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Belding banner., 1915-12-15
BIG APPLE ORCHARD
NEAR MUIR SOLD To
GRAND RAPIDS MAN
n. IL. HAYES, WELL KNOWN OR
CHARDIST, HAS DISPOSED OF
4O-ACRE SPY ORCHARD

Through big real estate deal
which was closed last week, Oscar
w. Braman, of Grand Rapids, presi-
dent of the Grand Rapids Fruit Grow
ers' association, comes into possess
sion of the N. B. Hayes 4O-acre apple
orchard, lying three miles north of
Muir. Mr.. Braman is considered the
biggest fruit grower in Kent county
and now he comes into possession of
the largest Northern Spy apple or
chard in the state, which he takes
charge of December II.
Mr. Hayes set the orchard out about
80 years ago and by giving it proper
care 1t has netted his neat sum each
year for his labors. There are about
l,OOO trees in the orchard and Mr..
Braman will put men there of exper-
lence to do the work of trimming, etc.
lie believes with somewhat moderniz-
ed methods and special care the full
capacity of the orchard can be secured
next year. A tree to do its best should
yield about 25 bushels, says Mr. Bra
man.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
VICTIMS OF NIAGARA.
Water Birds Go to Sleep and Are
Swept Over the Falls.

Water Birds Go to Sleep and Are
Swept over the Falls.
Swimming too near the brink of the
falls, hundreds of water birds, even
swans. ducks and geese, go over Mag
ara falls to their death each year In
the migratory season. So many birds
pay the penalty for their daring each
year that bird lovers on both the
American and Canadian sides OF the
falls are considering steps to lessen
the annual toll OF the feathered life.
Since a majority of the victims are
claimed In the night, the theory Is ad-
vanced that the birds go to sleep while
swimming and don't wake up until the
rapids have carried them over the dan
ger line. Usually they are killed out
right I'm the fall. Sometimes they are
only stunned and are picked out or the
river below the falls and sold for food.
In 1912, so Ernest Harold Baynes,
the naturalist, relates. 140 whistling
swans went over Horseshoe falls.
Boys and men fishcd the birds out,
knocked them on the head and sold
them.
James Savage OF Buffalo,, Mr..
Baynes says. with some friends once
saved flock of swans by chasing
them I'm power boat and making
them 1y away just before nightfaii.
1t was daring thing for these men to
do, for If by any chance the engine
had become disabled nothing could
have prevented their going over the
s."-Philadelphia North American
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
HAYES -l0NlA COMPANY
HAS NEW MANAGER

II. B. Webber, president of the Ma
tional Bank of Ionia, has been ap-
pointed general manager Of the
Hayes-Ionia company, manufacturers
of automobile bodies and sheet metal
part in Ionia. Mr.. Webber has been
interested in the Hayes-Ionia company
since its organization and is also in
terested in several other manufacture
ing concerns, being president Of the
Ionia Gas company, and vice presi-
dent of the Belding- Hall company of
Belding. The Hayes-Ionia company is
expanding at a rapir rate. Mr.. Web
Der is good banker and business man,
and there is no question as to his
success in the directing of big in
dustrial plant
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
PEOPLES or THE WORLD.
The Aryan or White Race and Its Nu-
merous Divisions.

merous Divisions.
The division OF the earth's popula-
ton according to race Is as follows
Indo-Germanlc or Aryan race twhite).
occupying Europe, America, Persia, In
dia and Australia, about 775,000, 600:
Mongolian or Turanian yellow and
brown), living IN Asia, about Csc, 2,000.-
900; Semitic twhite), living In Asia.
Arabia. etc. about 65,000,000; negro
and Bantu (black). found In Africa.
about 150O00,000; Malay ana Polyne
sian (brownl. inhabiting Australasia,
about 35,000,000; American Undian redl,
found in North and South America,
NUMBER including halfbreeds, about
25,000,000.
The Slavs are one Of the chief dlvi-
sions Of the Aryan race. They are dl-
vided, as "A race, into two leading fam
flies, the eastern and western Slavs.
The eastern Slavs comprise the Rus
slams Great Russians. Little Russians
and White Russiansl. Bulgarians. Ser
bo-Croats, including the Servians ana
Montenegrins. and Sloyenes In Carin-
thia, Carnioa and part OF Syria. The
western Slav family Is divided into
the Poles, I'm Russia, Austria and Prus-
sia, and the kassubcs: the Czechs, or
Bohemians. and the Morayians, with
the Slovaks in Hungary, and the lnsa
tian Wends or Sarbs I'm SaXOny and
Prussia. The theory is that their orig
inal home was in Volhynia and White
RuScta
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
The Ideal Gift

