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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
THE GREATER Durv

The American Economist -
alone in thinking that an increased
army and navy and general
strengthening of coast defenses are
not the only precautions that should
be taken in behalf of national prepar-
edness. The sentiment that another
vitality necessary element of defense
and preparedness-nam a fully
Protective Tariff-ought not to be
neglected. is growing among the
American people. A correspondent
of the New York Sun says: 1--WE are
all with the President in support of
his plea for preparation for defense,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The preliminary try-out in decla-
nation will be held in the high school
this. week. Ruth Buck, Ellen Blair,
Bertha Runnell and Edward Johnson
are the contestants, one of whom will
represent Belding in the sub-district
contest The sub-district contest in
defamation and oratory will be held
in the high school assembly room Fri
day evening, April 81. Ionia, Kent
and Montcalm counties make up the
sub-district and the following schools
will be represented: South Grand
Rapids, Portland, Rockford, Ionia and
Bedding. The visiting contestants
will be entertained at the homes of
high school students. The contest is
public and your patronage requested.
An entrance fee of 10c will be charg-
ed.
Hubert Reeves is confined to his
home on account of smallpox.
Miss Eaton was absent the latter
part of the week, because of illness.
Mr.. Langston taught her classes.
Myrtle Green and Fern Hudnutt
have left school.
The nine-two English class is
studying julius Caesar.
The ten-two class is studying Web
ster's Bunker Hill Grafton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

Edith Edwards celebrated her
birthday Wednesday afternoon. She
treated the children to popcorn and
candy. Mrs. Edwards visited school
that afternoon.
Ora Wasnick of Saranac and Alton
Moon of Cooks Corners are new pup
lis in the first grade.
The children are enjoying making
Easter rabbits and eggs for seat
work.
Mrs. Merton Smith visited kinder
garten last week.
The children have made Easter
bookmarks for their Mothers and
Easter calendars for their fathers.
Geraldine Orser gave the children
birthday treat Monday.
The two-two class is taking up the
last multiplication table for the year.
Rabbits and Easter eggs are de-
lighting the children these days. The
Easter thought has first place in song
and story.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

There must be no haggling over de-
tails or favorite sons exercises at
Chicago in June, says an exchange
speaking for the republican party.
We want a platform as broad as our
country and candidate who is guar
anteed of its sincerity. AS Mr.. Mann
well says, 1--WE cannot win with two
spot" and it behooves us to head off
those aspiring gentlemen and their
friends who are "pussy-footing" over
the country trying to tie up delega-
tions. Nothing could be more Gala
mitous than a convention tied by pre-
mature promises. 1t would utterly
defeat our common purpose. No
Progressive or Republican at this
hour is entitled to either endorsement
or pledge for the nomination in June.
The fitness or availability of a condi-
date cannot be determined until the
issues are made. Between now and
June anything may happen, so that
it is impossible for any person to
say what the issues will be or to de-
termine what the alignments or divi-
sions in the country may be.
There are men in the republican
party whom the progressives will
support. There are others who are
impossible. OF those who have the
confidence of the progressives not all
are available, but surely a candidate
can be. found who will rally both
parties.
This is the problem with which the
leaders of the old party must wrestle
in June. They face a crisis in the ma
ton and in their party. Success is
possible if they are big enough to put
aside prejudice and partisanship and
considerations of personal profit or
party expediency.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
Wisdom Teeth.

