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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
SECOND CRADE

The second grade have been study
ing the milkweed caterpillar and are
the proud possessors Of four little
green and gold houses which they
are watching carefully.
The second ward rooms are over
crowded and we are snxiously look
ing for relief.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
.FRATERNAL PROTECTIVE
LEAGUE FORMED HERE

Preparations are being made by local
citizens to acquaint the voters with
the facts regarding the proposed
amendment to the state constitution
to repeal the Mobile law. A meeting
was held last week at which w. S..
Lambertson was named president;
Jay Hubbard, vice president and Ed.
ID. Engemann, secretary and treasur-
err of the Belding Fraternal Protec-
tive league. Another meeting will
be named whose duty it will be to
provide facts, figures and details for
the consideration of the voters.
The proposed amendment is some .
thing with which every voter should
become acquainted. 1t will effect ev-
cry holder of insurance in the frater-
nal insurance companies of the state.
An intelligent vote on the question
may save every insured person many
dollars.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
FIRST GRADE

The children Of the first grade have
been much interested the last week
in the telling and dramatization of
the STORY of Peter Rabbit" Monday
afternoon they enjoyed visit from
Mopsy and Flopsy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

While he was about il Senator James
Hamilton Lewis also might have ex-
planned that the Rome that was too
proud to fight died a rather disastrous
death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
SCHOOL NOTES
Neutrality-suspicious.

The children in the. kindergarten
are busy getting adjusted to their
new work. Much time has been spent
SO far in playing various acquaint-
ance games.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Est. in 1889 and published every
Wednesday by Banner Publishing Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
County O. f. S. Meet

The nineth annual meeting of the
Ionia County Association Order East
ern Star will be held in Lake Odes-
sa this week Thursday. The program
evening. program. Mrs. Myrta Unger
order and will have prominent part
will conduct the memorial service.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
In Memoriam

In loving memory of my husband,
Vern, woh passed away September 10,
1914. Mrs. Minnie Walker,
Boyne City.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

The Houston Post reasons that it
was easier for its own beloved Democ-
racy to indorse the presidents Mexican
policy than to define ii.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

ton to big appropriations for army and
navy and internal improvements. They
expect the Republicans to rustic the
revenue to foot the bills for the next
four years.
Hughes says he would like six
months to investigate the administra-
ton, but the administration figures he's
doing very well as it is.
Yes, and the same policies that have
filed Judge Hughes and others with
"a deep sense of shame" have sent
many other Americans TO their graves.
The president has changed his mind
about sending more troops to the Dor
Ger. thus running true TO form.
When Tom Taggart talks economy to
them it is time the Democrats stopped
their extravaganza.
The Hughes smile is beginning to at
tract favorable attention.
President Entertains Five Progress
sives. Headline. Others he simply
amuses.
Democratic papers chide Hughes be-
cause he says he is 100 per cent a
candidate" The Wilson papers natur-
ally prefer a fifty-ffty candidate
The president says he has no interest
in any political party except as an in
strument of achievement" If that's
1t then how did he happen to select
such poor instrument as the Demo
cratic party?
CarranZa isn't candidate for presi-
dent Of the United States. but he did
more for American preparedness in
three weeks than Woodrow Wilson did
in three years.
Another thing you never hear Of
since the Democrats reduced the cost
of living is the bakers dozen"
Mr.. Hughes is criticised for his fire.
quent use of the word now" Evil
IDENTIFY his immediateness is worrying
the watchful walters, who put things
Off until tomorrow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

''In all fairness" asks the Boston
Transcript, shouldn't the expense of
financing Carranza BE borne by the
Democratic campaign committee?'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

The w. f. NJ. S. will meet with
Mrs. f. A. Thorne Saturday afternoon
at 2:30. Election of officers. Every
member please come early.
Official Board Meeting
The official board meeting Of the
M. K. church will be held at the
church Thursday evening at $3.50
sharp, just at the close Of prayer
meeting.
We believe that this is important
enough to warrant the attendance of
every member of the board. We want
final report on the budget from ev-
cry chairman of the committees. And
in addition to this we have an import
ant matter to place before the whole
board which ought to be settled now.
We arc looking for every steward
to be present
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

One year in Advance. 81 90
Six months in Advance. ...... Soc
Three months in Advance. 25c
Canadian, one year in Advance $l.60
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Card of Thanks.-We wish to ex-
press our thanks and appreciation to
friends who in any way assisted us
during the sickness and death of our
beloved mother.
Mrs. Mae Spencer.
Mrs. Grace Russell.
Floyd Puffer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Entered into the Belding, Michigan
Postoffice as second class matter
Subscription Postpaid
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Display rates on application. Card of
Thanks, one cent a word. Business
locals on first page. 1914 cents a line.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

The Banner is read in more homes
than all other local weekly papers
combined in its territory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Democrats really haven't any objec-
ton to big appropriations for army and
navy and internal improvements. They
expect the Republicans to rustic the
revenue to foot the bills for the next
four years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13
THE BELDING BANNER

TWENTY-EIGHTH YEAR
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Mr.. Hughes is criticised for his fire.
quent use of the word now" Evil
IDENTIFY his immediateness is worrying
the watchful walters, who put things
Off until tomorrow.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

LOST-On road between Belding and
Orleans, green silk motor-cap. Find
err leave at Banner Office. 28-16-1
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

After nine days all of the goods in these lots which have
been sold will be shipped out of town. We cleaning
stock of merchandise carried from previous
and this is your opportunity to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-09-13

Another thing you never hear Of
since the Democrats reduced the cost
of living Is the bakers dozen"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-18
EVENING ADEIPITIA

