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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

York and New Jersey, maintenance
costs on macadam roads ran, in 1912,
in excess of $500 per mile. The roads
were rapidly destroyed by automo-
biles, and the taxpayers burdened
with these excessive maintenance
charges had reason to feel that they
were being ground to DEATH"
The Illinois roads will be of brick
or concrete. Every other type has
been eliminated. The brick roads will
have a concrete foundation with the
superstructure of brick grouted with
Portland cement. A majority of the
roads will, of course, be plain con-
crete roads. Inasmuch as a concrete
foundation under a brick road will
sustain the superstructure of brick as
well as the traffic imposed thereon, it
is entirely feasible to dispense with
the brick and carry the concrete to
the required level Of the road. By
using concrete in this way there will
be effected a saving of several thou
sands dollars per mile over the cost
of brick roads. The average cost Of
concrete roads Is feet wide, taking
the the country over, has been $4,000
per mile. In some states notably
Maryland, Mississippi and Mime
sofa, narrow concrete roads have
been built for about $1,000 per mile.
Wayne county, Michigan has the
most remarkable system of concrete
roads in the United States. Their
construction began about seven years
ago. The value of farm lands has, in
many instances, more than doubled.
Farmers who formerly required four
horses to transport their produce to
town now use one horse. Where trips
to market formerly occupied an entire
day, or perhaps two, the journey is
now made in a few hours. These
roads radiate like the spokes of
wheel with Detroit so their center.
The great department stores of the
city deliver merchandise over Va wide
area, going now into what were for
merly remote rural districts. In brief,
many of these farms, in so far as easy
access to the city is concerned, have
become suburban properties. The
average maintenance on concrete
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Firefies

Midsummer magic eliminates in
these myriad infinitesimal lanterns
flying over the dusk-deepened land
scape, winking and blinking upon
their endless fight over meadow and
field, powdering the darkened trees
with points of suddenl light. We won
der what they seek in the pail of black
night, what their compelling desire.
Whatever the goal, it holds their hap
piness. But freshly we are enthrall-
ed by their mystery, for science has
has not solved the riddle of the phos-
phorescense, nor poetry OWNED the
secret of their eternal quest. All that
we know is that we see them Graded
by day in the heart of wild flower,
asleep, slothful and ugly, and with
the coming of night witness their
TRANSPORTATION. into progeny of stars.
Much like the souls of men, we pause
to think, in the sunlight of life, and
shell of mortality unreveled and SOM
nolent, awaiting the cool darkness of
death to fash upon the search for ul-
innate happiness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
F A r Nj A N D
O r CHI A r d
$1,000 **.s

arched showing that there is plenty
of room for a large stomach. The
hips are rather prominent, the thighs
somewhat muscular, the legs set
square with the toes pointing for
ward. The dairy cow must be quiet
and gentle, the skin soft and velvety.
These are vital points that ought to
be looked for in selecting a profitable
cow for dairy purposes and cow not
having these essentials might well be
discarded regardless of her breeding.
At public sales the purchaser must
decide for himself what a COW is
worth and needs depend almost en-
tirely upon his own Judgment in be-
ing able to select good COW. The
essentials mentioned can practically
all be observed by the purchaser him
self.
1t is common for persons many
times to be influenced by the appear
ance of COW alone whether they de-
sire to own her or not. That is, if
the COW is in good condition and looks
pretty, to often this is what will de-
eide the proposition. Perhaps she is
good for beef and looks only.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
SHILOH

Harley Decker and family motorec
to Sheridan Thursday.
Miss Ena Swears, Mrs. Leon Eas-
Textbook and children spent Friday
at c. c. Lambertson's in Bedding.
Mrs. Levi Heth called at Harley
Decker's Saturday afternoon.
Those who attended the dance al
Long Lake Friday night report fine
time.
Mrs. Chas. Gilmore and daughter OF
lonia visited friends at Long Lake
and called at Levi Heth's Saturday.
Mrs. Mart Swears and Mrs. Theo
Leach returned home Saturday from
Elwell, where they have been TAX
ing treatments. They are very much
improved in health.
The friends of Theo Leach and
family are sorry to learn that he has
sold his farm and will soon move
away.
Levi Heth had to give up his work
on the state road on account of Ill
health.
Miss Elsie Swears went to Sheridan
Saturday to enroll for this years
term of school.
c. II. Brown and wife with f. f.
Brown and wife motored to Grand
Rapids Sunday.
Henry Decker and wife of Ionia
were Sunday visitors of Harley Deck
er and family.
Chef Smith and family of Green
vile visited at Mart Swears over Sun
day.
Guy Hoppough and family were
Sunday callers at L. d. Easterbrook' s.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
New Study in dine COLLEGES

