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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
Local Items
About Oar Toun aad n. PeopIs

Feature week at the Star next week
+. A. Washburn is on the sick list.
Miss Flora Fish went to Sidney Fri
day night.
Rollie Forward of Lowell, was home
over Sunday.
A. t. Cichv was Grand Rapids
visitor Monday.
Mrs. Frank Bulls was in Grand
Rapids, Tuesday
Mrs. Dan Skellenger was in Smyrna
one day last week.
Miss Maude Sullivan was a Grand
Rapids visitor Saturday.
Mrs. Claude Spicer is confined to
her home with La grippe.
Miss Fay Butcher went to Stanton
Saturday, to visit friends.
Frank Phillips and family. are NOV
ing to Petoskey this week
Mrs. NJ. K. Case made a business
trip TO Stanton, Saturday.
Nesdames l.. j. Kimberly, and j.
Henry were in Ionia Saturday.
Miss Zoe Robinson went to Green
Vile Saturday to visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Toilette of Ionia
visited relatives here over Sunday.
Chapples feed mill will run We'd
nesdays and Saturdays of each week.
Mr., and Mrs Bert Hough, were in
Grand Rapids Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Brown of Shiloh has been Wis
.iting friends in Bedding for the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Easterbrook
OF Orleans, visited their son Leon,
Friday.
Mrs. Elmer Wise has been very sick
Her mother, Mrs. Goodwin is caring
for her.
Easter supper at the Congregational
church Saturday evening. Bill 25
cents,-Adv.
Geo. Kingsbury and family are
moving from the Taylor property in
to the Demorest flats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rummler return
ed home Friday, after a weeks visit
with friends in Chicago.
Mrs. Ralph White of Easton, and
Mrs. Clyde Beach of Orleans, visited
friends here Saturday.
Harvey Brown and wife went TO
Edmore Thursday, 10 attend Mrs.
Frank Browns funeral
Forest Taylor of Easton, spent Mon
day night with O. Beckwith and wife
on his way TO Lake View.
Nix Getting has purchased farm
in Fairplains and expects to move
there the first of the week
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
THE ASHFTELD.

Mrs. Donaker of Lowell, called on
her daughter Winnie, Wednesday eve
ming.
Miss Irene Benham who has been
at her home near Cedar Springs, the
past week, returned Saturday.
Miss Emma Byers returned Mon
day after spending Sunday in Grand
Rapids.
Miss TRUE Whitbeck who was de
tanned at her home in Greenville last
week on account of la grippe, was
able to return Monday morning.
Miss Louise Vogel is spending few
days at her home in Greenville.
Leon Rose of Battle Creek, visited
his mother. Mrs. Nettie Rose Friday.
Miss Effie Louks spent Sunday at
her home in Lowell
Miss Nettie Loughin, who has been
ill the past week at the home Of her
parents in Lake View, was able TO re-
turn Saturday.
Miss Lena Alberts spent Sunday at
her home near Long Lake
Mrs. Emma Little has been quite
i'll with Ia grippe.
Miss Ida WEIGH, who worked here
some time ago has returned.
Miss Lena Reed is on the sick list.
Miss Evelyn Finch spent Sunday at
Howard City.
Misses Nellie Sway and Pearl Ell
dred arrived here Wednesday for work
in the mill.
Miss Maud Breen, who has been i'll,
went to her home in Alpena Saturday
The Misses Florence and Ida Pet
fclx Ia
home of their sister, Mrs. Fred Car
ter.
Miss lola Deeringer entertained
from Lansing Saturday eve
ming and Sunday
Miss Ethel Isaac spent the first or
the week with her friends Mr.. and
Mrs. John King at Weidman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
GOT A GOOD STAND.
sowed Alfalfa After Early Potatoes In
August-Applled 1000 Lbs. Of Limo
Per Aero, 800 Lbs. Fertilizer
Some Of the Essentials.