The wisdom teeth are the two last
molar teeth to grow. They come one
on each side of the jaw and arrive
somewhere between the ages of twenty
and twenty-five years. The name is
given them because it is supposed that
when a person has developed physical
ly and mentally to the point where he
has secured these last two teeth he has
also arrived at the age of discretion.
1t does not necessarily mean that one
who has cut his wisdom teeth is wise.
but that, having lived long enough to
grow these. which complete the full
set of teeth. the person has passed suf-
ficient actual years that If he has done
what he should TO fit himself for life
he should have come by that time at
the age of discretion or wisdom. AS a
matter of fact, these teeth grow at
about the same time In people whether
they are wise or not.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

but let us not lose sight of another
phase of such preparation.
ITO be prepared to defend from at
tack by force is a duty. 1t is great
er duty to prepare our country
against commercial attacks after the
war ends. Business which has been
dead and buried ever since 1912 is
now just commencing TO revive, be-
cause consumers can no longer buy
foreign made goods.
IF the war has thrown ur Pro-
tecting wall around American indus
tries sufficient to stimulate them after
they have lain dormant for three
years on accout Of an unbusinesslike
Tariff, why not take advantage Of the
lesson taught us by the war and fix
our Tariff now as means OF defense
Of our workmen and industries"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
STATE EDUCATIONAL

More than $50 u. of M. students
have already volunteered for military
drill.
Battle Creek high school enrolls
1,055, if you wish thrill face 'em
for a speech.
The Hillsdale high school orches-
ira and the high school chorus now
practices together.
A new 100-foot steel flag staff has
been ordered for the Petoskey high
school grounds.
The school house at Otter Lake was
recently destroyed by fire. Plans are
already on foot for a new $4,000
school building.
The Hale school at Romulus has a
bird club of fifteen members. The
club meets twice month and has al
ready studied five of the interesting
birds.
Harbor Beach has secured the SER
vices of librarian, as close to 200
people are using the school library
each week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

The new staff which takes charge
of the School Life" this week is as
follows:
Editor-in- Chief .-Royal Davis.
Athletic Editor.-Carl Huntley.
Society Acknowledgements Cusser.
Reporters:
State Educational.--Elva Wheeler.
High School.--Mary Ravell.
Grammar Dept.-Harry Connell.
Third Ward.-Lynda Kassner.
Second interchangeable Foy.
Ellis School.--Dale Klock.
This is the second division of the
eleventh grade.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

BeIding high school opened the
baseball season last Saturday by de-
feating Ionia high to 8 at Leonard
Park. Although none Of the players
were expected to be in mid-season
form, they showed exceptional ability
in fielding and hitting the ball. Fran
cisco, pitching his first game for
Belding, was little unsteady at
times, but frightened up in the pinches
keeping the hits well scattered until
the ninth inning when Ionia punched
hits and with couple of errors by
the locals, put across three runs. Hig-
bee, Ionia's pitcher, allowed eight
hits and despite the fact that he was
given poor support, pitched q fair
game. Bedding lost many chances to
score when a single would have net
ted them a couple of runs. Jersey
showed good form behind the bat and
C. Altenburg, Francisco and Demo did
good work with the stick. The locals
go to Lyons to play the second game
in the championship series next Sat
urday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
THE POWER OF sINCERITY