Statistics compiled by the intercol-
legiate Prohibition Association show
that the liquor problem is now a sub
ject Of systematic study in some
two hundred colleges of the United
States. At least sixty-fve universit-
les and colleges offer courses in this
study for which curriculum credit is
allowed. Many others are planning
such courses for next year, while
more than a hundred have classes
where credit is not given.
1t is stated that less than two per
cent of the men of America go
through college, yet that from this
two per cent the nation draws 7,700
of its 10000 leaders in all walks of
life. Hence it is seen how significant
is the fact that the colleges are Civ
ing attention to the alcohol question.
The grip of the "Great Destroyer" on
our colleges is being broken.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION
First Insertion Aug. 25)

IT FSt INSERTION Aug. ZOb
STATE OF MICHIGAN-The pro-
bate court for the county of Ionia.
At session Of said court, held at
the probate Office, in the city of Ionia,
in said county, on the seventeenth
day of August, A. ID. 1915.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Web
ster, Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate of An
drew NJ. Canavan, deceased, William
f. Sandell, a creditor of said deceas-
ed, having filed in said court his pc
tition praying that the administra-
ton Of said estate be granted to
Frederick Pitt or to some other suit
able person.
1t is ordered, That the twentieth
day Ct September, A. D. 1915, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate Office. be and is hereby appoint
ed for hearing said petition
1t is further ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton of copy of this order for three
successive weeks previous to said day
Of hearing, in the Bedding Banner, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
Montgomery Webster.
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Anna Z. Webster,
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
LEGAL NOTICES
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION
First Insertion Aug. 18, 1870
STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Pr,

STATE OF MlCHlGAN-The Pro-
bate Court for the County of Ionia.
At a session Of said court, held at
the probate office, in the city of Ionia,
in said county, on the sixteenth day of
August, A. d. 1915.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Web
ster, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Charles Krupp, deceased, Frank r.
Chase, administrator with the will an
nexed of said estate, having filed in
said court his petition praying that a
time and place may be assigned for
the examination and allowance of his
final account with said estate.
1t is ordered, That the thirteenth
day of September, A. d. 1915, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate office, be and is hereby appoint
ed for hearing said petition, and for
the examination and allowance of said
account.
1t is further ordered, That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton of copy of this order, for three
successive weeks previous to said day
of hearing, in the Bedding Banner, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
Montgomery Webster,
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Anna p. Webster,
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Permanent Roads

But 1t is important TO remember
that the whole success and economy
of the Illinois road project compre-
hends the construction Of roads of
such durable type that they will be in
good condition many years after the
bonds issued to build them have ma
tured. In other words, there is the
purpose TO practically eliminate the
great burden of maintenance. If it
were intended to build merely stone
or macadam roads the project would
be futile. Roads of this type are OBJ
solete. In the States of Massachu-
sets Connecticut, Rhode Island, New
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Positive Proof
Should Convince the Greatest Skep-
tic in Bedding

Because it's the evidence of Beld-
ing citizen.
Testimony easily investigated,
The strongest endorsement of
merit.
The best proof. Read it:
NJ. Y. Gephart, merchant, 416 S.
Broas St., Bedding, says: "Some
years ago / suffered from sharp cut
ting pains in my back and through
my loins. It was hard for me to
stoop or lift. | finally used Doan's
Kidney Pills and in a short time they
rid me of the ailments"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Gephart had Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Anna =. Webster,
Register of Probate.
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION
(First Insertion Aug. 2

