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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

Crude Pictures Placed on Walls OF
City Similar to Our BiIlboards In
Day Of Pompeii.

Writing on "The Origin OF the
Commonest Things" Joseph ROBBIE says
of advertising:
The ancient city of Pompeii was
perhaps the most enterprising of all
the commercial towns Of antiquity,
and the secret of its enterprise lay
in the fact that its merchants be-
lieved even in that early age that 1t
paid to advertise. The particular form
of advertising which they used-and
which in reality was the earliest
known advertising in the world-was
similar to our present-day billboard
advertising
art have come down TO us in the
shape of various designs done in red
and black on the walls of the city.
The pictures were most crude, but
they were such as would tell the story
in convincing way.
For example, a school for boys
would have an advertisement depict
ing boy being whipped. One of the
reservations of the old city shows a
section of the wall on which appeared
the picture of goat as an advertise
ment for some dairy or other, while
a wine shop Is represented by am.
phorae and two slaves.
Hair tonics and various beauty
creams and ointments were adver.
tised in abundance, and it is easy to
imagine the lady Of that ancient city
scanning the walls in search of a
suitable preparation for removing
wrinkles and preserving the complex
ion; for the lady OF those far-off days
was just as anxious to look young and
pretty as Is her fair descendant Of con
temporary times.
Public announcements were also
advertised in this way. general
meeting of citizens or notice of forth
coming gladiatorial games were ef
fectively brought before the people.
The principal significance of this
early advertising. however. is found In
the exploitation of private business
The wise merchant soon realized thai
the wine shop whose sign appeared or
the walls sold the most wine and that
the school whose name was flashed In
big red and black letters every day IL
the market place secured bigger en-
rollment than the institutions that hid
their light under bushel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

The Only PAYING Kind.

The retail shoe merchants of Ohio.
In annual session, declared that news
paper advertising is the only kind that
pays and condemned the bill board
and dodgers. One by one the various
lines are learning that money spent In
the newspapers means more sales and
more clerks. II can always be no
ticed that the merchant who does not
advertise is the one who stands In his
front door wishing that the many who
pass would some of them come In.
Advertising is standing invitation
which needs no X. g. v. p.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
The Place of Honor.

Farmer Hodge was of the good. old
fashioned school, and he always gave
a feast to his hands at harvest time.
II was harvest time and the feast
was about to commence.
Giles was the oldest hand and the
hostess. with beaming cordially, mo-
toned him to the seat by her right
hand But Giles remained silently I'M
responsive.
Come" said the hostess, don't be
bashful, Mr.. Giles"-he was just Giles
on ordinary occasions-"youve right
to the place of honor, you know"
Giles deliberated a moment, then
spoke.
Thank you kindly, Mrs. Hodge,
he said, but If it's all the same to
you, I'd rather sit opposite this pud'
den'i"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
He Knew.

A small boy brought up by a fire.
eating father to hate anything con-
nected with England or the English
was consigned recently to eat dinner
with the nurse while the family enter.
tanned a genuine English lord In the
dining room. The grown-ups' meal had
come to that twenty minutes past"
stage where conversation halts direct
ly, when a childish treble fell upon
the dumb-waiter shaft from the
kitchen. This is what the astonished
nobleman heard:
''Fe, fl, 70, FUN,
Il smell the blood OF an English.
mun."-Wasp.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Like the Other Kind.

1t was in down east" village that
the young man met his sweetheart. a
charming country beauty. When he
returned to the city he sent her jar
of cold cream to keep her cheeks as
fresh as the budding rose.
On his next visit he asked her how
she liked his little gift
THE taste was very NICE" she
said, with a rather sickly smile. but
l think that / like the other kind Of
cream best, ear."-Lippincotts.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
SLIGHTLY Mixed.

