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tegrity and existing independent poll tical existence of all members of the league. This is a natural corrolary from the first. In the former we undertake not to rob our associates ourselves and in this we agree not to permit others to do so. This guarantee of territorial in- tegrity and political independence is limited to those cases where they are threatened or attacked by external az gression, and does not apply to revolu- ton within a nation. A nation internal affairs are left undisturbed Nationality, with it's vital stimulating patriotism, would be preserved, given new life and opportunity.
 "Thoughtful persons recognize the 1m- portance of giving such a guarantee now, at least for a limited period, if the peace of the world is to be maintained. The autocratic governments that controlled Russia, Germany, Austria and Turkey have been overthrown, but as yet no real stable governments esta blished. Some of the new states created out of this immense territory, without the guaranty of the lea gue would be overthrown and would return to the domination Of their former oppressors.
 l .Hon Elhiu Root, former Secretary Of State, recognized the great immediate l need of this article and recommended it's accordance with an amendment providing
  | of five years from the signing of the covenant terminate its obligation under the article. But under this covenant the United States, by giving notice of with drawal from the league, can limit her obligations to a time not too far to ex- ceed that of two years. If this treaty | is ratified, the United States can fully perform her obliga tions to her allies, dis charge her duties to the new nations she has aided in creating, and then honor ably retire.
 GUARANTEES FOR ALL "It should be noted that when in this article we guarantee the territorial in tegrity of all members of the league, we receive at the same time from all Of them like guarantee of our territorial possessions. The Philippine Islands have occasioned us great apprehension. In or der to safeguard thees islands, it will be necessary for us in the present disturbed condition of the world to construct the largest navy afloat and have an army equal to that of any nation. Shall we embark upon this great military ex- pense, or accept the league and with it
 the honorable pledge that Great Britain and Japan, the only two nations from which the islands could ever be threat ened. would aid in preserving them from all external aggression.
 we SHouiu diSo relleCt that the ran . anna canal and the islands owned by us in the Caribbean sea are outlying terri tories. Is our hold upon the canal les sened r strengthened by this article?
 ''The article provides: Tn case of any such aggression the council shall advise
 upon the means by which this obliga-
 ton shall be fulfilled The unanimous
 recommendation of the council is only
 advisory. Thus. under article 10, no
 troops Of the United States could be sent to engage in war without the ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-15
SWANSON OPENS FIGHT FOR
 THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Scores Of Recommendations For Bettering Educational System Contained in Report
By WILLIAM L. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, July 12.-(Special- Scores of recommendations, which if car ried out will make the states educa- tional system 50 per cent better, are contained in the report of the educa- tional workers of the United States de- partment of education. The report con taining 522 pages, and printed in DOCK form, has been placed on the desk or each senator and representative. tuners have been mailed to intereSter persons throughout the state. The printing was done by the government printing or flee at Washington.
 Shortly after the legislature ad- journed last February the AlaDama education commission secured the ser vices of wildly known education work CTS, who toured the state and made complete survey of the system no" in vogue.
 Some of the most important recom- mendations contained in the report fol- low:
 Greatly increased school support, more efficient instructional and super visory staff, better adjustment of all teaching agencies; organization of a state board of education to have charge and control of all public elementary schools and such other schools as are included in the discussions of the fore going chapters, except the University of Alabama, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and the Alabama Girls Tech nical Institute; enlargement of the powers and duties of the State superin- tendent and state board of education in agreement with the details set forth in foregoing chapters; organization of a state council of education to con- sist of members from the state board of education and of the faculties of the states higher institutions of learn- ing, with powers and duties as pre- scrib ed in the foregoing chapters. Passage of such amendments to the constitution as may be necessary to consummate the changes prescribed in foregoing chapters; requirement that all candidates for county superintend- ent, not including the present incum- bents, shall hold at a time of the ap-
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pointment to office professional county superintendents certificates; re- quirement that no person shall here after be appointed as assistant super intendent or subject supervisor who does not hold a state professional cer- tificate, valid in Alabama; appointment of an assistant in each county employ ing 100 or more teachers, and a subject supervisor in each county for every 40 teachers or fraction thereof.
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urday. was pronounced as accidental after hearing the testimony of three witnesses. by Assistant Coroner R. E, Askew, Monday.
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The population of Madagascar at t11s close of 1917 was estimated at 1szzzs~s 470.
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THE MONROE DOCTRINE