BY JOHN s. STALTER, Somerset, o.
My experience with alfalfa is as
follows: In the spring of 1910 plant
ed one-half acre OF bottom land to
early potatoes. dug the potatoes the
middle Of July and disked the ground
each week until August 22d and I
seeded fifteen pounds OF alfalfa to the
acre with 1000 pounds of lime and 800
pounds fertilizer to the acre. got q
good stand and 1t has done well ever
since. consider II an exception that
! got a stand without incubation, as
1t Is generally failure where the land
is not inoculated.
Most Important Essentials.
I consider 1t the best forage crop
we have In Ohio.
! think the most important essen
tials In growing alfalfa are well drain
ed land, plenty OF lime. from 200 to
400 pounds of fertilizer per acre. 20
pounds Of good seed per acre, and
to 10 loads of manure per acre, a good
seed bed and all OF the weeds killed
before seeding. and 300 or 400 pounds
OF inoculated soil to the acre. Weeds
soon smother the alfalfa. would ad-
wise any one that fails the first time
to try 1t again as 1t IL well worth try
ing until you do get q stand. TAsy
should start with . small patch
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
THINGS SUFFER

For the lack of pencil. the plan
was lost;
For the lack OF the plan, the crop
was lost;
For the lack of the crop, the pro-
fit was lost
For the lack of the profit, the
team was lost;
For the lack of the team, the work
fell through,
And the notes on hand at last
came due,
And up they piled and the interest
too;
And the cattle and garden and
sheep and swine,
And the barn and the house and
the grove so fine,
And the farm itself where the years
of toll
Had knit ones heart to the very
soil,
Was sold for the debt that could
not be paid
Because OF the lack Of a Pencil
Exchange.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
When the Sale sbould Set Sail

A widow posted in her front yard a
rudely painted sign, For Sail" A
party of students from nearby col
lege strolled past and laughed uproar-
lously at the little sign. One boldly
called out to the widow, working in
her garden:
Hello, old woman; when does this
house sail %
whenever the Teller comes along
that can raise the wind" calmly re-
pied the old lady, and went on with
her work.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
Wanted His Due.

"A minister in a Highland parish
found on arriving at church one sun
day that only one worshipper had
braved the elements. Mounting the
pulpit stairs, the minister looked
down on John, who was more noted
for his gruff outspokenness than his
piety, and said:
''Will give you the sermon in Gael
ic or in English?"
Giles BATH" gruffly answered
John; "ye're weel paid fort"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

seeing thing is a thousand times bet
ter than reading about it in books. /
have known young men who have
made the most Of their opportunities
for observation, who would compare
most favorably with any product of
our colleges. They have taken in the
life they saw about them, and so are
educated in the best and broadcast
sense.
1t will always be necessary for some
boys and girls to be forced TO study,
even in college. My object is to en-
courage those boys who have to be-
gin work at sixteen or seventeen, and
who feel that their future is dark be-
cause they have no degree. Degrees
amount TO very little. 1t is real in
formation which counts, and any per-
severing student can obtain that in
hall bedroom, after his work for the
day is done, that is, if he has a pro-
per person to direct his studies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

Don't spend all your money before
you get it. Maybe you won't get IT,
Tell married man he doesn't look
it and you can put over almost any
thing on him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25
Wanted.

one thing this groaning old coun-
try needs is a union suit guaranteed
not To >kid-CoIumbus Journal
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

Earle Jal1eway, of Ionia has been
appointed local ticket agent to sue
coed T.. G. Utley, who hasbeen given
the postmastership at Stanton
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE READ
AND ADVERTISE IN THE BANNER
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

He is composed serene, despite a
load of indebtedness that would stag
ger another man less practical or pur-
poseful. Don't expect to clear up all
your indebtedness in a week, the pros
pect is disheartening from that point
of view.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

Begin TO save little today-add to
it next week Keep adding until the
total OF your savings covers your OBJ
legation. Pay your bills and begin
saving again. That's the royal road
to happiness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-03-25

Feature week at the Star next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
FIREPLACE FURNISHINGS.


