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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
STATE LEADS IN
SMALL FRUITS
MICH. ADVANCING RAPIDLY IN
GROWING SMALL FRUITS
SAYS u. s. REPORT.

Michigan is the leading state in
the Union in the production of small
fruits. While in 1909 it was third,
in the decade following it jumped to
first place in the total acreage de-
voted to Strawberries, raspberries,
blackberries, dewberries, cranberries,
currant and other berries, according
to bulletin made public by the I'm
tied States. census bureau. In 1919
it had 21,021 acres devoted to berry
production.
AT the time Of the taking of the
last census the Wolverine states
total production of all berries
amounted to 23,9I6,S01 quarts. This
was less than the state produced in
1909, but in the decade the state adj
vanced from fourth to third place.
Michigan had S,0lS acres in straw
berries in 1919, ranking third where
ten years previous it ranked fifth. Its
production Of Strawberries was 49,
5S5,543 quarts, being third among
the states in strawberry yield where
10 years before it had been sixth.
Raspberry production in Michigan
in 1919 amounted to 1867 $40
quarts, only two states having a
greater production. Ten years pre-
vious the states production Of rasp-
berries amounted to 1881 ,943 quarts.
Michigan produced 2, $4,000 quarts
of blackbcrrics and dewberries in
1919, while in 1909 it produced $685.
95l quarts. 1t now ranks sixth in
production Of these two varieties of
berries.
The total acreage of small fruits
harvested in the United States in
1919 was 2i9,0S4 as compared with
2,460 in 1909, decrease Of 23,37G
or SO per cent. New York, New
Jersey and Missouri rank next to
Michigan in total acreage of small
fruits. Total acreage Of Strawberries
was 1l9,395 as compared with 1908
in 1909. Tennessee, Missouri, Arkan-
sas and Michigan are leading straw
perry states.
The acreage of raspberries and
loganberrics in 1919 was 54,256 as
compared with 1865 in 1909. The
production in 1919 was 1888, sos
quarts as compared with 6O,91S,19t
quarts 10 years previous There were
l6,l65 acres in blackberries and dew
berries in 1919 as compared with 49,
004 in 1909. Production was $685.
078 quarts in 1919 and 55,313, $50
quarts i'm 1909. The total acreage in
cranberrics dropped from 1881 in
1909 to 1G,S0i in 1919. The produc-
ton fell in the same period from
80 900 quarts to 1920, POI
quarts. There were 1879 acres of
currants in 1919 as compared with
1862 in 1909. The production in 1919
was 7,722,S17 quarts compared with
10,44S,532 quarts in 1909.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

Mrs. S. Griffith, Hannah ave. lue, is
reported as being ill.
Earl Cole and family of Edm ore
spent Tuesday with the GnrisC n
family on Bridge street.
Fred Hare, Eastward street, re-
turned home last Friday from Ber-
rien Center.
Mrs. Thorp, who formerly lived on
Republic avenue, is lying very low
with tuberculosis at the home of rela-
tivcs near Wheeler.
Miss Zena Robinson, Eastward ST.,
left on Sunday to spend a few days
with Mrs. Goldie Wonnacut of Lans-
ing. Mrs. Wonnacut was formerly
Miss Godie Switzer of Eastward st.
On Monday, Oct. 81, Miss Zena
Robinson leaves for Saginaw to work
for Mrs. Carr during the coming
winter.
Sam Baird of Elmwood avenue was
married some weeks ago to Miss
Anna Marshall, of Moline, H., it has
been learned.
The La Rue family has moved
from Eastward street into the house
on Elmwood avenue formerly occu-
pied by the Shumway family.
The Parent Teacher Club was adj
dressed by Mr.. Babcock, editor of the
Alma Record, on the subject ado 1t
Now" His address was greatly APP
preciated and was very timely and to
the point. Mrs Babcock sang sever
al numbers which were enthusiastic
ally applauded.
Rev. j. NJ. Gelston, ID. d., will con-
duct Divine worship at Westminster
chapel Sunday. Morning service at
11:30; evening at z.
Carmen Hamp of Grove avenue
has returned from Illinois and is
working for Mr.. Conrod.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
Peculiar London Street.