The ideal Christians gift is the to which has been
applied the Golden Rule by putting yourself in the
other ones place and thinking just what you would like
to have under those circumstances.
Once upon time it happened that a woman gave her
Washwoman pair of pendant pearl earrings If not
pearl they pearl and pretty enough for all
purposes. This woman remembered having heard the
servitor express wish for them hot August day,
wish breahed without any hope Of fulfment. Joy
in heart that Christmas for the recipient express
ed Everybody aprons and underwear but those
earrings do ove And who shall say that the present
not appropriate? Gifts of sheer prettiness often
most, even when they not expensive Was not
Frenchman who said, Give the luxuries of life and
| can do without the necessites?" Who think of
the who would rather have a subscription to a good
magazine than pair of much needed gloves? A
person will shabby very conenedy if the heart is
with the thought of precious possession
which perhaps he did not really need. We must not for
get that gorgeous gifts of rankncense and myrrh
given to the Christ Child in his lowly birthplace grow
ing plant if nothing than a blooming crimson
geranium, will be bright spot through many of the gray
days of January and February. The dollar mark is
guage for the ideal Christmas gift What the boy wants.
what the girl DESIRES what the older woman
crety wishes for these the things which shall make
them happy matter if they do not appropriate
sensible.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
LOWELL LAD FELL FROM
SCAFF0lD. WAS INJURED

Oswald Beiri, % years old, employ
ed in the construction work on the
Consumers Light company's dam two
miles north of this city, slipped off a
board Tuesday afternoon and fell 20
feet to the bottom of the dam, frac-
turing his collar bone. He was re-
moved to the home of his father, Chris
Beiri, farmer residing one mile
north Of this city, where he was at
tended by DR.. H. B. Huntley, Beiri
landed on pile of stones at the bot
tom on the construction. He is get
ting along nicely.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
WILL GO TO FLINT IN
EvANGElISTIC WORK

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Simmons have
been visiting at VIM. Canfeld's in
Grand Rapids.
Mr.. Simmons will go to Flint with
the evangelist, Rev. Winston, who has
an engagement to conduct revival
meetings there for the Church of
Christ in the course of few weeks.
Mr.. Simmons singing and manner
Of conducting the chorus impressed
Mr. Winston with the idea that he
would be very valuable assistant in
his meetings.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
BAN NNER A WELCOME
VISITOR TO HER HOME

The Banner was in receipt last
week of the following letter from
Mrs. Lena McCoubrey:
North Adams, Mass.
December 6. 1915.
Dear editor:
Inclosed is a dollar to renew my
subscription to the Belding Banner.
1t is my most welcome visitor every
week. / am still at the same place
and am very happy. / am having
a good time too. | will not be home
for over a year yet as / am making
good. You may please tell my friends
about this.
Your truly,
Mrs. Lena McCoubrey.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15

