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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
QUEER CUSTOMS OF AFGHANS
People Eat Only With the Right Hand
Animal Life Of Every Descrip.
tion Held Sacred.

The average Afghan has no particu-
lar fondness for wine or spirits.
Tobacco raised in the land is of In
ferior quality; the better sorts are
imported from Persia, Russia. India
and Egypt. Amir Habbibullah Khan
always had good private stock Of
Havana cigars. Both young and old
people take snuff.
Tea, sweetened and unsweetened, Is
the favorite drink and Is consumed in
prodigiOus quantities. When you go
to see an Afghan. you can hardly es.
cape before swallowing four or five
cups OF tea IL is, therefore, no triiling
gastronomic feat TO pay several visits
i'm one afternoon, the more so IL he
polite host with a view of honoring
the European guests) has the tea
served in big Russian glasses.
The right hand is always used In
eating and drinl-ng, the left hand be-
ing considered unclean.
Dogs though numerous and useful
are looked upon as unclean, and pious
people never touch them.
Animals that go badly lame on the
march or camels that get snowbound
III the mountain passes are abandoned
10 their fate. Afghans never kill such
animals, as we might do, TO put them
out Of their misery. They believe that
the lives of all living things are In the
hands OF Allah, and that man sins II
he presumes 10 interfere with the Su-
preme VIII. Afghans will not even kill
ileas or other vermin; they merely pick
them Off and throw them away =
Frederick Simpich and Hail Mira
Hursein" in the National Geographic
Magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
Chang Smoked Pipe.

Ii Hung Chang was the first to pay
me visit in my capacity Of minister
Of finance, Count Sergius Witte late
Russian diplomat, writes In the
Worlds Work. When we had taken
our tea, / inquired of Ii Hung Chang
whether he did not want to smoke.
He emitted a sound not unlike tue
neighing of a horse. Immediately two
Cinnamon came running from the ad.
Jacent room, one carrying narghile
and the other tobacco. Then began
the ceremony of smoking. Ii Hung
Chang sat quietly inhaling and ex.
haling the smoke, while his attendants
with great awe lighted the narghile
held the pipe, took it from his mouth
aud put ii back. 1t was apparent that
Ii Hung Chang wanted to impress me
with all these ceremonies On my part
| made believe that | did not pay the
slightest attention to the proceedings
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
Silks Caught Feminine Fancy.

Silk and fashion are closely linked
throughout the centuries. Modes
changed 10 conform to the new fabric
as 1t was brought into each country
There were the ladies OF Greece who
first discovered that the heavy orr.
entail fabrics could be unraveled and
rewoven, like their linen garments, In
TO flmy. translucent materials OF
wondrous beauty.
Ornamental silks were not intro
duced into Europe until 500 A. ID.
and with them came the influence OF
ByZantium on the styles of the day
1t was through the wars waged by
the Crusaders that silk weavers were
brought Into Italy, and the fame OF
Venetian and Florentlne fashions
spread abroad.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
Profit in Perfume Hunting.

There seems to be no good reason
why In this country the gathering of
understanding herbs and flowers for
the perfumery trade might not be
found profitable. 1t has recently be
come a considerable industry In rural
parts of England, great many WON
en and children having taken 1t up.
In April the picking Of cowslips be
gins, those flowers being In demand as
a cure for sleeplessness, and also fol
''potpourri" and sachets Broom and
elder flowers follow. Mullen and NAL
low, bergamot, peony petals. rose pet
ais and red poppy petals bring good
prices; likewise raspberry leaves
sage, mint, balm and thyme.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01

