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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Shorter Courses Urged

In recent times attempts to meet
that instruction in religion have taken
on a large degree of educational
seriousness The churches are facing
in that direction. 1t is the duty Of
the state 10 recognize every serious
endeavor TO meet educational needs.
Whenever the work of the Sunday
schools or similar agencies rises to the
level Of the work of the public schools,
that common level of educational eff
ficiency ought to have public recogni-
zation."
Shorter courses and longer hours
were among the changes advocated by
the commission on the reorganization
Of methods in teaching manual train
ing in secondary schools in it's annual
report submitted recently.
God bless the girl who refuses to
study algebra, a study which causes
many girls TO lose their souls" was
one Of the phrases used by DR.. j. II.
Francis, superintendent of schools,
Los Angeles, Calf, whose remarks
were unfavorably criticised by some of
the delegates.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Sweet Pickles

Put the cucumbers in brine two or
three weeks, according to their size.
Take them out Of the brine and put
them in cold water for several hours
until most Of the salt is out of them.
Take a kettle, preferably a brass one,
line it with grape leaves and then put
the pickles in layers alternating each
layer of cucumbers with one Of grape
leaves, sprinkling the leaves with a
small quantity of powdered alum.
Cover with cider vinegar and boil until
they are quite tender. When cold
slice the large pickles about inches
long and half an inch thick. Then
pack them in stone or wide-mouthed
jars, occasionally putting i'm a table
spoonful Of white and black mustard
seed, mixed; a small piece Of race
ginger, garlic Gf liked), horse-radish,
migrated; whole cloves and a very
little allspice. Slice two or three green
peppers and add in very small guam
titles Every third layer should be
sprinkled with a heaping tablespoon
full of brown sugar. Cover with cold
vinegar. In three weeks they will be
fit for use.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Calls Teachers Egotists

THE average literature teacher has
no soul and little brain" DR.. Francis
continued at is a wicked waste of
a ,child's life TO compel him to study
with her.
Most of our teachers are selfish
cyclists, would-be scholars, hiding be-
hind the word conservation afraid Of
any new method because il would
show their ignorance. Progress, too,
is blocked by the great civic, reli-
gious and political interests.
Il would rather send my child to a
teacher with soul than one with
brains, whose only object is to have
the child reach the answer in the back
of the book. Nine-tenths Of our inn
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Sliced Cucumber Rings

Peel and cut some large yellow Gu
cumbers in thick slices; then weigh
them; allow for eight pounds of Gu
cumbers, four pounds of sugar Place
the cucumbers in a kettle, cover with
boiling water, add one pint of vinegar,
one-half tablespoonful of salt and boil
10 minutes remove and cool in cold
water. Put a preserving kettle with
four pounds of sugar. three half pints
of white vinegar over the fire; add
three ounces of mixed spices, whole
cinnamon, cloves, allspice and ginger;
sew the spices in small bags, add them
to the kettle, boil five minutes, add as
many cucumbers as will conveniently
go in, boil 20 minutes, remove them
with skinner to a large, flat dish
continue until all have been boiled,
pack the cucumbers either in glass
jars or a stone jar; reduce the vinegar
by boiling till quite thick, then strain
and pour it over the pickles; close the
Jars when cold and keep in a cool
place.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
FALL DRESS STYLES
Many new style features in garments
of the coming season

the straight, long-waisted cut, and also
i'm soft gathered arrangements finished
with wide girdles at the waistline.
Ninety per cent. of the sleeves are
long and are set-in at the regular arm
hole.
The collars show various heights.
Some are quite low with Follower
edges and finished with a tie close at
the throat in front. Other types fit
snugly to the neck in the back and
have an open section in front. The
flare collar which pulls away at the
back of the neck and finishes with a
V in front still continues in dressy
styles for Fall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22

The dress lines brought out by
American manufacturers for Fall
present radical changes in styles and
in materials. In fact, there are many
features about the new seasons
models which create a strong distinc-
ton between the gowns of the past
year and those of the new season just
opening up.
There is a very strong tendency to
feature wooden and worsted fabrics,
such as chiffon broadcloth, satin
finished prunella, gabardine, silk
serge. plain serge and various fancy
weaves. These materials are being
used for entire dresses. as well as in
combination with satin, with faille and
with MORE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
High Lustcr Silks

