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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Takinu Out the Squirt.

Relief is In sight for the man Who'
hurrving through his breakfast TO get
downtown, has had 10 run for the car
with one eye blinded by generous
stream of very acidy juice when
sprang out of his grape fruli a. II"
applied an overamount OF pressure
Department of agriculture experts
have taken out the squirt. ana lhcl-
dentally some of the other quaIl'ies
of the grape fruit whiclTpreNehten 1t
from becoming ss popular ss II might
otherwise have been. The new run
has been produced by crossing the
grape fruit with the tangerine orange
and II Is called the tangelo. II Is De
scribed as being not nearly 50 sharp
in taste as the grape fruit ana as re-
sembling ripe orange. II requires
no sugar and the pulp Is 80 tender
that it may be removed with II spoon
without having previously cut the seq
ments
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
SKILLFUL IN USE OF POISON
South African Bushmen Had Weapon
Which In other Hands Might
Have Been invIncible.

The bushmen, Afrlcas pygmies of
the South. who succumbed 81 quickly
10 civilization. are becoming rarer
every day. Famine. wars and the white
mans encroachments have killed on
thousands.
The one great achievement of these
children of the woods Is their skillful
use of poisons. In the hands Of more
subtle people the poisoned arrow might
have been an invincible weapon, but
for the buShman il only delayed inev-
liable defeat.
The buShman's arrow is n toy Of
light reed until he turns IL into II
certain death dealer by covering the
tip with one of his favorite poisons
A certain caterpillar Of the Jungle the
most venOmous snakes and spiders,
poisonous roots and leaves all yield
thoir power To Kill to the use of these
natives.
Special men of the tribe prepare the
polsons for their purpose usually heat
ing them I'm dish before dipping the
dart into them While waiting for their
poisonous brew to cook, the poison con
cOctOrs dance about the fire In excite
ment at the coming hunt or combat.
Skulking In GREATNESS silence upon an
imaginary enemy, they suddenly leap
up and discharge the fatal arrows,
after which they shift easily Ia the
part of the victim. and writhe and
howl with all the agony of the hunted.
Exhaustion and the completion Of the
poison put an end 10 this vivid re-
hearsal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Recnunred Pocket Piece.

An odd Fellows pocket piece, with
an inscription showing that lis owner
had belonged 10 Keystone lodge, In
Bethlehem. Pa. was picked up on
battlefield in France and eventually
came into the possession of 6 l.. FOX
OF Houton. Me. An article about the
little aluminium disc was published
i'm the Houton Times and u copy was
sent To the lodge in Pennsylvania. I.
II. Fogg of the Times. later received
a letter from the secretary OF key-
stone lodge saying that the pocket
niece belongs To Walter Schonenbcrger
OF Bethlehem. and that II Mr.. FOX
would send the disc ~ him he would
see that Mr.. Schonenberger got " al
fer he returned from France.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
BOY DROPPED INTO MONEY!
New York Younoster Found Floors
Of Deserted House Fairly Strewn
With Bank Notes.

A coal chute may be prOsaic sub
stitute for Aladdin's lamp but one
found by n New York boy delivered
the goods rs satisfactorily as ever did
the old oil burner of Arabian Nights"
fame. observes the Kansas City Star.
Vincent MHstagliO had been dazzling
his pIaymates with great rolls OF so
for several days when the police
learned of his suddenly acquired
riches and took him into juvenile
court, where ne told Of discovering his
treasure trove.
He was playing In New York East
side street the other day when he fell
through a coal hole. There wasn't
much I'm the cellar 10 excite his inter<
est, So he tried the upper floors Of the
house, which he found 10 be deserted.
There. he told the police. he found
rooms with their floors strewn with
money; 50 and SO bills had been
wadded and thrown in every corner,
and jewelry Uttered the dressing
tables.
Investigation by the police verified
the boys statement. They learned
that the house had been occupied by
Mrs. James Sandman, "A recluSe ninety
years old who had died few days
before. The boy was the first person
10 enter the house after the woman
had been removed 10 a hospital, ana
fhe money Thought To be rents from
her tenants, had lain where she hau
thrown il on the floor "a she re-
ceiYed II.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Question for Debate.

