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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
MONET CAVE A
GOOD ADDRESS
WAS SPEAKER AT BANQUET OF
PRESBYTERIAN BROTHER
HOOD HELD FRIDAY.

The first banquet of the fall and
winter season of the Presbyterian
Brotherhood was held in the Church
basement Friday evening, at which
the Honorable Edward j. Moinet,
Judge of the Clinton -Gratiot circuit,
was the speaker.
Judge Moinet's theme was an
especially appropriate one on the
eve of Armistice day, the subject be-
ing Duties Of Citizenship" in which
he pointed out in no uncertain terms
come of the possibilities of the
American people, among them being
obedience to law, respect for the con-
stituticn, responsibility for the
Americanization Of the foreign ele-
ment, etc.
Judge Moinet pointed out the
grave dangers Of the segregation of
foreigners in our larger cities, with
its greater possibilities of taking to
I. w. w. propaganda and other un-
American propaganda dangerous to
constitutional liberty in America,
ard pointed out that it was the duty
Of every American to combat this
propaganda and also to use his best
efforts at the Americanization of the
foreign element.
He pointed out the evident desire
to shun jury duty, and the failure Of
he public to assist in gathering GRIM
iral evidence, in which respect the
people are not practicing what they
preach.
1t was pointed out that we have
plenty of missionary work to do at
nome in cultivating a respect for law
end respect for God. We must
be right within, he said, before we
can accomplish much good. To be a
good citizen, he indicated, a man
must have a respect for God, for gov
errment and for the laws of the
country.
In closing he pointed out that
there is plenty of constructive work
for every loyal American in preserv-
ING our country from the disaster
that inevitably follows lawlessness.
American citizenship carries with it
great privileges and great respon-
sibities, he stated
Joseph Winslow, was the chair
man of the meeting, which was fav-
orcd with some charming musical
selections rendered by Mrs. Harold
Moore.
One of the features of the evening
was the name of a song placed at
each table, which those at the table
were asked to sing during the course
of the luncheon. Mayor Murphy
table is reported as having carried
off the prize for the evening, no one
at his table being able to respond
with the song called for from his
table.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
CANCER CAUSED
1904 DEATHS
WAS SECOND IN STATE IN THE
CAUSE OF DEATHS DURING
YEAR 1921.

Cancer, which killed 1904 persons
in Michigan in 1921 and which, up
to October /, this year, had claimed
1888 victims is second in the cause
of deaths in this state according tc
figures given out today by DR.. r. M
Olin, state health commissioner for
use during National Cancer week
which opened Monday, Nov. - and
will continue throughout the week.
The number of deaths from cancer
in 1921 exceeded 1922 by 1875 and is
equivalent to a rate Of 800 per 100,-
900 population the highest in the his.
tory of the state. Figures show tina.
cancer is not confined to any partic-
ular portion Of the state but the
rural districts show more deaths
than the cities. Of the total cancer
deaths 41.8 per cent occurred in
rural districts, and the census shows
that only 38 per cent of the popu-
ation Of the state is termed rural
"Any disease that causes 3,304
deaths in year and sets up Il death
rate Of S6.5 is exceedingly serious says
DR.. Olin. During the great war the
United States lost about 10000 soi-
diers. During the same two years
100000 people died Of cancer in this
country. Cancer is now killing orc
out OF every ten persons over 40
years Of age.
Many of these deaths are pre-
vcntable" says Dr. Olin, "sincc can
Ger is frequently curabe, if recog-
nized and properly treated in its
early stages.
DIR. Reuben A. Peterson, professor
at the University of Michigan is
state chairman of the Michigan branch
cf the American Society for the con-
troll of Cancer. DR.. Peterson has out
lined a series of lectures all over the
state for cancer weeek. District
chairman appointed by DR.. Peterson
are: DR.. 3. II. Vanlouven, Petoskey;
DR.. James Bruce, Saginaw; DR.. b. w
Fralick, Maple City; DR.. VIM. J. Kay,
Lapeer; Dr.. Max Burnell. Flint; DR.
Francis Penoyer, So. Haven; DR.
Theodore Squire, Battle Creek Dr.
w. X. West, Painsdale; Dr. Walter
Vaughn, Detroit; DR.. f. c. Kinsey
Grand Rapids, and Dr. John Wcssen-
ger, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
REV. WILLIAMS
COMES FRIDAY
"FIGHTING PARSON" OF CHICA.
GO TO BE SPEAKER AT PRES
BYTERIAN MEETING.

