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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

NOTICE November LIST, 1921, we
viii open q home baked goods store
NJ 32S y. State st. where we will
carry clean, wholesome, baked
goods, butter, milk, cream, and
fresh eggs and other articles for
family use. Give us a call. F. M.
Baker, Manager. 23-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Matt. W. Duffey, Pastor.
Sunday Services:
10 a. m.-Sunday School
II a. m.-Morning worship and SER
mon.
300 p.m.-Junior Epworth League.
600 p. m.-Epworth League.
A live meeting for young people.
700 p. m.-Evening Service.
At this service the pastor will de-
liver the second address in the series
on Hard Times and Religion" This
is a vital theme and is well that we
carefully consider it.
The Crusaders Conference which
brings about one hundred and fifty
young people will be in session from
Friday evening until Saturday after
noon. An interesting debate is sche-
duled for Saturday evning.
A cordial invitation to all services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
Great Zinc Resources In Canada.

Ia the opinion OF expert authorities
Canada could increase its production
of zinc to supply one-tenth of the
worlds demand, which Is estimated at
more than 100000 tons annually.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

APPLICATIONS will be received by
the Ann Arbor Railroad Company
for positions in oil branches of
train, engine and yard service, fill
ing such vacancies as now exist or
may exist by cessation of work on
the part Of present employees. APP
ply in person to J. Is. Kitzmiller,
AGENT, Alma, Mich. 22-lc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
PRESBYTERIAN Churcl,

tNSOy NUufCn
Corner Of w. Superior St. and
Prospect Ave. Rev. w. L. Gelston,
minister.
10 a. m.-Sunday school.
A special rally program has been
arranged. The mothers and fathers
are urged to attend.
IL a. m.-Morning worship.
Theme: stopping the Leak" The
sermon will deal with that phase of
prohibition that the nation now faces.
6 p. MY. p. S. c. f.
Topic: How Can We Apply the
Golden Rule Today" Matt. 7:l2.
7 p. m.-Evcning worship. Theme:
My Word" Community singing will
be feature Of the program.
The Brotherhood of the Presbyter-
ian Church will have a banquet in the
church basement Tuesday, Nov g, at
G:30 o'clock. The men are asked to
bring their wives. Dr. c. ID. Smith,
an Alma man, who has had large ex-
pcricnce as a speaker, but has not yet
been heard here, will give the princi-
pal address.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Or trade at bargain
prices. One brand new Ford tour
ing car, 1920 Ford touring car, |
1917 Ford touring car, ! 1920 Chew
rolct touring. All are in fine me-
chanical condition. Terms. Shreeve
g. Buccanning, Chevrolet Dealers,
Alma, Mich. 21-tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
ST. Mary's Catholic Church

Holy masses as follows: First and
third Sundays of each month, at $50
Sundays at 1880 a. m.
Rev. John A. Mulvey, Pastor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
First Baptist Church

Edw. f. Shoulder, Pastor, 1873 w.
Downic st.
10 a. m.-Divinc Worship. Topic
Prosperity the Gift Of God" This
is the beginning of series of Sun
day morning sermons on prosperity.
II: 100 a. m.-Sunday School
Come prepared to talk about the
lesson. Classes for everybody.
600 p. m.-The young people of
the church invite you to attend the
b. Y. p. u. meeting.
700 p. m.-Song and sermon.
Special music by chorus choir.
Sermon topic, alpha and Omega"
The prayer meeting on Thursday
night is open to all who can come.
Come! Everybody welcome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
First Church of Christ, Scientist
81 North Park ave.

Subject: EVERLASTING Punishment.
Lesson Sermon 1920.
Sunday school-9:30
Wednesday testimony meeting 1880
The Christian Science Reading
room located at 1872 W. Superior
is open daily except Sunday from $3.50
to 500.
The public is cordially invited to
the services and to the reading room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

Reward for information
leading to the party that took new
Ford cushions from my car and re-
placed old ones on Saturday night,
Oct 22nd, at Michigan Sugar Co.
plant. +. f. Brown, 316 West
Center st. 23-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

One rule OF safety Is TO place no
confidence In the other fellow obeying
the road regulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-One registered Duroc
brood sow. Big boned perfect type
and good producer. Priced to
sell. ~ miles north on Wright
ave. +. }. Brown. 23-lp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
NOTICE

