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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

THERE has been big run on our banks
for the past week or ten days and it will
continue in all probability until after the
New Year. occasioned by the annual dis
tributlon of fine calendars
The banks dist butte thousands Of them
annually to .heil atrons and they are not
only ornamental, but serve TO fill ar
often felt want in the household and office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

At lightning speed the express train
Numbered along.
At the same sort of speed an auto
mobile whirled toward the grade
crossing.
Then the automobile slowed down.
came to a standstill and let the ex-
press go by.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Another Picture.

Eva-How queer of Ethel! Every
time she glances at her old beaus
watch she starts TO cry. ] wonder
why?
Edna-Oh. there is another woman
in the case.-Chicago Daily News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Here's Good Advice

O s Woolever. one of the hes
known merchants of IeRaysyille. n
Y. says: IF you are ever troubled
with piles, Apply Bucklen's Nrnics
Salvc. 1t cured me of them goot
90 yeers ago Guaranteed TO- sore,
wounds, burns or abrasions. Doc al
Cornell Bros Druggists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Her Wish.

do you think II is wrong for WON
en- to bet?" said the woman who plays
bridge.
NO" answered Mrs Torkins. II
wish that whenever Charley makes q
bet could bet similar sum the other
way. We would save lot OF money.
ANY trouble with yo6r eyssp better put
~ some gas lights; brighter than daylight
and better for the eyes. Gift
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

Roy Ranney. while sliding down nil
Ann Aroor a week ago. fsl Oft the sieief
INTO a piece OF glass Cutilngehls naLo II
very serious manner. His father, F. (
Ranney, has gone to Anna Dor to see hin
-Irseyllle Call.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Knew Its Habits.

Explorer-Yes, have decided to
make my dash in an automobile.
Reporter-And you think your
chances of locating the pole are good?
Explorer-Sure. If | get within a
thousand miles of it, this machine of
mine will run into it-Puck.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Not His Fault.

Young Housekeeper-Those soles l
bought of you were not fresh.
Fishmonger-Well marin, that he
your fault; II amt mine. I've offered
YOU 'em every day this week, and you
might a. 'ah 'em days before if you'd
a. loiked-Royal Magazine
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
REGULAR Thinu.

Foote Lighte-l see i'm some Wen
nese schools "a photograph which re-
peats speeches as recited by eminent
actors has been introduced in order
to teach the pupils defamation
Yonkers Statesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
But Not to Pay Back.

Dinks-I see Rouge has bought an
automobile. | didn't think he had
sufficient means TO do that.
Winks-Oh, he has all sorts of
means of borrowing money and just
as many means of spending it.-Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
ExiIed.

What made you send Bliggins to
congress-"
Well" answered Farmer Corntas-
sci. "he would insist on wearin a high
hat an Prince Albert coat on week
days an we jes' naturally got tired o
seein' him around"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Holmes Clothing
Store


Advertised Letters
Miss Florence Aenew
Mrs Maude Baxter
Miss Clara Dryer House
Mrs. Louise Eddy
Mr.. Andrew 4, skier
Mrs. D c. Honey
Mr. Roy lncho
Mr.. DelOelt Landon
Miss Marian MorIenson ~
Mr.. Fred w Riggs
Mr.. Glen Swain
Miss MyrteW atkins
D E Wilson. P. M
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
A Matter of Economy.

But what earthly use is it TO dis
cover the North Pole. | can't see.
1T Will save future expeditions. -
Royal Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

"Old Millyuns doesn't know how to
tell n good story. lie always manages
To skim the cream Of the joke
"Rut. YOU know, he began life as
milkman."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
DELDINc BANNER
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
Published every Thursday at Bedding,
tlonia County, Mich, by
the BANNER PUBLISHING co
e. q. LAPHAM. Eo,roa
e. q. LAPHAM. Eo,ror

Advertising Rates upon application. Bills
collected monthly ards of Thanks. poe To
5Vc. Resolutions from soc up
Entered al the Postonice Bedding. Michigan
tor transmission through the Mails as Sec
oud -claS Matter
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
AS They Pass.