DR.. Elmer Lynn Williams of Chi
cago will speak Friday evening in
the Presbyterian Church at 1880
o'clock, and those who heard him
when he was here about year ago
will be delighted to have another op-
portunity of listening to him. He
will be here Friday to address the
students of the College and has con-
sentcd to remain over the evening
meeting at the Chuch.
Some years ago Rev. Williams
earned the title of the Fighting
Parson" in Chicago because of his
fearless attack upon corruption
there. Recently he has been serving
ASIA speaker for the Intercollegiate
Prohibition Association. He is GER
tain to have a strong message Friday
evening on civic righteousness and
law enforcement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
ART CLUB WILL
GIVE. MUSICAL
FOR A BENEFIT
LOCAL ARTISTS GIVE SERVICES
FOR CONCERT TO BE GIVEN
HERE NOVEMBER "a.
Proceeds VIII Go TO
Welfare association

The Alma Art Club, with the as
sistance of the best musical talent Of
both city and college, is planning a
musical treat for the people of Alma
and vicinity. The Club will give on
the evening of Friday, Nov. "a, at
the Presbyterian Church a charity
concert, the entire proceeds of which
will be turned over to the Alma We'll
fare Association to be used by that
organization in their work this
winter.
All the local artists to appear that
evening are donating their services
for the event and music lovers are as
sured of a program which will be
very enjoyable and very much worth
listening to. The program will be a
mixed one aDd will consist Of solos,
male quartette, organ numbers,
trios, and readings. The Alma Art
Club is planning to make this concert
an annual event, one which music
lovers may look forward to each
year.
DO not forget the date-Friday
evening, Nov. "a, at eight o'clock.
THE PROGRAM
Organ
Gavottc (from Mignon) \
Song Of the Woodman ............ Synes
Overture to Stradea ...... Floto-Bucl
Miss Grace Roberts
Vocal Solo
Wonderful World of Romance
In An Old Fashioned Town W. H. squircs
Miss Marie Myrcs
Girls Double Trio
Parearollc ..............o .oaenbaek -Iynes
H,e Helen sharrar. Helen Fly. Iortcnse 'e"'N
Mackenzie. Margaret Ely. Dorothy
Young. Beatrice Snyder
Vocal Solo
Selected .'...'. y. iu;.''ti.:...,.... t...,..u,.
Vocal Solo
Fromilda Young
Reading
Selected. d.......................
Mr.. Lee sharrar
Male Quartettc
Selected Observation-Disclosures.
Chester Robinson; Lowell Hudson
Donald Smith, Julian Smith
Vocal Solo
The Cry of Rachael. Mary Turner saltcr
The Morning Wind. ..... Gene Branscombc
Mrs. Ruth Palmer Moore
Art Club Trio
Cobwebs ;.......,..,.....e..G Gerritt Smith
Mrs. Hazel Davis. Mrs. Louise Mac
Kcnzie. Mrs. Mildred Sweet Young
quist
Accompanies Miss Grace Roberts. Miss
Esther Zinn. Mrs. Lula Pringc, Mr..
Leath Mullin
Piano loaned by compliments of Sawkins
Piano Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
PROHIBITION
NOT FAILURE
SAYS PASTOR
GREAT INCREASE IN CRIME HE
POINTS OUT USING FIGURES
TO SHOW THE RESULT.
Data Gathered Here
By an Australian

That prohibition is not a failure
but a good success was pointed out in
q recent sermon given by Rev. w. l..
Gelston, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church of this city, who based his ad-
dress on data compiled by Clifford
Gordon, secretary of the Victorian
Anti Liquor League, following a
study of conditions in this country.
The address which follows is highly
interesting to those who have been
working from either angle in regard
to prohibitions:
"Rev. 3-'Hold fast that which
thou hast, that no one take thy
crown"
"a statement which we frequently
hear is that prohibition in America
is failure. 1t is made so often and
in so many different forms that even
those who believe heartily in the dry
cause are prone to wonder if it may
not be true. We forget that many
such assertions are a part of very
carefully planned campaign of propa-
ganda being worked out by the 'Wets,
and have a scant basis Of truth in
them.
'In view of this fact, am happy
to be able to give you today the re-
suits of prohibition in the United
States, as found by Mr.. Clifford Cor
don, Secretary of the Victorian Anti
Liquor League, of Melbourne, Aus
tralia. Mr.. Gordon was sent here
from Australia, a year ago to ascer-
tain whether the prohibition law in
the United States is a success. Upon
his findings were the decisions of his
own fellow Australian workers to be
based. AS an outsider he was in a
position to come to US and render inn
partial judgment in regard to what
he finds. He has now been at work
year, seeing all classes of people, in
all sections Of the land and as he
leaves our country he states unhesi-
tatingly his conviction as follows:
"Now, after twelve months of thoro
investigation | am convinced that
prohibition in the United States has
succeeded Moreover, / have collect
ed facts and statistics which support
the verdict, and which | believe will
be accepted as conclusive by any fair
minded, impartial Judge"
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
DEMOCRATS HAD
Bic LOVE FEAST
ARMORY IN ITHACA SCENE OF
A BIG JOLLIFICATION AND
CELEBRATION MONDAY.

