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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
BEST SELLERS BRIEF REIGN
Analysis of Most Popular Novel Shows
Why the Quality Falls Short
of Greatness.

The "best seller" may be great, but
weak book, no matter how readable,
because ordinarily it has only the ele-
ments of popularity to go on, and sue
ceeds by their number and timeliness
instead of by fineness and truth.
A second rate man can compound a
best seller if his sense for the popular
is first-rate. In his books the instinc-
tive emotions are excited over broad
area, but rapidly sink again. No better
examples can be found than in the
sword and buckler romance of our
90s, which set us all for a while think
ing feudal thoughts and talking shall
low gallantry. Now it is dead, stone
dead, not even the movies can revive
it. The emotions it aroused went fat
over night Much the same is true Of
books that trade in prejudice. like the
white slave stories of a decade ago.
Thus the profitable ship Popularity
can be kept upright for a little voy-
age with light ballast of prejudice or
sentiment, and this, prevailingly, Is all
her cargo. But the wise writer, If he
is able as Scott and Dickens and
Clemens were able, freights her more
deeply. AS for the good reader, he
will go below to inspect before the
voyage begins; or, if in mid-career he
likes not his carrier. take off in his
mental airplane and seek another
book.-Henry Seidel Candy In the
Century Magazine.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Turn to the Riuht.

Here! NOw!" yelled Constable
Slackputter of Petunia. What in tor.
ment dye mean by fiddlin' and philan-
dering all over the streets with that
there automobile the way you've been
a doing?"
This is my first car" answered the
offender, land haven't more than half
learned how to drive it yet. 1 want to
turn around, but there doesn't seem to
be room enough in any of the streets
here"
.'Well, you just drive over to Torpid.
vile, six miles away, circumIavigate
the public square there, come back
here and you'll be turned around
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11

Quick; is it seriousT' he asked.
jumping up and starting for his hat.
Cant tell you that; it may be.
You can go in the car with me-
Tense and white faced, he followed
her out of the building and into the
limousine. Not word was exchanged
on the way home. They hurried up
the front steps and Mrs. Peabody
forced him to wait in the drawing
room a second. She returned almost
Immediately with Betty by the hand.
When they saw each other both nearly
collapsed.
81 thought you said there was some
thing the matter with her." the man
said at last, regaining himself.
There is" said Mrs. Peabody, hold.
ing on to the squirming Betty. "Sha
told you story and it's killing her,
She said she didn't love you any
more and she owned up to me she
did"
Betty wriggled and tried to escape,
then turned and buried her face on
Mrs. Peabody's shoulder. She beck
oned to the man, standing like one
frozen in the middle of the floor. A
flush overspread his face as he shook
his head. Mrs. Peabody gave him one
look, the look she used to use on Joe
when he tried to disobey her. It
worked, and in another second she
was slowly pushing Betty into her
lovers arms.
you're two of the headiest chill.
dren l ever saw, and I've good mind
to spank you both," she said as she
left the room.
Two hours later they came out in
search of Mrs. Peabody.
81 see now it was all my fault"
said Betty. 81 can hardly believe l
was willing to give up my whole life's
happiness for such little thing"
cts always little thing, honey"
said Mrs Peabody. "And now I've
tended to my business, l reckon I'd
better be gettin' back to pa and Joe
and the settin' hens. 'Spect that place
is no end of a sight"
"But you will come back for the
wedding?" they asked. you must;
we couldn't get married without
you
"If that's how it is, I reckon I'll
just have to-" she smiled, 'since my
hearts so plumb set on seem you two
youngsters married"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Neatly Put.

A famous Russian dancer In this
country, who is himself a good musi-
clan, was once a guest at a reception,
where, without wincing, he listened 10
pianoforte performance, more
vigorous than skillful, on the part Of
the daughter of the house.
"And how do you like. the young
lady's playing?" some one asked the
dancer.
"Ah, madam" replied he, very tact
fully, 81 think the young lady has a
very firm tread."-Exchange
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Powerful.

"Old Rip Radges, that's been wal
lerin' in his sins for forty years. was
converted at the revival last night"
said Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge.
Ark. '"That there evangelist is power
full preacher"
"He shore is 70 returned an acquafnt<
ance. 81 live half a mile away, and
right when he got to the top of his
hollerin' at Satin last night, b'dogged
if the clock at MY house didn't stop e"
kansas City Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
He Goes Back.

