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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Farm for Sale 80 acres l-2 mile Of
postoffice. Will sell or exchange for
other property. One acre or more as de-
sired For further particulars inquire Of
M. j. Demorest
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Beldinp. Apr. IL. Is

Beldng, Apr. IL. 1905.
Mrs. A. Conner |. F. Clark. Mr.. Add
Llchard, Charlotte Selbley, Victory Won
Avery. Mrs. Leonard Witt. 2, Mrs. s. A.
Willer.
d. Y. WILSON, Z. NJ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Japan insists that peace negoti :
tions shall be carried on with Russia
direct and not through intermedia.
tory powers. Japan apparently re-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

members the manner 10y which she
was ouncoed ext of the legitimate
iruits OF her wAr with China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

For Sale A two horse and a one horse
lumber wagon. Inquire at Stevens cigar
factory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
DE. J. =. ARMsTRoMe.

nENTIST. Corner rooms iu the Vincent
IL block, over Tu.nStras store. Cht
hours: s a. no. 70 p. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

For Sale Hay and corn at. my farm
q miles northwest of Belding.
Mary F. Neon, r. F. D. ! 6.
Phone 206-5r
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

MO. pEMoREsT FLATS, Belding Mich.
N Diseases OF Women Specially Oiiil'
hours: y 10 1890 "a M. 10 4 y IA. Nioo 20 o -
IN Citizens phone No. 8
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
). e. FERGUSON.

PHYSICIAN AND SURROUNDINGS yc
i Kuhn's hardware. once hours TO = z.
N. , 1 10 8 p m; except wednesday o.oo ~
u. M Pension examining surgeon Ne"
State Phone.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
BUSINESS LOCALS

For Sale Three lumber wagons. two
new last summer and one run . years.
one heavy brass-trmmed work harness,
new. Earl Vincent
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

For sale pair OF heavy draught horses,
sound and gentle, color Brown. Inquire
of Earle Vincent. ct
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
Laundrcss wanted.

Wanted laundress for two days in
the week. Apply to Mrs. H. n. Bedding,
Washington Street
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Ihaye a number Of tons Of fine hay for
sale at my farm, 2 miles south Of Belding.
f. n. Wilson. Phone 1921.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Second hand buggies for sale at Fales.
livery barn. 3w.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
!. S. NORRIS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. once rear
j. OF w L. Benedicts drug store. Hours
to IL a. m, 2to and Z 70 y. m. kesioeuSt
rlDPe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Wanted An experienced waitress at
once, also man for yard work, building
fences and taking care Of lawns. Apply
Hotel BeIding.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

IA foot oak counter for sale at $1,000.
w. l. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
FOR sale.

room house and barn on Front street
between Washington and Liberty St In
quire Of John Barker on premises.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

For Sale Percheron mare, coming
four years, weight 800, price s ] so.
c. G. Ashby, Bridge street
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Wanted Boarders by the week or
meals. Inquire at Mrs. p. z. Pennys on
Washington street. 2w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
SETTLERS FARES TO THE SOUTH
AND SOUTHEAST.

Reduced rate tickets on sale frs
and third Tuesdays of each mont
until April 1905.
See agents for routes and rates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
Horses for sale.

For Sale Light delivery wagon.
a. l.. Karshner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Wanted Good girl for general house,
work in small family. Good wages will
be paid. Eugene Warner. North Side.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Small farm about 40 acres with 8 room
house and good barn will sell or exchange
for city property. s. S. Smith, 58l Cres-
cent Ave- Grand Rapids.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
EXCURSIONS
VIA THB
PERE MARQUETTE

Grand Rapids, Sunday, April 30
Rate Csc. Train will leave Bedding al
1922 a. m. See posters, or ask agents
for particulars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Entered At the Postoffice. Beldng. Mich,
Cor transmission through the Mails Is second
class matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
IELnING YETERINARY nOsPITAL.

A LII calls promptly attended TO- Special
~ care given 70 all diseases OF animals
T., j. and 49, J Fitzmorris graduate FeteIlh-
arians IN charge Phone 23A hospital; AOa
house.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
Ifnrnl lnr SnIc.

Pony buggy and harness. Price $50.
Inquire Freddie Holmes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
sIuGTLY IN ADVANCE.

