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parents or advisers would permit her to
do so. England is the one great monarchy
left in Europe. The dignity and security
enjoyed by her royal family are necessar-
lily more or less envied by the distressed
:eigning families Of the Continent.
Why should Princess Mary give upithe
luxury and security Of her position in Eng
land for life in wild and disturbed Serbia?
The idea seemed fantastic, but it is some.
times the improbable that happens. While
Alexander was bordering over his problem
Of finding a suitable bride II was reported
to him that Princess Mary had spoken
alphabetically Of his embarrassing diff
culties.
Quick as fash King Alexander sent the
Princess fine photograph of himself n
uniform, with the expression of his pro
found homage and devotion" The Prin-
cess promptly sent back a picture of her.
self with an appropriate greeting.
There Is no doubt that the Princess ad-
mired the brave and romantic King. Per
haps the young girl rebelled against the
very comfort and security OF her life In
England, and the wildness and savagery of
Jugo-slavia appealed to the sense of ad.
venture In her.
Many European countries accepted the
engagement as settled, while Englishmen
were rather startled at such an unconven-
tional alliance for a British princess.
King Alexander was delighted at the pros
pect, for II promised him better financial
terms than he could expect with any other
bride. 49,.
Then King Alexander, who was in Paris,
received a message from his Minister in
London, telling him that the Princess had
changed her mind and that the engage
ment was impossible. II is stated that
the Prince Of Wales, who met King Alex.
ander during the war; conceived a strong
objection to him, nobody understands Just
why.
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The Prince was
a W a y W h e n the
widely discussed
report Of his sis
ter's engagement
reached him. He
Immediately tele-
graphed to his sis.
ter that the Ell
gagement must not
take place, and his
a d vice was &C.
cepted.
Once more the
King was disap-
pointed in his hope
of a suitable bride.
II Is understood
that he informed
his Ministers that
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is charming young woman to whom Alex.
alder felt that he could pay court with en-.
thusiasm. There were already many close
associations between the two countries, and
the Queen of Italy came from Montenegro.
which now forms part of Jugo-Slavia.
In the approved manner King Alexander
informed the King of Italy that he desired
his charming daughter to be his Queen.
The Italian monarch replied very coldly
/, that he had formed other plans for his
daughter.
The truth was that tn, Fiume affair and
the disposition of vayious islands along the
Adriatic Sea had caused much ill.feeling
between Italians and Jugo.Slavians. The
Italians felt that they had the worst of it
and they would not have welcomed an
alliance between their princess and the
King of Jugo-Slavia. The King of Italy L.
we'll known to be in a position in which
he cannot afford to run the risk Of any
needless unpopularity.
Completely rebuffed in this direction
King Alexander ran away for voyage Of
amusement and consolation to France.
During his travels there he met young
rT6HCH BON6TneSS WIN lul0llGu MS l0CdS
of womanhood better than any of the priu-
cesses of Europe.
She became his companion on his trips
to Paris and the Riviera. Scores Of people
In Paris knew how completely he was dc.
voted to her. Indeed, II was seriously
feared by many Of his countrymen that The
little French girl would induce him 20
marry her, give up his throne and settle
down at her home in Brittany. or course,
II was out of the question for a little
French governess TO become Queen.
The Jugo-Slavian Ministers practically
appealed to King Alexander not to end the
royal house of Karageorgevitch and endan.
ger the existence of his country. The pa.
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PARIS, Feb. "a.