VI lfSI l0SeTIlO0 Aug. Z0j
STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Pro-
bate court for the county of Ionia,
AT session of said court, held at
the probate office, in the city of Ionia,
in said county, on the eighteenth day
of August, A. d. 1915.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Web
ster, Judge Of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of AL
ton j. Moon, deceased, Mary Christ
ina Moon, widow and one of the
heirs-at-law of said deceased, having
filed in said court her petition pray
ing that the administration of said
estate be granted to Frank l.. Moon,
or to some other suitable person.
1t is ordered. That the twentieth
day of September, A. d. 1915, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at said pro-
bate Office, be and is hereby appoint
ed for hearing said petition.
1t is further ordered, That public
notice thereof be given by publication
of a copy Of this order, for three sue
cessive weeks previous to said day of
hearing, in the Bedding Banner, a
newspaper printed and circulated in
said county.
Montgomery Webster.
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Anna p. Webster,
Register of Probate.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Had Eyes Treated

EDWARD Butler has returned from
Ann Arbor where he had been for the
past six weeks to have his eyes treat
ed for relief of cataract, with which
he has been troubled for the past
year. Mr.. Butler is veteran of the
Civil war and his failing eye-sight is
the result of hardships Of army life.
He is hopeful that he has received
permanent benefit. John J. Crosskins
went to Ann Arbor and accompanied
him home.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Good Roads Department
Conducted Especially for the Banner by Hon. p.
L. Cogrove, President of the Michigan
Good Roads Association

roads l6 feet wide has been less than
$50 per mile per year, and in the case
Of concrete road built in Bellefon-
taine, Ohio, more than 20 years ago,
a road subject to constant use since
that time, the average repair charges
have been less than $25 per mile per
year. In the state of Connecticut
there is a stretch OF concrete road
four and half miles long known as
the Milford Turnpike. After a year
Of hard usage it was inspected by en-
gineering experts, who stated that
throughout its entire length the road
was fiawless with the exception of a
small hair crack in single slab.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Points on Selecting A Good Dairy

Cow
There is no one best breed of dairy
cattle. Each breed has its own admir-
able points but the characteristics in
selecting each individual of any of
the breeds are the same and the
points to be taken into consideration
are: The individual must be healthy,
have female characteristics, with a
clear, bright eye, eyes set we'll apart.
Eyes wide apart denotes intelligence.
The dairy COW must have a large
stomach that she may be capable of
holding large amount of food. The
appetite must be good as consider
able food will need be consumed to
keep up the flow of milk which is a
reproductive function and keeps up
a heavy drain on the cows system. A
large, wide udder with four well-de-
veloped teats and large branching
milk veins must be looked for, while
the head is usually small, the mouth
large, the neck long and muscular;
the brisket is not so wide as in the
beef COW, the chest should not have
great thickness, the ribs are long and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
COOKS CORNERS

Mrs. Jameson of Grand Rapids
visited her cousin, Mrs. Bert Storey
part of last week.
Mrs. Snyder spent Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Kohn.
Mrs. Rufus Morse has returned
home from a three weeks visit in
Boyne City.
Lew Cartridge had the misfortune
to have one of his horses break it's
leg-did not know how it was done,
but had to shoot the horse.
Mrs. Geo. Brown visited at the
Walter Fiske home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hoppough of
Smyrna and Mr.. and Mrs. Deck Hop
POUCH were supper guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Hoppough Wednesday
night.
The schoolhouse at Cooks Corners
has been re-painted inside and out
and otherwise improved. 1t is now in
very fine condition. School commence
ed here gain Monday with Gladys Egg
gleston teacher.
Still continue TO swat the fly and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

Concrete roads cannot be trans
formed into mud or dust. They are
built with very fiat crown and a
vents horses and motor cars from
slippings. Washouts cannot occur
through torrential rains. These roads
are passable at all seasons of the
year. Their first cost is reasonable
and maintenance practically nothing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Italy Too!

Without any noise and almost with
out discussion, the parliament of Italy
not long since passed an act prohibit
ing the sale, except within very mar
row limits and under rigid conditions,
of all liquors. The government, it is
said, takes this step in the interests
as workman, and as soldier.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Will Teach In IaGranUe

Miss Beatrice Stanton has accepted
a position to teach Latin in the La
Grange. H., public schools. She had
been offered the department in Grip
pie Greek, Colo, schools but decided
to remain nearer Michigan. Miss
Stanton was asked by the Lagrange
board of education to come there and
make the application for the place
in person which she did last week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
A WineIess Official BANQUET

