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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE

Governor Groesbec sounded his first message
to the Michigan legislature Even the people who disagree
with him compelled to admire his straight forward business
like of stating his views of the situation the state When
the governor that state have been high
lnmates that has been wasted still being
by mismanagemen and the overlapping the duties
many commissions boards and bureaus his
approval.
There no reason at all why public business should not be
conducted along careful conservative lines the
the best managed business the only
from the that expense
be met by passing the buck the people the
ton The people kick individually but do nothing constructive
to bring about a remedy.
Everyone knows that the grows and develops the
government will necessarily increase that does
not needless expenditure and in wise usties
without business system the management
state financial affairs When Governor Groesbeck
get right down to business system conducting affairs
he vocng sentiment that with universal approval
CARELESS of political afflation The thing
state is simpied business system spend money in
diligently and economically seeing that get
for every dollars worth of tax paid.
In another part of this paper will be found dgram show
ing present anquaed, complicated ineffective system
Study for yourself and it all heartily
Governor GrOesbeck for recommending insisting upon
change Michigan to be congratulated upon having
with gumpton enough to insist that something really effective
be done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
IMAGINATION

Imagination wonderful function of the
probably been the chief human develop
ment and The of imagination
i've mind and seeing while its absence almost invariably
cates dunes mind and vision beyond the
today.
Columbus imagined that the world round endured
much prove his imagination but the result the discovery
of America
Cyrus w Field imagined that the old and world could
connected by telegraph wire and laughed at
for his foolish idea his vision messages
going under the and time had been eliminated the send
ing of messages across the
Marcon imagined that he could messages without the
wire People thought him crazy, but his imagination
revouonzed the of sending and made the
world small place that hear from the
every day.
Edison imagined that he could reproduce the human voice
the photograph and the subject for many joke about his
talking machine but all the world listens the
every land, because of his imagination
We listen the friends thousand miles
because Graham Bell the telephone and dark
into day by of the electric light which the direct
result of the imagination of faith who vsuazed what
others in dreams.
Jesse James imagined that he could riches by hold
ing trains robbng people and taking things by force that
not his.
The late Kaiser Wilhelm imagined that he could
of the world and take what he pleased by force of and
equeny brought the blacklist that the world has
known.
Imagination rightly used great blessing mankind but
porant parents see that the magn
alton OF our children directed along useful wholesome lines and
not allowed to wander the paths that lead and de-
sructiOn
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
TEN BILLION DOLLARS

u.s. saying billion dollars does not much
experiences enable what sign
fes We must get 1t translated into terms OF usefulness peore
comprehend the greatness of the sum-
of newspapers have been calling attention. recent
l of the the United States could make of the $1O
000000000 this country has loaned European nations and
which, evidently hope have repaid number OF those
who this subject have pointed out that at
of $4,000 mile the ten billion dollars would
100000 miles hard surfaced highwayenough to
along this line evidently made, not with the
advising what should done with the but what might
be done with 1.-THE purpose being illustrate in concrete
way what ten billion dollars
There other useful things the United
will do with that billion when get it back. In
the first place. the United States $4,000 100000
which it paying interest The interest charge far to
swell the the American people called each
"A considerable of that billions could be applied
liquidation of debts owed by the United States thus
stopping the interest charge.
Moreover if considerable part of that billions APP
piled the outstanding Liberty Bond those bonds
which worth about 80 cents the dollar would advance
market value perhaps par People who loaned their
to the the that the loan would
be safe investment who have witnessed per
cline in the value of their security will scarcely favor cancea
ton of the OO0OOOO debt when could be applied the
payment OF the obligations the government them.
Cancellation of the debt would be relief
the people of European nations to that but would be
effect additional burden upon the people
similar Cancellation the debt would postpone the time
when the United States will be able bonds would
extend the period during which American
interest and would delay the time when Liberty
bonds will be restored to
AS remarked before, if that billion dollars
build roads, find other good useful
which be applied be used for the development and
viii greatly reduce taxation which high enough
for all practical purposes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13

Watch for The Man from Home
adv If.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
NEW AMERICAN WAY