Sincerity is made up of two words
sine and cere--sine, without, and cere
wax: without wax. And it means alb
solutely pure, transparent.
The human mind is constructed for
truth telling. This is its normal con-
dition, and under the exercise of true
living and true thinking the character
becomes strong and robust.
Wilderness, completeness, comes into
the life from truth, from sincerity;
but the moment we attempt to twist
the mind into expressing deceit it be-
comes abnormal and works all sorts
of harm to the character.
have in mind a very brilliant writ
err who exchanges his talent for cash
in political campaigns. He has writ
ten some of the best campaign docu-
ments for all political parties, but the
lack of sincerity in his character so
discounts his personality and ability
that he has no standing as a man.
He is recognized as a brilliant writer,
but as man totally without convic-
tons
There is something in the mind it
self which thrives upon sincerity and
which protests against all that is false,
against all sham. Nothing ever quite
satisfies this longing but absolute
truth. The mind quickly becomes sick
ly and weak when forced to express
what is false.
Living a lie, turning life into a
deceptive machine, is not only demon
alizing. but it is always a confession
of weakness.
The strong, balanced mind does not
have to resort to subterfuge. 1t can
afford to be transparent, open, because
it is conscious of strength and does
not need to hide anything.
Great minds are open TO the light,
with no dark corners. With them
nothing is hidden or yelled. Every
body is afraid of the opaque mind,
the mind that acts in the dark, under
ground. Nobody trusts the man who
is always covering his tracks. We all
love a transparent mind.
A great many people go through
life bluffing. They are always acting
or posing. They show you only the
part of themselves which they are
willing you should see. Insincerity,
saving what you do not believe or
think, simply to gain some temporary
end, or because you do not wish to
OH emu, is not Only WEAK, DuI COWdIulys
When one knows that he is liar.
he always suspects that others will
know it. and this takes the edge off of
his self-trust. so that he never quite
respects or believes himself. He is
afraid Of being found out. He does
not expect complete confidence, and
this cripples not only his aggressive
ness. but also his executive ability.
Like a boxer. he always throws up
guard in front of him to ward off ex-
pected thrusts.
There is something about honesty
of purpose, sincerity in our friend
ships, in our lives, in our vocation, in
our dealings with others, that compen-
safes for deficiencies or lacks in other
and which gives mental
stability and public confidence, even
though we have only one talent and
fill very humble station in life.
In other words, it is human nature
to detest the sneaking qualities. the
cunning, deceptive qualities in others.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

Mr.. Warner very kindly invited the
pupils and teachers of the Ellis school
to matinee at the Star Theatre last
Wednesday afternoon. Everybody had
very enjoyable time.
Mrs. Ray Rimes visited the kinder
garten Friday afternoon.
Roy Wood celebrated his birthday
Monday.
]. F. Antcliff has entered the kind
ergarten.
The fourth grade are learning
"True Nobility"
Daisy and Louis Memo entered the
third grade Monday morning.
The kindergarten children are
making Easter greetings.
Mrs. Jensen visited the first grade
Friday.
leila Brimmer left the first grade
last week to enter school at Lake
view.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
THE BELDING BANNER

be no evidence whatever that a man
has succeeded. II he can not control
himself; If his aims are low and vul-
gar; OF he is greedy and grasping and
selfish; ii he takes advantage of 9TH
ers; if he robs others of opportunity;
if he has used them as stepping stones
upon which to climb to his fortune, he
is a failure measured by all that con-
stitutes a real man-real values that
are worth while.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

The funeral service for the Jate
Horace Ford was held at the home
Wednesday, April IL, Rev. A. j. Blair
pastor of the Congregational church
of Bedding officiating.
The following obituary was read:
In the death of Horace Ford a good
man has been called.
Horace b. Ford was the son of Alva
and Mary Ford. He was born in JEFF
ferson county, N. Y, in May, 1884,
and had lived to the ripe old age of
nearly 80 years.
In the spring of 1852 he came with
his father to Kent county and located
on the farm in Grattan township. In
those early days a log hut, over-run
by briers, was their only abode. Soon
afterward they built a new house in
which they lived until about IL years
ago, when they built more comfort
able house, where he has spent his
declining years and in the home he
has loved so well.
He was married in January, 1864
to Mary Bramble and his wife pre-
coded his departure six years ago. To
this union was born two daughters,
Della, who is now Mrs. Dan Rich re-
siding on farm near Howard City,
and Jessie, who is now Mrs. Lon Con-
rad, and who has always lived at
home. Mrs. Conrad has been very
faithful in caring for her parents in
their declining years, no mother or
father having had more faithful and
tender care than she has given hef
parents. Mr.. Ford also leaves five
grandchildren-Zora Ethel, Mable,
Alta and George Rich, and a host of
friends.
Mr.. Ford was good man; he has
lived good life; thoroughly honest
and true-hearted in every respect. All
who knew him called him good. His
life has been pure among US, and he
will be missed.
Mr.. Ford was a member of the
Grattan Lodge of Masons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