IN population lees than west Philadelphia,
has thirtyasiN fire companies 20 euard
territory and number of persons 10 which
The Philadelphia bureau % Fire can only
hssiEn ten companies of AL descriptions.
In Philadelphia with cltiea of equivalent
size and number of inhabitants shows
equal disproportion Vet the Philadelphia
nremen ungrudg.naly work harder and
cover wider area than their brethren IN
other cities, letting the fre bureaus %
those rnuniclpalitiea exceed them IN every
thing but courage and loyalty 20 duty In
the face of Councilmanic apathy and neE.
isct
New York IN asking for y two-platoon
system. shows that n nine months try-out
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-18

e effect 2 chauss ~ heart on - 1tf tl
hithertc hesltart coancilmen. aaa ihtst q
: feeling expressed that at ths asas|et
Councils next Thursday steps viii nc teHS'
- ctyfiallise the campaign into ieaIsIaIff#
form that viii ilff the Situation - ttt
Fhiadelphla ffemen out % the anfi1etfts
Lut IN which u has sunibered Tor forty
nve Years 70 plan. comuiensurats 90 ih4
sNc and requirements. both 81 hulnahIf4
ana oi An American city OF the nfst cfa4a
W uniform. attended serrtcea in vAf|tan
churches yesterday. and the remarks of I&&
pastors, and the subsequent comment 81
the conRresations proved - unrIeerant
nearing for the municipal iawmakefa A.
and their friends
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-18

100 hours before day OF is granted and
an opportunity 10 enjoy = niehts rest out
Of uniform is Afforded
Tho fourth dny on plan is indorSed by
Chief Murphy and the heads ot the Bu-
reau, while Director wilson Is said 20 he
IN favor Of Us adoption AZ once, The
Counclimanlc objection arises from tho tact
that TO put u into operation would entail
the employment at 5000 q year of some $50
additional men certain metnheta % Coun-
ellis, under pressure of the ErowinE public
advocacy ~ a tRircr method IN The opera.
ton Of The Fire Bureau, have expressed
themselves as ready ~ vote Tor the instaiia.
ton 81 tho fourth day on system. They
hesitate to support tho higher pay propo.
sltion ~ present although they admit that
an average ~ nrccu cents an hour for
twonty-onc hours constant duty Ia unjust
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-18

They 10 not attempt 70 reconcile their
attitude to ihe frsmen with the eoursc
adopted a few years aEo, when they grantcd
tho police. department four times the
slEc Of tho Fire bureau, three platoon
syttem, entaning eIEht hours duty daily,
They admit that the burden and dangers
of \ nrcman's nfe are several times greater
than those imposed on q policeman. but
hesitate 10 srant TO the nrcmen n cOnpeu4
Hation which would approximate onc-half
the salary and hours prevailing IN the
Bureau of Police
Tho awakening 81 public interest, stiniu-
lated by the influence or such popular
movements as that of "E'ircmen's sunday
which was observed IN moro than soc
churches ~ almost cverv denomination
throughout the city yesterday. IL expected
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-18

companies between the North and East
rivers Canal 70 Fourteenth streets, would
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ploymcnt ot an additional deputy chief ~
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thrcc captains at total ~ aGa0e. one en-
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each. The Board " Estimates Is said to be
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-18
FIREMEN BEGGING
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Are Asking System That
New Workers Regard
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CHURCHES HEAR APPEAL

The frtmen OF Thusdelphia. In their
campaign for more modern working condl.
tloua ana Tor an Increase n salary that
VIII give them something more than four.
teen cents an hour for n twenty.one. hour
Jay. arr regarding with interest the fght
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lhey view as worthy Of consideration by
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New Norks fremen and their friends are
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VEGETABLES

Choice stock was steadily held hut ,l.r,s nd
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New York choice sl,au4 90, White potatoes
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folk per erSte, 81 al 30. Lettuce. FIarida Der
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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-16
GRAFTON HIGH TEAM
DEFEATED BY LOCALS
In the Opening Game Of the
Season by a One Sided
Score.

The Washington Irving high school
baseball team played and won It's
first game Of the season Saturday az
ternoon at Norwood park, when II
defeated the Grafton high school
team in a one-sided, free-hittlng
game by score Of 20 to Z.
The game was uninteresting from
the start to finish and IL 1t had not
been for flashes Of speed shown by
local players and the wonderful bat
ting of Bonner, of the Grafton team,
the. large crowd Of fans, which had
assembled to witness the game, would
have left shortly after the first in
ming. A
The local boys scored five runs in
the first inning, when every member
Of the local team faced the Grafton
pitcher one time and Luton, lead
of man, had two bats in the one in
ming. While number Of the local
runs were due to misplays by the
Grafton team, the most of them were
due to good, clean hits. In this de-
partment Captain Dawson was tho
star. He collected three triples and a
double out OF six trips to the plate.
Every member of the local team to
face the Grafton pitcher got at least
one hit.
o. Frashure, who pitched HIS first
game for the locals Saturday. made
good showing and with good sup
port he would have held the Grafton
boys to two TALES. Lefty" Lewis,
who relieved him in the eighth In
ming, made good showing while in
the box and will win majority OF
his games this season II he pitches the
brand of ball he dished out to the
Grafton team Saturday. He famed
three Of the six men who faced him
and did not allow the Graftonians a
single hit. ;.
Bonner, right fielder Of the Graf
ton team, while not having any
chances in the field, had great day
at bat, He faced pitcher Frazure
four times and collected triple, dou-