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es high, giving the necessary fulness to both the waist and skirt where the tucks ended. The other tucks ran around the waist, and the result was a plaid belt of tucks!. The three quarter sleeves were finished off in the same way, and at the lower elge the skirt was drawn in likewise, not enough for one to say "hobble," but enough to give the fashionable mar row effect to the skirt. It was care fully explained to me that this was a French model, though so essentially appropriate for the American maid.
 Fashions Sash and Girdle.
 The shops are full of them, these aids to modish silhouettes. Perhaps
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When Trimming Takes
 French Leave.

The girl in her early teens is hard on her clothes, and usually dislikes to think of them at all. Later on, of course, she more than makes up for lost time! The other day I saw a charming little model, dark green crepe de Chine, unreleived by any trimming. The collar was a shallow square, giving the straight-across ef- feet without being so in reality, for the neck outline was rounded slightly. At the waistline tiny tucks, an eighth of an inch wide, perhaps, run up and down, four inches apart and four inch
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Red Cross Workers Busy.

Red Cross Workers Busy.
 Crowded workrooms were again the order of the Red Cross days this week.
 Both morning and afternoon found the busy hum of machines and voices proclaiming interest and progress as well. The knitted articles proved abundant enough this week to admit of another fine shipment, word com ing again from headquarters com menting on its excellency.
 A venture upon which the ladies will enter next week promises to bring financial results in good meas ure for the local Red Cross. They will conduct Rummage Sale in the store vacated by o. B. Raudebaugh. To this everyone is kindly invited to contribute articles of clothing or other salable things. Any one who so wishes to donate can lay aside the articles and inform either Mrs. Por- ter or Mrs. Morse, who will be quite willing to call for them.
 The sale will begin next Tuesday morning, the 22nd, at the old Raud- eebaugh store.
 1. 1. [. i:
 Club Meets.
 The Woman's Club met in interest ing session last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. F. Griffin. Roll call showed an attendance of some twenty members.
 Some misunderstanding as to the hour of meeting, brought forth mo- tion, which was carried, that the meetings hereafter be called for the hour of three on the second Saturday of each month. The treasurer's re- port, which was accepted, showed ma ny members were anxious to be re- tained on the clubs roster. The Li- brary report was given by Mrs. J. M. Wilson and duly accepted. On the suggestion of the president, Mrs. V. M. Slipher, the February meeting will be made patriotic one, a short pro- gram will be presented and answers to roll call will suggest sentiment of patriotism.
 Adjournment after the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
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 Forest Man to Marry.
 Flagstaff friends were quite pleas ed this week when the invitations an- nouncing the wedding of MT. A. T. Bedell were received. MT. Bedell will be remembered as a member of the local forest service staff, but more in- terestingly perhaps, as the holder of the transcontinental motorcycle re- cord. The bride will be Miss Ethel Trippett, of Montclair, New Jersey, and the wedding will be an event of this month.
 Aid and Mission Societies Active.
 The ladies of the Federated church are busy these days with both aid and mission work. Their annual praise and thank offering service will be a feature of next Sabbath. The service will be entirely in the hands of the members of the Missionary Society and will be at the hour of 7:30 at the church. An interesting program will be rendered.
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Pleasant Birthday Party.