 Suitable andirons are not always easy to find. and frequently you see beau tifuI fireplace spoiled because it has been supplied with andirons out of pro portion and of an Inappropriate style
 Sometimes to luxurious big living room is given a pair of little old time andirons which would do exactly for cozy little colonial bedroom, while small fireplaces are often thought1essly furnished with huge. heavy modern andirons.
 Authorities on the subject say that brass is suitable for formal rooms, while the simpler apartments should have iron tipped with brass knobs. In a spacious hall, where the fireplace Is correspo ndingly large, the hearth looks well if 8. heavy wrought iron grille with tall andfrons to match is used
 For rooms done in quaint old time style of furnishing some of the repro auctions of the Hessian designs of and irons painted in gay colors are good.
 A complete set of fireplace furnish fngs may include a fine old brass fen der with claw feet, a pair of steeple topped andirons, shovel, tongs and heavy rings to hold them to the jamb Of the fireplace. Such a set would it we'll in a modern colonial house.
 The country home is really not com pIete without brass roaster and corn pepper, so interior decorators say. These look somewhat like the old time bed warmers.
 The latest hearth accompaniments for the bedroom are the enamel tin dustpan and long handled brush paint ed in colors to match the chintz of the room. Fire screens are also accessories deemed necessary for the complete room
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
THE PosY RINe.

A Quaint Old Custom That May Well
 Be Revived.
 A quaint but charming old custom was to have 'spesy," as it was call ed. inscribed inside the engagement ring.
 These ..posies'' were sayings or proverbs that breathed f1delity and afection in a short, pithy sentence or verse. H Here are some that were highly es- teemed in the leisurely days of beau and belle. They seem to recall an age when sentiment was thing of which no one was ashamed and when lovers were accustomed to adventure and TO- nance of every sort.
 'sIn thee, my choice, I do rejoice ''May God above increase our loves ssNot two but one till life is done.'' ssNdy heart and I until die.'
 sAs gold is pure. so love is sure" ''As long as. life. your loving wife" ..Love is sure where faith is pure.'' ''Love is heaven and heaven is love" Mot for day. but love for aye" s.In gold Pm cast to make love fast. g My heart is thine. true love of mine."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
Today's Short Snory THE LIGHT KEEPERS
 ROMANCE

VAT HEN was young man l se-
 WI cured job at lighthouse.
 My duties were nominal, and at first I was much pleased at having so little to do but before long became tired of the monotony and wished my self any where else I asked che keeper what he hired me for, and he said it was for company He couldn't stay there alone, so he was willing to give 25 per cent of his salary for com panion. I told him that l would at tend to the duties and give him 50 per cent of the salary and he might stay away altogether To this,s after some consideration, he assented. When he left he told me he would come back occasionally, especially immediately after paydays. If lighthouse officials came along was to try to find out if they had ever seen the keeper, Brane- gan. If they had was to say he had been taken i'll and had gone to a hos pitaL If they did not know him I was to claim to be the Beeper himself. With this he departed.
 II Ilstood it a month and was about to resign when boatioad of lighthouse officials and others came to the steps. and when they came up noticed sew eraI women among them. One of them was a young girl. Cora Earl, the daughter of the captain of the life saving station mile down the beach. She was very pretty, and we took 2 fancy to each other from the start showed them over the premises, and as the keeper wasn't known to any of them assumed to be he.
 The next day Locked up and went i to fhe life saving station to see Cora. I found her mighty well pleased to see me and didn't get away from her ill it was nearly time to light the lights I arranged for her to meet me the next day hallway between the light and the station. She did so, and it wasn't long before we were beHothed- It occurred Ifo me to tell her that I was not the keeper. but I didn't dare do it had nothing to marry on except my salary land was fearful she would make g break and would be relieved of that was surprised that her father hadn't seen Branegan, but learned that tho fkeeper was supposed to be solitary man who wouldn't have any friends
 Branegan came along once montE and sometimes oftener. I married Cora
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23

