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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
ATTENDANCE At
ALMA SCHOOLS
SETS A RECORD
ALMA HIGH SCHOOL GROWTH
CAUSES SEATING OF PUPILS
IN THE BALCONY.
Indications for the
School Year Bright

All past attendance records at the
Alma Public Schools were broken
when the local schools re-opened on
Tuesday, although this had not been
looked for this year. 1t had been ex-
pected that the attendance mark
would approach very closely to the
mark of former years, but a tabula-
tion Of figures on the attendance at
the various buildings at the close of
the second day Of school as compared
with the same time last year shows
an increase over the record attend
ance of last year Of "a pupils. The
attendance at the close of the second
day last year was 1897, and yester-
day, the close Of the second day of
the present school year it was 1921.
The gain in the High School is the
most pronounced of all Of the school
buildings, and has created an excep-
tionally crowded condition, so that
the balcony of the High School has
been called into use in order that the
pupils may be seated in the auditor
ium. From forty to fifty students
are seated on the balcony. When the
tabulation was made yesterday there
were 362 students in the high school,,
as against an attendance at this time
last year of 800.
The attendance at the Washington
School is also greater than it was
last year. Wednesday of this week
it was given out as $50, while a year
ago on Wednesday it was 513.
Republic School as had been ex-
pected shows a slight drop. There
are 1913 enrolled this year against a
total of Ala last year a decrease of
less than a score.
Lincoln School shows an increase of
just four, the attendance figures for
year ago and this year being 435
and 439.
Hillcrest school shows a slight de-
crease. Last year the attendance was
115 and this year is 81.
Superintendent Luchtman stated
yesterday that the work in the man
ual training, and in the commercial
departments was starting off in fine
shape. The Latin classes have been
so large that they have been broken
into sections, and indications are that
in all Of the departments of the
schools the work is starting off in a
manner that speaks for a highly sue
eessful school year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
ALMA COLLEGE
PROSPECTS FOR
YEAR ARE GOOD
LARGEST ENROLMENT IN THE
HISTORY OF INSTITUTION
Is EXPECTED.
Formal Opening
Next Wednesday

Alma College will open formally
for the year Wednesday morning
when the opening chapel service of
the year is held and all indications
are that the attendance for the COM
ing year will exceed any of the past
years, and will probably tax the
capacity of the institution to the
limit.
Monday and Tuesday will be reg
istration days when the students will
be registering and arranging for
their class work, which is expected
to be complied so that they will be
ready to attsnd classes on Wednes-
day. Faculty members will all be
here before the end of the week and
will be present at faculty meeting
to be held at 800 o'clock Saturday
afternoon.
The opening chapel service on
Wednesday will be held at 1000 a.
M, to which the public is cordially
invited to be present. Special music
is assured for the opening chapel
service and it is expected that the
students will desire to hear from
Dean James f. Mitchell after his
years absence in Europe.
1t was announced by President
Crooks on Tuesday that expectations
were that the new rooms in the
east wing of the fourth floor of
Wright hall would all be ready when
college opens next week. All of the
new rooms in the hall are applied
for, making certain that the atten-
dance of women will be by far the
largest that the College has ever en-
joyed Expectations are also held
that the Zeta Sigma house and Pio-
neer Hall will prove insufficient to
house all of the men who will attend
the institution this year and Presi-
dent Crooks stated on Tuesday that
those who have rooms for rent, fur
nshed, or for light housekeeping
should notify the college if they de-
sire to rent them.
The chemistry building will not
be entirely ready when College for
mally opens next Wednesday, but it
is confidently expected that the re-
modelled building will be entirely
ready for use by the following Mon
day. One of the most troublesome
matters at the present time is the de-
lay in receiving stone tops for the
chemistry tables.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
Where They viii
Vote on TUESDAY

Six polling places have been pro-
vided in the six voting precincts in
this city, one for each precinct, the
first and second wards each having
two precincts and the third and fourth
wards one each.
Following are the places where the
residents Of the various precincts will
vote at the primary election to be
held next Tuesday:
First Ward, First Precinct-City
Hall.
First Ward, Second Precinct-Su-
perior Bakery.
Second Ward, First Precinct-Of-
flee Schick's feed barn.
Second Ward, Second Precinct
DeRushia Coal Office.
Third Ward-Arcada Hotel Office.
Fourth Wara-Edson-Moore Build
ing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
OTHER COUNTRIES
AID THEIR SHIPS
L. s. MAY BE ONLY LARGE Ma
TION NOT AIDING IT'S MER-
CHANT, MARINE.