 Mrs. Rosenberry succeeded in plan ming a quite delightful little dinner on Wednesday night, experimenting Miss Lulu Smith, who inadvertently had forgotten another milestone had been reached.
 Dainty gifts and clever verse, the proverbial cake with its gleaming candles, made the time pass pleasant ly during the appetizing dinner where places were laid for Miss Smith, Mrs. Evans, Miss Lutie Paxton, Miss Elsie Stevenson and MT. and Mrs. Rosen- berry.
 i. 1. # 4 Federated Church.
 Dr. Baum promises service of in- terest on Sunday morning. The topic will be "Our Unpossessed Possess ions." Interest in church matters seem paramount now. The week has been given over to helpful prayer ser vices at various homes. The morning services at ten have been widely at tended while the evening services for the men have also been helpful and inspiring. The Sunday evening ser vice will be a praise and thank of fering one, and the ladies of the mis- sionary society will give the program.
 [. i. 1. + Ladies Meet With Mrs. Kelly.
 Mrs. J. c. Kelly was hostess on Wednesday afternoon from three to five, when assisted by Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Hyde, she entertained about twenty-five ladies of her circle. The business session was followed by an extremely pleasant social hour, inter spersed with delightful music and re- treatments.
 1. l. .s <. Rebekahs Install.
 Installation of officers for the en- suing year was a feature of the Re- bekah Lodge last Thursday night. Af- ter the usual preliminaries were dis posed of an elegant oyster supper was enjoyed and the remainder of the eve ming spent socially.
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it is the influence of the East, where wondrous widths of silk are draped around the waists of the men and women. Anyway, they are here, in all their loveliness. Roman striped silk ribbon, with fringe six inches long, adds a distinctive touch to the sombre-hued dress of crepe de Chine or Georgette crepe. One interesting girdle was of suede cloth, five inches wide, stiffened to hold its shape; pass ing around the waist, it crossed in the front, and slipped through wide slashes on either side, where huge buttons and long silk tassels gave the finishing touches.
 Sometimes these novel accessories are in contrasting colors to the dress; sometimes they repeat the frock col bring, and sometimes there is a per feet riot of colors, so interesting and unusual that any other trimming on the dress would be vulgar. Often there is bit of embroidery, maybe an applique design of felt flowers or fruits; again the new fad for using raffia instead of silk or wool for en- broidery is developed into some new and unusual trimming. I saw set hat, bag, scarf and belt--of soft ve- lour, embroidered in bold blue-and- green design estonishingly simple and effective.
 Again, Our Old Friend the Middy Dress
 There is no costume so dear to the heart of girlhood as the middy dress. It seems the symbol of joyful youth; i; its loose lines and turned-back sleeves spell comfort. The one illus trated here has pockets, also, to en- nance its value. The true middy col lar is made of the same material as the rest of the dress, though it can also be of flannel or linen of con- trasting> shade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
WHAT WE MAY EXPECT

American people, none of them,
should entertain the slightest idea
that the losses being sustained in that
great battle "over ,ilere" are small,
are anywhere near as light as the
losses which are being given daily in
the various publications.
The work that the Americans are
doing on the front line precludes an
idea that the losses are not far larger
Leading in attacks, fighting Germans
hand to hand, chasing them back with
the Allies, rapidly towards German
territory, it must be borne in mind
that with some hundreds of thousand
men on the firing line Offering targets
for the armies of the Kaiser, that our
losses cannot be small.
Within a few days a big list OF
killed, wounded and captured or mis-
sing men is certain to come from
Pershing. America should be ready
to receive such list. be prepared foi
it, so that the shock will scarce b,
noticeable. Friends and relatives
names may be in that list BE ready
to receive the news, meet it with tina
Roosevelt spirit that says, she show
ed the stuff that was in him" Fee
that his has been the great privilege
to sacrifice himself for humanity ant
civilization.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
WAR WORK AND HEALTH

