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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
SOAR HUNT GIVES THRILLS


That all the romance usually sup.
posed to belong to the brave days Of
old has not gone out OF the world Is
indicated by travellers story OF wild
boar hunting I'm the West Indies. This
sport was once the special amusement
of kings.
I'VE were retracing our steps to a
mountaineer's cabin, when our dog left
US with "a yelp. and away we all went
pell-mell after him." says this narrator.
"A run of 20 rods brought us to the
dog and huge black boar, 30 feet
away, which had turned to protect the
retreat OF herd OF wild hogs scamper-
Ing away behind. There stood the saw
age fellow, all head. brIstling shout.
ders. jaws and tuskR champing and
cracking his Jaws, splendid picture
OF ferocious bravery.
ITO one side and another he sprang
rs the dog crowded him. Then ne
would charge the dog and whirl In the
air. scattering the earth like an ex-
ploding shell. Closer crowded the two
antagonists. In air half the time, each
bent on death, the dog frequently clear
Ing the boar ut a bound, and madden.
ing him with savage swapping and lac.
erations Of shoulders or hams. Over
and under went the dog with marvel
Gus agility; but every charge from the
dog brought still more savage coun.
ter-charge from the boar.
For 40 feet In every direction the
forest ground looked like freshly
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

When war broke out IA young man
who was every kind of rogue sud
denly acquired brand-new con-
science, and worked IL overtime. says
London Tit-Bits. When he came be-
fore the tribunal he had got his con
scientious objections all cut and dried.
The chairman listened gravely for s.
little while. until the bogus G.. q.
warming 10 his subject. began TO get
flowery.
Eyes" he cried. lifting his eyes 4"
heaven. "in 1905 1 was born again."
''In that case" broke In the chair
man. quietly. have you any obiec-
ton to joining the hoy scouts?"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
Do Every Task Well.

Instead of belittling any job think Of
Ii In terms of finished production. II
the thing still looks crude you have not
put your best into IT, You must see ilu-
provement in the next item. Keep
straight lines out of your curves, and
The curves out OF what should he
straight. DO every task so well that
1t will be constant testimonial to the
hand that has done the work. At
times II will slow down your pace, but
ii will add 10 your value as work
man. In the end IL will add to your
speed and all you do will be well done.
Get the habit Of putting pride into your
efforts and you are on the road to sue
cess however hard 1t may be TO travel.
Remember there can be little merit In
che thing you ore ashamed of.-Penn-
eylvania Grit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
BOARD HOLDS NO MEETINGS
President Decides Al Questions for
Members, but Never Calls Them
IN for q Conference.

There Is no more familiar title
among government departments than
the board of trade. II seems to he re-
sponsiblc for all kinds of things and
all sorts OF undertakings and happen
ings. II will find you chairwoman or
negotiate commercial treaty. II con-
sists of president and large num-
Der Of members among whom are
reckoned the Archbishop Of Canter-
bury and the speaker of the house of
commons. n writer in London Tit-Blts
states.
BY law these members have a right
to be called TO discuss questions of
trade and To help the president To shape
his policy. yet the fact remains no meet
ings are ever held! The president
never dreams Of calling his committee
together. He does much as he likes,
comes TO his own decisions. and then
announces that the board thinks 80
and so.'
One wonders what would happen II
were 10 insist upon being consulted.
this this surprising method Of doing
business should cease.
The board of trade does not stand
alone. Every school-teacher in the
land knows that ''my lords" say this
and "my lords" rule that. Their full
title is 'the lords of the committee OF
the privy council of education" but
they never meet. and the vice presi-
dent would probably be puzzled to
name "A halfdozen of them. Mr.. Fish
or and his predecessors rule without
my lords" but in their name. Thus
do they get credit for the good they
do and are refuge in the day OF
storm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

piowed field, and II seemed 10 my
startled eyes as though q cyclone Of
dog, boar. mud. bark and froth had
descended into the darkening covert.
The dog and my guide Jose became ap-
parently part OF the cyclone. though
no mortal eyes could have followed
their movements or their gymnastics.
do not know how long this lasted. i
saw flash Of fire. and through the
roar heard shot. Then the whirl-
wind seemed to fall upon Jose. saw
fhe CLEAN OF his machete somewhere
In its very core. Then a Cuban yell
went up that set the tree limbs ylbrat.
Ing and approached, to find the boar
dead"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
CIRCUIT COURT CALENDAR is
OUT
Continued from page one)