Judging 10y union standards. the
good lady i'm Proverbs. belauded as
she has been for centuries, set a
most questionable example. Her
price might be above rubies. but
what business had she 10 rise up
early I'm the morning. before II was
yet light. and continue all day her
industrial pace-setting? II couldn't
have been good for her husband either,
foI all We hear of his activity is that
he praised her and that he sat IN
the gateS"-which latter ! take 10 be
the Biblical equivalent Of sitting on
the porch of country store with his
feet ON the rail. taking all her labor
for granted.-EXchange
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
To a.oroanize Scarlet Riders.

Canada's scarlet riders, the Royal
Northwest mounted police, who left
the dominion To distinguish themselves
further on the battle fields or France
ire To be- reorganIzed on pre-war
basis. according 10 an announcement
nv government officials. Squadrons of
the famous riders who for years have
patrolled the prairies. mountains, FOR
ests and arctic wastes OF Canada, VIII
be returned from overseas and per-
mltted To reioin their old force. which
will be- recruited 10 twelve hundred
mon
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
HAVE PRETTY EYES
HOW ANY GIRL CAN

No girl or woman is pretty If her
eyes are red, strained or have dark
rings Simple witchhazel, camphor,
hydrastis, etc. as mixed in Lavoptik
a weeks use will surprise you with
Lavoptik keeps the eyes healthy,
sparkling and vivacious. The quick
change will please you. Dainty
aluminium eye cup FREE. W. Alex.
eye wash, will brighten the eyes and
it's QUICK results. Regular use of
Drummer, druggist-adv. 5.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Trade with South America.

South America looks To ~ for so
many manufactured articles II once
purchased abroad that in the last two
years our trade with hat continent
has more than doubled. And we are
returning the compliment 10y sending
Southward heavy orders for raw ma
tcrialS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
How a Crab Grows.

The crabs equivalent To the inter
nal bones of animals is its tough outer
Shell. which does not grow. The baby
c.ab is forced to get rid OF this tough
combining person So " breaks itSell
loose internally and then splits It's
old protecting home across the eX
tremc back ridge, creeping out In that
way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Where the Banjo Came From.

The modern banjo was introduced
into England from the United States
TO which country il was probably
taken by the African slaves, who
obtained the idea from In
dia The unmusicnl name banjo
seems 10 have been derived from
"banya." the name Of a Senegambian
instrument of the guitar species.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
The Leading Citizen.

Stranger-"Does this man, Amos
Darby hold any place of distinction
in the vilage?" Villager-"Ye kin
Judge fer v'rScf. When tn postman
brings tn weekly newspaper down to
Guy Parkinson'S grocery store. Amos
- tho first rnadar ~ ifa
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Geo. E Sharrar
ChaS E. Watson
The Real Estate Men
ALMA, MICH.
ALMA, MICH

We are Offering Tor the COM
ing week:
4O-acre fruit farm with good build
ings and situated on good gravel
road, near small town. to ex-
change for Alma city property.
Two good. new houses in Alma to ex-
change for farm land in Gratiot
county These houses are renting
for $50 month and are good in
come property.
200-acre farm near Alma, good land
and fine buildings, TO exchange for
income city property or smaller
farm.
u acres of good land fear Alma for
sale. Owner will take Alma city
property for part payment.
80 arces between Alma and Ithaca to
sell or exchange for city property
All improved and splendid loca-
ton.
so good farms of all sizes and des-
GIlUllOHSs lOI Silt vi LtiiilS " sui
the purchasers. If you are looking
FOR a farm it will pay you to call
and see me.
We have several properties for ex-
change; if you are interested call
and see us. Call and list your
property you have to sell or ex-
change, and see what we have
10 offer.
Many modern houses in Alma for
sale at reasonable terms. If you
have a farm or house to sell, cal
and list it. II you wish to buy
call and see us at once. as the time
20 buy is before people get their
coal in.
SHARRAR & WATSON
Real Estate mans and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25

Coming-Douglas Fairbanks in
His Majesty The American adv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Holds Out Hope For ireland.

