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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

A flower is usually made up of four
different kinds of parts. arranged in
circles, or whorls. one within the other.
Outermost are the sepal-. making up
the calyx; they are usually firm and
green. They protect the bud and
steady the opened flower. Next comes
the petals, making up the corolla {;
they are usually delicate and colored,
often fragrant and often making nee
tar: they thus attract insect visitors,
and they are also useful in protecting
the even more important parts further
In.
The third whorl consists of the red
like stamens. whose heads or anthers
make the golden yellow fertilizing dust
or pollen. The innermost ports of the
fourth tier are the carpets, which bear
microscopic egg cells. each Of which.
If fortified. will develop into an en-
bryo plant or. TO put II i'm another
way, the carpets bear possible seeds or
ovules. which become real seeds when
the fertilizing golden dust penetrates
into them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
New Ideas for the State.

II Is reported that play entitled,
"The Island OF Monkeys" in which
the players are all to be dressed In
the guise Of VARIOUS sorts of apes. is
shortly to be produced in Milan, Italy.
In view of Rostand's successful dram
atization of the dwellers of barn
ward. one will wait until after the pre-
miere To say that ii can't be done.
Then there was the operetta Wood
land" In which all the characters were
birds. David Belascos press depart
ment for some time nourished rumor
that the producer had in preparation
a drama in which all the characters
were insects. This manager secured
very nearly as much publicity for this
odd notion as William Gillette did for
his persistently reported intention TO
play Hamlet. Dramatic editors In
many cities devoted many columns to
argument that the ideal impersonator
Of Sherlock Holmes would not make
an even passable prince of Denmark.
Christian Science Monitor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Alma High
School Notes

Mr.. Barnhart acted as chairman for
last Fridays Chapel period. AS
first on the program he introduced
Lois Smith, one of the people who
will represent Alma at the Music con
test at Mt. Pleasant She sang a
very pleasing soprano solo. Niles
Chaffin was second i'm turn with an
Grafton, "A Survey of Athletics" He
said that athletics in the schools OF
the country have become tainted by
professionalism, that not enough OF
the men in the school are given OPP
portunity for physical training OF
body development The inter-school
contests are over Swallowed by a de-
sire to win rather than bodily good
he said.
Marion Grover then sang one Of her
contrato solos. Bernard Graham
spoke Of "The Control of the Pacific
He referred to Japan as our greatest
rival and plead for American protec-
ton. TO close the program, Russell
Johnson rendered two very good vio-
lin solos.
The schedule outlining the curri-
culum, is now nearly completed
Since practically every teacher is to
remain for next year, the subjects
will rot vary to any considerable ex-
tent. Perhaps the only change
deemed necessary was the addition OF
a class in advanced Public Speaking
The Juniors are already being in
structed as to next years election
of subjects and the lower classes have
been consulted in the preparation OF
the schedule. The entire course is
being worked out in splendid shape
and will be complete in the next few
days.
On Tuesday the rest of the program
to be given by the music contestants
was staged. There were a doubl,
trio Of girls, quartet, and two
solos, Kenneth Holmes sang Z
bass solo and Miles Chaffin tenor
solo. All the numbers were very
enjoyable. At the close of the pro
gram, a free will offering was taken
to defray the expense of the con
testants.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
BRECKENRIDGE

A very pretty wedding took place
Thursday, May 18, at high noon at
the home of the brides parents in
Breckenridge, when Miss Bertha
Sexton, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. A. Sexton, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Ralph c. Jansen Of
Battle Creek. The rooms were
very prettily decorated in pink and
green. The bridal chorus was play
ed by Miss Chrilla Mills of Freeland,
as the bridal party descended the
stairs and took their places beneath
bower Of palms and roses. Rev.
w. II. Policy performed the cere-
mony using the beautiful ring ser
vice. Little Alba Sexton acting as
ring bearer carried the ring in large
Gala lily. The bride was attended
by Miss Grace Pritchard of Saginaw
and the groom was attended by Mr.
Alfred Sexton Of Saginaw. After
congratulations had been extended
four course wedding dinner was
served. The newly weds left i'll the
evening for Grand Rapids and other
points for a short honey moon trip
and will be at home after June LIST, at
73 Aldrich ST., Battle Creek, Mich.
At the regular meeting of the
Breckenridge chapter Of the O. f. S.
held on Friday evening, the following
officers were installed: Worthy
matron, Matte Watson; Worthy Pat
ron, Elmer Kean; Asso. Matron
Nellie BALDWIN; Secretary, Cora
Ward; Treasurer, Title Huntoon;
Con. Adelaide Potter; Asso. Con
Blanche Hare; Ada, Jessie Kean;
Ruth, Thelma Huntoon; Esther
Louise Stroupe; Martha, Margaret
Shepherds; Electa, Effie Myers
Chaplain, Bessie Colthorp, Marshall
Eleanor Watson; Warden, Lura My
crs; Sentinel, Ida Wind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Variation in Opinion