VIM. Horton, James Schnepp,
Jack Noble, Ryan Schnepp, Orville
Welch, and Laurel Welch spent the
week end fishing at Houghton
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank French Of Sc
vile Center, were Riverdale callers
Saturday.
John Sack of Edmore was in
town Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Britten spent
Sunday at the farm home of Howard
Longnecker near Vestaburg.
Mrs. George Chaffee and children
Of Ada are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Neil Van Alstine.
Hazen and Owen Welch attended
the dance at Edmore, Friday night.
w. j. Miller spent the week end
with friends at Sumner.
Glen Hudson has gone to Lansing
to work.
Mrs. Addie Burns has returned to
st. Paul, Mimi, after spending sew
eral weeks with friends and rela-
tives in this vicinity.
The many friends of Miss Twila
Bradley were pleased to hear that
she has passed the teachers exami-
nation SUCCESSFULLY. Miss Bradley
has been attending St. Louis High
School for the past two years, and
is Senior this year. She expects
to graduate with the class of 1922,
on the Sth of June. Nine students
from the st. Louis High School tried
the teachers examination at Ithaca,
only two passing, Miss Bradley be-
ing one of the honored pupils.
Willard Hopkins spent Tuesday in
Breckenridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Locey enter
tanned friends from Owosso last
week.
c. Nelson of Alma was in town Fri
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brown Of
Alma were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Noble, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Battles and
son Vincent, visited relatives near
Mt. Pleasant, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Locey were
Alma visitors Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Lalance and child
rem spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Cash Erskin of near Vestaburg.
Miss Lillian Harrison visited rel
atives at Ferris Center last week.
Mrs. Eugene Valance and children
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Valance North Of town.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
q SpOkes Around
The: Hub az

Still Nailed-Mt. Pleasant officers
have arrested John Rodabaugh, who
recently went to Mt. Pleasant from
Clare and opened dry cleaning es-
tablishment. They alleged that
Rodabaugh not only dry cleaned
clothes, but that he also attempted
to moisten throats that were dry.
His still is said to have been located
in his dry cleaning establishment.
Pioneer Resident Dead-Mrs. c. ID.
Jenison, for more than forty years a
prominent resident of Greenville,
died at her home in that city last
week.
Graduate Largest Class-Green-
Vile High School will graduate 81
seniors this year, the largest class
in the history Of the schools of that
city.
Another Bus I.ine-A bus line has
)een opened during the past week
between Clare and Saginaw.
Eighteen Enter Order-A number
Of Masons from Alma, Ithaca, St
Louis and other cities visited St
Johns last week TO watch the work
in the Order of De Molay, and saw
eighteen young men take the work
IN the st. John lodge. The Gratiot
men who were present at the affair
were much impressed by the work
and are very seriously considering
he establishment of De Molay
order in Gratiot County.
Hit by REHABILITATION Thurston OF
st. Johns was struck by a freight
rain at st. Johns last week and very
badly injured. Ordinarily the in
iuries would not be considered very
erious, but in view of his advanced
age of rs years, they are thought to
De serious.
Large Class-St. Louis High will
graduate a class Of 20 seniors this
;ea.. The baccalaureate address
ill he given Sunday evening, and
The commencement exercises will be
1old nett week Thursday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
Thursday (Thor,s Day..

People born on Thursday will live
TO good old age, and obtain great
wealth. They will be successful in
marriage and business, though some
what liable to accidents. Honesty.
discretion, and piety will be theirs,
and they Will stand high in church
and state. They may marry twice
and there is little doubt they will have
many children. Their health will be
good throughout their life aud they
may live 10 be over eighty.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
RIVERDALE