Two Englishmen were resting at the
Red Home inn at Stratford-on-Avon.
One of them discovered print pictur-
ing a low, tumbling building under.
meath which was printed: THE House
in Which Shakespeare Was Born"
Turning to his friend in mild surprise
he pointed to the print. His friend
exhibited equal surprise and called a
waiter, who assured them OF the &C
curacy OF the inscription.
"'Pon my word" said the observing
Englishman, shaking his head dubious
ly. 81 thought he was born In man
CERT"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Just Guessed.

Mrs. Wadsworth, l am very glad,
indeed, to meet you. But, haven't |
had the honor of being introduced to
you before? What was your name
formerly, If l may ask?''
my maiden name?"
NO; your name before you were
divorced"
How did you know l had been
divorced?"
why, hasn't everybody"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
To accept defeat gracefully. start
your retreat in time.
Prudent Bridegroom.

"The uncertainties OF life in New
York are reflected in wedding rings
said the jeweler. "Of all the wedding
rings | have sold this season more
than half were brought back after the
ceremony to have the date put on. The
rest of the inscription was engraved
when the ring was purchased, but In
order that the date might be correct
it was cautiously omitted until after
the knot was tied"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
May Sell 1oo,ooo,ooo Red Cross Seal,

way ocIl iOo,ooo,ooo nSu SfoSs SSss'
twenty-five million Red Cross
Christmas seals have been printed
and are being distributed by the Amer
lean Red Cross. and arrangements
have been made to print 100000, 900
II necessary. 1t is expected that this
number will be needed. While the
sticker is perforated like those used
last year, 1t is intended for use only
as a seal on the back Of letters. The
seal is one inch square with the con-
ventional Red Cross In the center
and the words, Merry Christmas,
Happy New Year. American Red
Cross" In circle about II. The col
ors are red and green. The design Is
by Mrs. Guion Thompson, OF Water
bury, Conn. who received 500 as a
prize for her sketch.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Newspaper Cheaper and Better.

The postal card and circular form
of advertising Is the most wasteful
method employed by merchants and
others. Duplications and even tripli-
cations are Of common occurrence and
when received are usually dropped in
the waste basket unread. The claim
of superiority for newspaper adver-
Using Is based on sound business ex-
perience. II is cheaper and more eff
fective than any other.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Poor Prospects.

Yes said Miss Passay. Il found
a very nice boarding house today. but
the only room they had to offer me
had folding bed in it, and l detest
those things"
"Of course" remarked Miss Pert,
"one can never hope to find man
under folding bed."-Catholic Stand.
ard and Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

When a store advertises
il shows that ii values your
trade enough to ask for it;
you're considered to the ex-
tent of making il easy for
you to know what is offered
in needed goods; the store
shows its willingness to 90
on record in its statements
about its stock and service;
the advertising of an article
as being of a certain quail
ity, and at a stated price, is
in a sense, a contract be-
tween the seller and the
prospective buyer; the
prices of advertised goods
must be so low that COM
petition can't meet them;
advertising increases sales,
enabling the store to &C
cept smaller profits. These
are some of the reasons
why you should buy from
stores that advertise. There
are other reasons, and al
though not stated, you pro-
fit by them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
How's This?

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. j. Cheney
for the last IS years and believe him perfectly hon
orable In all business transactions and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made by his nrm
wALDINo. KINNkN MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free Price 75scen0 per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Bad Breath

"For months had great trouble with ny
stomach and used all kinds of medicines.
My tongue has been actually as green as
grass. NV breath having bad odor. Two
weeksago friend recommended Cascarets
and after using them can willingly and
cheerfuliy say that they have entirely
cured me. I therefore let you know that I
shall recommend them to any one suffer
ING from such troubles. "-Chas. II. Hal
perm, ia E. 9TH ST., New York, N. Y.
DO Good Never Sicken, Weaken or grippe.
loo. 2sc, soc Never sold In bulk. The gen.
nine tablet stamped c c c. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. w
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
rRy MURINE EYE REmeo,

for Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
and GRADUATED Eyelids Murine Doesn't
Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists
Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, Csc,
soc, $1.O0. Murine Eye Salve in
Aseptic Tubes, Csc. s1.00. Eve Books
and Eye Advice Free by Mail
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
A Biased Opinion.

