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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

The State Board of Nebraska re-
Gently sent out circulars to the farmers
Of the state, asking the question: Does
farming pay?" The following letter
reproduced from the September num-
Der of THE Corn Belt" would seem to
answer the question pretty effectively
Seward. Neb., Aug. %, 1897.
To the Editor OF the Corn Belt:
l landed in Seward County Nov. p,
1868, from Pennsylvania, overland with
a team and wagon and about $500 in
money. l now have 400 acres OF well
improved land within sight OF the
county seat, unencumbered, worth S2O,-
900. | also have 30 head OF horses, 80
head of thoroughbred Hereford cattle
and 100 head Of thoroughbred Poland
China hogs, some or 10 of them cost
ing me $110 each. also have city prop
erty to the amount of over $4,000, and
some $4,000 or more Of personal prop
erty, besides several thousand bushels
of corn and grain. l have made 1t a
point to feed all | raise. do not be-
lieve l have sold over a thousand
bushels of corn since / have lived in
the state. While we have had a few
short crops, we have never had total
failure. | am we'll pleased with farm
ing in Nebraska and would advise al
my friends to cast their lot with us.
Yours very truly,
Levi Hofer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
NEWSV CONVERSATIONS.

A fierce hurricane swept the harbor
of Yokohama, Japan, wreclling the
Norwegian bark Alette. Ten of her
crew were drowned.
A most serious accident occurred at
the Champion Reefs mine, near Mad
ras, India, and 40 persons are known
to have been killed
The sensational story that Japan
was trying TO secure control of the
Nicaragua canal is pronounced a
canard without foundation.
Daniel Mundell, Charles Lewis and
Jackson Bushong were fatally, and ~
others seriously burned by an eXplo-
sion of natural gas at a well which was
being drilled near Newcastle, Ind
While local freight train on the
Iron Mountain railroad was running
90 miles an hour, near Van Buren,,
Ark, the forward trucks of car near
the engine broke, completely wreck
ing the whole train, killing seven men
and injuring six others.
Ex-Queen LiliuoSalni, of Hawaii.
has started for her native land to par
ticipate in an Instrumentation demon
stration which is being planned to oc-
cur when u. 5. Senators Morgan and
Quay visit Honolulu to investigate the
condition of affairs
Gen. James Longstreet, aged &c,
ma ior-general i'm the Confederate
army, eXU. 5. minister 10 Turkey and
prospective commissioner of railroads
to succeed Gen. Wade Hampton, was
married at the executive mansion at
Atlanta, Ga, to Miss Ellen Dortsch
aged 33, assistant Librarian of the state
of Georgia.
Persons posted on European politics
and alliances are commenting upon
what was regarded as rather luke
warm and cautious reply of King Hum
bert of Italy TO a toast by Emperor
William at a banquet in the formers
honor at Hamburg. The emperor
spoke strongly on the alliance of Italy
with the German empire through the
driebund, but King Ilumbert's response
was so worded as to make it under
stood that while Italy will adhere to
the dreibund she does not mean to im-
pair her relations with other powers
to do SO: and it was evidently his view
to emphasize this fact.
Emperor William wears a black eve
since his recent trip north on the royal
yacht Hobenzollern. Lieut.. Won
HanlSe. of the Germany navy, son of
Gen. Won Hanke, who is the chief of
the emperor's military cabinet, is miss
ing since the trip and is reported to
have been drowned. The London
Truth asserts that Emperor William
coarsely abused Lieut.. Won Hanke and
that the latter, stung by the sharp
words, struck his ruler in the eve and
then suicided by drowning.
The farm house OF Charles Snow
burned near Chesaning and his l4-year-
old boy came very near being cremated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
80 KILLED IN A COLLISION.


