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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
.LYCEUM NUMBER
MONDAY EVENING
Lorado Taft. Noted Sculptor,
Will Appear Here AS Thira
Number on Course.

When Arnold Bennett, the distin-
guished English novelist, visited Chi
cago, dorado Taft, noted sculptor,
who will lecture here on the Lyceum
course Monday evening, accompanied
him on tour Of the city.
I've rode around the great boule-
ward system" says Mr. Taft, "com-
menting on the wisdom of the men
who planned SO well years and years
ago but the avenues led 10 nothing.
We passed miles of happy homes,
flats and modern conveniences but
found that Mr.. Bennett was not par
ticularly interested in those things.
He seemed TO take Il all for granted
just as we take the physical equip
ment Of one and another for granted
it is nothing in particular to talk
about He was looking for something
else. He wanted to find the soul of
our people.
Finally we came to Saint Gaud-
ems great statue of Lincoln and Mr..
Bennett sat up straight and looked
out of the window with the express
sion Of the connoissour, a man who
knows art az well as life, and / felt
a thrill at last for Saint Gaudens of
the East had put a soul into Chicago.
So | think there is n reason for the
sculptor, reason for the painter, the
poet and the musician"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
VICTORY MEDALS
Governor Sleeper Issues a PrOclama-
iion Regarding Medals.

am advised that a considerable
number of men entitled TO Victory
Medals have not made application
for them, and | have been requested
to urge all county, city and township
authorities Of the State, to do every
thing in their power TO bring this
matter to the attention of the men
concerned.
Applications from Western Mich
igan should be sent to the Army Re-
cruiting Officer at 211 Monroe Ave
nue.. Grand Rapids, and those from
Eastern Michigan should go to the
corresponding office at 215 Wood
ward, Avenue, Detroit.
Therefore, /, Albert f. Sleeper,
Governor Of the State Of Michigan,
do hereby request the officials named
above to do what they can to stimu-
late the placing of Applications for
Victory Medals.
Given under my hand at the Capt.
tol in Lansing, this thirtieth day OF
November. 1920
ALBERT f. SLEEPER, Governor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
GETS FIRST READING
City Intends to Have Means of
Forcing Street Crossing
Safeguarding.

Almas proposed railroad ordinance
which was placed on file a week ago
in the clerks office, was placed on
its first reading at the meeting of
the city commission last night, in
compliance with the requirements of
the city charter.
II will take two more weeks before
the proposed railroad ordinance can
be passed, to which will be added
twenty days before it will be given
effect. owing to the fact that it car
ries penalties for violations, this be-
ing demanded by the state laws.
The ordinance will provide for the
speed Of trains through the city.
ringing of the bell sounding of the
whistle for crossings, and will also
provide a means whereby the city can
compel the railroads to properly safe
guard the crossings on the streets by
the installation of gates or of flag
men as the city thinks the needs de-
mand. II viii also give to the city
the power to cause the railroads to
elevate or lower their tracks to meet
the street grades, and will also pre-
vent the holding of any crossing by
train for a period of over five min
utes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
BUREAU SEEKING
GOOD FERTILIZER
Gratiot Farm Bureau Can Sc
cure Several Kinds for the
Farmers Desiring It

Two community local Farm Bu-
reaus have been established. They
are located a. Riverdale and Elwell.
Each has a president, secretary and
treasurer and manager. The reason
these locals are organized around
natural business centers is that il is
much more convenient if all the
members naturally do business at
the same railroad point. In order
ing fertilizer there is no question as
to where they should ship it.
The County Farm Bureau members
will all be arranged in locals of their
own choosing as fast as possible.
Coal has been ordered already
through the State Farm Bureau. The
state organization will doubtless soon
be called upon to furnish flour, dairy
feed and fertilizer.
Fertilizer is being used every year
in greater quantities. In furnishing
this at a reduced price the bureau
is rendering a service to all the peo-
pie. The high cost of living is one
of the most perplexing questions of
our day. The price of farm pro-
duce will soon be based upon the cost
of production Therefore, anything
that lowers the cost of farm supplies
will ultimately benefit the rural and
urban dwellers alike.
The purchasing department is ne
gotiating with several of the best
manufacturers and nothing but the
best will be accepted. They plan to
have it packed under the Michigan
State Farm Bureau brand. In order
to make the most Of cooperative
buying all must learn to anticipate
their needs. To help in this, the
Bureau offers a few suggestions. On
he recommendation Of good author
ity on the subject, they have decided
to have the following grades manu-.
factured.
1856; 2-s-1O; 2t12-2; 2-10-4;
OSLO; 2-l2-O; Opp; l6eS acid phos-
phate; Bone meal.
In these formulas, the first figure
stands for the parts of ammonia, tn,
second figure for parts of available
phosphoric acid and the third stands
for the parts Of potash.
All of the above grades are con.
sidered high analysis fertilizers and
although somewhat higher in pric,
than some on the market they ar,
really cheaper in the end for the
CONTINUED on page five)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
TO GIVE PLAY
ssThe Man From Home" BY Booth
Harrington Chosen.