PARIS, Feb. "a.
TT is part Of the job that goes with be-
ing young king to find wife who will
fit the national needs and he fairly sat
;sfactJry to his subjects. When young
Alexander, King of Jugo-Slavia, formerly
Serbia, was told by his Government that
national welfare made 1t desirable for him
to find bride as soon as possible, he found
himself faced by endless complications.
1t was not at oil matter of whether the
young King was In love or whether there
were plenty of worthy and wealthy Souns
women who would be very glad to be his
Queen. There were political expedients
which must be fulfilled. The list of young
women Of the right age and royal blood
and desirable political affiliations was 4
limited one-but somewhere within this
limited list young Alexander must find his
bride.
And then began a sort of matrimonial
shopping expedition among the royal fami.
lies OF Europe. But the ambitious young
King soon found that the most desirable
matrimonial prizes we're beyond the reach
Of his rather meagre royal prestige.
1t was urgent that Alexander should find
a wife and raise family to ensure the
future of his throne and to secure the sta
bility of his country. There are practically
no heirs to his family. He has only one
brother, an older brother, who has been
removed from the succession on account Of
his outrageous behavior.
Serbia was transformed into Jugo-Slavia
as a result of the war. II became large
country physically, but is indescribably
poor and unsettled It is no easy matter
for a king to maintain his position at the
head of this nearly bankrupt State, and
even the task of finding the means to keep
up the royal household decently is not
light one.
King Alexander made a good record for
himself during the war by fighting bravely
against a victorious enemy and sharing the
hardships Of the retreat with his soldiers.
AT the same time his father old King
Peter, also won glory for his family by
tramping along with his men. The suffer.
ings he endured led to his physical collapse
and Death.
When the war was over King Alexander,
like other young men. thought he had a
right to rest and enjoy himself. He started
out for a tour Of Paris, Monte Carlo and
other pleasant resorts In France.
But his Cabinet Ministers did not sea
things that way and they called him back
to stern realities, just as many ordinary
men, who thought they could enjoy life
after they got ava from the trenches, had
been rudely awakened.
Marriage, your Majesty, should receive
your earliest consideration" observed the
Prime Minister.
What" exclaimed the King. Am I tc
have no relaxation"
I'VE fear" observed the Prime Minister =
that II your Majesty does not quickly SCI
up household satisfactory to your people
and our allies that II wil' not be for the
best interests OF your family"
We'll" said the King with a sigh OF
resignation, please tell whom you would
like me to marry"
The Prime Minister promptly handed him
a list Of Processes of suitable age whom
the government would be pleased to have
him marry. They all belonged to allied
Countries. They were chosen on account of
the suitability Of their countries and not for
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Danish and Swedish royal
families. He was diplo-
matically informed that
the burden OF being Queen
of Jugo-Slavia was too
great for these princesses
to bear.
OF course, there was
still Princess Mary of
England. But even King
Alexander and his Minis
tiers had thought It was
too much to expect that
she would become Queen
nj JupoISlayia- or that her
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their beauty. On the list were
the princesses of Rumania,
Italy, England, Greece and the
dethroned Russian imperial
family.
The Prime Minister sug-
gested that in many ways a
princess of Rumania would be
the best bride for the King,
as Rumania was the nearest
ally of Jugo-Slavia.
THE trouble about that"
observed the young King
recklessly, sis that the only
one of the Rumanian family
whose beauty appeals to me
is the Queen, and, of course, I
can't marry her."
The Prime Minister re.
spectfully suggested that
other things besides beauty
might be considered.
81 have IT," said the King.
II will pay my court to Prin-
cess Yolanda of Italy-or her
family"
The Prime Minister admit
ted that that was satisfactory.
1t seemed to the King for the
moment that this was an ex.
cellent solution of the prob
lem. Italy was a great power,
compared to Jugo-Slavia, and
1t would be an excellent thing
to bring the two countries
closer together.
Moreover, the Princess Yo-
landa, Oldest daughter of the
King and Queen of Italy,
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Great Britain Rights Reserved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
WORLDS DEBT TO THE MOON
Orb 10 ons Of the Most Dependable Of
Utilities, and the True Friend
Of Lovers.

As an overhead system Of lighting,
the moon is one OF the most depend
able OF public utilities.
Ii rises and sets like the village
loafer and decreases the working
schedule ~ a watch.
II it were charged for by the kiIo-
watt hour or the cubic centimeter IL
would cost a lot OF jack 10 become
engaged.
The theory that the moon was made
Of green cheese gained some credence
in the past but has since been proved
erroneous by able astronomers with
highly developed olfactory centers.
The moon makes an old man wish
he was twenty and young man wish
he had two sets OF arms.
II softens the heart. tongues head
and any tendency toward verbal
thrift. statements are made In the
moonlight that even police court
lawyer wouldn't try 10 prove.
Before marriage man believes that
4 dog banks at the moon as a tribute
10 the spendor of the orb NJ night
After marriage he learns the real mo
tive.
4 combination Of limpid eyes lam
bent beams and placid lake will make
even deacon swallow his Adams
apple 40 times in succession and feel
capable Of playing an oboe.
II makes them all edible.
Lincoln got his education by the
light of the fireplace.
Countless savants have gained their
knowledge shaving away with the mid
night oil.
Many have burrowed into great
tones by the sputtering flame Of the
gas Jet.
But the real wise brdS-the guys
who are hep and jerry-lcarncd most
Of their lessons I'm the moonlight -
Judge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
PLEASURES OF YOUNG CHINA
Children Have Many Amusements
Which Are Unknown TO Young
sters Of Other Countriea

