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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
Seek Elimination OF.
Common BQrberry

A vigorous campaign to eradiate
the common barberry in 13 North
Central States in being waged by the
United States Department of Agri-
culture, in cooperation with various
State and local agencies. In con-
nection with surveys to locate and de-
stroy the bushes in town and cauntry
widespread publicity campaign al
so is being conducted in order that
everyone shall become familiar with
the common barberry and the rea-
sons why it should be located and de-
stroyed. This publicity includes talks
and lectures before various gather
ings in the different States and the
wide use of articles in newspapers
and periodicals, describing the COM
mon barberry bush and urging its
removal.
In all the bulletins, other articles,
and posters published in the depart
ment, care has been taken to show
clearly by text and illustration that
the Japanese barberry, Berberis
thunbergii, is harmless. 1t does not
carry the stem rust of wheat and
therefore may be planted wherever
desired.
In some of the publicity articles
prepared by representatives in the
field this statement about the Japan
csc barberry has Internationally
been omitted. In consequence, some
people have come to think that all
barberries are harmful and should be
destroyed and not used for ornamen-
tai purposes in future years. This is
true of the common barberry, Ber-
beris vulgais, both green leaved and
purple leaved. 1t is not true of the
Japanese barberry, Berberis thun-
bergii, which is harmless, need not be
destroyed, and may be planted with
out risk.
The Japanese barberry usually is
a low, graceful shrub, usually two or
three feet in height. It's leaves are
small and the edges have no teeth.
The spines on the stem usually occur
one in a place, although occasionally
two or three are found together. The
flowers and later the berries occur in
groups Of only two or three, like
gooseberries.
The common barberry may reach
a height of ten or fifteen feet, the
stems usually are in threes, through
sometimes as many as four or five
occur together and occasionally only
one. or two. The flowers, and later
the berries occur in long dropping
cluster, like currants. 1t is the harm
full shrub. Destroy 1t wherever
found.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
DriUe Shows Lime
As q Soil Builder

Value Of lime in soil building will
be demonstrated in twelve counties
of southern Michigan through CO.
operative arrangements made by the
soils department at NJ. A. c., the
Michigan Central Railroad, the
France Stone Co. Of Monroe, county
agricultural agents and township
supervisors, DR.. M. M. McCool, pro-
fessor Of soils at M. A. c. announces
that the campaign will start at once.
The demonstrations will cover a
four-year period. One thousand tons
of lime will be donated by the France
company from its quarries at Monroe,
while the railroad will furnish trans
portation. A car Of lime will be
utilized in each county. The four
farms which in the judgment Of
county agents and farm bureau Of
ficials best represent the main soil
types Of the county will be chosen
for the work. On each farm six
acre project will be established. Lime
in varying quantities will be applied,
so as to determine its exact relation
to each particular type of soil. Other
commercial fertilizer will also be
used to a certain extent. Field
meetings will be held on the projects
as soon as they are under way.
This is one of the most extensive
land fertility drives ever undertaken
in the state, according to DR.. McCool.
Other railroads and other commercial
lime producers are expected to CO.
operate in similar campaigns else
where at a later date
Counties in which the demonstra-
tons will be made are Washtenaw,
Jackson, Calhound, VanBuren, Ing
ham, Barry, BeIrien, Oakland, Lena
wee, Hiillsdale, Branch and st.
Joseph.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
PH Help You!

That has been my work for over
twenty years. 1t is possible for you
to add 1000 to your capital of health
efficiency, success and happiness.
have helped thousands and have seen
them do it. Come to me and have me
connect you up with mighty reserve
forces you have long overlooked.
Practical, applied psychology, as
used by me, sweeps your mind of all
doubt, tightens up your confidence. 1t
clears your mind Of the fogs of fears,
timidity, lack of sef-assurance, and
gives you a new personality, self
confidence and winning power. 1t
helps you to concentrate, specialize,
decide, energize, and to act with pro-
found self-confdence which always
brings success. 1t cures your super
sensitiveness. 1t gives poise and
power that masters every nervous
qualm. 1t cleanses the whole being
of man or woman of the Toxine of
hate, bitterness, sefshness unfor-
giveness, revenge, and floods the
mind, body and soul with a radiant
spirit of harmony, gladness and joy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
SpOkes Around
The Hub

