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Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-03
BIastea Hanging Rocks
The Perfect Tobacco for Pipe and Cigarette

A force of men were busy Sunday blasting menacing rocks on the hill sides of the Copper Queen property. The blasting was carried on all day aud all rocks that might in any way loosen and roll down the hillsides were blasted loose and torn up.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-03

bNlNo, JNut oNt iSlo NNahNi run lut Reclamation Record;
 Total number of projects in-
 cluding 2 Indian reserva-
 uons ,,.... ........ ...... 2a
 Total number Of acres irri-
 gable ....,.'... ...3I91, ,O4s
 lands ..... ....... ...2,t74,0sO Total number of acres Indian
 lands ...... O.. ....... 499,5O0 Total number of acres private
 lands ,.~.., ,,.:. .,Il.4Oi,52 Total number of acres state
 lands ......... =. ....,. l15,S4O Total number of acres for
 which water Is available ,290.107 Total number of acres actual
 ly irrigated in 1912 ,.. co, ,S97 Total number of acres public
 land unentered, for which
 water is available IA. 3S,767 Total number of irrigable
 farms unentered ... ... 4G5
 Of the total acreage in the pro poets for which water is available on ly 2S767 acres is scattered over lC projects and as rule is the least de sirable land
 The value of the crops produced in 1912 was sl4.479. 1868, an average ol $25 per acre for the lands actually cropped. In 1909 the census showed the average crop production for the whole United States as sl6.3O peI acre and for all irrigated lands as s25.0s When 1t is considered that, q large ercentage of the lands included in the government projects is land only few years from raw desert, the showing made by the settlers is mos gratifying. At any rate lands whicl will produce annually over sl4,O00Oe( worth of crops are certainly good SC curity for the government loan o SIS 100000 in irrigation works. Tn, total area which will be reclaimed b, the present government works is 8, 19l,04S acres or 6S.5 per cent of tn, cultivated area of all New England The annual crop returns on the basi' of 1913 statistics will in sSO.o00,0p0
Bisbee daily review., 1914-02-03

Chase mills of American Woolen Co. at Webster, Mass, which closed last week. will reopen. Full force of 2o0o hands will resume work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
FOUND TIME FOR AMENITIES
How British and Beers Exchanged
Compliments During the Long
Siege Of Kimberley.

During the Boer war Mr.. Rhodes
was shut up in Kimberley. and the
Beers constantly shelled the town with
long-range artillery. They were not
very successful, for with 800 big shells
they only killed IL people.
Meantime. Mr.. Rhodes accomplished
the extraordinary feat of getting a
cannon built at his works inside the
town 1t was regular modern ritied
gun. and fred shells--also homemade
-on each of which was stamped
with compliments OF G. ]. Rhodes"
The Beers themselves were not with.
out sense of humor During Christ
mas. 1893, they were besieging Lady
smith. and on Christmas eve they fired
ten plugged shells into the town each
with piece of plum pudding Inside
and each bearing the words, with the
seasons compliments"
Two of the shells were found by the
garrison, and 1t was discovered that,
like Mr.. Rhodes. they we're home
made. having been cast in q foundry
at Johannesburg
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

a LTHOUGH the small hat has tri-
"a umphed for four seasons it shows
not the slightest sign of losing ground.
And for midwinter, with fur furore
and many brilliant trimming novelties
at the milliner's hand, the small hat
cannot be outrivaled for beauty. Vel
vet and furs look unusually well with
the many metallic trimmings which
will sparkle along with the frost as
long as winter lasts.
Besides the endless number of tur-
ban shapes there are small hats with
straight brims. made of metallic nets
or laces and velvet crowns for those
who prefer brimmed shapes to the
turban. Among the most elegant of
models are those having half the brim
OF velvet. bordered with a wide fiange
OF silver or gold lace or net, and the
crown Of velvet. For a hat of this
kind the trimming is often a collar of
mink or ermine or fitch. Sometimes
big flower Of metallic net, having
each petal bound with fur. is used for
garnfture, and sometimes brilliant silk
and velvet roses are used Hats of
this kind are rather difficult to make
and require perfect workmanship and
the best material
Occasionally moderately wide
brimmed hat emphasizes Just how be-
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