The most disastrous railway wreck
that has ever happened in Colorado oc-
Cured at Newcastle, Colo, on the Rio
Grande Junction road which is a Joint
track operated by the Denver & Rio
Grande and the Colorado Midland. A
passenger train OF the Denver & Rio
Grande colllded with Colorado Mid
land stock train, wrecxing both en-
gines and a dozen cars. The wreck.
age took fire almost Immediately and
the mail. baggage and express cars,
smoker, day coach and tourist sleeper
were burned A number OF the pass
engers who were not killed outright,
but who were pinned in the wreckage
and could not be extr,cated. persisted
in the flames. There were about 200
passengers. 1t is estimated that %
persons were killed and as many more
bruised, scalded and burned, of whom
over six will die Of their injuries.
The trains collided on curve, or
bend round mountain. and there was
no opportunity to avoid the wreck or
even TO slacken their speed
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
PUNOENT PARAGRAPHS PICKED
PROMISCoUSLY.
Nitro-Glycerine Explosion at Cygnet, O.
Kills Six People and Does Great
Deal of Damage-A Cyclone Does
Deadly Work at Texas.
Terrible Nitro Glycerlne Explosion.

An explosion of nitro-glycerine oc-
Cured at Cygnet, o., which resulted
in the death of at least SIX persons.
Preparations were made for shooting an
oil well which was gasser and when
the l20 quarts of glycerine was let
down into the well and exploded the
gas ignited and with roar the flames
shot h 9Th above the derrick. AS soon
as the drillers saw the flames several
climbed into the derrick to shut off the
gas, but they had hardly gotten there
when there was a second terrific ex-
plosion. The burning gas had started
the remaining glycerine in the empty
cans standing in a wagon near the der
rick. In another wagon near by was
another l20 quarts of the stuff and this
was exploded. The second was
blended with the first in mighty roar
and the town and surrounding country
for miles tremblcd from the shock.
The National Supply Co.'S building
was completely demolished and moth
ing remains but big hole where the
wagons stood. There is not whole
pane Of glass in any window in the
town and every house and store was
shaken to its foundations.
The known killed are Sam Barber,
Allen Falls. John Thompson, Charles
Bartel, Henry Lansdale and -
Ravens, a boy.
The damage to the Ohio Oil Co. will
amount to $4,000. Eight buildings are
a total wreck and many others dam
aged
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
MINERS STRIKE SETTLED.
Interstate Convention Accepts 65-Cent
Rate Proposed by Operators.

Interstate Convention Accepts 65-Cent
Rate Proposed by Operators.
A four days session of the interstate
convention of soft coal miners, held at
Columbus, o., agreed to accept the
proposition of the operators of the
Pittsburg district Thus the great
miners strike which was declared on
July 4 was practically brought to an
end, SO far, ut least, as western Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Indiana and West Vir-
ginia are concerned. The delegates
from Illinois, who had ESQ votes, were
unanimously against sc ttlcment. In
diana and West Virginia voted solidly
to accept the operators proposition
The resolution adopted is as follows:
Resolved That we, the miners of
Pennsylvania. West Virginia, Ohio, In
diana and Illinois in convention asse m
bled, do hereby agree to accept the
proposition recommended by our ma
tional executive committee, viz, G5
cents in Pitt,burg district, all places
in above named states where a relative
price can be obtained to resume work
and contribute literally to the miners
who do not receive the advance. where
the fight must be continued to the bit
ter finish.
The Illinois miners denounce the ac-
ton of the convention, claiming that
their interests were not given due con-
sideration. They will, therefore, hold
state convention at Springfield, Sept.
10, to determine what shall be done in
their state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
Sl00 To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
or Weakness In Men They Treat and
Fail TO Cure.


