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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04

DIR. Pierce's Pellets. small. sugar-coated
easy to take as candy. regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels and cure
CONSTIPATION.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04
Not Just What He Meant.

She tat the masquerade)-Do you
think my costume becoming?
He with enthusiasm Yes, indeed;
but you would be lovely in any dis
guise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04
Taking a Chance.

Employer-So, then. Miss Willing,
you're leaving us for good?
Miss Willing-No sir! For better
or for worse
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04
SUFFERED TERRIBLY.
Kidney Trouble and Rheumatic Pains
Made Life Miserable.

NJ r. Wilson, Humboldt, Nebr.. says:
II had kidney disease in a very aggra-
waited form. Kidney secretions con-
tanned a dark sediment and passages
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04
Use ALIENS FooT-FAsr

the Antiseptic powder To be shaken into the shoes
for tired aching feet Ittakesthe sting out of corns
and bunions and makes walking a delight. Sold
everywhee DC. Refuse substitutes. For FREE
trial package, address A. \. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04

Self-possession implies the capacity
for self-restraint, self-compulsion, and
self-direction.-W. III. Thomson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-05-04

It's easier for shiftless man t
make friends than TO make good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
THE DUTCH SPEAK ENGLISH
Holland School Children Must Learn
 Three Languages

From the Washington Post.
 While the percentage of educated persons in Holland is not greater than in the United States, I am inclined to think that more attention Is given in the public schools of Holland to instruc- ton in foreign languages than there is in this country said J. A. Grutteriuk, an engineer of The Hague, here on a mission for his government. MT. Grut- terink Is making his first visit to an English speaking country, but he speaks good English and his enunciation is clear.
 Tn our Dutch schools" MT. Grutter- ink continued, 1t is part of the course of instruction to teach the three princi- pal anguages-F'rench, German and period of graduation. he must take an examination in these languages as well as in other studies It therefore is not strange that person of fair education in Holland is able to speak English. un derstandably at least. The schools of Holland are first class institutions, and our boys and girls have the chance of acquiring a good education free
 since arriving in America, I have found it much more expensive to live than in my own country" added Mr Grutterink. From the limited expert ence I have had, I figure that one can get in Holland for a guilder-about 3s cents in American money-what would cost dollar in the United States. The condition of the people of Holland is comfortable, and, although business has not been at high tide for some months 1t is getting better. We have suffered from the same business depression that has occurred in nearly every othe, nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
If Its Real Estate
FOR SALE

$40UU. New 7-room, 2-story North Highland home, oak floors, mirrowed door, hot and cold water, tile bath, nice cleo tric fixtures, large porches, large lot, fine elevation; $500 cash, balance $35 per month.
 A new South Highlands 5-room bunga- iow, hardwood floors. birch doors, tile bath, electric chandeliers, flush switches, gas, hot and cold water, furnace heat, cement walks. street improvements all in and paid; close to car line; s100 cash, balance $26 per month.
 $5250 South Highland, 2-story, 7-room home. hardwood floors, birch doors, tile bath, electric fixtures, gas, hot and cold water, large basement, cement walks; papered throughout; furnace heat; $10O cash, balance $40 per month.
 A new Norwood 2-story, 7-room house and sleeping porch, hardwood floors, birch doors, tile bath, electric chan deliers, flush switches, built-in book cases, gas, hot and cold water, large basement. furnace heat, on one of the best streets; street improvements paid for $100 cash, balance $40 per month.
 Odom- Hudnall Realty Go. BIO Empire Bldg. Bell s6lo Peoples 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
HOW TO FOIL EVIL EYE
Ornaments and Amulets Are Sup
 posed to Ward Off Misfortunes
From the Pal Mall Gazette.

