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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
POULTRY HOUSE FLOOR.
one Made of Boards, Covered with
Gravel and Litter ON Top Of
This, IL the Best.

one of the NEST important thingA
about a henhouse is the floor, and all
things eingconsidered ,tomother earth
for a floor, there is 4 very serious OBJ
lection. Some people tell us it is ma
lures floor" However, as we all
know, natures floor" is a clean floor,
as fowls when wild in their native
land roam far and wide, and the
ground over which they go (nature's
door, does not become soiled and
filthy, as an earth floor "a thousand
times smaller than natures foor'0
Is bound to become, unless a great
mount OF unnecessary hard work is
given IT. OF course it can be kept rea-
scnably clean by taking out four
inches or more of the dirt once or
twice a month, and replacing with
new; but as the droppings cannot be
removed without so doing we surmise
they will not be renewed as often as
they ought, writes E. Z. Banks. in the
Poultry Advocate.
1t is said. an earth floor furnishes a
dust bath, and that the grain can be
scattered on the ground, thus giving
the fowls the much needed exercise.
just think of it! 4 mixture of dust
bath, feed, litter and droppings, and
we might as well say disease. A nice
mess" is it not? This is not all; an
earth floor is a conductor of moisture
and Will draw moisture from the out.
side ground, thus making it more OF
less damp.
The best and the nearest to a natu.
raj floor is a board floor, covered with
sand or fine gravel and litter on tor
of this. Having the dust bath in q
shallow box by itself, this kind OF a
foor can be easily kept clean, and the
grain can be scattered in the clean lit
ter, thus giving the fowls exercise just
the same, besides adding a great deal
more to their health and comfort than
a filthy piece of earth. A cement
floor, although a great improvement
lover mother earth, is moi just the
as it is q conductor of both cold
and i is much cofdcFh mo
dampo imam wood, which is a nom
ductor of cold and moisture; there
fore a good, tight board floor is the
IDEAL floor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

The English sparrow has spread far
hence and increased rapidly. The farm
ers of the province of Ontario are com
planning that he is an unmitigated null
sance to them and they insist that he
should be exterminated rs soon as pos
sible. He drives away the insectivorous
and singing birds and does nothing to
compensate for their loss.-Chicago
Chronicle,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
oucer Combinations.

Attempts to evade the death duties act
are causing queer complicationsin Eng
land. An old man transferred all his
property by deed to his wife. not ex-
pecting that he would survive her. She
made a will, leaving it to a former beau
of hers and then was killed on the hunt
ing field. The husband was thus left
dependent on the lovers generosity
Chicapo Chronicle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
An Ab,ept-Minded Rector.

1t is said to have been the rector of a
parish in Texas who was revising his
sermon one Sunday morning when the
orcanist called at his study and asked:
What shall l play"
II don't know" said the rector, alb
systematically; what kind of a hand
have YOU t?"-Buffalo Commercial.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
SURE RABBIT TRAP.
lnyI--y Can Make 1t and After Hay.
ing Once Used 1t Can't Afford
to Do without 1t.

Sink a dry goods box two to thre.
feet deep into the ground neal a hedge
row OF in a fence corner, or any Sc
cluded spot that may be frequented by
rabbits. Leave the top about six inches
above ground. Saw a hole about six
inches square at the top on one side.
Make a box (b) without. ends, Is inches
long, the sides of inch and the top and
bottom of one-half-inch boards. This
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

We smsr One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
F. J. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, Q.
We the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
nerfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made BY Their hr@.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
HATS Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. Der bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
Nansen's Chief Discovery.

Nansen's chief discovery in the far
north is that a very deep sea exists
north of the Franz Josef group of is
lands, and that its waters are compare
lively warm at a depth of 100 fathoms.
One theory is that the difference in
temperature is due to the Gulf stream.
m Y Sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
I.ox.I a, We'll a. industrious.

In order to test the loyalty of ants to
each other Sir John Lubbock n made
so of them drunk and incapable. and
then drew the attention of 25 sober ones
to their condition. The 25 5uck1ed tcit
and carried the so home 10 bed.-Chi.
cago Chronicle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
Try Grafn-O! Try Grafn.oi

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package OF GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult. ALL who try it like it. GRAIN-O
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it ds made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. IA the price of coffee. Is cts. and
% cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
NOVEMBER
They Were Up-to.Date.