vice of her representatives in the coun cil and the approval of her congress.
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Some of the dwarfed trees of JspaH have been known to live for 200 years-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-15
Accidental Death

c. W. Carver, who died as the result of drowning in the Cahaba river Sat
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fascinatingly smooth and mellow mild. Everytime youlightoneyou get new and keener enjoyment
 Freedom from any unpleasant cigaretty after taste or any un- pleasant cigaretty odor makes Camels as unusual as they are enjoyable.
 In fact, Camels appeal to the most fastidious smoker in so many new ways you never will miss the absence of coupons, premiums or gifts. YouW prefer Camel Quality!
Alma record., 1919-08-14
co O-OPERATIvE CROP REPORT


From the excellent prospects that
prevailed on July l, marked decline
in all crops has taken place since.
The drought that began in June con-
tinued until after the Goth of July
before general rains came to relieve
the situation. In the meantime
pastures had dried up, the growth of
all cultivated crops checked, the rip
ening of hay and grains FASTENED,
and fruit prospects decreased. This
is the substance of the joint report
issued by Coleman c. Vaughn, Sec'y
of State, and Verne Ii. Church, Mich
iean Field Agent, u. S. Bureau of
Crop Estimates.
The estimated yield of winter
wheat is 1915 bushels per acre, which
is considerably above the ten-year
average and the largest crop in the
last 15 years except that of 1915.
The total production is placed at
l9,247 900 bushels. Extremely hot
weather, rust and smut have pro-
duced some shrunken grain in local
tiles, but, on the whole, the quality is
good. Based upon the reports of
mills and elevators, 100000 bushels
of wheat were marketed during July.
which practically cleans up the 1918
crop. The condition of spring wheat
is 66 per cent, indicating a crop of
$4,000 bushels; the yield per acre is
l4.O bushels as compared with 1872
last year.
Corn wthstood the effects of the
dry weather to a remarkable degree,
and only small local areas fired" to
an extent beyond recovery. The con-
dition during the month declined
from 81 to S3 per cent. Allowing 40
per cent of the acreage to be cut for
silos, the estimated grain production
on the remainder is 34,400,000 bush
els.
The condition of oats has declined
IL points to a 62 per cent since July
/. This represents yield of 24.5
bushels per acre and total produc-
tion of 3S,1S0,00O bushels as COM
pared with 66,32O,O0O last year. The
crop with unfavorable weather con-
ditions from the beginning, developed
a thin stand, short straw and light
heads. The estimated amount of last
years crop still in farmers hands is
a ,642, 900 bushels.
Barley suffered similarly with
oats, the condition declining from rs
to go per cent during the month.
The yield will be about 10 bushels
per acre, which will give a total pro-
duction of $4,000 bushels The
estimated amount of last years crop
remaining on farms is 100000
bushels.
The threshing returns on rye show
disappointing yields. There is an
Alma record., 1919-08-14