six weeks after met her. Her father thought 1t too soon, but told him was so lonesome that couldn't stand it any longer. So we got spliced, and Cora came to live with me at the light
 One night in a fog a vessel came right in to within half mile of the light was in the yaw1 at the time, and. as the fog stood a few feet above the water, could see her. though she couldn't see me or the lighthouse. pulled out to her, shouting as pulled, and succeeded in heading her of. When directly under her bows her cap tain hailed me, and told him he was within few hundred yards of the rocks. He gave an order to back of, but before leaving asked me my name, etc. I told him was Branegan, the lighthouse keeper.
 A few days later two men came to the lighthouse and asked for Branegan. I told them was Branegan, and they c1apped pair of handcuffs on me. I was taken into the city and charged with murder, but when my aecusers came to see me they declared was not Branegan. was obliged to con fess how I came by my position. and I was returned under guard to the light house. Since my marriage was used Co meeting Branegan half mile up the beach on pay day, and next pay day [ concluded to go to him as usual Of course I was followed and Branegan was arrested.
 The lighthouse governors heard of my arrest as Branegan, but the mat. ter was explained, and when I went back after my release it was with au- 1 thorfty to act temporarily as keeper. The truth is they had no one else just then to put in my place and knew that I I hade.srn acting as keeper for months. Nothing was done until after l the arrest of Branegan himself. when I received call from a member of the lighthouse board He informed me
 that the captain of the ship had tsaved from going on the rocks had re-
 ported the fact to the board and had sent a check for $1 900 for me. This he gave me with my appointment as keeper, with an advance Of $200 year 4 salary.
 I From the moment of my ara st my
 wife's parents had lost confidence in
 me and begged her to come back to
 them, but she stuck to her post, though
 my conduct looked very suspicious.
 When I received the check and my ap- i. pointment she took me again into her confidence, and we have been very
 happy in our storm beaten home ever since.
 Branegan was acquitted of the nnur-
 der on plea of insanity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
Sand For Kerosene Fires.

Oil stoves sometimes flame up above the top foot or two. and when that happens it is dangerous to- be near the blaze. Smother the flame quickly by throwing salt or sand over it. Nev. CT use water for an oil fire. no matter where it is That only makes the fire spread.
 A fire which water is powerless to extinguish is often caused by the over turning of kerosene lamp In every house where kerosene is used a buck ct of sand or salt should be kept in a convenient place
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
ITIIE fClHILDREN,S fClORNER
 k@a@aO aO---- EssegD) zzs2a
Riddles.

Riddles.
 When Is a man thinner than lath2 When he's a-shaging.
 Why are cowardly soldiers like but ter7 Because when exposed to Gre they run.
 When is 1t difncult to get one's watch out of one's pocket2 When it's (s) ticking there
 When are you nearly related to a fsh7 When your grandmother is a good old soul (soIe).
 Why is a baby like wheat7 Because it is first cradled, then thrashed and finally becomes the flower of the fam fly.
 Why is an elf plants head different from every other head? Because if you cut 1t off his body you don't take it from the trunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
A DAILY YTHoueHT.
sHNhA Y..

Fz If you find it difficult to get on with people remember that every one has a handle if you can only find out how to catch hold of it Be patient
 MONDAY. Life is not so short but that there is always time for cour tesy.
 TUESDAY To be lazy is ssfhe quickestsway to grow old
 WEDNESDAY. Don't be touchy if you want to keep your friends Few people are more difficult to get on with than those who are always see ing cause for offense where none is meant.
 THURSDAY. True worth is in living. not seem In doing each day thas goes py Of great things to do by and by
 FRIDAY
 Life, like war. is a series of mistakes, and heis not necessari ly the best general who makes the fewest errors. The best is the one who indsN out how to win victories by the retrteval of mistakes.
 SATURDAY. It Is not what we have that makes us of real importance in the world. but what we are.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
Novei cushion cover.

Nearly every girl has an accumula- ton of leather postal cards, which may be combined with unstarched burlap to make very attractive pill low cover. For an ordinary sized piI- low about one-half yard of burlap is necessary. This can be obtained in dark green. dark red or brown. It is sufficiently wide to fold over to form the back of the cover. Nine postals are required. but more may be used if liked Lay the burlap out flat and mia tha nostals to tue side.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
Vegetables For EIavorina.

A good cook is known by her sea- soning. Salt. pepper and butter are the universal seasoners. but besides these there are numerous savory herbs and vegetables which, if used judi ciously, add much to the flavor of cer- tain dishes. Onions. carrots, turnips ndcelery are the Vegetables most of ten used for seasoning. When used only as havorers they should be tied together and cooked twenty or thirty minutes and then renoved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
The Bread Baker.

To soften the hard crust that occa- sionally forms on Ioaves of bread while baking place the bread in the wind as soon as it is removed from the oven and the crust will soon be soft and spongy. Do not put any water or butter on the loaves to hasten the sof- tening process, but simply allow them to be placed where the wind can blow over them The desired result will soon be obtained, and the bread can be put away to keep moist q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
Care of the Flour Barre,.

