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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
-Four Dollars for a Cake Of soap

" FuUT buIIdEB TOT OdNS OF OUdp p I3a
Soap has never been considered an
extravaganza, but now that notion
may change, since the new French
imported soaps are costing from two
to three and four dollars cake. They
are, however deliciously scented. and
one may take pardonable pleasure in
using such toilet article. Each cake
comes in a little box, and is satin
covered: they are quite suitable item
for. the travelling bag Of the bride, for
which the most exquisite tribes are
always sought out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
Entlrelv Practical.

"Son, / hope you are engaged to .
practical cir"
"Oh, she's very practical, dad. She
drives her own car, and she can take a
motor apart as well as any expert in
the business"
Many q doting father has paid hum
dreds Of dollars to learn that his
daughter couldn't sing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
Cuttinq Repartee.

How" said a lawyer to witness.
how can you possibly bear such tes-
timony against this man who you say
is your friend"
Sir" said the man, ''he is my
friend, and love him. but love Truth
more"
You should be ashamed" replied
the lawyer, ito turn your back on
friend for one who is perfect strang-
er to you"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
His Mistake.
why. he

Gertie-Angry with him? Why. he
wrote lovely poem to her.
Rose-Yes, but she never read it.
She tore the whole thing up in a fit Of
anger. He called it Lines on Mabel's
Face"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
WHERE AYRSHIRE DOES WELL
Scottish Breed ThrIves Exceptionally
Well on Rough Pastures Of
inferior Character.

Under conditions where the land Is
rough and stony and pasture rather
poor, no breed will give as good re-
turns as the Ayrshire. In her native
home, Scotland, she inherited a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
The VILLAGE cut-l)u.

~Charley Billingsby always has
something funny to say. no matter
what happens"
Il know it. He's awful comical"
II often wonder how he thinks Of
the humorous thoughts he has. He's
Just perfectly killing. never heard
him call an umbrella anything but q
bumb ershoot.D
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Every time the wrong young man
calls on girl she always says to
some other girl the next day: Z
thought he never would go home"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
Quitters.

Citiman-Aren't any Of you suburs
banites preparing to grow anything in
your gardens this year?
Subbubs Well, there's one thing
most of us have grown already.
Gilman Indeed? What's that?
Subbubs Tired. Catholic Standard
and Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

boiled and from a half cupful to a cup
full Of the jelly added to the warm
milk.
To make the jelly take one pint Of
whole 1axseed to four quarts Of wa
ter, add a little salt; soak over night
and boil for one hour next morning.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
BUTTERMILK CHEESE IS NEW

(By J. u sAMMIs.)

ButtermiIk cheese is new product
obtained by curdling buttermilk with
heat, draining the curd and adding
salt. Large amounts OF buttermilk
are wasted every year at creameries.
II this were made into buttermilk
cheese it would furnish d large supply
Of palatable food, equal in food value.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
sIIaoe for COWS.

A yield Of IL tons Of siIage may
easily be obtained from one acre Of
corn. Allowing 80 pounds of silage as
q daily ration, one acre OF corn will
furnish four COWS with silage for 200
days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
The Lesser Han.

Henpecked Husbands my wife
going out, Dora?
Dora-Yes, sir.
Henpecked Husband-Do you know
If am going with her?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
Nothing succeeds like the efforts Of
some people to be disagreeable.

Garfield Tea, the Natsx1I Laxative Is made
entirely Of carefully selected pure herbs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
DOCS YOUR HEAD ACHEY

Try Hicks CAPUDINE. It's liquid--pleas.
ant to take-effects immediate-good to prevent
Sick Headaches and Nervous Headaches also.
Your money back II not satisfied. 10c., 25c. and
Soc. at medicine stores.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Years ago Garfield Tea was introduced
and since its appearance has won hearty APP
proval because 1t does what is claimed for IL.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Unfortunately, the people who are
most willing to lend are those who
haven't anything
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

There are times when Cupid is so
busy that he has to palm OF some cold
storage love on his customers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Society forgives man If he breaks
the Ten Commandments, but never II
he goes broke himself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
Eniamatle.

Il say, how is that new baby over
% your house?"
"It's q bowling success"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Yet Solomon in all his glory never
wore an opera hat that would open
and shut.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28
His Choice.

