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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
INCREASE IN FALSE HAIR.
Where 1t Comes From and How 1t
Is HandIed-0reat Care Required.

London Is the point of distribution
for most Of the false hair which finds
its way into the market. Within the
last five years, 1t is stated, the wearing
of false hair in one or other of the
many artistic and clever forms in
which 1t is now offered has advanced
by leaps and bounds. A conversation
with one of the leading artificers in
this line elected many interesting facts
He scorns hair from Chinese man or
woman, deeming it fit only for the
cheapest and most common of fringes,
transformations, etc. The markets he
and other good manufacturers of arti-
fetal hair frequent are mainly in Ger
many. Austria. France and Italy. The
idea that girls selling their hair de-
prive themselves of all their tresses
at once is, it seems, erroneous. A girl
blessed with long, silky hair, and
wishing to make money out of it, goes
to the hair merchant and tells him ex-
actly how much of it she will part
with, OF she divides the hair herse%,
and offers 1t to him, to be cut off Sad
to relate, the hair merchants, as
class, have the reputation of sharp, II
not actually dishonest dealings, and
they are so lacking in principle and
sympathy that they invariably clip
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

,r,.s.Ty dark i could not but feel the se-
robustness OF my situation as We scrambled
up through the dense woods. ! Thought
OF Aimee, and for time heartily wished
myself back at the chateau looking into
her beautiful eyes and listening to the
music of her voice. knew, however,
that at daylight she would be on her way
10 her cousins at Bethel and by the time
we reached the top OF the ridge my inter-
est In the approaching fight drove all other
thoughts from my mind.
Following the usual methods, every pre-
caution was taken to avoid unnecessary
nolse and lancer scouts We're sent south.
Talking was permitted only in whispers.
Even the horses seemed to understand the
ing and stamping.
The hill sloped sharply away In front,
and Lowenberg and I, standing In advance
of the line, had an unohstructed view. Far
below us the serpentine Aisne wound its
way north showing here and there in the
moonlight like silver ribbon. How peace
full was the scene. how almost holy; yet,
ere a few hours could pass. hell would be
let loose In that quiet valley.
As we stood talking, someone stepped up
beside us and laid hand on nay shoulder
! turned and looked up into the bearded
face OF giant. II was FieischInann He
said that the Emperor had ordered him ar
ter us, to serve as 4 personal guard. He
Aas Il powerful man, with massive chest
and shopldaSs Six foot six he. stood; and
] doubt not he could have picked us up,
LowenneFg 10 one hand and me IN the
other aud heavcd Us over his head. Yet
heavily muscled as he was, he was quick
OF action. Ne one In the barracks could
stand arainSt HIM In wrestling bout
was glad TO have him near.
Hardly had greeted the big sergeant,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
scoFFs AT WHITE soUAws.
Educated Indian SayA They Are Like
the Red Man, AS They Paint and
Wear Feathers.

Johnny Mine, Kickapoo linguisI
and philosopher, whose real name is
Mah-meQua-che-mah-ch EN- I'm I
and who can speak ten different Ian
guages, was In Washington recently
in the interest of the Mexican branch
of his tribe. He is said TO be the
most accomplished Indian linguist IN
the world, and withal Is well ed
ucated man. He has some rather un
complimentary opinions about the
white mans governmental methods,
but he thinks the white mans wife
is a person entirely above criticism.
mot much difference between the
white squaw and the red man" ex-
planned Johnny They both paint
white squaw with white paint, red
brave with red paint. They both have
to wear feathers when they're dressed
up; Indian he wears eagle feathers
white squaw wears any kind OF feath-
ers she can get White squaw's not
much different from the Indian"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