From the Pail Mall Gazette.
 Perhaps the instinct to avert the evil eye is born in our natures. Civilization has lessened it to a great extent, but In avery race we find such an instinct exists The wearing of nearly all pre- Yonal adornment seems to have origi- lated in an idea of pacffying evil deities. The savage wears ornaments symbol 1ing the protective powers supposed to be able to keep away harm or danger. In the West Indnes there is bean or seed which the natives think possesses many valuable properties. If carried in he purse they say the owner will never Vgnt for money, if hung on a watch Stiry good luck will ever be with the
 arer. But woe betide the man whC
 his precious charm. The East In
 leaves a tiny corner of his embroid
 unfinished to propitiate the gods ;e duslly mother calls her baby hart names for fear her love should bring il fortune upon him.
 In England superstitious country foll tie amulets around their necks to pre- vent disease. Some of the earliest o people who inhabited this country thou sands of years ago and treated f1in1 much the same as a cameo, producing varied effects by cutting through into the different layers of color. Several examples of this practically lost art may be seen in the museum at Ipswich. They are carved to represent the heads ot men and women, birds, fishes and rep tiles, and are for the most part cleverly and prettily done.
 A pink coral hand in Italy is supposed to ward off the evil eye and plays its part in ornaments. Ruby ornaments are supposed to disperse evil spirits and are considered a protection from poison and other dire evils. Emerads banish blindness. Garnet ornaments are sup posed to keep one in good health; the sardonyx insures happiness The sap phire keeps off fever Amethysts keep off worries. A turquoise means that you will never want friend. A four leaved clover in a crystal locket is a favorite charm and is said to bring good fortune and long life to its wearer. Jade also has reputation as a luck bringer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

0O0-Comfortable, S-room residence, on lot 50x20O feet, facing east on bitullthic. in three blocks of Five Points; this is a good home and terms to suit you. s45oO-Beautiful, new bungalow, beam ceil- ings, hardwood floors, handsome light fixtures, comfortable bath room, furnace and grate heat, convenient to car and just what you want; s250 cash, balance monthly.
 s4o0o-Only s200 cash and s25 per month secures a 2-story, 7-room residence on elevated lot, facing south. best part of North Highlands, fine neighborhood, one half block car and in walking distance of business center.
 s1O0-Cash and $20 par month for good, broom cottage, center of Woodlawn, nice home or good investment; now rented for go per month; price only $26tD. s1OO-Cash and s20 per month will get the prettiest 5-room cottage in West End |; well built and nicely arranged; see this and quit paying rent; save your money and have the satisfaction of being your own landlord
 balance $20 per month, new strictly modern, broom bungalow, North Highlands, convenient to car and in walking distance of business center price for short time only s2650
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
An Artistic Contractor
m the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
 contractor who is putting a new front in business house in upper Fifth ave nue deserves something good at the hands of a municipal art society. Tt was neces- gary for him to roof over the sidewalk with heavy timbers to make pedestrians safe Instead of leaving these unsightly timbers exposed he has at the expense of only g. few dollars covered them with a lattice work of lath painted green, while the entrances and the inside of the side walk tunnel are similarly ornamented in white. The effect is pleasing and in happy contrast with the other hideous sidewalk projections in the same neighborhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
LEGAL NOTICES
-NOAiCH The State of Iaffarcnn Carn

The State of Alabama, Jefferson Coun-
 ty-Probate Court.
 Taken up by J. D. Acton, on the 11th day of August, 1911, and estrayed before P. w. Acton, justice of the peace for Precinct No. 31, a certain mouse colored mare mule, weight about 300 pounds; off in left hind leg; har- ness marks; about 12 or IA years old i; shod all around; running at left nos tril: wind not good, and valued at $50.
 Witness my hand, this 18th day of August, 1911. J. P. STILES, Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
 S-13-3t-su.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
FOR SALE

THE prettiest home site on Fountain Heights, lot GO feet front, corner, faces south and east, commands view of en . tire city; all street improvements done and included in the price. s275O per front foot, half cash.
 slOO cash, balance $20 per month, will buy neat cottage of rooms and hall on corner lot on car line and right at sta ton. This Is only 15 minutes ride to center of city
 $50 cash and $l0 per month will buy the cottage Of rooms and hall high, dry lot, 6Oxl3O feet; has fruit flowers. grapes, chicken yard, everything com plete. This is. for colored people.
 GEORGE BILBE, Agent, Main 61. 2120 1st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

Here's Another, the Cream of the Black Belt-1s00 acres, 100 under cultiva- ton, and the remainder easy to put in--not a bit of waste land. Black soil and red prairie. Flowing springs, dug wells, artesian water at hand. Fine modern home; four houses for white tenants: 40 cabins; gin, store, etc. l.. & N. Depot on property. We can't do justice to this farming and stock raising proposition in print let us talk with you personally about it-the sooner the better for you, as you can buy 1t at a bargain. A-57O. s10,OOO-Business lot 4Ox10O feet on west side of S. goth St. This is alley corner and next to 2-story brick building. A-565.
 a525O-8-rOOm Bungalow, new, on South 18th St. above 18th ave, faces east on large lot, beautifully ele- vated Correct in it's every ap- pointment A smart little home. en- toying the best environment pos sible and remarkably reasonable in price-with terms to suit; low in forest. A-563.
 S425O-New 7-roOm 2-stOry, rock front home on pretty lot facing south in Princeton. one block from car line,
 very best community. This is positively the most artistic home in every respect on our entire list when one considers price, It is really a s5500 home. Ownesr must sell this week Small cash payment and per cent interest >-564.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Norwood
S5250