be 5,282 900 tons. The total acreage
is five per cent less than last year,
and that of clover is Ia per cent less.
The yield of clover is 1.15 tons per
acre.
Beans have suffered less than most
of the other crops, only occasional
fields showing yellow leaves which is
the first sign of maturing. The
present outlook is for a n per cent
crop, or 3,262.000 bushels, a decline
of 13 points during the month.
There has also been a decline in
fruit prospects. Apples are now es-
timated at 80 per cent of a full crop;
peaches, %; pears, 80; grapes, So;
and raspberries and blackberries, 70
per cent.
The condition Of sugar beets is ex-
cellent in portions of the Thumb"
district, but they have suffered more
or less in other sections from dry
weather, insects, disease, and a
shortage Of labor for thinning. The
present condition is 72 per cent as
compared with So last month and 80
one year ago.
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abundance of straw but the hot
weather during the filling period re-
duced the quantity and lowered the
quality of the grain. The estimated
yield is 100 bushels per acre, giving
a total production of 9.136,00O bush
els. This relatively large production
is the result of an abnormal acreage
rather than of high yield.
The acreage of buckwheat is esti-
mated to be 80 per cent less than
last year and the hot and dry sea-
son has given it poor start. From
the present condition of 73 per cent,
the $4,000 acres sown should produce
a crop of $4,000 bushels.
While early potatoes are yielding
very poor returns, the late crop with
stood the drought fairly we'll except
in some southern counties. The re-
cent rains will undoubtedly cause
some Improvement in the prospects.
The outlook was reduced during the
month from crop of 31,250,000
bushels TO one of 27,S45,000
The hay crop was secured in ex-
cellent condition, and is estimated to
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Estate of Ezra Robinson, Deceased

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court
for the County of Gratiot.
AT session of said Court. held at the Pro-
bate Office in the Village of Ithaca in said
county on the 2sth day of July. A. ID. 1919.
Present: Hon. j. Lee Potts, Judge of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Ezra Rob
inson. Deceased
Ella Dallas. daughter, having filed in said
court her petition praying that the admin
stration of said estate be granted to Norman
Beverly TO some other suitable person.
II is ordered that the 30th day of August.
next. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
probate office. be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition
Ii is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given by publication of copy of
this order, once each week for three sue
cessive weeks previous TO said day of hearing.
in The Alma Record. a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county
true copy, Attest. j. LEE POTTS.
ELLEN NJ. WALTER, Judge of Probate.
Register of Probate. (06-4)
Alma record., 1919-08-14

Flowers seem intended for the solace
of ordinary humanity; children love
them; quiet, contented ordinary peo-
pie love them as they grow; luxurious
and disorderly people rejoice i'm them
gathered they are the cottager's treas
ure, and in the crowded town mark,
as with a little broken fragment of
rainbow. the windows of the workers
in whose hearts rests the covenant OF
peace.-Ruskin. sga,rr r. e.'r.-.-,
Alma record., 1919-08-14
A Travelling Mans Experience

You may learn something from the
following by w. II. Ireland, a travel
ing salesman of Louisville, Ky. "In
the summer Of 1888 | had severe
attack of cholera morbus. gave the
hotel porter SOC and told him to buy
me a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic
and Diarrhoea Remedy and to take
no substitute. took a double dose
of it according to directions and went
TO sleep. AT five o'clock the next
morning ] was called by my order
and tok train for my next stopping
place, a well man."
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Gambling Spirit Strong.

Mazarin's passion for gambling was
so strong. even when death was near,
that he played cards 10 the very end,
when he was so weak that they had To
meld for him, and Charles III, the
Merry Monarch" spent his laS Sun
day on earth playing at basset around
n large table with his great courtiers
and other dissolute persons and with
bank of at least $1,000 before him.
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Left Out. SonehoW.

Margaret likes Cecil's puppies and
always refers TO them as her father
does. as ''litter of puppies" A day
or two ago another playmate called
her in to see twin baby sisters. Mar
garet was thoughtful for moment at
the dinner table that day, and then,
turning reproachfully to her mother,
said: "We never have a litter of any
thing at our house"
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Amusements for Employees.

The secret of having thoughtful care
for the amusement of employees is
not new discovery. II has been in
use for more than generation by one
of the most successful department
store proprietors now I'm this country.
The "Bon Marche" also introduced the
idea in Paris years ago. New York
merchants arrange picnics and dances
for their woman and man clerks.
Alma record., 1919-08-14
4 Great Remedy

The merits of Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy are well
known and appreciated, but there is
occasionally a man who had no ac-
quaintance with them and should
read the following by F. II. Dear. a
hotel man at Dupuyer, Mont; -Four
years ago | used Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy with such
wonderful results that | have since
recommended it to my friends"
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Show Volcanic Formation.