The president took advantage OF
questions propounded by the San Fran
cisco Labor Council to give the infer
ence that he believes Ireland can bring
her case before the League Of Nations
for settlement when the League is
actually in existence.
Shan Tung, he declared, will be re-
turned to China. Japan, he said, had
given her solemn pledge to that effect.
And with the League of Nations in
force, said the president. we can. IL
occasion arises, stand forth and say.
This shall be done"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25

Ethel Clayton in "a Sporting
Chance" ldlehour Monday-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25

Olive Thomas in "Toton," Idlehour
Friday.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25

Coming-Douglas Fairbanks in
'His Majesty The American."-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Should Remember Recent Horrors.

These are terrible facts. and we
ought never 10 forget them. We went
into this war TO do a thing that was
fundamental for the world and what |
have come out on this journey for is
to determine whether the country has
forgotten or not. | have found out.
The country has not forgotten and it
will never permit any who stands
in the way OF the fulfillment of our
great pledges, ever TO forget the sor-
rowful day he made the attempt"
Arbitration and discussion, the pres
ident pointed out. must replace force
of arms in the settlement of world
controversies. Constantly he dwells
upon the fact that all the nations in
the League agree to do one Of two
things. first 10 submit their differences
to arbitration, in which case they
agree TO abide by the decision rem
dered, or, il unwilling to arbitrate. to
have their case discussed by the Coun-
ell OF the League, in which case six
months Is granted for discussion.
Three months must elapse following
the result OF this last step in arbitra-
ton before the nation concerned can
declare war.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Shows Cost OF World War.

1.-THE war" said President Wilson,
cost Great Britain and and her Do
mains $1,000 100000, France $26,OOOr
5000; the United States $4,000
100000 Russia $1s,0OO,000O 200; Italy
$4,000 900 600 and a total, including
the expenditures of Japan, Belgium
and other small countries, Of Sl23,00O,-
100000.
1T cost the Central Powers as fol-
lows: Germany $4,000, 100000; Aus
ria-Hungary, $21,O00,O0O 900; Turkey
and Bulgaria $4,000, 100000.
The United States" the president
said. spent one million dollars an
hour night and day for two years in
it's struggle to save civilization. All
this, however, fades into insight
ficance when the deaths by
battle are considered. declared
the president. Russia gave l.
100000 men; Germany 100000;
France 1.3SO,00O; Great Britain 9O0,-
900; Italy $4,000; the United States
80 300. In all, almost 7,50000 men
persisted in the great struggle. or
10000 more men than died in all of
the wars of the previous 100 years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
SICK STOCK

BOOK on treatment Of Horses, Cows,
Sheep, Dogs and other animals, sent
free. Humphrey Homeopathic Vet
rinary Medicines, 156 William ST.. N. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
Must Take This League.

I'VE must take this League Of Ma
tons" said the president, for there
Is no way in which another can be
obtained without compelling recon
sideration by the powers. And It
would sit very Ill upon my stomach TO
take 1t back 10 Germany for oonsidera-
ton"
"All over the world people are look
ing to US with confidence our rivals
along with the weaker nations | pray
God that the gentlemen who are de-
laying this thing may presently see It
In a different light"
Germany. the president declared. is
taking new courage from our delay in
ratifying the treaty and her news
papers and public men were again be-
coming arrogantly out-spoken.
Deeply impressive were the figures
Of the. cost OF the late war. in lives
and dollars. II was the first time that
the official statistics have been made
public and the tremendous totals
shocked the presidents audiences.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-09-25
WILSON |NvADES
HOUSE OF FOES
CARRIES HIS BATTLE FOR
LEAGUE OF NATIONS INTO
HOME OF HIS ENEMIES.
GIVES COST OF GREAT WAR
Informs Them o. Lives and Treasure
Poured Out to Save
Civilization.
(By Mt. Clemens News Bureau)


