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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20
Alma High
School Notes

A special Good Friday program
was arranged for the regular SHAPED
period last week. To start the pro-
gram Miss Forsythe, of Flint, ac-
companied on the piano by Esther
linn of this city, gave very pleas
ing contralto solo. Next John
Holmes introduced in turn Jack
Rockwell and Gerald Smith who pro-
ceeded to expound to the best of their
oratorical ability. These two orat-
ions are the first of several to be
given in assembly by members of the
class in public speaking. Each per-
son is requested to write and de-
liver an Grafton before June. These
will be incorporated in the regular
chapel exercises.
Rockwell delivered an Grafton en-
titled "Steerage" which dealt with
the great problem of immigration.
He placed before his audience his
opinion of the question-an opinion
which showed more than passing in
terest and research in the subject.
Gerald Smith delivered nameless
oration-nameless because he said
that he could not find a title to
match such MASTERPIECE of thought
and which treated the
same general subject but Smith CEN
tered his attention on what he called
the "Slant-eye menace of Cali
fornia and the west" Both speech
es were very good and the crowd was
somewhat startled that such a great
noise could possibly have come from
the mouths of such small men.
After Miss Forsythe had again
pleased her listeners, the Rev. Mr..
Anderson delivered a special sermon
for Good Friday" in which he point
ed out his conception Of the signifi-
canoe of the crucifxion of Christ.
He made his appeal to the young
men and women of the school very
interesting. He said that, as Christ
died to further the cause of Christi
anity so we should give our lives in
the cause of aiding mankind.
This ended one of the most sue
cessful chapel periods of the year.
The Alpha Beta Literary society
met on Tuesday evening at the high
school. The program was except
ionally interesting. They took for
their topics Hawaii and the Phlli-
pines. Mrs. Coddington, who spent
some years in the PHILIPPINES, gave
an exceedingly interesting account of
her experiences on the islands and of
the habits of the islanders. She
showed the girls several baskets and
hand work of the natives A report
on the Hawaiian islands and short
musical program concluded the meet
ing.
Several classes have joined for
eign correspondence club and are
making arrangements to exchange
letters with students in foreign coun-
tries. The French classes will write
to French pupils and several of the
English classes expect to receive
letters from France, China, Japan,
and Italy. In writing TO these var
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20

ious boys and girls the letters sent
from here will be i'm English. The
French and Italian scholars will re-
ply in their own language, thus af-
fording an interesting opportunity
for study of these tongues. The
japanese and Chinese are studying
English and so the letters from them
will be in our own language, or at
least English, and will give an
insight into the manners, customs,
and conditions of living of the Orien-
tails. The classes expect TO receive
a great deal of enjoyment as well as
learn a great deal from these letters.
The mothers of the girls who ex-
pect TO graduate in June held brief
meeting with the authorities of the
school at four o'clock on Tuesday
afternoon. 1t was decided that the
girls graduation dresses were not to
exceed eight dollars in cost and
the materials suggested were organ
dy and crepe de chine. 1t was also
requested that no new dresses be
worn at the Baccalaureate address
on the Sunday evening just previous
TO commencement.
The senior commencement invita-
tions and cards have arrived. Talk
of the May Morning Breakfast and
Junior Hop is already floating
around loose. These are only signs
of Spring and reminds us that in
about two more months, sixty five
boys and girls will pass from Alma
Highs roll and become "Alumnae."
The General Science class, under
Mrs. Rogers, were the guests of Pro-
fessor Notestein at his house sew
devoted his entire evening to point
ing out, with the aid of his telescope
the mysteries of the heavens at
night-the rings of Saturn, the
Bears and all the rest The stud
ents gained considerable practical
knowledge Of Astronomy. He has
promised to deliver an illustrated
lecture sometime in the near future
This will be given in the evening and
will be open to the entire school. II
will be of interest to many outside
the classes as well as the students
themselves.
On Friday evening the Freshmen
make their first public appearance,
as an organization. They are spon-
soring one of the few-and-far-be-
tween dancing parties. The College
orchestra has been secured and the
best of music is assured. The little
tots call this a Spring dance and will
attempt to carry out the spirit of the
season in their decorations. Just
how this spirit will be interpreted
remains to be seen. 1t has been an
ticipated that green will hold the
center of the stage-green for grass
as well as for Frash AS an added
enticement the yearlings have promis
ed punch.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20
LEWIS DISTRICT

