forces In Egypt. the Holy Land
anu MeSopo;ain:S, Since General Allen
by sent some ~ his forces - the west
front last spring. when Il appeared the
Germans would break through, Nc men
ton has been made q. The number OF
men NJ his disposal
were sufficient - mop Wy the Turk
,sh armies Snd now sinrs BulEaria's
detection. ihry are believed 20 DC suf-
ncieni 20 handle turkey siuslc-hande6.
should She desire 10 continue ;hc fishi.
In tho opinion OF military experts
here the d-an;io sudscnness oi Eui-
dearest noss'eie indication Of the
pcnoiNc ccii3HSe a. Scrinany'S milf
taTy maraIne.
The main point on which they base
their opinion is their Snow!cdcc that;
the first snd most essential term die
ta;ed by the allies MAS the immediate
'r4nS line ;hroush $ofis 10 Turkey.
Bulgaria, 10 carry out the terms Of
the sTntiSiee mnsi permit the allied
the capital and administer The rail-
road, the only line OF communication
between Berlin and constan,inopie,
.sNpcsure o. Turkey on her western
Greek French and English armies.
This situation. combined with the
advance OF General .AnenNy through
Asia Minor aEains; Constantinopie
even without an offsr Of unconditional
SURRENDER from ! u. NtN. NNGlU seem 10
promise the end OF .hc war in that
part OF the world Within sixty days.
in the opinion OF these experts
The next logical movement in the
unfolding of the allied war program
involves the re-cni-y into the war oi
lioumania on the side OF The allies
The chances now are ina: instead OF
rushing the German and Austrian
troops. now in RouuIa MIA 20 the re-
lief OF Bulgaria. where they would he
certain 10 meet an allied army
of over 100000 men. these Ten
tonic soldiers VIII ne hurried hac
TO the Austrian frontier and 20 ;re
western front. Il IS commended here
that German army cannot now be
maintained III RoumnNia because Of
the intense and Widespread haired O:
all things German growing GU, OF the
trickcry, prac;iccd on Roumania. IN the
peace treaty.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
LlTTLE BELGIAN ARMY
CAPTURED 200 CANNON
TBy Associated Press. |


WITH THE BRITISH FORCES IN
ORANGE AND BELGIUM, September
3e.-Belgian troops in their drive north
and east OF Yprea have captured 800
German guns. British troops in the
same area yesterday took nincty-scvcn
guns.
The advance along the British front
from St Quentin north continued
throughout last night and this morn
ing, in spite OF the fact that 4 heavy
rain was falling. 1t Was Flanders, how
ever, TO which tho pivot of the battle
seemed TO have shifted for the moment.
CHS area gained the distinction because
of the fact that the gallant little Bel
CLAN army, assisted by the British, is
driving ahead in such a manner as to
menace the German hold on the entire
Belgian coast as far ~ OstCnd.
From DiNmudc Sou:hcaStward wide
wedge has boon driven in the enemy
positions. and at last reports the all cd
forces were within less than .wo mills
OF the important railway junction point
Of Roulcrs.
The British and BclGian armies
have advanced for AN average depth o.
five miles and "A maximum depth OF
eight miles. Kouiers is III peril and the
whole of the cncmy's conmunica tons
in Belgium and Flanders. particularly
On the Belgian coast. Is threatened.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Ugh! CaIomeI Sickens; Sa|ivates!
Please Try Dodson's Liver Tone
am sincere! My medicine does not upset liver
and bowels so you lose a days work.

You're bilious! Your liver is slug
gish! You feel lazy. dizzy and all
knocked out Your head Is DUH. your
tongue is coated: breath bad: stom-
ach sour and bowels constipated. But
don't take sa!ivating calomeI 1t makes
you SICK: you may loseIa days work
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver,
which causes necrosis OF the bones
Calomcl crashes. into sour bile like
dynamite. breaking il up. That's when
you feel that awful nausea and cramp-
ing.
If you want to enjoy the incest, gen
TEST liver and bowel cleansing YOU
ever experienced just take spoonful
or harmless Dodson's Liver Tone to-
night Your druggist or dealer sells
you bottle OF Dodson's Liver Tone for
Few cents under my personal money
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
MORE THAN S2,0OO CASES
NOW ARMY ,AUDc

WASHINGTON. September 3O.-The
epidemic of Spanish influenza still is
progressing in the army camps in the
United states. TeleEraphic reports to
total number Of new cases for tho
twentT-four hours ended at noon to-
day OF 1l.o2i. This brings the grand
tota TO date from all camps TO 1927.
The Incidence OF pneumonia also f.
growing in proportion to the spread
CT the epidemic but as yet the death
rate is comparatively low. The num-
Der OF cases Of pneumonia reported for
the twenty four hour period day was
.3S bringing the total to date from the
beginning OF the epidemic, September
II" up TO '.'f6. The number of deaths
reported Tor the twcniy-four- hour
period was 2e7, which makes 1877 in
all.
The progress OF the epidemic is,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
GERMAN DREAM HAS GONE
FOREVER, SAYS BONAR LAW
hun Ambition for Tcuton- Controlled
Middle Eastern Empire
Vanishcs.
COMMUNICATION is BROKEN
something More Is Going to Fol-
low" Great Success OF British Army
in Palestine, Chancellor OF EN-
chcquer Declares in Guild Hall.
COMMUNICATION is BROKEN
ley Associated rress-1

