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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
Sklddina Is Overcome.

Attention is called in circular re
port from sydney, Australia, TO n new
invention of front-drive vehicle
which entirely prevents skiddng. a
test over 10000 miles of rough road
has been made, 1t is claimed. with no
signs of wear. The front wheels are
pivoted in the center, which enables
the steering OF the car with much
greater ease than in the rear-wheel-
driven machine. The device is now
attached to an old worn British car
which, prior 10 the attachment of the
device, weighed 30 cwt., with a speed
Of thirty-eight miles an hour travelling
fifteen miles on one gallon of gasoline.
After alteration and application of the
front drive device, the car weighs 80
cwt., has a speed of forty-five miles
an hour and will 60 seventeen and one
half miles on single gallon of gaso-
line.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
instruction School,
Held by o. Il. S.

Frances Bell Watson, worthy grand
matron Of the Grand Chapter of
Michigan, Order of the Eastern Star,
held a school Of instruction Friday af-
ternoon, May 6, at the Masonic Tenn
pie. 1t was attended by members and
officers from the various chapters
comprising the Gratiot-Isabella Asso-
citation and visitors from the Saginaw
chapters.
She was assisted by Mrs. Ada
Sangster, grand conductress, and
Mrs. Clara Louise Purden, grand
marshal. Supper was served at 6:30
to l25 visitors, members and officers.
A regular meeting of Alma chapter
was called at 1880, following which
the installation of new officers was
held, Worthy Grand Matron Frances
Bell Watson and Grand Marshal
Clara Louise Purden officiating.
The following We're installed: W.
NJ, Lucy Lawrence; W. p, Lawrence
Montieel; A. NJ, Thressa Elliott;
See'y, Jessie McKensie; Treas, Selma
Coleman; Con-, Louise Mckenzie; A.
c., Myrtle Harvey; chaplain, Sarah
Taylor; marshal, Ida Montague; or
ganist, Lulu Pringle; Adah, Grace
Calkins; Ruth, Julia Hasbrook; Es-
Their, Florence Sluyter; Martha, Lii
liam Madden; Electa, jeanette Gin
gerick; warder, Myrtle Blesch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
LiRcoJFs Sch00I
Club Election

The parent-Teachers Club of the
Lincoln school held its annual meet
ing on Thursday, May u. A fine
program was rendered by pupils of
the various grades; Miss Myers sang
very pleasingly, ard Rev. Shoulder
Of the Baptist church gave a stirring
address. At the business meeting
the following officers were elected:
President-Mrs. Robert Reynolds.
1st Nice-Pres.-Mrs. w. L. Davis
2nd -Pres.-Mrs. c.. A. Smith
See. -Treas-Miss Ethel Smith.
Executive Committee-Mrs. Frank
Rapson, Mrs. Chas. Goggin, Mrs
Merrill.
Delegate to the Federation meet
ing at Grand Rapids, May 26-27-
Mrs. Z. J. Annibal; alternate-Mrs.
Plumpton.
The retiring officers, Mrs. w. f.
Wilson ana Miss Norma Johnson,
were given vote Of thanks.
The Club gave $40 to the Welfare
League recently and is planning to
do much valuable work next year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
tuberculosis in France.

That of 36S antituberculosis dis
pensaries in France only ten per cent
are situated In Paris was hailed as n
"happy omen" at the second interna-
tional conference. Only n few organ
izations were actively engaged in anti
tuberculosis work In France before
the war. Today, largely through the
activity of the Rockefeller Founda-
ton, in addition to the dispensaries
mentioned, there are 10000 sanitarium
beds for tuberculous patients; many
hospitals have provided isolation
wards; the boarding out of anaemic
children in rural homes has been or
ganized on a large scale, and there is
national cooperation of all the agen-
cies concerned.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
FEDERAL TIRE REDUCTION

"The general public will be pleased
to learn that, in line with a general
movement for price reduction in
practically all commodity lines, The
Federal Rubber Company has made
material reduction from the prices
which have necessarily obtained on
Federal Tires for some time past as
the result of the high cost Of mater
ials, labor, transportation, etc" said
n representative of the Fuller Tire
and Electric Co., local Federal tire
dealer. 1T will also be interesting TO
the tire buying public to know that
though prices for Federal Tires have
been reduced, the quality and service
ability of these tires will be strictly
maintained to the high standard
which have made Federal so univers-
ally popular, and which makes for
economy and satisfaction to the mo-
torist."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
PUT ONE OVER ON BUTCHER
Incident Proves THAT Art Of Shopping
Has Not Been Altogether
Thrown in Discard.

