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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
The Miles of the pIowman.

Fall blowing time is at hand, and
the plowman will do well TO consider
how he can get the most work accom-
plished with the least effort. The hit
or miss method means immense loss
of energy, a large part Of which may
be saved by careful computation. The
width Of the furrow plowed has much
to do with the expense of energy A
man that walks ten miles on a good
road feels tired. How much more
tired will he feel after walking ten
miles over plowed ground holding onto
the handles of a plow? A man In
blowing an acre OF land In burrows
seven inches wide will travel 14M
miles; in eight-inch burrows he will
travel 12A miles; In nine-inch fur
rows, IL miles; In ten-inch burrows,
9 $40 miles; In 11-inch burrows, 8
miles; In 12-inch burrows, 81 miles;
In 13-inch burrows, III miles, and In
14-inch burrows, miles. The widest
furrow possible that will thoroughly
pulverize the soil should be plowed.
A good team is an economizer OF labor,
for a man will not have to travel as
far in following heavy team as
a light one, for the reason that q
wider furrow can be turned.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
Time for Apple Picking.

There is much value In knowing
when to pick an apple. The future
usefulness OF the apple depends a
great deal on this, whether 1t is to
be kept or used at once. There are
three periods at which an apple may
be picked-before maturity, at matnr-
ity or when 1t is fully ripe on the
tree. Our best horticulturists tell us
that the maturity and ripeness OF an
apple are not the same. At least
these words do not mean the same
when used technically by experienced
apple growers. mature apple is
one that has attainau ',l size and
whose seeds are black. An apple is
not ripe till it has attained its proper
color, it's desired meliowness and has
reached the poiul whore its flavor is
at the best.
When then shonli IN apple be
picked, before maturity, at maturity
or when it is ripe? 1t is quite gener-
ally agreed that the best time to pick
an apple is at maturity, unless 1t Is
to be eaten at once In that case the
apple should be left on the tree till
1t is not only mature but ripe. And
here is where the family orchardist
finds the advantage TO his family. He
can pick his fruit fresh from the tree
at just the point where 1t is most lus-
cious, when il has the most flavor and
full quantity OF juice. No matter
how well favored an apple may be a
month after picking, ii loses its sup
ply of juice continually after picking.
for evaporation is going on and there
is no way OF supplying the deficiency.
But for packing or for storing, an
apple should be picked at maturity,
at which time it will begin its ripening
process. IL picked before that time
the ripening process will not go on.
for that cannot begin till the apple
has matured, and If il never natures
it does not ripen. The apple picked
before maturity remains of the same
color and does not improve in flavor.
It's texture becomes rubbery and as
the moisture in ii evaporates, 1t
shrinks. Who has not been disap-
pointed when biting into such an APP
pie to find not the delicious flavor ex-
pected, but vinegary juice that was
anything but pleasant? The city
buyer of apples has this experience
frequently. Ii on the other hand an
| apple is allowed to hang on the tree
beyond the maturity time and till 1t
is fully ripe it gene ally proves to be
poor keeper This is especially
true Of the summer or fall varieties.
The Grimes Golden. If allowed to
ripen on the tree, will keep but a few
weeks after picking. But if it is
| picked at maturity 1t will keep for
months under proper conditions. This
is the reason why so many Grimes
Goldens prove to he very poor keep
ers-they have been allowed TO hang
| too long on the tree after the time at
which it was possible to pick them.
Some varieties, such as the Ben
Davis, need to be left on the tree as
long as possible These are all win.
ter apples and take a long season to
mature. The Ben Davis takes all the
time it can get to mature on the tree
and after that the ripening process
goes on for some weeks. There is lit
tie danger of picking this variety and
Willow Twig too late, provided frosts
are not imminent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
The Poet.