"Unless Congress passes a ship
subsidy bill, the United States will
be the only important nation in the
world not granting government aid
in the maintenance Of a merchant
marine. Every other leading nation,
recognizing the Importance of reg
ular trade routes and the necessity
for merchant ships as a naval ad-
junct, provides some sort of assis-
tance to private merchant shipping.
"Great Britain extends this aid in
the form of mail subventions and in
one case has combined this with a
construction loan. For the current
year Great Britain is spending 137,-
800 pounds sterling on her trans
Atlantic subsidy, 100000 pounds on
the India service, 1885 pounds to
South Africa and $4,000 pounds to
continental Europe.
Japan established her merchant
marine by CONSTITUTIONAL and opera
tion bounties. The constructional
were discontinued in 1918, apparent
ly because the number Of vessels was
deemed adequate. The operating
subsidy for 1921 was 7,402,295 yen
with an additional 100000 yen for
mail subventions.
"The Government of Canada
was the lowest for several years. In
addition TO that, the Canadian gov
ernment contributes 27,500 pounds
sterling per year to maintain line
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
political ADVERTISEMENT
TO THE VOTERS
OF GRATIOT COUNTY

There has been some comment be-
cause | have not done more campaign
work in this County, but the fact is
that there is now 50 much work in
the Clerks office that | could not be
away very much without either neg
lecting the work or leaving it for
some one else to do, and l felt that
should put in what time l could
spare in the other Counties of the
District where | was nearly a
stranger. But / do not believe that
the voters are intending to vote
against me because | have been on
the job instead of running the roads
trying to get another office, and |
am sure that they will consider that
man who attends to the office that
he has will be very apt to do the
same with another. And | am ask
ing your support with this under
standing in mind.
6S-1c Il. l.. CASE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
CONGRESSIONAL
OFF|CE-SEEKERS
WE'RE SPEAKER
MEMBERS OF CIVIC LEAGUE
HEARD VINCENT, SMITH
AND LINDQUIST.
County Candidates
We're Also Present

A very interesting and most
unique meeting of the Civic Improve
ment League was held last Friday at
the home of Mrs. Frances +. King on
State street. 1t was interesting and
instructive from the standpoint that
the entire program centered about
the coming primary election, and
unique from the standpoint that five
political aspirants were present in
person and addressed the meeting,
setting forth their views upon vari-
Gus questions of public interest.
The meeting was called to order by
the President, Mrs King. Mrs. Will
cox read the minutes of the last
meeting which were approved Mrs
King then introduced Mrs. Colwell of
Ithaca who is seeking the nomination
for Gratiot County Clerk. Mrs. Col
we'll spoke for a few moments relat-
ing some of her experiences during
the past few weeks. She stated that
she had found four types Of voters in
the county. One is a remnant of the
cid Anti Suffrage party who object
to women holding office upon gene
raj principles. Another represents
superior sort of business men who
judges women as too inexperienced
in political affairs to aspire to Of
flee Of any kind Still another states
that men who need the compensation
which gees with the office are being
crowded out by the women, while a
fourth class of conservatives have
their serse of propre,y shocked by
women mingling with men in the
business world. She also stated that
women have come down off their
pedestal and are no longer a prefer
red class. However as yet women
scarcely sense the political under
current, do not realize the signifi-
canoe of ringism, the political boss
etc, and that they must wade into
political life most carefully if they
are not to be sucked in by this same
insidious undercurrenr.
Mrs Price, also of Ithaca, was
next introduced as a candidate seek
ing nomination as County Treasurer.
She stated in her address that today
is wonen's opportunity and that
women must grasp it and help put
forward the principles of the Sermon
on. the Mount. They must study po-
litical problems and learn to co-ope-
rate with men in governmental af
fairs. They must be at the polls
and see that their sisters are there,
must get out and hustle to see that
their choice is elected, must find out
the principles and qualifications of
the various candidates for office. The
new voter has much to learn. Women
are entering the political field and
are asking for clean politics and a
clean slate from candidates. She al
so emphasized the fact that women
should insist upon equal pay for
equal work.
Mrs. King then read letter from
Sarah Brodebeck, democratic candi-
date for register Of deeds, in which
she expressed her regret at her in
ability to be present at the meeting
on account of business reasons, but
in which she also set forth her quail
fications for the office she seeks.
Mr.. Lindquist Of Greenville, who
is seeking the nomination as con-
gresham from this district, was
next introduced as one of three men
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
PRIMARY IS
To BE HELD
ON TUESDAY
REPUBLICAN NOMINATION BAT
TIES HOLD CENTER OF
STAGE IN STATE.
County Campaigns
PrOUe Interesting