Silk dresses in high luster weaves
are shown quite extensively, including
satin and charmeuse for the high
priced and medium lines, with MESA
line in the popular-priced showings.
Crepe de Chine dresses are consider
ed staples, and for this reason are well
represented in all lines which cater
to the popular trade or to the con-
sentative element. They are mostly
shown in plain colors, although some
pin stripes and dull prints are includ-
ed in the samples.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
EDUCATIONAL NOTES
Items of Interest to Friends and
Patrons OF our Schools
Schools Decaying Declares Educator

Unless certain adjustments soon
are made in the educational system,
the public schools Of America will lose
their hold in our civilization and con-
tinue to exist only as a decaying in
stitution."
This was the declaration recently
of j. III. Francis, superintendent of
schools, Los Angeles, Calf, in an ad-
dress before the annual convention of
the National Education Association.
Every child has a right to freedom
in the pursuit Of his normal develop
ment-freedom from mental, reli-
gious, political or financial eXploita-
ton on the part of those stronger than
himself" Mr.. Francis continued.
quiet opposition Of powerful or
CARNATIONS towards any change lead
ing TO greater independence ofthought
or freedom. is one of the menacing
difficulties facing those who would in
stitute a system of schools TO meet the
needs of the child"
Henry +. Cohe of Chicago, speaking
before the Religious Education AS
ISOLATION, of which he is general secre-
tary said The present agitation for
the teaching of religion in the public
schools is based on three misappre
tensions" as follows:
First, that the state may properly
teach religion; second, that religion
can be taught as mathematics and
many other subjects can be taught;
third, that teaching religion would
solve all the problems of youthful
delinquency and the general public
apathy to ecclesiastical affairs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Our Foolish Fathers

They believed in rugged virtue
That your hope should ne'er desert
you,
And that hard work wouldn't hurt YOU
in life's journey Ger life's way;
They had glad years, they had blue
years
But their years were not a few years,
For they bought no wine on New
Years
In some elegant cafe.
When they crossed the Mississippi
In their dugouts small and rippy
Grown-up men had not gone dippy
Ger the tango and the tea;
They were men of brain and muscle,
Men of courage, snap and hustle,
In the days Of hoops and hustle
Days that we shall never see.
But the tears come to our eyes,
We who are so young and wise,
When wedhink with wistful signs,
What our foolish fathers missed
They were rough, hard hitting chaps;
Now the nature of our scraps
Is stern rebuke, perhaps,
Or a slap upon the wrist.
William +. Kirk, in Louisville
Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Subdncd COlOrS Lead

Dark colors are most in favor, with
green strongly in the lead. This
shade has a decided yellow cast, but
in a dark tone. A medium shade of
blue, as well as navy, is being featur-
ed. Brown in dark tones, is well
represented in the better lines.
Black and white is receiving con-
siderable attention; also white and
black.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Long Lines

There are no bouffant effects seen i'm
the dress skirts, as practically all the
new designs show the long lines.
There are long TUNES, pleated skirts,
plain designs with skirt yolks, fitted
types with circular flounces set on at
a point slightly below the knee; also
new types of skirts with pleated
panels, both front and back, and with
circular flounces at each side, about
IL inches from the skirt edge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Peanut Rolls

Mix and sift together two cupfuls
of white flour, two cupfuls of graham
or entire wheat -four, eight teaspoon
fuls Of baking powder and one and a
half teaspoonfuls of salt Dissolve
half a cupful of cold water and stir
into the dry ingredients. Add one
cupful of chopped peanuts and roll
three-fourths of an inch thick. Cut
out and bake fifteen or twenty minutes
i'm a hot oven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
and keep them for use.
Onion Sauce

Peel and finely chop one Bermuda
onion and cook three minutes with
two tablespoonfuls of butter, stirring
constantly. Add two and one-half
tablespoonfuls Of -four and stir until
well blended; then pour on gradually
while stirring constantly, one cupful
OF milk. Bring to the boiling point,
and let simmer three minutes; then
add one egg yolk. slightly beaten and
diluted with two tablcspoonfuls Of
milk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Comparisons Are Odious