AAOiiA Pa6S OiCt
The Motors Securities Co. vs.. Re
public Motor Truck Co., trespass.
In the matter of the petition of Will
q lis II. Crownover. appeal
Chas. Sawvel VS.. Dannie Brown, APP
peal.
William Walker vs.. j. B. Wilton,
attachment
The Gratiot Co. State Bank vs..
Alexander Stewart and Viola Stewart,
eiectment.
Loren Hamilton, by next friend, vs..
Joseph Mahar ct al, appeal
In the matter of the petition. Of
Chas. H. Chase for the dissolution of
the Gratiot County Journal.
In the matter of the petition of
Charles II. Chase for the dissolution
of the Bridgeman Pub Co.
Roy c Grubaugh and Della Cru
baugh vs.. George l.. Jessup.
Samuel f. Anderson VS. Michael NJ.
Hauck and Francis O. Hauck.
Joseph Nordella rs. Nevada Rock
well and c. A. Miller
James l.. Lowering ". George +.
Sharrar 1t al.
Theodore d. Martin and Mary Mar
tin vs. Frank w. Ruggles ct al
New Divorce Cases
Leila Layman vs.. William Layman.
Helen Gyor vs.. Carl Gyor.
Mabel Campbell VS.. Howard Camp
bell.
Carrie f. Smith vs.. George f.
Smith.
Lillian Reed vs.. Arthur b. Reed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
THOUGHT WILL RULE WORLD
Scientist Asserts Ships at Sea viii De
Controlled From Shore and Gasoline
viii BE Grown Like Corn.

In the lobby OF big Fifth avenue
club one evening recently, "A group of
scientific men were discussing the war
as being the necessity that will bring
about some startling inventions, notes
New York correspondent. If the
sprinkiing Of intellectual luminati
were not stamped by genius. II is prob
able that an ordinary bystander would
have tapped his forehead knowingly.
One of them was telling about SCI
enlist who is already telephoning to
airplanes without wires. And another
quoted famous inventor who said
that II would only be a short while
until all telephone wires would he abol-
ished IA unessential
THE fact Is" ne said. "lhat tele-
phone wires do not In reality carry
our messages. Every scientist knows
that. Back Of II all is the great proc
ess OF thought which we are only be-
ginning feebly to understand
THE more we delve into this proc
css OF Observation-Disclosures II is-the
more We come to the conclusion that
the material phenomena is the pro,
lection of thought. We konw that ev-
cry material thing comes from a
thought ar an idea.
1--WE are arriving AZ the conclusion
that even space is thought. for we are
annihilating space every day through
Il thinking process. II Will not be
many generations before every ship at
sen Is controlled by thought from
shore. Our trains are going 10 be run
without fuel. and we are going To grow
gasoline Just like we raise corn"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
ASSIST GOVERNMENT ~
ORDERING ALL YOUR
FARM SUPPLIES NOW.

Tie great need OF the railroads just
nov IL Cars. and more cars-that II
may care for normal trafic and assure
the extra burden OF troop and NUM-
ton movements. But II cannot get
more cars over night, or tomorrow,
or the next day. Thus II must try
to make its cars carry more-make
one car DO the work which two cars
lid before the war. This is where you
can help.
When dealer gets an order for
farm supplies, machinery, feed or coal,
he holds IL until he gets more TO 20
with lift he has time. II you get your
orders In early this year. you will make
The dealer happy, facilitate transporta-
ton, aid the government. and help
yourself by insuring delivery before
the time when goods are needed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
BUTCHER CITES BIG PROFITS
Meat Dealer Points Out Pills, Mineral
Water and False Teeth rs Pro-
ducers OF Immense Margins.

Talk about food profiteers |" growl-
ed the butcher, as he charged up a
two-pound rump steak at go cents a
pound ''Why I know people whose
profit has been from time immemorial
6,0O0 per cent and more. Yet you
don't jump on them. Why then. jump
on me?
Take Junck's liver pill for instance
| know Otto Junck's bOokkeeper. and
the man tells me that this Junck pill
sells wholesale at exactly 5000 per
cent profit.
Take mineral water-plain soda.
You can make and sell plain soda at
a profit of 10000 per cent. And, mind
YOU. no kicks.
Take false teeth. They used 70
make false teeth out Of ivory, and In
those days II was right to charge 800
a set for them. But now false teeth
are made Of porcelain. They cost ~
cents apiece. Dentists profit. 76,00o
per cent.
$50 could go on. And you ask me
IL my conscience isn't sore about this
60-cent rump steak. OH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
Where Are the Germans, Mamma'

interested in the war. He often hears
his father reading the war news.
"What is n fort2" he asked bis man.
ma. recently.
There is one near the city" the
mother said. "Tll take you out there
some day." and she kept her word.
When the four-year-old had seen the
buildings and the soldiers drilling. and
mother had explained to him the OBJ
ject OF the training. the little lad
asked:
''But where are the Germans. man.
ma f''--Indianapolis News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
Tractor Has Feet and Legs.

