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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington was born in Vir-
ginia, the mothering state of Presidents
until Ohio took up the job. Regarding
the Peck's Bad Boy stage of Washing
tons life little is known except the
cherry tree incident. Concerning this,
there is wide variance of opinion, the
muckrakers declaring it all piff and
piffle, while the ordinary mortals con-
slider it a priceless heritage of history.
Washington married Martha Curtis
out of possible choice of Betsy Ross,
Molly Pitcher, Janice Meridith and the
Goddess Of Liberty. Shortly after this
he took up his military career, fighting
many battles outside of his own hearth
and home. The closing years of his
life were spent in declining the presi-
dency, the Kingship of America and
similar jobs.
Washington was the founder of a
city of magnificent deficits and was the
only man ineligible to membership in
the Ananias club or the Press Agents
Association. 1t is to be regretted that
the tendency Of the times is to name
bull pups, sections Of triplets and
fourth-class post-offices for the immor-
tai George, while the more creditable
honors go to Hans Wagner, Ty Cobb
and other FOUNDERS.
Newspaper men, more than any
other class, immulate the veracity of
Washington. With the possible excep-
tions Of obituaries, Weddings, and
when speaking of their circulation,
most publishers adhere to the straight
and narrow about as closely as we
imagine George did
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
Masselink Endorses Mrs. Kaden
Big Rapids, Mich, Feb. 5, 1915.

Big Rapids, Mich, Feb. 5, 1915.
To Whom it May Concern,
This certifies that Mrs. Amelia Kaden
is a graduate of the FERRIS INSTI-
TUTE NORMAL DEPARTMENT. She
was in my classes for quite awhile and
always did splendid work. She was a
great worker and knew how to explain
things in a class
Mrs Kaden has been obliged to fight
her own way and has come out victori-
Gus. She is not afraid of hard work
and never shirks duty. have known
her work as teacher and consider her
excellent. She knows how to gain and
hold the good will of her pupils and is
thoroughly conversant with the qualifi
cations of teacher and the things
that make for good school. take
pleasure in recommending her.
Very cordially,
c. MASSELINK,
Vice Pres. Ferris Institute.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
FIRST AID TO THE INJURED

Burns and Scalds-Cover with cook
ing soda and lay wet cloths over the
injured part. Household ammonia ap-
piled Immediately is excellent; also the
white of egg and olive oil; olive or lin
seed oil, plain or mixed with chalk and
whiting; sweet or olive oil and lime
water.
Lightning-Dash water over the per-
son struck
Sunstroke-Loosen clothing. Get
patient into the shade and apply ice
cold water to head. Keep head in
elevated position.
Stings of Insects-Apply weak am
monia, oil, salt water, iodine.
Mad Dog or Snake Bite-Tie cord
tightly around the wound. Suck the
wound and cauterize with caustic or
white-hot iron Immediately or cut out
adjoining parts with sharp knife.
Give whisky or brandy.
Fainting-Place flat on back. Allow
fresh air to circulate and sprinkle with
water. Place. head lower than rest OF
body.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20

one gained by canvass of the county
but is the result of honest effort and
real ability.
My educational qualifications are
very good and include two years col
lege training besides the Normal school
work necessary to secure state life
certificate, nor have | allowed myself
to become a back number in educa-
tional matters.
Ireceived my B. Pd. degree in June
1908 and have attended the University
of Michigan every summer but one
since.
have as nearly perfect health as any
one can have and have not lost day
on account of illness in 10 years.
have been a member of the Pres
byterian Church in Boyne City about
q years.
Because have no other income than
that that has come through my work as
a teacher, and because the loss Of my
home by fire last year, | have been
able to give but little time or money to
my campaign and so am obliged to
leave the result in your hands.
If / am elected will give to the
schools of Charlevoix county the same
efficient, willing service that have
given to the schools that have employ
ed me in the past
Sincerely yours,
AMELIA KADEN.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
FARMERS WEEK,
AT M. A. G.,