One sang. and many turned aside to
hear.
And they whose souls were fashioned to
conceive
The beautiful still listened with delight.
And inly blessed the singer and the song.
Till far and wide, in countless homes, the
strains
Flowed from the lips. familiar and be-
loved
And often the charmed world, half envy
ing, said:
why Joy must fill the soul that thus can
soar
Above the woes Of earth, its pains and
cares,
And bless and beautify the lives Of men
With treasures gathered from the realm
OF thought"
And far away lonely woman dwelt,
Whose feeble flesh had often shrunk be-
meath
The touch of pain, and who in silence
bore
A bitter fate and fed hungry heart
On dreams Of love, and for the power OF
song
Paid with the loss Of all life held most
sweet.
Maud Rose in Cincinnati Enquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

They were seated on a rustic bench
at a fashionable water place. She
was a fair woman OF 26; he a tall,
dark, handsome man Of 80.
II want to tell you the story OF my
life, Miss Arlington" he was saying.
IL don't suppose it will prove interest
ing to YOU but / have a selfish desire
for your opinion after l have finished.
| will not tire you with details, but
will state as briefly as possible the
principal facts. | shall picture to you
a dirty, ill-clad, ill-fed boy, who knew
nothing of schools nor books, at the
age of thirteen. My mother died when
was quite small, and | stayed with
my father, whose business was work
ing one of those numerous stills in
the mountains of Tennessee, and dodg-
ing the revenue officers, when he was
not too drunk to do so. My duty was
10 scout around and warn him if dan
ger threatened: and for my faithful
ness | received but kicks and threats.
AT last he was killed while defending
the still, and | was left alone-A fam
lily took me 10 work for my board, but
the treatment received at their hands
was more than ] could stand, so one
night / went away. All night | ran
through the darkness; every noise in
creased my terror lest should be
overtaken and carried back. After
sunrise ] crept into a thick clump of
pines some distance from the road,
and with my bundle for a pillow fell
asleep. Several hours later was
awakened by little girl bending over
me.
'Whered youns kim from? she
asked calmly, as | opened my eyes.
! bounded to my feet. expecting that
/ was about to be captured and taken
back, but there was no one else in
sight. What youns fraid of, boy? she
asked.
After she had repeatedly assured
me that she had not seed anyone after
me. ana she knowed her pa and ma
would not let me go if anyone came
for me, and | had cautiously peered
behind nearly every tree in the vicin-
ity told her my story. at once en-
listed her sympathy. which was sweet
10 me, as 1t was the first had ever
known.
When my story was finished, she
came close TO me, and, patting my
cheek with her little brown hand, told
me again how very sorry she was, and
assured me that | was safe as long
as | stayed there, and that If anyone
should come she would hide me where
nobody couldn't never find me. She
invited me into her playhouse, which
was nearby, and there we played until
the evening shadows began to fall.
then | reluctantly resumed my jour
ney. She walked short distance with
me, and saying that she would have
her par shoot anyone who might be
looking for me, pointed the nearest
way to town, and as we parted, said:
Il reckon yonnsn hev ter kim back an
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
THE ORIGIN OF FAIRIES.
Many Legends Connected With Their
Existence.

The fairies are considered by arch
biologists as the heirs and descendants
Of the inferior pagan divinities, good
and evil. The demi-gods and demons
were reduced to this condition when
heathenism was outwardly brought
to an end. However, the popular be-
lief is that the fairies were those
angels who, at Lucifer's revolt did
not openly join him, but felt kind Of
sympathy with his wicked aspirations.
When the rebel angels were precipi-
tated into hell these cowardly spirits
fell no farther than the earth,
on which they are TO remain
till the day of judgment, I'M
certain during the whole time
whether they are 10 be pardoned
or condemned. The Irish fairies are
the spirits of the Daanan Druid chiefs,
who after their death took possession
Of the chief subterranean caves
throughout the kingdom, and con-
tinued. according to their good or evil
dispositions. to succor OF injure the
descendants of the Milesians, by
whom they had been dispossessed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