Next Tuesday the voters Of Michigan
will go to the polls TO nominate their
choices on the various tickets, and
with The huge Republican majority
that this state has the interest in the
primary is practically all centexed a
round the nomination fights that are
being waged for places on the Re
publican ticket on the November bal
lot. Other parties have few if any
contests for places.
The biggest of the Republican
primary battles has peen waged for
the nomination for United States
Senator with Patrick Kelley, John
Emery and State Senator Herb"
Baker endeavoring to take the NOM
ination away from Senator Charles
Townsend.
Three are seeking the nomination
for Governor, Groesbeck, Joslin and
Fletcher, but the nomination fight
here does not even appeal as having
a possibility of being close. There is
to apparent worry any place in re-
gard TO Groesbeck's S nomination. The
Democrates have a choice for this
place between Cummins and Balch,
at the primary.
For the first time since "Joe"
Fordney went to congress nearly "a
years ago the eighth district in en-
joying real fight for nomination m
the district and it comes only
. L Lo x.nt,xa,ooopf sc EarI,,aar
Bird j. Vincent of Saginaw, William
NJ Smith of st. Johns, Francis o.
Lindquist of GreenvilIe and William
Lash of Saginaw, are seeking the
Republican nomination with a view
Of succeeding Fordney in the halls of
congress. This fight for nomination
is holding a measure of interest I'm
the eighth that is only matched by
the senatorial campaign. There is a
well grounded rumor that the Demo
Gratis may attempt TO nominate
congressional candidate at the pri-
mary by writing in a name. No
candidate qualified on the Democrat
ic ticket for congressional candidate
by filing of petitions last month.
Two Gratiot Republicans seek ehe
state senatorial nomination from
the 25th district, B. L. Case, county
clerk, and Attorney Newell Smith of
st. Louis. For the lower house
place in the legislature the Repub-
licans have a number of candidates
who have been making a lively cam
paign for nomination. They are
Frank Oberst of Breckenridge, Jo-
seph H. Seaver of Ithaca, and David
c. Locke of North Shade, the latter
being out for denomination.
Five Republicans want the nomi-
nation for sheriff of the county and
have been making the warmest cam
paign of any bunch VINO have been
seeking nomination on the county
ticket. They are Joseph Grover of
Alma, Ralph +. Petit of Ithaca,
Earl Willert of Middleton, Walter
Thompson of North Star, and Ed M.
Struble of Arcadia township.
The county clerk nomination is
desired by four Republicans, Sidney
Evey of Ithaca, present county
treasurer; Harriet E. Colwell, C.
Earl Richards of Alma, and Calvin
ID. Wiles.
Belle j. Price of Ithaca and Frank
II. Howes are the two who are con-
Continued on page three)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

Next Tuesday the voters of Gratiot
County will choose their ticket for
the November election. AS my
friends know, | am a candidate for
County Treasurer. Most of you
know that / have had experience in
public business in the bank with Mr..
Price for six years, and as probate
Court register for four years. / hope
that you will feel that my experience
especially fits me for this place. The
women of Gratiot County constitute
one half Of the voters of the County.
Are they not entitled 20 some repre-
sentation in County offices? / would
be thankful for your support Sep
tember 18th.
BELLE j. PRICE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

