Belding banner., 1914-09-02
Sit Still, Don't Rock The Boat

ever there day of opportunity, and for OPTIMISM
it is right now.
the OF the most prosperous period Of history
And any who feels otherwise should thoroughly
study and investigate the possibilities for America in the
present situation
Tremendous markets, formerly filled by the products of
European industries, now open to
One request to government is for the of
ufacurer who suppy$54 100000 worth of hosiery year.
Think of it-ffty-four million dollars worth.
Another request for the of firms that supply
steel that has formerly been supplied by plant in Germany
employing $4,000 men.
Now that the European peasant laborer and mechanic
have all gone Americas greatest opportunity
Millions and millions of Europeans fighting battles.
They must be fed clothed and equipped and must their
families who left home Other countries will be called
upon to supply their needs and the United States will get all
the business they can handle.
The greatest unprecedented demand for supplies in the
history of great country will soon be upon u.s. big
farSghted manufacturers and business already
pairing for action
While other nations are destroying this country will be
producing While other crops going unharveSt
ed harvesting the greatest crops in history
While other nations armed camps, this country will
be farm factory and forge
Although during the past month have encountered
most trying financial experience have met the situation
without culver because countrs finances were solid
and the situation protected by sensible rulings and wise
laws OF our government which give us confidence to forge
ahead.
Emergency currency arranged for under which
National banks obtain all the currency needed for eg
mate business.
The new Federal Reserve Board will insure ample bank
Our government has speedily amended the Ship Registry
laws give ample carrying capacity for foreign
trade
The greatest achievement of modern times has crysaz
ed in the opening of the Panama Canal thus providing
with shorter routes for with South America
and the far East
The markets of the world looking the UnitedStates
for their supplies and fully prepared to meet their de-
mands.
Apparently the only problem confronting is the
don of the cotton market and government has made
financial arrangements that southern planters will be able
tO bOl thlIrc cOftO
The foundations of National prosperity stronger
than before
and silk mills have been having the most prosperous bus
their history and the prospects for their immediate
futures most excellent occasional mor to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
SIT STILL DON'T ROCK THE BOAT--and with opti-
mstc progressveness will all sail on to the good port
Prosperity
Let every person in Beding and surrounding country
realize that at this moment calm confidence and earnest
thusiasm are her first duty.
1t is time for Americans to show their optimism their
patriotism and aggressiveness.
The chief duty of every American of every Wolverine
Of every Bedngte at this moment is to first bring himself
full realization of the possibilities ahead of u.s. and then
spread the gospel of optimism and opportunity every
with whom he come in contact 90
Now speaking for ourselves-th store upon the
Fall business with the best selected stock have
assembled and propose do considerably greater bs
than we have ever done before.
Because better assortmentS better values and
better prepared you satisfactorily than ever be-
FORE we shall launch strong advertising campaign, in
endeavor attract to this store the trade OF whom
know will appreciate the service that we are prepared to
render hem and whose trade shall merit and deserve
In other words earnestly believe that period of
unprecendented prosperity for the Beng aborng
chancs business men and farmers of surrounding terri
tory upon that have equipped our store accordingly