Old Ponce de Leon got on a street
car and started in quest of the foun.
tain of eternal youth. And as he
went along he read the advertise
ments.
New teeth for old.
Monkey glands make you young.
Elixir of Pep.
"Stop the car, conductor" yelled
Ponce de Leon. ,'I'm going in the
wrong direction. "-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
His First Elenhant

Glenn Max, of Danville, Ind, Is
three years old and observing Glenn
attended the Yankee circus at the
fair ground and saw an elephant for
the first time.
With much establishment he ex-
claimed: "Oh, mamma, it eats with
its tail. Indianapolis News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Conversational Standbys

Suppose we could communicate
with the Martians?"
"Well?'
"They might talk Of something We
never heard about"
"That wouldn't make any difference.
We could reply, Quite So Yes, in
deed You don't say and Really
just as we always do in a case like
that" -Birmingham Age-Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
She Said 1t.
90 d7d Iof Packages. EVerywhere

She Said 1t.
My small daughter mad a habit of
asking every one to stay for the next
meal, no matter who it was.
One day l was tired, and as one Of
my friends was coming over 1 told
Jeanette that l would spank her if
she asked this woman to stay for sup
per.
In due time my guest arrived and
as soon as she was seated Jeanette
said: "Can you stay for supper?
Mamma said if l asked you she would
spank me" -Exchange.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Shave With Cuticura Soan

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no irri-
tation even when shaved twice daily.
One soap for all uses-shaving bathing
and shampooing.-Adv
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Cut the kissinu Short.

Hub-(sampling wife's purchaser
"These oranges are sour.
Wife-That's strange! The grocer
told me they were sunkissed oranges
from California.
Hub guess the movie censors
must have limited the length of the
kiss-Boston Evening Transcript.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
YounQ America.

do you remember when you were
ten and steered your mother to the
toy department.?
Eyes. My little daughter of the
same age now steers me to the dia-
mond department"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
important to Mothers
Depends on the Result,

Don't you admire determination in
a mans character?"
THAT depends. If it brings success
I praise it as a splendid perseverance,
If failure, 1 denounce it as COMPOUNDED
obstinacy."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-08-11
Epitaph!

"Here Lies a Fisherman"
They keep it up even when they
are dead.-Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
NOMINATION
FIGHT ENDED
VINCENT WINNER WHEN COURT
REJECTS PETITION FOR
MANDAMUS.

The decision on Friday Of the Mich
igan Supreme Court on the applica-
tion of William NJ. Smith for a writ
of mandamus to compel the Saginaw
County Board of Canvassers to re-
count certain precincts in that county
took away the last possibility of the
st. Johns man to upset the apparent
victory Of Bird j. Vincent of Saginaw
jim the Eighth District congressional
nomination fight at the primary, and
made absolutely certain that Vincent
was the nominee.
The Supreme Court was unanimous
in its verdict on the application for
the writ.
In denying the application for the
writ the court held that the provi-
sions Of the 1921 primary law are
mandatory as they pertain to the
sealing Of the ballot boxs with the
metallic self-sealing device, which is
furnished with the election supplies,
and as they pertain to the endorse
ment on the packages or rolls Of bal
lots after they have been counted by
the inspectors of election, and then
placed in the ballot boxes. The law
provides for the endorsement Of the
packages or rolls as to kind and num-
Der of ballots contained in each pack
age.
In its decision upon the legal ques-
tions involved the court held with the
Saginaw Board Of Canvassers, who
refused TO recount certain precincts
in that county, due to the fact that
in some precincts in that county, due
to the fact that in some precincts the
ballot boxes were not properly sealed
and in few others because the pack
ages or rolls of ballots in the boxes
were not endorsed by the inspectors
Of election as the law sets forth.
The decision of the court thus
makes Bird j. Vincent the nominee of
the Republicans of the Eighth Con
gressional District by plurality
over William NJ. Smith by total Of
191 votes. In the various counties,
which comprise the district during
the recount Vincent gained slightly in
the total number of votes during the
recount, these gains coming in coun-
ties other than Saginaw. In Sagi-
nav county through clerical errors
nominee lost ten votes during the re-
count. Prior to the recount it seemed
that Vincent was the nominee by a
plurality of about l20 votes. Vim
cents biggest gain came in Shiawas-
see county. In Montcalm and Ionia
counties he gained very few votes,
and in Clinton county Smith made a
gain of single vote.
The case before the Supreme Court
was entirely based on the construc-
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
CONsTR TRUCT|0N
IS PROCEE DING
At RAPID PACE
MATERIAL HAS ALL ARRIVED
OR HAS BEEN SHIPPED FOR
THE GYMNASIUM.
No More Delays
Are NOU Expected

