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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
OPEN SEVEN NIGHTS NOW

Beginning the first Of this week the
Strand theatre on East Superior St,
which had been closed for four nights
a week during the summer months,
started on its fall and winter schedule
of seven nights week. During the
course of the summer Manager Miller
has arranged contracts whereby some
of the latest and best motion pictures
will be brought to the local show
house during the fall and winter.
The Strand is open every night
advertisement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
With Our State
Contemporaries
AUTOMOBILE .SPOONERs"


The automobile "spooners" who
make themselves ridiculous and often
disgusting in cars parked along the
country roads are being subjected to
organized warfare in various COM
munities. One rural village, ada
cent to large city, has been so over
run by these Objectionable young Wis
itors that a bonus of eight cents per
couple has been offered to the public
for their arrest.
The custom of taking ones best
girl out for buggy ride is as old
as chariots, and the occasional hand
holding, which accompanied it in for
mer years was as innocuous as the
old family horse and open sidebar
buggy which served as the means of
transportation. But the speeding au-
tomoble with its encouragement of
lawlessness has developed type of
highway lovemaking which is vulgar
and indecent, a menace to those who
indulge in it and an affront upon the
respectable folk whose neighbor-
hoods are sullied by it.
Many a warning has come from
welfare workers and those conversant
with court proceedings that automo-
bile riding, unlimited and unchaper-
oned, is playing large part in the
increase of juvenile delinquency.
When police crusades become neces-
sary to put check upon these UNI
wholesome performances it is time
society woke up.-Petoskey Evening
Noxuc
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
LARGE MUSHROOM

Mrs. Brcarly, owner of the Wright
House, purchased Tuesday what is
believed to have been the largest
mushroom, Lycoperdon Giganteum,
that has ever been brought into this
city. 1t was 40 inches in circumfcr-
ence and weighed 7A pounds.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
IDENTIFIED WATCH FIND

Professor III. NJ. MacCurdy of Alma
College identified the object that A.
b. Scattergood recently discovered in
watch that he was repairing, as the
larvea tina, which Mr.. Scattergood
and others at first believed to be n
very diminutive snake.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
CARD OLE THANKS

We want to thank the friends and
neighbors for their kindness and
sympathy during our recent bereave-
ment, also for the beautiful floral
offerings. - Mrs. Anna Smison and
Children.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
GENERAL SUMMARY

All crops were much improved by
weather conditions during the past
week. Corn>harvest is general, silos
are being filled and one week more of
good weather will put corn out Of
danger of frost. Late potatoes are
making fine growth and the quality
will be much improved. Beans have
matured rapidly and pulling is quite
general over the southern counties.
Pastures are in fine condition and
clover cutting for seed is under way.
The condition of sugar beets is gen.
orally favorable. The yield Of cucum-
bers and muskmelons is the largest
of record and the quality excellent
Fall blowing is general and the SOW
ing Of winter wheat and rye is under
way over the northern and central
counties. All fruit except late apples
are being marketed; the yield is light
but the quality excellent. Late apples
over the central and northern counties
will be a fair yield and the quality
much better than usual.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
Ellison's Grocery

Extra high grade Sweet Potatoes, per ib~-~~~--5c
VanCamp's Baked Beans, small can &c
VanCamp's Baked Beans medium can l4c
VanCamp's Baked Beans, large can zlc
Snow Cap Pilchards, lunch fish, can zoc
nr RI ,rb;+o IN olive oil ner can 25c
Cocoa, high grade, in bulk per b~~ loc
Plain Kraft or Pimento Cheese per tin-~l 5c
Rio Coffee, same Lion per Id D. DC
St. Coffoo GOOD s,veet drink ner II, 23c
Golden Jubilee Tea, green, per p ID pkg-~.~-l5c
Dust Tea per D.. zoc
2 ibs Excelsior Coffee for 81 90
lbs Monarch Coffee for SllO
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08

Some people get the idea into their heads that because
they happen to believe something true Well that NAV or
not be the fact the years folks believed the
earth flat believed the up every morning
and dropped down night believed you enough
into the you would drop space and many other
things that to equally absurd you don't know thing
is true keep still about it until find does not
pay to and it's foolish make extravagan statements
Most of of enough Importance we can afford
force beliefs onto other people, The important thing
for most of to learn is the real difference what
false and what is true.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
PRESIDENT HARDING-AN APPRECIATION

well known American journalist who deals in facts and
not batteries has written appreciation of President Harding
which everybody should read The President
shoe. with such under-foong stampeded
This is characteristic of Harding all he does He has created
atmosphere of goodfelowshp Washington
self agreeable all His Cabinet its cue from the
President He is good listener and sends folks
good feeling about themselves Harding always
does what he himself thinks will this nation and
has the faculty Of making with him come round
to his point of view He has made hit in his call
nations disarmament uphold the President in this
great undertaking. If the nations dsarm the
change the world would be great that ornaments would
be held in adherence afterwards.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08