'Totsie MeFadden-Say, we is d~isappoint-
ed. De las chapter of dis book says dat de
beautiful heroeen lived to be an old, woman
and was highly respected. We don't want
nothink about no old woman. Wat we
wants is de new woman, an if youse can't
give us somethink about de new woman. give
US our nickel back and we'll buy chestnuts.
See:-Washington Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
Winter in the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward a place where the in
c~onveniences of a Northern winter may be
escaped. No section of this country offers
such ideal spots as the Gulf Coast on the
line of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
between Mobile and New Orleans. l. pos
sesses a mild climate, pure air, even temper
AZURE and facilities for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section. Accommoda-
lions for visitors are first-c!ass, and can be
scared at moderate prices. The L. & n:
r. Il. ]. the only line by which it can be
reached in through cars from Northern
cities. Through car schedules to all points
in Florida by this line are also perfect.
Write for folders, ETC.. to Geo. b. Horner,
D. ?. A, St. Louis. Mo.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

"The old-fashioned father believed IL
the cooperation of parent and teacher"
"Yes: when / was whipped at school
my father always whipped me again
when l got home."-Detroit Free Press
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

Vegetables should not be stored when
set if it is possible to avoid it. If it
must be done, a little air-slaked lime
scattered upon them will absorb all tho
surplus moisture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

Be your character what it will, it will be
known; and nobody will take it upon your
word.|Chesterfeld.i
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

Piso's Cure is the medicine to break up
children's Coughs and Colds.-Mrs. NJ. G.
Biurt, Sprague, Wash, March 8, "a.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

why did Colt introduce an automobile
in his last farce comedy?' "He was tired of
hearing the critics accuse him of horse
play."LCleveland Plain Dealer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
z Per Week.

We pay $40 per week and expenses for man
with rig to introduce our Poultry Mixture.
Send stamp for terms. Excelsior Mfg. Co.,
Parsons, Rams.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

Actors, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothacbe Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
Halls Family Pills are the best.

s'Why did Colt introduce an automobile
in his last farce comedy?" He was tired of
hearing the critics accuse him of horse
play."SCleveland Plain Dealer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

Afte- all, the question which disturbs
men most, is how to earn more and work
less.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

An old bachelor says that some women are
born foolish, some achieve folly and the rest
marry fools.-Chicago Daily News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

Self-respect is the corner stone of all viz
tue.-Sir John Herschel.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
The Best Prescription for Chill.

and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELKss
CHILL Toxic. tits simplyir iron and 9%uininei in
ataSteless form. No cure = no paw. PRICE ~"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
Her Modest Hint.

He-Were you ever caught beneath the
mistletoe?
She-Perhaps you had better come around
on Christmas and see If I act like one who
has had experience.-Chicago Times Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30

dampo than wood, which is a ION
ductor of cold and moisture; there
fore a good, tight board floor is the
IDEAL floor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
NORTH SIDE NOTES.

The Ballou Basket Works warehouse
has been reprinted.
Eugene Warner and wife have re.
turned from Fowlerville.
w. l.. Moore Of Plymouth visited his
brother, j. w. Moore, last week.
Mrs. f. w. Buttermore started on
Wednesday for Indiana to visit rela-
tiyes.
Prof. A. w. Dorr, who has been Wis
ting his cousin, Mrs. j. w. Moore, re-
turned to Golden, Colo. Saturday.
Mrs. Cook is having an addition built
To her residence j. w. Miner also
recently completed one to his resi-
dence.
Geo. w. Ellis and wife OF Philadel-
phia and DR.. K. X. Ellis of Detroit are
making their annual summer visit
here.
"A. Z. Flanders and family have re-
moved TO Grand Rapids where he has
secured situation at his trade as fur
nlture carver.
George Wiley was taken very seri-
ously i'll with appendicitis, Saturday.
His condition was alarming to his fam
lily and physicians for several days, but
is now improving.
The Hudson boys Eugene and Frank
went to Grand Rapids today on the big
excursion. Their wives just made up
their minds not to stay at home alone
with the children all day and SO took
train another way and went to Ionia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
WARRINGTON CLUB PICNIC.

