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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
OBITUARY

Mrs. d. f. Abbott, an old settler of
Seville Center, passed away at her
home north of Elwell July II. Mrs.
Abbott lived on the farm where she
died, for AZ years. 1t was "A wilder
ness when Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott
moved there and with hard labor
carved out one of the best farms in
Seville. Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott and
daughter. Mrs. Bertha Erskin. were
returning from visiting relatives in
Rose City, May %, when Mrs.
Abbott was taken sick and from
that time she was confined to
her bed until her death. Mrs.
Abbott leaves a husband, d. r. Alb
bolt, five daughters, Mrs. Lottie Feel
ey Of Linden, Mrs. Ed. Beason of
Clifford, Montana, Mrs. VIII Stacy
Of Riverdale, George, Bertha and
Belle, of this city. Three sisters.
Mrs. Charles Morgan, Alma; Mrs. c..
g. Abbott, Goshen, Ind; Mrs. A. J.
keddie, Bear Lage, and one brother.
). II. Shuts of Manistee and a host
OF friends to mourn her death.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
DeLuNe candIes.-ll-tf-c

You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. 02-tf-c
j. NJ. Peterson, supply buyer of the
Republic, spent Sunday at Crystal
lake.
DR.. f. G.. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building
Alma, both phones. 57-tf
We guarantee an all wool suit, and
satisfaction for $50 and up, at the
ST. Alma Tailors. '-06-tf-c
Alvah Brown of Grand Rapids was
in the city on business Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Thimble Club of the Womens
Relief Corps will meet in Alma park
August 10. A pot luck supper will be
served.
Frank Waite, Carl Walthers, Will
liam Woodland and Russell hummer
spent the week end on a short fishing
trip at Stephenson lake
Mayor Charles K. Murphy and
family will leave Friday for a two
weeks vacation trip through the
eastern states.
Miss Esther Babcock who has been
attending summer school at the Mt.
Pleasant Normal, has returned home
and will remain in Alma until the
opening Of the fall term.
X. A. Babcock, who has been as
sisting on the Record force during
the summer left for Pennington
Tuesday where he will be superin-
tendent of schools for the coming
year
A visit to the Epler plum orchard
about a mile and half southeast of
the city, reveals a most pleasing
sight. The trees are laden with fruit
of beautiful color, large size and ex-
cellent quality Most of the plums
are of the Burbank variety which are
exceptionally fine quality.
The County Convention of the
Ladies of the Modern Maccabees will
be held i'm Wright Park, Alma, Aug.
p, or if rain prevents meeting in the
park the |. 0. O. +. hall will be used.
a program will be given in the after
noon. A Great Hive officer will give
an address, also peace pageant will
be given. The public is invited to at
tend.
AT an adjourned meeting of the
city council held last evening a mo-
ton was made that the mayor take
the necessary steps to secure an aud
tor from the state utilities commits
sion to 90 over the books of the
Gratiot County Gas company, so as
to verify the correctness of the
statements made by the company in
asking for a higher rate for its gas.
A petition went before the city
commission at the adjourned meeting
held last evening, which was signed
by two residents Of Alma and pro-
testing against the methods being
used by Miss Peck in causing the ex-
animation of suspected girls of the
city. The city clerk was instructed
to write to the state board of health |
to ascertain the powers Of Miss Peck, /
although the commission seemed of
the opinion that her work was all
right
Through an error in correcting
proof last week an item was made to /
read as though George Ogden had |
been elected as vice president of the /
Republic at a meeting in Chicago.
The item should have read: George /
Ogden of the Republic Motor Truck
Company Inc, was elected last week
IN Chicago, as vice president of the
Motor Truck Service Managers AS
ISOLATION His election as vice presi-
dent was made, after he had refused
to take the presidency of the organ
ization. Two or three lines had be-
rnDop p1iyaJ tyifb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Browning Holds Record.

The first Browning gun was made by
John NJ. Browning when he was thir-
teen years old. 1t was not a machine
gun, as may be surmised. Mr.. Brown
ing invented more successful firearms
than any ten other men in history
Forum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Charitable.

81 shouldn't say In so many words
that Mrs Gabbalot is liar" observed
the lady who weighed well the words
Of her mouth and the meditations OF
her heart before releasing them TO the
public, "but l will say that she is re-
markably well misinformed."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
EYEGLASSES.

The suggestion Of the use of tense.
for the cure of eye defects was made
by Roger Bacon, the great scientist OF
the thirteenth century. The maklni
of the spectacles was carried out BY
Italians Physicians Of those days
however, did not know the true theory
upon which they were based.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Malarial Scourne.