Mrs. Charlie Dean, of Flint, spent
part of last week at the home of her
brother, Pearl Beard.
Several from this district united
with the NJ. f. church at Newark last
Sunday.
Charlie Curtis and John Baker of
Arcadia and Pearl Beard of this place
were fishing on the Chippewa river
last Saturday. They returned with
one hundred seventy-two nice fish.
Guy Hibner and family spent Sun
day evening with James McFaul, of
the Davis district.
A surprise party was given for
Mrs. Athol Gilbert, at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Knick-
erbocker last Thursday evening, the
occasion being Mrs. Gilbert's birth
day.
John Pratts of New Haven visited
at Wilbur Pratt's Sunday.
Kenneth Murwin of Alma spent
the week end with his cousin, Norris
Howell.
Clarence Hustled and family of the
Perry District visited at the home
of Pearl Beard Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to
the neighbors and friends for their
help and kindness, also for the most
beautiful floral offerings during the
loss of our dear mother. Also to
Rev. Duffy for his comforting words,
and Mr.. Wright for his kindness and
singing. Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Baird.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20
ELWELL

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Olmstead were
Saginaw callers Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marble Slingluff were
Saginaw callers Monday.
Mr.. and Mr.. Chas. Kelly Of ST.
Louis were callers here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anspaugh of Mt
Pleasant visited at the home of Her
bert Gilpen Easter.
Will Gee has the lagrippe.
Dick Brown of Saginaw was a call
er here Thursday.
Arthur Murphy has the tonsilitis.
Mrs. Bert Culver went to Belding
last week TO see her mother who is
very i'll at that place.
The L. A. S. bazaar at the /. O. O.
f. hall was well attended.
Ethel Shenk, Herbert Gilpen, and
Ralph Olmstead are all back to the
store again after being sick with the
grippe the past week.
Miss Cora Fleming visited relatives
in Alma Easter.
Miss Grace Culver of this place and
Sumner Hoxie of Elm Hall wer. unit
ed in marriage by Rev. Stro.>- at the
parsonage at Riverdale Tuesday
April IL. Both are well and favor
ably known here. Their many friends
extend congratulations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20

Ladies, get box of the Social size
Hammermill Bond Stationery, $50
sheets of paper with the same number
Of envelopes at the Record office
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-20

The Record can 10 your Job Print
ing-Call or telephone.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-01-29
SOC Taffeta Ribbons Csc

Shades Of red, blue, white, pink, Copen and
rose. They are ribbons that can be used
the year around for hair ribbons. etc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-01-29
End of the Season Clearance

An EndofeSeason Clearance Sale which
ceen quality and decided seasonabnes Many
and wash goods bought especially for this sale
department than usual attractive selection
dent Prices afford which make quantity buying advisable
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1922-01-29
Ladies' Handkerchiefs,


A beautiful assortment Of sheer white hand
kerchiefs with hem, stitched hens and
colored and plain white embroidered corners,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-01
BURNHAM

The many friends of Mrs. Clyde
Allen, who has been quite i'll the
past week. are glad to know she is
better and able to sit up a portion
of the day.
Mrs. Nina Cole visited over Sun
day at the home of her sister in
Hinckley, called there by the illness
Of her brother-in-law.
Rev. Z. L. Longley, pastor Of the
Baptist church. occupied the pulpit
at the regular services Sunday stter-
noon" after an absence of nearly two
months. Interest was added to the
evening service by the assistance Of
three young men from Colby College.
An interesting sermon was preached
by Merton Laverty. Glass of '23. who
took for his subject Almost" Co.
burn Aver, Glass of '25 was the SOLO
list and William Wallace. Class Of %,
was the violinist. Mrs. Belle LonGlcy
Strickland was the accompanist for
the evening.
The families of George Dodge and
Edward Rowe, who have been III
with the prevailing epidemic, are
gaining.
Mrs. l.. f. Gerald is confined TO her
home by illness.
The annual town meeting will be
held next Monday, March 6.
The friends of Rufus F.. Gilmore
regret to learn that he is not in his
usual vigorous health. Mr.. Gilmore,
who observed his 95th birthday ami
versary last October, is the oldest
person in town.
Mrs. Mabel Watson returned satur-
day from Clinton where she has been
caring for Mrs. John Stinchficld,
Mrs: Ida Clark of Detroit is visiting
at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank
q. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-01
East Madison Changers
Enjoy Fine Program