The War Board decreed that one Of
the necessary matters of war work,
for the protection Of our soldiers and
our citizens who may be called upon
to bear arms, must be the doing away
with secret diseases insofar as posi-
BILE. 1t is not only an important war
measure but a highly important
social measure.
Detention homes have been estab-
lished where treatment of those in
fected may be properly done, if they
do not take proper care of themselves
at home, and doctors are instructed
to inform the proper authorities of
such cases as may come under their
attention. Cities are asked to aid in
this highly important work.
AS a result a plan was laid before
the city council Tuesday evening to
secure the services of a social worker
in Alma for six months TO aid in this
work A motion was made by Alder
man Montigel, to secure a social
worker, he being heartily in favor Of
such a movement. 1t was carried,
after a discussion of the merits Of
the proposition There seemed TO be
an undercurrent in the council how
ever.
Mr. Montigel. in favor Of the prop
osition, but feeling that perhaps
something had not been brought out,
made motion to rescind the action
that further discussion might come.
1t came. vs.
Mr.. Fullerton Of the fourth ward
is reported to have objected to spend
ing three hundred dollars on this
work. on the word of the health Off
Ger. if we are correctly informed.
The resultant vote on the motion
to rescind brought tie, and it took
the vote of Mayor King to cinch the
securing of a social worker if the
school board does its part. Mr..
Fullerton voted to roscind the action.
Mr. Montigel, in favor of a social
worker, did soto stand by his motion
only.
The Record does not wish to do Mr.
Fullerton an injustice in this matter
IL believes that Mr.. Fullerton meas
ures health far above the sum that
it is proposed to spend, for this pur-
pose. Rather does The Record think
that MIR Fullerton allowed former
health matters to influence his vote
upon this one, or that he is letting
personalities creep into his work in
the council chamber
The Alma Record thoroughly be.
lieves that the health Of the commun.
ity is far above a matter of paltry
dollars, and that in matters of thi:
kind it is the duty Of the council tC
provide the funds that are needed
for carrying on an important work
In addition. we again call attention
to the fact that this is war work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
A MENANCE TO HEALTH

A decree has gone forth that GER
tain persons when known to be a
menance to the health of the com
munity are to be taken charge Of by
the state and placed in detention UNI
I'll saeh time as they are cured and
cease to endangcr the health of
others by diseases which they carry.
Such was the case with the two
young girls. who were picked up a
week ago in this city, and placed in
detention in the detention rooms at
the court house at Ithaca, awaiting
the arrival Of a state officer to take
them to a state detention home,
where they might be given proper
care and attention, and in time cured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
POMONA GRANGE

The next meeting of the Gratlot
County Pomona Grange will be held
with the North Wheeler Grange
Saturday August II. A picnic din
ner will be served and everyone is
invind 60 attend. Good speakers
have been secured The program fol-
lows:
1880 a. m.-Open in 9Th degree.
Regular 9Th degree business.
1900 noon-Picnic dinner.
$50 p. m.-Pubic meeting.
Address of welcome-Lecturer n
Wheeler Grange.
Responsibilities Pomona Grange
Song-"America."
Recitation-N. Wheeler
Paper How Can Save" Mrs
B. Muscott.
Discussion-Mrs. H. English
Song-N. Wheeler.
Recitation-Miss Muscott.
Recitation-Carl Lake.
Paper -" Education Better thar
Wealth to Boy or Girl" Dewey Stan.
ton.
Discussion.
Song-N. Wheeler
Recitation-Mrs. Russell.
Address-Fred l.. Drew.
Question Box.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Voters Of the 25th Sentorial
District:
L hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination of State Senator
at the August primaries, on the Re-
publican ticket. Owing to the fact
that ! am engaged IN farming and
the different War activities, can
personally interview only small
percentage of the voters. However, |
invite you to examine my record in
the last two sessions of the legisla-
ture. (49-tf-c)
Aaron Anon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08

Ex-State Senator Emory Townsend
of Saginaw, a successful farmer and
lawyer, who never made dollar dis
honestly, is a candidate for the nomi-
nation for Congress upon the Re-
publican ticket
He will faithfully and honestly look
after your interests and not be absent
ninety per cent of the time looking
after his personal interests as some
others have done.
August 9th go to the Primaries,
take Republican ticket and vote for
Emory Townsend for Congress.
(Pol. adv. )-54-tf-c
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

To the voters of Gratiot county: In
announcing my candidacy for the
nomination for county treasurer on
the Republican ticket at the August
primaries ! wish to state that / have
served my township two tems as
township treasurer and six terms as
supervisor. have been resident Of
Sumner township all my life. / ask
your support and assure you if elected
shall endeavor to transact the bus
mess of the county in a painstaking
and creditable manner. Thanking you
in advance for your support, / remain
(49-tf) Very truly yours,
POL. adv Sidney A. Evey.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for their kind
ness and beautiful floral offerings
during the sickness and death of oui
beloved wife and mother.
Mr. Thomas Gobel, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gobel
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Goble, Jr
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gobel
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. V. Lowrey
Mr.. George Gobel
Mr. Daniel Gobel
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08