If the confidence of my own people
in New Haven Township who have
elected me supervisor for three years
and justice of the peace for six years;
if the confidence Of the county board
of supervisors in choosing me as a
member of the county board of can
vassers for four years; if knowl-
edge of county affairs counts as a
qualification for County Clerk, / ask
the support of the voters of Gratiot
County for this position at the pri-
maries, September II, 1922.
Calvin ID. Wiles,
66-2w New Haven Township
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

To the People of Gratiot County:
AS you already know, l am cam
didate for denomination for the office
of County Drain Commissioner.
/ have conducted the affairs of the
office in a clean and honest manner
and the books and records are at all
times open for inspection.
l will appreciate your support at
the Primaries, Sept. II.
Sincerely yours,
Erva r Laycock.
67-2w Political advertisement
lDnliAinnI AdrorfiaarnanNl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
JOSEPH GROVER
of Alma, Mich.
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF

on the Republican Ticket at the Pri-
mary election to be held September
IL, 1922.
Several years of experience in the
Sheriff's Dept.
Your support is solicited. 67-2c
Vote for Richard for County Clerk,
Alma's Candidate, the only Candidate
in the North part Of the County-Po-
litical ad dvertisement-67-2w
Special for this week-Maple Nut
and Vanilla at 40c per quart. Deluxe
Candy Co., phone 89.-advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

| wish to announce to the voters
that | am a candidate for the nomi-
nation for sheriff of Gratiot County
on the Republican ticket at the pri-
maries to be held on September IL.
Your support will be highly appre-
ciated.
6S-1c Edward Struble.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

Special for this week-Maple Nut
and Vanilla at 40c per quart. Deluxe
Candy Co., phone 89.-advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
| wish to announce my candidacy
for Register of Deeds on the Repub-
lican ticket at the Primary, Septem-
Der IL. My service for several terms
as supervisor of Sumner and Seville
townships has made me somewhat
familiar with the county business,
and / will appreciate your support at
the primaries.
6S-1c William l.. Hutchinson.
Vote for Richard for County Clerk,
Alma's Candidate, the only Candidate
in the North part of the County-Po-
litical advertisement-67-2w
Special for this week--Maple Nut
and Vanilla at doc per quart. Deluxe
Candy Co., phone 89.-advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

Vote for Richard for County Clerk,
Alma's Candidate, the only Candidate
in the North part of the County-Po-
litical advertisement-67-2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT


To the Voters of Gratiot Co.:
AS candidate for State Represent
ative, | wish to say: If nominated
and elected, shall endeavor to be in
the future, as in the past, true re-
preventative. By this mean, that
the desires Of my constituents rather
than my own shall dominate my every
action. When desires seem to conflict
it shall be the greatest good to the
greatest number.
am free to act independently of
any social organization, party ring,
or political boss.
l. shall endeavor to use my expert
ence in the past to ripen wisdom for
the future.
Feeling grateful for past favors l
shall appreciate your vote Sept. 18th
and Nov. 7th.
Yours for service,
68-1c DAVID G.. LOCKE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07
WOOD FOR SALE

Dry Beech and Maple Wood de-
livered to your door. Price right.
+. w. Rudeck, Phone GIL. 67tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

Please remember l am a candidate
for the nomination for County Treas
urer at the Primaries next Tuesday,
Sept. II.
Your support will be greatly ap-
preciated.
6S-1c FRANK r. HOWES.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

n LUTHER CARTER
Republican Candidate for
County Drain Commissioner for
Gratiot County.
Place a X in the square.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

(Politieal ADVERTISEMENT
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-07

political ADVERTISEMENT
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-04
FIRST OF RECALL
PETITIONS HERE

Preliminary forms of the initia-
tive petitions which are to be
filed by the Portland Hotelmen s
association for the adjustment of
the present public service com
mission and the appointment Of
future commissions by the gov
ernor were received by secretary
Of State Kozer Monday night.
The letter of transmittal accom-
panying the proposed constitution
al amendment is signed by Phil
Metscham, F. w. Beach and r.. w.
Price of Portland. 1t seeks in
formation as to the form, kind
and size of paper Of which petit
tions referring such proposed
amendments are to be printed and
indicates that the proposed amend
ments are to be printed and indi-
Gates that the proposed amend
ment will be placed on the Novem-
ber ballot for action by the
voters.
The proposed amendment pro-
vides for the immediate expira-
tion of the terms of all three pres
ent commissioners and the ap-
pointment Of three other commits
sioners by the governor to fill
the vacancies SO created
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-04
CONTINUED on page two)
tConllnueu on pase two'
PORTLAND GREETS
MARSHAL JOFFRE