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly.
Cards OF Thanks 25c TO 5oc. Resolutions
from 5Oc up.
Copy for change of advertisement must be
received not later than Tuesday noon ia or
der 10 Insure insertion
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY !


Justices OF the icdCt---- George w, Moulloh
Aldermen-Firs ward. L. n smith, =
e. Hudson. Second ward r. 2t'.iN,,,
W J. Clarke; Third ward r. Oon"'"'
NJ. j Denorest. . go. .,
upervisors-First ward w. NJ, foolrf Sec
ond ward j. r. Angel Third Ward, W a
Wilder.
cHURCREs.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices an 1890 a. M and $50 p M. sabbath
school at close of morning service frayer
meeting on Thursday evening. KEY, D. w.
SHEEHAN, Pastor
uCONGREGATIONALC CHURCH Services AZ
1890 a. IN. and 1850 p IN. Sagoath schooi
at ll:45 a. IN. Prayer meeting on THURSDAY
evening REV. A. SECoRD, Pastor
BAPTIST CHURCH Services at 1880 a.
m and z: 80 D. IN. Sabhata school al close OF
morning service Prayer meeting on Ihnfs'
day evening. REV. HI, n. SPEAR Pastor.
CHURCH or CHRIST Preaching IA each
SUNDAY at 1O.3O ana 1880 communion
every Lords pay. a. t. at 6t3O > =. al
IL m Prayer Meeting Thursday evening
+. r. PORTER, Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-Prayer ano
praise serViae eleven O'Clock a. N. freAch'
ing at 1880 u m Prayer meeting FRIDAY
evening REV. A. q. HARrLE, Pastor.
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC Services al
500 a. IN and "a 80 a. III. alternately every
Sunday mornii &, REV fh HiNpi-"i''
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
Pony for sale.

Wanted To buy good driving horse.
Inquire Of n. r. Unger
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
G. -. m,LLARo.

nENTIsT-omce in vincent block, Main
IL street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
Or. g. +. SNITR.

NENTIST.-Omce hours 8 TO $3.50. Leonar,
y Block, over Kubn's hardware store, bo
10 Micn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

Or. Green Chemical Co. See adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
who never taste

j. from day TO day,
V side life's flowers in haste
IN along your way,
Wiz 4 time for smiles, and yet
Find tine dark frowns 70 give.
Amidst Your work. why can't you get
little time TO live2
David r. Boner.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
}. Z. NICHOLS. DWIGHT 7hhiDoN
NICHOLS a SHELDON.


A TTORNEYS AT LAW-Onioe over kuhns
n store, Main ST.. Belding Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20

smile to make the heart rejoice
Enwrapptd face most fair
The music Of a low.ssweet voice
Came i'm upon the air;
The pattern OF two little feet
Was heard upon the floor,
When like a little sunbeam meet,
She came in the Office door
Her fathers desk she soon found there,
And how those bright eyes shone,
As. ng rosebud rave.
Sin on leaving home.
For q. | brought it here,
She IN look sublime.
His answer as Don't bother, dear,
Go way l aVeu't time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
thes will do for a man
KirSch baum Clothes

We're always glad 10 put our
time against you to show you
the line and you may rest as
sured you will not be urged to
buy II we can't please you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-04-20
THURSDAY, APR. 20. zoos.

Published Every rbsrsday Afternocs
At
BELniNG, QoNrA 90. MICH
once ID Wallace Block Under Lincoln : store
Mc.>l street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

amt gOin' to keep EN- anyhow. so you
don't run no danger. The point is if
you take enough, some of 'em may stick.
an its the percentage that tells. Ask
Reggie Vanderbilt. He knows. Every
roulette wheel that was ever spun runs
on the percentage plan.
At first thought you may believe that
maxim resolutions is an easy game. All
you've got to do is to say, ''Well, I'm
goin to trim down eight people Il
week" an that's all there is to it. But
it amt. You've got to ind the eight
Maxim resolutions has got down to a
science. If you don't think so, Just read
up on some of these Joint resolutions
they get up in congress. Them's the
kind. The evidences of high art sticks
olution is where you're going to do
somethin' Very we'll; you've got to re-
solve 1t. That's where the art comes
in. You've got to resolve it so that
when it don't come off you've made
good. When you look at the resolution
from another angle you've got to see
where you resolved not to do somethi1
that you resolved to do. If you make
your Moo Year resolves like they make
'em in congress you'll be able to look
back on the year that's past an say
you made good.
When you receive sthe Moo Year
you We got to fall in line accordin' to
the custom The proper way to do is
to get a horn, wait till the steam
whistles begin to blow, an then start
in to give the razOo to the year that's
gone. As a rule, by the time three
hundred and sixty-ffve days of it has
passed, you're ripe to join in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