What is the most curious street
name in London? 1t would be hard.
perhaps. to find an odder one than
Crooked Usage, in Chelsea, which In all
probability recalls very ancient days
when the pillow was the commonest OBJ
ject in that region. 1t has been sug-
gested that the straight strips of grass
between the various holdings Of lano
were known as usages, and that We
owe the name to the circumstance
that one of these cartways or usages
was crooked. The history Of London
street names has endless fascination
and interest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
Local Happenings
g. TerseIy Told

You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers. O2-tfc
Get your auto license plates of
Sharrar & Watson, Alma, Mich. 7Stf
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Hext spent the
week end visiting with friends i'm Bay
City.
Have you planted your bulbs yet?
Get them at ID. Kleinhans Floral Co.
advertisement.
William w. Cushing has been call,
ed to Kalamazoo by the serious ill
ness of his sister.
DR.. f. G. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building,
Alma, both phones. 57-tf
Long and short distance trucking
Rudcck's Big 3-ton Republic. Phone
advertisement.
G.. c. Giles and family left Monday
for Tampa, Florida, where they will
spent the winter months.
Mrs. NJ. +. Hulse left Saturday for
Portsmouth, Va, where she will
spend the winter with her son and
WIFE,
Mrs. V. II. Shepard returned Fri
day from a three weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Brehm, in Mime
apolis.
st. Johns Guild will meet with Mrs.
G. s. Ward, 81 Woodwork avenue,
Thursday afternoon, November 3, at
o'clock.
Captain Daysie MacLaine of the
Owosso Salvation Army was in the
city visiting with former friends
Monday.
Mrs. Ethel Bailey attended the
Grand Lodge of Rebekahs at Lansing
last week as a delegate from the
Alma lodge.
We will again conduct a dancing
school in the Hall over post office, be-
ginning Tuesday, Oct. %, from 8 to
10:30.-advertisement 22-2w
Mrs. II. NJ. Durham, Sr., left Sat
urday for a few weeks visit with her
daughter, Mrs. +. w. Moore, and
family, at Kalamazoo.
James Howe, who is attending
Ferris Institute at Big Rapids, spent
the week end in Alma, visiting at the
nome OF his parents.
Donald Durham Of this city, a
Junior in Albion College, has been
elected a member of the athletic
board of control at Albion.
Frank +. Susser attended the
Ypsi-Alma game at Ypsilanti Satur-
day morning, and the Michigan Ohio
game at Ann Arbor Saturday after
noon.
Dr.. and Mrs. Lehner attended the
Michigan State Normal-Alma game
at Ypsilanti Saturday morning and
the Michigan-Ohio game at Ann Ar
Dor that afternoon
Coach Roy Campbell and his Alma
College football players attended the
Ohio Michigan game at Ann Arbor
Saturday afternoon, while enroute
home from Ypsilant.
Rev. William H. Mason Of Saginaw
formerly pastor of the Presbyterian
church Of this city, has been honored
+ by having been unanimously elected
as the president of the Saginaw
Ministerial Association at a meeting
of the organization held Monday at
the Saginaw Y. NJ. c. A.
NJ. ID. Wilcox, Rev. j. A. Mulvey,
Dr. c. +. Dubois, Professors Roy
Hamilton and Beausang, and Homer
NJ. Durham attended the Michigan
State Normal Alma game at Ypsil-
anti Saturday morning, and in the
afternoon attended the University Of
Michigan-Oho State game at Ann
Arbor.
President H. NJ. Crooks and A. B.
Sheldon returned Wednesday from a
business trip in the upper peninsula
of Michigan, where they have been
going over some territory in the
Lake Superior region that has not
yet been canvassed in the Alma Col
lege endowment campaign. Some in
tensive work will be put forth in that
territory before the end of the pres
ent VCar
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
Ancient Soma.