Malarial fevers are by far the great
est scOurge Of the rural districts Of
Venezuela. In the one state Of Cara
hobo, with a population of 1896
there were 1,4s4 deaths from malaria
last year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
But They Are Always rher.

There are chords in the human heart
which are only struck by accident :;
which will remain mute and senseless
% appeals the most passionate and
earnest, and respond at last to the
slightest casual tOuch.-Dickens
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Two Famous Rrnnnss.

Broken English. Professor Beers
says. Is merely the imperfect English
OF an individual foreigner. Pldgin Eng
fish. the English of Hans Brietmann's
ballads and Of the comedy French
man. arg Of that class. Creole English
and Pennsylvania Dutch are brogues.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
EeIs for Gamma.

Canned and oiled cells are new en-
terprses talked Of in Japanese fishing
circles, as these fish are found almost
everywhere along the coast. At
present only limited amount of each
years catch is eaten, by far the larger
proportion being used for fertilizer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
MAN BE Nav soure. ~ am

It is believed that large quantities
of an oil with many commercial uses
can be obtained from the nuts of the
coyol palm, which grows prolifcally In
central and tropical South America.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Draw Rusted Nails.

First drive them in a little. which
breaks the hold. and then they may
be drawn out much easier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Electrics.

New York Is estimated 10 have $500
commercial electric vehicles, Chicago
1850, and Philadelphia $50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Daily Thouuht.

To know how 10 wait is the great Sc
cret of success.-De Maitre.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-08-14
Glass Stopnera-

II glass shoppers stick, try greasinl
them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-08
APPROXIMATELY SIXTY ]
lziz2g Schedule Calls For

PRACTICAL PACKING HOUSE HEAD AM
STRONG BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

PRACTICAL PACKING HOUSE HEAD AND
STRONG BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Fred c. Sawyer is president Of the Midland Packing
Company. Mr. Sawyer is thoroughly practical and
successful packer.
As mere boy, Of Is years of age, he entered the
employ Of the Chicago Packing Provision Company.
After remaining with this concern for I've years he
tered the employ Of Swift Company in 1885, and re-
tanned this connection for some eighteen years
It cam therefore, be that his entire business
career has been devoted exclusively to the packing bus
mess and its allied products.
Mr. Sawyer is now man of As years Of age and Of
splendid health and refreshing aggressiveness His
whole personality breathes thoroughness and ystem
in short he is found to be the logical man for the pres
ident Of the Midland Packing Company. He will devote
his full energy to the undertaking, making it his
LIES work.
Mr.. Sawyer practically grew up with the swifts
He stood high in the counsel to this big coporaton-he
executive in charge Of the hog situation hand
ling some six million hogs year.
His methods are such as to deserve and inspire the
confidence Of all who know him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-08
We Are Employing Four Hundred Worlmen
PACKERS PROFITS BIG

Expert Chase Says They Have Been Trebled-says
Morris & Co.. Profits in 1917 Were 2677 Per Cent.
Stuart Chase expert accountant, told the senate
agricultural committee in presenting figures to show
that profits Of the five big packing concerns have dou
bled and trebled during the war. Mr. Chase who was
testfying at hearings the Kendrick Bill said no
knows exactly what the packers earnings are be-
their methods of bookkeeping have the effect
Of covering up their profits He declared, however,
that examinations by the commissioners of the books
of Armour Co., Morris & Co.. Swift & Co., Wilson
& Co. and the Cudahy Company showed their aggre-
gate profits in 1912 were $l8,715OOO, and in 1917,
$95639,000
Morris g Co.'s Profits.
Based on capital stock Mr. Chase said Morris &
Co.'S profits in 1917 were 2677 per cent, and that on
the same basis Armour & Co.'s profits in 1916 were
1142 per cent Because of later increase in capital
stock, the packing percentage for Armour & Co.
dropped to 271 in 1917 Swift Co S profits in 1917
the basis So per while those the Cudahy
Company In 1917 were 2S2 cent based capital stock
and surplus Wilson Co.'s earnings for the year
z9S per cent on the combined capital and surplus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-08
ACCESSIBILITY
PACKING HOUSE PRODUCTS IN DEMAHl
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