Here is the ungallant comparison
that cynical bachelor once made:
Ladies in their childhood resemble
water. AS girls Of II to Is, they're
like lemonade; as young persons from
Is to %, champagne; as women of rs
to 40, liqueur. A woman from 40 to
so years of age is equal to homemade
port wine. After so most ladies turn
To vinegar"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Spiccd Cucumber Slices

Cut the cucumbers in thick slices,
and to one dozen cucumbers allow two
or three good onions. Strew on them
a good handful of salt and let them
lie in their liquor "a hours. Then
drain them; then boil the best white
wine vinegar and some cloves, mace
and Jamaica pepper and pour it scald-
ing hot over them. Cover air tight
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
To Save the Enameled Sink

Or any other spot in the kitchen
where one is tempted to set hot pans
and kettles, just Off the stove, keep
a couple of smooth, clean pieces of
boards measuring about 2 by inches
To set hot kettles on.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22

Say mister, could you help out a
fellow that's down on his luck?" ask
ed the i Won't Worker. II just heard
about a job, an If 1 had some carfare.
I could go to work right away"
why, certainly" responded the be-
nevolent old man, reaching into his
pocket. Where are you going to
work % "On Kansas farm"
chuckled the gentleman of leisure, as
he directed his course toward a sign
which read Largest in the city for
five cents Express.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22

Dad" asked the youngster, just as
the old man had one evening settled
down for a perusal of his newspaper.
Dad, am / made of dust?"
II think not" responded the I'M
happy parent. otherwise you'd dry
up now and then"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Fathers Reply

There is a certain long-suffering
father whose nerves sometimes give
way under the constant fire Of ques-
tons from his talkative Swear old son.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
WOMAN AND HOME
Under

help wonderfully to dissolve any
grease and carry it down through the
pipes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
scmi-Fitted Bodies

The bodices are in the new, semi
fitted designs, in the surplice effects, in
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22

morality is due TO damage done by
teachers to boys and girls before they
reach high schools
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22

This charming gown for mademoiselle
is OF striped silk The high waist line
and short sleeves are quaint and old
fashioned. but the startling touch so
dear to the French modiste is seen I'm
the sash encircling the skirt inst ahc-z
the knees
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-22
Use For Coffee Grounds

Empty the leftover coffee down the
kitchen sink drain. The coffee grounds
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08
COULDN'T DO 1T

A traveller in the dining car of a
Georgia railroad had ordered fried
eggs for breakfast. Cant give you
fried aigs, boss" the waiter informed
him, ''lessen you wait till we stop"
i Why, how is that?" well, de cook
he says de roads so rough dat ev'ry
time he tries to fry aigs dey scram-
BILE"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08
THE BACHELORS REASON

A lady was asking a well-known
novelist, who is bachelor, as to the
reason for his state of celibacy. "Are
you bachelor from choice?" she
|queried.
eyes," came the answer. with dis
|concerting promptness from the ia
nous author.
But isn't rather I'M
gracious and ungallant?" protested
the fair inquisitor. The novelist
smiled.
You must ask the ladies'" he sug-
gested gently; sit was their choice,
not mine"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08
WONDERS OF NATURE

Natures works are marvellous"
Eyes. Isn't it fortunate that she
provided every woman with some real
hair to pin braids and switches to-"
Louisville Courier-JournaL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08

A TOOTH-PULLING SCHEME
''When l build house again" said
the fat plumber, 81 am going to have
all of the downstairs doors open out
ward"
That's no good way" the thin
carpenter remarked. Whats the
idea?"
I'm bothered a good deal with my
teeth"
whats that got tn do with it?"
81 seldom patronize the dentist"
''No?"
ooh, no! I always do my own
tooth pulling"
Gosh"
ooh, yes! just fasten one end of
a string to the tooth and the other
end to the doorknob and wait until
somebody opens the door,"
What the
you see, l want the doors to open
outward, so l can sit inside the house
and wait. I'd hate to sit out in the
cold and wait until some one inside
had to come out, and, besides, some
of the neighbors might think 1 was
crazy"
HUH" calculated the thin carpen-
ter. eff you can think of any of the
neighbors that don't kno wit already,
Just let me know who they are, and
I'll tell them"
1870
ar
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-08
REASON ENOUGH