Ny auto tbs Of thee, short cut to
poverty-of thee / chant, | blew a
pile of dough on you two years ago
now you refuse to go or won't OF
can't.
Through town and countryside
you were my joy and pride; a happy
day. l loved the gaudy hue, thy
nice white tires so new but now
you're down and out for true, in ev-
cry way.
To thee, old rattle box, came many
bumps and knocks; for thee /
grieve. Badly thy top is torn,
frayed are thy seats and worn; the
whooping cough affects thy horn, I
do believe.
Thy perfume swells the breeze
while good folks choke and wheeze
as we pass by. I paid for thee a
price, 'twould buy mansion twice,
now everybody's yelling "ice" Il
wonder why?
Thy motor has the grippe, thy
spark plug has the pip and woe is
thine. |, too have suffered chills
ague and kindred ills, endeavoring to
pay my bills since thou vert mine.
Gone is my bank roll now; no more
'twould choke the COW, as once be-
fore. Yet if | had the mon, so help
me John-amen, I'd buy a car again
and speed some more.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
WHEELER SCHOOL NOTES

Mr.. Salsbcrry found it necessary
to excuse the pupils Friday because
he was i'll.
The Wheeler boys are going 70
play basket bail with the Hemlock
boys.
The girls have started basket ball
practice. They give promise of hav-
ing a good team.
The tenth grade has finished it's
report on the Crusades.
The ninth grade has finished its
report on Life in the age of Pericles.
The seventh grade wrote test
in history Monday.
The fifth grade is having short
review in long division.
Verna Hammond, Marguerite Lyon
and Esther Thomas visited the
school Friday afternoon.
Lee Allen, Gerold Boyde, Thelma
Clapp, Milton Hackett, Hazel Boyde
received three months attendance
certificates.
The third grade is memorizing the
poem "Hiawatha's Hunting"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE Is WINNER
oNrtte State Recipient 81 Flint
Prize in Membership "push"-
South Dakota Second.

New Hampshire won the American
Legion's nationwide membership
push" May II to %, II was announced
at Legion national headquarters re-
Gently. and will receive the stand OF
silk colors offered as first prize TO the
state enrolling the largest percentage
of eligible cX-service persons prior 70
the close of business on June ~.
South Dakota wins second prize, a
stand Of wooden colors. The prizes
will be presented by the national com.
mander. Franklin D'OIier, at the ma
tiona convention of the Legion IN
Cleveland next September
Other states finished in the race, In
order, as follows; North Dakota, Ne
braska. Vermont, California. Kansas
Oregon, Iowa, Washington, Wyoming,
Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode
island, Nevada. Minnesota, Illinois,
Idaho, Arizona, Ohio, District OF Co
lumbia. Michigan, Utah, Wisconsin,
Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico.
view 10TH, W eSV virginia, iOn0ectlCul,
Delaware, Texas. Missouri, Florida.
Montana. Arkansas. Maryland, Vir
ginia. Tennessee, North Carolina,
South Carolina. Louisiana. Missssip-
pi Georgia and Alabama.
The Legion now has 9,i52 posts IN
all parts of the United States and In
several foreign countries, and 1927
womens auxiliary units The total
enrolment since the organization was
first established. - months ago is
more than 2.0OoOOO, though national
dues for all these members for the
year 1920 have not yet been received
AT national headquarters. In deter
mining the results of the membership
drive. only members for whom nation
nj dues up TO and including December
81. 1920. had been received by the ma
tional treasurer were counted. Since
the drive closed. on June Is, more
than 1900 names Of new members
have come In.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
NORTHWEST SEVILLE
iIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIlIII

Alta Ingram and V. Dickinson at
tended the Mlliken sale Friday, near
Shepherd
Ed Freed finished moving on his
brothers farm Wednesday.
Lorraine Carol of Durand is visit
ing his father, w. Carol.
Mrs. James Schoffer called on Mrs.
Lee Loomis Thursday afternoon.
Howard Kennedy threshed beans
for K. Morse and 0. Guthries Tues
day.
Donald lyman has purchased a
Ford.
Arlie Ingram and George Mulvey
were in Alma Saturday.
Mrs. Manley Evans spent Friday
in st. Louis.
Will Myers and brother, Ted,
called on W. lyman Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
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ELM HALL
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G.. Strayer Of Onaway has returned
home after visiting his sister, Mrs.
VIII Davis.
Mrs. j. Sabin is working at Robin
sons in Alma during the sale.
ii. Connor has gone TO Detroit for
The winter.
Miss Jessie Maxlian is attending
school at Mt. Pleasant.
Chas Elliott was called to Ann
Arbor on account of the serious i'll
ness of his brother, James.
Mrs. Anna Elliott has been elected
superintendent of the NJ. +. S. S.
J. Lott Of Washington is visiting
his niece, Mrs. A. LaVoy
Mrs. Sarah Davis has gone to
Carson City for the winter.
William Smith, i'll with small pox,
is very much improved. No new
cases have developed.
Beginning Jan. Is there will be
service held at NJ. +. church. Rev
Ralph Dean in charge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
IMMEDIATE TARIFF AID

Without waiting for a general tar
if law, which will be enacted at a
snecial session TO be called soon after
March 4, the Republican leaders have
decided to relieve the industrial stu
alton TO as great an extent as pos
sible by the enactment during the
winter Of a tariff on certain agri-
cultural products, such as wool. A
duty of 33 per cent per pound will
be placed on wool. Duties will be
placed on cattle ranging from SIS TO
$3.50 per head, on sheep from $3.50
TO $3.50 per head, and on corn Of 30
cents per bushel. Meantime, the
Ways and Means Committee will hold
hearings and it is likely that when
the new administration comes into
power, n few weeks hence, tariff
bill will be nearly ready, so that
American industries may find pro-
lection and the way be opened for
what is anticipated as the greatest
Of American trade booms.
And not to be reckoned as least in
the accomplishments of the first of
the reassembling of Congress is the
repeal by the House Of all Of the war
laws which have disturbed the coun-
try. The President has contended
that the war is still on and must go
on until the treaty containing the UNI
amended league of nations covenant
is ratified. He previously vetoed
resolution ending the technical war
with the long since defunct German
Empire. The returning legislators
thought that perhaps the recent YER
dict Of the people might have i'm
pressed him with the conviction that
it might have misrepresented their
sentiments. Consequently, they de-
cided to sweep away all Of the war
laws, including the espionage act and
the Lever fuel and food law, which
was utilized by the Attorney Gen.
eral TO attact labor with the injunc-
tion provision permitted by that law
but previously denied by the Clayton
antitrust act. The trading-with-
the-enemy act was also included in
the repeating measure. England has
been doing business at the old stand
with Germany and Russia for more
than a year, but the United States
has been forced TO wait under the
restraint Of this act until the Presi-
dent could carry out his threat to so
incorporate the league covenant in
the treaty as 20 make the Senate ac-
cept it..
practically everyone wants war
legislation repealed" said Represent
alive Gard, Of Ohio, Democrat, who
forsaw the storm and did not become
a candidate in the last election. ITO
me it has always been a fnonstrous
thing that two years after the men
of the American army achieved most
remarkable victories on the field of
battle, two years after they had es-
tablished for all time our principles
and embodied them in the civilization
Of the world, two years from all those
things which are associated and affil-
lated with war, we are still at war
Everybody knows that Immediately
on the signing Of the armistice The
Central Powers were rendered inn
potent and unable TO proceed further
with AIMED force and everybody hoped
the people of the United States es-
pecially-that these laws, some Of
them necessarily drastic, but war
laws, relative TO war conditions,
urould 10 ronaaIad -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
What Size DO you Take?

Few people understand the mean
ings Of the numbers and sizes on ar
tlcles OF clothing, says London An.
swtrS.
IT, hats and caps the size is one-half
the sum total OF the long and short
diamcters Of the head. In other words,
II your head measures l3% inches,
your size in hats Is So.
The size In gloves indicates the
number Of inches round the knuckles
when The hand Is closed.
The length in inches OF your foot is
the number" you take in socks. In
women's hose the length OF the leg IL
usually three times the length of the
foot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
SETHTON