The children Of the Chinese village
led p sheltered. happy existence with
servants and young relatives 10 amuse
them indoors or without. as the wealth
or permitted. writes NJ. 7. f. I'm Asia
Magazine They were literally SUI
piled by their indugent grandmother
with pocket money in the form OF
handfus OF coppers. instead Of the
strings OF cash that sufiiced an earlier
generation. From passing vendors
they bought bows and arrows Of
brightly painted bamboo whistling
birds and theatrical figures of colorcd
earthenware. inflated rubber toys and
an endless variety Of rice flour cakes.
sesame seed cOnfections. peanut tafy
and millet candy on festal days the
choice was wider than ever with
fluffy lunches of sugar wool Zine
spun sirup) and brittle candy toys
blown from molten taffy with all the
glass blowers art. in the form Of Ian
terms. birds and fish mounted on slcn-
der sticks AZ early seasons there
we're huge fish made Of bamboo
frames. paper covered and realistical-
" painted. which swan in breeze
with lazy grace. or kites similarly
fashioned 10 represent birds and
dragons which winged upward in fas-
cinating fight.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
NOTICE

whereas Edward r. White purchased from
the Flowers Mausoleum Company November
eum in Riverside Cemetery. City of Alma
known as numbers PA and 225, for the sum
Of $4,000 and
Whereas Ida Metealf Mcdlar purchased
December 3. 1920. from said company COM
partment number 221 Ia said mausolcum for
the sum of 10000 and
Whereas, Alkaline GARNER purchased of said
company October IA. 1920. compartments
numbers II and 10 for the sum Of $500 90 /:
and
Whereas. Jason L. GARNER. on October 49,.
1870, purchased Of said company compart-
nents numbers 81 aud 33 for the sum of
$500 90 and
Whereas. Archie A. Rodgers purchased Of
said company November 80. 1920. compart-
nents numbers % and u in said mausolcum
for the sum Of $4,000. and
Whereas. W. r. Wilson purchased of said
company December 20. 1920 compartments
numbers PSI and 252 in said mausoieum Tor
the sum of $4,000 and
whereas. Floyd a. Maxwell purchased Of
aid company on October 2s 1920. compart-
ments numbers "a and 90 for the sum Of
$1,000 and
Whereas. said persons have scvcrally re-
FUSED or neglected upon demand 20 pay for
SAID crypts said several sums of money and
the interest thereon, res pcctvcly ~ the same
became due and payable and are now several
tracts and
Whereas. said Flowers Mausoeum Com
!""y "c,llcs u minimize the damage result
ing 10 the parties In the premises and hold
the several purchasers liable only for the
difference between the said several contract
prices, and the resale price of said several
cfSpts respectively. and said company be-
leving that said damages may be best and
most fairly and equtaby determined by "A sale
"i said crypts at public auction In the man
ner herein provided. subject 10 the rescrva-
llons herein contained. and thereby give said
.sVeral persons fun opportunity 10 protect
themselves respectively against any loss ia
case they so desire
therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that said
-eVeral commitments crypts will be offer
ga Tor sale for cash at public auction To tho
highest bidder IN the corridor Of said maui
,oieum IN Riverside Cemetery. in the CITY of
Anna Michigan on the goth day Of March
\. ID 1872. at the hour Of ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, rcscrving 10 both said vendor and
rHlu several Ncndecs the right to sell any or
All ol SAID crypts in which each are interested
"t private sale in case fair and REASONABLE
nfi'e may be obtained therefor: and rcscrv.
ing I" each of the said purchasers respective,
~ the right TO perform said contract by
payment thereof at any time before said sale.
provided the same shall not have been ore.
Vi9usiy sold nj such private sale
uateti Alma, Michigan February q. 1929
lht flowers MAUSOLEIM COMPANY
WILLIAM A. BAHLKE Vendor
Attorney for said Company.
Alma, Michigan. div,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
Great Congo Rubber Forests.