Gertie-He says we are SO alike he
took us for sisters.
Winnie-Just like him. He owes
me grudge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Collars

SO dozen new linen collars. just re-
ceived within the last few weeks,
while they last. at 81 10 per dozen, or
Cdeu wv
q d. zen linen collars, some slightly
soiled and some old ones a cleanup of
odds and ends at the extraordinary
prices Of soc per dozen; each----5c
30 dozen zoe and 25c rubber collars,
practically all new goods just received
two weeks ago: to close out at, each
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Hats and Caps

All the new fall and winner hats anC
caps just received from the NeSand
Hat Co. will be closed out at greatly
reduced prices. A big stock to seleci
from, too.
Holmes Drice closing out nrict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26
Winter Underwear
For Men and Boys

The : closing OUT sale at 4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

Lost-An envelope containing a poem
Finder will please leave same at Banne
office and receive reward 28-l 4
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-26

Lost-A ladies' gold hunting case watch
with short chain Finder please leave at
Derby cigar shop and receive suitable
reward.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Saying "Hellor to Heart Throbs.

ut is a curious thing" said a prom
inent lecturer recently, how some
books have strong radiating person
atty, so that you feel like saying
'Howdy' every time you come across
them. Last Christmas 1 visited friends
back at the old home on the farm
When the supper dishes had been put
away, the chores done and the evening
lamp lighted we gathered beside the
organ for a good old fashioned sing
On the center table were strewn the
Christmas remembrances taken from
Christmas tree on the evening before
CHANGING over them 1 suddenly ex-
claimed Hello, my good friend,
Hello!' and as the others looked up
with surprise, picked up copy Of
Heart Throbs' and read to them from
its pages the piece i spoke in
school 40 years ago.
That was enough to set in motion
the friendly entertaining spirit of
Heart Throbs, and the music was for
gotten as we took turns reading the
humorous and pathetic bits of prose
and verse that have been preserved
In this wonderful volume. Some books
have great literary value, some have
historical significance. but Heart
Throbs is the only book I know that
slaps you on the back in a friendly
sort of way, suiting itself to your
moods and proving faithful to every
emotion. Next to my love of the Bible
I love Heart Throbs. It is the most
notable book of the times"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Practical Poet.

They were two minor or near poets.
They had surrounded several drinks,
but it was only the shank of the
evening and the coin hadn't held out
to burn.
They sat at a cafe idly marking
beery rings upon its polished surface.
I wish Burns was here moodily
remarked the first bard.
UNI"
'T wish Keats was here"
UNI"
81 wish Petrarch was here"
UNI"
Il wish Omar was here"
Il wish Croesus was here" peev-
fshly interrupted the other half of the
sketch.
Because none of those other fell
lows would have a cent
Then they wandered out into the
night.-Puck.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
WHEN MONEY WAS SCARCE.
Practically unobtainable During Period
of Missouri's History.

However scarce money may be at
times at the present" said an old Mis-
sourian, "the oldest inhabitants will
recall when 1t was almost unobtain-
able and other commodities had to be
used as media of exchange. The
VOLTS scalp was worth dollar be-
cause it was a state bounty upon the
death of a wolf, and venison hams
and deer skins also had a purchasing
value. Skins of the fur bearers were
likewise abundant and valuable. When
the first sheriff of Audrain county, in
1887, went to Jefferson City to deliver
the county revenue, he met an old
friend on the way who, needing
money, wanted to borrow the actual
coin part of the county's revenue. The
good-hearted sheriff lent 1t to him and
went on to the capital and delivered
only the scalps. BY the time of the
next settlement the loan was repaid
and the sheriff made his next settle
ment complete. No note or other OBJ
legation than the mere word was
given. '-Columbia Herald.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
eAeYs ECZEMA GREW WORSE.
Hospitals and Doctors Could Not Re.
Iieve Him-6ut cuticura Remedies
q Speedy, Permanent Cure.

Eczema appeared when our baby
was three months old. We applied to
several doctors and hospitals, each of
which gave us something different
every time, but nothing brought relief.
At last, one Of our friends recommend
ed to US Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. A few days afterwards i'm
provement could be noted. Since then
we have used nothing but Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and now
the baby is six months old and is quite
cured. All that we used was one cake
of Cuticura Soap and two boxes Cuti-
cura Ointment, costing in all $1.25. C..
F. Kara, 343 East 65th Street, New
York, March 80, 1906"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
FRIENDS OF HORSE PROTEST.
Ask for Better Anti-Cruelty Regula-
tions in Germany.

According to the manager OF the
Berlin Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty of Animals, an excellent or
ganization. there are no laws, ordi-
nances or police regulations in Ger
many prohibiting the use of the check
rein on horses with the exception of
the police ordinances of Berlin. The
only law in Germany, as far as this
authority knows. which prohibits the
Ill treatment of animals is that con-
tanned in the imperial penal code, &C
cording to the provisions of which any
one who publicly cruelty tortures or
maltreats an animal is liable to fine
not exceeding $50 marks (s3570) or
to Imprisonment of not over six weeks.
Throwing stones or other hard bodies
or mud at animals is also punishable
by a fine not exceeding 60 marks
($14.28} or an Imprisonment OF not
over IA days. AS the existing statutes
are not regarded as sufficient properly
to protect animals from cruel treat
ment, the various societies for the pre-
ventation of cruelty to animals in
Germany are endeavoring to secure
the enactment of new legislation
which would provide them with more
efficient legal support in their praise
worthy efforts.
A leaflet published by the same So
ciety makes it appear that laws Of
Germany for the protection of animals
from cruelty are not as efficient as
those of the United States. Although
the societies and even number Of
horse breeders deprecate the use Of
the check rein, they have not been sue
cessful hitherto, with the foregoing
exception. in bringing about its abol-
ishment
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Mexico's Indian Women.