There time when girls used to take painting lessons
bat alas has departed with many of the old fashioned
things Now they give painting lessons the younger girls
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
tcopyrish, 1920, by James Morgan)
A GREAT FRIEND

1861-March a, Abraham Lincoln
inaugurated sixteenth pres
ident, age fifty-two.
April IL, Fort Sumter sur
rendered.
April IS, Lincoln called
for $4,000 volunteers.
fe62-Sept. %, emancipation
proclamation.
1863-Nov. 19, Lincoln's Gettys-
burg address.
1s64ENov. 8, Reelected presi-
dent
1e65-ApriI ID, shot by John
Wilkes Booth.
April IS, died, aged fifty
five.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08

Did stop to think how much better to admit
frankly don't know and then ask till YOU find
out than it is to try to give the impression you ALL
quick wed when matter of you are only rdcu-
ious III you've never thought about this do it now 1t will
lot of mistakes and embarrassments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-08
Weather and
Crop Bulletin
WEATHER CONDITIONS

Temperatures much above normal,
plenty of sunshine and moderate to
heavy rains over the southern, and
light showers over the northern counr
ties mark the weather conditions for
the week ending at Z a. m, September
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
DESERTS HUSBAND,
TAKES BED AND.A[L
Doctor Left in Empty Flat-Four
Children Gone-Even Canned
Food Missing.

NEW YORK, April 27-"she didn't
even leave me a bed to sleep ln,'
mourned DR.. Nils o. Lundell, associate
physician of Miscordia Hospital, wav-
ing a disconsolate hand about his
empty apartment today. She took
everything"
Elaboratins upon his grief, he said
"she" was his wife, whom he married
IL 1912. She left him two days ago.
moving out all the furniture and TAX =
ing their four children along. The
smash-up became known through the
doctors insertion of an advertisement t
saying he would not be responsible
for his wife's bills.
"She took oven the canned food"
said the doctor. "T don't know where
she went. I guess 1 am about where
I started when 1 married nine years
ago"
DR.. LundeII. q Cornell graduate.
said differences started about six
months after his marriage, one Of the
main disputes being over his wite's
insistence upon a major share of hls
earnings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
RUNAWAY GIRL SAYS
SHE HAD GOOD LARK
Ruth White, IS, and Two Boy
Companions Sent Home
By Police.

LONG BRANCH. N. j., April 27.-
Following their disappearance last
Friday in an automobile, Ruth White,
fifteen-year-old high school student.
and two boy companions returned to
their homes early this morning after
they had been placed under arrest at
Haddonfield, N. J. No signs of re-
pentance were displayed by the three
"runaways."
1--WE had a good lark" said Ruth.
who was the most cheerful OF the
trio when taken into custody by
Chief of Police Baxter, Of Haddon-
f,eld. We've only had two square
meals since we left home, and only
had the car to sleep in, but we sure
ly had a good time. Saturday night
we slept at-Atlantic City.
1--WE did not plan to leave home
at nrst, but when a stone flew up
and broke the Windshield when we
were joyriding, the boys were afraid
we would get into trouble. so we
decided to run away"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
IS DIE AS GALE
{ SOUTH
Scores Injured and Many Build.
ings Crushed As Terrific
Storm Hits Braxton.

MERIDIAN, Miss, April 27.-Re-
ports from Braxton early this
morning. state that at least fifteen
persons were killed, thirty injured
and property damage sustained,
which, it is estimated, will reach
81 ,000, 900 as a result Of the tor
nado which swept that town late
yesterday afternoon.
STRIKES WITH TERRIFIC FORCE.
The tornado struck the main busi-
ness section of the little city with
terrific force, sweeping building af-
ter building from foundations, crush
ing roofs and floors, pinning vic
TINS between timbers and debris and
throwing others endeavoring to es-
cape by running. The city was in
a panic within three minutes after
the tornado struck and 1t was i'm
possible to organize intelligent relief
work for several hours after 1t han
swept away.
RED CROSS RESPONDS.
Red Cross and other relief organ
izations in Meridian and elsewhere
quickly responded when notified of
the disaster and this morning were
doing valiant work in caring 70. the
distressed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
THUMBS DOWN ON
MEXICAN REBELS
0bregon Orders No Mercy for
Chieftains-Vetoes Huge
Outlay on Navy.