The delays to which the construc-
ton work Of the new 100000 gym
nasium-audtorium at Alma College
has been subjected to because of the
difficulties in securing materials are
now believed to have been entirely
done away with and it is expected
that the work from now on will pro-
ceed with rapidity.
The concrete work for the new
structure has been all completed. ex-
cept for the laying Of the floors of
the building and the work of laying
brick is we'll under way. The brick
that will be needed for the work has
all been received or has been shipped
so that there will be no material de-
lays in this respect.
The brick for the exterior finish Of
the walls is a dark red and in the
laying of the brick the Flemish bond
binding is being used The binding
brick of the Flemish bond is of a
slightly darker red than the other
brick. A red mortar is being used
with the exterior brick work. The
interior brick are yellow-brown in
color, with which a yellow mortar is
being used.
All of the piping in the structure
has been finished, except of course
for the installation of the fixtures,
which will not be done until the build
ing is nearly completed. As soon as
the building is enclosed the piping for
10th heat and water will be connect
cd up.
All Of the steel frame work that is
needed for the structure has either
arrived or has been shipped and as
a result there will be no delays from
this score in the construction work,
which is now going forward rapidly
Before snow flies it is anticipated
that the entire structure will be en-
closed and that there will be no ser
ious delay Of any kind because Of
cold weather.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
NcGdlU Spoke
Here Tuesday

DR.. James S. McGaw, general sec
retary Of the National Reform Asso-
citation spent Tuesday in Alma. DR..
McGaw is visiting Michigan Cities
with the hopes of seeing legislation
enacted in the state which will make
the Bible a part of the corriculum
of the public school
DR.. McGaw spoke three times on
Tuesday. His Closing lecture was
delivered before a representative au-
dience at +. Superior Christian
church in the evening.
DR.. McGaw is a big man physi-
cally and intellectually. He is the
outstanding speaker of his organiza-
ton. The object of this organization
is 10 Chrstianize the institutional
life of our country-'to carry the
teachings and principles Of the Chris
tian religion into its entire social
fabric.
The visitor insisted that inasmuch
as the supreme court explicitly ue-
clared in 1892 "This is a Christian
Nation, the nation in its schools
should familiarize its young with
what is Christian in its own life and
character; for example the nature
and character of the oath, with its
solemn appeal to God as one shall
answer at the last day, which is re-
quired Of witnesses, jurors and public
officials generally. This it was in
sisted is essential to desirable cti-
zcnship in a Christian Country.
Dr. McGaw has an inborn talent
for public speaking. He links great
principles with passing events and
links both with sufficient Irish wit
and enthusiasm to inspire his hear
ers with his own faith and sincerity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
ROAD MEETING
HELD IN ALMA
FRIDAY NIGHT
BOOSTED PROPOSED PAVEMENT
on MIG EAST FROM ALMA
TO COUNTY LINE.
Expect Supervisors
To Favor the Matter