Grat.ot County Democrats, feeling
the most enthused of any time in
tho history of the party in this
county, as a result of the election in
Gratiot, a week ago Tuesday, held
a big lovcfcast and JOY festival at
Ithaca in the Armory Monday even
ing, which was attended by all Of
the Democrats and guests that
could be jammed into the building.
Three long tables, the entire
length of the room were loaded
down with things to eat, and at each
place was radiant, smiling figure,
happy over the election results and
cheerful over the possibilities that the
future might hold. They certainly
believed in celebrating when the Gel
obrating is good and they did it good
end plenty.
The Democratic county candi-
dates were there. Their friends
were there, and the directing heads
OF the Democratic party in Gratiot
we're there.
John T. Mathews Of Ithaca, one
of the we'll known Democrats of the
county, was the toastmaster. He
called or the candidates and they
responded with we'll chosen words.
w. A. Bahlke Of Alma, Archie Nc
Call and Ray Mccall Of Ithaca were
other speakers. All in all it was a
most enjoyable evening, in fact the
most enjoyable that Gratiot Demo
Gratis have ever had. And why not,
they had dented Cratiot Republi-
canism considerably, carrying the
county for Ferris and Cummins,
eecting a member TO the house Of
representatives in the state legisla-
ture and adding more by electing a
sheriff. In addition they added in
suit to the injury that they had thus
done the Republicans by a reduction
of the Republican majorities for all
of the county offices where there
were contests.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
BEET DELIVERY
To ALMA PLANT
IS VERY SLOW
INDICATIONS ARE THAT PRO
DUCTION OF BEET SUGAR
WILL BE CURTAILED.
Railroad Cars Are
Difficult to Get

The Alma Plant of the Michigan
Sugar company is experiencing con-
siderable trouble in securing beet de-
liveries so that the plant can operate
and the probability is that the plant
will not operate at more than half
capacity during the balance of the
run because of this fact. The past
several days little has been done ex-
cept in the receiving sheds because Of
the shortage Of beets, but operations
got under way again this morning.
A large part of the tonnage of the
beets that the company has had under
contract for the local plant this year
has been at such a distance from the
plant that it is necessary TO ship the
beets to the factory by train, and a
great deal of difficulty is being ex-
perienced in securing sufficient
number Of cars in which to ship beets
to the factory from the various ship
ping points and weigh stations that
the company maintains through the
sugar beet growing district. 1t is un-
derstood that the greatest difficulty
is being met in securing a sufficient
number of cars from the Ann Arbor
railroad.
Just what effect this is going to
have on the operations at the plant
is difficult to foretell at the present
time but unless the beets come in
much more rapidly than they have
been coming it will be necessary to
reduce the sicing to one-half capac-
ity, working hardship on the COM
pany because of the increased over
head cost of manufacture as result.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
WAR STAMPS DUE JAN. l

, War Savings Stamps of the series
of 1913 become due and payable on
January /, 1923. The people who
bought these stamps will receive
their full face value redemption and
will find that the money they saved
five years ago has earned every
year about four per cent compound
ed interest,". In order to afford hold
crs Of war savings stamps an OPP
portunty to continue their invest
ment in safe government security
the Treasury Department is Offering
an exchange of War Savings Stamps
for Treasury Savings Certificates.
The certificates are issued in de-
nominations of $25, 500 and $1,000,
maturity value, and sold for $2O50,
$50 and $500, respectively. Holders
of War Savings Stamps can get
them at these prices upon applica-
tion through their own banks or
their post offices. Exchanges will
be made as Of January /, 1923, upon
applications presented between No
vember Is, 1922, and January Is, 10
23. Immediate payment will be
made in cash of any difference due
the holder of War Savings Stamps
if he takes the largest possible
amount of Treasury Savings Certif-
ictes on the exchange.
The growing inclination of the
PEOPLE to save and their desire to
find a safe reinvestment for their
money leads Treasury officials to
believe that a large part of the six
hundred million dollars in War Saw
ings Stamps soon to become due will
be exchanged for Treasury Savings
Certificates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
VINCENT THE
ARM|sT|CE DAY
SPEAKER HERE
MADE PLEA FOR WORLD PEACE
COMPARABLE WITH u. S.
CANADIAN BOUNDARY.
Race Cannot Stand
Another Such Var

