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The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

Payments OF the bonus to former
soldiers started this week.
The money TO cover the more than
1900 approved bonus applications
amounting 70 $3.50o.o00, will prob
ably be available within few days,
according 70 representatives OF the
syndicate that on Tuesday purchased
s15000,000 worth of bonds and notes
from the state.
Four alternative bids We're received
by the state administrative board for
s10,000,000 worth OF bonus bonds and
five million dollars in short term
notes.
The syndicate. including two Detroit
and four New York financial institu-
tions made all the offers.
The securities are ready for de-
livery
The bids accepted by the admins
trative board provided that the buy
ers should receive $40 600, 600 worth
OF "a per cent 20-year bonds and
$5,000,OOO OF one year per cent notes
with interest payable semi-annually
In addition the buyers would receive
an option on s5.0OO.000 more OF "a
per cent 20-year bonds at par and ac-
crued interest. and premium Of s4.6o
for each $1,000 bond. The option ex.
pres October 1. Between now and
October the state Is 10 issue no notes
or bonds without consent OF the buy
ers of this ssue.
Read The Ads
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16
REFoRMAroRY APPOINTED

Thomas A. Burns OF Jackson. former
production manager OF the Hayes
Wheel company. was appointed war
den OF Ionia reformatory by the gov
ernor last Monday. He viii succeed
Major Marsh head OF the State con-
stabuiary, who has been acting war
den OF the institution since the change
OF management there some time ago.
The appointment became effective Inn
mediately. II is the idea OF the pri-
son commission and governor 10 in
stall suitable industry which can De
conducted in conjunction with trade
school for the inmates at Ionia in the
near future.
Read The Ads
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

Wants Pay For Services Rendered
Those Who Swung Ford Land
Deal

HODertS Il. huQSOus Cnd6e -. Us
born and Fred s. Case OF Sault Ste
Marie. Charles w. Wright OF Italy, and
Otto c. Davidson OF Iron Mountain
have been made the defendants in o
suit demanding $4,000. brought by
Ralph S. Archibald, consulting min
ing engineer OF Negaunee according
to information just made public by the
filing OF the plaintiffs bill Of COM
plant in Chippewa county court, The
suit arises out OF the deal by which
tbe Michigan Land and Iron Company.
OF which the above named defend
ants are stockholders. took over the
Upper Peninsula holdings OF Lord
Brassey and others. and sold the ac-
quired land 10 the Ford Motor Co. Of
Detroit.
Mr. Archibald claims that $4,000
is due him from the men named in the
suit, for service rendered them prior
10 the sale OF the 100000 acres OF val
liable timber, iron. and water power
lands 10 Mr. Ford His claims are
branded as entirely ridiculous by Rob
ert p. Hudson. who will have charge
OF the defense. and who says that the
defendants do not recognize the claim
at all--that IL the money had been
owing 10 Mr.. Archibald It would have
been paid long ago.
Because OF the fact that Charles
W. Wright, one OF the defendants is
in Italy, il Is doubtful If the trial. .of
the case will be held in the near. fut-
ure. with the exception of Mr..
Wright and Mr.. Hudson. II Is declared,
Mr.. Archibald Is absolutely unknown
TO the defendants.
Archibald sets forth in his complaint
that the defendants became associated
in 1919 and 1920 In an enterprise 20
take over all the outstanding shares OF
stock in the Michigan Land and Iron
company, which owned approximately
100000 acres in the upper peninsula
the land being exceedingly valuable
for It's timber and ore and for he
water power possibilities. II includ-
ed the Richards mine, the Oliver prop
erty in Iron county. the Imperial mine
in Baraga county, and other lands. in
Marquette Iron and Baraga counties.
After buying Lord Brasseys inter-
ests in the holding for 100000 and
the remainder OF the capital stock OF
the company at approximately $780,,
600, the new members OF the company.
Archibald asserts in his bill OF COM
plaint, that the holdings were sold 10
the Ford Motor Co. for total consid-
GRAFTON OF, in excess of 100000 "or
a net profit TO the above named assoc
iates in excess Of s2.000,000
Archibald contends that this sale
was made possible through the use
by the Michigan Land and Iron Co. OF
the knowledge maps, field notes and
general data which he furnished them
after being expressly sought out and
employed" by the officials OF said COM
pany. He claims that the services
that he rendered were fairly and reas
onably worth the sum of $4,000, and
that although he has often requested
above romed defendants that compen-
sation be made. for services rendered |
as above set forth, and although re-
peated assurances have been given |
him that he would be compensated.
said defendants have neglected 10 pay
said plaintiff for services rendered, !
all to his damage in the sum OF $751;
600"
II is understood that the defend
ants will claim at the trial, that any
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