There is a great desire on the part
of the state to keep such diseases
from spreading and to check them in
sofar as possible-hence the picking
so far as possible-hence the picking
up and OBTAINING of anyone known to
be thus afflicted.
Ii is matter for the betterment of
society. and the future generations,
that the state is looking at, as well
as for the individual thus afflicted
buy w. S. S..
Emory Townsend, candidate for
Congress for this district, made one
of his characteristic speeches on the
streets of this city last Saturday
evening. He informed the people
what an honest man he was, how
fitted he was for Congress and also
informed the people what an utter
failure the present congressman was
whom the people of the district have
elected for 20 years, who is the rank.
ing member of the Ways and Means
committee and is looked upon as one
of the strongest men in the U. )
Congress. With the defeats for office
Mr. Townsend has received he should
have learned by this time that going
around the country throwing rot al
his opponent gets him nothing. His
speech here was certainly blank
failure as far as getting votes fol
himself. With the reputation anc
prominence Congressman Fordney
enjoys, the people of this district vii
be very slow to make any change:
this year. If we ever needed capable
men and men of experience in Con
gress we need it now and the mex
two years. as
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS

Water rents are now due, payable
until the 18th Of August, 1918. After
that date water will be turned off
without notice A charge Of 81 will be
collected with the back water rent be-
fore water rent will be turned on.
No statements will be mailed on
account of the cost of postage. Help
us save postage Icy calling at the City
Hall and paying for water used.
Carl +. Gallagher, City Clerk.
l54-3-c(
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
FOR SHERIFF

The calculations of petitions by
friends in Alma have caused me to
change my mind and become a can
didate for the nomination for sheriff
Of Gratiot county on the Republican
ticket at the August primaries. /
invite everyone to look over my rec
ord. Any support will be highly APP
preciated, and l assure the voters
that if nominated and elected, they
may depend upon clean, business
like administration. 51-tf-c
(Pol. adv Arthur j. Murphy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08

! wish again to call the attention Of
the voters of Gratiot county to my
candidacy for sheriff on the Repub-
lican ticket. at the August primaries.
/ have served the county seven
terms as Deputy Sheriff, and earn
estly invite an inspection of my Of
fetal work. Your support will be
highly appreciated and ! assure you,
IL nominated and elected you may de-
pend upon clean, impartial and
thorough administration
Yours very truly,
ALFRED Z. WILLERT.
Pol adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
The Idlehour.

Inc Aftcfa1t pnOtOplaN. 'Hlt-the-
Trail Holiday based upon the play
which ran for "a season on Broadway
and which was written b yGeorge NJ.
Conan, the famous dramatist, com
poser and actor-manager, will be seen
in picture form with George NJ.
Cohan as the star at the Idlehour
theatre next Monday.
In this unusual picture. Billy Holli-
day Is the replica of Billy Sunday
the famous evangelist, he being wide.
ly advertised as a bartender, whose
characteristics have won him enviable
celebrity. He plays the bartendinp
game on the square. and refusing n
supply liquor TO some minors at the
behest Of his employer, he finds him.
self out of job and drifts into q
little country town seeking employ.
ment.
In this town are two elemonts-
one dry, the other wet. When he
meets the beautiful daughter of the
leader Of the drys, he casts in his To-,
with them and when the leader Of the
brewery element threatens vengeance
Holiday is instantly on the lob. Al
q meeting of prohibitionists, which
the brewery element seeks 20 disrup,
by the introduction Of number OF
rough-necks. Holiday takes the plat.
form and nullifies their efforts in q
thrilling prohibition speech. He sue.
ceeds finally in putting the wet ele.
ment out Of business and in numerous
Characteristic scenes wins the love
Of Edith Jason and simultaneously
makes himself a power in his com
munity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