Of the melee and passed on through, his
burden fairly tucked under his arm. A
moment later Lowenberg was In the saddle
and Fleischmann, sliding easily to the
ground, had bounded upon the back OF a
huge riderless horse and was once more cut
ting and slashing, right and left.
Our division now separated and drove the
frightened infantrymen north and south
They had no chance to form nor even to
load They threw down their guns and fed,
Ia mob, n rabble, every man for himself,
The attack then degenerated into merely
pursuit The cavalry at the head Of the
column and the artillery at the rear became
inextricably involved with the fleeing IN
fantrymen, and after a feeble attempt TO
stand Joined IN the fight 70 the river,
which was wide and shallow. We pursued
them for several miles in the direction OF
Chal0ns, not caring to overtake them, al
though our men did pepper them I'M
Incredibly with the new quintuple bullets
Their loss OF life was not heavy; but the
ground was strewn with wounded, and
with guns, knapsacks, belts, and equip
ment OF every description. Such an utter
decentralization / could not have imagined.
Our success was complete.
A detail of two regiments was left to care
for the dead and wounded tof whom we had
hut few) and to gather up and 70 bring to
camp the abandoned equipment. 1t was
eight o'clock when we started north to Join
the army, The sun was just peepsng over
the Argonne hills, and as the first ray struck
the helmets of our cuirnssiers ! thought OF
LatouF. could imngine him standing there
IN the woods of the chateau, his broad hack
against a tree, a firing squad I'm front OF
him. ! saw the rifles spit their deadly ven
ON. l saw him fall Alb, my poor friend.
Such IS wari
We reached camp At noon, reported per
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
USES FOR BAGS.

Don't throw away salt and flour
bags when you have used or emptied
from them the contents. Wash them
out and tuck them In the drawer you
consecrate to the thousand and one
clotho needed for daily household
tasks,
For dust cloths, or for polishing
glass and silver---fOF all sorts of uses
where a soft cloth is needRd-they are
as good as cloths especially bought and
made up for the work, and much iess
trouble to prepare.
An occasional thrifty housewife
finds more important uses for them,
one woman, whose pennies are 80
scarce as to seem very few and far
between, indeed, even using the larger
sizes to make little rough-and-ready
shirt waists for her two riotous boys.
Being new stuff. 1t wears we'll
But the saving of them for cloths
and rags appeals to most of us who
have the house purse fo manage, and
who know the immense drain that
little things make.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
NEEDED NO PROTECTOR.

Maggie" Kline and her celebrated
song of Throw Him Down McClos-
key established character of aggres-
siveness which has been followed by
many persons. Miss Margaret Jordan
of Brooklyn, and by the way a niece
of the masculine Maggie" followed
her Aunt's teachings when she en-
countered Joseph Sowalsky. a middle
aged Sicilian who became too famil-
lar in street car a few weeks ago.
The blood of the family asserted IT.
self and she smote the 'masher" a
sound rap on the jaw. He was left In
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
PAINT WITHOUT OIL.
Remarkable Discovery That Cufs Down
the Cost of Paint seventy-five Per Cent
Freq Trial Package and Big Book Telling
al About Paints and Paint. y nising Are

A. L. Rice, prominent manufacturer. of
Adams, N. ", has discovered process Of
making new kind Of paint without the use Of
oil. He calls it Powdrpaint. II comes to you q
dry powder, and all that is required is cold
water to make paint weather-proof fre-proof
and as durable as oil paint. For many pur.
poses il is much better than oil paint, and is
indispensable to every property owner 1t
spreads and looks like oil paint yet costs only
one-fourth as much.
Write to Mr.. A. L. Rice, Manufacturer, 500
North -, . Adams, y. 4, ana he WI send
card and his valuable book on painting, all
free This book is necessary to all who use
paint. 1t lets you into the secret Of paint
making exposes fake paints, tells you how 10
get the best results from paint for different
purposes, and shows you how you can save
and make good many dollars. Write to-day,
and the book, free trial Of paint, etc, will be
sent you without any cost by return mail.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
TURNS UP NOSE AT TITLES.
American Maid Disappoints impecu-
NOUS English Lords. They had
Awaited Miss Rhea Reeds Coming


BY some mysterious agency, the
coming of a great American heiress Is
always known among the many elig-
ible and impecunious youth Of London.
So when Miss Rhea Reid, daughter Of
the ''tin plate King" d. 0. Reid, ar
rived at the Carlton Hotel, everyone
was discussing the probability of the
"tin plate king" being worth 100000
600
Miss Reid, however, made no at.
tempt to know anyone, and confided
to friend that she had no laundering
whatever after titles.
Her father, she says, is only anxious
for her to marry the man of her choice.
The few people who met her were fas-
clnated with Miss Reid, who Is tall,
and has a lovely complexion,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

such dazed condition that he made
but feeble resistance to arrest.
When the case came up for trial
the prisoner claimed that Miss Jordon
and her companion had been flirting
with him, which the ladies denied.
The Judge who heard the case com
mented fayorably upon the method OF
defense adopted by the lady, remark
ing that she was a brave girl to hit
the masher the way she did.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