"I reckon youns'll hev ter kim back
an marry me wen youns git rich {"
did toward the little girl back in Ten
nessee.
'As soon as he was well he adopted
me and changed my name, and then
my education began. Being an edu-
Gated man, the hermit had charge of
my studies until was fitted for col.
lege. He nodded me according TO
his own conception of manhood, ever
impressing upon me the sin of ingrati-
tude AS boy and man | had talked
and thought about the little mountain
lass. You have no idea how tender a
romance could be built upon a founda-
ton as slender
Before | entered college my bene.
factor told me that was TO be a
gentleman; that had unlimited
wealth at my command, and that
must spend money freely for the ben
eft OF others. He had a fortune left
him, which had increased rapidly dur
ing the years of his seclusion.
II suggested that | go back to my
old place and see IL | could do any
thing for the little girl who had been
SO kind to me. No act of mine ever
pleased him more. travelled to Ten
nessee and found that her parents
had died some years before, and that
she had been adopted by widow, who
had moved to a distant part of the
country: but ! found no trace that
could follow. ] advertised, but to no
avail. She has been in my dreams all
these years, and determined never
TO give up the search until \ knew
what had become of her. Now for
your advice. Should I marry before
have found this girl?"
You certainly should not" she re-
piled. raising her eyes for the first
time.
Il had hoped for different an
swer.
Il can give you no other"
But she may be married, or dead"
he urged.
You are not sure"
And perhaps she is as illiterate as
the people from which | sprang, and
whom detest for their ignorance and
lack OF ambition
And II she were?"
Il could never marry her Every
man has his ideal. Mine has been the
little mountain maid; now. you are
my idea of perfect womanhood. Could
you not grant my hearts desire by
marrying me-"
Are you sure you would cgfe for
me. even IL you knew my past?" she
asked tiuidly, after a pause.
am sure no other Woman will ever
hole me place in my heart that YOU
nolu. care hothlRg for the past II ]
can nave 'oa IA the future"
ohaii zen You OF my CHILDHOOD
II you WISH, bat il will make no
ulneien INV, Ater a long pause he
salu' flease &c MOI keep me in sus-
on were DO in the mountains Of
iehp,'sse sht began. "snd ], too,
WIS OOfn a1 'Ae Loupisins OF Tennes-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Stanton, Ark. Aug. 31st.-News
comes from Duff, Searcy Co., this
state. that Mr.. T. e. Reeves, a justice
of the Peace at that place, has writ
ten a letter recommending Dodd's
Kidney Pills in which he says:
II think Dodd's Kidney Pills can't
be beat for Kidney Trouble. and
wish them every success"
The local j. P. Mr.. f. B. Cox agrees
with his brother Justice on this point
for he says:
81 had q bad case Of Kidney Trou.
BILE and was not able to do days
work without great distress. l Dough,
six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and
after had used three boxes l was al
right. am as well as ever, and
cannot praise Dodd's Kidney Pills toe
highly.
81 have given the other three boxes
to some friends OF mine who had
found out what II was that had cured
me so satisfactorily and quickly and
they all speak highly OF Dodd's Kid
ney Pills"
No one disputes this unanimous
verdict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
MRS MALAPRoP IN REAL LIFE
comicai Phrases Ascribed TO Newly
Rich American Woman.

comieai Phrases Ascribed TO Newly
Rich American Woman.
A young Philadelphian who has
Just returned from abroad travelled on
the same steamer with Molly Elliott
Seawell, the novelist, and fo11d her
10 be a woman with keen apprecia
ton of humor She told OF very
rich but rather vulgar American
whose daughter had married into the
nobility and who was a veritable Mrs.
Malaprop.
The old lady spends considerable
Of her time with this married daugh-
ter" said Miss Seawell, and when l
met her in London she gave me a
very pressing invitation to come out
try house. Then she started TO de-
scribe what evidently had been an old
baronial castle remodeled, only she
referred to it as a baronical castle,
whatever that may be. In the hall
they have the loveliest pair of ant
ler's horns you ever saw, she said.
And the hall has been entirely rum
mated
Il ventured to express the hope that
the stairs had not been altered, for l
have a sort OF generation for the stair
ways and balconies that are charac-
teristic of the old English houses. oh,
goodness me! yes she said. They
have a spinal stairway now
delphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
Preferred Bad Money.