Keep your barrel of flour elevated at least two inches from the floor -on a rack to allow a current Of fresh air to ps Ss under it and to prevent dampness from collecting at the bottom. Never keep four near fish, vegetables or any thing of that kind, for it very easily ab- sorbs odors and may thus be spoiled Tor cakes or bread making. Flour for cakes and pastry should be well dried and passed through sieve before using.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23

wanted to invest and the fatal he trying to decide what to do with 1t he received glow ing prospectus from certain Evaporation
 This corporation told how would soon pay div tdends of 20 early subscribers could become niionaires at the small $10 share
 Well the man bought stock Soon thereafter he received notice that stockholders had been to sink shaft and after received another no tice of assessment and another and sfil another
 At last one fine day the who had invested was moping at his desk received ttiis aunounca nent Another required to purchase Ger tain equipment The mine is almost fnished.'
 The man seized his pen and sent his answer t,a ch by telegraph coect Then yesgot the mine he teleeraphed. I'm entirely fnshedsss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
What tie Funny
 Fellows Say
why FoIIss Leavs Home.

Why Folks Leave Homo. tsWhy do you go away all summer and leave this beautiful home9 You cou1d be perfectly comfortable heress stI know that, but we have t0 60 away in self defense We really can't take care of all the dogs. canarles. cats. goldfish and rubber plants on the block."-P1ttsburgh Post
 
 An Easy Way Out .sCan you send kiss by parcel postT' ssNo, but you can send one by male special delivery"
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 s.The canoe isn't made that can fool me. Never had one to lip with me in my life'' You must be an @ r ert ca noeist." ssOne does not have to be ap expert canoeist to be g. fe." But how eIaes'- T never have and never will get into one Of the dtnged things
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23

rather than in impressive functions Mrs. poise which of living in college com xnrntty While hostess she dotes things thae interest good housekeeper and talks about the material side of housekeeping with great zes time she views the vocation of the home maker with little idealism Mrs Garrison believes there has never been and will be sqbstute for wonaansss personal service She holds that the home natural of whether she knows 1t not and that in other Eor1ly express herself.
 Representatives Allan B. Walsh of New Jersey. de- plofing minute speech limit often Imposed T fhe house, said. "A speaker with head full Of upon the sub- feet valzIy tries get word each i've minutes The result is speech generally about coherent the small boys composition
 
 rick Henry and make it just short you Put negnething about everything happened him in his life, but be sure to make it short
 Johnnie after half hours aruous toll handed z Patrick Henry born Virginia He was an married wife and said. @Cive liberty
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
coIore For Baby.

Baby now wears color on his chris tening cloak and bonnet It seems that s.e. loo, must submit to fashfon's sc-rn for monotony and to show his oserience to her passing whims, bis garments display upon a pale yellow background a wreath Of vatican blue and pink aowerets and green leaves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
9ords WitFi7 6 Word.

N0erOS NVlHtln A NBOFels Find word that includes. without transppsltaon of letterss words dednea as follows:
 The act of sitting. 8 place where goods are manufactured. an act1ons Q stage player, a name commonly ap- piled to English soldiers at the time of the American Revolution name of a palrs of the musical scale, some thing that is known to be true. Answer: Satisfactory. Words-Sat. factory, act. actor. Tory. a. fact-sats isfactoIy.
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 At the Zoe
 Yak, yak,
 Let me ride on your back.
 will need neither bride noe rein You can ga1op or runs
 It will only be fnns
 For can hold fast tO your mana-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-23
CHARACTER IN FINGER NAIL

People with transparent nails suffused with pink are said to be of a cheerful. gentle and kindly disposition. Lovers with such nails carry their afrection. Co extraordinary lengths. event to the verge of insanity.
 Any one who has long and pointed nails is generally artis- tic.
 Nails that are long, round and inclined to be fnky are a sure sign of romantic writer or a poet
 Thick nails denote obstfnacy and a streak of i'll nature in the disposition.
 Very round smooth nails are the sign of a peaceful and con- ciliatory character.
 To have the nail of the right ,. thumb slightly notched is said l. to show that the owner is glutton. Nails frregularly cut betoken a person of a hasty and deter mined disposition z, overlong.s Albert shaped nails ! denote a love of ease and lux ury and a decided inclination toward laziness-
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