coming the brimmed hat can be. Usu-
ally it is trimmed with broad band
OF ostrich. An example OF this style is
shown In the picture, and for shape
and manner of trimming 1t cannot be
improved upon.
In the pretty velvet turban at the
right narrow fringe OF curled ostrich
extends about the top of the coronet
and the edge of the crown. An ap-
plique of fancy braid gives touch Of
color at the side. Metallic ribbons
are used in bows to finish turbans Of
this kind. This is an excellent model
for women Of middle age.
More distinctly suited to the ma
tronly wearer is the turban with a
wide fur band about the coronet.
headed with a band OF steel beads.
The crown is extended to simulate a
loop of velvet at the center and over
hangs the coronet at the back like a
tam This method of draping the
crown gives the turban the necessary
height
A collar of white fox fur is effective.
ly worn with this smartly designed
hat. Collars and boas of ostrich serve
the purpose Of fur. They are made in
many colors and combinations Of
colors and are very popular.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
INEXPENSIVE, GIFTS IN
COLLARS AND vEsTEEs

4 COLLAR and vestee in sheer or
"A candle, to wear with tailored suits
will be welcomed by every woman and
costs almost nothing but the time for
making. The fiaring collar is finished
with hanld-embroidered scallops or a
band OF fine narrow swiss embroidery,
or lace, which extends down each side.
The collar and vestee must be cut
separately and Joined at the neck line.
The collar is wired to make it stand
and fare correctly.
A brilliant vestee, with collar and
revers of filmy lace. is pictured made
of brocaded velvet and shadow lace.
The vestee is band about the neck
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
Hi. .Nsme.y


A young spark. notorious for his CON
ceit. was boasting In the presence of
several gentlemen about the conquests
which he had gained over the female
heart.
Look" said he" here's a handsome
present had from my last lnamo-
rata" ut the same time handing round
q beautiful clgar-case.
All admired the article. which had
an Endorsement of Its quality stamped
upon It.
Very nice gift" remarked one OF
the company. Il perceive your lady
love even had your name put on the
case"
Well. that's queer" answered the
boaster. Il never noticed IT,"
Look again" rejoined the candid
one The case is distinctly marked
'Renl calf"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

lingerie laces to embellish the plain
sheer fabrics of which most OF them
are made.
Just now. to be worn with tailored
suits. there are "laundered SETS" by
which is meant stiff collars and cuffs
which are either plain or embroidered.
and starched into the required stiff.
ness. One of these collars, with one
of the cuffs to match, Is shown in the
picture. 1t has a small vestee and
fastens up rather close about the neck
The cum is provided with a little tab
which is pinned to the coat sleeve.
The crisp freshness of these sets adds
100 per cent of style to the plain
street suit. Similar sets of sheer OF.
candle are Just as pretty.
A plain vestee with military collar,
made OF organdie, is also shown In the
picture. The fronts of the vestee are
hemstitched. the edges OF the collar
finished in the same way. and the col.
lar attached to the vestee with hem
stitching. which Is the one decorative
feature of this piece.
This standing collar is a novelty
that will be welcomed b. women who
prefer to have the throat covered and
those to whom other types are not be.
coming.
Among the prettiest collars, with
cuffs to match. are severe and simple
styles In the Follower collar, made of
organdie. Often the only ornament Is
a narrow, transparent futed edging.
The collars fasten up moderately close
about the neck.
JULIA sorroMLEx
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
EASILY MADE CHRISTMAS
NOVELTIES IN NEckWEAR

MECKwEAR and nun sets were
IN never more fashionable than they
are Just now. and they are among the
easiest to make of homemade gifts.
They confer both style and comfort
upon their wearers to the JOY OF those
who receive them.
Neckpieces are simply straight
lengths of velvet. plush or fur cloth.
cut a quarter of yard wide and a
yard or more in length. They are
lined with satin and gathered in at the
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