A Manufacturing woman stepped
up TO a showcase ina the meat market,
aud after she nad bought several
pieces of meat, she asked:
"Have you any shinbone that !
could use for soup stock!"
AUST the thing" responded the
oblging clerk as he took up long
shinbone and knuckle ana balanced II
on his left hand.
"What is it worth?p asked the
woman.
"Just a half-dollar," said he.
'"lt is such large piece, would you
mind cutting it at the jolnt?"
"Sure, WILL" he replied.
After cutting OFF the large knuckle
he again balanced the long, slim shin
bone on his hand and said:
You may have this for 40 cents"
The woman looked at the piece for
n moment. then at the knuckle and
said:
us that piece you cut off worth only
10 cents?"
The clerk hestatlngly replied:
"YeS, madam"
"All right" said the woman. I'm
take that knuckle."
The clerk waited n moment looked
az the woman, then actually laughed
aloud. But he was game and will
ingly wrapped up the l0-cent soup
bone
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
British Soldiers and New Roads.

Some seven and half million dol
lars worth of new road construction
has been taken in hand by various
British cities to provide work for the
unemployed. According to a report of
the British information service of the
Bankers Trust company, the ministry
of transportation contributes one-half
of the cost--probably out of funds ac-
cumulated for that purpose for many
years by the development commission
and lends 10 the municipalities the
other half for five years, repayable In
annual installments. Ex-service men,
after due registration at a labor ex-
change, receive preference among APP
plicants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
Dies From Being
Hit By An Auto

Francis Garland, aged 50 years, an
inmate of the Gratiot county infirm-
airy for a number of years, died late
Friday at Brainerd hospital, to which
he was brought after having been
run over by an automobile in Ithaca.
Garland was standing in the road
watching some one repair the tire of
an automobile. Two automobiles
were approaching the spot from diff
ferent directions, and as he stepped
out of the way of one automobile
he stepped in front of the other and
was struck before the driver could
bring the car TO a stop. The driver
was held to be blameless of any re-
sponsibility.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
Track Prospects
Are Excellent

The track team that will represent
Alma College this year will have
few members. 1t is quality and not
quantity that Alma must depend up
on to hold her laurels on the cinder
paths this year.
From last years team remain
Vreeland and Foster. Vreeland steps
the long distances and has wonderful
endurance in his chosen task. In the
M. A. c. Intercollegiate cross country
run in the early spring, Vreeland fin
ished first among the NJ. |. A. A. run
ners who were entered. He is ex-
pected to cause considerable trouble
for opposing schools in NJ. /. A. A.
meets this spring.
Foster runs the 300 and 440 and is
showing class in these events. Rose
also shows good form in the short
distances. Lehman, a Freshman,
runs the mile and by present indica-
tions looks like a winner. Mitchell,
another new man, will take care of
the dashes. His time for the hun
dred is close to ten seconds.
Shoemaker, also a Freshman is a
jumper of repute. Recently he has
been clearing the bar at fit. s in.
and he is still improving.
The brunt Of the work will fall on
these men, for as yet there are no
outstanding stars in the other events.
If there are any dark horses" they
will be brought 70 light before long.
An interclass track and field meet is
being considered, which will undoubt-
eddy bring out some more desirable
men.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
Three III. 4. a. a.
Fr0ys Postponed

A case of smallpox at Pioneer
Hall, Alma College, has caused the
postponement Of the baseball games
scheduled for the Alma College
team for this week and next, and
unless later dates are arranged for
the games, will probably result in
the death of baseball at the college
for the balance of the year. The
games postponed are two with Kala-
mazoo College and one with Albion
College. All three games are Mich
igan intercollegiate contest.
Most of the men who stay at Pho
neer Hall underwent vaccination on
Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
per;odic Bilious Attacks.

Persons subject to bilious attacks
at regular intervals know about
when to expect an attack. They find
that they have no desire for food
when an attack is due but usually
eat because it is meal time. Skip
one meal and take three of Chamber
lain's Tablets and you may be able
to avoid the attack. Persons subject
to periodic bilious attacks should not
drink tea or coffee at any time
9S-4w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
unnuestlonina Admirer.