The Agricultural College is preparing
to throw open its doors to its farmer
friends who are expecting to invade
that institution in large numbers, from
March lst to 9th, which has been
designated as Farmers Week
1t is not only to be roundup of the
State Farmers Institutes, of which
nearly 500 have been held in various
parts of the state, but it will furnish a
short course in agriculture and home
economics. The lectures, domonstra-
tions and laboratory work by members
OF the College faculty will be similar to
those provided for the regular and
special students. Particular attention
will be paid to soils and crops, dairying
animal husbandry, horticulture, poul-
try, farm mechanics and home &C.
onomics. There will also be lectures
and demonstrations relating to various
contagious diseases Of live stock, such
rs tuberculosis, hog cholera, foot and
disease, etc.
Dr. Victor c. Vaughan, OF the U. Of
M. will be present on Monday afternoon
when he will speak upon, Rural Sani-
tation," and in the evening, "The
Eradication of Disease"
The Home Economics department
will provide special courses in domes-
tic science and domestic art, and will
furnish an exhibit illustrating the work
of the students in these subjects. Food
values of various substances will be
illustrated and labor saving devices
will be shown.
The various courses are open to all
and the only expense after reaching
East Lansing will be for board.
AT the evening sessions most Of the
az esses will be illustrated with stere-
optcon views. Wednesday evening
will be 'ladies night" and the ad-
dresses will be given by Mrs. c. w.
Foulk, of Ohio, and Mrs. o. S. Morgan
Of New York City.
Large and interesting exhibits will be
made by the departments Of botany,
bacteriology, horticulture, soils, crops,
farm mechanics, and others.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
TO THE VOTERS OF
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

was raised on a farm in Chandler
township and am now living on farm
two and one half miles from Boyne City
and drive to and from my work daily.
In twelve years in the Advance and
Boyne City Schools l have not been
absent or late on account Of the weather
| began teaching in Springvale town.
ship, then a part of Emmett County.
From there went to larger school in
Chandler township and continued to
advance through larger schools until
reached the largest, my present posi-
ton.
From this you will see that my
knowledge of the rural schools is not
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
School Savings
A Success
Our Local Schools Are Doing
Practical Work.

The School Savings System has now
been in operation in our public schools
for five weeks and the plan is proving
very successful. The total deposits for
the five weeks amount to 1887. This
means an average deposit of about
nine cents for every one OF the 600
children in the grades. The system is
SO planned that it means very little
extra work for the teachers and the
habits of thrift formed In the pupils
more than repay for little extra effort
The purpose of this work in the
schools is not merely to start new ac-
counts for children but to help those
who have already begun accounts to
make their saving systematic. Any
child who has an account may add to it
through the school bank. This bank is
open only once each week, on Tuesday
from 1890 to 100, and parents should
see that pupils add little, if only a
few cents, to the account each week.
AS soon as pupils account amounts
to one dollar it is added to his account
at the bank and begins to draw interest
This account may be in either of the
local banks, and the teacher should be
notified as to which bank is preferred.
II your child has an account now help
him to add to it every Tuesday. The
records of the school bank are arrang-
ed so that the deposits of pupil for
his entire school life are always shown
on his pass card and in some places
where school savings systems have
been used for years pupils have saved
enough to put them through college.
The system being used in our public
schools is one perfected by Supt. l.. P.
Holiday, who has applied for a copy
right on same. II is called the "Sim-
plex School Savings System" and it
has many new and practicable features
over the systems already on the market.
II is simple and comprehensive, can be
easily handled from the pupil to the
banks, and the possibility OF error Of
any kind are reduced to a minimum.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
For City Commissioner.