An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public n MAGICAL TREAT
MENT for the cure of Lost Vitality, Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration OF
Life Force in old and young men. No
worn-out French remedy; contains no
Phosphorus or other harmful drugs. IL is
a WONDERFUL TREATMENT magical In It's
effects-positive in its cure. al readers,
who are suffering from a weakness that
blights their life, causing that mental and
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Man
hood should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Neb., and they WIZ
send YOU absolutely FREE, valuable
paper on these diseases, and positive proofs
OF their truly MAGICAL Treatment lhous-
ands of men, vho have lost all hope or
cure, are being restored by them to per
feet condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions, or they VIII
paw railroad fare and hotel bills TO all VINO
prefer to go there for treatment, II they
fail to cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free cure,
Free Sample. or G. o. -. fake. They have
$3.50 600 capital, and guarantee TO cure
every case they treat or refund every dol
lar; OF their charges may be deposited In a
bank TO be paid 20 them when cure IS
effected. Write them today
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
STOP IT NOW !!
Stop 1t Quickly, Just the Same as Did
Mr. Charles ii. Hoffman, Of 1872
Ten Eyck Street, Jackson.

If you have pain in your back, stop it,
A lame back, stop i'll An aching back,
stop it'll Do you want to know how +? Let
US tell you'll In the first place, never try
to rid yourself of pain without knowing
the cause If pain or ache exist there.
Is reason for it. Find out this reason.
and get after it. Strike cause stiff
blow with the right weapon and its allies,
pain and ache, will flee like chaff before
the wind To get right down to it, back
ache is indicative of kidney disorders. q
SPY placed there by nature listen to his
warnings and take up the weapon, strike
before disease is reinforced with allies
that can not be routed by hand Of man,
such as Bright's disease. Let us introduce
to you this weapon! Let us prove its SUI
periority to al! others! Here is blow it
struck:
Mr.. Charles ii. Hoffman is fireman on
the VI. c. II r., and resides at 1872 Ten
Eyck Street Jackson, Mich He says:
II have suffered for Il long time from a
kidney and bladder disorder which has at.
times rendered me incapable of work !,
have been at the hospital for my complaint
and discharged from there us cured, but
the old complaint has invariably come
back again. Some time ago | heard of
Doans Kidney Pills, and | began taking
them, with most gratifying results.
Urinary complaints which bothered me
greatly are very much improved, and the
pain | suffered in my back has entirely
left me, my general condition is much inn
proved. would not like to be without
Doan's Kidney Pills / think others should
know what valuable remedy it is
For sale by all dealers, price so cents.
Mailed by Foster NIilburn Co., Buffalo.
n. Y, sole agents for the L. s. Remem-
Der the name. DEANS. and take no other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
REVIEW OF TRADE.

There IS no hating in the advance. Bus
mess grows better in all ways, a steady In
crease i'm production, in working force and
I'm the power of people 10 purchase is the
feature which overshadows all others The
farmers are helped by higher prices Tor
wheat, and while western receipts do not
snow that they have marketed tenth OF
their crops. assurance of a handsome profit
To come prepares them TO buy literally here
after. Because OF this and the increase OF
hands at work, dealers throughout the
country have started to replenish stocks,
which Is the great force at present operat-
ing in manufactures and trade. though dis
tribution by retail trade has greatly In
creased Wheat rose almost &c the past
week, not in furry. but in answer to the
daily increasing foreign demand. Atlantic
exports double those of the same week in VI
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
JAPAN WILL ARBITRATE.
willing to Submit Her Differences with
Hawaii to the King OF Belgium.


Hawaii to the King OF Belgium.
The Japanese government has ac-
cepted the proposal TO arbitrate its dif-
ferences with Hawaii. In the formal
acceptance Japan says: The imperial
government are firmly convinced that
their complaints in this matter are
well founded and that their demands
are just and reasonable. Nevertheless,
in a spirit of Cancellation and in the
hope that their action may con tribute
TO the good relations Of the two coun-
tries they have resolved To accept, sub
ject to certain necessary limitations
and qualifications, the proposal of the
government of Hawaii = The
imperial government propose that the
two governments shall, when the
proper time arrives, unite in request
ing that his majesty, the king of the
Belgians, may be pleased TO accept the
position of sole arbitrator
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
THREE ENGINES BLEW UP.