Saying "Thc white race cannot
stand another such holocaust if it is
to maintain is supremacy in the
world,' Bird j. Vincent, congress-
man-clect Of the Eighth Congress
sional District of Michigan, Satur-
day, speaking az the Armistice Day
celebration here, sounded a note Of
warning to the countries Of the
world which are peopled by the
white race, and he urged a peace
throughout the world that was com
parable with the United States
Canadian boundary situation, which
rests on confidence, and not on armed
for.s ard armed vessels. His ad-
dress was made here in response to
an invitation extended to him in be-
half Of the George w. Myers Post
No. 1872 American Legion.
The Amistice Day celebration in
this city opened just before II a. m.
At 1885 firing squad began firing
or Woodwork avenue and promptly
at II a. m. Captain Hopkins of the
lO6th Cavalry Michigan National
Guard gave the orders to cease fir
ing. Then the parade formed on Su-
perior street in front of the city hail,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
Make Appeal for
Refugee Garments

Gratiot County Chapter of Ameri-
can Red Cross has just received an
urgent call for both new, and used
clothing, for refugees who have fled
from Smyra and other parts of Asia
Minor.
The call has come to every Chap
ter worker, both adult and Junior, in
the American Red Cross, asking that
clothing be sent at once to meet the
appalling needs of the refugees in
Greece. AS these refugees speak the
Greek language, they have been
taken by British, American, French
and Italian ships and put ashore
either on the Greek mainland or the
Greek islands, of which many lie be-
tween Smyrna and Greece.
The .able-bodied men among the
Greeks have largely been seized and
imprisoned, or have been driven into
the interior Of Asia Minor, the re-
suit being that the refugees for
whom help is now required consist
chiefly of women and children, with
small percentage of feeble and old
men.
The types of clothing needed are
all kinds of warm serviceable, cloth
irg, including coats, suits, dresses,
Undertaking, stockings, and shoes
for men, women, and children.
Anyone having out-grown or used
garments which can be contributed
to help meet this emergency are re-
quested to send them, or phone Red
Cross Headquarters, 307, Ithaca,
Michigan, and they will be shipped
Immediately, per Instructions from
the Division Office as the need is
Vrpat
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
PROMINENT ALMA
WOMAN Is DEAD
MRS. X. J. FRAkER DIED sun
DAY AT HOME OF RELATIVE
AT ROYAL OAK.

Mrs. Ransom J. Fraker, a highly
respected resident of this city for
many years, passed away Sunday,
November II, at the home of rel
etive at Royal Oak, where she and
Mr.. Fraker were visiting. Her death
was unexpected and came as big
shock to her many friends in this
city. Mrs. Frakcr was 50 years and
II months of age.
The body was brought to Alma
from Royal Oak, and the funeral
services were held at the Presbyterian
Church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock, Rev. Willis l.. Gelson, offic-
ating.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
MATER Of ALMA
GIVEN AN. 0. k.
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
FINDS THAT CITY'S WATER
Is FREE OF GERMS.

William r. Reynolds, city mana
ger, has recently received letters
from Edward ID. Rich, director of the
bureau Of engineering of the Mich
igan Department of Health at Ian
sing, following tests of the munici-
pal water supply here, which shows
that the city water is pure and safe.
Manager Reynolds submitted the
city water to the health department
after it had been chlorinated just as
il goes out through the mains for
consumption in the city, and also the
water from the city wells before it
has been chlorinated. Tests reports
accompanied the letters, and indicat-
cd that the chlorinated water was
practically germ free, and that the
water not chlorinated was nearly SO.
Both are reported as safe by the
Michigan Department Of Health, be-
cause Of the excellent condition of the
water.
The letters regarding the water
are almost identical in form, and one
Of them follows:
November 10,1922.
Mr.. W. +. Reynolds,
Alma, Michigan.
Dear Sir:-
The incloscd laboratory report on
sample Of water from your city sup
ply shows no evidence of dangerous
contamination.
Very truly yours
Bureau of Engineering
Edward ID. Rich, Director.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
MAYNARD CLARK DIES