Three hundred distinct lines or goods
are manufactured In the city OF Phila
deiphia. There are 10000 separate
manufacturing establishments. The
total capital represented In these in.
dustries is s5O0,0O0,000. They employ
100000 wage earners and turn out
$3.50. 100000 worth OF finished products
every year.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
PERFECTLY DEVELOPED WOMEN
BEAUTIFUL WOMEN! YOUR FORM AND FIe-
URE MADE PERFECT.


Of 70
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nyp perfected. itsetm
whatsoever ths perfect form q Mature wn
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beautiful s
Dssns 81 THE DEnAk Association Deas Bnz =
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

The Argentine Republic has a popu-
lation of a little over five million and
the exports from that country last year
were S62 per capita. The per capita
of exports from the United States Is
only SIS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

the brake. opened the primary feed, and
brought the lcger back slowly The big ear
moved of with a soft chug,. Back came
the lever another notch, and another; and
as we slid away down the smooth, white
road kicked open the secondary feed,
threw on the speed clutch and drew the
throttle wide open. The car. leaped for
ward like an arrow from the bow ! set
tied firmly In the seat, took the wheel In
both hands, and braced myself for the run
to the chateau, twenty-five miles away.
Every minute was to me an hour. Aimee
first, | said; and after Aimee, Griesman;
and woe upon him II he has injured one
hair Of her precious head.
ITO be continued.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

The codex Alexandrinus, a book In
the British Museum, Is estimated to be
worth $1,500.O00
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
PALTSADE PATTERNS.
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR
SHIRT WAIST MODELS.

There are always a certain few designs which
win for themselves widespread favor because
Of their practical attractiveness Here is
sketched one OF the most popular models and
one universally liked by those who have used
it, The narrow tueks on the shoulders-or
gathers if preiered-are just right for modish
iullness and excellent set, while the yoke,
which points down bit in the center Of the
back, extends over the shoulders far enough 10
suggest shoulder straps, and hence breadth Of
line. The sleeve is the real shirt sleeve, with
the narrow cuff fastened with links. This IS
the sleeve par excellence among the new shirt
blouse models. Any seasonable material may
serve for the waist. which Is well adapted TO
tubing. In the medium size. SIS yards Of
56-ineh material are needed
6is2 sizes, 81 to q inches bust measure.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

A London physician Is said TO have dis.
covered that wood can be made into nonr.
ishing diet. Were ahead of him by years.
American breakfast food manufacturers
were wise to this long ago
when Chill Is thinking about having a
fight with Uncle Sam, she would do well
to remember that his appetite is already
good and he is not In the mood 70 take
much chilli sauce.
It is gratifying TO learn that John d.
Rockefeller has given a load Of wood TO 4
poor woman with whom he once had bust
hess dealings IL Is presumed, however.
that Mr. II saved q few sticks for bis own
hfe next winter.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04
SOME AFTERTHOUGHTs

A girl in Brooklyn IN. W committed
suicide because she was expelled from
school The average boy would simply have
with joy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

ITEMS OF INTEKEST,
Calcutta is the most populous city
In India,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-05-04

MERCHANTS USING TRADING STAMPS can save the
cost Of them by our plan. II increases business
faster, and costs you nothing. Chicago Copy
o., Dept. + 416-424 Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
GOOD INDEX TO ACTIVITIES.

The MOVEMENT Of country's freight
trains are the best possible index to the
real status Of its activities. There has
not been the slightest halt in that direc
ton from the busiest days and nights OF
the best months of recent years. 1t is
reported from railroad centers that the
leading roads all over the country are now
actively engaged in piecing out their roads
and adding branches, as we'll as hurrying
in the direction of making necessary re-
pairs. These preparations are prophecies
for the future more to be depended upon
than any other possible source of predic-
ton or information.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
STATE TAX RATE.