There were one hundred and nifty
of the Washingtonians present at their
picnic at Baldwin Lake Wednesday
which included members and invited
guests. Many OF those from this vicin-
ity went on the train rather than drive
over the dusty roads.
There was no end To the provisions
and when the tables were spread In
Gan.on's pavilion there were rations
enough displayed to feed a regiment
OF soldiers and all OF il OF excellent
quality Ice cream was furnished
from Edsall's restaurant for the entire
company by the Bedding contingent
and at the close OF the dinner President
Sprague called out Revs +. w. Hodg-
don and A. M. Hyde, II. +. Barker, G.
f. Barker, +. T. Ranney, f. b. Lap
ham and II. X. Divine, the latter from
Holly, for speeches and they all re-
sponded in brief and witty remarks.
The absence OF number of the old
familiar faces was noted, some Of whom
have died during the year and some
being detained by sickness.
X. *. Divine Of Holly, Mrs. Eliza
beth Bedding OF Chicago, G. w. Ellis
and wife of Philadelphia, f.. X. Ellis of
Detroit and Mrs. j. f.. Loase OF Sparta
were guests from abroad. Il. L. Phelps
of Greenville, the popular proprietor
OF Hotel Phelps, who with his wife are
members, supplied the smokers with
fine grade of cigars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
BIRTHDAY GATHERING.

The home of Mr.and Mrs Fred Reeves
on Pearl street was the scene of pleas
ant gathering Monday afternoon which
was gotten up in honor of Mrs. Reeves
mother, Mrs. Nathaniel Fisk. 1t was
the anniversary of her Seth birthday
and on invitation about twenty of the
relatives were present. All enjoyed
the occasion very much in recounting
and calling up memories and events OF
by-gone days that are so dear to those
who are bound together by family ties.
An excellent line of refreshments was
served and Hon. j. ID. Morse in behalf
OF the company presented Mrs. Fisk
with fine pair of gold bowed glasses
and other gifts
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Every thing is on the move around
the Bedding Hall Co. S plant and they
hope To get the repairs completed suf-
ficiently to start the machine room in
the big factory Monday, September T..
A brick addition to the dry kins is
being built, the woodwork has been re-
painted, also the warehouses and things
generally slicked up in fine shape. A
stone foundation is being built for the
new warehouse which is TO be 4Sxl90
feet in size, and when completed will
give them storage room for 1900
refrigerators. The large addition to
factory b which the BANNER spoke Of
some time ago rs possibility has been
practically decided upon but owing to
the lateness in the season it may be
laid over until next year. May their
prosperity continue is the wish of all
good citizens.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The board of education for the city
OF Belding will receive sealed bids for
the floating of the $1,000 in school
bonds for the construction of a new
school building in said city up to and
including Friday, September 25, 1899
The terms Of payment on said bonds
will be $500 September %, 1902, and
$500 annually thereafter until all are
cancelled. The bonds are to draw five
per cent interest payable annually.
Il. w. COOLING, Director.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

New advs. this week: Fl. ]. Leonard
T. Frank Ireland, Holmes Bros, w |.
Benedict, j. Leahy.
Mrs. Grace Willis who has been
spending the summer with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Fuller returned to
Petoskey today
Miss Geraldine Purcell was in Grand
Rapids Tuesday, attending the state
meeting of the |. o. G.. T., in which
body she was one of the officers.
Mrs. George Green returned from
Clarksville Tuesday where she had
been with her daughter for the past
three weeks and reports fine grand
daughter.
Miss Lena Myers of Ann Arbor is a
guest of Miss Nettie Wagner. Wednes-
day, the latter gave tea party in her
honor and several young lady friends
were present.
Mrs. G. A. George and Mrs. G b.
Nye arrived home last Friday from
the east where they had been visiting
since the Niagara Falls excursion to
which place they first went
The Marble Cemetery Society will
give lawn social at Frank Abbott g
In keene Saturday evening, Septem-
Der 2 Ice cream and cake will be
served. A cordial invitation extended
TO all.
Walter Lambertson and his brother
drove into town Tuesday from Wabasis
Lake, where they had been for day g
fishing. In trolling l8-pound pick
erel struck their hook and the big fell
low was landed.
Mrs. Thos. Cannon spent Sunday in
Grand Rapids with her daughter, Miss
Clara Hogle, who is employed in the
Butterworth hospital. She has accept
ed position as one of its nurses and
likes 1t very much.
The open air concert in the interest
of purchasing "A piano for the high
school will lie held Friday night, Sep
TENDER LIST. All committees and others
interested will meet at Hotel Belding
Saturday evening at ! O'clock.
Elmer f.. Moulton received a check,
Tuesday, for 1850 90, which was the
amount Of the life benefit policy held
by his wife, Leonora Moulton, in the
l.. o. II. M. This fraternal order is
very prompt in paying death claims.
DR.. j. L. Ferguson was called to
lonia last Friday when the Ionia Coun-
ty Pension Board was organized. DIR.
Allen was elected president, DIR. Defen-
dorf secretary, and j. +. Ferguson
treasurer. The board will meet on
Wednesday OF each week.
There was about thirty members OF
the w. X. G.. and G.. A. X. boys took
the train from this station Wednesday
morning TO attend the Ionia county
battalion picnic at Ionia. The vet
Grams, their wives and daughters and
friends all had an excellent time.
|. X. Waldo is putting down tar
composition crosswalk near the d., G.
X. & w. depot as a sort Of an expert
ment as he agrees to let 1T have a three
months trial before asking for his pay.
Wood sidewalks and crosswalks are
getting very expensive and are short
lived. Something better is desired
and Mr.. Waldo thinks he has 1t.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.