! wish to announce myself as can.
-didate for the office of City Commits
sioner, subject to the City Primary
March 22nd served as a member OF
the common council at Cheboygan,
have been a resident of East Jordan
for seven years, and feel confident
that if nominated and elected will be
able to give the citizens of East Jordan
good and capable service.
j. ALLAN LANCASTER.
East Jordan, Mich, Feb. 9Th, 1915.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20

publican Primaries to be held on March
3rd, 1915 For several years have
been a resident-taX-payer of Charlie
voix County and have served four years
as road Commissioner for Eveline town.
ship. AS farmer, have always rec
ognized the importance of Good
Roads" to every community and if
elected to this important position my
appreciation will be shown by constant
careful, sober service and the judicious
and economical expenditure of all
moneys placed at my disposal
JOSEPH M. COURIER.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20

The "School of Experience" is as
essential as graduation from any other
school and believe that my experience
in connection with the schools of Char
levoix County for the past twenty
one years has amply qualified me for
the position of County Commissioner
of Schools.
II nominated and elected | promise
to show no partiality and to give my
Entire Time to the duties Of the office.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
To the Republican Electors of
CharleyOix County.

| wish to announce that | will be a
candidate for reelection to the office
OF County Commissioner of Schools.
! believe that my experience in the
office and my knowledge of the condi-
tion of the schools of the county will
make it possible for me to render eff
cient service.
If elected to the office | will do my
best for the boys and girls of the county
Respectfully submitted,
j. II. MILFORD.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our gratitude to
all who assisted us by kind words and
deeds and for the beautiful flowers
sent during the sickness and death OF
our dear husband and father.
Mrs. M. Z. Pinney
Allison Pinney
Hnbert Pinney.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
MAY L. STEWART
Republican Candidate For
School Commissioner.

To the Voters of Charlevoix County:
Among the officials to be nominated
at the next primaries there is none of
more importance and none requiring
more careful selection than the County
Commissioner of Schools. That Off
cial will have for his especial and i'm
mediate task the raising of our rural
schools to the standard set by our state
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENT

Prompted by the solicitation of
numerous taxpayers from different
parts of the County | hereby announce
myself as a candidate for office of
County Road Commissioner at the Re-
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
To the Republican Electors of
CharlevOix County.

| desire to announce my candidacy
for the office of Road Commissioner of
Charlevoix County at the Primaries
Wednesday, March 3rd, 1915.
OAKLEY ID. HAMMOND.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20

We are glad to see the comic valen-
tine passing. Some Of them are still
used, to be sure, but the mails are not
flooded with them on Valentines Day
as they once were. 1t always seemed
cowardly to us for fellow to take ad-
vantage of such silly practice when he
wanted to ''roast" someone.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
Commission Proceedings.

Regular meeting of the City Commits
sion held at the commission rooms Mon
day evening, Feb. Is, 1915.
Meeting was called to order by May
or Cross. Present-Cross, Graft and
Hudson. Absent-none.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
On motion by Graft the following
bills were allowed:
Dwight H. Fitch, salary and rental $4S.37
j. H. Graft, salary ........... e. 2.OO
Stroebel Bros, mdse 80. ......... 3.10
E. w. Giles, street labor -. =. 30
VIM. Lanway, wood ....,...... LIS
Geo. G.. Glenn, bond of A.E. Cross 500
r. Bingham, sanding walks. 800
The Mayor appointed Daniel s. Pay
ton as city assessor to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of James
Gidley, and on motion by Hudson, the
appointment was confirmed
The following appointments were
made on registration and election
boards.
REGISTRATION BOARDS
First ward, Thomas Whiteford; Sec
ond ward, E. E. Hall; Third ward, w.
A. .Pickard.
ELECTION BOARDS
Election Boards for March 3rd, March
22nd, and April 5th:
First Ward, Herman Goodman, H. j.
Carpenter, Thomas Whiteford, Rev.
Shumaker and S. j. Lanway.
Second Ward, l.. G. Barlow, +. E.
Hall, Robt. Barnett, VIM. Aldrich and
Fred Painter.
Third Ward, C. B. Crowell, H. L.
Winters, c. l.. Lorraine, VIM. A. Pick
ard and Lawrence Monroe.
On motion by Graft the above ap-
pointments were confirmed.
On motion by Hudson meeting was
adjourned.
OTIS j. SMITH,
City Clerk.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20