1t was decided at joint meeting
of the Junior and Senior classes of
Alma College held recently, that
the two classes should in collabora-
tion present play some time IN
January, the proceeds TO be used by
the two classes in meeting the re-
naming debt on last years Maroon
and Cream and the issue for the COM
ing year. A joint committee decided
on "The Man From Home" by Booth
Harrington. The play is a forceful
drama in four acts and presents an
opportunity for some very thorough
work. 1t was first presented at the
Studebaker Theater in Chicago IN
1907 where it ran for a year with
William Hodge in the leading role.
Parts have been assigned and under
the able direction of Professor Ham
ilton rehearssls will soon begin. The
two classes have gone into the un-
dertaking whole -heartedly and il
is hoped that they will have the sup
port of the entire college in their
effort to make the play a success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

ROAD PLANTING
Value of Nut Crop and Walnut Tim
Der Pointed Out.

East Lansing, Dec S-(SpeciaD-
The Black Walnut is one of the most
valuable trees for roadside planting
in Southern Michigan, and this is the
cording to the Forestry Department
at the Michigan Agricultural College.
best time of the year TO plant, ac-
"The nut crop is one of the chief
reasons for planting black walnut, in
addition to its value for timber and
fence posts" says Prof. A. X. Chit
tenden, head Of the college depart
ment. "The walnut does not make
heavy shade, and so is not an OBJ
jectionable roadside tree. 1t is also
suitable for pasture planting for this
same reason. If the lower branches
are trimmed the tree will grow tall
and straight.
"Walnuts may be planted with lit
tie expense or trouble, and this is the
best time Of the year for the work
Two or three nuts should be planted
/ in one place, buried two or thre,
inches deep Freezing during the
winter will crack the shells slightly
allowing early termination in th'
spring. For this reason nuts tha
are kept over winter for spring plant
ing should be stratified outdoors 81
that they may freeze. Squirrels arr
likely to make away with some Of th'
nuts planted, and 1t IS, therefore
we'll to plant more than it is desire,
to have grow"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
DENATURED ALCOHOL
USED AS BEVERAGE
Two Men Picked Up Yesterday
BY Officers Had Been Using
This Poison.

Three men were picked up here
yesterday, local officers later letting
one Of them go, but holding the other
two, who had been drinking dena-
tured alcohol.
The other two men, said to be John
Smith of Flagstaff, Arizona, and
Charles p. Mahoney of Mason, were
Immediately taken before William II.
Rogers, justice of the peace, where
Smith was charged with vagrancy,
and Mahoney with drunkenness.
Both the men admitted that they
had been drinking from a quart bot
tie that officers Vibber and Camp
bell mad in the court room and which
plainly contained denatured alcohol
Smith, who had only SO cents about
his person, had previously attempted
to beg some money here and admit
ted it, when asked about it by the
officers, and this caused the va
grancy charge to be placed against
him.
Rogers sentenced The two men ia
spend ten days in the county Jail, and
last evening they were taken "a
Ithaca by officers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

One hundred and eighty-six mem
bers of the Alma Chamber of Com
merce in the first half day of the big
membership campaign.
That shows clearly that commun-
ity spirit of the kind that builds
cities is not dead in Alma-that il
aas simply been dormant-ald awak-
ened again Alma is beginning to
shake off that self-satisfied air, and
is about to make determined effort
to shove herself ahead again. faster
if possible than in the past years, to
put herself in the front rank by max
ing Alma the "city beautiful" place
that will compel attention.
1t was an enthusiastic two score
of workers that started the member
ship campaign yesterday morning
and Judging from the reports that
the tired, but happy bunch turned II
at the workers luncheon at the
Wright House yesterday noon, th'
enthusiasm shown, coupled witt
the previus efforts Of the educationa
campaign, had had it's effect will
the people of the city. Most of these
seen yesterday morning joined the
Alma Chamber Of Commerce i'm
mediately after they were asked. 4
few needed some convincing argu
ments, before they needed the cal
for a better Alma.
A few delayed in their answer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
Enthused and Confident of Success Workers Out Today
With Determination to Send Memberships Over
Goal Before the Drive Comes to Close
WORKERS HELD EXPERIENCE MEETING YESTERDAY At NOON
Manager Be Held Friday
Biggest Function OF the Kind That
Has City of Alma