Aboard President Wilson's Special
train-Carrying his war against those
who oppose the adoption by the Uni
ted States OF the peace treaty and the
covenant OF the League of Nations in
to their households. President Wilson
last week invaded California.
And there, where the question on
which league opponents have ham,
mered the hardest, that of Shan Tung-
is OF most interest, the president found
he same enthusiasm among the peo-
pie for peace and for insurance
against future wars. The people want
the long controversy ended They
want this country to be able TO again
turn its undivided attention to social.
economic and industrial development.
Their leaders may not feel this way.
but judging from the expressions
which met the president on every side.
The leaders have overstepped the
limits OF the peoples patience in their
stubborn determination 20 force
change In the great document
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See IL tongue is
coated; this is a sure sign the little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listless, pale. feverish, full Of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally, has stom-
ach- ache, diarrhoea, remember a gen
tie liver and bowel cleansing should
always be the first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup o.
Figs" for children's ills; give a tea =
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermentlns
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out of the system. and you have
a we'll and playful child again. All
children love this harmless, delicious
fruit laxative" and it never fails to
effect a good inside cleansing. Di-
rections for babies, children of all ages
and grown-ups are plainly on the bot
tie.
Keep 1t handy in your home. A lit
tie given today saves a sick child to-
morrow but get the genuine. Ask your
druggist for a bottle of "California
Syrup of Figs" then see that 1t is
made by the California Fig Syrup
Company. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
SANDERS Wires
GOVERNOR need
of LABOR HERE
MAYOR RESPONDS TO TELEGRAM
RECEIVED FROM CHIEF ExEcU.
TIVE OF FLORIDA YESTERDAY.

Mayor Frank Sanders yesterday m
formed Governor Sidney j. Catts Oh
several projects which the mayor be-
lieves Pensacola favor, in relation to
the labor situation. Governor Cats
is in Washington, where he VIII at
tend the meeting of governors. wnicn
has been called by Secretary OF LABOR
Wilson, to devise methods OF remedy
ing any shortage of jobs throughout
lieves Pensacolians favor. in relation to
the country resulting from the release
of service men.
The propositions favored by the
mayor, speaking for the city of Pen
sacola, and at the invitation of Gov
ernor Cats, are:
1. Proper redistribution Of labor.
2 Reclamation projects to furnish
jobs.
3. Continuation of the U. s. Employ
ment Office.
a. Bureau to aid home seeker in
West Florida.
5. Return of common labor taken
away from the turpentine and lum-
Der industries, by the war.
6. Development OF roads and harbors
to furnish jobs.
Made q Canvass.
Mayor Sanders said last night: II
believe these subjects represent the
will Of laborers and employers of PEN
sacola and Escambia county. / have
endecvored to arrive at these conclu-
sions.. after a careful canvass with
as many citizens as l could meet, in
the short time allowed. l hope the
ideas embodied in my telegram to the
governor. may aid the labor situation
in Pensacola materially"
Text Of telegram:
Of MaI faIa
follows:
To Hon. Sidney J. Cats,
Powhatan Hotel, Washington, D. C..
Responding to your telegram asking
about the needs of Florida from Pen
sacola's viewpoint, submit the fol-
lowing: We want some plan devised
whereby we can have labor returned
and distributed Through the state
which was taken for the war; Recla-
nation projects to drain the ever
gladeS to make farms for returning
service men; Continuation of the fed
eral employment service with a bu-
reau of information added to furnish
information about advantages of the
state including local, farm, climatic and
latent possibilities; Reclamation of our
vital industry, turpentine, which has
been shot to pieces by the loss of
velopment of roads and harbors Of the
state to furnish employment
FRANK SANDERS, Mayor.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
FRIEDMAN REPORTS
BRIGHT OUTLOOK IN
AFTER WAR BUYING

The country is going to dress up
valling once more and they are going
to dress in the best material that
money can buy. Victory Red has
been brought out and will be the pre-
dominating color to aid the country to
dress up This was the Statement.
made last night by Alex Friedman. of
the Friedman Ready Wear Store,
who has just returned from an extern
sive purchasing trip to New York.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02

Among the new feature designs
brought out and which are the rage
in New York. Henna. Fan Ia ST. Kum-
sa, and Moon Glow are taking the
lead and are proving very popular.
They are wonderful creations and look
we'll made up. AS soon as possible
they will be on exhibition in on
show windows"
When asked regarding business
condition Mr.. Friedman said. New
York is not relaxing and business
conditions there are picking up and
readjusting themselves to after the
war conditions. The ready-to-weas
business has been effected to GER
tain extent by rehabilitation of re-
turned soldiers and sailors. TIE
trouble seems to be that the men want
to try out new fields Of endeavor and
naurally. this makes i hard. for .hey
have to be RETAINED in their new vo-
cation.
Appeal to Men.
"The after war dress is bringing out
many colors besides Victory Red and
the rage Is not with the women alone
The men are trying out new Ideas and
are willing to spend large sums to beat
the other manufacturers in something
they appear TO the dItcT th0 "p-
spirit said Mr.. Friedman.
Miss Bessie Hecker, who has charge
of Mr. Friedman's millinery depart
ment made the trip also and returned
with a number Of new designs. NJ
Friedman states that his daughter.
Mrs. Leonard l. Frank, will make her
home with him since the death Of
her husband. which occurred recently
at Atlanta, Georgia.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BALL TEAM WILL TAKE
ON NINE OF PENSACOlA