: What the average woman thinks she
would do II she had plenty Of money is
nothing in comparison to what she does
do because she hasn't got it.
II some men had their lives to live
again they probably wouldn't leave so
many dollars for their heirs to scrap
over.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
WIN. F. BASHAW
Republican Candidate For Com
missioner OF Schools

Resident of Charlevoix County since
1879.
Graduate Of East Jordan High School.
Hold an indorsed First Grade Certifi-
cate.
Have had IA years actual teaching ex-
perience.
County Truant Officer for years
Supervisor of lst ward, East Jordan
4 consecutive terms.
Taxpayer and patron OF Public
Schools.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20

A man doesn't have to smoke or
chew very much for his tobacco to cost
him dollar and a half week. But
what would he say if his wife spent
similar sum for chewing gum and
candy?
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-02-20
For CITY Commissioner.

wish to announce to the electors of
the city of East Jordan that will be a
candidate for the office of City Com
missioner at the city primaries to be
held March %, 1915.
JAMES GIDLEY.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
Every One Chases
the Turkey at
This Time

-stor.

"Giva da turk" grins the red shawl
ed little Italian woman, picking her
way through the wet alleys of the
city market place. She reaches the
stalls where live birds are being sold
to these hardy souls who are equal to
the task of carrying their purchases
home. squawking and struggling,
through the city streets. Madonna
Bella does not hesitate, however. She
picks out the ~fiercest bird in the whole
pen and runs her capable fingers
through his feathers to feel if he really
Is as fat as he looks. Then she waits,
her broad smile growing broader every
minute, as the dealer weighs her treas
ure. The men and boys, to whom the
day before Thanksgiving is n of the
most entertaining in the whole calen-
dar, stand around, shouting their glee,
and finally Madonna Bella reaches out
a strong hand, seizes her bird by the
legs and thrusts it into the folds of her
apron, departing proudly down the
street. Next after her is a delegation
Of mirthful. rosy checked boys from
the settlements come to buy "a good
one" for Miss Sallie. 1t requires many
moments of heated discussion before
they can all agree upon just which one
is good enough, and then more consul
tation before they decide that the as
ISOLATION funds are being used to the
best advantage in the purchase of the
bird that is chosen.
Thanksgiving teaches n thing
namely. that there is no need for a uni
versal language. When there is a uni
versal need the words take care Of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
The Night After Thanksgiving.

~ iNNShe FhNSf
Twas the night Of Thanksgiving, when
all through the fiat
Not a creature was stirring. not even the
cat.
And Johnnie lay sleeping upon his small
cot
He might nave been ~dreamless, but then
he was not.
He saw in his vision a table piled high
With sauces and dressing and pudding
and pie.
And there in the center, upon a long
plate,
He saw himself lying in elegant state.
He was Drowned to a turn and was stuff
ed for a king,
With his legs in the air, while each arm
was a wing.
And he tried to turn over and dash from
the place,
But he couldn't move muscle, much less
win a race.
And a dozen big gobblers sat there in a
ring.
And they pecked at his legs and they dug
at his wing;
He tried to call father and mother"
but vain,
While they still kept their pecking and
causing him pain.
At last, with al effort. he made a big
slash,
And off from the table he went with a
crash,
And when HI wakene his parents both
said,
Good Lord, John Augustus. can't You
stay In your bed?"
Joe Cone In Boston Herald.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20