The undersigned will be at Forest
ill at the township hall November 3,
nd at the St. Louis Commercial
Sank November A, also at the Alma
Savings Bank November 5 for the
purpose of collecting fire insurance
assessments for the Mutual Company
# Gratiot and Clinton Counties.
VIM. Vanderbeek, Agent.
ADVERTISE your wants in The Rec
lrd
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Lady for permanent po-
sition, selling housewives Pekto, a
pure fruit product for making de
icious jelly. Splendid earnings
Write c. +. Shaffncr, III Fore
Bldg, Detroit 2l-3p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
November. Positions S1400-$1600.
Age, l8 upward. Experience I'M
necessary For free particulars, in
struction. write 4. Terry Former
Civil Service examiner), 735 Con-
tinontal Bldg., Washington, d. c.
23-2-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Hard wood for sale, de-
liyered to your door. See Rudeck,
Republic Billiard Hall. Phone GIL.
23-l-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-fIeating stove, organ,
itandard sewing machine, all in good
condition. Call 5l6 Highland ave-
23-lp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-One spotted pony, VT.
about 900 lbs. Buggy, harness and
cutter. Will sell cheap. Inquire
221 Grant ave. 23-2c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Twelve thoroughbred
Duroc Jersey pigs not registered.
Two miles east Of Alma. l.. Brink.
21-3p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

VATE INSTRUCTION IN
FRENCH am prepared to give
lessons in the French Language to
limited number Of pupils, at
very reasonable price F. A. Pei
mont, picneer Hall, Alma College.
22-3c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-One pet guinea pig, fe-
male, all white. pa Philadelphia
Ave. Phone $40 Blue. 23-lp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-A sixty acre farm.
Cheap for cash. Inquire J. u.
Sullivan. 22-lc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

hear from owner Of
good farm for sale. State casl
price, full particulars. ID. f. Bush
Minneapolis, MINI. 20-l2I
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Or trade, a house and
lot in Alma, also 80 acre farm with
fair buildings. Would trade both
for so or 100 acres in good loca-
ton. Inquire Lee Raycraft, phone
75-3 rings, Ithaca. 22-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Child's white iron bed
in good condition. Telephone Mrs.
c. X. Carr, phone 19l. 23-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
mWw Leads in surnames.

More English surnames begin with
sW" than with any other letter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

NOTICE-Spetial line Of pattern
hats this week. Hats rcmade and
trimmed. Miss Spaulding, 231
Prospect One block south Of Ar
cada Hotel. 23-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

NOTlCi-Long and short distance
trucking. RUdeck's big 3-ton Re-
prbiic Phone GIL. 23-lc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE ldsmobile / ton speed
wagon in good running order $3.50.
v. Lcary, 707 Woodwork ave. Up
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Ford Speedster body
and q Dodge Touring car. Inquire
S25 Wright ave. 23-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-A man and his wife ~
the Brainerd Hospital. 20-ti
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-Furnished room or flat
modern and close to business sec
ton. Phone 80. oslo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

NOTICE-Anyonc wishing to move
by truck, short or long distance
can save money by seeing A. An
drews, 32l w. Superior ST., phone
3o2. 22-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED - Experienced, competen
stenographer: steady position
available Immediately. Apply by
letter, giving particulars Of pre-
vious experience, references, anc
salary expected. Address: Box {
Alma Record. 22-lc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOUND-A pair Of glasses in road.
south and west Of Alma. Call at
Alfred Nestles or phone 33-iL2S.
23-lc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-Washings to do at 1895
Fairview ave. 23-ll
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-Girl Or woman for gen
eral housework. Good wages ano
steady employment. Inquire a
County Farm. Lee Raycraft, phone
175-3R, Ithaca. 22-tfC
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-Two or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping on
Woodwork, State, or Gratiot. In
quire Alma Record. 23tfcc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-To buy twenty small
pigs. Call phone 52S Gratiot ave.
23-1c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. Good wages. Inquire G23
n. State ST., Phone 2S7 or ITO. 23tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-By an experienced lady
position in Alma doing general
homework. Write in care of Fred
Nicol, Ithaca, r. 6. 23-lp
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