if his wife's fond of him, he can brace
up courage an ask her finally as a per-
sonal favor to quit. But it amt every
man that likes to be under a. lastin' OBJ
legation to his wife. I tell you it's
great thing to resolve not to egg your
wife. You see if you manage to make
good, you don't have to worry resolvin'
to cut out red eye an blue chips. You
Won't need 'em. BY an by it'll come
natural for you to stay sober. Avoid
rash resolves if you're goin' to try to
make good. Why knBo a fellow once
that resolved he was goin' to tell the
truth. Think of that. It's all very we'll
for a man to tell the truth if he's irri-
tated into it. There's an excuse for ev-
erythin'. But a guy that goes in bald
headed to hunt for trouble deserves all
that's comm to him. OF course he didnt
make good. He couldn't. Inside of two
days his wife asst him if he didn't think
their little Harold was the most beauti-
full child he'd ever saw. Mr.. Wise Guy
butts in an says. mo, he's got a face
like a pancake" Then it was all off. He
never told the truth no more. He
couldn't tell even a lie for a week. First
mamma hands him somethin', then the
maiden aunt takes a hand, while grand
ma shrieks out that he's a scoundrel an
a villain. Why, he couldn't tell which
end Of him was I'D.
At the same time every man should
make up his mind to do certain things
with the beginnin' of every year. A. B.
c. Parker. for instance, has resolved to
say: Now lay me down to sleep on
every election day. It's d good thing.
What's more, he'll make good. Tom
Watson's goin' to say: Now I lay me
down because there amt no use dom
anythin else" OF course these things
is liable to vary, but they're all along
the right line. An every man can get
along the right line if he wants to. It
amt the great big resolves that makes
carried out by the millions of the people
that shows the Improvement. Think of
that beautiful sentiment that sprung
from the breasts of the two Macs, Nc
Curdy an Mccall: Every little bit
helps" Just do your bit an let it go at
that
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

and may lead-so I am always in hopes
to an idea. But, for your own sake,
if you take my advice you viii not press
me-" "HOw can it effect me2" asked;
''it is nothing to do with me, is it2'' 1T
need have nothing to do with you" he
answered, IF you are sensible enough
to keep out of it. If I tell you, from this
time onward it will be your trouble also.
Anyhow, this is what has happened in
four other separate cases. If you like
to be the fifth and complete the half
dozen of us, you are welcome But re-
member, / have warned YOU" What
has it done to the other fve2" I de-
manded. 1T has changed them from
cheerful, cOmpaniOnable persons into
gloomy, one-sided bores," he told me.
They think Of but one thing, they talk
of but one thing, they dream of but one
thing. Instead of getting over it as time
goes on, it takes possession of them
more and more There are men, of
course, who would be unaffected by it
who could shake it off. I warn you
against 1t in particular, because, in spite
of all that is said, I am convinced you
have a sense Of humOr; and that being
so it wifi lay hold Of you. Tt will plague
you night ana day. You see what it has
made of me. Three months ago a lady
interviewer described me as Of a sunny
temperament. If you know your own
business you will get out at the next
station and take care to avoid me for
the next six months"
wish now I had taken his advice.
AS it was I allowed my curiosity to
take possession of me and begged him
to explain. And he did so. at was
just about Christmas time" he told
me. I've were discussing the Drury
Lane OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES three or four
of us-in the smoking room of the
Devonshire club, and young Gould
said he thought it would prove a mis-
take. the Introduction of a subject like
the fiscal question into the story Of
'Humpty Dumpty.' The two things
so far as we could see, had nothing
to do with one another. He added
that he entertained a real regard for
Mr. Dan Leno, whom he had once met
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