One woman was telling another
about birthday gift she had just
given her husband, and how she had
saved for weeks from her house money
10 get il. The other woman was
shocked:
"Why. Nellie, how could you.
wouldn't dream OF giving my husband
present out of his own money
earned every cent for his Christmas
gift, made kimonos and dressing sacks
for some friends.
And man, who was near enough
to overhear, said to his companion
''If had a wife like that, I'd frame
her"
II wouldn't want her at any price.
She's too good 10 be true. My old girl
cheats me out of every cent she can
lay her hands on. I'm used 10 ii. It's
one of the rules Of the ring. WouldE
want her To he different"
Which seems to show the variety OF
opiniOns-undoubted a wise dispen-
sation of nature, since life would be
somewhat monotonous If all of us were
made i'm the same mold-like candles.
washington Star.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
CORNWALL LAND OF FAIRIES
People OF That English County Firmly
Believe in Existence Of the
Little People"

A Cornish handbook recently pub
iished mentions that there are five
distinct varieties Of fairies in Corn
wall and enumerates them as follows {:
The "Small People" who were sup
posed To be the pre- Christian inhab-
itants; these are gradually fading
away.
The "Spriggans." attached TO cairns,
cromlechs and other ancient monu-
ments, with which II was unlucky to
NEEDLE.
The "piskies." full of mischief and
finding great JOY in leading mortals
astray.
The "Buccas." spirits OF the mines,
associated in local legend with men
from the East. doomed to work under
ground until the Resurrection.
The Brownies" kindly and good.
the spirits of the household. ever ready
to do what they could to assist man.
kind
There are numerous legends of the
adventures of mOrtals with these
fairies and only a few years ago men
returning from Redruth, Truro. Penz-
ance and some other market town
would turn their coats inside out be-
fore venturing TO cross the wild moors
or downs, i'm order TO guard against
being led away by the Piskies.
Once miner, working in one of
the levels. heard his name called dis
tinctly. He was afraid to follow the
voice and went on with his work. His
name was called again and this time
more vehemently. The miner threw
down his hammer and went TO investl-
gate. Almost Immediately mass OF
rock fell on the spot where he had
been working. The warning had saved
his life.
The Buccas or Knockers were SO
feared at one time that people who
had to pass disused mine after dark
took special precautions to prevent
their presence being known.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
ELY DISTRICT

Lloyd Brown moved away the first
Of last week.
Mrs. Ray Taylor of near Carson
City, spent the week end with Mrs.
A. f. Nestle.
Beauah and Isabelle Dalrymple
were visitors at the Ely, Thursday of
last week.
This community was shocked to
hear Of the sudden death of Mrs
Marion Parks which occurred late last
Wednesday afternoon. Funeral SER
vices were held at the house Satur-
day and interment in Emerson ceme-
tary.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Forney of st.
Louis and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bailey
of Alma, were Sunday callers at A. f.
Nestle's.
n. Satterlee and family were Sun
day visitors at Floyd Bacon's.
Chas. Andrews and family enter
taircd company Sunday.
+ Kenneth Bradford is slowly on the
gain.
Frank Nestle and family of Ian
sing, spent Sunday at A. +. and Al
fred Nestle's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
TOWN LINE

Nh. and Mrs. Ed Obryant of For
est Hill called on the later's sister,
Mrs. Leslie Hoyt and family, Tues
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ferris Of
Forest Hill were callers in this vici-
nifty Monday evening.
Merle Leland and Glen Weaver
spent Friday afternoon at the Pine
School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Church spent
Friday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Church.
School closed at the Brick school
house, Friday with a picnic for the
children.
Mrs. Matt Johnson and little son
spent Thursday with Mrs. Fred
Kycs.
Silvcrs Abbott of Seville was a
caller at Frank Whitcraft's Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Smith returned home
Thursday after spending the week
with Mrs. Hubbard of Alma who has
been i'll with the humps.
George and Harold Shoemaker
spent Friday with the Whitcraft
boys.
Miss Pauline Isham spent the week
end with her parents at Middleton.
Cecil Johnson Of Alma was a cal
Ter at +. Whitcrafts Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Miller and
1
Mrs. Matt Johnson and family, Sun
day.
Claude Church and Charles Smith
were fishing near Harrison over Sat
urday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schiff and
daughter were callers at Elwell on
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nelson were
visiting relatives at Saginaw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Business Girls Park Niah Shoes.