Thursday, August "a.
SIP. MI. q. Foresters.
Friday, August 20.
SIP. ND OF X.
Saturday, August 80.
SIP. nj. q. Il. NJ
Monday, August 80.
s:O0p. mn. w. OF A.
Tuesday, August 80.
7:3O p. nj O. o. +.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
MuSIC TEACHING

Miss Lena l.. Leonard, teacher of
singing in its three branches: Voice
Culture, expression and music reading;
Harmony and Musical History, Pri-
Vate or class instruction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
FRUIT HANS Ar COST.

Buy some kans, then buy what fruit
you kan, then kan all you kan, then
eat all you kant kan, for we kan not
carry any kans over
EARL VINCENT & Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure thoroughly
digests food without aid from the stom-
ach, and at the same time heals and
restores the diseased digestive organs.
1t is the only remedy that does both of
these things and can be relied upon to
permanently cure dyspepsia.
w l. BENEDICT
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
NOTICE OF CONTRACT LETTING

The board of education OF the city of
Bedding will receive sealed bids up to
noon Thursday, August %, 1899, for
the construction Of new school build
ing in the city of Belding. Plans and
specifications may be seen at the store
of Robinson & Hudson. The board re-
serves the right TO reject any or all
bids. Z. w. GOODING. Director.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Mrs. Mason is now prepared to fur
nish the Racine stocking feet, also
rubber collars, cuffs, and shirt fronts
for ladies or gentlemen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Earl Vincent a. Co. are having a
large sale on Royal Blue Salmon.
Why? Because il is the best ever
sold in Beldlng. Try can and you
will want more.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

City taxes are now due and may be
paid aC any time at the Peoples Saw
ings bank.
w l.. CUSSER, Treas.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspep
STA because its ingredients are such
that il can't help doing SO. 1.-The
public can rely upon it as master
remedy for all disorders arising from
imperfect digestion. James NJ. Thorn
as, Nj. D., ia American Journal oil
Health, N. Y. w. /. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
HOUSES FOR SALE.

One brick and three frame dwelling
houses all within the city limits. Will
be sold at "A considerable reduction in
price and reasonable time allowed for
the payment. Apply to William Pick
ering. Office at the Commercial Bank
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

.. f. Webster can supply your coal
and wood as cheap as other dealers
Call on him. He sells the celebrated
Philadelphia a. Reading Coal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Remnant sale Of wall paper at Con
nell Bros. this week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Going to Chicago on the ID. G. II. &
w. $500 excursion, September 9th?
Tickets good until the 10th Ask
agents about it. 1872
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Going To Chicago on the ID. q. Il. &
W. 30 W excursion, Sept. 5th. Tickets
good until the 10th. Ask agents about
it. 1872
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

Lost-Small plush shoulder cape be-
tween Belding and Shaw corners.
Finder will please return To BANNER
office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24

The soothing and healing properties
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, its
pleasant taste and prompt and perma
nent cures, have made il great favor
tie with the people everywhere. For
sale by Fisk Bangs, druggist.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-08-24
TAXES NOW DUE.

Remnant sale of wall paper at Con-
nell Bros. this week