Bitten by Rattler-Little Floyd
Verellen, living near Brighton, was
badly bitten by a RATHER while play
ing, and is in serious condition. The
lair of the snake was found and its
entire family Of eight members was
quickly wiped out.
Meanest Person-Belding now lays
claim to the meanest per. on, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Wheeler of that city hav-
ing reported TO officers that a large
hanging basket of flowers, which
they had placed on the grave Of their
son at the cemetery, had been stolen.
Officers are looking for the thief,
and he probably draw about the
law'slimit if he is apprehended.
Window Peeper-Officers at Beld-
ing were summoned a few nights
ago TO the north side of Belding
where it was reported a window
pepper was busy They did not locate
him. He is said TO be tall man,
dressed in a brown suit of clothes.
Former Editor Dead-Horace G..
Miller, editor of the Mt. Pleasant
Courier, which was disposed Of few
years ago TO another paper there and
ceased publication at that time, died
decently at the home Of his sister at
Clio.
Purchased Elevator-F. L. Steb-
bins, l.. f. Kelsey and William T.
Coverdale of Lakeview have purchas-
ed the Almont elevator under the
firm name of the Almont Elevator
Company.
A Fish Story-State Senator FL
dred Of Ionia has a good fish story.
Recently while fishing in his boat at
Long lake, Eldred hooked a pickeral.
He stood up to reel it in, and the fish
gave a lunge and Eldred was pulled
from .he boat into the water. This
turned over the boat and he lost the
fishing tackle and the. Oh, What's
the use. You all know.
Stabbing Fray-Albert Berlin of
Olive township, Clinton county, was
arrested charged with having stabbed
Ebert f. Hamilton during quarrel
between the two men. He was bound
over to circuit court Tor trial under
bail Of $4,000.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
PSYCHE
ANALYST
MR.. GEORGE GRAY
Metaphysicidn
For One Day Only
Friday, Aug. Is

Will receive callers, ladies and
gentlemen, daily from 9 A. NJ. until
$3.50 p. M. at his private studio,
where he will give personal and pri-
vate demonstrations Of his wonder
full forces (sciences) to all who seek
advice and help.
The Applied Psychology of The
Minute! Your opportunity strikes
twelve. 1t is the high noon of gold
Ell chance, opening possibility for
you. The boom of personal efficiency
and power is on. II is that for which
you have been waiting, hoping,
working for, and nov it is here
your opportunity TO win health,
wealth, success in business, love,
marriage, anything, everything. What
j want you to know is this: That
right within you are limitless forces
awaiting to give you the fulness Of
all your heart desires. To crown your
life with achievement-to impart to
you brilliant success and happiness
beyond your widest dreams. Realize
and understand that you are not in
this world to be denied, to be re-
pressed, ill-health and still more i'll
conditions. You are here to have
your desires realized-to have your
plans fulfilled-to have your ideals
crowned with glory. You are here to
live an inspired, creative, constructive
and victorious life. You are not here
to fight for an existence, but to at
tract and enjoy the fulness of life
] want you to know you are creator
of life, not a desolate victim Of cir
cumstances.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
LEWIS DISTRICT

NJ. and Mrs. II. Parks are enter
tanning company from Lyons.
Ophir Haring Of Three Rivers visit
ed at Frank Rudd's, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Hustled Of
Arcadia called at Wilbur Pratts,
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Mcfarland and
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Beard attended
the East Fulton school reunion in
Sherdian's grove south of PerrintOn
last Friday.
Frank Rudd's entertained company
from Alma, Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
CARD OLE THANKS

Mr.. James A. Baker and family
wish to thank their numerous friends
and neighbors for their many kind
nesses in their late bereavement.
James A. Baker, w. r. Baker and
family, G. l.. Baker and family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
NORTHWEST SEVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Welch of Cold
water spent the week end at the home
of Mrs. Irene Decker.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Palmer and
three children took dinner with Mr..
and Mrs. +. Freed Sunday and at
tended the campmeeting in the after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. Dickinson spent
Saturday in Saginaw.
Arlie Ingram was Sunday visitor
at the home of Mrs. Irene Decker.
Will Myers and family have moved
into the Creaser house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Swan spent
Sunday afternoon at the home of J.
Inman.
Ethel lyman wrote the teachers
examination Thursday and Friday in
Mt. Pleasant.
Praise your neighbours garden. He
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
ILLINOIS PICNIC