l.. NJ. Forquer is at Houghton
lake this week fishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Haines and
title son have returned to Fremont
lfter visiting for several days at the
lome of Mr. and Mrs. David Dutt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clare Mallory and
on, Horton, north of Elwell were
iere over Sunday, guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of near
Sumner were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
T. NJ Forquer, Sunday.
Basil Brtten has returned from
Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Scramlin of
rear Winn were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Britten, Sunday.
Miss leila Ban Alstine visited
friends in Alma Saturday.
Allen Highfield and Miss Frances
Dickinson of Alma were guests of
Or. and Mrs. Highfield, Sunday.
Henry Holland was home from
Grand Rapids over Sunday.
The Misses leila Van Alstine,
Jathline Cummings, Mary Holland,
md Miss Morris of Grand Rapids
spent Thursday evening in Alma.
Doctor and Mrs. Norman Brown
'idge and daughter, Margaret spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. David
Bush Of Isabella county
Miss Morris of Grand Rapids spent
he week end with her cousin, Miss
Mary Holland.
DR.. and Mrs. Highfield spent
Thursday with DR.. and Mrs. Chas.
Baskerville at Mt. Pleasant.
James Crawford of Ithaca called on
MS sister, Mrs. Millard Hopkins last
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurel Welch spent
Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs.
f. Z. Erskin of near Vestaburg
Mrs. Jay Van Leuvan north Of
town spent Wednesday with Mrs.
Peter Britten.
j. w. Harrison has been spending
The past week in Eaton Rapids.
Doctor Young of Shepherd, called
on his brother, John and wife, last
Tuesday.
The friends and neighbors of Mr.
and Mrs. Summer Hoxin, gave a
miscellaneous shower in their honor,
at the home of Mr. Hoxin's uncle,
Otto Blair and wife, south west of
Of town last Friday evening. Quite
q number from Elm Hall and Elwell
were there. Ice cream and cake
were served and a splendid time en-
joyed socially. They were present
ed with numerous beautiful and use
full gifts.
Rev. and Mrs. II. X. Strong visited
friends at Elwell last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harry enter
tanned relatives from Shepherd and
Alma, Sunday
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson was called
to London, Ontario, on account of
the serious illness of her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Jackman of Mt.
Pleasant called on friends in this
vicinity, Sunday.
Ray Williams Of Harvey, ILL.,, has
been spending the past week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams.
Blaine King was home from Eaton
Rapids over Sunday.
Quite a number in this vicinity
took in the dance at Crystal Lake,
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Chester Swarthout has re-
turned from visiting relatives at St.
Louis and Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ownes have
returned to their home in Windsor,
Ontario, after spending the winter
in Florida. On their return trip,
they visited Boston, New York and
Washington.
Mrs. Millard Hopkins spent the
first of the week with her mother,
Mrs. Agnes Crawford of Brecken-
ridge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE
DEMONSTRATION
MAY 20 TO JUNE 3

Don't put up any longer with that half
satisfactory or played-out stove or
range. Here is your opportunity to get
a Great Majestic Range, one you will be
proud of, at our latest after-war re-
duced prices. The cooking utensils are
thrown in absolutely free, during this
week only. 1t is the opportunity you
have long looked for to get the range
you have often dreamed Of You will
be money ahead by taking advantage of
this special offer now.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
This Oil May Cure Leprosy.

The use of Chaulmoogra oil has been
known for some time to have some vir-
tue I'm the treatment of leprosy, and
recently II has been discovered that
there are great many points OF SINH
lnrity between the germs of leprosy
and those of tuberculosis. This has
led to some government experiments
IN the direction of combating tuber.
culosis which Will be conducted at Ha-
wall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01

Come to our demonstration while the
factory man is with us. We want you
to see the New and Beautiful Majestic,
and know why it is so highly recon-
mended by over million users. Let the
factory man show you just how and of
what the Majestic is built. You will
marvel at the difference between this
Range with a Reputation" and other
flashy and new-fangled ranges.
Majestic Ranges are made in many
styles and sizes-reservoir on right or
left-white, blue or grey enameled fin
ish
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
TOOK OUT DREADFUL SORENESS

When the kidneys are weakened or
overworked SO that they fail to filter
and throw all impurities out of the
blood, the poison remains in the sys-
TEN and backache, soreness, lame-
ness and rheumatic pains are likely
to develop. Mrs. David Henry, 65 S.
Lincoln Ave-. Washington, N. J.,
writes: Foley Kidney Pills are do
ing me much good, both my kidneys
and the rheumatism. They took all
the dreadful soreness out Of my
limbs"
SOLD EVERYWHERE IN ALMA
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01

One thing the good Lord may do &C.
casionally, but certainly does not do
very often, Is TO combire In one Of
His creatures brain Of the highest
quality and a voice OF great carrying
power.--Ohio State Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01

Free TO Boys and Girls
We will have a quantity of interesting
Majestic word puzzles, from which YOU
will get bushels of fun. Come to our
store between
$3.50 and 4:30 p. M. Monday
and get one. Every boy and girl is well
come. wei
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
VETS HOSPITAL
IN MICHIGAN SURE
May Go to Ann Arbor, But Other
Cities Make Offers OF
Large Sites.