A very enjoyable Washington pro-
gram was presented at the meeting
on Saturday afternoon held by the
East Madison Grange. After routine
business session when two applica-
lions for membership were received
the following program under the di-
rection of NJ. G. Baker was given:
Music, grange; reading. Mrs Hattie
Boardman; recitation. Robert Board
man; vocal solo, Hush My Baby
Coon" Mr.. Baker accompanied by
Mrs. Tuscan: reading. George Rick
er: violin, Royce Tuscan with piano
accompaniment by his mother, Mrs
Grace Tuscan; readings. Frank
Pugh, Herbert Boardman, Emma
Whittier; vocal solo. Arlene Nc
Donald. accompanied by Mrs. Vim
cent: reading. Lillian Savage; music,
Grange orchestra; reading, D. B. Ho-
bart; reading. Sadie Harville: essay,
George Washington" Mrs. NJ. G.
Baker; music. choir. One of the
pleasing features of the program was
a talk by Bert Paul on his trip to
Mount Vernon.
The next meeting will be held on
Saturday, March II at which time
the first and second degrees will be
conferred upon a class of candidates.
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Clementine Weston Union
Talks Temperance Interests

The Clementine Weston Woman's
Christian Temperance Union held a
business session Monday afternoon
at the home of the treasurer, Miss
Gertrude S. Weston. Mrs. Eta La
Casce presided. Among the matters
of business which were discussed was
the adyisa bility of adding a depart
ment of Child Welfare to the work
of the union. 1t was voted to place
some names of the faithful workers
of the local union on the register of
the rank and file which is kept at
the State headquarters in Portland.
A name will be placed in this regis
ter for payment of 81 and the money
thus received goes toward the sup
port of the State paper The Star in
the East" The chair appointed the
following committee: Miss Gertrude
S. Weston, chairman; Mrs. Mabel ?.
Judkins and Mrs. Celeste RoulIard to
make out a list to be submitted to
the union.
The work of temperance instruc-
discussed at considerable length and
it was decided that the president.
Mrs. LaCasce would approach the
w c. T. L. superintendent in the
several churches and see if some.
means could not be arranged so that
the young people might have more
temperance training during the
adolescent period.
The union voted to instruct its
treasurer to pay 81 to the Stevens
fund and 50 to the Willard fund. The
institute at Waterville held week be-
fore last was discussed somewhat
and it was pleasing news to know
that Somerset county had the larg-
est delegation of any county in the
State. The meeting adjourned to
meet the fourth Tuesday in March.
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Care Of Children
Lessons Blindness

Chicago, Feb. 2S-Improvemen in
medical knowledge, particularly in
care devoted to infants, and cduca
ton of the public, reduced the blind
population of the United States near
ly 5000 in the 1o-year period covered
by the 1920 census, according to the
Journal of the American Medical AS
ISOLATION.
In 1910 the census showed 57,272
blind persons while 10 years later the
number was 52,617.
Il Analysing the census figures, the
journal points out that the ratio of
4e.S blind persons per hundred thou
sand population averages one victim
Oh blindness to every 1000. Males
predominant over females by about
three to two.
Blindness is most common among
Indians, with about 200 blind per
100000 population, or four times the
rate for the country as whole. Ne
gloes also have a comparatively large
amount of blindness with 60 per
100000. There are ass blind per
100000 white persons, and only 232
per 100000 among the japanese and
Chinese.
OF the geographic divisions, New
England has the greatest amount of
blindness, with cas- per 100000.
while the lowest rate is in the west
south-central states, with but 41.G.
OF the states, New Mexico tops the
list with 1882 per 100000, and Wy
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PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-Raymond Wor-
thing was at home from Liberty on
Sunday.
Mrs. Hattie Chadwick, who was
quite i'll last week, is gaining.
Mrs. Annie Kitchin is visiting rel
atives in Windsor for a week.
Mrs. H. L. Pinkham took the noon
train Monday for China where she
will pass the week with her 6augh-
ter. Mrs. w. B. Bailey.
Mrs. Harriet Estes, went Saturday
to Waterville to visit her father, ].
=. Goddard. returning Sunday after
noon.
Miss Doris Young is enjoying . va
cation, her school having closed until
March 30.
Mrs. Frank Young entertained the
Sewing Circle last Thursday in a
Teasing manner. More than the av-
eragc number were present.
Rev. Mr.. Douglas of China was
making calls on the people here last
Wednesda
Branch Mills 'Grange held an all
day meeting last Wednesday. East
Palermo Grange furnished a pleas
ing program. An excellent dinner was
served.
Those who are on the sick list in
Guide Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gleason,
Mrs. Morrill, George Morrill, and sew
cral others.
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PALMYRA