HE making OF neckwear has grown
! into business of really great mag
nitude, and those who manufacture col
lars and frills for the necks of wom-
ankind keep designers as busy as those
who create millinery. These design
ers follow the trend OF fashion, but
must produce variations in all types
of neckwear that will captivate by
their daintiness and beauty and have
something of novelty to recommend
them
Just now there are several distinct
types OF cellars that are fashionable.
leading of with the De Medici type.
which will maintain its supremacy.
Then there are roll-over and turn
over collars. and those that take their
inspiration from the sailor collar.
Added to these are frills that extend
all around or only part way around the
neck.
These several types are elaborated
in ali sorts OF ways. There are medici
collars with vestees, others with capes.
and still others combined with berthas.
And they are made OF lace or net or
sheer embroidery or organdie, en-
bellished with fine, narrow laces with
hemstitching. tucks or cords. All other
types are made with as great variety
In construction and material.
In finishing neck frills. velvet and
satin ribbons and ribbon flowers are
added to them. while the medici and
sailor types, with turnover and roll
over collars. indulge in fine embroid-
cry, In evenly laid tucks and in In
serted cords. with hemstitching and
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

their comfort and they like convenient
things. They especially appreciate
gifts made by the donor, and this year.
there are some novelties for them
which are not difficult to make at
home.
A basket. which will do either for a
den or bedroom. is made very easily.
The materials selected for 1t depend
upon the purposes for which 1t is to
be used. II 1t is intended for con-
venient receptacle for ties. collar but
tons, pins. needles. thread and various
odds and ends. II is to be made of Gre
tonne. brown linen or figured silk and
finished with ribbon. But II for den
to hold pipes, matches, cigars, tobacco,
etc. 1t is to be made Of thin leather or
heavy silk and finished with silver or
gold braid and cord.
A collar box covered with cretonne
and suspended by ribbon hangers is a
reliable gift sure Of a welcome. A
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

ends. where tasseled ornament
makes the finish. They fasten about
the neck with a hook and eye or slide.
Crocheted, passamenterie or bead
buckles and ornaments are used on
them.
Muffs are barrelshaped and made
over beds Of down or wool batting.
These beds are bought ready made
and are very cheap. Velvet coverings
are usually gathered over them with
rufiles at each end as shown In the
picture. The nun and rufiies are lined
with satin. Silk cords or strands of
large black beads are fashionable this
season for decorating these sets.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
PRETTY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Acceptable Presents for Young and Old
and How They Are Made

round pasteboard box OF suitable size
Is needed over which the covering is
stretched and either pasted or sewed.
For small remembrance tokens fat
sachets of crepe paper carrying Iaven-
der or spicy perfumes in an oblong bit
OF cotton batting. are tied with mar
row strips of ribbons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
Not to Be Thought OF.

Now let US put our heads together
and see II we can't arrange matters"
Put our heads together? That
would hardly do. Maude. Your green
wig and my purple hair won't harmon
lze."
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
DESK SETS FOR THE
OFFICE OR HOME

A MONG the most attractive OF
"A novel presents for men are office
or library sets consisting OF portfolio.
letter box. waste basket. candle
shades. etc. They are made OF hand
some wall paper designs pasted over
foundations OF heavy cardboard or
wood. A paper having broad black
and white stripe with dark red flowers.
vneuely outlined on II. was used to
cover the letter box and portfolio
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

An orator is lad who will say:
Needless to say" and then takes
half hour saying It,
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

The accomplished fatterer first
practices on himself.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

When man boasts OF being slow
but sure, we are at least sure about
the slow parti
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

youR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL; yOU
Try hurins Eye Hemedy for hsd. Wess, wstsry
jnst Rye comfort Write for hook Of the Eye
By mail free Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

shown in the illustration. The candle
shade is OF dark red paper decorated
with fancy gold braid pasted on. The
ability to choose an attractive paper
and paste 1t on neatly is about all that
is required for making these sets.
Leather effects, the tiffany papers. be-
sides many artistic flowered patterns
are suited to the purpose and make
useful and tasteful gifts that men ap-
preciate.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
Austrian Army.

Adjutant-Our equipment Is NO
good.
GeneraI-so much the betterl When
the Russians get It they can't use II
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

gradually widening to the waist line
where it is trimmed into points. 1t
fastens Just above the points with
hooks and eyes. and here three small.
fancy buttons are set on for ornament.
A short ruffie of lace forms faring
collar which is supported with fine
wires. The revers are made OF straight
pieces OF lace draped in at each side
and at the top in the neck line. Made
OF bright colored brocades this is one
Of the prettieet of novelties to be worn
to embellish the blouse.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

each triangle 3ls inches wide. A
casing is stitched in the bag III
inches from the top to accommodate
narrow elastic bands for drawing
strings. II the bag is to be hung up
ribbon or cord suspenders are sewed
at each side.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
HOMEMADE GIFTS
ACCEPTABLE TO MEN