4nhOUNnOOI 1h6 WUALD.
The preparation Of Food Products for human con.
sumption is the Oldest business in the world The Mid
land Packing Company has been organized under the
Laws Of the State of Iowa with capital sufficiently
large to do Big Business in Big Way. This institu.
ton was created for the purpose Of converting ths
Millions Of Dollars of Meat Material Of the Missouri
Valley and the Middle West into the finished products
for the consumption of the people Of this section and the
entire country.
The corn-fed Hogs and Cattle Of the Middle West
have more than nationwide reputation for being the
best and most sought for Meat Products TO be had It
is not necessary that the Midland Packing Company Gre
ate demand for Packing House Products but simply
serve the demand that is here and rapidly ncreas
ing.
Tt would almost criminal negligence TO longer
delay the organization Of a great independent Home
Packing Plant in this stateone that will embrace in its
operations the whole of the middle west and in addition
thereto the best markets Of the world for placing its pro-
ducts Resulting profits will naturally accrue to both
its owners and this section in general.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-08
NOT LATER THAN MARCH 3lst
MIDLAND PACKING COMPANY

MIDLAND PACKING COMPANY
61O Davidson Bldg, Sioux City. Iowa
Please send me full information, and until such
time please reserve for shares at par value
$4,000 per share. It is agreed that this reserva-
ton is not binding upon the Midland Packing Com
pany nor the undersigned.
-
Town 6rGCS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-08
Our Plan Is To Build A Story Every


MORE THAN 100000 CATTLE AND MORE THAN
100000 HOGS REsHPPED.
More than 100000 hogs and more than 100000 cat
tie were re-shipped from the Sioux City Stock Yards
during 1917 the bulk Of which went to packing plants
outside of Sioux City on account Of lack Of packing
house facilities IN Sioux City.
Sioux City livestock receipts eeF 1918 exceeded by
more than 100000 the receipts Of 1917.
Cattle receipts for the year Win be at least 77SbS6
In 1917 they were s7sSs6 showing "a $50 more this year
than last
Hogs showed the greatest increase In 1917 the hog
receipts 2149115; this year they win be at least
2,485394 showing an increase Of 8S6,19
Calves for 1918 VIII be $4,000, IN 1917 they were
277S2, an increase Of 1898.
Figured in carloads: Up to December i, there were
1924 more carloads Of livestock received in 1918 than
in 1917 Up to December l. 66847 carloads Of livestock
had been received compared with 6S606 for tho
ponding period Of last year. The total in 1917 was
5S387 cars; this year the conservative estimate Is for
74S47 cars, or total increase Of 1890 cars.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
THE FLU LEAVES A
WAKE In ITS TRACK,
BUT NU-VINl SAVED ME

Mr.. E. A. Hemphill, a theatrical man
who is now touring the country with
the original star, Mr.. Frank Jones in
Isl Perkins" said "The Flu hit me
and hit me hard, and left me more
dead than alive, and the afterclap
which follows, pneumonia--which is
worse. and almost sure DEATH and in
my case for weeks | lay at deaths
door, and when | got up the medicine
that the doctor gave me did not seem
to give me any strength, and | had
heard so much about Nu-Vim In the
papers, I started to taking 1t. and such
a change came over me in three or
four days l could hardly believe it. I
began improving, and my weakness
disappeared. My appetite came back,
and l slept we'll | gained strength and
| flesh, and no doctor could give me
| medicine that did me as much good as
Nu-Vim did. I will never tire praising
it. and gladly recommend it to others,
| The tablets that come in Nu-Vim pack
ages are the finest ever made for the
bowels and liver. Don't overlook them
at any price. On sale at Warnock's
| Drug Store, Gayoso Hotel; Warnock-
Baker Drug Co. Bellevue and Linden
| and all druggists. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
COTTON MARKETS
Cables Are Excellent and Do
meStiC Markets Higher De-
Cember Shorts Cover.