81 wonder why the waves sob and
moan so when they break upon the
beach?",
For the simple reason that they're
broke, suppose. IN. Y. World.
HER YOUNG MAN
Her Dad-Mary, what time did that
young man leave last night? didn't
hear him say good night
His Daughter-No, father. he
doesn't say, it-Judge. --
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

The city of Butte, Mont. has been declared under
martial law. Ten companies of state militia have
moved in, and Flaw and ORDER is to be the watch
word under the arrangement. we suppose.
Local newspapers have been notified that they
are to be under censorship All saloons have been
closed, public gatherings without special permits
sion prohibited, and women not allowed on
the streets after o'clock in the evening
OF course the mines going to resume work
UNDER PROTECTION OF THE SOLDIERS.
Fine business isn't it9 For that's what the militia
came to town for-that the mines might resume
work and the mine-owners resume their dividends.
As to the strikers and the justice injustice of their
claims nothing has been said, at least not for pub
lcation
Muckie Mcdonald, strike leader, is a hunted man.
Muckie is the fellow who started the and the
gentlemen financially interested in the situation
think that Muckie ought to be in jail. Evidently he
is too popular with the mnercitzens of Butte to be
allowed to remain at large.
The regular courts have been discontinued. Cases
of violation of the law will be tried dispatches say
by one, Adjutant General Jesse b. Foote, perhaps a
competent man for the job and perhaps not. At any
rate the from that section promises to be in
teresting People have not forgotten the so-called
justice that handed out by military authorities
in West Virginia not very long ago the fragrant
injustice that done by the militia at Ludlow
only recently They going to keep their eyes
this latest case of military interference, are
willing to bet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

When Billinger bought his
new house Il was with the EXPRESS
understanding that he shotld
have a room all of his OWNS
den. or study"
Yes. ! know what you mean.
Did he get it?"
He got il and his wife furnish
ed IL.
How"
With a sewing machine. a cut
ting table. two dressers. dummies,
three sewing chairs, and a full
length mirror"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
PROMOTION

They were joint owners of an
apartment house.
The janitor wants ten dollars
more per month or he'll leave"
The senior partner disappeared
and returned in a few moments.
It's all right" said he. 1--WE
satisfied him, and 1t didn't cost
us anything"
"How's that"
The janitor is now the super-
intendent."
Good work." declared the jtn-
Tor partner. But why didn't YOU
make him superintendent In The
first placer"
Because, answered the senior
member, Il knew he'd want a
promotion eventually. "-Judga
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
THOSE WAR PLACES

Hurry" yelled father. Hurry
a couple Of times
What in the world is the mat
teri" asked mother. You act
like a monkey
I've just discovered a wonder
fuI thing" father replied. Here's
one town IN Earope with q name
that Is pronounced exactly like II
is spelled kansas City Star.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

chancel. So the clergyman held
out his hand, shook hands with
the bride and then held out his
hand to the bridegroom.
The latter had his fist deep in
his trousers pocket, and as the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
DOING HIS BEST

A western preacher tells of a
marriage ceremony he performed
Tor a couple from a small town.
After all was completed the couple
evinced no disposition to leave the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

minister stood with his hand out
he said somewhat impatiently, and
in a tone that could be heard all
over the church: well, am get
ting the money out as fast as
can. -Houston Chronicle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
/, 900 Pieces Enamelware
Sc, 1Oc, 15c

The basement store will feature remarkable bar
gains In gray enameled cooking ware. A special
purchase of good, reliable ware.
AT 5c-Gray enameled Custard Cups, Drink
ing Cups, one-quart Milk Pans. Choice ..... SC
AT 10c-101 gin. and III Tin. Wash Basins, 3
quart Bowls, IL and 14-inch Spoons, Soup Bowls
1 and 112-quart Sauce Pans 2-quart Milk Pans
Nos. 10 and II Pudding Pans, Ladies' Pie Pans
Jelly Cake Pans and Dippers. Choice 49,. 10c
AT 15c-10-quart Dish Pans, 10, 2. 215 and g.
quart Preserving Kettles, 2 and 21s-quart Sauce
Pans, Soup Strainers, 3-quart Milk Pans Nos Is
and 10 Pudding Pans and Baking Pans. Choice 15c
Basement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
1910 Amoskeag Out
ings 10c Yi.