G ELECTING gifts for ones menfolks
~ is perplexing to the Christmas
shopper; their needs are few. COM
pared to those of women and children.
Men like gifts that add something to
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27

I INEXPENSIVE and pretty neckwear
1 is made of narrow colored velvet
ribbon. Bows and ties like those
shown in the picture are often finished
with small flowers OF ribbon or chiffon
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-11-27
TOBACCO POUCH AND
DRESSING CASE BAG

A TOBACCO pouch Is made OF four
"A long, narrow triangies of leather
or of silky plush. sewed together. A
silk lining is made in the same way
and placed in the outer bag. The edges
along the top are blind-stitched to-
gether. The bag is 7h inches long.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
Christmas Goods
THE NEW BOOKS

''The Eyes of the World" is the leading
new book of the year. $1.35 per vol. With
every copy of "The Eyes of the World" we
will give picture of Harold Bell Wright
and his family.
Also the leading books of other authors
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
CANNONSBURG

The l.. Nj. S. met with Mrs. George
Inwood last Thursday.
A box social and supper at the
Grange hall Friday evening, Decem-
Der IS.
Christmas exercises and Christmas
tree at the Congregational church,
Thursday evening, December "a
Those who were in Grand Rapids
last Saturday were Mr.. and Mrs Mon
roe Ladner. Mrs. Anna Judson and her
son, John Howard. Mrs. Alice Bookey,
Misses Kate and Dorothy HartweH.
Messrs. Jesse T. Armstrong and Ar
chic Pelton.
Cleaner meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. Alice Bookey Friday
evening, December 4, 1914. Election
of officers as follows: Chief Cleaner
w. j. Harrington; Vice Chief, Arthur
Barker; Secretary-treasurer Alice A
Bookey; Chaplain, Estella Harrington;
Lecturer, Vena Armstrong; Conduc-
ttress, Martha Jackman; Inner Guard
Emma Hutchins; Outer Guard, Alfred
Tiffany
Mrs Felix Scott and two children
have gone TO Minnesota where she
will join her husband
Mrs Jennie Howard is visiting in
Chicago.
Patronize the new barber located
in the Thomas building
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warmnest have
moved to Grand Rapids
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
BELONG FIFTY FEET
UNDER WATER ONE
TIME IT IS THOUGHT
FRANKLIN S. DEWEY CLAIMS
N SAGINAW BAY EXTENDED
TO GRAND HAVEN

! Franklin S. Dewey. naturalist and
geologist, has written an extensive ar
| ticle for the Detroit Saturday Night in
which he has given the results of his
own and many other biologists, study
of land formations in Michigan. Ac-
cording to the article this part of
Michigan was at one time under
water.
The theory is that during the glacier
period the state of Michigan was
really made. Previous to that time
"A large steamship could have sailed
through Saginaw Bay. down across
Saginaw, Gratiot, Ionia, Kent and OF
tawa counties and thence out into lake
Michigan over the present site of
! Grand Haven. In Ionia county the
supposition is that all of that part Of
the county lying north Of line drawn
from the south border of Orleans
township to the southwest border of
Keene township came within the
water covered area To the north Of
Bedding the shore line is supposed to
have been about two miles north Of
the county line. The assertion is
made that at that time the shallowest
water in all of the channel was over
fifty feet deep. This being the case
the territory now covered by Belding
was at one time from fifty to eighty
feet under water. II is also true then
that the northern half of Michigan
was at one time an island and only
after mammoth glacier had passed
over the country and left it's tremend-
Gus deposits was the real state Of
Michigan made.
Mr.. Dewey makes the assertion that
the original soil Of Michigan was car
ried bodily by the ancient glaciers to
the states farther south. He believes
that the rich soils of Indiana, Ohio
and Kentucky were stolen from the
grand state Of Michigan and planted
TO the south much as the delta country
of Egypt was made the richest gar
den spot of the old world through the
generous gift of the Nile" The soil
analysis of Michigan's present surface
has shown, however, says Dewey, that
it compares very closely with that of
southern Canada, and hence Michigan
must have been made at the expense
of Canada and consequently has lost
nothing.
In speaking of Niagara Falls, in
that early time, Mr.. Dewey asserts
that west of the present Niagara
Gorge, now in process of excavation, a
completed gorge, more than two hun
dred feet deep, had drained all Of lake
Erie away; but this did nothing to all
the rest of the upper lakes. Our
present Niagara is again taking up the
work that the old Niagara had finish
ed, but it has selected another place. In
time il will drain old Erie off again
II is working heroically and will fin
ally accomplish its task, and then all
Of Lake Erie's ports will be left high
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
Reaping Benefit
From the Experience of Bedding
People