information which was given to Mr..
Wright or Mr.. Hudson by Mr.. Archi-
bald was property OF the old Michigan
Iron and Land company and was a
part OF the sale. Mr.. Archibald, II is
understood. was In the employ OF the
Land and Iron Co. before the 500
men became interested in II. Such
maps as he made and information he
secured was. II is alleged. while he
was taking pay from the old company
FOR his services. Thus, HIS work was
the property OF the old company and
was included in the purchase price OF
the holdings,
The firm of Berg, Clancy and Ran
dali have charge Of the prosecution Of
the case.
y
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

Atlantis, an ancient neurological is-
land. was supposed 70 lie-in the. e.Atlan-
tic ocean west OF the straits OF Gibral-
tar. and was known as 'the lost con-
tinent." Plato represents II as having
been engulfed In the sea 1900 years
previous as punishment for the Inn
piety shown by the Inhabitants in
waging war against Athens.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

Light itself IL great correction. A
thousand wrongs and abuses that are
grown In darkness disappear like owls
and bats before the light or day
James A. Garfield.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

nulify te Ramsey measure. The legis-
lature will be asked to correct The
error.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

Read The Ads
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

Frederick Meyers has purchased the
o. NJ. Brown property on Crystal Ave
and socccpying Il with his family.
The diamond drill., 1921-07-16

The Ads
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26
Medler Announces
NelU Light Plant

Announcement is made this week,
by Mr.. Medler, local Delco-Light
dealer, Of a Delco-Light plant just
added to their line This plant sells
for $4,000, and is a complete electric
plant, with air-cooling and other
Delco-Light features.
1t is pointed out, by the local rep
resentative, that with this new Delco-
Light plant available, it is now easy
for every farm home to have. electric
ity, for furnishing electric lights ard
for running small motors.
To those Of us who used to know
farm life as it was lived, without the
modern conveniences that farm
homes know today, it is interesting
to observe the spread of electric serv-
ice and the influence it is cxerting.
Today, with the individual electric
plant at hand and with a dealer in
every county to install it, electricity
can be enjoyed in any home, from the
modest cottage up to the largest
farm, ranch or plantation home. Even
small towns are getting their electric
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26

equipped with Silvertowns, knowing
that neither explanation orr argu-
ment is necessary.
This reduction brings Goodrich
prices to a point 10 per cent below
the prc-war schedules, as represented
by the 1913 level. 1t is rather start
ling to find that in 1910 tire prices
were 1l5 per cent higher than the
Goodrich prices today.
IL is not a far-fetchcd conclusion
to say that tires today give from so
per cent to 100 per cent greater mile
age than they did a few years ago.
Therefore, if the tire companies were
selling mileage today at the 1915
price level, tires would actually cost
from $500 to $500 more than at
present. The conclusion is obvious,
therefore, that based on comparative
service tires cost less today than ever
before.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26
Auxiliary Holds
Interesting Meeting

The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Auxiliary of the American Le-
gion was held on Tuesday night i'm
he city hall. A large number of the
Did members were present, and in ad-
iiticn 10 these, eight new members
we're enrolled. Several matters Of in
terest were brought before the organ
cation and among these were the re-
ports from the committees on the
membership campaign. Although the
work is only partially completed very
gratifying results are already evil
lent, and the Auxiliary is confident
IF a large membership. and conse-
Iuently a broader and more useful
program for the coming year.
The membership committee will be
prepared 20 present a detailed report
On their efforts at the next meeting.
In accordance with the plan which
is being adopted in all the Legions
md Auxiiaries Of the nation. it was
decided TO procure and sell the little
red peoples which are to be used as
he National Memorial Day Flower,
in honor of the fallen heroes of the
Great War.
The idea first originated in Captain
MacCroe's beautiful poem "In Elan
ders field the peoples grow"
l. seems peculiarly fitting that the
poppy, that most beautiful and color
ful of all flowers, should typify the
heroism and undying courage of our
honored dead. 1t is hoped that as
many as possible of the citizens of
Alma will remember TO render this
silent tribute on Memorial Day.
1t has been decided to discontinue
he regular meetings of tie Auxiliary
during the months of July and Au-
gust 1t is not, however, the inten-
.ion of the organization to let its ac-
tivities drop, and any situation in
which it may render assistance is to
be Immediately to be reported to the
president, Mrs. Jerome Kanter.
At the termination of the business
meeting, a splendid program arrang-
ed by Mrs. Reece was given by Miss
Nettie Weatherhead and the high
school girls quintet. All the mum
5ers were most thoroughly enjoyed
and the Auxiliary expresses its APP
probation to those who participated
Refreshments were also served.
The American Legion is arranging
the program for Memorial Day and It
is hoped that everyone will plan to
take part and to make it the finest
we have ever observed in its patriot
ic significance and tributes of Love
and Honor to our dead soldiers of
both wars.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26
"SOn of Tarzdn" in
Story and Picture