might have otherwise expected,
would not be as great.
One thing was plain at the lunch
con, however, and that was that the
workers were determined that the
goal of 500 members should be
reached before the campaign came
TO an end
Plans are now under way for the
big Victory banquet which will be
held Friday evening in the gym
nasium of Alma High School.
Tickets were passed out to the work
ers, and will also be placed on sale
at Brunner's and Murphy's drug
stores, and at the Wright House,
where they may be purchased by
members of the Alma Chamber of
Commerce at $1.00 each.
The plans for the big banquet have
not been fully developed as yet, but
the affair promises to be the biggest
event of the kind that has ever been
held in Alma. There win be speeches
by prominent men Of the state, as
well as by some of the local business
men, who are deeply interested in
the welfare of the community
Every member of the Chamber OF
Commerce should make plans to at
tend this function, as it will be a
sizzler Tickets should be procured
early, so that the Chamber of Com
merce may have the opportunity for
preparing for The proper number OF
places at the tables.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

that they might study over the mat
ter a little longer. They will be
seen again before the campaign
comes comes 70 an end.
From 500 a. m. on Until noon the
workers were to be found in all parts
of the city, looking up the prospects
who were on the lists. Some of
course, away at the time on business
affairs, could not be sfgned up, but
it is expected that they will be found
the next time that the workers call
on them.
Enthusiasm ran high at the noon
day luncheon of the workers, and
happily they talked back and forth
until the lucheon had come to an end,
and the experience meeting started
at which incidents of the morning
were related, and pep talks were
given by some of the workers.
w. w. Cushing, one of the old war
horses of the city, when it comes to
civic matters, gave a splendid talk
X. b. Wagner, 5. l.. Bennett and
others gave some good advice. One
thing that was impressed upon the
minds of the workers was not TO LEI
their enthusiasm run too high, as
It was more than possible that the
coming days of the campaign might
not 90 as well as did the work Of the
first day. Thus if expectations were
held down, disappointments that
might come, through not reaching
the goal quite as quickly as they
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
WORK IS BEING
PUSHED RAPIDLY
Alma Foundry & Manufacture
ing Company Will Soon
Start Operations.
CONSIDER PROSPECTS GOOD
RemOdeling of Plant of Old Paint
Company is Now Nearing
Completion.

The work Of remodeling the plant
of the former X-Cell-All Paint Com
pany to put it in shape for the needs
of the Alma Foundry & Manufacture
ing company, is proceeding rapidly,
and it is expected that the new $780,
600 Alma corporation will be able 70
get under way by January /.
The work of remodeling this plant
and the new additions which are ne
cessary to put the plant in proper
shape for the use Of the foundry com
pany are much more extensive than
had been expected.
A cupola room has been erected
adjoining the south wing Of the
plant, and the work of installing the
cupola is going forward rapidly. The
CupOla viii be of two tons capacity,
and it is hoped that soon after the
foundry gets under way that it will
be possible to take off two heats per
day, making a capacity of four tons
Of castings a day..
The east wing of the L shaped
plant viii be used for the offices, and
east end Of this wing will house the
cffces, and just 10 the rear Of these
Will be the exclusive pattern room,
and a room for the pattern makes.
as it is the intention Of the company
TO secure the services Of an expert
for pattern making
The other wing of the L will pro-
vide the modelling room, etc, of the
foundry, and in this wing will be To-
Gated complete blacksmith shop
and woodworking outfit.
An addition is TO be constructed at
the north end of this wing in which
he Little Giant Paper Press, former
/ ly manufactured here, will be made
by this company
Another product to be made by the
FIRM that may later prove to be a
! Good industry for the city in itself,
will be the manufacture Of the Alma
furnace. 1t is the product of years
of study by furnace men, and it is
believed that it will prove a good
success on the market.
Other things that will be manu-
factured by the Alma Foundry &
Manufacturing company are manhole
covers, catchbasins, sash weights, etc.
The hackers Of the new Alma en-
terprise believe that it will meet with
a fine success here, particularly in
view Of the fact that this part of
the state, has few if any foundry
concerns, which naturally leads to
the belief that Alma is the center of
fine territory from which to draw
business
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