This enterprise is a promising one
us it? But what I'm looking for is
paying proposition"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Children who have been brought
up as pets may never set over being
disagreeable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

It's difficult for the average man to
understand why some women are jeal
GUS of their husbands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

A third party is usually undesirable
in courtship or politics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Getting things without paying for
them is some mems idea of economy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Just one cup of Garfield Tea taken before
retiring viii next day relieve your system
gently and thoroughly Of all impurities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

One way to avoid spendiEk money
loolishIy is to not have any.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

The man who sings his own praise
seldom gets an encore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

If you would discover a woman's
weakness, keep quiet and listen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

no DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTHLHSS
CHILL TONIC You know what you are taking.
The formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing 1t Is simply Quinine and Iron In tasteesS
form, and the most efectual form. For grown
people and children, 80 cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-06-28

Half q loaf is better than loaf Of
the bread some bakers turn out
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Laid To Rest

The funeral service over the remains
of Mrs. Clyde Allchin was held in the
Ashley church last Friday, Rev. G. w.
Maxwell of the Bedding M. +. church
ofiiciated and spoke comforting words
TO the sadly afflicted relatives.
Hattie Lynn Andrews was born in
Vergennes thirty years ago, her mother
died when she was but two weeks old
and she was cared for and lived with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Davis during her
girlhood. She taught school in Yer
gennes and at the Cooley school and
other places before her marriage TO
Mr.. Allchin and was lady of rare
qualities making many friends where
ever she was known and her death was
n severe shock to the community.
Besides her bereaved husband she
leaves son, Glare Allchin, three years
old
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
A NJ u s + M f N T s
J. C. RockwelIs Sunny South Co.

}. &. RockwellS Sunny South Co.
J. G. Rock wells Sunny South comp
any, which is announced to appear in
the Bedding Opera House, Saturday
evening, February 18th, is the colored
organization that appeared here about
two years ago and at that time it gave
unbounded satisfaction, in fact it was
generally conceded to be one of the
most pleasing performances ever placed
on the local stage. This season it is
absolutely new and original in every
detail. 1t is bristling with new, novel
and entertaining features and it is brim
full of laughable situations, charming
musical numbers and excellent special
ties. Ii you want To have good laugh,
enjoy the evening and go home whist
ling, happy and contented, this is where
you will get full value for your money.
Mr.. Rock well does not believe in put
ing the greater part of his salary allot-
the balance of the performance TO suffer
through the employment of cheaper
ones, which always disgust the ex-
perienced patron, but he has found that
the expenditure of money for the pur-
pose Of making each act and detail
complete pays twice over in the box
office receipts. This explains why the
Sunny South company is always up
to-the-minute and sends the audience
home feeling satisfied that they have
had full value for their money.
The organization is accompanied by
high-class solo concert band and a
superb orchestra. The band will head
the Kowntoon parade, which will take
place at $3.50 p. m.
The prices of admission have been
placed at %, 80 and so cents, which
considering the large company, are
more than reasonable.
Seats are now selling at Hotel Beld.
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Where Are We At

On the morning of December 9th,
1911, this portion of Bedding was struck
with severe snow storm that grew
worse with every hour until at night
the thermometer dropped down to a
little lower than zero. From that day
until today, fifty days, there has scarce
y been twenty-four hours at a time
when the thermometer has not register
ed from TO 80 degrees below zero.
The oldest inhabitants, even those who
can remember the cold New Years, all
say that they never saw a cold snap TO
equal this one in Michigan. 1t has
been as cold in Michigan in the past
week as it has been at Cape Nome in
Alaska. Railroads have been Grip
pied and some of our factories are al
most out of coal and it looks as though
the end was not yet. This leads us TO
ask where are we at Every little
astronomers tell US that the world is
changing its course somewhat, and If
this be true, what is the outlook for
future winters. The man who proph-
esied an open winter evidently meant
that il would have to be opened with
crow bar or an ice pick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

Pictures for paspertuing. &c each at
Pattersons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
|DAH3|YA{al1s
|-ss@1NNS