LONDON. September So.-Spealllnc
At the Guild Hall to-day. Andrew Bonar
Law, the Chancellor OF the ExcheQuer.
SAID Bulgarian convention had been
signed, by which hostiliticS ended to.
6ay Al noon.
Bulgaria, by the terms fixed. gives up
completely the control of the railways.
the Chancellor stated.
This convention means" said the
Chancellor. that communication be-
tween Germany and the East in that
direction has been cut or and that the
Eerman's dream Of 4 German middle
eastern empire has gone forever
Control OF the Bulgarian railways.
the Chancellor pointed out. gives con-
troll OF Bulgaria.
Abiding to the Palestine campaign.
Mr.. Bonar Law said:
The magnificent success of our
armies in Palestine has resulted in the
extinction OF The greater part OF the
Turkish army. bat something more IS
going to follow"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01

back guarantee that each spoonful with
clean your sluggish liver better than
dose or nasty calsnel and that it
won't make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is real liver
medicine. You'll know IL next morn.
ing because you will wake up feeling
fine. your liver will be working. your
headache and dizziness gone, your
stomach will be sweet and your bowels
regular. You will feel like working:
you'll be cheerful: full OF vigor and
ambition.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is entirely vege.
table. therefore harmless and cannot
salirate. Give it to your children.
Millions OF people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead OF dangerous Gallo.
mel now Your druggist Will tell you
that tho sale OF calomel Is alno,t
stopped entirely here.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
ITALIANS CAPTURE SOUPIR.
NORTH or THE AlSNE

tBy Associated Press
fPARIS, September S0,--Betwcen the
4isne and the Neslc Rivers French
Troops made important progress on 4
front of about seven and u half miles,
tho War Office announces tonight.
ralian units operating north Of the
Aisne carried Soupir.
The statement says:
I'm spite OF enemy resistance We
have captured Rcvillon. Romain and
Nontigny-sur-Nesie. Pushing further
Horth-we reached the neighbour ood
south Of Meurval and Ventelay. SIX
teen hundred prisoners were taken.
The battle continues to-day along
the whole Champagne front. The
onemy was elected from Sainte Marie
a-Py. We have passed beyond the VII
lagc.
: I'VE have taken Azure and also the
plateau and woods north OF the VIII
lhge. We captured MarvauX and our
lines have been extended beyond Mon
thois.
.'1talian units operating north of the
Aisnc have carried Soupir. Between
the Aisne and the Nesle. our troops
this morning continued their attacN.
making decided progress on a fronr
of twelve kilomcters."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
,IA.IOR-GENERAI. READ
NOW HEADS SECOND CORPS

SWASHINGTON. September 3C.-Hcf-
crcncc in Field Marshal IlaiEs state
ncnt last night to the participation of
American troops u;.Gcr Major-G;cncral
George w. Read in the British drive
Ptwecn st. Quentin ana Cambria
brought out to-day the fact that Gen
eral Read, who formerly commanded
the Fourth Corps in General rcrshings
army, was transferred early this month
TO command tie Second Corps.
The Thirticth Tennessee, North and
South Carolina and Twenty seventh
Corps. and .,r ,bably are the divisions
referred ~ NY N:rsna. llair.
i These two diviSios renewed their
line training with the British in Elan
ders and participated la the lighting
there several weeks ago, which re-
suited in the capture OF NooremccZlc,
just south OF TpTas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
FOE RiDLY BEhTEN
On FLANDERS RIDGE
IBv Associated Prcss.l

HANRE, Sunday. September @9--The
HeIgian and British armies defeated
the Germans to-day in heavy lighting
on the Flanders Ridge and on the
Mcssincs Wytschaetc position, accord
ing Ia the official statement issued by
tho Belgian War Office tonight.
The Mcssincs- Wytschactc Ridge mas
been occupied and the Germans have
been defeated in efforts to defend the
approaches 10 tho River Lys.
British and Belgian troops on sat
urday and sunday took more than
5000 prisoners. They ALSO captured
more than 100 guns. some OF Il heavy
Calibcr, as we'll AS a very considerable
quantity OF other war materials.
King Albert'S forces at dusk tins
evening were attacking the Germans
at ST. Peter the RoulcrSM cnth
road. and at Collimolcnholk, two and
4 half miles west of Rou!crs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
GOVERNMENT Is SWlNDLED
By COAT MANUFACTURER
Jacob A. Herman, OF New York, Ar
rcsted--Other Frauds My AgErc-
Rnte 81 900 600.

NEW YORK, September 3o.-Charged
with tho Illegal retention of $4,000
worth of army cloth after the com :
plction OF government contract. Jacob
y. Borman. manufacturer of 6ceced :
lined coats. was arrested here to-day
by agents Of the army intelligence de-
partmcnt.
Bormans brother-in-law, Jose h
Phillips. was arrested on charge of
receiving and storing the property.
Both were held for grand jury in
Scstigation. Borman Is under $4,000
bond and Phillips under $4,000.
Government officials said the arrests
would be followed by others, and that
frauds totalinE Sl.000,000 eventually
would be shown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-01
Arrived Overseas.

Rev +. Mark. rector Of tho Bcnc-
dictine College. has received news Of
the safe arrival overseas OF the Rev.
Walter O'Brien. formerly professor AT
the college, and now chaplain of the
Three Hundred and Ninth Engineers.
Eighty-fourth Division.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Jones, els Church
Street. have received news OF the safe
arrival overseas OF their two sons.
Harry L. and Leonard A. Jones, who
were stationed at Camp Lee.
First Lieutenant II. b. Bottom has ar
rived overseas. II was announced last
night by his father, Davis Bottom.
W. II. underwater has arrived over
seas