Portland, Ore, April 4.-Port-
land "said 1t with flowers in ex-
pressing welcome to Marshal Jof-
fre, hero of the Marine, and Nine.
Joffre when they arrived here to-
day from Seattle. A committee OF
women carried the floral greetings
to the train and later reception
committee extended formal well
come at the depot.
A parade was formed to escort
visitors to the interstate bridge
across the Columbia river where
exercises dedicating the Oregon
section of the Pacific Highway
had been planned. Portland
school children were gathered
along the route Of the parade.
Following the ceremonies at the
interstate bridge the marshal 's
party was to be taken on a trip
over the Columbia river highway.
A reception by civic and military
bodies and the general public at
the armory was planned for to-
night. The marshal leaves tomor-
row at one o'clock for San
Francisco.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-04
DECLARE DEAD MAN HAD
PLANNED TO TAKE LIFE

Tacoma, Wash, April A.
When the trial Of the case of
Mrs. Maude e. Stewart OF Kelso
against the Prudential and Mu-
tual Life Insurance companies for
$45, 900 opened in federal court
here today attorneys for Mrs.
Stewart announced they would
introduce in evidence letter
from Fred e. Stewart to his wife
telling of his plans to commit sui
eide.
Mrs. Stewart In her suit claims
that her husband, who was last
seen on a ferryboat crossing, the
Columbia river from Goble, Ore,
to Kalama, is dead, while the in
surance companies are withhold
ing payment Of his insurance pol
icies on the ground that he may
still be alive.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-04
TRIBUTE PAID TO
CANADA BY.JUDGE:

Paying tribute in eloquent
terms to the relationship which
has existed between Canada and
this country for the last century,
George M. Brown, supreme court
Judge, spoke before the Kiwanis
club this noon which devoted its
program to the Canada and u.
S. Week." observed by all clubs
of Kiwanians on both sides Of the
boundary line as a part Of the in
ternational policy of the organ
ization.
Judge Brown called attention to
the productivity of the agricul-
tural industry of the Dominion OF
Canada stating that it produced
II per cent of the worlds wheat
and oats; S5 per cent of the cobalt
and nickel products of the world,
and its lead and zinc mines were
the largest on the globe.
In wood production it is second
only to the United States, accord
ing to Judge Brown, and Its pro-
duetion of valuable pelts runs in
to millions of dollars yearly.
It's educational facilities have
increased 500 per cent within the
last few years, while its higher
institutions are grow
ing by leaps and bounds.
The history of the country was
reviewed by the speaker from the
explorations of Cartier and the
founding of Quebec by Cham
napne In 1905 down to the present
date.
''As the years go by, may peace
continue to exist between Canada
and the United States, said the
Judge in closing his remarks.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-04-04
LASKER ADVISES
PROMPT ACTION
ON SUBSIDY BILL

Washington, April 4.-Prompt
action by the senate and house on
the administration ship subsidy
bill was urged today by Chairman
Lasker Of the shipping board, at
the opening session Of joint con-
gressional hearings on the meas
ure. Delay may be fatal, he de-
clared, adding that the board
would "view with alarm inaction
by this congress- on the legisla-
tion which the president has ad-
vocated in behalf of the American
merchant marine.
Meeting in joint session to hear
the views of both those in favor
and those opposed to the bill, the
senate commerce committee and
the house merchant marine and
fisheries committee decided first
to hear supporters of the meas.
ure, then opponents, and last give
proponents an opportunity te
answer critics.
Contending that the question
of government aid to shipping, In
cluding subsidies. is an all Amer
lean one, the shipping board
chairman said the problem
should be dealt with by congress
in a non-partisan manner.
Mr.. Lasker sought the support
Of the farming interests, declaring
that no one has greater inter
est in an established American
merchant marine than the farm
ers. Stressing the necessity OF
prompt gressional action on
the administration bill, Mr.. Las
ker held that disposition by con-
gress of the legislation pending
before the two committees would
decide other issues potent" on
the seas for the next several gen
erations.