The English-speaking peoples song
OF reclamation, "FOr He's q Jolly Good
Fellow" is sung to tune that has
been popular for a thousand years or
more. Composed, il is said, in Baby
Ion, the ancient Egyptians popular
lied ii in Africa and Asia Miner,
where the Arabs sing it to this day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
SCRIPTURE
Psalms 2i:1-10

fSdlnlS zi.l-lU
The earth is the Lords, and the
fullness thereof, the world and they
that dwell therein.
For he hath founded it upon the
seas, and established it upon the
floods.
Who Aall ascend into the hill of
the Lord, or who shall stand in his
holy place?
He that hath clean hands, and a
pure heart, who hath not lifted up
his soul unto vanity, nor sworn de-
ceitfully.
He shall receive the blessing from
the Lord, and righteousness from the
God Of his salvation.
This is the generation Of them that
seek him, that seek thy face, o Jacob
Selah.
Lift up your heads, o We gates, and
be We lifted up, ye everlasting doors
and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this king of glory; The Lord
strong and mighty, The Lord mighty
in battle.
Lift up your heads, o We gates,
even lift them up, We everlasting
doors, and the king of glory shall
come in.
Who is this king of glory? The
Lord Of hosts, he is the King of
Glory. Selah.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

Lets drink to the boobs, the men
who pin their faith to pretty cheats
like you and get stung. Then Ana
toPs party began. See the rotous
results at the Strand Sunday and
Monday advertisement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05

Seven producing Spa unavoidable scheme for
PREPARATIONS Allied PIemer in Paris have put forth
oher plan expert criticism declares be still mpract
BILE and which ignores the plain provisions OF the treaty under
nich it is supposed to have been made
1t estimated that with reasonable Germany
" reparatons $5000000000 $4,000 100000 The
lecc payments proposed total $4,000 100000 spread
instead of thirty years the treaty peScrlbes
present value of these payments discounted at per cent
cough the assumption of discount rate for long period
rather guess work than good bookkeeping S2OOO0
10000, the further estimate of the possible
But addition these fixed payments the scheme pleScbeS
per export German trade for the period to be
oped eparations What this might produce is also
ork And the principle is mischevous Germany can pay only
goods An export tends to make payment goods difficult
impossible and to discourage national industry when 1t
oud by all be fostered-snce under such plan
crease exporabe production will increase the PREPARATIONS
,tal.
Lloyd George, who has the habit of telling the truth
conditions when British election pending puts his fin
Ell of the deadlock Al the Allied nations
agreed that Germany pay her indemnity by All the
Allied nations agreed that they do not want German exports
Every wants protect its industries Every nation
enough gold the Allies The Allies have not gold
nough pay America And everybody wants to be paid IN
.old
the conference subject which they invited in
ION February 18th, the German delegates simply
emand payments for fortytwo years. The treaty limits
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
AGAIN THE WHIPPING POST.