apt to get enthusiastic. It's just like
guy goin' to congress. When he butts
in to Washington he figures that the
weight of the nations restin' on his
shoulders. An he's goin' to deliver
the goods. They amt going to bury
him. He's goin' to speak his piece, an
he's goin' to be heard. After he's
been there half a term he finds out
where he amt got a chance to say
nothin' but Mr.. Speaker" An after
he gets hoarse he shuts up for while.
Then he wakes up. He don't deliver
no goods. He don't deliver nothin'
He starts in gatherin' an lets it go at
that. It's the same with these re-
solves. There amt no good resolvin
on lot Of things you can't make good.
Always be ready to qualify. Wind up
by resolvfn' to carry out what resolves
you can. The best kind of resolves is
along general lines. There amt nothin
in bein' too specific. Take this Pana-
ma canal Do you suppose they'd have
ever pulled that off if they'd been spe-
cif1c. Not on your life. As it is,
they've got a latitood of ten or twelve
million an a strange hold on two or
three.
Think of what a silly thing it Is for
these nooly married city guys to egg
their wives on to cook for EN-. Yet
there's only a few of 'em that'lI resolve
not to do it, First thing you know
WHEY makes up her mind , give him
whirl an she begins. She starts with
the moo year an he finishes with the old.
If he lasts twelve months he's bird.
He gets pie a Ia gratan. An he don't
wake up before it's too late. OF course
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-12-31