Brown bread
Frst-Mrs. Ncttie Menkee.
White Layer Cake.
First-BIrs. Nettie Menkce.
Best apple pie
First-Mrs. Nettie Menkee.
Second-Miss Helen Lapham
Best pie, any kind.
First-Mrs. +. b. Seeley.
Best cookies.
First-Mra. Nettie Mcnkee.
Best doughnuts.
First-George Williams.
Second-Mrs. Nettie Menkee.
Canned Meats
First-Mrs. w. B. Travis.
Butter
First-Mrs. Geo. Hall.
Second--Mrs. j. j. Werner.
Best Collection Fancy Work
First-Mrs. +. w. Little.
Second-Mrs. Phil Gleason.
Best embroidery.
First-Miss Edna hummer.
Second-Mrs. M. A. Reed.
Best crocheting.
First-Mrs. G.. ID. Weter.
Best Tatting.
First-Ada- Lewis.
Beet knitting.
First-Mrs. Sarah Gregg.
Best patchwork quilt.
First-Mrs. M. A. Reed.
Best cross-stitch.
First-Mrs. +. w. Little.
Best Peck Wheat
First-Lawrence Green.
Second-Fred Thompson.
Third-H. L. Miller.
Best Peck Oats
First-W. f.. Leach.
Second-Clayton Kimberly.
Best Peek Rye
First. T.. Tuttle.
Second-John Wacha
Writing
-Girls-Annie Johnson.
Second-Boys-Henry Johnson.
Onions
First-Clarence Weaver.
Cabbage Collection
First-Geo. Rhodes.
Honey
First-M. G. Nash.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
List OF fPren1iur7 Winners at BeLd-
ing Grange Foir Dec. 9-IO-U

Apple Collections
First-Ciinton Green.
Secondary Smith.
Third--Mrs. o. a. hummer
Bushel Apples
First-M. z. Kinds.
Second-Mark Brown.
Third-Mrs. O. A. hummer
Plate Apples
First-Mark Brown.
Second-Mrs. o. a. Nummer.
Third-Lawrence Green.
Potatoes
Best bushel late potatoes.
First-Fred Thompson.
Second-J. ID. Strain.
Third-M. c. Nash.
Best One-Half Bushel Early POta-
First-Lewis Tuttle
Second-M. c. Nash.
Corn-Yellow Dent
First-Fred Thompson.
Second-Reeves Bros.
White Cap Dent
First-W. f. Leach.
Second--P. G.. Wright.
Flint Corn
First-James Mum.
Popcorn
First-Fred Thompson.
Second-Clayton Kimberly.
Best Peck Beans
First-Lawrence Green.
Second-Reeves Bros.
Best Collection Vegetables
First-Edward Johnson.
Heaviest Pumpkin
First-Jake Weaver.
Heaviest Cabbage
First-George Rhodes.
Largest Squash
First-Charles Luce.
Best Six Cans Fruit
First-Mrs. Chas. Johnson.
Second@Mrs. o. A. hummer.
Best Collection Jellies
First-Mrs. O. A. hummer
Best Collection Pickles
o. A. hummer.
Baked Goods
Best salt rising bread.
First-Mrs. II. Waldron.
Best loaf white bread.
First-Mrs. f.. b. Seeley.
Second--Mrs. II. l.. Miller.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the merchants of
Belding and the people who donated,
the people who attended and gener-
Gus purchased articles at the Ashley
church fair. Stop next summer and
get drink from the new well.
Orpha Rasmussen.
Fannie Macarthur.
II. 8. Ellis.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15

A huge light has been installed on
Pixies peak, 14,172 feet above sea
level, Current is supplied from hy-
dro-electric generators on the peak
The light is mounted on a platform
and is moved about at will by man
stationed there for that purpose. 1t is
used at night for Illuminating the
beauty spots of the surrounding coun-
try. On clear nights its powerful rays
can be seen at Denver, rs miles away.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15

President Wilson's pleas for whole
hearted allegiance to the United
States have inspired John Philip Sou
sa, the famous composer of march mu-
sic, to undertake a new march which
he will christen America First" The
first playing of the proposed compost
ton, it is announced, will be by the
Sousa band in New York soon.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15

An optimist sees the doughnut.
And the pessimist sees the doctor.
Art is long, but spot cash is what
the artist longs for.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
The Nillionth Car

The one-millionth model I Ford au-
tomobile was turned out at 1880
o'clock, Friday, according to informa-
tion given out by +. l.. Klingensmith,
of Detroit, superintendent of produc-
ton. Model I has been manufactur-
ed by the Ford Motor company prac-
tically without change since 1907 and
the production of the millionth car in
the closing days of 1915 shows a
yearly average in manufacture Of
125,000 for the 8-year period.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness
through the sickness and death Of
our father and husband, and for the
floral offerings.
Mrs. II. j. Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Kelley.
Miss Margaret Spencer.
Belding banner., 1915-12-15