LIN III ~ II
themselves. Italian. Greek, Norwegi-
an, Russian and German, they know
'toik' or turk"
All day long the procession fills the
streets. Boys with live birds under
their arms. followed by shrieking
crowds of children until they disap-
pear in some dingy doorway; wom-
en- with big bundles done up in burlap
or old newspaper, which Sherlock
Holmes, at least, can tell easily are
turkeys by the size of the claws stick
ing out; limousines rolling noiselessly
to the doors Of shining emporiums
where the democratic national bird
costs at least 10 cents more than 1t does
If you take it home alive from the
public market, but 1t isn't half as
much fun; beautifully dressed women
selecting the finest for the family feast
Of Dives; tired commuters rushing into
the market and dashing out again,
spilling nuts and celery and cranber-
ries, but clutching without possibility
Of error the latest turkey there is
left In the market-this is the day
before Thanksgiving in the big city.
Nobody cares what the price is. 1t
may be 25 cents or it may be 80. 1t
makes very interesting reading two
weeks beforehand. Father especially
and mother, if she Is a member of
the Housewives league and feels Il
moral responsibility in these matters
likes to know whether he'll have to pay
B cents more this year or only 8 more
than he paid last year. But do you
think the cost matters on the day be-
fore Thanksgiving? Does it matter to
you?-New York Tribune.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20

the house was aglow in joyful antici-
patton Of the coming guests-a true
hospitality. not SO elaborate as it was
bountiful and not SO luxurious as
healthful, but replete with rare kind
liness and grace.
And when the feast was over and
the long afternoon of sport and games
was spent and the shadows of evening
closed round the great assemblage
crowded about the huge fireplace how
gayly the popcorn spluttered, how
clear was the cider passed arOundi
Hearts overlooking with jollity and
gratitude burst into song
All, on Thanksgiving day, when from east
and from west,
From north and from south, come the
pilgrim and guest;
When the gray haired New Highlander
sees round his board
Fhe old broken links of affection restored;
When the care wearied man seeks his
mother once more
And the worn matron smiles where the
girl smiled beforel
This was the spirit OF old time
Thanksgiving.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
The Basis of Thankfulness.

The unqualified acceptance of life,
with all its mystery and pain, all its
labor and WEAKNESS and yet with all
it's sweetness and joy and all its latent
potentiality-that is and forever must
be the basis of true gratitude, the one
are grateful for life itself you cannot
be truly glad for anything that life
contains. But being grateful for life
itself adds a tinge of celestial glory to
every simple blessing and makes today
akin to the vast forever.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
I~hanksgiving's UpIift

Persons who are modern and I'M
grateful refuse to be preached to.
They do not go to church on Thanks
giving day. They stay at home and
read novels or newspapers and yawn
and wish the shops were open or that
bridge, or perhaps they go to the matt.
e But when the shadows fall there
is no sense of serenity or of peace
such as broods over a household where
every member has received a spiritual
uplift from the observance of a day OF
thanks.
That's why there ought to be an
an ''old fashioned Thanksgiving In
every home where this paper is read.
The proclamation of our president
each year demands that we give
thanks not only as individuals, but as
a people.
If you are dissatisfied with the result
Of the election you are probably say
ing, could anything be worse than
the political situation this year?"
Well, there might be war or revolu-
tion. And the political situation isn't
really affecting your comfort, is it?
Then be thankful for peace.
Be thankful for plenty.
Be thankful for health.
Be thankful for friends and a home
and the love of the dear ones in your
home.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
Turkey Not From Turkey.

1t is unfortunate that such a truly
American product as the turkey should
have received such a name. Just how
it GANG to be christened turkey" is
a matter of. conjecture, but one early
writer says: 1T appears to have been
intended as a satire upon the solemn
strut of the bird. which might appear
to give 1t a resemblance to the porsR,
GUS stride of a Turk. Most assuref~
it did not arise from the native D yf
of the bird, which has no conned
with eastern Europe or Asia. To MY.
pose the bird %meleagris. mentioned
Greek writer's, to have been the
key is quite a mistake. When dis
cred in America it was seer bot
u wild and domestic state" 90
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1915-11-20
Kino Edward Liked Turkey.

The late King Edward VII. of Eng
land, travelling in America In 1860, con-
ceived a liking for roasted turkey with
oyster and chestnut dressing and with
cranberry sauce and for Albemarle pip
pins and Baldwin apples. In after
years. when he came into possession of
Sandringham, he caused arrangements
to be made by his steward w~hereunder
those delicacies were forwarded from
America at regular times.