The things that come into our hands
come not, for the purpose of being pos
sessed, as we say, much less for the
purpose of being boarded. We are
stewards merely, and as stewards we
shall be held accountable for the way
we use whatever is entrusted to u.s.
Ralph Waldo Urine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
An Unreliable Dog

"Come right on in, Sambo," the
farmer called out. "He won't hurt
you. You know barking dog never
bites"
"Sure, boss, ah knows dat" replied
the cautious colored man, "but ah
don't know how soon he's going to
stop George p. Ram.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

Card of Thanks.--We wish to thank
our friends and neighbors for the
great kindness and assistance they
have shown during the severe trial we
have been through. We appreciate
the fact that everything has been done
to make our burden as light as pos
sible.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l.. Reeves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Abbott.
Mrs. Mary Stoughtcn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
The Laugh on Him

Mr.. Jones had recently become the
father of twins. The minister stop
ped him on the street to congratulate
him.
swell, JONES'" he said, ~ hear that
the Lord has smiled on YOU"
Smiled on me?" repeated Jones.
"He laughed out loud. "-Tit-Bi
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
Mothers Simple Tastes

Glow rrch are your chops" ask
ed little girl.
Twenty cents" replied the butch
err.
"And your steak?"
"Twenty-three cents"
"Chicken?"
Twenty-Five"
that" said the perplexed little girl.
"Well, what would you like ?" ask
ed the butcher kindly.
I'D like limousine, but my moth
err wants five cents worth Of liver
Helen NJ. Mead.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
Woman

Oh, woman you are charming,
And poets long have sung
Their sweetest verses to you
In every written tongue;
But none of them has ever
Told why it is that you
Will always leave a street-car
.ot dine gnorW
W. j. Hampton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
Learning His Name

Stranger: what is your name, lit
tie boy?"
Little Boy: willie"
Stranger: willie WHAT"
Little Boy: willie Don't, / guess
That's what mamma always calls me-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

The traveller wants full fare at
hotels, but he doesn't object to half
fare on railroads.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

Card of Thanks-We desire to ex-
tend our thanks to the friends and
neighbors and to the Masonic order
for their assistance and sympathy in
our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Lon Conrad.
Mrs. Della Rich
and family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

An evening call is productive of
much pleasure-if not when you come,
at least when you go.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

1t is hard to convince. school boy
that summer vacatioyt1isys are longer
than winter school days.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

While the fool is asking advice the
wise guy gets busy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

It's easy for money to get an audi
ence when it wants to talk.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
HOWE TOWN

We wish to express our thanks for
the work Mr.. Meginley gave us on
the road one day last week. 1t has
made quite an improvement to this
place, as it was in bad shape and was
in need of repairs.
j. H. barrow has been working for
Levi Tuttle for the past few days.
Miss Winnifred Evans was the
guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Vaughn, Saturday
night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
THE BELDING BANNER
TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR

Est. in 1889 and published every
Wednesday by Banner Publishing Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

Old Papers For Sale at This Office
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

When the butcher responded to his
telephone bell, the shrill voice of a
little girl greeted his ears.
Hello, is this Mr.. W."
EYES," he answered kindly.
"Well, do you know anything about
where grandpa's liver is 7? We've look
ed everywhere but we can't find it."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19

J, M. LANGSTON f. b. LAPHAM
Editors and Publishers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-16
Acid Stomachs
Are Dangerous
aBotr NINE-TE>Tus on ALL
STOMACH riot ufE DIE
tn tttDITN