KiIIed-W. j. Bryan to the Rescue.
A fast mail train going east and the
Mexico & California express, west
bound, collided head-on, near Emporia,
Kas. The Mexico & California express
was pulled by two locomotives, and
when the trains struck-going 40 miles
an hour-the boilers of all three en-
gines exploded and tore hole in the
ground SO deep that the smoking car
of the westbound train went in on top
of the three engines and two mail
cars and balanced there without turn
ing over The passengers in the smok-
ing car escaped through the windows.
The front end of this car was envel-
oped in sitting smoke and steam from
the wreck below, and the rear door
was iammed in the wreck of the car
behind. The wreck caught fire from
the engines and the mail cars in the
hole and the smoking car were entirely
consumed In climbing out of the
smoking car several men fell through
the riffs in the wreck below
The westbound train carried eight
coaches, and its passengers included
many excursionists who had been to
hear Hon. w. j. Bryan speak at the
county fair at Burlingame. Mr.. Bryan
was also on the train-in Pullman
coach in the rear-aud he did splendid
work assisting in rescuing imprisoned
passengers and in ministering to the
injured. There were at least II pass
engers killed outright and it is feared
that the list may be increased to Is or
Is vixen the wreckage is cleared up.
Twenty or more were injured, two of
whom will die.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
A GRATEFUL LETTER.
A WOMAN CURED OF DISEASE
OF ~ YEARS STANDING.
She Writes to the Proprietor of the
Remedy Used and Tells OF Her Re-
gained Health and Great Joy.

She Writes to the Proprietor of the
Remedy Used and Tells OF Her Re-
gained Health aud Great JOY.
From the Breeze, Bellaire. Mich.
DR.. WILL. MS MEDICINE COMPANY,
Schenectady, n. Y.
Gentlemen - feel that / should write
you of the lenefit / have received from
your Pink Pills for Pale People. / have
been great sufferer, and for nearly
twenty years cannot truly say / have seen
a well day until after used Pink Pills. 1
was an invalid for fourteen years seven Of
which | was almost helpless, and had To DO
carried when moved from place to place.
i was troubled with serious stomach trou-
bles, aud was constantly growing worse.
My feet became paralyZei, then my ankles
and afterwards my knees became para
lyzed. We became convinced that creep
ing paralysis had fastened itself upon me,
and my death was thought to be matter
of only short time My husband had
procured some Pink Pills, and as they
were helping him q eatly tried them, and
can truly say OF them that they are an ex-
traordinary medicine. have experienced
relief beyond my fondest hope almost. My
paralysis is thing of the past, and though
am women of slxty-three years, l now
do all my hous ework, and am enjoying
good health. Thanks to DR.. Williams and
his medicine
lolBHeu NAKOAhEI MUSE
STATE or MICHIGAN, GO
COUNTY OF ANTRIM. 90
Margaret Rose, being duly sworn, de-
poses and says that the foregoing state
ment by her subscribed is true.
G. f.. DENsMoRE, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in a
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are an
unfailing specific for such diseases as loco
motor ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus'
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
nervous headache, the after effect of In
grippe, palpitation Of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations, all forms of weakness
either in male or female. Pink Pills are
sold by all dealers, or will be sent post
paid on receipt of price, 80 cents box or
six boxes for 500, they are never sold In
bulk or by the 1907 by addressing DR.. Will
liams' Medicine Company, Schenectady,
n. y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out of corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-ftting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired aching feet. Try it today Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen s. 0msted, lie
Roy, n. Y
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
Texas Towns Torn by Tornado.

tornado, terrible in its velocity,
struck the towns of Port Arthur and
Sabine Pass. Six people are known to
have been killed at Port Arthur, while
many others were injured. buildings
were blown down and great damage
was wrought by the cyclone. At Sa-
bine Pass many buildings were de-
stroyed and three people killed, while
considerable damage was done to
shinninr.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
TELEoRAPHIc TICKINos.