giving to it the benefit of their convic-
tons. He had talked with both ladies
IN private on the subject, and was con-
Vlnced they knew nearly as much
about it as did most people. Burn
side, who was one of the party, con-
tended that if sides were to be taken,
a pantomtme should surely advocate
the tree-fOOd cause, seeing it was a
form OF entertainment supposed to ap-
peal primarily to the tastes of the
Little Englander.
Then came into the discussion. The
nscal question, said, is on eVerybody's
tongue Such being the case, it is fit
and proper it should be referred to in
our annual pantomime, which has come
10 be regarded as a review of the years
doings. But it should not have been
dealt with from the political standpoint
The proper attitude to have assumed
toward it was that of innocent raillery,
free from all trace of partisanship. Old
Johnson had strolled up and was stand
ing behind us. The very thing / have
been trying to get hold o. for weeks 3
he said, a bright, amusing resume of
the whole problem that shall give offence
to neither side. You know our paper >
he continued; we steer clear of politics,
but, at the same time, try to be up to
date; 1t is not always easy. The treat
ment of the subject, on the lines you
suggest, is just what we require. I do
wish you would write me something
He is a good old sort. Johnson: it seemed
an easy thing; I said I would. Since
that time I have been thinking how to
do it. As matter of fact. I have not
thought Of much else. May be you can
suggest something's"
was feeling in a good working
mood, and next morning "Pilson, %. said
I to myself, ''shall have the benefit of
this. He does not need anything bois-
terously funny. A few playfully witty
remarks on this subject will be the
ideal" lit pipe and sat down to
think. At half past twelve, having to
write some letters before going out TO
lunch, I dismissed the fiscal question
from my mind. But not for long. 1t
worried me all the afternoon
thought. maybe, something would come
to me in the evening. L wasted all
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only time they get a fair shot at a square
meal But outside of this, Christmas is
the accepted time for the gOrgers' con-
at Thanksgivin'. We all feel thankful,
so we eat It's a sort Of unwritten law
that whenever the people is happy, or
thankful, or whenever anytMn happens
in the way of a holiday. the first rules
of the game is to sail in an feed your
face. That shows that you have a
proper appreciation of the occasion. It
don't matter what the=occa sion is. That's
what they call incidental. Just feed an
you'll be in line. OF course here an
there you've got to dabble with a few
libations if you feel extra good, an I
want to tell you when you get through
with the festivities you feel mighty glad
there's a week before you. before the
Moo Year starts. You see the Moo Year
comm in sets you to figurin, an you've
got to have a clear head if you want
to figure proper. That why the sa-
looms is closed on election day.
Every man should face the Moo Year
with a club an a set Of resolutions. One
amt no good without the other. So far
as the resolutions is concerned, they
ought to be took ia time. They're like
the measles. As soon as you We got over
your Christmas joy buckle down to
work an get EN- in line Don't delay.
It don't do. There's nothin' in it. Never
put off till tomorrow the guy you can do
today Ask him in, an get to work.
What's more, when you start in to make
moo resolutions, don't half do 1t. Reso-
lutions don't cost nothin', so you might
as well take as many as you can. You
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HREE weeks ago, travelling
on the Underground rall-
way, I met a man. he was one
of the saddest looking men
have seen for years used 10
know him well in the old days
when we were journalists together
asked him, in a sympathetic tone. now
things were going with hlEn eA-
pected that his response would pc
flood of tears, and that IN the end
should have to fork out a nFer- 10
my establishment his answer was Inat
things were going exceedingly Wen
with him. / did not want to say TO MN
hluntiy 'Then what has happened 70
you to make you look like mute at
temperance funeral2' sara. ana
how are all at home" thought that
If the trouble lay there he would take
the opportunity. 1t frightened MIN
somewhat, the necessity of replying 70
the question. It appeared that MS
wife was in the best of health. You
remember her" he continued, with a
smile. wonderful spirits, always
cheerful, nothing seems to put her out,
not even" He ended the sentence
abruptly with a sigh. His mother-in-
law [ learned from further talk with
him. had died since I had last met
him. and had left them comfortable
little addition to their income his
eldest daughter was engaged TO De
married. at is entirely love match
he explained; land he is such a dear,
good fellow that I should not have
made any objection even had he been
Door But of course, as it is, L am
naturally all the more content" The
boy, having won the Mottle scholar
ship. was going UP to Cambridge in
the autumn His own health, he told
me, had greatly improved and
novel he had written in his leisure
time promised to be one of the sue
cesses of the season. Then it was that
I spoke plainly:
IF I am opening a wound too painful
to be touched" L said, tell me. If, on
the contrary, it is an ordinary sort of
trouble upon which the sympathy of
feIlow-worker may fall as a balm. let
me hear it." $50 far as I am concern
ed he replied, "I should be glad to tell
you. Speaking about it does me good,
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upon our shores. that is a figure of
speech. What mean is they sell them
to us" But why do we buy Them if
We don't want them - asked Mrs. Will
kins. Were not bound to buy them,
are we ?" TT is their artfulness,' I eX-
planned; these Germans and Ameri-
cans-and the others. they are all just
as bad as one anOther-they insist on
selling US these things at less price
than they cost to make" ct seems
a bit silly of them, don't it?" thought
Mrs. wilkins; II suppose being for
eigners. poor things, they amt natur-
ally got much sense 1T does seem
silly Of them, if you look at it in that
way" I admitted: but what we have
got to consider is the injury it is do
ing us" Don't see how it can do US
much HARM, argued Mrs. Wilkins;
''se ems a bit of luck, so far as we are
concerned. There's few more things
they'd be welcome to dump round my
way Il don't seem to be putting this
thing quite in the right light to you
Mrs. wilkins I confessed; lit is a long
argument, and you might not be able
to follow it; but you must take it as
fact now generally admitted, that the
cheaper your buy things the sooner
your money goes. By allowing the
foreigner to sell us all these things at
about half the cost price, he is getting
richer every day and we are getting
poorer. Unless we, as a country, in
sist on paying at least twenty per cent
more Tor everything we want ~ Is cal
culated that in a very few years Eng
land won't have a penny left .
Sounds a bit topsy turvy suggested
Mrs. Wilkins. ut may sound so,
answered: but I fear there can be
no doubt of it. The board of trade re-
turns would seem to prove it conclu-
sively." well, God be praised, We've
found it out in time, calculated Mrs:
/ Wilkins piously. 1T is a matter of
congratuiation. [ agreed; "the diff
Guilty is that a good many other people
say that far from being ruined, we
are doing very well indeed, and are
growing richer every year" But how
can they say that" argued Mrs. Viii
kins when, as you tell me, those
trade returns prove just the opposite. !"
well, they say the same Ms wilkins,
that the board of trade returns prove
| Just the opposite" well. they can't
both be right" said Mrs. wilkins.
you would be surprised, Mrs. Will
/ <ins" [ said. "how many things can
be proved from board of trade re
turns" But I have not yet thought OF
that article for Pilson.
JEROME K. JEROME.