Miss Lillian Tarr of East Newport
was a recent guest Of Miss Mabel
Turner.
Mrs. Manner Turner visited Friday
in Exeter.
Mrs. Wills Robinson is visiting
Mrs. 4. f. Jordon for few days.
Charlie Pray. who has been quite
Ill for the past week, Is reported to
be much improved.
Tercey Hoffes of Newburg was a
weekend visitor at Harry Turner's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Peterson gave
dancing party to number of their
friends Saturday evening.
Miss Mildred Tibbetts of New York.
who has been the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Manner Turner, returned Sun
day to her home.
Donlar Littlefield is improving from
his recent illness.
George Damon is confined to the
house by illness.
The first and second degrees were
conferred upon a class of candidates
at Grange Saturday evening. The
work was very interesting, the new
members giving their addresses with
out the ritual. Plans were made to
serve dinner town meeting day, also
en- the occasion of the mock trial
which will be given Saturday evening.
March 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Emerson of St.
Adams were callers in town Sunday.
Mrs. Vera Hight was in Harmony a
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Mite Boxes Yield $4,000,

The W'oran's Home Missionary So
cietY of the Centenary Methodist
church held its annual mite box open
ing Monday evening in the vestries
of the church. At $50 delicious sup
per was served in charge of Mrs
Alma Bishop, Mrs. Carrie McPher-
son and Mrs. Grace Tucker. The
menu consisted of scalloped oysters,
fruit salad, hot rolls, assorted cakes
and coffee.
After the supper which was served
in the small vestry the company went
to the large vestry where a program
of much real value was presented
with the president. Mrs. Nichols, pre-
siding. Prayer was offered by the
pastor. Mr.. Nichols; piano solo. Cor
don Grundy; vocal solo. Norman
watson, accompanied by Mr.. Grundy:
song by little Una Spencer who was
also accompanied by Mr.. Grundy;
reading. "The Mite Box Secretary
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TROY

Troy is having 4 severe epidemic of
influenza. Two deaths occurred on
Monday, Feb. 81 both of pneumonia
following influenza. Mrs. EVE, wife
of Winthrop S. Baker. and the infant
child of Ira Fernald, aged about three
months, are the deceased.
Arthur Bagley, who has been very
ill with pneumonia is improving at
the present writing. Walter Mitchell
is driving the mail for him.
CENTER-E. E. Maddocks was a
visitor last week in Belfast.
Mrs. Jennie White has been pass
ing week in Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Bennett have sold
their farm and gone to Providence,
T.. I.
Kenneth Whitaker has gone to
Durham where he will be engaged
in numbering.
Maurice Howcs, who has been at
home some weeks on account of ILL
ness, returned this wee,. to his work
j. Pittsfeld.
Miss Gladys Hathaway, who has
been detained at home by Illness was
able to return to Pittsfeld this week
to resume her studies at NJ. c. /.
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FAYETTE

Augustus Clongh is sick. with sci
attic rheumatism.
Mrs. Malinda Davenport and
daughter are visiting relatives in
town.
Mrs. r. S. Gordon attended the
Lecturers conference at Augusta last
week
Miss Jennie Underwood is on tie
sick-list.
Town meeting will be held March
o at Starting Grange hall. The
Grange ladies will serve a dinner.
Nj. and Mrs. Robert Parlin are
receiving congratulations on tie
birth OF a little daughter.
The Readfield degree team is ex-
pected to be present at next Grange
meeting. =
Mrs. Dexter Gordon was given a
surprise birthday party February 20,
over 40 being present. A very en-
joyable time was passed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Jackman are
the proud parents of a baby boy.
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BIG AUTO SHOW
IN FOREST CITY