The beauty of Indian women is one
Of the charms of Mexico. In the cap
ital, where the Indian has degen-
Grated through poverty and mental
service it is less to be remarked than
in the smaller towns and in the coun-
try. But the beautiful faces one takes
in memory away from Mexico are
those Of Indian women. Fine eyes
are universal. and. what one hardly ex-
poets. the features, according to eau
casian standards broad brows,
straight noses, well-formed mouths
and chins full but not gross or heavy.
The expression is very generally intel
Hgent, and often one is struck, both in
Indian men and women, with the no
bility and refinement of the coun-
tenance. One frequently sees types
among the poems that seem to belong
to some highly civilized ancient caste
AN Egyptian priest Of royal blood, a
Roman centurian, an Aztec emperor.
The women are gently lovely where
they are beautiful, and the men at
their best in carriage. in manners and
in countenance are strikingly like the
very advanced product Of civilization.
Modern Mexico.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Vegetable Endowed With Brains.

vegetable Endowed With Brains.
Brain of plant life are the tendrils.
Sensitive plants retract their leaflets
when people approach as II they re-
scented further intimacy. All vines
which develop climbing organs called
tendrils will reach out toward US IL
we place our hands in contact with
them, and will even use finger as
support to climb on. These tendrils
will wind just as readily around q
twig or grass stem. Tendrils are cap
able of exhibiting faculties and going
through evolutions more wonderful
than perhaps is realized. With their
sensitive tips they test the objects
they come in contact with, apparently
considering their suitability as a sup
port, and then accepting or rejecting
them, as the case may be. The thor
oughness with which these tips do
their work is illustrated by an in
stance with grape vine. A cherry
branch whose leaves had been various
ly punctured and scalloped by insects
hung near the tendril and a particular
leaf his just one small hole in its
blade. not over three-sixteenths of an
inch in diameter. So careful had been
the exploration of the leafs surface
that this one small hole had been dis
covered by the tendril, which had
thrust itself nearly three inches
through the opening.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Martins Revenge.

A correspondent tells the story Of
two house Martins nests built against
an attic window of farm, to which
the birds came for several successive
years. Last spring, however, before
they arrived, sparrow took up her
abode in one of the nests.
Shortly after the martins returned
as usual, and one day the farm people
noticed that the hole of the nest
which the sparrow occupied had been
blocked up. Next morning a boy
climbed up to ascertain the meaning
of this. and not finding any outlet
broke away part of the nest, to find
the poor little sparrow dead on her
eggs
1he house martins had walled her
up for daring to take possession Of
their house.-Country Life.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Shv One Fare.

Inspector johnson, of the Columbus
Railway company, tells the following
story OF one of his new conductors:
The inspector had boarded car on
one Of the East Side lines and gIanc-
ing at the register, noticed that there
were nine passengers on and only
eight fares. He touched the conductor
on the shoulder, green man from
the country, and said:
You are shy one fare. There are
nine people on the car and only eight
fares collected"
by gosh" said the conductor,
that's right" and hastily grabbing the
bell cord, he stopped the car and yell
ing at the passengers ordered one of
them to git on."-Columbus Despatch.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21

Laundry work at home would b
much more satisfactory il the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric Is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch. as it can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
or strength than other makes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
A WALKING Man.

"The maps we have been giving as
premiums to subscriptions caused a
little temporary excitement in our Of
fee the other day." says the editor Of
the Adams Enterprise. ben Spudge
called and casually remarked in the
presence Of seven intending sub
scribers that the said maps weren't
worth the paper they were printed on.
As this observation caused the seven
intending ones to keep their cash in
their pockets we proceeded to make a
map of Ben's countenance, and we
succeeded so well that he is now the
best walking advertisement our map
industry ever had. Call again, Ben,
old boy."-Atlanta Constitution.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
HERE'S A NEW DEFINITION.
And Many There Are Will Say Senator
Plat Was Right.