The Son of Tarzan, another of the
famous Edgar Rice Burroughs stor-
les is coming to the Strand theatre,
beginning with the opening episode
on June and 3.
To make the picture the more IN
teresting The Record has secured the
exclusive right to publication of the
story locally. The first installment
Of the now famous story will appear
in The Record next week Thursday.
Read il in connection with the pic
ture, and you will enjoy both picture
and story more than either could be
enjoyed without the other.
Each installment Of the story in
The Record will be pictured each
week at the Strand. Neither picture
or story installment will overlap the
other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26
SiIUertOUn Prices
Are Being Reduced

Motorists will all be glad to know
that the famous Silvertown Cord Anti
Skid, Safety Tread Tires are included
in the recent 20 per cent price reduc-
ton which brought tire prices back
to pIe-war basis. Among tires Silver
town is the name that instantly con-
veys the thought Of the highest quail
ity. Motor car manufacturers and
dealers are quick to emphasize to
their prospects that their cars are
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26

lighting from these larger home cleo
tric plants.
Prices on electric plants, like 9th
er things, says Mr.. Medler, have
shown marked reduction recently and
this new Delco-Light, at $4,000, he
advises, is in accord with the policy
Of his Company TO furnish its pro-
ducts at the lowest prices that are in
keeping with the unquestioned quail
ity and depcndability that many thou
sands Of owners have found from per-
sonal experience with the plant he
soils.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26

Money spent with us Duys not only
good coal but satisfaction and reli-
ability as well. BROWN Ward Co.,
phone 27.-6Otf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-26
AnYOaz7ace cement

There is a distinct feeling Of pride on
our part in announcing that hereafter
the Chalmers car will be represented in
this territory by
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
The Arms
Conference

The four power Pacific treaty has
been formally signed in the Office Of
Secretary Hughes.
The opposition IN the senate to the
Pacific treaty between the United
States. Great Britain, Japan, and
France has fired its first guns. Sena-
tor Borah, irreeoncilable leader, as
sailed the treaty as a m~ilitary-naval
alliance, II was defended by Senator
PeiRdexter, who was also a @bitter
sadeg" against the league of nations
covenant
Formal agreement on the $50 cap
Isl ship ratio has been reached be-
tween the ~hig three
Japan is preparing to give up Shan
tuRg to China and to remove that
question as a possible menace to the
conference.
The United tates and Japan clear
complete success of the Washington
cd another international hurdle in
reaehiRg final agreement on the island
Of Zap dispute embodied into a two
powsr treaty which grants the United
States all the cable and other rights
demanded on the north. Pacific island.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

The Robertson Brothers sale Tues
day brought a total Of $2,S17.10. The
good offered ranged from small tools
and farm machinery to live stock and
grain.
Some OF the individual sales were
as follows: w. Harrelson, two mares,
$3.50; II. Kombrink, s year old black
mare, si25; Dan Quinlan, bay mare,
sos; Jack Stuart, 10 years old black
mare $40; Rob Lockridge, 9 year old
mare mule, $45; George Carter, white
mare mule, 81; w. HARRISON, s year
old Red Muley COW and calf, 1921;
Walter Weant, 5-year-old Jersey cow,
$74; W. W. Mundy, brndle heifer, $51;
w. W. Mundy, brindle calf, $22; J. T,
johnson, choice boar, 500; 0. Harrel-
son, second choice boar, SIS; W. w.
Talley, choice spring boar, $21; W. R.
Blackburn, second choice boar, $40; ].
T. johnson, herd boar, $40; D. G,
Owen Gerstdale sow, $61; ], T. john
son, big Jones, $40; w. HARRISON,
gilt, $37; Charles Maxwell, big bone
leader SOW, 500; /. Wilmhorst, sow,
$37; W. Harrelson, gilt, $38.
Shoats sold in lots Of from seven
to nine. The top which va $3.50 was
paid by R. G. Woodson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