s35O to 5000 cash and the balance in reasonable payments will now puy this new home that is prettier, larger. better built and in a better location than any s6500 home in the city; IS brand new. two-story and basement house. on a high lot Os0 feet deep), and one block of cars; has large living room, dining room, breakfast room, linen and butt ler's pantries, kitchen, three bed rooms. sleeping porch, separate bath and toilet beautifully finished In oak and birch; heated with hot-air fur mace and grates; best plumbing. tile bath; in fact, high-class home; one that cannot be equaled for anything like this price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Take a Look
2Il- N- 2oTn ST.

$2S5O-Five-room cottage, completely fur nished, with nice gas range, refriger- ator bed room, dining room and parlor furniture, etc., everything first-class and in perfect condition; on top of hill, North Highlands, in 50 feet of car. owner leav- ing city; terms arranged; see us about this and we will show you genuine pick up that will be a pleasant sur prise.
 S35 per acre-About 800 acres within five miles of Montgomery, on splendid maca- damized road, over 600 acres in cultiva- tion, balance in timber, over 20 tenant houses well to each house, close to Ala bama river and in many respects a high-class plantation; property Is now rented at s3 per acre and should stand a substantial increase in rents; owner will consider part pay In Birmingham property; this is a chance for party ap- preciating a good thing when he sees it; easy terms.
 We want more real estate to sell. We have a large list of customers who are in the market now. If you want cash or will sell on easy terms see us at once We can handle your property whether large, small, vacant or improved. We have the salesmen, facilities and get re- suits, so remember
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

SIS WASHINGTON AND RETURN s1s SOUTHERN RAILWAY, AUGUST 10 TAKE "THE BIRMINGHAM SPECIAJ,Y THE POPULAR TRAIN EAST. SLEEP ING CAR RESERVATIONS SHOUID BE MADE PROMPTLY, BELL PHONE 3O67. PEOPLES 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
oh Vol H. Birmingham, Alabama, August 13, 1911
It Is Done

We announce with much pleasure that the rails on the tracks of the Birmingham Belt Line in NOR WOOD PLACE have been taken up and removed, and that within 8 short time all traces of the presence of a steam railway in "The Placid Place" will disappear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

Our TWENTY YEARS experience and location in Birmin gham gives us a RENTAL LIST which comprises the choicest of RESIDENTIAL and BUSH NESS property to be had in the city.
 WE MAKE A SPECIALITY OF RENTALS and if you are looking for a choice residence or store-phone us.
 DO YOU REALIZE OCTOBER l IS FAST APPROACHING? NOW if you in- tend moving do not waIt until the last moment, but TALK with us now and tell us your wants.
 Our Rental Department Is at your service. We want your call. Either phone 1239.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Not Her Eaulf

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The mistress comes home without warn ing She finds the maid in gala attire.
 Why' what do you mean." she cries, by wearing my best black skirt?''
 It Is not my fault" replies the maid. Madam locked up all her colored ones n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
Birmingham Realty Co.
 2118 FIRST AVENUE
Jemison Company'S Sales List--Something in It For You

Truck Farm that reads like you had it made to order cheap too Big bargain in Black Belt modern farm Some tra choice propositions Several residential opporu ities including Princeton at $250 you cannot afford to skip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
New Bungalow

South Highlands. Not quite finished. Buy now and select your own pant ing. papering and decorations. Has rooms, hall and sleeping porch. High lot near cars. Modern to the minute A bargain Terms easy enough for anyone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
IF' PRICES AND TERMS

CoQJNT FOR ANYTHING, THESE HOMES WILL BE SOLD. EACH IS A SPECIAL BARGAIN AND THEY MUST BE SOLD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
S20
S100-Cash

to S3O a month will buy this new and attractive bungalow. In the heart of West End. Has rooms and bath, hot and cold water, gas, sewers, ce- ment walks and paved street, near school, churches and cars. owner left. city and will make low. price for quick sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
FOR SALE