A number of Girl Scouts were
vested with their tenderfoot badges
Wednesday evening at the Parept-
Teachers Club Of Republic School.
Miss Stitt, chairman of the advisory
committee presented the badges TO
the scouts. The Girl Scouts meet
every Saturday afternoon at East
minister Chapel and every girl over
fourteen is eligible to become a
scout. This troop does not belong to
any church or school but its object
is to help the community and to
make better citizens and women of
the girls.
The girls are going to give a
Christmas fair Saturday afternoon
in the kindergarten room of Repub-
lie School. A good assortment of
gifts have been prepared by the girls
and will he on sale Saturday. Old
high cost of living will run for his
life when the price tags are put up
AT the fair. II interested in hand
made gifts and in helping a good
cause along do not fail to be at the
Fair.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
ELECT OFFICERS
Royal Arch Masons Elected Officers
Monday Evening.

Monday evening the Royal Arch
Masons elected officers for the com
ing year as follows:
High Priest-E. o. Parker.
King-C. V. Calkins.
Scribe-Edward Schultz.
Secretary-D. L. johnson.
Captain of the Host-Robert King.
Principle Sojourner-G. V. Wright.
Royal Arch Captain--Russell Gaff-
ney.
Master of the third Veil-Earl
Danford.
Master of the second Veil-Glen
Campbell.
Master of the first Veil--Merrill
Stuckey.
Treasurer-Karl Adams.
Tyler-Glen Crisp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
JURORS DRAWN

Following is the list of jurors TO
the term Of Circuit Court whic
opens December 13:
w. |. Amsbury, Alma.
w. f. BARLEY, Alma.
George Feighner. Middleton.
w. =. Gruesbeck, Ithaca.
Frank Hufford, Breckenridge.
Benjamin Inbody, Alma.
Charles Seip, Wheeler.
Floyd Smith. North Star
Chester Knight, Alma.
Wilbur Cushman, Perrinton.
George Baker. Ithaca.
George Bauer, st. Louis.
Harry Harp, Ashley
A. J. Kinketer. Ithaca.
Charles Kingsbury. Alma.
William Lindsay, Middleton.
J. +. Partridge, Ithaca.
Willis Plank, Sumner.
G. G.. Schaede. Breckenridge.
5. T. Weaver, Ithaca.
Claude O. Davis, Ithaca.
Charles Fisher. Elwell.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
KEEP POT BOIL|NC
FOR SALVATION ARMY
The Army Lassie Is Soon TO Be
Seen Again at Corner With
Xmas Pot.

Once again the Christmas effort
has been started, and within the next
few days the Salvation Army lassie
will don the heavier clothes to shield
her from the wind, and the winters
snow, and once again one will have
the privilege Of keeping the pot boil
ing, as the little bell buzzes away on
the street corner.
In order that one may grasp the
fleeting opportunity, it is quite ne
cessary that he be enlightened, as
to the special effort and what it will
mean to the Salvation Army this
year. As the Salvation Army Off
GERS go about clad in the well known
uniform of blue, and with the poke
bonnet, they hear from every corner
the great mastadonian call, Come
! end Help Us" They see the children
without shoes, families without
bread, fathers without hope, and
mothers whose heart strings have
been practically torn apart, by the
hungry cry of the little child.
This year the Salvation Army de.
sires to give 100 bushel baskets tC
the needy of this city. II cannot be
done without the help of all. so al
appeal is being made by the Army
for support in the noble work that il
IS undertaking. 1t feels certain that
the public will hear the appeal anc
answer it with the sympathetic un
derstanding of the season.
"To meet the greatest need Of al
We hear the trumpet call.
To feed the hugnry, colth the poo
And you will help us we are sure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
DICTIONARIES TO
ELECT OFFICERS
Commander Reece Certain to
Again Head George w.
Myers Post
NAME IS ON BOTH TICKETS
John A. Mulvey for Chaplain is Also
Named on Both White and
Blue Tickets.