Announcement of four power agree
ment on measures for sterilization in
Pacific as substitute for Anglo-Jap-
ancse alliance expected at fourth plen-
airy session today.
France has accepted proposals sub
mitted by delegations here and the
principal French delegates will sail
for France Wednesday. Discussion of
French and Italian naval tonnage to
lie postponed until next spring.
On eve of discussions over return of
Shantung railroad Chinese still insist
IN its unconditional return. Japanese
still firm tosretail a half interest.
H. G. Wells praises Presidents mes.
sage to congress and believes congress
IS so!idly behind him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
IRISH HILL.

A Mysteryl A WoElanless We'd
ding at the Methodist Church Dec. II.
All invited to attend. Come n and
all.
Miss Georgia Huskey high school
teacher at Rush Hill was united II
marriage at C~entralia Saturday, Dec
10th to Ralph Linney of Fulton. AL
wish both the best of wishes and hap
piness.
Well Santa Claus, ] have a few let
tiers for you TO read as well as the
news. They are from children of Rush
Hell. Here they are
Dear Santa Claus
/ am a little girl five years old.
Please bring me q doll cart doll bed,
some candy, and orange and some
nnts.
Your little friend,
FERN AIINE SIMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

The three big powers are nea
agreement on sterilization Of peace in
Pacific by substituting for Anglo-Jap-
anese alliance q measure Of concord
which will take form neither Of al
lance nor entente.
American delegates give assurance
to Japanese that while waiting action
from Japan on naval ratio and other
issues nothing is being done by them
to "injure their country" despite con-
uicting reports.
More reduction in Chinese delega-
ton threatened over attempt by DR..
Wang Chung-Hui, one of the dele
gates, to withdraw,
Satisfactory settlement reached
over wireless situation in China and
agreement to respect China's neutral
ity in future wars to which she is not
a party.
French delegation prepares to de-
fend stand for a larger tonnage OF
capital ships and submarines.
H. G. Wells takes up plea of ma
lions such as Corea, having no voice
in conference, but being represented
at Washington, in hope they can get
their stories to the big powers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Mrs. Geo. Baehr was shopping il
Mexico last week.
kesplna car,s Ternperature.

II is desirable during the transit Of
Fruit In d refrigerator car to know the
precise temperature In different parts
of the car for this temperature is sell
dem the same Throughout the interior
of the cAr. For this purpose the De.
parfment 81 Agriculture has now in
ase an instrument which Ii described
til Popular Mechanics Magazine. It
ms tszgalse resistance thermometers
FOR recording the temperature at
twelve dIGEerent parts OF the car. The
instruments are connected BY d cable
Id d 12-p0int plug TINT fits q socket on
the recording box, so that q circuit can
he established with amy Of the twelve
4-ayaxanofnaters. The exact temperature
III ahswn on \ register IA i corner Cf
e box and a chart shows Che loca-
sian of Aaeh thermometer.
hWEM 49, H-M AfF HL VIZ rANHL ~
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

Three more attaches Of Chinese
delegation resign to emphasize their
feeling that China is not being treat
FED fairly. Action aroused vigorous
comment from American delegation.
Japanese and Chinese delegates
continue discussion of shantung issue
with particular reference to returning
public properties at Tsingtao.
In an authoritative quarter dec
laration il made that reports Of treat
les already drawn based On conference
accomplishments, III baseless.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Resurrecslon Flcwer.

In Egypt is a plant called the res
direction flower. II Is seen as a little
ball hanging on a fragile stem, re-
sembling In color and shape a shrunk-
en- poppyhead. Sleeping. but not
dead. the flowers are aroused by being
immersed in water. and tlen supported
In an upright position. Soon the fbers
began to stir. Slowly they unfold,
until, with petals thrown back, 1t be-
comes a beautiful starry flower, not
unlike an aster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Ynik pinmant..