$4000-Efght nice lots, 50x140, on one of which is modern 7-room cottage with barn, poultry house; half these lots are planted in fruits such as apples, pears, figs, grapes, etc.; just back of East Lake park $500 cash, balance easy terms. s275O-New 8-room, two-story house at Beverly Place; $10o cash and $25 per month
 $1750-Good broom cottage at Osceola Sta ton, South Ensley car line, Fairview will take $10o cash $500 in vacant lot, balance s20 per month. BETHEA REAL ESTATE &
 INSURANCE co.
 2O27 Third Avenue.
 Bell 116. Peoples 56
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
S4OO Cash
S5500

South Highlands. Brand new S-room' furnace heated house. Built of very best material; has every modern lm- provement As well built and much
 prettier home than any S750O house built this year Fine view of whole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

Here's Yonr Chance-Get this fine farm and go to raising truck and chickens. Only about nine miles from Birming- ham on good pike. Flowing stream with gravity fall will give you irri- gation in dry seasons. Six room house barn. orchard. pasture and splendid free-stone spring. Its the best thing of the kind we have of fered in some time, and the price will surprise you. See us at once, don't let some one else snap 1t away from you. A-57I.
 s1O,sOO-Lot s5x2OO feet, improved with s-room residence. with slate roof furnace heat and large airy rooms This property is one block from goth street and two blocks from Five Points and has eastern frontage. A-J66
 s1O,0OO-BeautifuI Highland Avenue lot, fronting 100 feet on Highland avenue and 125 feet on alley. South eastern exposure. A-567. sI5,OOO-Lot 5Ox14O feet on 9th Ave-, between new Terminal Station and business district A-56S.
 s1O,O00--Lot 5Ox140 feet on 3rd Ave, 100 feet from 18th street and next to 2-story brick building. Business continues to move westward on 3rd ave and you may look for further enhancement in west 3rd ave prop erty. A-589.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13
WHY USE TWO GLASSES

When Jas. H. Finder will supply you with Kryptok invisible bifocals, with both far and near vision in one glass with no seam? Most comfortable and dressy glasses made. 306 N. Nine- teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-13

ssth St. Bet Broadway and 9th Ave, New York City
 Large Room with Bath. $s.00 per day.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-09
GnstEk;eSGrey'.4%S ~
|'Af ter:SuPpsE&|
Talks. 911M !

Tommy got top for Christmas.
Spin II for me-" he said TO mamma.
And mamma spun II; then she showed
Tommy how TO spin It. Tommy found
It little hard to spin. and refused to
try.
Il don't want to spin my top" he
cried. You spin II, mamma"
NO. said mamma, you must spin
your own top. L have showed you
how, and now you must do It," Tom.
my howled. Mamma took the top
away, and Tommy howled louder. Then
he went into a tantrum. from which
he was only rescued by an old-fash'
Toned spanking.
He shall spin his top" said his
sensible mother. "or he shall not have
IL. After child is taught how to
amuse itself IL should be made to do
SO. II is poor business to bring chill
dren up with the idea that someone
else must amuse them. l intend my
boy to be self-dependent. He shall
be taught to do things. and then he
must do them"
But" protested the Child Spoiler,
Tommy Is a very small child; IL Is
hard on him TO amuse himsef"
1T Is not hard on any normal child
to amuse itself 1t We grownups
The Detroit times., 1911-01-09

would stop turning ourselves into
three-ring circuses for the little folk.
but would just be content TO show
them how TO do things and then let
them do them. we would have fewer
spoiled, discontinued children. All
young things amuse themselves, and
take delight In II; Il Is their only oc-
cupation. We deprive our children OF
their occupation, and wonder that
they are restless"
I'D hate TO haye my children de-
prived OF a mothers care" sniffed
the Child Spoiler.
Tommy has all the care any normal
child needs He Is learning to utilize
all the knowledge he acquires. That
makes him strong and selfraliant,
and teaches him that he can do things.
When he Is a man he will not make a
nuisance OF himself by demanding that
HIS friends entertain him when they
should be doing useful things. He will
be occupied, and therefore amused"
The Child Spoiler looked superior.
Thank heaven" she said, that
love my children"
Probably our ideas OF love are diff
ferent. shall teach mine to spin
their own tops. l believe In the final
windup shall receive their thanks
and the thanks OF grateful world"
The Detroit times., 1911-01-09