Notified butter is generally due to
improper working.
Udder troubles are frequently the
result of bad feeding.
More sunshine for the big producers
more fresh air for the whole herd.
Sunlight and pleasant surroundings
are great factors In stimulating large
milk yields.
Dairy work IL no longer guess
work, but science. Simple, II is true
but all the same science.
When the cream runs OF the spoon
like oil and has slight acid taste 1t
is usually ripe for churning.
Salt on the casein In butter forms
lighter spots and the remedy is hor.
ough washing before sailing.
A nimsy fence will not restrain a
bull-and will cause no end of annoy.
ance, especially IN busy season.
The secret of big, steady summer
milk flow Is a generous and uninter
rupted supply of good succulence.
The COW should have a capacity to
pIOuuCc thidu she IL Cdlle0
upon to produce In ordinary dairy
work.
The COW should be fed SO that she
will produce full flow of milk and
maintain practically the same flesh
condition.
From twelve to twenty-four hours
before churning you should commence
to ripen the cream, according to the
time of the year.
Dairying need not imply abandoning
wheat, but more wheat on less acres
Both bread and butter should be pro
duced on the farm.
Grading of cream is receiving more
attention by the dairy press and dairy.
men than II possibly has In the history
of the dairy business.
Ever notice how the dairy business
booms when the owner IL interested In
this work? There IL too much lack Of
Interest among dairymen.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

says a writer in an exchange. Should
you desire to build up good reputa-
ton for table milk in your town, it
might be we'll to have two breeds. |
have known of instances where half
the herd were Holsteins, to furnish the
quantity, and the other half of the herd
were Guernseys or Jerseys, which
helped to bring up the fat content Of
the milk when mixed before bottling
for market This will increase the
per cent. of fat in the milk as well as
give 1t q better body and color.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Joint Installation

Court Watchful No 572 and Compan-
ion Court | y. +. held joint installa-
ton OF officers al their last meeting with
fine banquet big program and fancy
drill. The fancy drill was put on ~
the ladies and much credit is due
them.
The officers OF the Court Watchful
are as follows
Past Chief Ranger-Chas w .llimns
Chief Ranger-George Put am
Vice Chief-Chas. Woodruff
Recording Secretary-Arthur james
Finance Secretary-James Avery
Treasurer-Wilson Orser
Orator-Ray Kline.
Senior w oodward-A. Drummond
Jlnior Woodward-Frank Rodgers
Senior Beadle-Will Rodgers
Junior Beade-N. Runnels
Court Deputy-Arthur James
Court Physicians-W. a. Dutt and j..
+. Pinkham
Trnstees-James Avery, George Put
man, Wilson Orser, Arthur James
and Chas. v oodrulf
Officers OF Companion Court:
Court Deputy-Mrs. Geo. Putnam
Il. T.. X Mrs. w. Ortt
T.. R.-Mrs &. Soulss
V. T.. R.-Zella Butcher
q rator-Mrs. Irene Luce
X. Sec.-Mrs. Gertrude James
Finance Sec,-Mrs. Maggie Green
Treasurer-Mrs Lena Putnam
=. w. Mrs. w. Rogers
j. W.-Mrs. A. Wells
;. B.-Mrs. b. Woodruff
J. W.-Mrs. j. Shaw
Finance Committee-Mrs. w. Dutt
and Mrs. AL Wells
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

Very few couples enjoy the pleasure
and distintion of having lived 10 cele-
bratt the siXtieth anniversary of their
wedding day, but that happy expe-
rience fell 10 the lot of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oliver /. Watkins, Thursday February
Sth. IL was at the home of their son,
Hilton J. Watkins, on the old home
stead which Mr.. Watkins father took
up from the government in 1915. The
amily came from New York by lake
route TO Chicago and Grand Haven
then up Grand river To Grand Rapids,
anding from the boat near where
springs dry goods store is located. A
yoke of oxen was purchased and they
drove with all their belongings TO the
Grattan farm in the wilderness. On
February s, 1862, Oliver married Miss
Miranda Murray and a significant
feature of this occasion was the fact
that one of the guests, Chester M. Stay
ton, was present at the wedding sixty
years ago.
On account of the health of the cou-
pie only the family and few of the
many friends were present. Among
the guests were Mrs. Helena White a
sister of Mr.. Watkins and her son
Frank of Alton and Mr.. and Mrs. G.
NJ. Slayton.
Their son, Hilton j. Watkins of Graf
tan, and daughter, Mrs. Alvin 5 Dim
mick of Belding, three grandchildren,
Mrs. L. w. Bookey, Mrs. Bert Storey
and Harry w. Dimmick, together with
TWO great grandchildren still live TO
cheer their pathway in the evening
time of life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