A y. S. artillery officer has invented
a camera that will photograph NOR
tar shell at the instant it leaves the
muzzle Of the gun, showing even the
curious "smoke ring" or "gas ring"
that accompanies the emerging she'll
The shutter which can be adjusted to
make an exposure as short as 10000
of a second is worked by an electric
motor which makes several thousand
revolutions ner second
Belding banner., 1915-12-15
elunderbuss.

In using the word "blunderbuss' we
unconsciously imply n sense of dispar-
agement for the shooting powers of
our forefathers contrasted with the
precision of the modern rifle. The
word itself has. however, a terrible
enough meaning ana disdains all con.
necton with "blundcr." .Bunder-
buss." In fact. as we have it, is a
strange corruption not alto
gether untinged with the sense and
sound OF "bunder"-of the old Dutch
word "donderbuss. which can be lit
orally translated into the English
thunder box or thunder barrel"
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
GREAT PREHISTORIC LAKE

Lake Agassiz was body of fresh water that existed during late stage Of the glacial epoch in the valley of Red River and extended northward from the head of that stream for nearly TOO miles. The area of the lake at the time of it's greatest ex- pansion was about 10000 square miles, exceeding the present aggre- gate area of the five great lakes tributary to the St. Lawrence.
 The shore of this ancient lake is marked by well-defined beaches, and t is from these that the existence and the extent of the lake are known. The lake was named by the geolog- ist Warren Upham in honor of Louis Agassiz, who was the first to make systematic study of the glaciers and glacial phenomena.-Northern Pacific Guidbook, '. s. Geological Survey.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
PAPERS RESENT EPITTHET

LONDON, Sept. s7--A place of prominence second only to the budget is given by the morning papers to the Archibald correspondence and most of them comment upon it edi- torially.
 "No apologies. says the Chron- icle, "ean wipe out the stain or ex- plain away the insults to the Ameri- can people those idiotie Yankees as Capt. von Papen describes them.
 The Standard says:
 .sThe Yankees are not so 'idiotie as the superior Capt, won Papen thinks and are less impressed than he expects with the heroic deeds of the Germans, wh oh have presented themselves chiefly in the form of killin non-combatants.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
GREATEST BATTLESHLP AFLoAT TO BE SENT TO THE
 DARDANELLES

NEW YORK, Sept. 24-The super 'dreadnaught Barnham of the British navy. whose keel was laid in 1914, the most powerful battleship afloat, is about to be commissioned, accord ing to word brought to New York today by passengers on the steamship Orduna.
 The Barham is now fitting out at Liverpool and probably will be in service within six weeks. It was re- ported that she would be sent at once to the Dardanelles.
 The Cunard liner Aquitania, which some time ago was fitted out as an auxiliary cruiser, but was found to be unsuited for such service because of her light construction, has been re fitted as hospital Ship and sent to the Dardanelles.
 The Olympic, it was said, also is fitting out as hospital ship, after having done several months duty as troop ship between England and the Dardanelles. The Msuretaina, sister ship of the ill-fated Lusitania. was at Liverpool when the Arduna sailed abort to depart with troops for the Dardanelles.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

The Assessment Roll for the Town of Ketehikan, Alaska, for the year 1915, is now in our possession for the collection of taxes levied thereon Payment to be made at the bank oi the undersigned, in the Town of Ret ehikan, between the hours of 9 O. clock, a. m., and o'clock, pm.
 Taxes will become delinquent on the 1st day of November. 1915. at 6 O. clock, pm, and if not paid before that time a penalty of l5 per cent, oi such taxes will be added and interesl On all at the rate of per cent, pei annum from date of delinquency un il paid.
 Dated August 18th, 1915. MINERS k MERCHANTS BANK OF KETCHIKAN.
 Town Treasurer,
 By A. B. LARSON, Cashier.
 KETCEIKAN, ALAsKA
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
All Are Welcome AMONG THE CHURCHES
First N. B. Church