By unanimous vote week passed
bill increasing the penalties for robbery For highway robbery
If robbery dwelling the
imprisonment down but the fine and the 10 asheS
the bare back There further reduction for at
tempted robbery. but the 10 lashes not changed.
Delaware the only State that keeps the whipping post
1t holds that keeping criminals from the State and
greatly dscouagng ev-doelS. Two Ell
made abolish and the matter before the
defeated by of Is to The claim then
and the claim that the whipping ecacouS and
nomc That also called blot civilization does not affect
the Delaware point of In 1882 Maryland passed It's wife
beating law, providing:
ANY who shall butay assault and beat his wife shall
be deemed guilty misdemeano and peentment and
Sdlction shall be
sentenced whipping exceeding 10 aShe, shall be inn
prisoned for not exceeding or both IN the dScI
ton of the court
This was upheld by the Maryland Court OF appeals
there Whppings under it. The sentences IN Mary
land have laSheS. Is aSheS and p laSleS.
could Justify the the whipping post would
be wife-beating that the of the punishment
against the best thought and teaching of the times An effort
land the District Of Columbia received practically
Import The overwhelmingly America
.outgl0wn that sort of thing.
its decision unfolding the law the Maryland Court OF Appeals
the prohibition of the Bill Rights In its early history Mary
tried the forms punishment including both
the ploy and the whipping but the whole trend has been
methods that would punish the cut and yet not wholly destroy
his manhood Improvement public thinking led to the
abolition of the whipping in this State. Its revival about
thirty progress The experience OF these thirty
years has tended to discourage the OF Whipping cannot even
be proved that the law for the whipping post has had material Ell
the of the brought back to stop
public driving the whipping post from
Maryland 1t negative manner OF course but dead law is
proof that the law useless Little Delaware fear and
trembling the criminal classes OF New York and Philadelphia
may think the whipping post for protection. but there
Maryland and the law should
be upon the books Baltimore American.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
PENINSULA EDITORS.

The Demaiva Press Association held delightful and profitable
meeting the du Pont Hotel Wilmington last Saturday About
IS attended The Governors Maryland and
Delaware guests the Association and made speeches at the
which they paid tributes to the worth OF the news
papers to the States which they published and the com
muntes which they The thought pedomnaed that the
country newspaper for the adj
the people for the PRONUNCIATION OF good govern
and the upft of humanity well puVeyor OF County
and All Of which often done without
Grafton and recognition.
The Governors of Maryland and Delaware have correct idea OF
the debt of the State to It, and
what required to maintain excellent press therefore they will
do what they make greater for good than 1t
been They will do nothing hamper its business that
its usefulness may not be impaired.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
NEWARK

Miss Ethel Shocklcy, of Snow Hill
spent the week end with Miss Helen
Bowen, Miss Bessie Stage was the
guest Of Miss Olive Mumford, and
Misses Mollic Chcrrix and Louise
Evans we're week end guests of Mrs.
Taylor and Miss Emily Dennis.
Miss Mary IIyland and Mrs. Eliza
Hudson. of Stockton, visited Miss
Elsie Dennis, recently.
Miss Katherine Dexter, of Trappe
Talbot County. has been visiting Mrs.
Marvel Lingo.
Mrs. Gordon Adkins has been on
the sick list.
Mrs. Charles Murtha, of Norwood,
Pa. who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. c. T. Richardson, left Monday to
visit relatives in Berlin.
Miss Katherine Smack is taking
piano and vocal lessons in Whining
ton.
George X. Richardson. who has been
unable to work the past two weeks,
spent the time with his parents here.
Mrs. james Adkins visited her
daughter. Mrs. Otis Northam. near
Snow Mil this week
Miss Mary Dennis visited her sis
tcrs at Selbyvillc Saturday
Mrs. Amanda Dr. scoll, Of Whining
ton. yi>ycd her sister, Mrs. John Den
pis. last week.
MissfR.anchc Riley had tie misfor-
tune u failoutof the school bus while
\Sn r9fte Hr school Wednesday morn
sag. Wd>wish her speedy recovery.
Mr. Monkey Gray is visiting his
fayhcr. Mr.. George Gray.
Miss Grace Johnson, of Nassa
wango, spent the week end with Mics
Lillian Johnson
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
PRESIDENT WILSON DENIES DEBS PARDON.

The Baltimore Sun depores the fact that President
his refusal pardon Eugene DebS
recommended by Attorney General Palmer
Why should he make any explanation
Eugene Debs Of his country time lie
very dangerous enemIhe kind of who would
have been backed against wall 90 and shot
And what credit does the Attorney General for his
mendation? None whatever from Debs.
The only have find with the newspapers which do
realize that DebS and his kind must realize that traitors will be
dealt with in such leave everlasting impress upon
the minds of others OF like
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
STOCKTON VI. T.. CHARGE.