Elmer Jason and daughter, Ruby,
visited relatives at Dewitt Monday.
Mrs. Charity Jason returned home
with them.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ G. Morse are
spending few weeks at Albion,
visiting relatives and friends.
The children at VIM. Gagers are
having chicken pox. Little Anlien
Scgar has just recovered from them.
VI. A. Gardner is visiting in St.
Louis. Mr.. and Mrs. j. 2. Noll spent
several days last week in Detroit on
business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13
AUXILIARY HELD MEETING

Several ladies OF the Women
Auxiliary Of the American Legion,
were present at the first regular
meeting for 1921.
During the meeting the question
Of the suffering children in Europe
WAS taken up and it was decided that
ten dollars should be given TO this
cause.
Mrs. Kanter. president, and Mrs.
Ball, were named as representatives
10 the state caucus 10 be held at
Grand Rapids January % and 26.
Miss Mclaughlin, vice president
will have charge of the next regular
meeting TO be held January %.
eligible ladies are requested 10 be
present. Meetiig starts at 1880 p.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13

Mrs. Hattie Hyatt is nursing at
the McCuaig home near Carson City.
Mrs. Verne Gardner spent Satur-
day in Alma visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Alice Parker.
Melvin North has returned from
Buffalo, where he has been taking
treatment at a hospital, much i'm
proved in health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-01-13

Fresh salted peanuts, l9c per
pound. Deluxe Candy Co.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
ATHLETES ARE
TOO CROWDED
SO That 1t Became Neces-
sary to Change Order of
Running
IN PENNSYLVANIA
RELAY CARNIVAL
Wisconsin Has Entered a
Fast Quartet in
Relay

Philadelphia, April IDENTIFIES are
so numerous in the sprint medley races,
one of the features of the University
of Pennsylvania relay carnival next
week, that it has become necessary to
change the order of running the vari-
GUS distances. Formerly the first two
men have run 220 yards, the third a
quarter and the fourth half mile.
Under the new arrangement the first
man will run the quarter mile, the
next two 220 yards and the last the
half mile. By running the quarter first,
the management announced, there will
not be so much crowding on the first
turn, thus eliminating the possibility
Of spills or fouling. The French team is
entered in this event.
Wisconsin has entered a high class,
four-mile relay team at the meet. All
four men, Brothers, Wall, Finkle and
Dennis, have beaten four minutes and
$50 seconds. Brothers and Wall have
lone the mile in four minutes and 80
seconds. The middle western institu.
ion also will be represented in a mum
,er of special field events.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
MINE OWNERS
AWAIT PLAN
Which May Lead to Re-
opening of Negotia-
tions
LLOYD GEORGES
SPEECH HELPFUL
There Seems to Be Feeling
That Warning Factions
Will Soon Agree

London, April l0.-Owners of coal
mines throughout the United King
dom met here to-day and it was ex-
pected that Prime Minister Lloyd
George would submit to the conference
suggestions which might lead to a
prompt renewal of negotiations with
striking miners for the settlement Of
the wage controversy. A formal con
ference with the miners leaders was
not expected until Friday, when a
conference of the unions leaders will
be held here, but there appeared to be
a belief that means might be found to
bring the parties to the industrial con-
flict together without great delay.
A distinctly favorable atmosphere
a settlement of the conflict
has developed as result of an address
made yesterday before the House of
Commons by Mr.. Lloyd George.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
HELPLESS WITH
RHEUMATISM
Until He Took ''Frult-a-tIyes"
Or Fruit Liver Tablets
r. r. No. I, LoRNE, ONr.

"For over three years, I was
confined to bed with Rheumatism +
treated with doctors and tried nearly
everything without benefit.
Finally, l tried 'Fruit a tives'.
Before I had used half boz, l saw
improvement; the pain tods easier and
the svelling started to go down.
I continued taking this fruit
medicine, improving all the time,
and now / can walk about two miles
aad do light chores about the place..
ALEXANDER MUNRO.
Soc. box, for 81 so, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENsBURG, Ny.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
Hoods SarsaparilIa
rs THE IDEAL SPRING MEDICINE.