A New York physician who ha.
made a special study OF stomach aud
Intestinal diseases says that nearly
all intestinal troubles. as we'll as
are directly traceahie 90 deranged
condition 81 the stomach. This in
turn. t. due. shout nine times out 81
ten to excessive. acidity. commonly
termed sour stomach, or heartburn.
which not only irritstes and In
flames the delicate lining 81 the
stomach. but also may cause gas
tritis and dangerous stomach ul-
GERS II IL Interesting TO note
that he condemns the use Of
pa,en, medicines. and practically
ali medical treatment that IL de.
signed 20 act upon the stomach
lining. stating that the best results
are obtained by tho use Of a simple
antarid which acts upon the ~ostens.
OF the stomach and neutrRiize. the
tho source OF the trouble As an
antactd n. prescrih~s ordinary bi.
surat~d rnARn~sia. ~. contends that
II isa as foolish 20 treat the stomach
itself as ~ would be for man who
stepped on a tack 10 rub Imminent
on tho foot without first removing
tho tack. Remove tho tack and the
foot will heal itnsif~-neutrAiixe the
acid and tho stomach troubles VIII
disappear. Irritating medicines and
medical treatments ar. useless so
long as the contents Of the stomach
remain acid. remove the acidity
and there will be no need for medl-
clne--ths inflamed lining OF the
stomach will then heal itself SUI
ferorH from acidiiy. sour stomach
and heartburn should get small
bottle Of hisurated maEne-is from
their druggist and take teaspoon
ful In a quarter OF a glass Of hot or
cold water after each meal. repeat
ing In Is minutes. N necessary. this
being tho dose which the doctor has
found most efficacloua In all cases
--AdNertIsemcnt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-16
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-16
Try This If You
Have Dandruff

There In one sure way that new
or fails 10 remove dandruf com
pletely and that In to dissolve ".
This destroys II entirely. To do
this. just get about four ounces OF
plain. ordinary liquid arvon; apply
II at night when retiring; use
enough 10 moisten the scalp and
rub II in gently with the finger
tips.
BY morning most, II not all. or
your dsndr1lff will BIO gone. and
three or four more applications
will completely dissolve and en-
tirely destroy every single sign and
trace OF II. no matter how much
daniruff you may have.
You will find. too, that all itch.
Ing and digging OF the scalp Will
stop Instantly. and your hair will
be fluffy, lustrous. glossy. silky
and soft. and look and feel a hun
bred times better
You can get liquid aryon at any
drug store. II IL inexpensive. and
four ounces is all you will need.
This simple remedy has never been
known TO fail-AdYertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-16
Won TIRPITZ
RESIGNS JOB
AS NAVAL HEAD

ThE HAGUE. March ia
Resignation yesterday OF Grand
Admiral Won Tirpltx OF the
German navy means an end 10
the a,semp, 20 force ruthless
submarine attacks on belll9er>
ent vessels. according TO re-
liable adsiees today,
II caused rejoicing among
Berlin citizens who are anxious
TO preserve good relations with
the United States.
The resignation was eonsld-
cred . personal triumph for
Imperial Chancellor Won Beth
mann.Hoil~eg. who 10 a strong
advocate o. eoneiliation with
America.
The resignation came on the eve
~ the opening 81 a reichstsg ses
sion. at which Won Tlrpitz support
ers planned war on Hollwcg
program.
HollwcE. returning from a cor
ference with tho kaiser at Verduu
declared the ruler supported him.
Won Tirpiix then resigned. an
Admiral Won Capelle. director o
the sdmiraity's administration ds
partment. was appointed his ten
pornry successor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-03-16
TODAY'S BEAUTY HELP

You can keep your hair At us
very best by washing II with tea
spooufui OF canthrox dissolved In a
cur Of hot water. aftervard rims
snr thoroughly with clear water.
One finds that the hair dries quick
" and evenly, Is unstreaked.
bright. soft and very furry, so nut
" in fact. that II looks more aound-
ant than IL is. and 30 soft that ar
ranging II becomes pleasure.
This simple. inexpensive shampoo
cleanses the hair and scalp thor
ouxhiy OF all dandruH and dirt. and
leaves a clean. wholesome feeling
An scalp irritation win disappear.
and the hair will be brighter and
xlossler than ever before.-Adver-
tIsement-