Maynard Francis Peck Clark was
born April "a, 1909, and departed
this life Nov. IL, 1922, aged 13
years, six months and 1S days. He
had lived his entire life in this vicin-
ity and was loved by all who knew
him.
He leaves to mourn his departure
of earthly life, his parents, grand
parents and other relatives and hosts
Of friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
PLAN FOR WINTER TRAVELLERS

The Pennsylvania Railroad has
placed in service the full winter sche-
dule of "The Southland" its all-steel
train with through sleeping cars and
coaches from Chicago, Grand Rapids,
Cleveland, Columbus and indianapolis
to Jacksonville. Beginning December
l6, the Chicago sleeper will be oper-
ated through to st. Petersburg.
1t is anticipated that the Florida
travel this winter will be heavier than
in any previous season. Florida ho-
tells are preparing to entertain a
large clientele who visit the penin-
sula regularly; also many others who
will take winter vacation in Florida
for the first time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
OBITUARY

Mary Block was born at Stettin,
Germany, Aug. %, 1S46 being one of
family of fifteen children. When
fourteen years old, her family came
to the United States, settling in Caz-
cnovia, n. Y. AT the age of twenty
she was married to George M. Hut
csinson. Four children were born to
this union, two dying in early child
hood
The family came to Michigan il:
1886 and settled in Alma which has
since been her home with the excep-
tion of two years spent in Rochester,
Indiana. She was member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and was
a woman whose beauty of character
and Christian life will ever be a
blessed memory, not only to her fam
iIy, but to all who came in contact
with her.
After an illness Of several months
she entered into rest, Nov. 8, 1922.
Her husband passed away Jan. 4,
1919. Two children were left to
mourn her loss, Mr.. Louis Hutchin-
son and Mrs. Pearl Decker, also
three grandchildren all of this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
DIED ON WEDNESDAY,

Mrs. James Blackford, well
known resident of this city, passed
away Wednesday morning, death be-
ing due to typhoid fever. The funer-
al will be held Saturday afternoon at
2:30 at the M. Z. Church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16

IN the following or
der: Alma College
Band, Colors, Troop
c 106th Cavalry,
George w. Myers
Post No. 1872 Amer
lean Legion, WON
ans Auxiliary, and
citizens. The par
adc marched west
to S t ate street,
north on State TO
Downie, W est on
Downie to = ar k
south en- Park to
Superior and west
on perior to
State. At this point
the parade broke.
Speaking fro m
{ h c Cavalry unit
truck, Commander
G. Il. Robinson OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16

the local legion post asked for COM
plctc silence fer one full minute a.
mark of respect to the soldier dead
in France. Commander Robinson
then introduced Comrade Bird j.
Vincent Of the Saginaw Pos. as the
speaker Of the day.
In opening his address Congress
man-elect Vincent asked his audience
to pardon a personal word, and told
Of the pleasure that it gave him to
come to Alma to speak-Alma an
outpost during the primary cam
paign for himself.
Continued from page one)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
ATTENTION

/ wish to thank everyone who in
anyway assisted me in my candidacy
for Register Of Deeds. / appreciate
the support that enabled me to carry
Is Of the 20 precincts of the county.
Sara o. Brodebeck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16

II has been demonstrated that the
larynx is capable of 10000 adjust
ments Of shape in voice productions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16

Eight soldiers attached to the
French army on the Rhine were re-
Gently convicted Of being German
spies. All confessed to having oper-
ated within the French ranks since
1921.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16
Tractor School
Soon at NJ. A. e..

The first of four special Sne month
courses i'm Truck and Tractor opera
tion will open at the Michigan Ag-
ricultural College on November 27,
running until Dec. %, according to
announcement made by Ashley M.
Berridge, assistant director of win
ter short course work at the college.
The truck and tractor courses,
which give practical instruction in
the care and operation of all forms
of farm, gasoline power, have prov
ed increasingly popular during recent
years, craving large enrolment from
Michigan cities as well as from the
rural sections OF the state. The
courses are open to al men of the
state ever sixteen years Of age.
Information regarding the courses
and admission may be had by writ
ing to Director of Winter Courses,
Michigan Agricultural College, East
Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-16

Four American college boys of
good families worked their way
across the Atlantic as ordinery sail
crs. At the end of the trip the cap
tain gave to each an American
cent as a reward for their good work.