Fly Pests and Drought-strlcken Pas
lures Are Diseouragino-keep
Animals Comfortable.
CBy r. G. wEATHERsToNE)

(By r. c.. wEATHERsTONE)
The late summer months are the
most critical time of the year for the
dairy cows and the most trying time
for their owner Fly pests and
droughtstricken pastures are discour-
aging to dairyman. Everything pos
sible should be done to reduce the
loss and suffering of the cattle during
this period find that 1t pays to keep
the cows inside during the heat OF
the day and feed supplemental forage
crops and little grain feed.
The sight of herd of cattle stamp
ing flies in a drought-stricken pasture
does not speak favorably Of profits
and comfort l have never been In
favor of growing acres of forage crops
and catch crops for soiling purposes.
for on the average farm 1t is not nee
essary.
However, 1t does pay to hold over
an abundance of ensilage and cut
either alfalfa, clover or corn to feed
the cows when the pastures are fail
ing. No catch crop exceeds these reg
ular crops In the amount or quality
of forage yielded per acre and when
they are harvested In the ordinary
way they will furnish the best feed for
the herd during the winter.
In trying to save tons Of hay and
bushels of grain for winter feeding
many men allow dollars of immediate
profit to slip through their fingers. by
holding back these crops for winter
feeding when their animals are suf
fering and falling away in flesh con
dition.
1t is far more sensible to cut and
feed portion of the green feed than
II is to take the land out of the regu
lar rotation and grow supplemental
crops that are less desirable for soil
ing purposes. II seems difhcult to
impress II upon the average mans
mind that the best winter feeding
crops are the best selling crops.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Auction Sale

&. NJ. Smith who has sold his farm
south and east of the city announces
and auction sale OF personal property,
consisting of stock, tools, hay, grain
and articles of farming utensils TO
numerous TO mention. 1t will be held
at the farm Friday, beginning at Loo
o'clock sun time. Fred A. Bush is the
auctioneer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
Newsy Notes
~ or OUR CITY SCHOOLS BY
w the SCHOOL EDlTRESS

One of the best treats our children
have enjoyed this year was the splendid
talk on "5irds" given i'm the High
School assembly room one week ago
by Miss Fuller of Greenville. Over
300 gathered from the 9Th, 9th, eth and
9Th grades with the High School TO
listen To the talk. She is a bird en-
thusiast and presented the topic
beautifully. We trust she may come
again.
The committee that represented the
High School Athletic Association in
Ionia last Saturday reports an en-
thusiastic time. The date set for the
Field Day this year is June s. The
events were left about the same rs last
year. The II pound hammer throw
was put on the list We hope To see
the largest crowd from Beding this
year that We have ever had at a county
Field Day.
Our High School Athletic Associat-
ion is very DESTROYS of removing its
small debt and desires To announce the
coming of "Durno" the world famed
magician, at the Bedding Opera House,
Monday night, February 20. All who
desire to see our High School boys
maintain their splendid position in
County Athletics may assist very
materially by coming to this fine,
high classed and clean entertainment.
Give us a lift and we shall appreciate
the same very much. Admission 25c
and 35c.
There is much sickness in the Beld-
ing schools at the present time.
Bedding High School will have a
joint debate in the early part of May
with Lake Odessa High School. Sub
ject TO be announced soon.
"Dear! Dear! What can the matter
be? Parents don't visit the school,"
If your boy or girl has to be absent
or tardy at some future time, please
give us the reason in written excuse
For the childs sake we must know
whether the absence or hardness is
reasonable and excusable or not.
All Sth graders who spell their words
correctly have their names on the
board.
50 civics class is studying county
Government.
9Th graders have been learning what
TO do in accidents caused by electricity
and gas.
Floyd Warner has returned to school.
"What would you do if you met a
mad dog?" Ask the grammar school
scouts.
Dogs seem TO enjoy visiting the
grammar school.
Miss Detwilers sth grade Physiology
has been sketching amoebas, cells,
tissues and potato slice. Each pupil
keeps book of Physiology sketches
during the semester.
Sth grade girls are making beautiful
hand bags, collars and cuffs in Manual
Training.
Mr.. Crittenden visited in Portland
last Saturday.
Sth graders find daily schedule of
work on the board each morning.
Some of the Sth grade boys are max
ing hand mirrors, library tables and
halltrees.
Margaret Fargo visited High School
Wednesday afternoon.
Beth Barnard was in Ionia Wednes-
day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