b. local applications. a. they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There
b only one way TO cure catarrhal deafness.
ana that 10 by constitutional remedy'
aamed condition OF the mucous lining or
the Eustachian Tube When this tube 10
Imperfect hearing and when IL 10 entirely
closed, Deafness Is the result. unleas the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases or
deafness are caused by catarrh. which 10
an innamed condition OF the mucous sur
faces Hairs Catarrh Cure acts thru the
blood on the mucous surfaces OF the sys-
tenn.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Circulars
free. All Druggists. Use.
r. J. CHENEY Il CO. Toledo. o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08

held Wednesday with good attend
ance.
A good sized audience listened with
intense interest to Madame Picard
last Thursday evening at the Red
Cross room. She told with the direct
confidence of one who knows, the pitt
full condition of all the children in
France, but Of the war orphans" in
particular. Her plea for help was SO
impressive that the response was
good, and a number of the relief
pledge cards were signed. $4,000 is
required to keep child year, $500
for one month, and only 10 cents for
one day. Surely every American
mother will feel like responding with
small amount, to help save for
France her dear little ones.
The quota of 80 pairs of boys
underpants, upon which we are work
ing these warm days, is being re-
duced. Up to this day of going to
press, 81 pairs are finished.
The sale of chautauqua tickets Is
progressing finely. The chairman re-
ports a splendid response. They ask
you to be ready with your money
thus doing away with the necessity
of second call.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

NIITdTu z. TOTktrI
| take pleasure in announcing to
the electors of Gratiot County that
am candidate for nomination on the
Republican Ticket for the Office of
County Treasurer, and trust that upon
investigation Of my record as a
citizen and as a member of the Board
of Supervisors for several years, you
will find me worthy Of your support. =.
Willard c. Folkert.
52-tf-Pol. ADV.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08

The Sth of August is past but the
23rd will soon be here. On that day
be sure and pay your pledge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08

During chautauqua week the Red
Cross room will be closed. All chair
men and instructors and workers
have earned the much needed rest Of
week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
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THE THEATRE
Liberty Theatre


a Soldiers Oath" one of the
greatest photodramas ever produced
by William Fox, has been revised
along with five others of his best
productions, and will be seen at the
Liberty theatre next Tuesday with
William Farnum as the star.
One of the earlier Of the war films
which grew out Of the world conflict
"A Soldiers Oath" set a standard for
thrilling situation and absorbing heart
interest which has not been surpassed
since. The story, it will be recalled
relates the life tragedy of a soldier OF
France, who falsely accused is sen.
fenced to life imprisonment for muir.
der of his wife. How he indicated
himself forms drama of tremendous
power.
Another great war picture is com.
ing 30 the Liberty theatre soon, this
being Hearts Of the World"
Many of the scenes of this great
picture are laid in the battlefelds oil
France, where the American soldier.
are now fighting the Hun. 1t is Z
Griffith picture and that means that
1t is one of the best. On his way e
France, Griffith was received by tn,
prime minister of England VIII,
promised the aid of the British arm,
in taking these pictures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
FOR SHERIFF

! wish to announce to the voters
that ! am candidate for the nomi-
nation of sheriff of Gratiot county on
the Republican ticket at the prlmar-
les to be held August p. Any sup
port given me viii be greatly appre-
ciated Geo. Lewis.
Pol adv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
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WEATHER SUMMARY

f. NJ Smith reports the following
weather summary for the month of
July: Mean maximum temperature
81 degrees. mean minimum temper
allure 80 degrees, with a mean Of 6S
degrees. The maximum temperature
was "a degrees on the Dist and BIRD
The minimum was IL degrees on the
2nd Of the month.
The total precipitation for the
month was liz inches, the greatest
in twenty -four hours being .52 inches
on the 13rd. OF or more inches OF
precipitation fell on seven different
days of the month There were 10
clear days during the month, Il part
ly cloudy and four cloudy. During
the month there were three thunder
storms, those being on the 10, IL and
%.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-08-08
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FOR DRAIN COMMISSIONER

] wish to inform the voters that
! am a candidate on the Republican
Ticket for the nomination for Drain
Commissioner at the primaries to be
held August p. Any support given
me will be highly appreciated.
c. d. Knapp.
fPol. adv.-54-tf)