The STATE tax rate for the present year
will be $l.95 on each $1,000 valuation
as compared with SEAS on the same
valuation last year. The state tax is
lower in total amount this year by almost
a half million dollars than it was last year.
With Miohigan's rapid growth in all direc
tons and the consequent increased de-
mands upon all Of the many state institu-
tons and the different lines of state
service it requires degree Of care and
economy worthy of sincere commentator
to keep the total requirements for state
purposes within the figures given for the
coming year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
CrATE OF MICHIGAN The Probate cou

GTATE OF MICHIGAN The Probate Court
- for the County of lonia
At a session of said court held at the pro-
bate office in the city of Ionia in said county,
on the eleventh day OF september. A. ID. 1906
Present: Hon. Montgomery Webster. Judge
of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Earl s Eaves.
deceased
Alvin M. caves administrator of said es-
tate, having filed in said co TT his final ad-
miniStration account. and petition praying
for the allowance thereof and for the assign
ment and distribution of the residue of aid
estate. To and among the persons entitled
thereto
1t Is ordered that the eighth day OF October.
A. d., 1906. at ten o. lock in the forenoon, at
said probate ONCE. be and is hereby appoint
ed for examining and allowing said account
and hearing said petition;
IL is further ordered that public notice be
given by publication of copy of this order,
for three Su ceSSive weeks previous to said
day of hearing. in the Bedding Banner a
newspaper printed and circulated in said
county.
MONTGOMERY WEBSTER
"A true copy Judge OF Probate.
Anna Il Webster.
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Miss Jessie Presley was reminded OF

Miss Jessie Presley was reminded or
Wednesday evening that all the scheme,
brewing are not given away even b,
phone when company Of ten young
ladies came upon her in the quiet Of her
home, and so complete was the surprise
that for time she had not word to say
The young ladies tried to remind her oil
the fact that it was the anniversary of her
birthday and that she was growing old
but by the spirit with which she joined ir
the merry making of the evening, quad
rills, Virginia reels etc. it was plainly
evident that the attampt was futile
Needless to say most delightful time
was enjoved. refreshments served. and a
dainty silver piece left as a souvenir OF
the occasion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Traced 20 Ancient Sources.

Not few Of the familiar phrases
which avoid the use Of the word death
date far back into ancient times
Cicero said: He has lived" Seneca
put 1t: mot lost, but gone before
A third Roman cloak for the hard
fact OF death was "Abiit ad plures.
or "Adiit ad maJores" lie has gone to
the majority. The authorship OF this
familiar phrase cannot be determined
but il Is still In common use, often
In the form He has Joined the ma.
jority."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
An chronological Mystery.

On ST. Nicholas island, near the
south coast OF California. explorers
have unearthed the remains Of pre-.
historic giants-seven and half foot
ers, many Of them. and with massive
skull bones. Their observation-disclosures
may have failed to save them from
the tomahawks Of a Modoc surprise
party. One thing only 10 certain:
hey did not succumb to atmospheric
hardships The climate 10 the most
pleasant OF the North Pacific.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Take Good Company Along.

Distraction OF mind will prevent
walking making you tired. II you
have companion, and your chat Is
of real interest, you will find ten
miles less firing than Ave. each step
OF which Is accompanied by the con-
sciousness that you are making It.
Solitary walking b sometimes better
than walking in company. the one
thing necessary being that the walker
is thinking hard or Is really interest
ed In what he sees.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Reeitations By Photograph.

Since the beginning d the year a
photograph has been used In the
theological faculty OF the University
OF Vienna. Prof. 6wotoda. the head
OF the faculty, had noticed that while
recitins the students sivaye made the
same mistakes. II then struck him
that by means Of a photograph their
mistakes might be demonstrated to
them In striking manner. The re-
suits exceeded all expectations.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
A woman's Revenge

1t Is perfectly incomprehensible
how man can go on wearing the
clothes he does; how he can balance
on his head a huge biach jam pot
with q ledge to It. incase his limbs
In long, tight sacks Of dingy hue and
wear round his manly throat some thing
resembling shining metal band.
Every new fashion for man thet
comes out appears to me uglier than
the last.-Spinster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
REPUBLICAN STATE NOMINATIONS