MEXICO CITY. April 27.-Mexican
military leaders today were ordered
by President obregon to adopt a pol
Icy of mo mercy" toward revolu-
tionary chieftains. No quarter wiz
be given insurrecto chiefs who con-
tinue their efforts to overthrow the
government, although unconditional
surrender of the subordinates will be
accepted.
President Obregon denied troubles
have already begun in connection with
an uprising said to have been set for
May s. Tho president declared also
there Is no truth in the report that
the Mexican railroads are to be mill
tarized.
The project for spending $50, ,ooo,-
900 upon the Mexican navy does not
meet with my approval" said tho
president. IT believe modern cour.-
tries should demonstrate their moral
strength and not attempt to build UP
display of brute strength, This
money will be spent for instruct IN
and for agricultural purposes"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
URGE HARDING TO KEEP
LINCOLN STATUE HERE
Delegation From G. A. R. and
leuion Visits White House.

Replacement OF the Abraham Lin
coin statue, removed from the front
of the City Hall last ysar, was
asked by a delegation of members OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic and
the Loyal Legion, which called on
Pr Iesident Harding at noon today.
The delegation was headed by Mrs
John A. Logan. widow OF the civil
war general. and Mrs. George Dewey.
widow of the hero of Manila Bay"
Fully a half dozen bills have been
introduced in the House and Senate.
mainly by members of the Illinois
delegation, providing for the re-
moval OF the statue to cities In tho
districts represented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
ENGAGED TO TWO, She
LETS CHILDREN DECIDE
They Pick Out Lucky Suitor to
Wed Their Mother,

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, April 81
Confronted by two suitors and hav-
ing taken out licenses to marry both
of them, Mrs. Victoria Zina, of
Steneco, n. y. today was unable to
choose between the two In Justice
CT the Peace Lyons court, so she
let her two children name the man
to be their future stepfather.
The children decided on EmeI,,
Frozzno, OF Stoneco, and It was
announced that he and Mrs. Zina
will be married hero on Saturday.
The other suitor was Gino Dosio,
OF this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
OYSTER
GETS $4,000
MiIIioanire's Will Leaves Widow
Nominal Sum in Lieu
of Dover Rights.

Mrs. George M. Oyster ir.. was
cut off with the nominal sum of $685.
900 by the will Of her millionaire
husband. filed for probate in the Dis
trict Supreme Court at o'clock this
afternoon.
This sum is "in lieu of any dover
or claims against the estate" as
stated in the codicil made last week
at the insistence Of the rich Wash
ington merchant by his attorneX E.
C. Brandenburg, as the millionaire
lay on his deathbed in Atlantic City.
BLAMEs wlFE's ATTITUDE.
Mrs. Oysters attitude toward her
husband for several weeks before ais
death was the cause of his drastic
action. according to close friends OF
the family.
II Mrs. oyster h ad played her cards
right she would now be legal heir
to the fortune. and would be spar I'd
the necessity OF contesting the docr-
ment, Commissioner James r. Oys-
ter. brother Of the deceased. said to-
day.
However, Mrs. Oyster is still ahead
of the game, IL she never gets q
| penny from the estate. he declared.
I BOUGHT HER WARDROBE.
Thirty thousand dollars was the
| minimum set by Commissioner r
trip reported to have been originally
planned by Mr.. Oyster as a mid
winter trip and not a. = honey
mooR. 40 S5 '.t'T
"Mr. Oyster hadssussestsd to Miss
Ready that she accompany him on q
Southern trip, her mother. sister or
friend to act Al chaperon," said Cap
tain Oyster.
Her coming to Washington was
merely for the purpose of planning
the trip. but 1t ended in the wedding
and family honeymoon at Florida
resorts. Miss Ready came to wash
4 and through generosity my brother
Immediately sought to outfit her COM
pletely.
Together. after the wedding, they
burned the town up buying her
wearing apparel. He spent thousands
at exclusive Washington shops pur-
chasing her pretty thinss-S2bo worth
of gloves, $500 worth of shoes-which
shows how lavish he was in serving
her wishes.
TRIPS TO FLORIDA.
Then came the Florida trip, in
which the couple were Joined by Miss
Ready's mother and sister. Down
there she saw additional things she
wanted. and for these my brother
| spent another 1900"
| At the funeral yesterday Mrs.
Oyster. with her mother and sister,
arrived in a heavily curtained car.
All three were attired in black. with
mourning wells thrown back from
their faces.
Because of failure to comply with
certain tenets of the Catholic church,
it'was impossible for Catholic priests
to administer the burial service f,r
the dead millionaire. Discussion be
tween Mrs. Oyster and Captain Oyster
finally resulted in Albert Schultcis.
president of the Chamber of Com
merce, and brother-in-law of Mr.
Oyster, being selected to read both the
Catholic and Episcopal services.
| No intimation was made as 10 the
plans of the widow and her family.
who are still at the Wardman Park
Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27