For SALE OR TRADE-Modern six
room house with double garage.
The price is right. 2is Rocking
ham. 22-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

81. Johns Episcopal Church.
Sunday scryices-10 a. m. and 700
~ M
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-By sixteen year old
'grl, a chance to work for board
and clothes and spending money
Inquire of Fred Nichol, Ithaca, r.
6. 23-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with car. Cal
on dealers with guaranteed cord
and fabric tires. Salary and ex-
pcnses; also extra commission
Crescent Tire and Rubber Co., Ply
mouth, Indiana. 23-lc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-Dancing pupils. Glasses
conducted every Tuesday night
from 8 to 1890 beginning Oct. %
Private lessons by appointment.
22-2C
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A six room house at
$1,000 per month. Inquire at us
Grace ave. 22-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED--At once, girls. Must b,
over sixteen years Of age. Steady
work and good wages. Libby, Nc
NELL q Libby 22-1c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-By a number of Y M. c
A. boys between u and 10 years
old, work that can be done afte
school or on Saturday,. Inquire o.
George Deyarmond, 1876 Allen 81.
Alma. phone 797 Green. 222I
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE blue tick hound pups,
six weeks old, priced right. Inquire
GA Euclid ave-, Alma. 22-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR RENT 49, Furnished heated
housekeeping rooms down stairs
Inquire 800 Lincoln ave. 23-lI
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Fox terrier pup, five months
old with black head and spot on
back. Call Swift & Co. 23-1p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-Carloads or baled hay
Phone me and / will come and Sc
your hay. o. A. Hates, phone 49O
Alma, Mich. 200 T.. Downie st. 3tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-One two year old short
horn bull, and one fifteen months
old bull with pedigree. Inquire An
son WILDER, RID 2, Alma. 2O-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR RENT-A six room modern
house full basement, furnished, at
726 Republic ave. Inquire next door
at TIP Republic ave-, Alma, Mich
1921
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

WANTED-A woman who can leav.
town to keep house and help care
for an invalid lady who lives on 4;
farm some distance from Alma
Inquire at Record Office for par
ticulars. 22-tfc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR SALE-Good dry wood at $500
per cord at farm. 1925 deliv-
cred b. f. Nelson, Elwell, Phone
R2-ring 2. 22-2p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-10-27

FOR RENT-Two or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. In
quire 5l4 Bridge ave. 23-lr
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
Lemke's. Reckless
Expenditure OF License
Dept. Funds Throws :
State Open For Runners
Continued from page ~

(COntlnucd from page H.
in salary and expenses during She
month. ts ''
III. p. Knappen. we'll known as a
editor. has also taken to en-
forcing the prohibition law. His SER
vices during the month of October
cost the state s273 in salary and ex-
ponses.
~I.avallc Came High. .
Then there is p. j. Lavalle, who,
unless the records of the federal
court in Minneapolis do him an in.
Justice was once convicted down In
Minnesota on a charge of ira nsport-
ing liquor. Mr. Lavalle seems to be
rather an expensive man and the
state of North Dakota paid him S5l6
in salary and expenses for his ser
vices in connection with law enforce
ment during the month of October.
This is only r part of the payroll
and expense account for the month
but it is sufficient to give an ind1ca'
ton of how the funds were used.
anderson, Favoreds
There are some other Interesting
|%thethings regarding h expenditures
of the attorney generals department
brought out by Mr.. Stems figures.
Among these Is the fact tina w. A
Anderson, assistant attorney general
has been drawing a salary Of $4,000
per year. while the salary OF the at.
torney general himself is only $500
The remaining two permanent assist
ants are drawing $4,000 per veal
each. Xxx a.
On just what grounds Mr.. Ander
SON is allowed this extra compcnsa'
| ton is not made plain.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
WILL BE
MADE TO SHOW THAT
.LANDRU IS. INSANE