Portland, Feb. 2S.-Deepite wh1te
drifts piled high around the great
Exposition building-for Portland
seems to have three times as much
snow on it's streets as have Lewiston
and Auburn-there is a vivid remind
er Of spring. Nobody even casually
passing through Portland can help
noting it.
The annual automobile show is
here! A million dollars worth Of
cars and aceessories-we have no de-
finite figures, but this can be no ex-
aggeration-fill Names largest hall
to overf1o~ing. They are all here
from palaces upon wheels, in which
kings might ride, to lean and naked
chassis. potential in driving power.
On the floor beautiful passenger
cars: in the wide sweep Of the bal
comics, rows of handsomely adorned
and skilfully arranged booths. con-
tanning accessories without end: in
the basement, scores of huge motor
trucks, capable of cutting their way
through even the drifts of a Maine
winter-why. it is a paradise for the
automobile lover and the sportsman!
There has never been anything quite
like 1t in Maine-nothing better,
nothing more spectacular in all lew
England.
Even a quick glance at the great
hall shows that beauty and utility
go hand-in- hand. Shaded lights,
vases of flowers, luxurious touches,
soft easy chairs and other deft,
home like touches lend grace and
charm to the displays upon the floor
1t is like looking, simultaneously, up
on a score of Fifth avenue drawing
rooms, And the highly polished cars,
last word in utility and elegance, do
not seem out of place. 1t all blends
into a picture worth columns of de-
scription.
A little story, illustrative of how
ability overcomes seeming obstacles,
is told of the first hours Of the show.
There We're 81 exhibitors; and getting
each exhibit in position was task of
real magnitude. But it was accom-
plished I'm. three hours! Howard B..
Chandler, the manager. lined up the
cars outside the building at nine
o'clock Monday morning. One by one
he called their numbers through 4
megaphone; and easily. quickly, with
out confusion, each was rolled
through the great doors to the place
allotted it. All We're in position at
noon-which shows what little
planning and executive Skill will do.
The hours daily are from 1890 in
the morning TO 1880 at night. Thous-
ands, from all parts of Maine, IRE
! pouring into the building on Tues
! day afternoon.
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,Sk WnEGAN LOCAL NEWS,
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, s:'n.. -. ~
PERSONAL MENTION

.oin H. Lancaster is confined to
his home on Water street by illness.
Attorney Samuel W. Gould went to
Augusta Tuesday morning on bus
mess.
William T. Husband of Portland
arrived in town Tuesday noon on a
business trip.
Ned Sampson of the Sampson Drug
store went to Portland Tuesday
morning on business
Mrs. Caroline Eamen. Lewiston, po-
lice matron, was in town on official
business Tuesday, for a few hours.
Walter Wilson, the son of Mr.. and
Mrs #. Fred Wilson, has been very
i'll at the home on Alder street for
the past few days.
Friends of County Agent and Mrs.
c. a. Storer of Middle street will be
pleased TO know that their little son
is much better after a serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colby White, who
have been visiting with relatives in
Portland were in town Tuesday noon
on their way to their home in Can
aan.
Miss Rosalin Jewett, leader Of the
Home Demonstration department Of
Orono, will be in Canaan Thursday
to direct the making of Bettys at he
Farm Bureau meeting.
Misses Alma and Verna Randall
who were guests over the weekend
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Gordon, re-
turned Monday afternoon to Good
VIII where they are attending
school.
Mrs. Georgia Richardson of Bev-
erly, Mass. is in town the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred o. Eaton at their
home on Main street. Mrs. Richard
son was quite i'll Monday with acute
indigestion.
Charles Barnard. who was the
guest over Monday night of his
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnard and
sister, Mrs. Mary 3. StinchfeId, at
their home on East Leavitt street, re-
turned to his home in Auburn, Tues
day morning.
Mrs. Omar Turcotte daughter,
German and son, Joseph, who have
resided i'll Skowhegan for the past
five years. left on tie S a. NJ. train
Tuesday morning for Holyoke, Mass,
where they plan to make their flu
ture home and where they resided
before coming to skowhegan.
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to hear Of the continued improvement
of Mrs. Elvin Richardson, who is in
Somerset hospital. S'lowhegan.
Donald Decker has been selected
as one of the prize speakers at Good
Will High school.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Quincy and son
Omer of Shawmut visited her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Tartwell Peavey.
Wednesday and Thursday Of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Foster were in
Skowhesan for the day Monday on
business.
Mrs. Caddie Foster is improving
slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs Merle Foster were
business callers in Waterville We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Feed. who
have been quite i'll for several weeks,
are much better.