Bitterly denouncing the methods
which the Government has adopted
for the care of ex-service men, Sena-
tor Walsh declared that he has made
a personal investigation of conditions
and charged that invalid ex-service
men have been and are today housed
in so-called hospitals under condi-
ticns that a self-respecting commun-
ity would not tolerate for its pau
pers."
Senator Walsh not only asked a
Senate investigation Of the hospitali-
zation facilities. but urged that the
Government commander seashore and
summer hotels for use as hospitals
until new hospitals can be con-
structed.
ALIENS FARE BETTER.
The Government is caring better
for immigrants who come to these
shores than for it's ex-service men,
Senator Walsh stated. He described
cases Of tubercular soldiers housed in
the stuffy garret of a crowded build
ing managed by q non-physician," and
told of fi1th which exists in other
Government institutions.
Not only is disqualification made
quate and .deplorable, Senator Walsh
said. but men are being treated un-
Justly in matters of compensation, in
surance and vocational education.
81 do not care to assert that 1T has
not been the desire and intent OF the
entire nation to provide these re
turned war heroes with every bere-
fit," Senator Walsh said. Nor could
II logically be clsimed that Congress
swilfulty neglected TO provide 'or the
care ofSthe inoapacitated and the re-
storation of the tenn ooIarily unfit to
civil pursuits. L believe II Is fnct
that the laws have been open % SO
many different constructions and In
terpretations on the part OF the vart-
Gus boards and bureaus that as re-
suit the administrative. system, borne
down with duplication and wasted ef-
fort, has practically collapsed, leav-
Ing the veterans for whom relief was
Intended to help themselves alto
gether until the bungling, slow-mov-
ing. tape-laden Government bureau
cracy manages at last to find some
way to help them"
ADVOCATES REMEDIES.
|. Senator Walsh advocated the fol-
lowing rehabilitation policies and an
nounced his intention OF introducing
legislation to provide for such poll
cies:
Repeal the law which forbids
the payment of compensation to ins
capacitated ex-service men unless
their disability occurred one year af-
ter discharge.
2-Repeal the law which limits the
filing of all claims within Ave years
after signing of the armistice.
3-Repeal the law which place.
upon invalid ex-service men the bur-
den of proving that tuberculosis,
chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, mental
or nervous diseases are a result OF
their service in the army and navy,
and thereby shift the burden OF proof
that incapacitated veterans are not
suffering from diseases contracted in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27


.he miiitary service Vi 'h
ment.
WOULD REVISE INsUHANCE'
A. Repeal the law which provides
for the payment of insurance to hem
enciaries of deceased service men in
24O equal monthly instalments, and
make the face value of all policies
payable in three instalments, as fol-
lows: one-third on proof OF death.
one-third one year after death, one
third two years after death.
8. Enact law providing for the re-
instatement without physical re-
examination of all lapsed policies, pro-
vided the insured pays two months
premiums.
8. Enact law providing ina,
benenciaries or depenoents OF an
service men ~nose s poi ahs
lapseo ana no ..,o nav sha,1 hs nsid
the face value of the policy which
held during the war. upon the agree
ment OF the beneficiary to deduct all
premiums due from the time OF the
signing OF the armistice to the time
of the insured's death.
7-Decentralize the Bureau OF war
Risk Insurance and give authority to
regional ofhcfals directly TO accept OF
reject compensation claims or inca
pacitated service men without sub
rrission of their cases to tho Wash
ington bureau. Lid,
eAn investigation by the Senate
CT conditions where ex-service mer
are hospitalixsd.
l0--Abolish the system of boa-dfrc 6
ex-seryice men In hospitals on peI
"a pita payment basis.
l0--While the new hospitals for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
GERMAN OFFER
UP TO HUGHES
Secretary of State Will Decide
Whether to Submit Pro-
posaI to Allies.
By HARRY l., ROGERS
International NeWs Service.