"Are You an admirer of Jeffersonian
simplicityf"
IL am" replied Senator Sorghum.
II don't know exactly what it is, but
admire anything that can command
so much public approval and political
Influence"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
To priv. a Nall into elast.r-

BEFORE trying to drive nall into a
plastered wall. FIRST put the nail in
boiling hot water until II is thoroughly
heated, You can then drive II I'm clean
without breaking or chipping any Of
the surrounding plaster.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

do you regard Friday as an I'M
lucky day."
Most assuredly any day with such
a bad reputation is unlucky, whether
It deserves IL or not"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
co.,d show Him In shor. Order.

Evolutionary Aspirant-"Tears. idle
tears. I know not what they mean"
Manager-'WeIl. you come into our
box office and our accounts Will soon
show you what idle tiers mean."--
San Francisco Chronicle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Rubber bands with thick, rough
treads have been invented by q man
living in Washington. u. c., 10 serve
the purpose of overshoes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

r. +. Enterline enjoyed visit
from his brother and family of De-
troit Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Fried Cakes and Cookies as made
at the Model Bakery are unequalled.
Try them.-00-8w
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
Benner Dismissed From Custody

George Benner, the taxi cab driver,
who during the heavy rain on We'd
nesday night Of last week accidentally
ran into a crowd Of people who rushed
into the street in front Of the Weiant
bakery in an endeavor to stop north
bound street car, and was subse-
quently arrested and placed under
bond for his appearance in municipal
court, was on hand Monday morning,
but as no affidavits had been filed
against him and no one appeared to
prosecute the case, he was dismissed
from custody. The victims of the ac-
cident, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis B. Lane,
324 West Main street, Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. B. Vandenbark, 54l Maple ave-,
who were knocked to the ground and
run over, are slowly improving, al
though it was at first feared internal
injuries had been sustained by. some
Of them.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
Federal Prisoner Breaks Jail.

Milton Solomon, federal prisoner
who sawed his way out Of the Frank
lin county jail last summer, was later
taken to the Jail in Hamilton county
and was then brought to Newark when
a plot to free him was discovered, es-
capped from the Licking county jail
Thursday morning of last week. and
is still at liberty. Owing to good
conduct he was allowed the freedom
Of the corridor, and when Jailer Tom
Buoy entered and turned 20 luck the
door Solomon knocked him down and
made getaway by way of the base
ment and through a window, Sheriff
Bryan was at once notifel and the
authorities Of the surrounding coun-
ties warned and instructed to keep a
close watch for the escaping prisoner
who was charged with stealing an au-
tomobile and violating the white slav-
cry law.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
New Health Commissioner

The resignation of DR.. w. H. Nor
gan, health commissioner, was ac-
cepted at a special meeting of the
Board of Health last week, and S. M.
Brown held down the job until the
board again met on Monday night
and unanimously elected DR.. w. H.
Knauss to fill the vacancy. There
were eight aspirants for the position
one OF whom was a woman. DR.
Knauss has had considerable ex-
perience in the past, having served
as health officer for twelve years, ano
has an enviable record for the efficient
handling of emergencies, and under
his direction the epidemic of diph-
liberia and scarlet fever, which has
been spreading steadily for several
weeks, will no doubt be soon under
control and wiped out.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
MOVIE PROPRIETOR MURDERED

John Gallagher, aged SO years, the
popular proprietor of the Gem picture
show on South Park Place, was shot
and instantly killed in the lobby of
the theatre at eight o'clock Saturday
evening, by Carl Shirley, of Odenville,
Alabama. Shirley had been put out
of the show a short time previous by
Manager Alva Gleason for insulting
woman in the audience; he returned
in about ten minutes and endeavored
to re-enter, but was stopped by the
manager and threatened with arrest;
at this Mr.. Gallagher approached and
said "Let him loose. Let him go
home" AS soon as Gleason released
him Shirley drew a revolver and be-
gan shooting. The first shot struck
Mr.. Gallagher in the forehead, passed
entirely through the head and caused
instant death; four others followed
in quick succession and went wild,
two entered the woodwork near the
entrance door, one struck the lock of
the door and another passed through
the glass in the door.
Shirley, who is twenty-three years
old, says his home is in Odenville,
Ala, where his father is a preacher;
that he was formerly a coal miner
and worked in Pennsylvania, and had
been IN Newark about a week. He was
Immediately taken to the county Jail.
Mr.. Gallagher is survived by his
wife, one daughter, Mrs. Bessie
Strong, end three sons, William, John
and Roy. The funeral, under masonic
auspices, was held Tuesday afternoon
and the remains taken to GAINESVILLE
| for interment.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
Former Newark Man Killed