For some reason there is growing con-
hdence in values in the cotton market
and apparently the contract depart
ment is responding to the stability in
spots and finally coming TO levels that
are in a measure as they should be.
Contributing to the firmness today was
the ending of the strike in New Eng
land mill centerS, the operatives ac-
cepting the raise Of 12l2 per cent in
their wages and returning to work.
Naturally this had stimulative effect,
for one Of the sources of anxiety fol
several days has been this strike.
The fuel situation, however, was no
better today and there was nothing to
suggest the end of the strike, The Ta-
tioning of coal was general over the
country and il was expected to result
very soon in shutting down of more in
dustTies, but il seemed to be without
much effect on the market The pres
ence of a severe cold wave in the North
and Northwest and indication of It
spreading over the South did not help
prospects any, but traders seemed to
be giving attention to other factors.
Whether the coming of the presid :
dents message was price factor could
not be said, but it failed to stimulate
any strength worth while in the stock
market Another thing helping to de-
press values in the latter was the fact
the lowest yet touched, although silver
metal was again higher, the one off
setting to some extent the effect of the
other. Sight exchange was quoted un-
der 395. but domestic money rates were
fairly easy. The passage of the Edge
bill, which will enable extension of for
eign credits by banks of this country,
was received as a favorable influence,
| although largely anticipated,
Liverpool was due to come 10 to Is
| points to the good, but at the finish
was firm and "A to So points higher.
Spots were marked up only points,
middling to 2446d, with sales 10000
| bales, including $500 American. Re-
| ceipts for the day were 1000 bales,
| including 5000 American, Manchester
reported cloth demand good and yarns
| firm.
First prices on this side were steady
and higher Offerings were limited and
there was covering of December by
| shorts, the only resource left to then
being to protect themselves in thai
| way, as the available stock for deliv-
cry purpose is very small, That optior
| in a short while had extended its gair
to over 100 points, each upward itch
being a new high level. In the after
noon it sold at 1870. March opened a.
S4.45, touched S44O on call and ther
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
EASY TO DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Faded, Thin or Failing Hair Quickly Be-
4 comes Evenly Dark, Lustrous'
Soft and Long.

..-.--., d. ,,,.t,
H No trouble. Not necessary TO VISIT
I hair dressing parlors. Use it in the
privacy of your home. Simply apply
A with finger tips or comb into all your
I hair and scalp "Q-Ban' pronounced
.ssl- Ban) Hair Color Restorer. Can not
s harm your hair as Q-Ban Hair Color
Restorer makes your hair and scalp
healthy. After a few applications all
gour gray, white. faded, prematurely
gray or thin, dry hair changes to an
even, beautiful, soft, dark shade ana
makes all your hair soft, long lustrous'
dark. without trace OF gray showing
any more. Gray hair is so unnecessary
Don't have il, as Q-Ban Hair Color Re-
storer can be so easily applied and is so
.ertain to darken all your gray hair.
30 Ban" is the trade name for this
cIean safe hair color restorer that Is
not a dye, does not stick up your hair
EASY to apply and should be used in
Mace of any other hair preparation for
hardening gray hair. Try it, Sold by
drug stores. Complete directions with
Aeach bottle. NN
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
DOW JONES SUMMARY.

NEW YORK. Dec. 3,--Chairman Por-
ter. Of foreign affairs commission, be-
l!eves state department means business
this time in Mexican situation, House
to support any energetic action
Attorney General Palmer denies re-
quest Of operators and miners for an
other conference. Says government has
made its last concession, Garfield or
ders rigid conservation OF fuel effective
at once.
Lewis, miners head, declares miners
will not accept IA per cent increase
Nothing less than the 81 per cent Of
fered by Secretary Wilson will be sat
| isfaCtory.
officials OF railroad administration
say Garfeld's fuel regulation probably
! means Industrial shutdown on large
scale unless normal coal production re-
sumed soon.
Lodge SAYS resolution declaring state
| Of peace existing between the United
Staleg and Germany will be pressed for
action at earliest moment. Prolonged
| fight expected.
| copyrighted Paris dispatch to the
| Times quotes Paris newspapers as say
| ing President Wilson is going TO take
vacation for one month. during which
| time Vice President Marshall win be
acting president.
Twenty industrials averaging 104,o5,
up AZ 20 railroads averaging S.sS, OFT
| 80
Pead News Scimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET
Tells How to Darken Gray Hair with
Home. Made Mixture.

Joicey Williams, the well-known
actress. who was recently playing at
the Imperial theater in St. Louis, made
the following statement about gray hair
and how to darken 1t:
Anyone can prepare a simple mix
ture at home that will darken gray,
streaked or faded hair, and make it
soft and glossy To a half-pint Of
water add / ounce Of bay rum, small
box Of Barbo Compound. and Y ounce
of glycerine.
These ingredients can be bought at
any drug store at very little cost, APP
ply to the hair twice week until the
desired shade is obtained, This will
make a gray-haired person look 20
years younger. It does not color the
scalp, Is not sticky or greasy and does
not rub off. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
ToMoRRoW's ESTIMATED.
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The cotton
market showed renewed firmness, open
ing 10 to Is points higher on buying
promoted by the settlement of the New
England strike. relatively firm cables
and reports of spot demand. Decem-
Der touched $500, another new record.
January sold at 1915 and March at
BAIT, or 40 to so points net higher.
The forenoon advance extended to
3d. Csc for December or rs points net
higher while later months sold SIS to
II points higher There was more real
izing at this level and reactions of Is
to 90 points followed the publication or
the presidents message,
Spot cotton steady; midling, 40.25c,
December shorts seemed to find In
creased difficulty in covering during the
early afternoon and forced the price up
to 80. roc, or 100 points net higher. Later
months sold 81 to II points net higher,
with January touching $500 and March
"a 90C.
Futures closed firm at advance of 100
to 55 points,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
I'LendOn Claims
Frameup