Did you ever hear of Eros?
IL you didn't, this Is to inform you
that Eros Is little planet that be-
longs to the same solar system as
Venus, and Mars, and the earth. That
Is, our sun bosses Eros just like the
sun bosses the earth. And, incidental
ly, Eros comes nearer to this planet
OF ours than any of the suns other
planets, except the moon.
Eros Is a heavenly tramp of whose
existence mortals were entirely ig-
norant until 1898, when 1t was discov-
cred by astronomical sharps. How
ever, the joke Is on these sharps,
for Eros made us a call in 1894, four
years before the astronomers found
him. And the worst of 1t all Ia that
the astronomers now In business will
never have another opportunity to
study Eros at close range for he has
wandered off into limitless space. not
to return again for close observation
until 1875.
Eros Is the first Of the planets to
upset the popular supposition that
all planets are round, for Eros, as IL
turns upon it's axis, shows some sharp
and Jagged edges, and is mere
mountain without shape aeroplan!ng
in space.
The small planets Of the little sys-
tenn that revolves around our partic-
ular sun number over 500, and few OF
them are more than 20 miles across.
None of them have light, and the
reason we know they exist Is because
the spectroscope registers them.
Eros Is called ABB" by the astron-
omers. The word Eros means Cupid.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-09
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS,
Detroit. Jan. 3, 1911.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
COAL.

Sealed proposals will be received az
the office OF the Department OF Pubic
Works, Detroit, Mich, until SATURDAY,
Ian IA, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. M stan
dard time at which time and place
they will be opened. for furnishing anu
delivering according TO the speclhca-
tions on file Ga this office, from date OF
contract until Ian 3f 1912, f.9ee teh..
more or less, high grade steam Goa.
as may be required and ordered by th'-
Department OF Public Works, cOai -
be- delivered T. o. b. cars at the asphatt
plant IN the citys Western DistrlNt
ward; 80 tons more or less, Jackson
i'm coal: IS tons. more OF less. ChesN-
mt size hard coal. delivered In wak1n
lots al yards or barns. where directer'
bidders are required TO hle q cert
geo bank check I'm the sum of 500 VITA
the Department or Public Works oetots
the proposals are opened. conditioneo
that should they be found 70 De tss
lowest bidders they will. within ~
davs after being awarded the contrac'
nv the department. enter into coh-
tract with good and sufficient suretiss
for faithful performance OF conerhec
Checks and proposals TO be placed !"
separate envelopes
The right TO reject any or all pro-
nosals h expressly reservsd-
(tO3b y. -. hAf..lesn.~
The Detroit times., 1911-01-09
GAYETY.

Real comic opera was the Offering
of the "Trocadero Burlesduers" "
the Gayety, Sunday afternoon, and II
was presented in manner that thor
oughly pleased large audience. Fin
ney at the North Pole" is the q
of the production, the leading role
being taken by Frank Finney, one
CT the most amusing men the local
buriesque stage has presented during
the present season. He is ably sup
ported by chorus of sprightly, wei,
trained girls, and several actors and
actresses of real ability. Jennetto
Young, as leading woman, was fav-
orite with the audience.
There is little, IL any plot to the
play, but IL served as an excuse for
the introduction of catchy songs, wit
ty sayings and bright, lively chorusea
and dances.
The hit of the afternoon was made
by Frank Finney. in his song Google
de-Gee," In which he made up verses
about conspicuous men in the audi
ence. He was encored at least a doz
en- times.
James E. Cooper's Jersey Lilies
will be the attraction next week.
The Detroit times., 1911-01-09
ALL AROUND
| THE !?:,. Horn O,
! BY CYNtfan Grey
BY CnHo Cry

II the hem edge of napkins Is thor
oughly rubbed between the palms to
remove the dressing. the hemming can
be done In half the time.
Tiny corks tackled on the backs OF
lower corners OF picture frames will
prevent dark line from forming on
wall paper
Sour milk makes the cake light and
spongy, while sweet milk makes II cut
like pound cake.
After getting the ingredients to-
gether before moxing cake, always
warm the bowl by pouring into II boil
ing water. Let stand a few minutes,
then pour out and dry. II must be
warm enough to soften, but not melt
the butter.
When using stale bread for pud'
dings, etc, always soak II in cold
LIQUID. Bread that has been soaked
in cold milk or water is light and
crumbly, while that soaked in hot
liquid Is heavy.