Firef ". k. Chnrch Sunday Church service II r.' t:30 p. m. Thursday Prayer Meeting s:so. pun Friday choir meets o'o)ocs First and third Wednesday sftr' soons at 2.30 Ladies Aid Society
 II. W. MICHENER. ps,tor
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
CLAIMING GREAT
 VICTORY
Capture Many Prisoners
 and Stretch of Trenches
GERMANS ABANDON
 VICINITY or vERDUN

LONDON, Sept. aT-A report is syiven out that the Alline in North ern France have captured five miles of trenches from the Germans, to- gether with hundreds of prisoners, guns and ammunition. At the same victory tie Allies took several villages south of l.ahaSse. and are still pursuing the retreating Germans
 The report says further that from all sss;ieations, and after having lost considerable territory in the vicinity of Versiun. the Germans are preparing to abandon the ground thus far held between Verdun and the coast,
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
Ketohlkan Camp, No. 20, A. |

 Meets every Monday evening at s pm. at A. B. Hall VISITING BROTHERS WELCOME
 c. F. Dickinson, c.
 D. Smith Harris, A. h. The quality of Ladysmith Coal is guaranteed by the Northland Docr company. adv.
 NOTICE
 We hereby give notice that repair work left with us must be called for within thirty (ao) days. After the expiration of that time, tn goods will be sold for charges.
 RYUS' DRUG co.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27

Comfortable, sunny furnished rooms for rent, fine view. Apply the Miner office. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
NOTICE
Christian Science SocIety

Subject for Sunday Oct 3rd, 1915
 UNHEALTHY" Front street. kstcninau, Regular Services SunUaN II H's Wednesday evening reading and Song Services at 500 pm
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
AGREEMENT ON LOAN REACHED

NEW YORK, Sept. 27-A final a. greement was reached today whereby the Allies Commissioners will Ob- tain the loan of half billion dollars The interest is to be five per cent with a joint Anglo-Freneh note as securities
 The Commissioners will leave today for Chicago to complete the arrange ment
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
IN FROM WEST COAST TRIP

Il. E. Peekham and wife returned this morning at ten o'clock on the r Teddy from a business trip to the west coast of Prince of Wales Isl and in the interest of the Ryus Drug and Jewelry Co. Mr. Peekham reports that they had delightful trip and that he did good business in tine various West Coast Towns.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
MEXICAN EMBARGO PUT ON

LAREDO, Sept. 27--A carload of guns and ammunition destained for CaTranxa camp, was held by GUS toms officers pursuent to an order from the war department. This is the beginning of the new embargo that went into effect today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27
D. Smith Harris

c. A. R., Arctic Brotherhood; Sec. retary, F. o. E.; c. of R., Red Men; A. R., Camp No. 20. A. B.; Custodian Red Mems Hall. Office Hours from | to pm. Telephone No. 96.
The daily progressive-miner., 1915-09-27

 For that odd job of carpenter ing or cabinet woork, call up i65, Sully will look you up. u
 s--h---
 Send in your furs and get the best market price for them from P. J. Gilmore. adv. Small furnished Cottage for Rent. Inquire at Sully's or Phone f65. If. adv
 f-
 Kindling wood for sale at the Sawmill. If adv.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10
T--->F-s- ssa@ ~
! Am the Eyes of a Child
Written by Joseph R. Hague