would like assistance. This will be an
all-day meeting. Bring your lunch as
usual.
Mrs. Inez Darling of Barre was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. V. R. Hud-
son, part of last week.
The ladies' aid will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Miss Burn
ham.
Rev. A. s. Bole and Rev. Mr.. Waite
of Hardwick were visitors in town on
Saturday. Mr.. Bole supplied the pulpit
at the Congregational church Sunday.
Murdo Smith has moved his family
onto the farm recently occupied by
Peter Laundry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
To Make Hairs Vanish
From Face, Neck or Arms
Beauty Culture)

Keep a little powdered delatone
handy and when hairy growths appear
make paste with some of the powder
and a little water, then spread over
hairy surface, After 2 or 3 minutes
rub off, wash the skin and it will be
entirely free from hair or blemish. This
simple treatment is unfailing, but care
should be exercised to be sure and get
genuine delatone, otherwise you may
be disappointed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
The More You Have,

The more you appreciate the value Of
life insurance. You cannot have too
much, most men have too little. Follow
the lead of the biggest and ablest men
and add to yours. National Life ms.
Co, Vt, (Mutual. s. s. Ballard, general
agent, 40 State street, Montpelier, G..
j, Seager, local agent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
MARSHFIELD

Miss Mildred Boyce of Montpelier
will meet the ladies of the home bu-
reau next Friday, April %, at the
home of Mrs. S. A. Swerdfeger The
subject will be Millinery and Cloth
ing" and the ladies are invited to
bring any garments on which they
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
Spring Medicine

quickly dispels that exhausted
feeling, enriches the blood and benz
Gifts the mental. muscular and ner-
yous systems. In a word. says a
druggist Hoods Sarsaparilla is
our most dependable restorative"
Only the best tonic and purify
ing ingredients used,-roots, herbs,
barks and berries, such as physi-
clans often prescribe. A record of
46 years successful use. 1t will do
you good. Try 1t this spring.
A mild laxative. Hoods Pills.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
Now Needed by Nearly Every ON

Now Needed by Nearly Every One
"a Purify the Blood and Build
10 Strength.
Few come to these trying spring
days without WEAKNESS. debility,
that "tired feeling" caused in large
part by impure, de-vitalized blood.
:, Change of season often takes
al the strength out of me-" as
many people say.
The tonic and blood purifier
needed Is Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19
KIBBEE LEAVES COLLEGE.
University of Vermont's First String
Pitcher Clashed With Faculty.

Burlington, April ID. NJ. Kibbee,
%, the University of Vermont's first
string pitcher, left college yesterday,
1t is understood that he was dropped
from college because he refused to at
tend classes in military.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-04-19

The prime minister declined to alter
his prosition in opposing "a national
pool of profits, but he likewise stood
firm against attacking the rights of
unions.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1921-02-11
SAILORS HOLD ODD BELIEFS
saltwater Mariners Cling With Te-
naeity to Many superstitions at
Which Landsman Laughs.

Nearly all ships carry horseshoe.
Usually it is nailed somewhere in the
stern. The horseshoe has been fe-
fish with sailors ever since Nelson
nailed one to the mast of the Victory.
Sailors have many SuperStitions.
sailor who wears babys caul feels
himself immune from death by drown
Ing. And after a long trip the sailor
who first sights land will have a good
voyage home. Jack becomes decided
ly uneasy if he hears "land-lubber
lingo on the ocean. Therefore, If
ever you are a passenger don't let him
hear you refer TO the deck of a cabin
as the floor" the companion as the
stairs or the alleyway as the lobby"
or passage" 1t is bad form, and un-
lucky. Whistling at sea stirs up evil
winds. A cuttlefish swimming on top
Of the waves also betokens storm.
squall may be expected when an al
batross alights on the deck or when a
seagull flies between the foremost and
the mainmast. But if the seagull flies
between the malnmast and the mizzen-
mast fair winds will prevail. Cats are
considered unlucky TO have on board
ship. Up TO the last twenty years
most sailors wore earrings for luck.
No sailor will shoot at birds for fear
Of destruction of his ship. 1t is unlucky
to kill petrol. These birds, called by
sailors Mother Carey's chickens"-a
corruption of Mater Cara" (mother
dearest)-are the sailors friends.
They give warning of an approaching
storm. Legend has it that each of
these birds bears the soul of dead
seaman.-London Times.