1t is reported that a chemist abroad
has succeeded in isolating the yellow
pigment of the yolk Of egg In a crystal
line state, and finds that it 10
closely related to the xanthophyl OF
leaves. This Is regarded as an Inn
portant scientific discovery. To ex-
tract four grains Of crude pigment the
Investigator employed the yolks of no
less than 5000 eggs. The c~rystallized
pigment IL known as, lutein.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

So effectively has four power Pa
ciic agreement cleared way for set
Element of other questions that plen-
airy session to record unanimous &C
ceptance of Hughes naval holiday
plan is expected tomorrow.
Japan will recede from demand for
half control of hantung railroad, paw
ing the way to a final settlement with
China.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

The l,Nyh II Butte. Montana is q
vast mining camp, combined with q
modern city. The Butte district has
produced more than a billion dollars
worth of metals. copper heading the
list. This is the most productive
metal-bearing area of its size in the
world.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

In Lancashire, Envlaf'd, where both
husbands and wives aurk ii, the m lis.
the husband does more Of the house
work than perhaps any nther husband
In the world. Many W the men can
make a bed and prepare a meal better
than the wives can
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

There will be an ICE CREAM and
OYSTER supper at the home of E. H.
Carpenter, given by the ladies of Mid
way Church, Saturday evening, Dec
ember 18th. wilt Advertisement
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Dear Santa Claus

/ am a little girl ten years old.
have three sisters and two brothers
/ want a fountain pen, two pencils,
two tablets, box of candy and oranges
and nuts and a pair Of skates and that
is all.
But don't forget my papa, mamma
and my little brother. He has never
seen you yet but you try to bring hin
a little toy dog and a rattle box anc
a piece of candy, and bring all the rest
of my brothers and Sisters some
thing too.
Your little friend,
ANNA LEAH SIMS
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

Marriage License Issued.
A marriage license was issued at the
Office of the county records here Mon
day to Paul Price and Miss Margaret
Van Wrinkle of Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

Secretary Hughes expected to state
today Americas position on proposals
being negotiated which will solve
major problems Of conference.
Nine powers adopt resolutions free.
ing China in future from menace OF
secret treaties and China agrees to
keep herself out Of new trouble by de-
clining to lease more territory.
zap controversy between America
and Japan is to be settled by these
two governments.
Associations Of nations is newt
able, and America cannot stay out, &C.
cording to H G. Wells.
Gen. Pershing, healing U. s. advis-
DRY committee, submits report urging
abandonment of gas as war weapon.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

LSe Brothers Of Mexico bought SIX
horses at the Fulton stock sales Mon
day, paying from $35 to 500 for
them.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Former Mexico Man Struck by Truck

FOfInEE MeKICU H1dM 5tIuCA ~ AH1sH
Theodore Selb, formerly Of Mexico,
who ii an employe of the Mill Pro-
ducers Company Of Modesto, CAL,
was struck BY d mill truck Friday and
his gkuIl fractured. His many Mexico
friends viii regret 70 hear "a his ac-
Icident.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all our friends and neigh
bors who were so kind and helpful
during the recent illness and death of
u dear father, Peter Alderman.
May Gods richest blessing be on you
all is the sincere wish of the bereaved
family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

"Many a live wire would he a dead
n If 1t wasn't for his cpnnections."
remarks an exchange Nearing that
the home folks supply the currency
Watt?-Boston Transcript.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
S. ADoLpHUs KNoPF, Nj. 1
New York. n. "

tuberculosis Christmas Seals are
being sold by school children In all
parts Of Missouri, as are Christmas
Seal Fund Certificates in denomina-
lions ranging from So to 500, all I'M
der auspices Of the Missouri Tuber-
culosis Association and local tuber-
culosis societies.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

Ashanti HIch With Mahogany.
It is estimated that the gold coast
nd Ashanti could supply over 10000
,ogs of mahogany and cedar q year II
he internal communications were bet
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Dear Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus
Please bring me n pair OF leather
boots with copper toes, one train and
tracks, air gun, n pony harness,
cart and base ball, one bat, some nuts,
candy ard oranges and don't forget
1ny little brother Floyd Allen Sims,
Your little friend,
JEWELL STANLEY SIMS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

Dick French of Martinsburg spent
Friday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15

James 0'Brien of Laddonia was a
Mexico visitor Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
Dear Santa Claus

DEar SHfI4 ~
Please bring me a fountain pen, a
slip-over sweater, some candy and
oranges.
Your little friend,
EFFTE VIVIAN SIMS,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-12-15
aMoll cutpuras,r NotorLOus Thief.

Mary Firth, sometimes called MOL
Cutpurse,n a notorious thief fin the
time of Charles I (1625-1849l, died OF
drOpsy at the age Of IA. She possessed
great physical strength, and frequent
" assumed mans attire. Having on
one occasion held up Lord Fairfax on
Hounslow heath. she was captured and
sent to Newgate, but escaped BY means
Of bribery.