The annual Ill. picnic will be held
in the city park, Alma, Mich, Satur-
day, Aug. the 26. Come rain OF
shine, bring your lunch basket, and
meet your old friends.
BY ORDER OF COM.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

A motor bus with glass inclosed
top proved a curiosity in New York,
recently.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

p. S.--If you are too poor to pay
me, come just the same and receive
my services free.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

It's q wise man who knows when
he is a fool.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

Don't talk. Say something, instead,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
If for Any Reason

You are dissatisfied with yourself,
your lot in life-come TO me and let
me advise and help you. Remember
i can help you-I can advise you
and point out the road for you to
take that will lead you to health,
happiness and success. No charge
unless | satisfy you.
Fees-Oue and Two Dollars.
Hours 9 A. NJ. to $50 p. NJ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

Praise your neighbours garden. He
may give you ssme,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
MR.. GEORGE GRAY

Studio Number-421 State Street
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-12-06

Children are sometimes several
months old before X IS discovered they
are blind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
THE WASHINGTON HORROR

TNllE collapse Of the roof Of the Knicker-
booker Theatre in Washington is n sad
commentary on the way things are managed
in the national capital.
Two feet Of snow on the roof seemed to
be more than It could support. 1t is not
yet apparent whether the building laws Of
the city arc framed under the assumption
that provision must be made to carry what
engineers in this climate call snow load
or whether the building laws we're violated
when the theatre was put up.
Senator Capper. Of the Committee on
Affairs of the District of Columbia. is already
saying that many OF the building regula-
tions we're disrcgarded during the period Of
hasty construction willie the country was
at war.
II this can 10 established the plain duty
Of Congress is TO bring the guilty to pun
ishment.
There is no excuse for permitting shoddy
work on structures to be occupied by human
beings.
More than 100 persons are dead in Wash.
ington either because Of shoddy work or
because Congress, which makes the laws for
the District, has failed 70 provide the nee
cssary protection for human life in the build
ing regulations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
WINTER

THIS, at last, is winter of the old fash
Il ioned pictorial sort. Many people will
pretend to hate it. Others will hSte it
with a depth Of feeling possible only TO n
man with an empty coal cellar. A few will
see It as it ought to be secn--as rather
thrilling proof Of the boundlcss versatility
of our truly magnificent climate. They are
people happily removed from the need to
plod about in cities or contend with the
hardships Of disrupted railway schedules.
They are of the country. for It is only from
the window of country farmhouse over
looking a valley or an unbroken stretch of
landscape that you may see a winter storm
at its best.
But even for city people q snowstorm can
be good. 1t can be good for the health and
for the mind. \ long walk in it Is more
stimulating than cocktails. 1t will maui
you like physical culture instructor. Peo-
pie flee away from what the resort press
agents call ''the rigors of q Northern win
ter and go to Palm Beach. But the best
that they can get at Bimini isn't half so
good for their nerves and spirits as an hour
of exercise would be with a snow shovel on
tho front pavements.
This is an optimistic view Of winter. of
course. OF what use is it to take any other
sort Of view?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
THE SENATE'S COAL REPORT