At the Congregational church Saturday
night, Sept. 29, Francis Labadie's Bos-
tonians. All Star Musical and Novelty
Company, the Rice Family, the worlds
greatest violnist, Stellar. the magician
the marvellous mystical wonder. Helen
Somner Stellar, soprano. famous operate
singer, Labadie's superb moving pictures,
gorgeous production Of the marriage Of
the Princess Ena, the San Francisco
disaster, Chief Sullivan at fire. dogs
used as smuglers. the life of COW boy
and other great sensations. Three at
fractions in one Under the personal di.
rection Of Francis Labadie. Prices Is
S. children under y years S.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Fatherly Advice.

A representative In congress has a
son who was recently nominated for
a state once. 90 which occasion the
old man proceeded to give him some
advice. Nov. Dick" he said. earnest
ly, Just lean a little toward every
thing. Be round. commit yourself to
anything. Be round. DBck; be per.
pectly round. Hike a junk bottle. and
just dark enough 50 that nobody can
see what's In you-and you'll get
along"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Care Of Mahogany.

II ones solid mahogany furniture
becomes scratched rub the marred
places with butter. This darkens the
bruise Instantly and after a good hard
rubbing. the mar is about obliterated
A woman who Is rich in the posses
sion OF antique mahogany always
washes 1t with soap and water. drying
with channels skin. and never uses
bit OF furniture polish.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Notice of Letting Drain Contract.

Notice is hereby given that Frederick Pitt
special drai commissioner of Ionia county,
Michigan will ON the 18th day of September
A d. 1906, at +. kilbOrn'S or elsewhere on
said drain in Otisco township and said
bids for the rejecting of section No q of
said drain from stake No SO to as, 40 rods
of ten inch tile on what is known as the
Rich drain on section No. 26, Otisco township
said county. Contracts will be made i'm ac-
cordance with first notice of said drain OF
June 16. 1906.
FREDERICK PITT,
Special Drain Com
Dated at Orleans. Mich Sept 8, 1906
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

1t arouses energy, develops and
stimulates nervous life, arouses the
courage of youth. 1t makes you
young again, That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do 81
cents. tea or tablets. Connell Bros.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

Having returned from the city with a
.arge assortment Of very new things in
hats. CT pied from the latest Partisan nov
elites, wish to announce that have on
display the largest and most complete
line Of trimmed hats in the CITY,.
Mrs. Nellie Willard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
Advertised Letters.

The following is the list Of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the Belding post
office Sept. L.
George Alvey, Miss Laura Elmer, Mr.,
Ben Gill, Mr.. H. B. Hall, Mr.. Arthur Hall
Rev. A. lmrle B. A., Paul Schultz. 2, Miss
Florence Tanner Mrs. Harriet Vaughan.
D. E. Wilson, Postmaster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

WIrn so MUCH pride in the rising genera
ton we may be glad to have John China
man do our washing and baking. A large
army knows nothing about housekeeping.
Pride takes the lead in all things.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

The CRAZE to 60 into business is the
cause of many homes being wrecked. 1t
is not everyone that succeeds. One will
succeed when his followers will fail. All
grain will not grow on the same soil.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

IT is NOT Andrew Carnegie who should
be given the laurels for spelling reform.
One Artemus Ward had views on SPELL
ing long before Mr.. Carnegie promulgated
his
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

THIS ADVANCE of white civilization in
some of our foreign countries is more to
be dreaded by them than an influx from
China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

MANY YOUNG man who has only five
cents in his pocket in order to be in the
swim will buy cigar with the last nickel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

If MANY OF OUR public men would say
less and think more they would show
more wisdom.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

ON THE STREET corners you will find the
mouth Of the foolish like the door of a
hotel "open."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

The BEEF TRUST does not place much
confidence in all this cleaning house bust
ness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20

THE BROADENING effect OF travel is ap-
parent in Mr.. Bryan. 1t looks now as if
he were so broad as to crowd his party
out altogether.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1906-09-20
HELP WANTED

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girls to represent McClure's Magazine.
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