1 am the EYES of CHILD!
 am brown, or blue, or green, or black or grey
 have faith in every One and every Thing. 1 trust the world
 look out upon the business of Life and wonder what 1t is all about.
 still possess the crystal clearness of Innocence see nothing sordid or unovey. The pictures throw on the baby brain are magical.
 l am not for sale or exchange nor can l be bought. 1 am Priceless.
 am the windows of the Soul. am MORE than that. 1 am almost Life.
 am sensitive. 1 require Care and Thought on which thrive.
 never return when once go go reluctantly if go I Must.
 I grow weak with Overwork, or III Health or Strain. l resent Indifference or Neglect When am not as Strong as was Intended to be protest a. gainst over-Exertion in the School Room l rebel a. ganst long hours of Study or Reading at Home where the Lights are so Dim that 1 cannot see.
 1 sound my Warnings daily. 1 cause misery to the Brain and throbbng Head. produce count less score of ills that are blamed on Everything but Me. My punishment is Relentless.
 MUST be heard punish myself. worry my self into aching twitching, burning coals of fire 1 cannot Work. 1 Weep. l will not Sleep. will not stop until my Cry is Heeded.
 The Parents of the Baby Body in which Dwell blame Fretfulness, Illness, Apathy, Dullness and a Stumbling Gait a score of things.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10

But 1 AM THE CAUSE
 l Live on Love for Love Protects. Oh how great is the Reward give.
 Fairly Sing and Dance and Thrill with Light and Joy and Gladness when am Healthy, and Strong and Rested.
 1 Thrive on CARE.
 The Brain, my Sister, takes Joy in my Joy, and Hand in Hand we are Wonder Workers We perform Herculean tasks and are Glad
 futter into Being often More Weak than my new born Owner l try not to be Harsh on the Cause of my weakness. like Life and will Live with Care.
 If need Aid from the Skilled Hands of Men who Know Me, who study my needs, who Know what Must Have then 1 respond in Sheer Gratitude
 If have Behaved Badly and caused Pain it is only because | have needed Help. With Assistance these Learned Men CAN give Me ! live until am longer Wanted.
 l speak that ALL Parents may hear! It is my Prayer that you do not Shrug with Indifference or get Angry at the seeming Implication that YOU of all people, could Possibly be So Careless or Lacking in Love as to permit YOUR child's EYES to be Ne elected
 Will YOU Believe and Understand that mean just YOU, the very Owners of the Grown-Up Eyes who are Reading this?
 Are YOU so sure that do not NEED HELP RIGHT NOW?
 REMEMBER am the EYES of Child
 MAY be the Eyes of YOUR Child
Arizona republican., 1915-10-10

Copyright, 1915. by Joseph R. Hague.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-25
WHITE PASS TO
 HAVE OIL BURNERS

Joseph Matthews. master mechanic md travelling engineer of the Amerl- can Yukon Navigation company, the water division of the White Pass. was a northbound passenger on the last trip of the Princess Maquinna. Mir. Matthews is on his way to Whitehorse where he will superintend the placing of oilburning machinery in the nayiga- ton company's river boats Alaska and Yukon.
 The Alaska and the Yukon will be the first oil burning boats to navigate the waters of the upper Yukon and Panama rivers. The experiment. will be watched with interest and it is probable that, should it prove to be success, 1t is said that oil burning equipment wllI also be installed In the remainder of the boats of the navi- gation company.
 The installing Of oil burners on the Alaska and the Yukon will mean a saving Of much time to the boats. ac- cording to estimates of the White Pass. lt wnl also mean that the mode of travel win be made much more comfortable to tourists and other pas 
 Joseph Matthews for many years was connected with the Northern Com merclol company d Fairbanks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-25

MARINE NOTES

e e 4 4 e 't e Q e o e e % Q % e % Q s MARINE NOTES ! c 8 s a s q q 5. s + I. r a q. 4 ~
 The Humboldt is due southbound this afternoon.
 The Spokane is due tomorrow morn ing from she South.
 The MaQuinna sailed south this morning at eight
 The Admiral Evans sails from Seat tie at 10 a. m- tomorrow.
 The Admiral Watson is expected from the Westward on lhe 2Sth.
 The Alameda Is scheduled to arr. rive from the Westward Saturday
 The Mariposa sails from Seattle on Che S0th
 The City Of Seattle sails from Seat. tie on the 27th
 The Jefferson is due 10 leave Seattle Saturday night.
 The Northwestern is due from theI South Saturday
 The Georgia Is due rom sitka on the 27th
 The AlK win sail rom Seattle the 29th.