An acquaintance from the country,
having visited some friends. and be-
ingraoout to depart, presented little
boy, one of the family, with half a
crown in the presence OF his mother.
Please. is it a good one?" asked the
little fellow. "Of course II is" replied
the gentleman, surprised Why do
you ask" Because I'd rather have
a bad one, and then they'll let me
keep It. II get any good money It
goes into the bank, and ] never get
II again. STRAY Stories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

see. My parents died when was a
child, and | was adopted by wealthy
lady, a cousin OF my mothers, and"
''Well?"
IL remember the little boy whom
| found asleep beneath the pines"
Her listener started. You. Miss
Arlington" he exclaimed, lifting her
head so that he could look into her
eyes. ARE you my little mountain
maid?"
YES" very family
MY darling."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

No other systemic catarrh remedy has as
yet been devised. Insist upon having Pc
runa. There are no medicines that can be
substituted.
If you do not derive prompt and satisfao-
tory results from the use of Peruna. write
at once to Dr. Hartman. giving full staie-
ment OF your case and he will be pleased to
give you his valuable advice gratis
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. Ohio
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to learn
that there IL at least dreaded disease that science
has been able to in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
now known 10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tlonal treatment. Hairs Catsrrh Cure is taken In
ternay, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength 10y building up the constitution and assisting
nature I'm doing its work. The proprietors have &C
much faith IN its curative powers, that they onei
One Hundred Dollars for any that IL fails
Send for list OF testimonials
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
THE LITTLE MOUNTAIN MAID
by DOROTHY q. CLARK
Copyrighted 1905 By The authors Pabtishine Company

ued, ~ had worked my way to the
far west. a few weeks later l found
an old man lying in one OF the noun
tain gorges, crushed and bruised.
medical assistance, and nursed him
back to health. He was a recluse. and
was known as bad man, but my act
completely changed his nature. | had
been good TO him without any selfish
motive. and he felt toward me, as
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

The cucumber is one of the earliest
known vegetables. Moses mentions it
as abundant in Egypt: I'VE remember
the fish, which we did eat in Egypt
freely; the cucumbers, and the melons,
and the leeks, and the onions, and the
garlic"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from $500
TO $500. The inn
mense sale of VI. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name aud
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor
ona Colt proves there is
value in Douglas shoes.
Corona II the highest
grade Pat.Leather made
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

The Southdown can boast Of a
longer pedigree than ally other breed
OF British sheep. Ii Is said that
their descent can Re traced farther
back then the time Of William the
Conqueror.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
cattIemen Give up Fioh,.

Omaha, Neb., dispatch: Cattlemen
who have fenced thousands OF acres
Of government land for ranch pur-
poses have abandoned the fight to
maintain the boundaries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

marry me wen youns gifts rich, and /
promised her, Of course.
Miss Arlington, that was my first
and last experience in childish com
partnership, and my first taste of the
sweetness of'human kindness and sym
patty. ! have never since seen my
little mountain girl; but can you won
der that she still has a warm place in
my memory"
Miss Arlington was looking intent
~ at the ground, and made no reply.
In b~o months time" be copiip.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
Chip Of the Old Block.

Baltimore dispatch. A. p. German,
Jr., son of the senator, scored his
maiden victory by defeating two op-
ponents. who, like himself. sought the
nomination for state senator from
Howard county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

.overy. / spent hundreds OF dollars in
medicine which did me no good. l was
persuaded by friend to try Peruna. !
look Il two weeks without much improve
nent. but kept on with il and soon began
10 get we'll and strong very fast. Within
TWO months l was cured. and have been
we'll ever since. am a strong advocate OF
Pevuna. &C. Hershman.
Peruna cures catarrh OF the kidneys.
liver and other pelvic or-ans, simply be-
cause IL cures catarrh wherever located.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
Open Switch Causes Wreck.