houcTuuuhOuut NcWe SefNhcc.
Secretary Of State Hughes was
expected to decide today whether
the moral influence of the United
States is to be thrown behind the
latest German reparations proposal
with a view to having it accepted
by the allies as a basis for re-
sumlng negotiations.
PROPOSAL IS FAVORED.
The proposal of the Berlin Gov
eminent has created a distinctly fav-
orable impression here, and predic-
tions were freely made in official
circles that unless some insurmount-
able obstacle were interposed. the
Administration would see At to rec
ommend favorable consideration by
the allied governments to the sug-
gestion that discussions be reopened.
II was pointed out, however. that
| the situation is extremely delicate.
Secretary Hughes. in accepting the
task Of mediation. made 1t plain that
he would bring a German counter
n.,v IN a v,v u,s,ch ,rom,d hn snnsns
table to them. The serious objection
=, ,ha ,,.--,.s a, a.
believed. would be sufficient to defeat
an effort 1t mediation.
4 WAY OPEN FOR AMENDMENTA..
Tbr German note 4, wa. ,sarn~,
to-day ieaves ,ba w.x onen for the
United states 10 maize nuprestions
TO Germanv relative 10 suppested
changes for cIarIecation In the new
nro@sais
win re.n.c, ,o ths a,.no.,tior a,
the Germ.n orsr a. ya. sugueste-
that three course. or. onen 10 Secre
tarv Hugbn.
| First he x,gbt automatically re,cc,
the pronosaI s.. .uns.ti.factorv. sec
| opdly he could forw.rd a, 70 IN. Al.
LIED royernments without comment,
or. thirdly forward the nrono.aIS WITH
the recommendation that ~ he -used
| as a basis for further nego,iation
| In commenting unop these nossibili
ties. Official. noipted ou, that the nro.
I possI ia NOT onIv ha,ter ,b.n .nv tbs
\ Germans bavn nreviousIy made hu,
| ia even more Iiher.I IN a. terms ths
| even tho most ontini., IL h.a .Xn.c, I'd
| to emanate from RerIin ths ngnr. ~
approximatelv 600 600 ooo 600 eoId
marks beiry on,y oe oOc ooo ooo .hor,
| ~ the amonnt S.n,ond.a ~, ,h. A.,
lie, AZ Pari.
or~,rn.r
| 10 orVSD'
Great Britain Is favorably impress
ed at the prospect of reopening nego-
tiations, according to unofficial but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
ONE KILLED, TWO DYING
IN 8-HOUR IRISH FIGHT

DUBLIN. April a7.-During an oiaht
hour battle between Sim Feinors and
Crown forces at Kilmilkin, County
Galway today Constable Boyisnd was
killed and a constable and sergeant
were mortally wounded. The casualties
Of the attacking forces are not known.
The crown forces were am bushed by
q detachment of SO republican,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
Wednesday
Real Estate
Offers


Real Estate.
BUILD YOUR LOVE NEST.
No interest. no taxes, very easy terms
COLORED-Call or send for our list Of
houses for sale. Small cash payment.
balance less than rent.
FOR SALE.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS.
Beautiful Residence Known as
OVERLOOK"
Situated at Blue Ridge Summit, Fred
erick County, Md.
Two hours from Baltimore or Washing
ton, with a commanding and uncNceiled
view unsurpassed In all this mountain
region. Cottage, 13 rooms, baths, con-
tanning 6 master bedrooms and addi.
tional bedrooms buffers pantry, etc;
electricity. hot and cold mountain water
throughout: 11o-foot front and side
porches; garage: bungalow for caretaker's
residence along with acres; acres In
lawn; shrubbery and garden. 4 acres
woodland. Located 10 minutes from Blue
Ridge Station. on Western Maryland II.
r., and in close proximity to Monterey
Country Club and golf course. offered
subject to prior sale.
RESIDENCE on Mt. Vernon ave. I mites
from White House; large rooms, bath,
hot-water heat, garage for two cars, ten
mis- court. secluded grounds; reasonable
rent; exceptional opportunity.
TWO ie-acre lots on water front. at Soulu
River
SIX rooms, bay-window brick, modern
improvements; latrobe heat: near Sth
and Pa ave. s, e.; A.5co
H10-CoioSIkr homs. conveniest to Govt.
Printing ofacsS rco.ns Ill.,, sils hail .,to ~
cssh: rcsscssion. -
N.o56-Near i1th and r Sc. n, -: large
rooms. hath cellar under entire house,
good condition; possession. $500 cash
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-04-27
COMMUNISTS in EUROPE
PLAN MAY. DAY RIOTS

PARIS. April 27.-German and
French communists are plotting rev.
olutionary disorders for May I, oc-
cording to an exchange telegraph dis
patch from Geneva today.
Tho dispatch stated that commup-
lists from Germany and France had
been meeting secretly In Switzerland
frsming . program for an outbreak.