A tractor without wheels designed
especially for dragging cultivators in
cornficlds, Is described by Popular Me-
chanics Magazine. Instead of wheels
IL has four legs with ski-shaped feet,
these legs having hip. knee and ankle
joints and they take steps like those
Of an animal.
The legs are driven by gasoline
motor. They are steered around cor
ners by making those on one side
take longer steps than those on the
other and reversing Is accomplished
Ivy transferring the knee-caps from the
front to the back Of the joints.
The machine can straddle row OF
six-foot corn without touching the
stalks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
The Cow Wen.

An oficial Of the board Of health In
y Massachusetts, town notified 9 citI-
zen that his license to keep q COW ON
mis- premises had expired. In reply TO
Shis letter the Official received the fol-
lowing standardization
Monsieur Bord of Helt--I just get
your motifs that my licens 10 keep ny
COW has expire. I wish 70 inform you.
Msieur Bord OF Heit. that my Cow she
beat ron to it--she expire free week
ago. Much obIige Yours With respek.
"PEfE."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24
Iumpinu Them OFF.

A tiny girl had made IL her custom
TO enumerate by name all the members
OF the family and the close friends,
In her evening prayers. but at the
close of strenuous day OF play she
was tired and after the opening petit
ton she yawned. then added sleep
ily: "And please just bless the whole
bunch"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

Since beginning operations the To.
ronto Harbor commission has recialm
ed 800 acres Of land In connection with
their part OF the work of tho harbol
front development scheme. Taking the
value Of the new lind ut $4,000 an
acre the haroor board has created an
additional asset Of $3.OOOOOO.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

bethany" means tine house OF
dates" We are TINS reminded. that
the PAIN tree grew In the nclghbor
hood OF the Mount OF Olives. Tn.
word lhocnicia which occu-s IN Acts
l1:19 and 1888 Is probably derived
from the Greek word for pslm.--Ex
change.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

"Some men," said Uncle Ebcn. is 40
smart dat when dey gifts through talk
In you don't feel helped none. You
jes' feels kind o. lonesome an ignor-
ant"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

The Man without a Country" a
big special feature--Tdlehour, Wedncs-
days -adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-01-24

The Man Without Country" a
big special feature--IdIehour. Wednes-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-11

loads all kinds of roads in all kinds of weather.
at low cost Qfupkeep
When you consider the low cost at which Seden Trucks
can be operated, they actually become owprced
trucks quality trucks at cost that will average in the
long run even lower than that Of inferior trucks.
Consider Selden Trucks seriously before you install
your next truck They will make the biggest profits for
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
THANK G0DF0R
,''>THRONCS
IN CITY SHOUT
People Rise from Bed to Give
Thanks at the News
That Germans Have
Surrendered.

Thank God for Peace" breathed
the throng that congregated in the
downtown districts as the sirens
blew and whistles told of the signing
OF the armistice that will make this
world "A decent place in which to
live"
Cars On all lines were crowded to
capacity and autos came pouring into
the main tf16roughfares with bells
and horns blowing as if the people
ha waited dressed in order that they
would be ready when the glad news.
came over the wires.
Some of the people who came in
automobiles had only put cloak on
over night clothes, so afraid were
they that the celebration would be
over before they could get to town.
Men simply went wild in front Of
The Bee. building when the news was
given out and screamed, yelled and
danced, threw hats ir the air and
'hLgged orte another.
Regardless of the late hour the
women were as much In evidence as
the men. Even the newsboys were
so busy shouting that they almost
had to be begged for their papcrA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
OLD GERMANY
is GONE; new
( STATE RISES.
Quick Ending Of War Object
of the Revolution Which
Sewers Ties Binding
Nation to Past.
BY Associated Press.