No intoxicating beverage was SER
we'd at the independence Day banquet
given by the state of Pennsylvania.
This was in accordance with the I'M
animous ruling of the commission ap-
pointed by the Governor that mo IL
quor of any kind shall be provided at
the expense of the state at the ban
quet to be given by the state at the
Hotel Adelphic, in Philadelphia, July
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

Mr.. Hennypeck (peevishly)-When
you tell me to do thing, like fool j
go and do it.
Mrs. Hennypeck (acridly)-No;
you go and do it like a fool.-New
York Evening Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Watch Your Children

Often children do not let parents know
they are constipated. They fear some
thing distasteful. They will like Rexal
Orderlies--a mild laxative that tastes
like sugar. Sold only by us, 10 cents.
cornel's Drug Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01
Treatment For Blackhead

We have some turkeys which seem
TO have what is called blackhead.
What can | do for them?
Subscriber.
The recommended treatment for
blackhead is TO isolate the affected
bird and put it in a dry, well-lighted
place which is free from cold and
draughts, feeding sparingly Of soft,
easily digested foods, with little
grain, especially corn. Preventive
measures are to keep the birds on
fresh ground, isolating sick birds, the
destruction of dead birds and the pro-
lection Of healthy birds from contain
nation carried by other poultry or
wild birds such as sparrows and
crows.
For birds under three months of
age, the following medical treatment
lis recommended: One-malf grain
copperas in the morning and two
and half grain pill of sacicylate of
soda in the evening. EPSON salts
should be given every three or four
days, and the grounds and floors
should be well sprinkled with lime.
SIN driving your car are you sure
of yourself now?"
"0h, feel reasonably sure of my
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

Whenever you see the nasty fly,
1t only means there is filth close by
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

Still continue TO swat the fly and
the place where it breeds.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

"In driving your car are you sure
Of yourself now"
"0h, | feel reasonably sure of my
self. It's what I'm likely to do to
others that worries me."-Detroit
Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-01

We have some turkeys WINCH seem
TO have what is called blackhead
What can | do for them?
Evening star., 1915-05-02

TAY, | expect it amt good form to get
- chesty over your relations. specially
when they're SO new as mine; but
~ I've got to hand it to Mr.. kyre Bal
lard. After three weeks tryout he shapes
up as some grand little great-uncle, take
it from me!
First off, you know, had him card in
dexed as havin' more or less tabasco in his
temper 'ment with a wide grumpy streak
runnn' through his ego. And he is kind
of crisp and snappy in his talk, I'll admit.
Strangers might think he was a crouch
toter. But that's just his way. It's all
on the outside. Back of that grutf, Off
hand talk and behind them bushy, gray
eyebrows there's lot of fun and good
nature. One of the kind that's never
seemed to grow up, Uncle kyrle is, sixty
odd and still kid; always springin' some
josh or other, and disgusin' the good turns
he does with foolish remarks And to
hear him string Aunt Martha along from
one thing to another is sure,a circus.
"Good morning, Sister Martha says
he, BLOWN in to a late Sunday breakfast.
all pinked up in the cheeks from cold tub
and clean shave. 81 trust that you begin
the day with deep conviction of SIM"
"Why, II suppose do, kyrle, says
she, gettin' fused. "That is, try to.
"Good!" says Uncle kyrle. at is i'm
portant that someone in this family should
recognize that this is a sad and wicked
world, with Virtue below par and Honest
Worth going baggy at the knees. Zenobia
here has no conviction of sin whatever.
Mine is rather weak at times. So you,
Martha, must do the pety for all of us.
Copyright 1918. by seweil Ford All rights reserved
Evening star., 1915-05-02
"Why didn't you
tell me before
that you had such
a grand name?"