Last Friday evening one Of the
most successful road meetings ever
held in the county was held at the
city hall in Alma and had for its OBJ
ject the boosting of the proposed
paved road east from Alma on the
Saginaw road, NJ -16, to the county
line, to connect with the proposed
paving on the state trunk line west
from Saginaw. In particular it had
for its object the securing Of pave
mcnt on the road for the 51a miles
between ST. Louis and Breckenridge
during 1928
The meeting was called by inter-
ested people in Alma, although others
in St. Louis and Breckenridge and
the northeastern townships were
active in its promotion.
Mayor Charles r. Murphy opened
the meeting, which was well attended
by road boosters from the three
towns and by a number Of the sup
ervisors Of the county, stating the
purpose for which the meeting had
been called. He impressed upon the
audience the need that there is for
paved road east from Alma on Mac
because of the intense traffic which
makes a gravel road too costly to
maintain. He then called upon vii
lard VI. Bryant, field secretary Of the
Michigan Good Roads Association.
Mr.. Bryant called attention to the
big mud" tax that Michigan is be-
ing forced to pay each year because
of poor roads, which increase great
ly the cost Of travel and the cost Of
putting farm produce on the markets.
He called attention TO the strong
probability Of the sea canal for the
st. Lawrence waterway and the adj
vantage that fine highway into
Saginaw, coming ocean port in this
case, would give to farmers and 9TH
ers in such a case because of the in
creasng benefits that it would confer
to the agricultural regions. lie also
spoke of the intense traffic on MAG
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
CHURCH To HOLD
A HOME COMING
CHRISTIAN CHURCH WILL HOLD
HOME COMING SERVICE
NEXT SUNDAY.

Three years ago the corner stone
of the East Superior Christian
Church was laid and the church and
its friends are asked to commemorate
the event with an all day meeting
this coming Sunday. A basket din
ner will be served at noon and every
one is urged to bring baskets and
stay all day for the full program.
An elaborate program is being
planned. At the Bible School ses-
sion special music will be rendered
by Mr.. Roy Boyles of St. Louis and
by the Staltcr Kid Band Of Mt.
Pleasant. Mr.. Richard Anderson
Alma poet, will be present and rem
der original and other readings.
The morning sermon will be de-
livered by the pastor Of The church,
Rev. II. H. Anderson, whose theme
will be Salvation by Faith and
Works" Miss Fromilda Young will
be the solost at the morning hour
At 1915 and continuing until din
ner the Stalter band will give a con-
cert.
At 2:3O a unique program will be
presented. None but lay. members
will be heard. Members of the Alma
congregation will conduct a sympos-
ium on the subject, The Church
Beautiful The balance of the pro-
gram follows:
Music by Coe Male Quartet Tho
Physical Appointments of the Church
Russell Wilson, Alma College The
Missionary Man-William Acker of
st. Louis. Music by Stalter band
What the Church may expect from
a Minister-Benton Loomis of Gil
more. What the Church may expect
from a minister's wife-Mrs. Nellie
Fowler of Coe. Readings Richard
Anderson. Music-Leon r. and Mar
garet May.
Lunch will be served at 500 o.
clock and will be followed by the
Christian Endeavor meeting.
The evening service will be ad-
dressed by Rev Kimberlmg and
others of the visiting clergymen
Special music will be rendered by
the choir and by Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Young.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
Religious Census
Taken on Sunday

Last Sunday afternoon the Alma
Federation of Churches conducted a
religious census Of the city which
produced some very interesting in
formation.
The work was done by two hun
drcd and three volunteer workers Sc
lected from the churches. Their
work was directed by the committee
consisting of the local ministers and
one lay member from each church
The city had previously been divid-
cd into five divisions. These divis-
ions were subdivided so that each
pair of visitors called on twenty
families. The workers completed the
task by six o'clock.
In all 2464 cards were returned
These cards gave the following in
formation. The number Of vacant
houses in Alma. The number of
families who were not at home on
Sunday afternoon. The church mem
bershlp and preferences OF 1916 lam
lies.
The general information is in the
hands Of the Council of Federated
Churches and the detailed report is
the property Of the interested
churches.
The work was so completely plan
ned and carefully executed that not
a single case of overlapping has
been reported Much credit for this
must be given to the laymen who
planned the work and acted as lead
ers in the various sections of the
city. The Federation wishes to
thank the citizens for their very cor
dial cooperation both those who act
ed as canvassers and those who so
graciously assisted by giving the re-
quircd information.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
TOWNSEND To
TOUR GRAT|07
MICHIGAN'S SENIOR SENATOR
IS TO SPEAK IN ITHACA, ST.
LOUIS AND ALMA.