The great rubber forest Of M'Bon-
"a. in the Congo country. thousands Of
square miles in extent. is really com
posed Of two forests joined by an 18TH
mus of wood. I'm the forest lies the
Belgian fort Of M'Bassa. The fort Is
not used today as a fort Cor was not
when H. he We're Stacpoole wrote his
hook. The Pools Of Silence" In 1910
only As a collecting place for rubber.
Mr.. Stacpooe says: "In the early
days il was very necessary entrench-
meni for the Belgians. ~ a tribe al
most as warlike as the Zappo Zaps
terrorized the districts but the peo-
pie Of this tribe have long been
brought under the blue flag and the
white star. They are now soldiers.
and their savagery has. like keen
tool. been turned 70 good advantage
ny the government"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02

In the memoirs Of NJ. Saint Saens,
the famous French composer. there is
story OF his days at the Madeleine,
when he was organist.
The composers taste inclined TO.
ward severe music Of the highest or
der One of the clergy pointed out 10
him that the congregations AZ the
Madeleine were composed largely ~
wealthy people who attended frequent
ly the Opera Comique and had their
musical tastes formed by what they
heard there.
M. rAbhe." replied Saint Saens,
when | hear from the pulpit the Ian.
gupge OF the Opera Comique | will
play music appropriate to it. and not
before"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
Pawnbroker's sign.

The Emperor Augustus Caesar. 81
r. c.. Instituted n fund for lending 10
needy persons on pledge. The insti-
buttons. called "Monti III rieta." arose
at Peruga. in Italy. about 1862 A. ~.
The first pawnbrokers In England
were Italian Lombards, and the three
balls still used rs their insignia are
arms OF the Medici family. adopted,
according 10 legend. in memory OF
Alverardo de Medici. a commander un-
der Charlemagne, who slew the giant,
Mugelo. whose club he bore as n
trophy. This club or mace had az its
head three iron balls. which the fam
lily Of Medlci adopted as their device.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
Young People To
Meet Next Week

For several years past, in connec
ton with the County Sunday Schoo
Convention, the young people Of the
County have had a meeting all then
own. They are now organized, anc
are holding a conference in St Louis
March 1912.
This promises TO be a notable af
fair, or at least a peep at the tentative
program would point that way. Or
Friday evening there is to be a great
get-together meeting and a banquet
Speakers are being secured who know
young people and can see things from
their viewpoint. Mr. Emery Freeman
of Middleton is chairman of the pro
gram committee.
On Saturday there will athletic con.
tests and various stunts both for the
boys and girls. This part Of the oc-
casion is in charge of Mr. Chester
Cave Of st. Louis, and will be held ir
the gymnasium at the high school
There will be something moving al
the time.
The present arrangement for Sun
day morning is for the young people
to visit the various Sunday Schools
and churches of the city In the af
tcrnoon there will be a business meet
ing. A great musical program is be
ing arranged
The Sunday evening service will b,
the climax of the Conference. Tn,
name of the speaker cannot be giver
ut present, but it is quite certain tha
the address. Of the evening will b,
delivered by College President. i
the committee can secure the mar
with whom they are CORES ponding
they will have one who understand,
the problems Of adolescence, has ha,
years of experience with young life
and knows how advisable it is fol
young people to accept Christian
service as their life work
Registration cards are being sen
out all over the county, and to thes
there should be a response of at leas
500. Young people can well afford I,
attend the various meetings of thi
Conference.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02

IN RECENT years much is left TO
the discretion OF the wcarer-in the
matter NJ mourning millinery. The
trend has been thWard inconspicuous.
but consistent. mourning hats and
frocks-and away from what is known
as deep mourning" Grcnadiue and
other sheer silk materials have been
substituted for Grape in wells, but
Grape, which is the insignia of mour~-
ing. is nevertheless used for making
hats or their trimmings, 10 be WORN
during the FIRST period of mourning.
other silks than Grape are used for
mourning hats and these are combined
with crape-or not with equal pro-
prleiy. The group of hats pictured
here is representative of styles in this
class of millinery. The tcdue of Grape
at the upper left, with grcnadine veil
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
| Corinthians l5:20-2s

But now is Christ risen from the
dead, and become the first fruits Of
them that slept.
For since by man came death, by
man came also the resurrection Of
the dead.
For as in Adam all die. even so in
Christ shall be made alive
But every man in his own order,
Christ the first-fruits; afterward they
that are Christ's at his coming.
Then cometh the end when he shall
have delivered up the kingdom to God,
even the Father; when he shall have
put down all rule and all authority
and power
For he must reign, till he hath put
all enemies under his feet.
The last enemy that shall be de-
stroyed is death
For he hath put all things under
his feet. But when he saith, All
things are put under him, it is mani
fest that he is expected which did put
all things under him.
And when all things shall be sub
ducd unto him, then shall the Son also
himself be subject unto him that put
all things under him, that God may be
all in all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
WELFARE DRIVE
WAS SUGGEST Ill
REPORT SHOWS GOOD AMOUNT
STILL ON HAND FOR LOCAL
RELIEF WORK.