The whole of the west of Scotland
and northeast Ireland are Of volcanic
formation. Look at the Giant cause
way, with its queer pipes of basalt
and the Isle of Skye, which is simply
made of lava. Staffa consists Of Sheet
of bedded basaltic lava, and the fa
nous Fingall's cave is excavated from
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Natures Method.

Nature initiates herself. A grain
thrown into good ground brings forth
fruit; principle thrown into good
mind brings forth fruit. Everything
is created and conducted by the same
master; the root. the branch, the
fruits-the principles, the consequent
ces-PaScal.
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Opinion.

Opinion is divided into four parts
what we want our friends to think OF
us. what we think they think Of US
what they do think Of us, and wha
we think they think we think the,
think OF us.
Alma record., 1919-08-14
Dilemma.

A woman novelist is bemoaning
that II woman holds onto her opin-
IONS she loses her husbands love-
md II she holds onto his love she
loses her Identity.
Alma record., 1919-08-14
SICK STOCK

BOOK on treatment of Horses. Cows,
Sheep, Dogs and other animals. sent
free. Humphreys Homeopathic Vet
erinary Medicines, 156 William St.. =. 7.
Alma record., 1919-08-14
LEGAL NOTICES
STATE OF MICHIGAN. County of Gratict

IS.
Notice is hereby given that the final ac-
count of Lillian Snyder. the Administrative
of the Estate of William w. Snyder. late of
Gratiot County. Michigan. deceased. will be
examined and if found to be correct, allowed
by me at the Probate Office. in the Village of
Ithaca. in said county. on Friday. the 29th
day of August. next. at ten o'clock. A. M
of said day.
Dated. Ithaca. July 29th. 1919.
J. LEE POTTS.
06-4-c Judge of Probate.
Alma record., 1919-08-14

FARMERS ATTENTION-We have
several thousand -four sacks for
sale as follows: 12-bbl heavy cot
ton sacks, 10c each; 140-ib heavy
jute sacks, 15c each. A few torn
sacks, sc each. These sacks have
been used once and are in first
class condition. Superior Baking
Co. 06-4-c
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wANTED-sITUATIoNs

WANTED-A middle aged lady
wishes a position as housekeeper
for a widower or bachelor in town.
Call 237-4R, at 525 Richmond St.,
Alma, Mich. oslo
Alma record., 1919-08-14

FOR SALE-Five-passenger auto
mobile in good condition. Will sell
cheap. Inquire Of j. A. Barley.
95-tf-c
Alma record., 1919-08-14

FOR RENT - Three ,unfurtished
rooms. l31 Moyer. 0S-1-p
Alma record., 1919-08-14

WANTED-Cash paid for old rags
delivered at Record Office Must be
clean and fit for use in wiping
presses. 96-tf
Alma record., 1919-08-14
For RENT-RooMs

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. 4l6
Maple ave. O3-tt-c
Alma record., 1919-08-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Farmers who are inter-
ested in securing their fall fer
tilizer at saving inprice. This
fertilizer is made by the Packers
Fertilizer Co. Ga branch of the
Jareki Chemical CO.., better goods
cannot be gotten. Place your or
der at once for Packers Brand to
insure prompt delivery. Smith &
Walstow, Alma, r. F. d. 3. Union
phone 93-R5. -O7-2-c
Alma record., 1919-08-14
HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED-One dining room
girl and one second cook. Apply
Wright House. oslo
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
Doctor Tells HOzU Detect
Ha9mJuIEfffectS of Tobacco
Try These SIMPLE TESTS