do you think buttermilk will pro-
long ones life, Col. Soaksby?"
"Ahem! have no doubt, Miss
Plumper. that If person had to drink
buttermilk every day 1t would make
life seem longer"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

to be removed by an operation or l
could not live moro than a year,
or two, at most. wrote Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, for advice, and
took IA bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and to-
day the tumor Is gone and 1 am q
perfectly well woman. l hope my
testimonial will be Of benefit to 9th
ers." Mrs. 8. j. BARBER, Scott.
N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Mrs. George May says:

No one knows
what / have suf-
|fered from fe-
male trouble s,
neuralgia pains.
land backache.
my doctor said
jhe could not give
| me anything to
cure 1t. Through
! the advice of q
friend i began
ito use Lydia E.
JPinkham's Vege-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

table Compound, and the pain soon
disappeared. / continued its use
and am now in perfect health.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has been a God-send to me
as believe / should have been In
my grave If it had not been for Mrs.
Pinkham's advice and Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
Mrs. GEORGE MAY, SO 4th Ave-.
Paterson, NJ.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
An Admission.

Fred proposed to Miss Dingley
last night.
Joe--Don't believe I know her Is
she we'll on?
Fred-Yes, guess so. She re
fused me-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Will Stick TO Papers.

The Ohio State fair will use only
newspaper advertising this year An
experiment was tried out on this line
last year and was found to have good
results. so it was decided to follow II
up.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

lions were like blood
and I arose s to 10
times at night to void
them. l became fright
ened at my condition.
My sight began to
fail and pains In my
back were like knife
thrusts. / cried for
hours. unable TO con-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

troll my nerves. After l started using
Doan's Kidney Pills, / began to feel
better and soon was cured. I am q
living testimonial of their merit"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents .
box
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
When Rubbers Become Necessary

And your shoes pinch. shake into your
shoes Aliens Foot-E Ease. the antiseptic
powder for the feet. Cures tired. aching
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
Bunions. Always use IL for Breaking In
New shoes and for dancing parties. Sold
everywhere Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address. Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Mrs. s. j. Barber says :

81 think Lydia f.
|Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
lis the best medi-
cine In the world
for women-and
II feel 1t my duty
to lie others
know the good 1t
has done for me.
Three years ago
had a tum or
which the doctor
said would have
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Tired Out.

is the first edition OF your novel
exhausted YETI"
mo. Why?"
Il thought 1t might be from stand
Ing so long on the counters"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
TERRIBLE SUFFERING ENDED.
How An AlIegan, Mich., Woman Re
gained Her Health.

Mrs. Robert Schwabe. r. F. D. No.
3, Allegan. Mich, says: Doctors could
not cure me and was rapidly running
into Bright's disease. Kidney secre-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Mrs. w. X. Housh says:

Il b a We b ee n
completely cured
of a severe fe-
male trouble by
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound, and
want to recon-
mend 1t to all suf-
fering women. |"
i Mrs. w. K.
HoUsH, Z East
view Ave, Gin
cinnati. Ohio.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

Advertising is the silent drum.
mer that tells the public what
the business man wants II to
know about the goods he has for
saIe-an injection of advertising
into the veins OF trade grows
the business heart.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
Mrs. e. F. Hayes says:

II was under the
doc tors treat
ment for a fbroid
tumor. Isuffered
with pain, sore
ness, bloa ting,
and could not
walk or stand on
my feet any
length of time. I
w r o t Q to Mrs.
|Pinkham for adj
vice, followed her
directions and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
important TO Mothers

The next best thing to being rich
Is TO have people think you are.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20
CONVINCING PROOF
OF the VIRTUE OF
lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

What is the of procrastnatng in the face of such
evidence the following letters represent If you
sick know who Isl what sensible have
you for not giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound taf For 80 years have been publishing such
testimonial letters these-housands of them they
genuine and honest too every one of them.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