couple of minutes-er-that it's fine,
spiffy afternoon, amt it,"
"Spiffy!" says she, drawin' in her breath
menacin'.
"Vassarese for lovely says l. @But I
don't insist on the word. By the way, is
Miss Wee in?"
"She is" says Aunty. "This is not Fri
day evening, however"
"Ah, say!" says |. Cant we suspend
the rules and regulations for once? You
see, got machine outside that's reg
lar-well, it. some car, believe me!-and
seem how there couldn't be slicker day
for spin, didn't know but what you'd
let Wee off for an hour or so.
"Just you and Verona?" demands
Aunty, stiffenin.
1t was some pill to swallow, but after a
few uneasy throat wiggles ! got it down.
"Unless, says |, "you-you'd like to go
along too. You wouldn't, would yOu?'
Aunty indulges in one of them tight
Tipped smiles of hers that's about as merry
as crack in vinegar cruet. "How
thoughtful of you!" says she. However,
| am not fond of motoring"
don't know whether someone pune
tured an air cushion just then, or whether
it was me heavin' sigh of relief. "Ain't
you?" says |. "But Wees strong for it,
and if you don't mind"
"My niece is writing letters says
Aunty, "and asked not to be disturbed
until after five o'clock"
But in this case." goes on, "maybe
she'd sidetrack the letters if you'd send up
word how"
"Young man." says Aunty, settin' her
chin firm, Il think you are quite aware Of
Evening star., 1915-05-02
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR MAY 2, 1915

The term without bonds explains itself.
But the important, money-saving device
in John Does will is the magic phrase
with full power to SELL" etc. If John
owns realty mot "reality"), that clause
is vital.
Now, having written out erything in
the first clause, save the date, John may
also write underneath it, at the extreme
right hand, the word "Seal" or the letters
a.. s. (locus sigillD, "place of the seal"
He doesn't have to attach real seal un-
less he so desires.
But he must not sign it yet. Nor
should he date it; though that is really inn
material, because the date of actual exc
cution is always susceptible of proof.
Still in his closed room, let him add the
Evening star., 1915-05-02

And please ring for the griddle cakes and
sausage.
Then he wnks at Zenobia, gives his
grapefruit a sherry bath, and proceeds to
tackle hearty breakfast.
A FEW days after him and Zenobia got
: back from their runaway honeymoon
trip he calls her to the front door. "Theres
a person out here who says he has car
for you, says he.
"Nonsense!" says Zenobia. "Why,
haven't ordered car"
"'The impudent rascal!' says Uncle
kyrle. "l'll send him off, then. The idea."
"Oh, but isn't it a beauty?' says Ze-
nobia, peekn' out. Lets see what he
says about it first"
SO they go out to the curb, while Uncle
kyrle demands violent of the young chap
in charge what he means by such an out
rage. At which the party grins and shows
the tag on the steerin' wheel.
"Why!" says Zenobia. at has my
name on it. Oh, kyrle, you dear man!
I've notion to hug YOU"
"Tut, tut!" says he. "Such a bad ex-
ample to set the neghbors Besides, this
young man may object. He has Y. Nj.
c. A. certificate as a tirst-class chauffeur.
That's the way he springs on Aunt Ie-
nobia an imported landauet, this years
model, all complete even to monogrammed
laprobes and morocco vanity case in the
tonneau. It's one of these low-hung
French ears, with an eight-cylinder motor
that runs as sweet as the purr of kitten.
Then here Sunday noon he takes me
one side confidential. "Torchy, says he,
"could you assist poor but deserving
Evening star., 1915-05-02

citizen to retain the respect Of his chauf-
feuro"
go on. shoot it," says l.
Don't be rash, young man," says he,
"for the situation is desperate. You see,
Herman seems to think we ought to use
the machine more than we do. Just to
please him we have been whirled through
thousands of miles of adjacent suburbs
during the last week. Still Herman is un-
satisfied. Would it be asking too much if
| requested you to let him take you out
for the afternoon"
gives him the grin. "Maybe | could
stand it for this once. says |.
"Noble youth" says he. "You deserve
the iron cross. And should there be per-
chance anyone who could be induced to-
share your self sacrifice"
The grin plays tag with my ears. "How'd
you guess" says |.
Uncle kyrle winks and pixies off.
60 about two-thirty p. NJ. I'm landed at
certain number on Madison avenue
and runs jaunty up the front steps. |
was hopin' Aunty would either be out or
takin' her after-dinner nap. But when it
comes to forecastin' her moves you got to
figure on reverse English nine eases out of
ten. And if ever you want picture of
bad luck to hang up anywhere. get por-
trait of Aunty. Out? She's right on hand,
as stiff and sour as frozen dill pickle.
Her way of greetin me cordial as I'm
shown into the drawin room is by humping
her eyebrows and passn' me the marble
stare.
well, young man. says she.
"Why," says |, mot SO well as | was