The Alma Welfare Association held
a meeting at the Chamber of Com
merce rooms on Tuesday evening in
order to discuss matters of import
ancc and listen to the reports Of the
various committees all of whom are
busily at work.
The financial report for this organ
ization since November | was given
as follows:
Amount on hand Nov. Is 369.34
Received from donation -~--.-. 94.95
Received from payment of loan 65.0C
Reed from solicitors in drive 9lS.0C
Additional donations .....-... 1918
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02

covering and falling from the crown.
Is mad. Of Grape hid in neat inter
lacinS folds about the coronet. This
is suited to the widow or daughter
who decides to wear deep mourning
for few months
At the right turban is shown Gov
cred with dull black silk and having
overlapping petals Of Grape about the
brim edge \ duh jet pin finishes it.
Another silk hai. covered with folds.
has Grape ornament on the upturned
hrim. and hat of ceorgetle, with long
ycil Of the same. is an example of deep
mourning without introducing Grape
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
"Cold I'm the Head"

10 an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh
Those subject 90 frequent colds in the
head will find shat the use Of HALL
CATARItH MEDICINE will build up the
system. cleanse the Blood and render
them less liable 10 colds. Repeated at
lacks Of Acute Catarrh may lead 10
Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRU MEDICINE ia
taken internally and ACTS through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Sys-
tenn. thus reducing the inflammation and
restoring normal conditions.
All Druggists. Circulars free.
+. j. Cheney d Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
Total


Amount on hand March $9i0.5t
OF this amount $257.50 was con
tributed by the teachers of the Public
Schools Of Alma, who perhaps realize
better than anyone else the great neeG
which exists here.
The Welfare Association wishes t,
take this opportunity to thank tn,
many people who so generously re
sponded to the call for funds in the
recent drive, for the amount collect.
cd indicates that the society will be
able to carry out their plans for worl
this year without being Handicapped
for funds
The purchasing committee reported
the purchase of go yards of bingham
two bolts Of white outing, quantity
of colored outing, sheeting, underwear
and shoes. The cloth purchased is
being made up into dresses, boys
blouses, night gowns, etc, by the
ladies organizations of the various
churches of Alma.
Mrs. Fuller, the executive secretary
reported that the Welfare Association
is aiding about forty families this
winter with clothing, shoes, stockings
food and other necessities. A quaint
ty of old clothing has been received
at the rooms and given out to people
who can use it.
There seems to be a very great neeC
of shoes and many pairs have beer
purchased for those who need them
Any partly worn shoes which can be
made serviceable will be repaired fire,
of charge at the Sheen Hat shop anC
turned over to the Welfare Associa-
ton for distribution. People having
such shoes will help greatly by leav.
ing them at the Welfare rooms at tn,
City Hall or at the Shoe M Hat shop
1t was voted to hold the regula
monthly meetings of the Welfare
Association the second Tuesday even
ing of each month during the remain
der Of the season and next year. AL
who are interested in the Welfare
work are invited to attend these
meetings.
Other reports from members of the
Investigating committees show tina
the Welfare work is gradually grow
ing and that a fine interest is being
shown on the part of many in this
much needed Association, which was
organized to make possible systematic
charity, wisely and evenly distributed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
Mammoth Oruans.

Amongst the largest organs I'm the
world are the Harlem instrument.
which possesses sixty stops and 5000
pipes; the Albert Hall organ, with 125
stops; the organ in ST. Georges Hall.
Liverpool. with 10 stops; one At st.
Louis. which boasts $50 stops: and
one In sydney Town hall with l2G
stops i .ondon Tit Bits.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-02
Historic TeIephens Dates.

The first switchboard for CONNER.
clal use was installed January %.
1878. at New Haven. Conn, with eight
connected telephones, and that same
year the first public pay station was
established at bridgeport. Conn.