The German people, for a
generation the obedient and
submissive servants of their
war lord, foramore than four
years his plant instruments
in ravaging the world have
spoken a new word, and the
old Germany is gone. From
the confused, sometimes con-
flicting and often delayed ad-
vices from Germany in the
last two days, it has now be-
come apparent that William,
emperor and king, has been
stripped of his power. He is
now plain William. Hohen-
zollern, a fugitive in Holland.
With his fall topples into ruin
Williams mad design to rule
the world.
Little is known of the situation
today in Germany, for that country
is in the first days of its new ad-
venture. 1t is not clear whether
the old regime has been permanently
dislodged or whether the new au-
thorities, with the unscrupulous
adroitness which has long marked
German politics. are merely sacrihc-
ing The chief 6gureheads of kaiser
SContinpsd On Page I've Column ThTse.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
. With Gum Fire oh Brussels.
Plans for Omaha's Official PeaceCelebration
Both Armies Attack.

If armce announced before Monday the official
peace parade will start at l o'clock ,>4z
1880 II y -..t,s-y. tM
parade held there will also be evening cee
bration the house. 4.
There will be points of assembling Persons who wish to
participate will the most convenient point,
Twenty and DougasFort Omaha band march south to
Farnam, to Tenth and counemarch. a 4 ...
and Dougas-Omaka Musicians band marcwe and
follow Section l. - .s.sss ,
Dougas-Unon Pacific band march and fol-
low Section g. A - ~ n
Tenth and HarneyDan Desdunes band march north Farn
Twenty fourth and countermarch.
Fifteenth Harney-Bohemian band east and follow.
Section 4. s..s~s-- ! g
Nineteenth and Harney-Md west band march and follow
Section S. ~ f,#s4
Twenty fourth Howard-Omaha Musicians band Side
citizens will assemble north Farnam then
Bring your flags and nosemaing devices.
Whistles will blow II O'Clock parade held
Whistles will blow $50 if there is to be parade at 730
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
REVOLT SPREADS
. TO ALP ARTS OF
GERMAN EMPIRE.
SchIesWig-HoIstein, Province
Taken from Denmark, to
Be Proclaimed Inde-
pendent Republic "
BULLETIN

= London, Nov. lo.-Schleswig- Hol-
stein, the Prussian province, which
formerly belong to Denmark, is to
be proclaims an independent repub-
lie, says an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen.
Leipsic. the largest city in Saxony;
Stuttgart, the capital of Wurttem-
berg, and Cologne and Frankfort,
have joined tho revolution, according
to reports from the Danish frontier,
telegraphed here by the Copenhagen
correspondent Of the Exchange Tel
egraph company.
The soldiers council at Stuttgart,
Cologne and Frankfort have decided
to proclaim republic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11

London, Nov. TO- Midnight Both the former Cer
man emperor and his eldest son. Frederick William, crossed
M Dutch frontier Sunday morning, according to advces
from The Hague
The former German emperor's party, which is believed
to include Field Marshal Hindenburg arrived at Eys
den on the Dutch frontier 1880 o'clock Sunday morning.
according to the Daily Mail advices
Practically the whole German general staff accom-
panied the former emperor and 10 automobiles carried the
party The automobiles brsing with rifles and all
the fugitives armed. "l<
The exkaser was in uniform He alighted at the Eys
den station and paced the PLATFORM smoking eigaret
Eysden lies about midway between Liege and Mass
tricht the Dutch border.
SIGNS LETTER OF ABDICATION.
London, Nov. 10.-Emperor William signed letter of
abdication Saturday morning at the German grand head
quarters in the of Crown Prince Frederick William
and Field Marshal Hndenburg, according to dispatch
from Amsterdam to the Exchange Telegraph company
The German prince signed hi. remuneration to
the throne shortly afterward
1t is believed that King Ludwig of Bavaria and King
Frederick August of Saxony also have abdcated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM PARIS.
The announcement made verbally by official Of the State depart
ment this fom The ashce has been signed twas signed
a Paris me and hosdGtes will at II o'clock this morning Par
time" ~ IL. 80
TERMS OF ARMlSTICE !
The terms the amsce announced will not be made public un
TIL later Military here, however, regard that they include:
Immediate retirement Of the German military forces from France Belgium
and AsaceLorane
Dsamng and demobHzahon Of the German armies
Occupation by the allied and American forces such strategic points
Germany as will makei impossible to renew hostItes s
TAKE OVER HIGH SEAS FLEET
Delivery Of the German fleet certain number Of sub
marines to the allied and American naval forces
Disarmament Of all other German wahps under supervision Of the allied
and American nave which Will guard them.
Occupation principal German naval bases sea forces o the VIC
o1ou nations.
Release Of allied and American soldiers sailors and civilians held prisoners
Germany without such reciprocal action by the associated governments
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
Emperor Deeply Moved