At the regular meeting of the Geo.
W. Myers Post of the American Le-
gion in the Legion club rooms last
Thursday evening two tickets were
placed in the Field for Officers of the
Post for the coming year.
Two present officers, H. +. Reece,
Post Commander and Rev. John Null
vey, Post Chaplain, were unanimous
ly declared candidates on both tickets
so their reelection is assured.
The tickets were designed as the
Whites and the Blues, F. l.. Brough-
ton being appointed campaign mana
ger of the Whites and Larry kettell
of the Blues. A campaign fund was
voted for each of the campaign man.
ayers for expenses in connection with
the campaign and it is expected that
a lively race will ensue.
Following is the personal of the
tickets as nominated.
Whites
Commander-H. +. Reece.
Vice Commander-Dr. c. F. Du-
Bois.
Finance Officer--N. Diaz.
Adiutant Officer-Lauren Burk.
Sergeant at Arms-Buddy Ryan.
Executive Committee-Bob Daices
Post Chaplain--Rev. John Mulvey
Historian-Bob Davies.
Blues
Commander-H. E. Reece.
Vice Commander-C. r. Robinson
Finance Officer-Ben Johnson.
Adjutant-Jerome Kanter.
Sergeant at Arms-Tom Brown.
Executive Cmmittee-A. II. Simen
ten.
Post Chaplain-Rev. j. Mulvey
Historian-W. A. Wagner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
MULVEY WINS = -FIs"
Bowling Alley HonOrs For Month
Are Won BY Him.

The ten men rolling the highest
scores on the bowling alleys for the
month of November bowled three
games each Thursday, December 2,
total pins to count, for a five dollar
hat donated by the C. j. maier
clothing store. There were several
good games bowled and If the bow
lers of this city improve as much as
they have since the opening of the
season it is contemplated sending
team TO enter in the A. B. c. Tourna-
ment next March. Games bowled
are listed below. The prize an
nounced for the month of December
is pair of mems shoes donated by
the Shoe-N-Hat Co
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
MrErING pnsTPONED

The meeting of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood which was announced
Sunday for Friday evening of this
week has been indefinitely postponed
because Of the Chamber of Com
merce activities of the week. The
men Of the Brotherhood did not wish
in any way to interfere with Chamb-
er of Commerce week so decided to
postpone their meeting TO a later
date. The Chamber OF Commerce
victory dinner is scheduled for Fri
day evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
LECTURE SATURDAY
Third Number on College Course to
BE by Miss Pollock.

The third number on the Alma
College Lyceum Course will be given
Saturday evening at s:15 in the Alma
College chapel. Sara Alice Pollock
will give the lecture, The Colonial
Period in American Literature" A
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend the lecture. There
will be no admission charged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
Pill PHI ALPHA ELECT

The Phi Phi Alpha Literary So
ciety of Alma college has elected the
following officers:
President-Claire Perrigo.
Vice President-Frank NJ. Vree-
land
Secretary Russell VI. Wilson.
Treasurer-Roy Williams.
First Critic. Thomas Dasef.
Second Critic-Lyle De Barnhart
Marshall-Richard Z. Waggoner.
Janitor-James l.. Mcknight.
Assistant Janitor-victor Douglas
Almanian Reporter - Stuart s
Pratt.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
AUCTION SALE

DeI0s ). Gr0svenor, living three
and half miles south and three
fourths of a mile west Of Alma, will
hold an auction sale at his farm on
December 18th, commencing at one
p. m. He will offer for sale stock
grain. feed, implements and house
hold goods. J. ID. Helman is the
auctionecr.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08
EXPECT REPORT
Formal Report of J. X. Rumsey,
Vice President Michigan Engin-
eering Is Expected.

City officials are expecting that
the formal report, relative to the
Alma water system, now being COM
piled by j. r. Rumsey, registered
engineer, and vice president of the
Michigan Engineering Society in
1919, will be received in time to go
before the city commission at its
meeting to be held next week Tues
day evening.
The formal report of Mr.. Rumsey
is being awaited with considerable
interest by members of the commits
sion, following his informal report
given to members of the commission
during the several days that he was
here last week, going over the sys-
TEN, and advising as 70 its compile
ton. The informal report, much the
same as the interview that he gave
The Record last week, was interest
ing, and in backing up the investig-
ations of Manager Reynolds, gave
the commission plenty of good
reason for accepting the bid of the
Pittsburgh DesMoines Steele Com
pany for the 100000 gallon tank.
The formal report when it is re-
ceived will be made a portion Of the
city records.
Mrs. Mary Church, who has been
,,,,rci,,o. Of tho homo of i " Stick-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

NJ. Victor Cine. the organist at
the Strand was very highly insulted
the other day. Someone asked him
if he really played the organ. or if
he aid not merely pump through
some music rolls that came with the
pictures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-08

Throw aside the hammer that you
have been using. Try the new in
trument--co-operat through the
Chamber Of Commerce.