On Sunday, February 9Th, ScrN ices
will be held as follows:
Grace Church, Franklin City
Class meeting at go A. NJ Preach
ing at 1890 A. NJ. Sunday School al
80 T. VI.
RemSon-S Sunday School at 2.l5
F. NJ. Preaching at 300, p. VI.
Wesley Church. stockton Sunday
School at 10. A. NJ. Epworth League
at 200 +. NJ. Preaching at 7.I5 J.. NJ
REV. W. l.. HESS, Pastor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
GIRDLETREE VI. T.. CHI RICH.

Services for sunday January 10th
a. follows:
HOO \. NJ, Preaching at Girdle-
tree by Rev. Y. s. Collins, District
Superintendent.
$50 =. NJ. Sunday School.
2.@O =. W.. Preaching at Goodwill.
$50 Z. NJ Preaching at Girdlctrcc
Saturday. January 10Th, At 2, p VI.
Quarterly Conference. a full attend
ancc of the officials is requested.
p. b. PRETTYMAN, Pastor
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05
TAX FORMS

Income tax forms to the number OF
1871 900 were started for distribution
in Maryland this week. These forms
are for the use of individuals, With
taxable incomes under $1,000.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05

payments thirty years We reject the change They may less
buny ask What modification of terms other respects do
to induce accept extension of the payment period
contemplated by the treaty In either the advantage of
the situation theirs The Paris proposals surrender to them the
advantage standing the treaty which the Allies them
selves imposed--Flom the New York World
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-02-05

For &c years we (W. s. Dickinson & Son-T +.
Hargis) have sold dependable merchandise at the
lowest possible prices. We are doing now, and
shall continue to do
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20

Apportionmcnt, and necessary funds
are not provided. The Republicans are
deterniintd, II they San obtain the as.
sistance of the Brooklyn members ,.oi
the Legislature, to- put Nm end to Hylan,
Hearst control ut the earliest possible
day The new board of nineteen mem
! bers would have voting power distrib.
vuted as follows: Manhattan, Il; Brook.
lyn, Z. Queens, 3. Bronx, Q; Richmond
and six members at large.
The reorganization Of the old board
Ct forty-five took place as soon as
Hylan became Mayor in 1918. It soon
developed that it was under the donli-
natlons Of .th e.. Hylan- II Hearst- Tammanv
combine and has been SO controlled
ever since. 8s- S : - :
q Ihe members of the Legislature met
With County Chairman Koenir for
their usual Saturday afternoon confer
eence. All Of the county representatives
N n the Legislature were present with
the exception Of Messrs. Steinberp and
ullnan. The New York County men
have reached an understanding that ar, as
soon as the Knight-Adler traction re-
organization bill is signed by Governor
Miller they will rally solidly for it
ana assist IN campaign of education
TOT It's support. Chairman Koenig said
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20

ters, agreed upon tho main feature,
Sof Y bin to reorganixe tho New & Yorl
CITY Board of Education by takinp tns
appointing power cotitrol away From
y Mayor 9 Hylan and vesting il in as new
ne appointing to the new board & Il
oe Done, under the new bill. ~ 4 fs,n,s
mission consisting of the Mdpor I'M fhs
5ussices OF the AppellAte Diyis;on 81
ootn the lst and I'd districts and the
Local members OF the State Board of
negents. William Bondy, James Bvrne
and Herbert 4. Bridgman. - -
Inc proposed measure was discussed
in IT'S nQtentiasities and 1t issexneeted
snas bill carrying out the new idea
MIL ,,, De ready tor Introduction this wnalss.
Inc Republican leaders yesterday Il Ia
the expert advice OF e. r. Eilert' Z sfor- f.,..
ton. = ~ 4'>s ~ II
The present condition Of the city
schools, in the Judgment OF the back-
ers Of the proposed reorganization. Il
due in large part to political influence !
emanating from the City Hall and the
office of William r. Hearst. The man
agement of the schools has been such
that the board is now out of favor with
members Of the Board Of Estimate and
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20