Charles j. F. Lynn, a former B. &
0. machinist, and member OF Licking
Lodge No. 80, |. A. of NJ, who for the
past four months had been working
in New Lexington, was killed in a
collision between a motorcycle he was
riding and an automobile on the pike
between New Lexington and Somer-
Get, last Sunday evening. Lynn's leg
was broken and his skull fractured.
He died shortly after without regain
ing consciousness. The remains were
brought to Newark and funeral serv-
ices neld in the East Main street U.
B. church Wednesday afternoon and
burial made in Cedar Hill cemetery.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
NOTICE TO ORGANIZED LABOR

The following master bakers have
NOT SIGNED the contract with the
Bakers Union and are not entitled
to the Union Bread Label. Doneff,
40 South Third ST.; Kuster's Arcade
Annex; Huber's, 81 South End ST.;
Weiant & Crawmer, SO North 3rd ST.
51-6t BAKERS UNION 172.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
Odd Fellows Have Big Meeting.

A large and enthusiastic meeting of
Olive Branch Lodge |. o. o. F. on
Tuesday evening of last week was fol-
lowed by a social session, at which an
unlimited number of pumpkin pies
played an important part.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18
CITY ITEMS
Newark Boy With Minstrels.

Harold Norris, member of Musicians
Union No. 1872, has accepted posi-
ton as cornet player with Neil
O'Brien's minstrels, which recently
showed in Newark. Bro. Norris is an
exceptionally fine musician and is
bound to succeed in his new field
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1921-11-18

We have fire lot of Cigars that
we are selling for &c, worth z and Sc.
If ERMAN'S DRUG STORE
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
FINANCIAL MEETINGS
TIL CHESAPEAKE AID OHIO RAllWAx
COMPANY
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

richmond. Virginia, February II, 1927.
Notice is hereby given that tho Annual
Nee ting of the Stockholders OF The Chesa-
pcalie and OHIO Railway Company viii be
hele, as provided In the Bylaws, ct tho
general Office Of the Company n the City
= 2.2hmond. Virginia. en- Tuesday The
1911 day Of April. 1921. 1T eleven o'clock
u. H.,
% for the election of directors;
90 to approve and consent to by vote o.
otherwise az may be provided by law and
subject TO any necessary approval o.! con.
sent by public authority, the loase 10 the
con pa ny, or the acquisition otherwise Sv
the Company IL and to tho extent author
lzed by law OF the ra ilroad and property
with the appurtenances thereof Of The
chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company OK
Indiana, In which the Company owns sub
stai.tiaily all tho capital stock
and terms Of any instrument OF lease or
otherwise In the premises that may be sub
mit,ed to the meeting:
% to approve raJfy and confirm such
action Heretofore taken or authorized by
tho Board of Directors or by the Executive
Committee OF The Company. whether pur-
suaht TO any prcvious authorization by the
stockholders or otherwise as may be sub
mitted to the meeting. and
(5) TO transact such other busiress aa
may lawfully come before the meeting.
at the officc OF the Company. No. 81
Broadway. New York City on SATURDAY. the
10th day OF March, 1921 at twelve o5clorlS
noon. and will be reopened on Wednesday
the goth day OF April, 1921. at ten O'Clock
q. m.
BY order OF the Board of Directors.
A. TREVVETT. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
Reorganization of Chicago and Eastern
Illinois Railroad Company

Plan and Agreement for aon of Chicago and Illinois Rail-
March 81, 1924 which the
act as Mama has been adopted by the Protective
whose advertisements printed herewith ~
UNITED STATES MORTGAGE AND TRUST COMPANY mo & -
Street New York City, been appointed
Plan and THE EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY OF NEW
Street. New York City, been appointed Depy the
Holders of the Preferred and Stock of
Chicago & Illinois Railroad
and OF the following gRond
Chicago Eastern Illinois General Consolidated and First Mortgage due 1927
Evansville Eonds
Evansville & Terr fat N Vernon Branch
Evansville Haue Sullivan Coal Mortgage
Chicago Eastern Illinois Reandng and Improvement Mortgage 4 Bonds
Evansville & Tere Haue Refundig Mortgage SO Bonds
who made OF Committees must ds.a
anne On or before April V''' me
All dpostors OF Stock
Plan
Copies or the Elan and Agreement which reference hereby
statement OF the
from the undersigned.
Dated New York, Aprl s. 1921 y,u,, ar, ~
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
Would Cut Grain Trading