Williamsport. Pa, Dispatch The
Seashore express on the Pennsylvania
ran into an open switch ne"r Milton
and collided with freight cars. No
passengers were injured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
lrriaated Lands.

The object aimed at by The National Irrigation
Association. whose ad. appears in another part OF
this paper is to give prospective settlers reliable
information concerning Irrigsble Lands in the
West. and 10 awaken a public sentiment throush b.
the public domain for actual settlers only. Our
readers urged write them for full particulars
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
East. but Don't Bun.

"will these colors rum" asked an
elderly lady who was shopping in q
Lexington street store. No, indeed"
replied the affable clerk. They're
too fast for that. Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

A father has much to be thankful
for If his daughter doesn't look APP
oogetic when he enters the room.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
1CATARRH DESTROYS THE KIDNEYS
Was Miserable ---CouId Not Stand Up CT Walk
Pe-rI-na Cured
Many Persons Have
Catarrh and Don't
Know il.

Mr.. lanes NJ. Powell, o53
Troost street, Kansas CITY.
Mo-, Vice Grand OF !. Q.
o. f.. of Cherryville. kans..
writes: /,
"Abouf four years ago !
suffered with q severe ca
farrh of the bIa fd-r. which
caused confinuedirrff
and pain. Twas miserable
md could not stand up or
walk for any length OF
time without exfrem C
WEAKNESS and pain. be-
gan taking Peruna and IL
greatly relieved ne, ard In
eleven weeks ! was com
pIefely cured and IeH Ike
q new man. "--Jac1cs M.
Powell
Hundreds Of Dollars Spert II
Vain.
Mr.. Cyrus II ersh m n ;
Sheridan, Ind. writes:
1.-TWO years ago l was a
sick man. Catarrh had set
lied in the pelvic organs.
making life a burden and
giving me little hope OF re-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Many a woman bends a mans will
during life and breaks IL after his
death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLy.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All grocers sell large OF. package, centA
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Some people are planning already
to move for a change of administra-
tlon when they get to Heaven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Etc permanently cured no dts nervousness arre1
I'll hrst days use OF DIR. klines Great Nerve hestor
o. Send for FREE 02. 90 trial bottle and treatire
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

A man seldom realizes how much
he can't do until he tries.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

The worlds valuation OF a man Is
largely built on piles OF rock"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Every big man has a lot OF little
ways left over from his little DAYS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y. Feb. IL, 1900
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Barring pawnbrokers few men take
too much interest in their business.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

The earnestness OF life Is the only
passport to the satisfaction Of life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are
fast to light and washing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03
$1.OO BIG 5OO-POUND STEEL
RANGE OFFER.

II you can use the best big 500-pound steel
range made in the world, and are willing to have
II placed In your own home on three months free
trial, just cut this notice out and send to SEARS
RoEBUCK Co, Chicago and you will receive
free by return mail big picture OF the steel
range and many other cooking and heating
stoves. you will also receive the most wonder
full 81. 90 steel range ofer, an o1er that places
the best steel range or heating stove In the
home OF any family. such an offer that no family
In the land. no matter what their circumstances
may be, or how small their income, need be
without the best cooking or heating stove made.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

1 Judge OF man by his questions
| rather than by his answers.-Voltaire
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN
nsmmstion allsyB pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

This IS the punishment OF the liar
that when he tells the truth nobody
believes him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

If YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball Blue.
Large OF. package only cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Stolen thunder will not bring show
ers OF blessing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Dreaming is sweet; doing is harder
but sweeter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

Our 81 CIT Edge Line cannot be eoualied at d1o prce
Shoes by mail. 25 cents extra. Illustrated
Catalog free. W. l.. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-09-03

1t Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Infp-
enza, Whooping Cough. Bronchitis and Asthma
A certain cure for Consumption in nrst stages,
and sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once
You will zee the excellent effect after taking the
frst dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. tAryo
bottles rs cents and 80 cents