United States Senator Charles f.
Townsend, who is seeking reelection
in November, will make a tour of
Gratiot county on Thursday, Oct 10,
and will speak in ST. Louis, Ithaca
and Alma, possibly in one or two
other towns of the coUty, this de-
pending upon how early he is able to
get into the county on that day.
The meetings in st. Louis and
Ithaca will be held during the day
the one in st. Louis during the after
noon. The county committee is en-
dcavoring to make arrangements for
the use Of the theater for the meet
ing.
The Alma meeting will be held in
the evening in the high school audi
torium at 1870 o'clock, and promises
to be big affair.
An attempt is being made to Sc
cure other speakers for the tour of
the county, but the committee is as
yet unable to announce who they will
be. Arrangements have been made
so that it is certain that the Ithaca
Chamber of Commerce band will
make the tour of Gratiot with the
speakers. 1t is expected that all of
the Republican county candidates
will also visit each Of the cities and
towns with Senator Townsend dur
ing the day
Michigan is one Of the recognized
forceful states in congress made so
by strong representation from the
state by men of many years of ex-
pcrience, both Senator Townsend
and Congressman Fordney Of the
Eighth District, who retires next
March, holding places on the most
important committees in congress
With Congressman Fordney retiring
Michigan cannot afford TO place in the
senate a new man, who, however
able he might be, would require
years in Washington before he could
begin to approach Senator Townsend
i'm influence in our national life. The
big questions that are now confront
ing the United States in it's relation to
the world demand that experienced
men be kept in Washington insofar
as is possible. Some of these ques-
tions will be opened up in Senator
Townsend's addresses in Gratiot
county and the people should make
it a point to hear him.
Hand bills will later announce all
of the speakers and the time for the
meetings in the various communities
in the county, aside from Alma.
Watch for them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-12
PROGRAM Of THE
LYCEUM COURSE
IS ATTRACTIVE.
STRONG ATTRACTIONS AGAIN
OFFERED BY THE LYCEUM
COMMITTEE.
"The Bubble" viii
BE Big Feature

The Alma Chautauqua- Lyceum
Committee has made announcement
of the lyceum course for the coming
winter season and it is giving prom
ise of being one of the best attrac-
tions that has been offered in several
years during the winter season.
Instead of five numbers as is US
ually the case on the Lyceum Course,
six numbers are being offered this
year. Two of the numbers, one
early in the course, and one the final
number, are to be local concerts,
which will give Alma people an opor-
tunty to compare the work that can
be done by local artists and their
aids with those who are brought here
on the platform.
Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell will
present the first number to the ~
ceum goers on November 8. Bishop
Mcconnell presents the lecture "The
Problem of Mexico" and other time
ly topics: His lecture of Mexico is
from knowledge that is secured at
first hand in our neighbor to the
south. He is bishop Of the Method
ist Church in charge of Mexico, and
a lecture by him on this subject is
sure to be enlightening and inter-
esting
The second number on the course,
a concert by local talent, will be
presented on January 10. Full an
nouncement of this concert and the
final concert of the course probably
will be made within the next two
weeks.
The Harp Ensemble Company will
furnish the third attraction on the
course on February 5. This company
is a quintet which for peculiar beauty
of orchestration has seldom been
equaled by any five artist company.
Three harps, cello and a violin are
used by the members of the company.
On March 2, Maude Willis, a read
er Of plays, will present the fourth
attraction. She selects for the rep
ertoire plays which she knows not
only will please and captivate her
audiences but also will be an inspir-
alton for better and larger living.
In the exacting work of reproduce
ing plays she has set high standard
of achievement
"The Bubble" Edward Locke's ap-
pealing play Of dialect, humor and
pathos, the fifth number on the
course, appears in Alma March %,
and is certain to be warmly greeted
by the audience. "The Bubble" is a
three act play that combines all of
the qualities so necessary in a sue
cessful comedy. l. is superbly acted
by company organized and coached
by William Keighley of the New
York City Producing Department of
the Redpath Bureau.
The sixth and final number, a local
concert of more than passing merit
will be given on April 20.
Season tickets for the lyceum
course are expected to be put on
sale within very short time so that
everyone will have the opportunity
to secure them before the opening
number by Bishop Mcconnell. An
nouncement Of the Ticket sale will
probably be made within another
week.
The lecture by Bishop Mcconnell
as was the case with the numbers
on the course last year will be given
in the High School auditorium.