"Do YOU know the latest thing the
girls are parking in our Officer" asked
the office boy.
His mother, at home, couldn't
guess.
Their high shoes. The girls that
live in the country have 10 wear high
shoes TO get through the snow and
slush on the way to the train. but
they can't afford 20 he seen in any
thing but low. French heeled pumps
i'm town. II isn't being done. They
bring in the pumps in handbag with
out their mothers knowing it bet
and as soon as they take off their
hats and coats off 60 the high shoes
and on go the slippers. They have
the glory of walking out at noon with
them on and then they return to the
high shoes at o'clock.-New York
Sun.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
How Rodents Spent Nlahts.

Spying on the night habits of mice
and other small rodents IL now occupy
ing the attention Of Vernon Bailey Of
the biological survey of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture.
He lets some OF them sleep on a
sleeping porch and flashes a light on
them at various times. Others spend
the evening with him in the library.
Another lot he has placed in room Mt
outdoor temperature so that he can
find out how they hibernate for the
winter.
Mr.. Bailey is observing a bat In adj
dition to - different kinds of rodents
that he captured alive in Arizona last
spring, and he also is studying his
beavers that live at the National
Geological park.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Question of Jurisdiction.

Judge Scion Carter. Of Superior
court. recently was called on to hear
the divorce case of George VS.. Martha
Washington. When the combatants
for matrimonial freedom arrived, they
were colored folks. Judge Carter. with
his fine sense Of humor glanced at the
complaint, smiled at the attorney for
the plaintiff, and said:
George versus Martha Washington.
I don't believe this court would have
jurisdiction. Shouldn't this 60 to vir-
ginla?"
George Washington looked up st the
Judge. shook his head negatively and
exclaimed:
"No. jedge not virginia-she's from
Indiana avenue indianapolis News.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shafer enter
tanned their children, Sunday to a
pot luck dinner. The following peo-
pie were present, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Hicks and son, Kendall Of Alma, Mr..
and Mrs. AL. Emery and daughter,
Thelma, Mr.. Elmer Gould, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Emery and two little
daughters, Pauline and Aline.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. X. Davis motored
to Saginaw, Saturday, to send the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Miller.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Charles Hynes and
daughter Lanah of Wheeler spent
Sunday evening with her sister, Mrs.
Agnes Crawford.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
OBITUARY

Death visited the home of Mrs.
Maude German of Alma and took
from it "A loving and devoted daugh-
ter. Margaret German was born
Christmas day, 1900 and died May
10, 1922, following a short and pain
full affliction Of the spine.
The funeral was held from St.
Mary's church, where high requiem
mass was celebrated by Rev. Father
O'Toole, former pastor Of this parish
During his passionate here, Margaret
received instructions for her first
Holly Communion.
Father O'Toole in a few chosen
words told the story Of her young
life. He compared her TO a flower
whose memory fingers as the frag-
rance of the rose even after it is
gone.
1t was always her greatest desire
to receive our blessed Lord i'm the
Sacrament of the Altar. Her piety
during Lent, especially through Holy
Week was an edifying and an inspira-
ton TO the little circle in which she
moved. She was a devout member
Of the young ladies Sodality of St.
Mary's church, also an active mem
Der Of the American Legion auxili-
airy and the Alpha, Alpha Omega
club.
The beautiful and numerous floral
offerings bespeak the high esteem in
which Margaret was held, and are
loving testimony of the sympathy
extended to the bereaved family.
The choir consisted of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Goggin, Mr.. and Mrs.
cleric Demers, and Louise McLaugh-
lin, accompanied by Evangeline Saw
kins, organist. They sang in an
appropriate manner:
Lead Kindly Light" and Nearer
My God to Thee"
The young ladies Sodality attend
cd the funeral in body.
The pail bearers were John Dumas,
James Kennedy, Mr.. Fuller, Harold
Naucozell, James and Gilbert Bar
~.
Intcrment was made in the Catholic
cemetery
The deceased is survived by a
heart broken mother, three sisters
three brothers and grandparents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
STRONG IN BODY
Men Of Genius by No Means en-
Unhealthy Lot.
Lives OF Many Of the Worlds Greatest
Men Show That Mental Power and
Strength Go Together.