Detroit-Prospects for the erection
in Michigan, probably in Ann Arbor'
of government hospital for ex-seryice
men with mental diseases, frightened
with the announcement OF Senators
Townsend and Newberry that Presi-
dent Harding now fayors Michigan
over Illinois in his plans for hospitali-
cation OF World War veterans.
President Harding's original plans
called for the erection Of this hospital
at Great Lakes, H., despite the fact
that Illinois already has far more gov
eminent hospital facilities than Mich
igan.
That the hospital will be located
in Michigan is due TO the earnest Ell
forts Of the American Legion.
Orders Cancellation.
President Harding told Senators
Newberry and Townsend that he
would instruct the hospitalization COM
mittee OF the treasury department to
cancel plans for constructing such a
hospital at Great Lakes, Ill.
DR.. Frank B Broderick of Detroit,
state welfare officer of the Legion, an
nounces that site of approximately
200 acres is needed. The Ann Arbor
Chamber OF Commerce has pledged CO.
operation with the Legion in securing
such a site near Ann Arbor, and other
cities are expected to make similar
offers
Barrett to Aid.
DR.. A NJ. Barrett, head OF the uni
versity phychopathic hospital, at Ann
Arbor, one of the greatest authorities
on nervous diseases in the country,
has agreed to work with the govern
ment and the Legion If the hospital
is built there.
II has been necessary to send dis
abled veterans from Michigan to Hi
nois, Wisconsin ana other states for
treatment. Michigan has the greatest
percentage Of disabled veterans in
proportion TO its military strength in
the war OF any state.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01

Polished Solid Copper Set
The set illustrated at top of this adver-
tisement is of pure heavy copper, high
ly polished and of exquisite design.
Every woman falls in love with it on
sight-don't fail to drop in and see it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01
Special Majestic Ware

This wonderful serviceable ware, illus
trated to the right, is well known by
thousands and thousands of Majestic
Range users. 1t is the highly priced,
extra heavy, old time Majestic Set. the
same as furnished before the war.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-01

1t lessons her work and worry. It's ex-
quisite beauty, great water heating and
baking qualities give Joy and hap
piness to the whole family three times
day, every day in the year, for years
TO come. Certainly this is worth con-
sidering when you know the Majestic
costs less per year than any other range
on earth
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-12
SHOE rossERs ISSUE CHALLENGE

The Bethany Horse Shoe Pitchers as
ISOLATION has issued a challenge to tho
Park View team for a game to be
played at Bethany, Tuesday. August IS.
the game to be called at o'clock.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-12

the pageant very conveniently resolves
itself into these 80 episodes, and each
will he illustrated by dances and pam
tomime acting, characteristic Of the
various periods of history. The first
episode will include the early historical
dances and in 1t will be shown the cere-
monial Indian dances. early m!nuet
dancing. Swanee River and the Narsou-
vienne Several old Wheeling residents
will doubtless recognize some of the
familiar dances, and the costumes and
setting will be made TO conform TO the
dancing.
The Melting Pot" will he ths title
of the second division. Very pretty il
Illustrations of the foreign dances in
vogue today in the countries across the
ocean will be given at the Wheeling
athletic field on the evening of the
pageant. The Irish. Italian, hungarian
and other folk dances will be featured
throughout the episode. Miss Edna
Moorehead and Madame Chenault. the
directors of the dancing. are coaching
those who will dance to represent pres
cnt day nationalitics. Modern dances
will conclude the three episodes and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-12

mont that Mr.. and Mrs. Roy D. Jen-
kins have returned home from a two
weeks motor trip To this city. Column
bus. Marion, Toledo and Detroit.
Mr.. J. J. Jacobs Of Elm Grove has
left on two weeks trip TO Atlantic
City.
Mrs l.. A. Thistle of Slstorsville
and sister. Mrs. G. B. Slemaker OF
Tulsa, Okla, are spending few days
with Mrs. Harry Kirk Of this city.
Mrs NJ l. Wright has returned TO
her home at WarwoOd after visit
with relatives at Columbus. Ohio.
Miss Leonora BaeniG. instructor In
the Elliott Commercial school. will
leave in a few weeks for Akron, Ohio,
where she has accepted a position at
the Akron Municipal college.
William Duffy of McMCChcn has left
for Florida. where he will spend a
short vacation.
Miss Angela Dicgmiller of this city
is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Joseph STEM
der of New Martinsville.
c. r. Robinson has left on an eX-
tended tour of the New England
states.
Miss Zelda Wood and Miss Elsie
Schlemmer leave today to spend two
weeks at the Y. W. {. \. camp at Han
nihal.
Miss Lillian Funk. sicnographcr at
the federal prohibition office, Will leave
this morning for ParkcrshurE for q
visit with her parents. Miss Funk
will leave with her parents next week
Tor 4 motor trip through Kentucky.
Mrs. Frank Hicks and daughter,
Elizabeth OF the Island. Will leave to-
day for Middlcbourpe, where they Wi!
visit with relatives and friends.
DR.. and Mrs. J. NJ Houston and fam
lily. OF Elm Grove, left yesterday after
noon on two weeks motor tour
through Michigan and Canada.
Attorneys c. l.. Johnston and ]. w.
McIntire, OF New Martnsvile. were
business visitors In this city yesterday.
J. H Gray. OF Smithficid, w. Va,
spent yesterday in this city on bust
ness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-12
COURT SESSION
DOCKET LARGE
USUAL NUMSER OF CRIMINAL
CASES WILL BE HEARD AT
SEPTEMBER TERM
Charges Range Prom Murder to Sim
ple Assault Made on Youth.