We are fortunate indeed to be able
to profit by the experience of our
neighbors. The public utterances of
Bedding residents on the following
subject will interest and benefit many
of our readers. Read this statement.
No better proof can be had.
Mrs. Hanson. 927 Alderman St,
Bedding, says: THE first symptoms of
kidney trouble in my case was a pain
in the small OF my back. Then the
kidney secretions bothered me and /
had headaches and nervous spells. One
Of my friends gave me box of Doan's
Kidney Pills. They soon relieved all
the symptoms of kidney trouble and I
have been in good health ever since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's kidney Piils-the same that
Mrs. Hanson had. Foster-Milburn
Co, Props. Buffalo, n. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

and dry. 1t has already cut seven
miles OF completed gorge and 1t has
not been long at the work.
Many years agofit was figured that
TO cut those seven miles away had re-
quired at least $4,000 years. On this
basis Mr. Dewey believes that IL will
require at least 100000 years to com
plete the job OF cutting away the sew
enty more miles necessary TO drain
the lake. For this reason he believes
that the ports OF Michigan will remain
almost undisturbed during the present
generation at least.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
SOUTH ORLEANS

Mr. and Mrs. VIII Noddns and Rob-
ert and Thomas Noddins spent over
Sunday at Tom Sherwoods in Berlin
Fred Hill spent over Sunday with
his folks, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Hill
Joe Gardner and Ray McKibben left
one day last week for Detroit.
Chris Andersen called on George
Hill Sunday.
Mrs. w. j. Warner spent "Wednesday
at Robert Palmer's.N
Mrs. Will Noddins and Mrs. Elon
Johnson spent Friday afternoon al
Mrs. Flint's.
George Hill was in Ionia Saturday.
Miss Iva Hill spent over Sunday
with Miss Ruth Noddins.
Mrs. Alva Hill and Harry spent Sun
day at Elon Johnsons.
Evart Clark spent Wednesday night
at Elon Johnson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherwood Noddins
spent Sunday at Vet Chickering's.
Edward Woodbridge and Mary and
Ethel were in Ionia Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Musselman
and Olive spent Sunday at Alva Nc
Kibben's.
Mrs. Emma Woodbridge. who has
been real sick with acute indigestion,
is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Doty were in
Ionia Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Towne and
Hattie spent Sunday at Milo Towne's.
Mrs Peter Yost is visiting over
Sunday in Stanton.
When some men think, they make
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

Buy pound of Barrs Saturday Candy
worth SOC pound, for 29c
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
PERFUMES AND TOILET WATERS

Bouquet Jeanice, Colgate's Millions, Har-
mony of Boston, Hudnut's all the latest and
purest odors in pretty packages from 25c
up. Ask us to demonstrate DeVilbiss
Perfumiger for you.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
A GIFT HE NEEDS

Nothing could be more welcome to man
than Conklin's self filling fountain pen
non-leakable--a dip, press and it's filled
just four seconds, that's crescent filling.
Exchangeable after Christmas if point
does not suit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
LEATHER GOODS

Such as bill books, cigar cases, music rolls,
travelling cases, toilet cases, card cases,
purses, manicure sets, military cases and
etc
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

All $3.50 Coats reduced to .11.85
All S21.50 Coats reduced to 1875
All $500 Coats reduced to 1866
All $3.50 Coats reduced to 1866
All $3.50 Coats reduced to 1855
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

A tobacco pouch is made of four
long, narrow triangles of leather or
Of silky plush, sewed together. a
silk lining is made in the same way
and placed in the outer bag. The
edges along the top are blind-stitched
together. The bag is ! y inches long,
each triangle S@ inches wide. A
casing is stitched in the bag l y inches
from the top to accommodate mar
row elastic bands for drawing strings
If the bag is 10 be hung up ribbon or
cord suspendcrs are sewed at each
side
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16
Christmas Goods
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
25c post card albums, Saturday, 2 for 25c

The Rexall Weather Calendar is now
ready Phone or call for it. None given to
children without an order.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-12-16

When some men think, they make
a noise like boiler shop.