Genuine Amoskeag 1921
Outing Cloth, large variety
checks, stripes and plaids, in
light and dark effects; also
plain white and ecru. The most
popular cloth for gowns and pa
jamas; standard 121zc quality.
Very special. yard ..... Zoe
View Balcony Floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
South Suffers Worst

AT present the south is the worst sufferer in this
country from the The west afford to hold
its meat and grain for the inevitable future market in
Europe The south produces 100000 bales of cot
ton of which the United States consumes but 600O,-
900 bales and Europe the rest. Austria and Ger
many have been relied upon to buy 100000 bales,
while England takes the volume. The British
market will probably hold but the Austrian and Ger
demand is very likely to be absent for many
months Government ships would probably
be able to get of the cotton to Germany and
Austria.
That eastern clergyman who, after hot sermon
hot day, drew freezer full of ice cream from
his pulpit and treated his flock has given Billy Sum
day pointer
The world is Mortified over the dropping of bombs
cities. But that's what war balloons for, isn't
itf
Special interests opposed to Uncle Sans own
ink merchant marine because that smacks of social
Uncle to buy the entire cotton crop.
Mexico is threatened with another November cleo
ton Poor Mexico When not engaged in running
presidents out, she s busy running 'em in.
The happy man is the Mex. refugee whom Uncle
Sam Is supporting in ideness and comfort.
As an indication Of the tremendous size of the au
fomobile industry, il is interesting to note that in
year approximately one million hides are used
for upholstery purposes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
Pure Wool Blankets
$4.49 Pr.

Blankets that are 100 per
cent pure wool, both warp and
filling; fancy plaid styles in
pink. blue. tan and gray; fast
eolors; edges bound OF stitched;
fun double bed size. Very spe-
eiaI. while they last. pair $40
New Balcony Floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

Il hope you are keeping up with
history while IL is being made, my
boy. Nov what happened to the
mayor when Brussels was cap
turedz.
He was called on the carpet"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

The Hon. Thomas Rott de-
clares that he viii stake his repu-
tation on"
Hob. He isn't gambling very
heavily, Is hef"-Judge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

ton Poor Mexicoi When not engaged in RUM
presidents out, she s busy running 'em in.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

The happy man is the Mex refugee whom Uncle
Sam Is supporting in idleness and comfort
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
$3.50 Cotton Mattress $1,000

"A Splendid full 50pound cotton t filling mad
fiber cotton
excellent Sl5oo value Very special
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08
An Opportunity for the Home
in Need of An Extra Bed
The cut shows of the styles sale, all are sub
stantial well made beds, and the savings in ever
instance is important
Limbert's
Arts and
Crafts
Furniture

$1,000 BED $775-Like cut at gin. posts
Sn filling rods Vernis Martin finish; any
SNe 0Peoiai .$7.75
$1,000 BED $1OO0-Syle middle post with
%-n filling rods Venis enamel; any finish
$1,000 BED $f1OO-2in continuous cut;
q In filling rods; size finish
$iioO BED s775-Continuous Ain filling rods
mead 5en high size and finish. Special sz75
$1,000 se.eO-Contnuous post bed filling ubes srv
size and finish Special NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100
$500 BED s575-Contnuous filling rods Spin
high Vernts Martin finish. Special
$500 BED s2s5-vernis Martin continuous posts;
special
sooo BED Sioo- size bed Ain continuous
low style; white enamel Special
$1,000 BED siOOO-Bungalow style. 2in posts
Ing rods Vernis Martin and white enamel
Fifth Floor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

on hot day, drew freezer full of ice ere
his pulpit and treated his flock, has given b
day a pointer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

Special interests are opposed TO Uncle Sans own
ink merchant marine because that smacks of social
ism But the big cotton producers associations ask
Uncle to buy the entire cotton crop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-08

The world is Mortified over the dropping of bomb
cities. But that's what war balloons for, ism
itf