DROPHETS OF political evil NAV mourn
l. in public and rend their garments. and
professional pessimists may snarl accusa-
t!ons OF futility and coWardice against Con
gross. yet there are moments when il seems
only just to rise and remark that neither
the House nor the Senate Is az black as II
Is painted In the literature of the minority
party. Some such act OF recognition is
suggested by Senator Ken! on's report Of the
investigation conducted by governmental
authority into the soft coal situation IN the
non-uuion zelda Of West Virginia. Moth
ing more il required 70 show how far we
have progressed from those timorous days
when it was a national habit 70 believe that
rich and powerful organizations Of one sort
or another were somehow above congress
sional criticism or questioning.
Kenyon's report has an air Of frankness
and complete sincerity. On the whole. II
tends 10 sustain the major claims of the
miners. Nowhere II it hesitant in the in.
terest Of the Bourbons Of the bituminous
industry. Yet Mr.. Kenyon and his COL
leagues speak with equally critical frank.
ness of abuses of power by belligerent
unonists. II NAV be remembered that a
miniature civil war impended for a whilo
in West Virginia after armed miners had
attempted 70 force their way into large
mining areas from which guards in the en-
plOy OF the operators had persistently kept
the organizers Of the United Mine Workers
Of America that Federal troops were called
for and that hitherto there has been no
attempt 10 examine closely the nature and
origins of labor dispute that has kept one
of the richest mine fields in the country in
a state Of bloody turmoil for about two
years.
Quito as frank as Senator Kenyon were
those Of his colleagues who debated the
principles set forth in the report It was
suggested repeatedly on the Senate aoor
that any attempt to regulate the operators
or 10 penalize them for abuses Of their
power should be preceded by a law to
compel the incorporation Of labor unions
since the unions otherwise would be, I'm
mune in many instances from the operation
OF statutes enforced against the mine
owners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
THE AUToRUS PRoPAcANpIsrs

TNHE steps taken by the New York Citv
a Government 70 obtain legislative serr-
tion for the establishment Of municipoI brs
lines are regarded even by the Inltlators ne
unlikely to bring immediate results In
PRODUCTION OF bill in the Legislature at
Albany is sought however, for the purpose
OF drawing attention 70 important factors
In the transit problem and TO couiecturcd
solutions.
Commissioner Whalen recommends IN
appropriation of $25 900 900 and tbo in
stallation OF POI bus routes. He advocates
also the removal Of 100 miles Of track ovor
which 100 trolley cars are now operated in
congested districts.
IL cannot be disputed that this is dras-
tic program. It's defenders regard il as
eventually inevitable, alleging that the troll
ley systems are hopelessly hammered in
crowded metropolitan sections, that motor
buses will mean much more expeditious
transit and that because Of their higher
speed and ability 10 run around obstacles.
their daily carrying capacity will gurpass
that or the average electric car.
To such opinions the public OF London
and Paris have long been converts Surface
trolleys are excluded from the Strand Re-
gent street, Piccadilly and other tra6ic-
jammed London thoroughfares. Thev are
non-cIistent on the grand bouIevards Of
Paris.
The lines above ground begin at the
frontiers OF the populous centers Of each of
these capitals. subways carry the long
riders. Buses attend TO the surface require
msuts,
American cities, with their great areas
epd non European expanslveness, have un-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
THE GAY LOcHINvAR

CENATOR WARE has played many roles.
~ but none of them has been So romantic
as that OF the gay Lochinvar which he now
is cssaying.
The bride which he is starting out to
rescue from the "laggard in love- is the
woman vote. II he can win it the attempts
OF the other leaders will be as vain as that
OF the chiefs of the Nctherby clan who raced
and chased on Cannobie lea without catch =
Ing sight Of the bride whom Lochinvar lifted
70 his saddle on her wedding eve and carried
In triumph to his own castle.
ed Lochinvar is not planning TO use
torce. His Is the more subtle manner.
Armed with candy and caresses and flowers
and fattery. he has begun n campaign OF
wooing which he thinks will be so successful
that no rival can get look in. The ladies'
are to be nominated to Office and sent 70
Harrisburg if the voters consent. But
whether the voters elect them or not, the
distinction Of the nomination is to be be-
slowed. or course. the well tried friends
OF the Ware machine will not be turned
down. 1t may be that the ladies will be
allowed TO run in close districts where the
possibility of election is uncertain, What
ever the outcome, the Lochnvar from the
Neck can say in explanation that he put
them in the running, and that is more than
any one else has done. The Nctherby peo-
ple-that is, the anti Ware leaders-have
been acting as though they intended 70 com.
pei tho ladies TO fight for what they get.
whereas the cauny Lochinvar is telling the
ladies that he loves them for their own sake
and that there is nothing, which he does
not want, that Is too good for them. And
he hopes that he can get away with IL.
But the bride in SCOTS poem was not
won in this way. The groom took her, con-
kenting, from the ball while the craven
groom bit his fingers in dismay at the au.
dacity OF the better man The women have
not changed much since that day
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
LOOKING WEST