Versailles. Nov. ie;-tBy the Asso-
ciated Prcss)-An attempt to estab-.
lish that Henri Landru. the modern
"bluebeard," is insane, will be male
at his trial in progress in the assizes
court here. Landru is charged with
the murder of eleven persons. ten of
then, women, whom he Is said to have
promised to marry. This decision was
reached after a conference between
l. andru and his, lawyers last night at
which, they declared, they found him
in a state Of high tension.
at is my head that is at stale. so
1 will direct my own case" they quot
cd him as exclaiming. He was under
the dc!usion, thay said, hat he wa
tho most famous mar on earth. and
that the eyes Of the whole world were
fixed upon him. w. Dutreuil Of coun-
sci for the defense told the CORE
spondent this morning. that in view
of this condition. I.andru would be
allowed to say whatever he pleased
but that his lawyers would seek to
have him declared insane.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
Diplomats OF Five
Great And Four Minor
Powers Gather To Seek
Way To Avert Wars
CONTINUED from page

thetic to human distress wherever it
may exist, or we shall sink into the
depths of a miserable ~selfishness. We
pray for. minds willing to believe that
the strong ought to bear the intirmi-
ties of the weak. Or we shah miss the
great Joy OF service. We pray for the
forward look or we shall be over
us the ability to think clearly, to
judge fairly. to act wisely. Help u
to think less often Of orr rights and
more often of Il duties and respOn-
sibilitics. We pray II this hour on
behalf of a world in sore need. Thou
are not unmindful Of the sufrerings OF
Thy people, The cries of mutitudes
before Thee Q God. We have had
our terrible baptism of blood. There
is hunger and pestilence. and I'M
utterable anguish. God forbid that
the woes of these years should ever
again be visited on the earth. Can it
be that Thou has permitted us thuh
to suffer in order that we might turn
acknowledge Thee as king of our lives
and our destinics. Out Of the depths
we crSsunte Thee. Save us or we per-
May we walk softly and humbly
before Thee this day. and throughout
the fateful days Of this great confer
ence. May we be intent on knowing
Thy will; and knowing it. may we
have the courage to do it. And may
it not be that the findings of this con-
ference shall be so wise, so far reach
ing and so beneficial. that all man
kind may take new hope and fresh
courage. And to Thee shall he the
praise and the glory forever and for
ever. Amen. ~.
Immediately at the conclusion OF
the prayer President Harding rose
and began delivery of his address.
President Introduced.
The president had stood during the
prayer with bowed head between. Mr.
Hughes and the pastor. AZ the IN
clusion Of the prayer Secretary
Hughes. stepping forward and lift.
ing his hand said:
States"
There was an %outburst of applause
and then intense silence as the presi'
dent pronounced the keynote of the
conference.
, The delegates at the main tablt
followed the reading, line by line
from copies they had.
The audience and some Of the dele
cations came to their feet applaud
!, ing when Mr.. Harding declared
America wanted "less of
r and none OF war and n tt
5 work to h a end.
l The president concluded at 1875
: o'clock.
: There was a minute Of applaus
when the president concluded.
The demonstration was cnded h,
Mr.. Harding's departure from tn
!, hall. a
As the president went. Secretar,
HrIiughes announced that French an
English would be the languages used
The presidents speech had tpcel
printed in both. VI 49,
Mr.. Hughes statement was srepeat
7 ed. by an interpreter. Premiar Brian
replied in French, thanking him. tn
lcrowd came. to its feet as MI. -Baltou
3 amidst a solve of applause nominate
i Mr.: Hughes for chairman of the con
: ference.
Secretary Hughes, acclaimed by tn
, conference as its permanent chair
! man, then delivered his, address.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
WOLF MAKING HIS
LAST STAND IN u. S.