mics in production and distribution are
capable of being effected through the
mutual cooperation Of membersfof the
In,oustrial I, groups, as was done during
the war, and that the present govern
ment policy OF enforced isolation and
costly competition is not conducive to
the general welfare.
Pointing out that the same power
born OF association that makes for po-
tential benefit may also make for po-
tential injustices, the report recon-
mends that there be created some sort
OF government agency which shall
supervise such ASSOCIATIONS, both for
the purpose of promoting their benefi-
cent possibilities and checking their
opposite potentialities.
Specifically the report recommends
that purely as civic measure legisla-
ton be adopted that will permit the
continued functions of the industrial
group represented by the war service
committees and the related association
of manufacturers whose establishment
was forced by the war exigency.
"These associations as they stand. y
says the report, are capable of carry
ing out purposes of the greatest public
benefit. They can increase the amount
OF wealth available for the comfort Of
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20
Mallany Loses $5O-a-Day Job
immigration Investigator Called
Back From Europe

WASHINGTON, March, 19.--Roland
B. Mahany, former solicitor Of the
Labor Department, who was sent te
Europc by former Secretary Wilson on
matters pertaining to international
regulations of immigration at salary
Of 500 a day, telegraphed from New
York to-day that he would report Mon
day to Secretary Davis.
oiiiclals of the department. are un-
certain whether it will devolve upon
the Secretary or the President to mo-
tify Mr.. Mahany that his connection
with the government has terminated.
1t was said that Secretary Wilson
cablea Mr.. Mahany at London. Paris
and Geneva in February recalling him.
and in view of this, department. Of
ficers said they were in doubt as to
Just when his $50 day pay would end.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20
Combinations in
Industry Under
u. S. Rule Urged
War Board Report Tells Of
Public Advantages To Be
Gained by Associations
Under Proper Supervision

WASHINGTON, March 10. s.-Enoour-
agement by the government Of perma-
nent intimate combinations or associa-
tions in industry under Federal super
vision is recommended in the final re-
port Of the War Industries Board. Just
completed by B. NJ. Baruch, of New
y ork' who was the boards chairman.
The report holds that great public
Denefit IN the way Of prices and abun-
dance Of goods resulting from econe-
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20

the people by inaugurating rules de-
signed 70 eliminate wasteful practices
and types Of articles in the yarious
trades. They can assist in cultivating
the public taste for rational types Of
commodities by exchange of trade in
formation. Extravagant methods of
production and distribution can be
avoided through them, and production
Will tend to be localized in places best
suited economically for it.''
Wnlie the continuance Of these as
soclations in peace is recommended Il
an economic reform, it is argued that
Stelr existence would be Of incalculabIe
ala 70 the supply organizations IN time
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20

From the fonnality Of the three-piece costume sui
the mtonnality Of the town-&-country suit Of tw
each SUIT fashion sponsored by this shop has all
little mcetles and eegancies Of detail that craft tai
ing attains
Gracious slendenzing silhouettes in 1.-THE straight
coats,nherent youthfulness in 'coohe and box lac
scltselsurely ease in tweed suts---refinement and
nifty IN costume suits
New-York tribune., 1921-03-20
New Comet Is Observed
Astronomers at Capetown Dis.
covers Stranger in the SL;es

: CAMbkIDGE. Mass, March 1S-D;s-
coyery OF comet of the ninth ,,arr;-
'.uue q wa was announced in q cablerrans'. -, ~
ane harvard College obseryatorv tcs
oay: lt came from the Central Rnres,,
q astronomical kilograms At Brrssels sas