T'iiE W"st-Far and Mddle-hopes. IL
l. you believe its ~pokcsmen, TO inspire
mos Of the important national lpgisla ton
OF tho immediate future. Keep this in mind
and look West and you may experience a
mOmentary shuddcr. II is crime of sorts
10 smoke tobacco publicly in Utah. In
Nevada n Judge has just sentenced two
Chinese 10 death for murder in what the
Legislature Of the State calls a lethal
chamber.
The lctha chamber for the execution of
condemned murderers has not yet been built.
but plans for it are being drawn. 1t was
conceived by rcformers, who continue to be-
lieve that you can kill man and do it
kindly. They felt in Nevada that the
mechanism Of clectrocution is too revolving
and that the rope was worse. They wanted
to do away with the terrible i've minutes OF
strain and terror that Immediately precede
n legal execution, So provision was made
for lethal cell into which the condemned
man must go and pass the time as best he
may until, without any warning, the Jail
warden turns on the gas. Even the cum
bersOme business Of c!ectrorution and the
barbarous rope are mercfully swift in com
parison with the Nevada device. The period
Of ngon!zed waiting for a condemned man
in Nevada will in the future be days rather
than minutes long.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
Mernber Of the Associated Press
GOOD JOB WELL DONE

TT TAKES big emergency to bring out
4 the good there is IN a man or an organ =
ization. When the emergency has been
successfully met there is cause for gratu-
lation and commendation.
There we're not wanting pcssimists ready
TO prophesy that the city would fall down
on its first big street cleaning job. There
were not wanting machine politicians quite
ready to jubilate over such failure. But
the pcssimists worried nccdlcssly; the
gangstcrs have been confounded.
Despite the fact that the city has just
experienced one Of the heaviest snowfalls
I'm It's history and despite the newness of
the city cleaning department, the downtown
streets arc already in fairly good shape.
The city street cleaning department has
done n remarkably fine job. And good
citizens everywhere rejoice as they extend
ratulations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
Critical RecounItIon

FROM the Medicine Lodge. Kan. Indey
The trap drummer in the iaZz orchos.,o
had been hitting the hoorh. Uc haG sot
his music stand within reach. brt II startod se
to fall iio reached for it and il unsat ', oNd 'r
1.,l,; MT the bass drum; Tho drum rolled oSer ~"
%SoPoSe SyGppoS the GF,sh E cymba and upset the
the cowbelI. In reaching for tHo HnovHeu yG'ot over
the drnmmers feet slipped and bo ~ sot 'pphono mr
on the baby squaWhcr and the wood hIm hIooh !,
feII with loud crash on tbc 0Tu ,y,opm"i p,"cN
Mhat wonderful music" gursIcd thPdn! the ia1z
H xn 70 do,n n'S orGneStrn rel certainty keeps risGt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
Answers to SATURDAYS o,,,.

l. me centenary Of the birth OF Gencro,
cnt Grant occurs in April, 1922, General
q Cochineal used in making scor,o. A.
Is made from the dried bodiaaeV ayes
mi, insect round on the Mexican cac,Us Us an
first book of Samuel '"'ou III the
4, Three great religions orIrln,,,r -
semitic races are: Christianity uda1 IN
ism and Mohammedantsm ''' 'uUa-
D. Sanuel a. Iilden, on the Drroooro,,, ,
ticket, ran against RutherfnrIS "Iic r
iiayes % for the presidency Of tho tInI,e,G
6. The celebrated motto Of the Icre,o,
luton was "Libcrte Egalltc Ero,n r.'NO-
r, mite dAberty' Equality, FratcrIlt,ttSyr
l. l"S "Seoted Gd'ITer by y,c ct jean Yaljean was
Les MlseTables" 80 us novel
8. Socrates was bern In Il. G. 4ee and d,od
Q. Ten Pcpes have been named Plus
10. The name America IL Latin,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30

All this is significant not alone for the
points Of view suggested III the general de-
bate, but for the frankness of the approach
to questions OF national policy which in the
past used to be considered too delicate for
discussion by any Representative or Senator
with n political future to consider. Once
II was considered dangerous to disagree with
big business. More recently It has been
considered dangerous to disagree with labor.
1t is encouraging. therefore, to find more
or less conservative Senators who have the
courage TO do both
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-30
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