Washington. Nov. 12.--The wolf is
gamely making his last stand In
America. Bloody fanged from cattle
growers stock, n fighting for his
existence against tho best. traps, rifles.
poisons and hunters, no has been out
mated by the United States biological,
survey that in4the wester., states, his
las: refuge, there arc probably less
than FIVE hundred.
Hunters are fast getting his 'pelt,
through exciting and romantic. ad-
venture. In northeast Wyoming.
Uncle Sans hunters are now in
tensifying a drive to clean out what is
believed to- be. less than fifty, Since
four have. been killed.
h old system Of laying %bounties
on the heads Of wild animals has been
found after years of study and ex-
tpcrience to be a failure. DIR. A. X.
Fisher. in charge of economic inves-
LEGATIONS Of the. biological survey,
says. No.
fbeen spent in hounties," he declared,
land there has never been ia& case
where tho bounty did any permanent
good"
The cid bounty men. he charged.
were in the game for the money
and the living they could get u OF
it than for the purpose OF ridding'the
country Of wild animals. 1t was
found. he added, that the bounty men.
after hunting a season. purposely
would cave one O. two pairs OF
wolvs~'. 10 raise more wolves. for more
bounties.
In the. beginning of the govern
nent's drive with paid hunters. Dr..
Fisher further charged. some of the
old bounty mel proved Unfit.
Some ct them would write up here
saying If they could only have the fin
Of a shark. or. the tip OF a kansaroo's
tail. they could surely lure game into
their traps. That was all pure SUPER
stitlon." .
Although the wolf has attacked
many persons. and hunted man III
packs in the steppes CT Russia. and
other parts Of the cid world, there is
no single case on record DR.: Fisher
reports. where a wolf has attacked q
human being in North America.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
CHANGES
FINDS Ut PAYS

Lee Kenyon, recently employed
BY the Northern Trust Co, does
not agree with people who say,
Schools is schools" Hcowes his
position to the superior training he
received at D dakota Business College,
Fargo, N. D.. after leaving another
business school 81 akota-trained
people have been. employed BY this
big bank and its branches. Graduates
are working in 900 other banks.
226 have become officers.
Don't hesitate about deciding
which school to attend. Follow
the SucceSSfll''-to success. Write
F., L. Watkins, Pres, sos Front
St.. Fargo, N. D.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
Body OF Father Jardine
Disinterred After 80
Years: To Be Re-buried

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. 1.-THE
body Of Rev. Henry Davis Jardine.
Episcopal rector at the time of his
death here, 80 years ago, has been
disinterred and will be buried in q
lot reserved for burial OF Episeopaiian
ministers, ii was announced today.
AT the time of his. death, Rev. Mr..
Jardinc, had been inhibited by a
church tribunal from occupying his
pulpit until such time as his suilt or
innocence Of certain charges made
against him by members of his church
in. ecclesiastical courts was determined.
lie died before final judgment was
passed. II h.
The. charges brought AGAINST the
Clergyman and the counter. charges
brought by the a%dherants attracted
wide attention at the time. T. p.
,O'connor. Irish nationalist n mem
Der of the British parliament. wrote
an article in defense of Father Jar
dine which was widely copied and
commented on.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-12
Re.crvc gystems Way,

The. army reserve systems of the
powers vary widely. in the British
enipire the volunteer system largely
pr evaiis. although there is compul-
the donlinions. including Australi liza,
New Zealand and South Africa. and
modified CONSUMPTION in EGYPT and
Sudan. The United States has only
voluntary. liability for military serv-
ice. -7hile France. Italy and japan
employ systems OF CONSUMPTION.
Trained reserves available uuder
these Systems are estimated as fol,
'lows:e British empire. 433,67a;
France. 4,42o,0 900. including territori-
ais: Japan l.748.o00 testimatedl:
tincluding national guards and ON.
GERS Reserve Corpse
= There is a rather striking disparity
in figures at to the permanent aria-
htinn strength, including both army
and navy air forces, maintained, by
the powers. The British Royal Air
Force includes u personnel Of: about
NS2. 900. and there are some additional
units among the dominions n col
States. actual strength. is 1851, au-
thorized 23,119, with the number Of
navy pfficekx. for aviation not as ye,
determined; Japan 1850. and being
increased; France. 42,5lS and Italy
1865. +
ION the basis of non-perishable
! military supplies procured during the
+; Val and still available for issue to
! troops. the probable strength which
leach power could put in the field in a
! reasonable short time is estimated as
! follows: British erSpire. from g.
100. 600 to S.00O,0 900 men; France s.
100000: Italy. 4,977.ooo: Japan L.
~t.200G000; United States, 100000.
j. eIn ratio to the populations Of the
various countries. the strength of the
! standing; armies they maintain runs
as follows: Great Britain. .93 per
cent France, 1885 per cent" Italy
! 1.2G per cent; Japan At per cent and
tUnited States IA per cent. -.