The popular idea that geniuses are
usually physical weaklings or men of
poor health is vigorously combated by
Prof. Rudolph NJ. Binder OF New York
university. AS a matter of fact. SAYS
Professor Bender, according TO the
New York Sun, IL Is only because there
has been so much comment about the
comparatively few physical weaklings
who were geniuses that the tradition
has grown that exceptional mental
power and bodily weakness are related
conditions.
Declaring his belief that there is no
weakling genius who would not have
been a greater one had he been of
sound body, Professor B.ader points
out that most of the worlds greatest
geniuses were not only healthy, but
often of more than ordinary physical
strength.
illustrations of this could be ex-
tended indefinitely" said Professor
Binder. "but il is necessary TO men
ton only a few shining examples
down the ages. Let's begin with Soc
rates. The great philosopher served
as hoplitc, which means that he was
n member of what we in modern terms
would designate as shock troops. He
was seventy years old when he was
condemned to drink the hemlocll.
Coming down many centuries, Sir
Isaac Newton lived To be eighty-fve,
and was strong and healthy and hard
worker till within a short time of his
death. Darwin was born with q rug
ged constitution, which he ruined
by his failure to care for it, but IL
enabled him 10 accomplish a remark
able amount Of work before he died
at the age of seventy-three.
IF proof were needed that Herbert
Spencer was born with an iron cOnsti-
tuition 1t would be provided by that in
Cident of his bOyhoOd when at the age
OF thirteen he walked 4S miles one
and with very little food during the
three days. Spencer is another man
who injured his health by the lack OF
care of himself. but If he had not been
naturally strong he would not have
lived to be eighty-three.
Even Shakespeare who died at fif-
ty-two. might be said to have lived a
good life considering the amount OF
work he did as playwright. actor and
manager. Goethe, an exceedingly busy
man. was in good health almost to
the time of his death at eighty-three.
"Of the four probably most famous
Italians Dante lived to be only fifty
eight, hut his life was one of arduous
labor: Leonardo da Ninci. an athlete
who outstripped far younger men in
feats of strength, was nearly sixty
seven; Micheangelo worked furousiy
most of his ninety years, and Calico
enjoyed good health till his death at
seventy-eight.
1T was because the population as
n whole was strong in body that Ath-
ems produced such a remarkable num-
Der of geniuses in the days Of its glory,
and II we want to increase the num-
Der of geniuses in the world today the
way TO accomplish it is To improve
the health of all the people
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Garner Hill, Gladstone, n. j.
Sells Rat-Snap, He Says.

81 sell and use RAT-SNAP. Like
to look any man in the face and tell
it's the best. It's good" People like
RAT-SNAP because it docs" kill
rats. Petrifies carcass-leaves no
smell. Comes in cakes-no mixing to
do. Cats or dogs won't touch it.
Three sizes, 35c, 65c, sips. Sold
and guaranteed by c. Il. Murphy and
Winslow Bros. Drug Stores.-adver-
tisement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

Charles. with his father and mother.
was spending the day at the home Of
his grandparents. When he had fin
ished his dinner he excused himself. as
he wished to play with his toys Upon
being prompted To say "Thank YOU.
grandma" he seriously added. GOOD
dinner-and good supper. too. hope"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
More Appropriate.

The Host of the Graball Inn-That's
a new pennant / had designed to hoist
over the inn. What do you think of
lt7
The Guest-yery pretty. Captain
Kidd flew the skull and crossbones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25

Photographs of stars down to the
sixth magnitude can be taken In broad
daylight. If the photographs are TAX
en- through deep red screen, the stars
appear with distinctness. Important
results are expected from experiments.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Among the Arabian tribes wher

Among the Arabian tribes. when the
master goes on trip across the coun-
try on his camel, he has two goatskins
filed with milk swung across the ami
mails back and the contents are
churned into butter by the rolling
stride OF the animal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-25
Still Survive.

ct have one grudge against Noah"
"What Is thatT
"He took lot Of old anecdotes into
the ark Louisville Courier-Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-08
New York Produce Market