The local knights of Columbus team
and the regular Pensacola nine will
cross bats this afternoon at o'clock
at Maxent Park, it is announced. The
two teams are understood to be about
evenly matched and local fans are
looking forward to an interesting con-
test. The K. of c. line up will be as
follows: Kennedy. Bombay, Merritt,
Villar, Sanchez Oliver. Diaz, Scarritt,
Sara, Meade, Anderson, Maloney and
Earrinas
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
HOUSE
PROTECTOR GOES TO
ATLANTA POSITION

G. L. Webster has accepted a posi-
ton with the Murphy Door and Bed
Company, of Atlanta, Ga. and will
leave Pensacola to assume his new
duties today. Mr.. Webster will be
remembered here for his attempts to
construct modern apartment houses
He wished o express his appreciate On
for the many favors shown him dur
ing his fourteen months here and
hopes that he may return here to live
in the near future.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
WEST PENSACOLA
MERCHANT HELD
UP AND ROBBED

At the point of a pistol in the hands
of an unknown negro John Dumas,
merchant at the corner of Government
and A. streets. was held up and robbed
of his gold watch and chain and about
$50 in change, last night about IL
o'clock. He reported to the police de-
partment that following the holdup,
the highwayman made his getaway in
the dark
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
DROPSY SPECIALIST

Usually gives quick re-
M~N lief have entirely relieved
E y many seemingly hopeless
Es cases. Swelling and short
XsA q breath soon gone. Often
sN&N1 gives entire relief in Is to
25 days. Trial treatment
N&1 sent FREE. DIR. THOM-
ASE. GREEN, SUCCESS
SOR TO DIR. H. H.
GREEN'S SONS, Box B, Chatsworth.
Ga
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
r. A. HYER'S AUTO
STOLEN BY BOYS ON
JOY RIDE LAST NIGHT

The theft of r. A. Hyer's automobile
from In front of 211 West Cervantes
street was reported to the police last
night at S:34 o'clock. An hour later
the auto was found, boys having taken
the car for a JOY ride.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
BLUE RIBBON" TALKS

Using Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon
gives you the Satisfaction Of knowing you
using the very best.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-03-02
ESSEX is NEW
ONLY IN NAME
Only Automobile Displayed at Show for First Time
Earned Title of "Mystery Car" During Months
of Testing at Detroit

the be displayed at the Automobile
UNDER
the roads about
because
end and the fact that in that
mot no on make
with its bonnet tightly
Identity months haunted
challenge
car"
unable
"The
today Comfort reliability
atoms 1t was built fill the need the
should still be light in weight moderate
THE
designed by the
Six i can and will talk
This will
a rat
Morris tribune., 1919-12-05
The Big 8

Today, December 5, matinee and
evening, there is to be given at the
Strand a 3-part program of prom
nounced merit and variety. This
bill is under the personal direction
of DR.. J. H. Doyle platform man
and educator of national reputation.
DR.. Doyle spoke before the public
high school last Wednesday morn
ing and also before st. Mary's school
last Monday afternoon. From all re-
ports those addresses were of an un-
usually high order, and should &c
far toward packing the Strand next
Friday.
The program in full will consist
of DR.. Doyle's great illustrated story
of The American Flag, in addition tc
a strong comedy number in ventrilo-
quism and special offerings in NOV
ing pictures. At the matinee, the
moving picture part of the program
will include subjects especially select.
ed for grade school children for which
reason no boy or girl should miss the
matinee. At the night performance
the moving pictures will consist OF
Vivian Martin in "The Little Com
rade" and a Pathe Weekly.
But at both performances, matinee
and evening, DR.. Doyle will appear
with his Flag Story and his number
in Ventriloquism. adv.