The September term q. criminal court
will he an unusual long session. Inc
reason for the unusual long session -
that there has been no session of court
since last May. The grand jury meets
on the first Monday OF next month,
which markes the opening Of the term
The circuit court session Is expected
TO last about the same length OF time
sessions heretofore have lasted. There
are no extraordinary big cases schedut'
ed for trial At the coming term.
Among some OF the most important
sases To be presented 20 the grand jury
al the coming criminal court term Will
be as follows:
Mrs. Frances Gordon, regress charg-
ed with having murdered her husband
James Gordon at their home in the mine
settlement at Triadelph!a several
months ago.
Quincy Edge. 90 years old. OF Beech
Bottom, charged with manslaughter.
Edge IS charged with having driven the
automobile which struck and killed ia
cob WINNER on the river road south or
warwood several months ago.
W. o. Allison and Guy Norris, charg-
ed with selling worthless stocks.
Ben Benson charged with feloniously
cutting another.
IOTd JpUUS'sls utAl's NttthA Sou 'SA
cutting another woman whom she is
alleged 10 have found her husband with.
Dave Washington. charged with con-
tributing to the delinquency OF minor
boys.
James wilson. negro charged with
robbirg the home Of William Sadler on
North Main street last week.
William LaRue. charged with grand
larceny. He is alleged 10 have stolen
a motorcycle.
Frank Amsterdam. charged with hav-
ing assaulted a young man when he
caught him walking home with his
siep-daughtc-. .Austerman is alleged 10
have secured rock and struck the
YOUNG man n the head. causing him
10 be confined 70 a hospital for some
time.
George Brown and Clay McG-udier,
charged with stealing an automobile.
Edward Corbiu and Bill Johnson.
charged with robbery.
There are number Of non-support
cases and others charging contribut-
ing to the delinquency Of minor child
rCD.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-08-12

George Morgan. well known busi-
ness man Of Parkersburg. arrived In
Wheeling last evening on a short
business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Rhomer and
small son. Julian. Of Thomas, W. Va,
were guests in the city yesterday en-
route home from an extended lake
trip.
D. W. Tilman, in charge at the R.
& o. field engineers office in this city.
Is enjoying a brief vacation at Beth
Iesda
H. E. Wiehmtler OF the East End
will spend the week end with Pitts.
burgh friends.
Mrs. Harry Ruppe OF Pittsburgh
was visiting local friends Friday.
S. A. Hays and Fred King OF Par
kersburg are business visitors In
Wheeling.
Guy Hendricks Of Newark. Ohio has
returned home after short business
visit in the city.
Elmer Fitzpatrick. who has been
visiting local relatives and friends for
the past ten days. has returned 10 his
home in Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kirsch Of New
Martinsville are the guests Of Mrs.
Elmer Kirsch Of the South Side.
Mrs Bertha Williamson. who has
been Ill at the home Of her parents on
South Eoff street. Is somewhat i'm
proved.
Miss Anna Schairer is enjoying a
vacation trip to Detroit and other lake
ports. She will return in about ten
days.
Roy Slower OF the Mutual Life In
surance company Of New York. will
leave today for Wilmington. Del, to
spend his vacation at his home.
Miss Marie Jeavons OF Warwood Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Jack Mayer
OF East Liverpool. Ohio.
Miss W'iletta Hartley and Miss NIL
Idred Deibert Of East Wheeling are
visiting friends in Akron. Ohio
Word has been received from Fair