We desire TO express our sincere thank S
TO the neighbors and friends who SC
kindly assisted us during the sickness
and death of our child Clarence A.,
especially to the members of the +. f.
U. and employees of the winding room
in mill no. for the beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Darling
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
MORE MILK FROM HOLSTEIN
Breed Does Not Always Indicate Good
Mllkers-Selectlon Should Be
Made From Individual.

The breed does not always indicate
good mixers. There are poor cows in
all breeds and the selection should be
made on the merits of the individual
COW. However, the average Holstein
COW will probably produce more milk
than other breeds. but with lower fat
content than the Jersey or Guernsey,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
ID. of r. Officers

AT the installation of officers OF Vic
toria Lodge No. go the following were
duly installed for the ensuing year.
n. G.-Clara Barlow.
V. G. Maggie Green.
4. G'-Bertha Pickard.
X. Sec.-Carrie Soules.
+. Sec.-Kittie Annis.
Treas.-Agnes Hubbard.
Chaplain-Anna Hansen.
Warden-Jennie Dorman.
Conductor Olive Wilder.
II. 5. N. G.-Edith Wheeler.
l.. :. N. G.-Ida Parker.
II. :. V. G.-Edna Ortt
l.. =. V. G-Leslie Moore.
q. G.--May Totten.
/. G.--Minnie Hubbard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
Since organization July /, 1889 TO Jan. 1, 1912
Paid for Matured Shares .............. S70,O97 IS
Paid for Matured Profits ..... &C, 4O2 rs
Paid for Installments withdrawn 1902 25
Paid for Interest on Withdrawals 49,. 1902 80
Paid for General Expenses ............. 20,O72 90
Paid for in. on advance installments PAP IA
Paid for Bank Interest .....-........... 2,54l IS
Paid for Taxes and Insurance - 8,6i7 30
Paid for Land Contracts ...... 3l,l08 so
Paid for Loans ... 1856, 432 SO
Paid for Real Estate ................ 34,375 OF
Paid for Office Furniture and Fixtures. 3l5 90
Paid for Books and Stationery .......... 124 %
Paid for Bills Payable 28, 500 90
Cash on hand, Jan. l. l9l2.......-. .....-.l037 81
{7i2,5S0 05
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
OF The Bedding Building and Loan Association
January 1st, 1912.
RECEIPTS

For Six months ending December 3lst, 1911
Cash on hand July list, 1911 ... ..~... 1905 10
From lnstallments. ,27S SO
From Interest ........ 500 II
From Premiums - $40 40
From Fines - rs 70
From Membership Fees and Pass Books 10 90
From Loans Repaid 14,67S 81
From Insurance and taxes.. 81 So
From Transfers and Withdrawal Fees Is 90
From Land Contracts .... - 1872 81
From Rents ... 81 so
From Bills Payable -....:s... 1900 90
$44, S08 SO
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-02-15

ASSETS, JANUARY LIST, 1912
The daily Alaskan., 1912-02-27
SECRETARY oF STATE
 VISITS PANAMA CANAL
Knox on southern Pease srrano Vis- l,s sio Waterway Project Of Unit. ed states. AnFared st Engineering Feats PerformisS. Pisased With sress.
.ay Alaska News Bureaa)

PANAMA. Feb 27-~seofetary o' State phHander q Knox of the Unie cd states. arrived ia Colon yesterday and crossed the Isthmus this morn ing arriving ia this dty where ne will make an address @ the p9pulaee this evening
 Knox Ia crossing The IsEamus iol' lowed the route q the Canal most Of ,he way and was much impresse with the gigantic work going on theve, and the wonderful progress that has taken place in the last few years He expressed himself as amazed at ;he wonderful feats of en. Elneerinz which were being accom-. plished by Che T s. engineers there.