A rather cynical joke has been re-
Gently credited to Senator Platt.
The senator, on his last visit to the
Manhattan Beach hotel, allowed a
pretty little girl, a western million
aires daughter, to be presented to
him.
The little girl, in the course OF one
of her many chats with the aged
statesman, said:
Tell me, won't you. senator, what
political economy fs?"
Political economy, my dear child
Senator Plat is said to have replied,
lis the art of never buying more
votes than you actually need"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21

The extraordinary popularity OF fne
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch a matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity of Starch
necessary, with the result Of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Restricted Choice.

The people and the corporations"
said Senator La Toilette the other
day, remind me of a woman and her
little boy. There was a very large
chicken and very small duck on the
table and the woman. pausing with
the carving knife raised. said: Johnny,
which will you take, chicken or duck?'
Duck piped Johnny. But the mother
shook her head. No, Johnny she said
in a firm, yet kindly voice. you can't
have duck, my dear. Take your
choice. darling, take your choice, but
you can't have duck"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Saving Wait. Of England.

Mrs. Close has 1S5-acfe farm for
pauper children in Canada. She has
there 13 boys and girls from England.
They attend the public schools and
at the same time exercise practical
training in agricultural work and
other useful subjects. She makes 1t
q rule that the children shall be sent
back to England when they show any
disposition to join the army or the
navy or the merchant marine, or
when situations can be found for
them in England. The experiment
promises to be successful In every
respect, including saving to rate.
payers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
A sIioht Difference.

my DEAR" said gentleman 20 his
wife, where did all those books on
astronomy on the library table come
from? They are not ours"
"A pleasant little surprise for you,"
responded the lady. You know, you
said this morning that we ought to
Study astronomy. so went to a book
store and bought everything could
ind on the subject"
II was some minutes before he
spoke.
MY DEAR" he then said. slowly, his
voice husky with emotion, Il never
said we must study astronomy. said
we must study economy"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Eludlna the Teacher.

Willie came to school for the first
time. In one hand he carried a can
and in the other bunch of bananas.
You can't come in here with those
bananas" said the teacher.
Willie went out. In a few minutes
he came back. walking slowly and
painfully.
Where did you put the bananas? '
asked the teacher. Il hid them all
right" gasped Willie; they're safe
inside of me-"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21

sit in .. chair day
after day unable to
move about on &C.
count of rheumatic
pains in my back,
hips and legs. / was
short of breath and
my heart would flut-
ter after the least
exertion. / had dizzy
spells and bearing
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
PLEASANT SUMNER.


A Wis. woman says:
4 was run down and weak. troubled
with nervousness and headache for the
last six years. The least excitement
would make me nervous and cause
severe headache.
This summer / have been eating
Grape-Nuts regularly and feel better
than for the six past years.
Il am not troubled with headache
and nervousness, and weigh more than
ever have before in my life. gained
5 lbs. in one week"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read the book. "The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
There's q Reason"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21

Little Mary's father had been teach
ing her to walk properly. Walk
slowly and turn out your toes" he al
monished her.
While she was undergoing this
teaching she attended Sunday school
one day. The golden text was,
Teach me to walk honestly" After
reciting it several times. the teacher
asked:
who knows what that means?"
Il do" replied little Mary. WALK
slowly and turn out your toes"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
The Peaceful Cow.

She was even more afraid of cows
than most girls, so when she spied a
placid animal recumbent under a
tree, peacefully chewing its cud, she
at first refused to go through the pas
ture at all. Her husband Gained her
tears to some extent, and they started
by, when the COW slowly commenced
to get up, hind legs first, as they al
ways do. AT this the little lady
shrieked with terror, and said:
"Oh, Bob. hurry, hurry, he is getting
ready to spring at us."-Harper's
Magazine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Increased Production Of salt.

More salt was produced in the
United States In 1906 than in any
previous year, and the value of the
product was greater than in any
year since 1890. The quantity was 81
s44.133 short tons. or 2S.172, $50 bar
rels, valued at $6,65S,350. a gain Of
s0s.s76 tons. or 2.20s.5ss barrels. over
the production in 1905. This increase
In production was accompanied by q
slight increase in price from $1.6S to
$1.6s per ton-not sufficient, accord
ing to some producers, to Offset the
increased cost Of labor and supplies.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21

down pains and the kidney secretions
we're much disordered. / thought l
would not live long, but since using
Doans Kidney Pills / am different
woman, can do my own work and have
no fear of those troubles returning"
Sold by all druggists. so cents q
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21

Do not only take occasions Of do.
ing good when they are thrust upon
thee, but study to do all the good thou
canst. Zeal of good works will make
thee plot and contrive for them, con-
suit and ask advice for them.-R. Ban
ter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-12-21
Market Prices.

And do you sell these beautiful
thoughts of your soul for mere dol
lars?" she exclaimed.
Nope" said the poet, sorrowfully.
II seldom get more than so cents for
EN-"