John Watson, of Colon, was probably
fatally injured by falling scaffold.
A London cable says that the en-
thusiasm over the Franco Russian ALI
ance will be used as start for revision
of the French constitution and TO bring
the presidents position nearer TO a
hereditary monarchy. 1t is said that
this President Faures great ambition.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
There Is n Class OF People

Who are injured by the use OF coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that
takes the place of coffee The most
delicate stomach receives il without
distress. and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over Il as
much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. Il cents and o5 cents
per package. Tryit. Ask for GRAINO.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

For three years suffered from Salt
Rheum. 1t covered my hands to- such
an extent that l could not wash them
Two bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters
cured me-" Libbie Young, Popes
Mills, ST. Lawrence County, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

No need to scratch your life away.
Doan's Ointment brings instant relief
in all cases of Itching Piles Pin Worms,
Eczema, Ringworms, Hives or other
itchiness of the skin. Get it from your
dealer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
GRAIN, ETC.

tDetroit Hay. No timothy, $50 ton.
New Potatoes. 40c per bu. Live Poultry,
spring chickens. nc per Id; fowl &c; ducks
&c; turkeys. SC. Eggs, strictly fresh, llhc per
doz Butter, dairy, 14dc Id; creamery lsc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Gum arabic and gum tragacanth in equal
parts, dissolved in hot water make the best
and most convenient mucilage TO keep in
the house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
Rugs Made From Your ola Carpets.

Latest Improvement new method of max
ing reversible rugs from your old Brussels
or Ingram carpets. with border all around.
Send for circular and prices to 5. Kross, CELL
Wentworth Ave, Chicago Ill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Happy the man who early learns the
wide chasm that lies between his wishes
and his powers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Vain people would be much happier
IL they had the courage to come right
down To real life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
ponfTobacco Spill and Smoke Your Lie away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun of Ii fe.nerve and vigor take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak
men strong All druggists, soc or 81 Cure
guaranteed. Booklet and sample free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

1t is mighty good boy who likes to have
his school teacher meet his parents.
Rub finger marks from furniture with a
little sweet oil
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Be'gian workmen train ROSTERS to crow
against each other. NJ
The Green Glissblowers union has s5eo
IN its treasury
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
To cure Const,patlon Forever

To clean a sewing machine of oil and dirt
go over ii with rag wet with kerosene
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Swords equally as fine as the famous
blades of Damascus are manufactured in
Bhutan, state in the Himalayas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25o
IfCC C. fails to cure druggists refund money
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Nothing is ever done beautifully
which is done in rivalship; or nobly,
which is done in pride.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

GEoRGIsS BAY LINE-Amercas finest outing week
SH For folders SteycnsOn's dock, foot Randolph St.
or 40 Woodward Ave, Detroit. g. 7. Iy agent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

The first paper ever maze in the world was
made by wasps They used it for building
n.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Usually when woman's ear begins Il
burn she is talking about somebody.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

One of the greatest pleasures in life is
found in counting the money one is about TO
make.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Possession is nine points of the
law" and profession is nine points in
the average Christian experience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Goes Cough BaIsam
Is the oldest and best. Ii will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

The is much tenderness in this seem
ingly cruel world-Out the butcher
rarely finds it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Jonathan Huils in l736 made small steam
boat. 1t failed TO work. but had all the
germs of Fultons later invention.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething sOttens the gums reduces nfam
nation allays pain wind collie. 25 cents bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16

The way to gain IA good reputation
is to endeavor to be what you desire to
appear.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-09-16
HOME SEEKERS
EXCURSIONS
VIA
big Four Route
SEPTEMBER 1921
SEPTEMBER 2O-2l


At One Fare Plus $500 for the Round
Trip to Specified Points in
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas,
Colorado Florida, Georgia,
Indian Territory, Iowa. Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana. Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska,
New Mexico, North and South
Dakato, North and South Caro-
lima, Oklahoma, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Wiscon-
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For tickets and full information call on
any ticket agent Of the Big Four Route,
or address
E. o. MCCORMICK,
Passenger Traffic Manager,
WARREN j. LYNCH.
Asst. Gen. Passenger and Ticket Agent,
CINCINNAT O.