WASHINGTON, April 7.-~Restriction
Of future sales on grain exchanges to
the actual commodities handled will be
proposed in d bill which Representative
Dickinson, Republican, Iowa, announced
to-day he had prepared for introduction
when Congress- meets next week It
viii contain a provision 10 tax ali fu-
turc sales where actual deliveries are
not made, nut operation Of this feature
would be deferred for two years. so as
allow the marketing system OF the
country to ADJUST itself.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
London Wool Auction

LONDON, April 7.-At the wool suc-
ton to-day 1888 bales Of free WOOL
were offered. Theirs was a moderate
demand. but half Of the offerings we're
sold at unchanged prices. Six taoU
sand bales of government wool we're
Withdrawn, owing TO the high limits.
Government sales tomorrow and next
week have been cancelled.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
Chilean Exchange Weaker
Rate on London Lowest Since
1914: Trade Dulj

SANTIAGO. Chile. April Z. -Ex-
change on London closed at ia pence
yesterday, this being the lowest QUO.
ta+ion since 1914.
The dollar Was quoted at pesos 90
centavos. The fall in exchange was
said to he due TO the general COM
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08

BRUSSELS, April r. Negotla~
Nons between Argentina and Bel-
gium concerning tho importation of
largo quantities OF South American
wool havo terminated with the for
mer government authorizing tho
Argentine National Bank to allow
two years' credit for such Shipments
the pricce to be charged have Neen
mnde.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08

ion, there were $3.50 employees and
he monthly pay roll was %5,850, 800 In
February, 1921, forces had been cut
down to 1851, but wage increases had
brought the monthly pay roll up to
nearly what it was in 1920, $5,132, ,81d
The Rock Islands total pay roll in 1917
Was $40 ,lo5,2l and in 1920, exclusive
Of back time worked in other years and
paid for in 1899. the pay roll was 1884,
$685.
Gain IN Revenues
The actual operation OF the property
regardless Of whether the management
WAS the government or the corporation
officers showed total railway operating
revenues Of $111 ,947 900 in 1920. an IN
crease over 1919 OF III per cent. Total
operating expenses were $133 ,536 900 in
1920, an increase of 31.57 per cent over
1919. After taking into account Other
income and after paying rentals, taxes
and interest on funded debt, there was
deficit in 1920 Of $40, 200, whereas
in 1919 there was deficit of S1,767 ,000
As the accounts stood at the end OF
the year the United States government
owed the Rock Island S2S. 1000, which
included S1O,983 900 rental unpaid and
The Rock Island owed the government
S3a,S23 900, OF which $11,205,0o0 wss
for additions and betterme nts This is
exclusive of the Sl2,00O,O00 which the
Rock Island claims is due It from the
government for under-maintenance
Under the transportation act it may be
possible for the company to fund the
amounts which it owes the government
for additions and betterments. Besides
what it owes the government, however,
the Rock Island owes 10,430000 20 the
War Tina1tee Corporation.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
FINANCIAL MEETINGS
CHICAGO aNES NORTlS WESTERN
EAIl.A AZ s,ONpANY

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meetia Of the Stockholders
Of the Chicago ana North Western Railway
Company Wiz be held at the Office OF ths
company. 22G West Jackson Boulevard In
the city OF chicago, Illinois. on Tuesdsy
April IL. 1924, Il O'Clock q NJ. for ths
election OF directors ana the transaction of
soch other business may como before
said meeting.
:. Transfer books win be closed on Friday
Maicn IL. 1921. at the close OF business on
shat NAT DAY and WIN be reopened on Wedpss-
day April l3 i9a1
Dated March 10 1921.
WlLLIAN II FINLEY i,rssfdsrtv
JOHN D. CALDWELL. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1921-04-08
THE LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK or
kEW YORK. -

Notice II hereby given that at q meet.
Ing OF the shareholders OF The Lib.rty Ma
T. 1921 the Plan. dated February /. 1921.
providing for the merger Of tho said Bank
into The New York Trust Company, wss
approved. that in order to carry out sue
Plan. 1t waa voted to liquidate said M
tional Bank. and re-incorporetc a STATE
Bank under the name Ths Liberty Banx
ef New York. and that upon the crxariaa.
tiop of said State Bank proceedings be
taken to merge scid State Bank with The
Haw yexk Trust Company
r. ", wALz. CaAhiss.