sThe article appearing in your paper
oday relative to my having bought
tolen automobile and as being tried
before Squire Warner for same is partly
mistake. Squire Warner was present
put I had the honor (?l of being the
irst man in Mississippi as far as is
Enown by anyone here of being tried
by the circuit Judge of the Seventeenth
judicial district of mississippi, the
Hon. f. D. Dinkins. who condescended
10 sit in the case and conduct same for
squire Warner. In fairness to myself,
people and friends, ! wish true facts
10 be known, as shown in case in court.
First place, the car l have now and
which the trouble grew over have had
30 days. The car I am accused of hav-
ing bought was only lost 80 DAYS ago.
Eeeond, Mr. Taylor. who lost the car,
Hated positively this was not his car.
|rhird, | was not in Senatobia on the
Hate the car was stated to have been
bold The entire affair is a frameur
hnd can be traced in part to personal
Enemies who have caused me so much
hotoriety heretofore, and for the pur-
pose of prejudicing my case re: war
which is set for trial in oxford next
week. THOMAS ERNEST M'LENDON
Senatobia, Miss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
MISCELLANEOUS

CHICAGO, Dec. POTATOES dull; ar
rivals Il cars; Northern whites, sacked,
$3.50; bulk, $2.95@3.00.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. -Poultry-Turkeys
33c others unchanged.
Butter--Unchanged
Eggs--70c.
NEW YORK, Dec. Butter firm; re-
ceipts 6,482; firsts, 62@12hc.
Eggs Firm; receipts l046s; firsts, so
@S2c,
Cheesce-s9dy; receipts 1855; aver
age run, 31459c.
Live poultry, firm; chickens, &c;
fowls, 25629c; turkeys, unquoted.
keys, 40@47c; others unchanged.
NEW YORK, Dec. Bar silver,
1904; Mexican dollars, 100%.
NEW YORK, Dec Cooper, stead
Ter; electrolytic spot, nearby and first
quarter, 1917 G1SSc, Iron, steady and
Anthony, 9.25@9.5o. Metal exchange
quotes lead steady; spot 665 bid, 6.7'
asked January, $40, $50 asked. Zinc
steady. East St Louis delivery spot
S.12lb bid, $40 asked.
At London: Spot copper G97 lis Cd
futures, 500 rs Cd; electrolytic spot
G106: futures, E10S. Tin spot, G29'
| It's Cd futures G296 2s Cd Lead spot
939 Is; futures, G39 Is Cd, Zinc spot
$40 rs Cd futures, $50,
CHICAGO, Dec Butter, unsettled
| creamery 5s672c
/ Eggs-Receipts, 4O1 cases; unchanged
| Poultry--Alive, higher springs, Csc
fowls, 16@15c; turkeys, SOc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-02
Begy's Mustarine
Il AstOnishes All
onev Back, Say Druggists,
if Begy's Mustarine Isn't
~ by Far the Best Mustard
Preparation.
Big Yellow Box for SOC


Nsk your druggist to show you a box
Or Begy's Mustarine; he AID every other
drukgist in America is authorized to re-
turn your money If it does not do as ad-
veI'tised.
doctors have prescribed it for I,
ynhTs. It's the original, and best i'm
movement on the old-fashoned Mustard
Plaster, and quickly stops rheumatic
pains, neuritis, neuralgia and lumbago
and Instantly relieves tonsilitis, pleurisy
land bronchitis.
Just rub it on, and over night away
goes sore throat, coughs and chest colds
For sprains, swellings and all aches
land pains, 1t has no equal, while for
|sors feet, nothing yet discovered car
|conapare with it, It's the quickest pair
killer on earth. Be sure its Begys al
ways in the yellow box.
s. c. Wells & Co., Leroy, N. Y.