Because your case is a difficult
one, doctors having done you no
good, do not continue to suffer with
out giving Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound trial 1t surely
has cured many cases of female ills,
such inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, irregu-
larities, periodic pains, backache, etc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

took Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. To-day l am a well
woman, the tumor was expelled and
my whole system strengthened. l
advise all women who are afflicted
with tumors or female troubles to
try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound" - Mrs. T.. +. HAYES,
1890 Washington St., Boston, Mass.
For 80 years Lydia f. Pinkh
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

q
Lydia f. Pnkham's Vegetable EES> ~SSS
the standard remedy for NV~R6xNNM
female sick does justice to lW II EnW
this famous medicine. III VI TVyT
roots and herbs, and III I7N II
has thousands of cures to its credit. " N
- Mrs. inkham invites sick (A Sen-5SP I'M
write advice. She has M\fscS|E&SLM
of charge. ANyxNSl
Pinkham. Lynn, Mass. TnIS01O
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

The future and the past are nea
relations 10 the present
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1910-10-20

Mrs. Winsiow's soothing syrup.
For chdre teeth n.y. softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation. allay palm cures lind collie DC botue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

A full line of package goods
from DC TO l5c per package.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

careful toilet, having ben provided
with a collar and necktie which was
missing when-he appeared before the
coroner's jury yesterday Clothing and
shoes were carefully brushed. and he
appeared self-satisfied and Indifferent to
the curiosity Of the spectators
Before the prisoner could answer to
the question; Are you guilty or not
guilty. his counsel interpOsed and de-
manded the statutory twenty-four hours
IN which 70 plead, requesting additional
time OF ten days. He also demanded a
copy Of the Indictment against Wolter.
Wolter was taken oack 10 his cell in
the Tombs without having uttered a
word.
Later. Attorney Scott said he could
hardly prepare his Casc within ten days.
and VIII endeavOr to have II set not
earlier than two weeks. First Assistant
District Attorney Frank Moss. who has
taken charge Of the case for the dis
trlct attorneys office. announced today
that he viii have a special panel called
for the trial. This win require at least
five days and there is little possibility
Of the trial being called before the
middle Of April
Interesting was the sole word which
Attorney Scott would apply 10 the de-
scription Of his proposed defense.
We been very busy with another case
and have not been able 70 sserfect the
Defense he said today, but I can
assure you Il will be inter esting-'
When II was suggested that insanity
would be the logical defense the at
tOrney smiled
You may draw any conclusions you
like, but I will not discuss them for
you"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
CHORAL SINGING
WINS APPLAUSE
Motel Choir Charms Audi
ence In Arlington Ball
room Concert.

A distinguished assemblage composed
Of associate and supporting members
of the Motel Choir gathered last evening
in the ballroom of the Arlington to hear
the new organization in a particularly
attractive program, the gems of which
possibly We're Cigars SeTenade and
MaSsaEet's AT Evening"
Applause and approval were literally
bestowed upon the work of the club.
which is marked by a fine sense Of dis
elimination, the singing last evening
evidencing an intelligent attention TO
the details Of phrasing and tone.
The assisting artists. William F.
Green, violinist, and Ernest Lent, eel
list. and Mrs. Otto TOrney Simon. shared
IN the successes Of the evening. Mrs
SimOn's sllillful accompanimentS being
an appreciated feature Of the program
The conductor Of the Motel Choir
otto To-ncy Simon. is in large measure
responsive for the progress of the or
sanlZatiOn, which consists Of a group OF
music lovers banded together primarily
Tor the study of the art of choral sing
ing and the forwarding Of the musical
interests of the community
The choir, which has a membership of
seyenty-five mixed voices, has made
splendid progress during its brief career,
having as a backgro' nd an associate
membership notable for the importance
and intelligence OF its personnel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
B. & 0. TAKES OVER
CHICAGO TERMINAL