New York: Doctor Connor. former
y OF Johns Hopkins hospital, says
Many men who smoke, chew or snuff
necessarily and who are seemingly
healthy are suffering from progress
sive organic ailments Thousands OF
them would never have been afflicted
had IL not been for the use OF tObac-
co, and thousands would soon get
wei il they would only stop the use
Of tobacco The chief habit forming
principle OF tobacco Is nicotine. a
deadly poison which. when absorbed
by the system slowly affects the
nerves. mem branes. tissues and vital
organs of the body The harmful ef-
feet OF tobacco varies and depends on
circumstances one viii be afflicted
with general debility. others with ca
tarrh OF the throat Indigestion con-
sllpa ton. extreme nervousness. sleep
lessness, loss OF memory, lack OF viii
power, mental confusion, etc Others
may suffer from heart disease, bron-
chial trouble. hardening OF the after
les. tuberculosis. blindness or even
cancer or the common affliction
known as tobacco heart II you use
Tobacco in any form you can easily
detect the harmful effects by making
the following simple tests Read
aloud one full page from a book. IT,
IN the course Of reading your voice
becomes muffled. hoarse and iudis-
unct, and you must frequently clear
your throat the chances are that
your throat is affected by catarrh and
10 may be the beginning of more seri-
Gus trouble. Next. in the morning
before taking your usual smoke. walk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20

NJ three flights OF stair st a regular
pace, then stop II you find that you
are out OF breath your heart beat Is
forced, trem bling or Irregular, vou
may be a victim OF functional or or
ganic heart trouble. II you feel that
YOU must smoke, chew or snuff to
quiet your nerves. You are a slave to
the tobacco habit. and are positively
poisoning yourself with the deadly
drug nicotine IN either case you
have Just two alternatives-keep on
with the self-poisouing process ire
sDective Of the dangers and suffer the
consequences or give up the habit
and escaps the dangers. You can
overcome the craving and stop the
habit in very short time by using
the following Inexpensive formula
60 TO any drug store and ask for Mic
otol tablets. take one tablet after each
meal, and in a comparatively short
time you viii have no desire for to-
bacco. the craving will have left YOU.
With the nicotine poison our O your
system your general health VIII
quickly improve.
Vote When asked about Nicotoi tab
let's one o. cur leading druggists said-
ut IS truly a wonderful remedy for the
tobacco habit away ahead OF anything
we have ever sold before We are author
lied BY the manufacturers to refund the
money 20 every dissatisfied customer. and
We world not permit the use OF cur lams
unless the remedy possessed unusual
merit" Nlcotol tablets are sold IN this
city under an iron-ciad rnoney-back guar
antee by all up-to-date druggists. includ-
ing Kelly & Pollard and Scott White &
Cu-Adr-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-08-20
DR.. Lewis Says Hot Sun
and Hear Weaken the Evos
Tells How to Strengthen Eyesight 500
In One Weeks Time in Many Instances

VIII be able to strengthen their eyes
SO as TO be spared the trouble and
expense OF ever getting glasses.
Eve troubles OF many descriptions
may be wonderfully benefited BY fol-
lowing the simple rules Here is the
prescription; Go 70 any active drug
store and get q bottle OF Bon-Opto
Tablets Drop one Bon-Opto tablet
in fourth Of a glass Of water and
allow TO dissolve. with this liquid
battle The eyes two TO four times
daily. You should notice your eyes
clear up percepIbly right from the
start and inflammation viii quickly
disappear If your eyes are botherinE
You even a little. take steps 20 save
them now before il is too late. Many
hopeiessly blind might have been
saved II they had cared for their eyes
in time.
NoTE-Another prominent physician &c
whom the above article was submitted
said -Bon-opto is very remarkable
remedy Its constituent Ingredients are
we'll known TO eminent eye specialists and
widely prescribed by them The nanurac-
turers guarantee IL 70 strengthen eyesisht
50 pe- cent in one weeks time IN many
Instances or refund the money. Il can be
obtained from any coed druggist and .
one Of the few preparations feel should
De kept on hand for regular use In al
most every family" l. IS sold In Fl Paso
by Kelly & Pollard and other druEgists.-
ADV.