Emperor Deeply Moved
The ex-kaiser and the former
crown prince were expected to take
leave of their troops on Saturday,
but nothing has been settled regard
ing their future movements.
SBefore placing his signature to
the document an urgent message
from Philip Scheideman. who was
sociali-t member without portfolio
in the imperial cabinet. was handed
to the emperor. He read it, with a
shiver. Thea he signed the paper.
saying: 1T may be for the good
OF Germany.
The emperor Was deeply moved.
He consented to sign the document
only when he received the news Of
the latest events in the empire.
Serious food difficulties are ex-
pected in Germany owing to the
stoppage of trains. The council of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11

the regency will take the most dras-
tic steps to re-establish order.
Chateau Belongs to Bentinck.
De Steeg is on the Guelders Yssel,
an arm of the Rhine river aboM 40
miles east of Utrecht and IL miles
from the German border| The
chateau Middachten. to which the
former emperor is reported to be
proceeding, belongs to Count VIII
liam Frederick Charles Henry Won
Bentinek. He, is a member of the
Prussian guards and before the war
was attached to the German ambes-
sy in London and member of the
English Turf and Royal Automo-
bile clubs. He is So years old. He
belongs to the famous Anglo Dutch.
German house of Bentinck,s the con-
tinental branch of the. family of the
Duke of Portland.
Middschten castle dates Back to
the year 1897.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11

inc and with members ofthe Reich
stag majority parties.
1t is stated that Hugo Haase,
socialist leader in the Reichstag, has
the situation at Hamburg in hand.
Send Soldier to Spread Revolt
London, Nov. l0.-A train filled
with soldiers have been sent out of
Bremen for the purpose Of persuad-
ing other towns to join the revolu-
ton, says dispatch from the Dan
ish frontier forwarded mere by the
correspondent at Copenhagen of the
Exchange Telegraph company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11

and locaf attacks during the last
few nights west of the Moselle, the
Second American army in its ini-
tial attack crashed down on the
Germans early this morning with
artillery preparation Tasting several
hours. Then infantry forged ahead,
advancing at places for more than
three miles. The Germans fought
desperately, using their machine
guns, but were forced to give
ground almost everywhere along the
entire front. Stenay, around which
the americans had been held up
for a week, was stormed and taken
in hard fighting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
Council Holds Railway

Copenhagen, Nov. 10.--The rail.
way stations in the entire industrial
districts of Germany from Dort-
mund to Duisburg have been oc-
cupied by the soldiers council, ac-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
Socialists Rule. Hamburg

London, Saturday, Nov. 9.-Dele-
gates of the revolutionary German
navy arrived in Berlin on Friday,
according to a dispatch from Copen-
hagen to the Exchange Telegraph
company. They conferred for sew
eral hours with the minister Of mar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
Polish Republic Formed,
Headed by Deputy DaSzynski

Amsterdam, Nov. l0.-A message
from Gracow announces the forma-
ton Of Polish republic, under the
presidency of Deputy Daszynski.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
Many Persons Shot

Amsterdam, Nov. 10.-The Rhen-
ish Westfalian Zeitung of Essen an
nounces that Eutin, the capital of
the principality Of Lubbock, is in
the hands of the soldiers council.
Many persons, both civilians and
military. have been shot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-11-11
drive LAUNCHED
IN LORRAINE BY
AMERICAN ARMY
pershing's Troops Capture
Stenay on East Bank of
the Meuse Despite Ter
rifle Opposition.

With the American Forces on the
Lorraine Front, Nov. 10 (By the
Associated Press 1.-The Second
American army this morning
launched its initial attack in .Lor-
raine. Its objectives were limited.
The villages of St. Hilare and
Marcheville were captured, as also
were a number of woods.
Both Armies Attack.
With the American Forces on the
'Meuse Front, Nov. 10.-General
Pershing's troops this afternoon
captured Stenay. on the east bank
of the Meuse, notwithstanding
terrific opposition.
The First and Second American
armies, in their attacks, today ex-
tending along the Mosete and ii e
Meuse, advancing on a front of
approximately lis kilometers, w
miles.
Six villages were captured and the
Bois- Dommartin cleared.
French troops operating under
the American command also ad-.
vanced at various points.
The captured territory includes
the German stronghold of Stenay.
Grimaucourt, east of Verdun, and
numerous villages and fortified po-
sitions in Lorraine. --
Aroused BY repeated German raids