BALTIMORE. Nd, March 31.-The re-
organization Of the northwestern oper-
ating system OF the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad viii become effective tonor-
row, when il viii take over the opera
ton of the Chicago Terminal Company.
Daniel Willard Is the president OF, the
new company. while F. c. BatcheIder.
superintendent of the main line system
Of the Baltimore and Ohio. will assume
the duties Of vice president and general
manager.
The new northwest system will COM
prise the facilities west Of and includ-
ing Chicago.
Mr. Batchelder's headquarters former
Iy were in Chicago, where, from July
I. 1899 TO December, ~1g05, he was super
intendent OF the Chicago division, from
which he was advanced TO general su-
perintendent Of the main line system.
Frederick +. BlaseT, superintendent OF
the Cumberland division, has been ap-
pointed general superintendent Of the
main line system. Mr.. Blaser was super
intendeut OF the Ohio River railroad
when il was taken over by the BaIti-
more and Ohio in 1901.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
Army and Macy
SerUice Orders
ARMY.

The following officers have been or
dered 10 report to Lieut.. Col. William
p. Kendall, medical corps. president of
the examining hoard at Fort Riley,
kan, for examination 10 determine
their fitness for promotion:
Lieutenant WILLIAM W. OVERTON,
Fifteenth Cavalry.
Lieutenant THOMAS A. ROTHWELL,
Fifth Cavalry.
Captain JOHN H. PARKER, Twenty
eighth Infantry. Is detailed as pro-
fessOr Of military science and tao
tics al Kcmper Military School.
Boonville, No, TO take effect Sep
tember l, 1910, Vice First Lieutenant
William F. H GoosOn, Tenth Cav
airy, who is relieved from duty at
that school 70 take effect that date,
and will then proceed to join his
regiment.
Leave of absence for twenty days, ID
take effect upon his arrival In the
United States. is granted Captain
JOEL r. LEE. Twenty-third Infan-
try
Second Lieutenant GEORGE H
BRETT, Philippine Scouts, recently
appointed, to rank from March %
1910, will report In person on or about
April q, 1910. 10 the commanding
officer. Fort Hancock, New Jersey,
for temporary duty, and on being re-
lieved therefrOm will proceed 10 Ma
Mia, Philippine Islands, on the trans
port leaving San Francisco. Cal, on
or about May 8, 1910 reporting on kls
arrival at Manila to the command
ing general, Philippines division.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
STOLE INSTRUMENTS
FROM HIGH SCHOOL
New York Boy Admits Theft of
Microscopes Valued
At $1,000.

NEW YORK, March S1.-When Robert
BarEer, seventeen years old. Of Sixth
avenue, Brooklyn, was summoned be
fore Magistrate Manner. in the Adams
street police court, he admitted with-a
frankness that aStOnished the court
that he had stolen a number Of micro
scopes from Erasmus Hall High School
in F1atbUsh
The stolen instruments were valued at
$1,000 The youth IS a student at the
school. He was held for the grand Jury.
He said he sold four of the instruments
and paWned the others. The money
thus obtained he deposited in a bank,
he said
Operating with Barber in the thefts.
the detectives say, was Frederick Cas-
tator' seventeen years old. who was ar
rested on Monday evening in a bOardiD,,
house at i9 W est Fifty-ninth street
Manhattan CastatOr said his home was
at 1923 Seventy-first street. South Brook
lyn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31
WILL RUSH CASE
AGAINST NOLTER
Judge Refuses to Grant AID
ditional Time to Alleged
Murderer.

NEW YORK. March s1.-Thas the
case Of Albert Wolter, charged with
numbering fifteen-year-old Ruth Wheel
er' Remembering and burning her body
viii be rushed TO a conclusion as rapid
ly as possible was made certain today
when Judge MUlqueen in the court OF
general session refused TO grant the ter
days asked by w. B. Scott, Wolter'
counsel, to plead. Under protest he al
lowed twenry-four hours
The courtroom was crowded when
Wolter entered from the Tombs TO plead
today. He had APPARENTLY recovered
much Of his original bravado, and was
quiet and self-pOssessed. He had made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-03-31

Waferettes, the soda cracker
of the town. Per pack =
age. .......-. ..-. GtC