New L Ork, April Z.
WHEAT-Spot firm; No. 2 red and
No. > hard 1444; No. 1 Manitoba 1884
and No. mixed durum 1861 C track
New York to arrive.
CORN-Spot firm; No. yellow and
No. 2 white 75a and No. . mixed rs
f New York all rail.
OATS-Spot steady: No. , white 46i .
LARD--Easy; middle west 1850
1885.
BUTTER-F'irmer: receipts 1O.501;
creamery higher than extras $50 q Sc ;
do. extras 80 score So: firsts IS to 81
score 33@34a: packing stock current
make No. 2 21@22.
EGGS-Irregular; receipts 4S,S45:
New Jersey hennery whites extra fan
cy candled selections 3S639.
OTATOES-Steady: Florida barrel
250@900: sweets. jersey basket 225@
500: southern barrel 275 G375.
CABBAGES-Qui unchanged
The raw sugar market was easier
but the demand was light and no sales
were reported. Cubas were offered at
us cents cost and freight, equal to
4.04 for centrifugal for April ship
ments at y cents cost and freight,
equal to All for May.
Raw sugar futures were easier.
Final quotations were three to six
points net lower. May 2.53. July
2.72, September 2.s9. December 2.94.
The market for refined was unchang-
ed at 5.25 to $50 for fine granulated,
but the demand was less active.
Refined fixtures were without tran
sactions. closing: May SIS, July 60.
September SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-08

from the other patriotic organiza.
tons in town TO make arrangement,
for the observance OF General Grant,
birthday on Sunday evening. April n
Chester Blake has gone to Sidney
10 visit his grandparents. Mr.. md
Mrs. David Field. for few DAYS.
Miss Alicia sweeney has returned
from North Belgrade where she Ia,
been caring for Albert Brann. Nho
has been critically III with pneumon.
la.
Mrs. Angie Jones who has been Wis.
iting her daughter. Mrs. James
Knowles for a few days. has return.
ed TO her home in Lewiston. She was
accompanied home by Mrs. knowles
who vii be her guest for time.
The Misses Elizabeth and Rachel
Foss have returned from a visit with
their grandmother. Mrs. Bodweu Eos,
OF Madison.
Mfr. and Mrs. J. r. Harris who have
been passing several weeks in ST. Pc.
tersburg. Fla. and also visited for
short time IN Washington. u. c. and
Arlington. Mass, will return today 10
their home in town.
Alfred stevens Is confined 10 M,
home with an attack OF the grip.
Sylvester stevens has returned from
East Livcrmore. where he was called
by the illness OF his mother. Mrs. Ma.
rilla Stevens.
Mrs. Mae Taylor and daughters. Inz,
and Eva. have returned from visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. John King OF Ch.l.
sea.
Mrs. Ferne Houghton and son Elmo
have gone TO stratton. where they were
called by the illness OF Mrs Aough.
toms mother, Mrs. Peter King.
Miss Helen Perrin. who is ATTENDING
Gorham Normal school. is passing the
Easter vacation at the home az her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfrcd
Perrin
A special assembly OF Mount Iobsn.
on Council wa. hold in Masonic hail ON
Friday evening, April Z, az $50 O'Clock.
The Royal and Select Masters degrees
were conferred on candidates
The Boys and Girls Club ~ North
Belgrade will meet this afternoon AZ
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Gleason.
Maurice FoSs has returned from
short business trip to Madison and
Bingham.
Mrs. Lucy Dollotr ~ Water street
has purchased the remnant business
formerly conducted by Mrs. Fred Lom-
bard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-08
4 HELD AT HUB.
lcantinued from PAGE Qnel

National Cloak & Suits; Middle West
Utilities, S; marlborough Rapid Tran
sit. 4.
J inspectors Hagerty and Farrell said
they saw the four men going from one
banking institution to another attempt
ing to sell the bonds. The inspectors
finally approached the men with drawn
reyolvers The suspects surrendered
without resistance and were taken to
police headquarters, where they were
searched.
On one man a loaded revolver was
found Russell had monogramed
watch with the initials p. G. W." a
watch fob bearing the initials &c. p"
and two pictures, one of himself and
the other of woman.
The men later described themselves
as Daniel Shea. a salesman. Of Newton,
Mass, formerly a bond salesman In
business in Boston; James Mcclure OF
Cleveland who police say was former
ly Boston pickpocket who had been
absent for four years: Morris Courser
of Cleveland and John Russell OF
Clevcland.s