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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

United States Recruiting Bureau in
New York City recently made a
startling report. 1t is stated that
within a given period Hop young
men made application for enlistment
in the United States army and navy.
OF that number only SIG were able to
pass the required examination of
physical fitness. Figures from eigh-
teen stations located in the North,
South, East and West show that lit
tie over per cent of the men who
apply for enlistment are physically
fit-an average of one in eleven.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

three continuous lines across the State
from the Ohio line to the Straits of Mac
-kinaw.
But notwithstanding this apparently
satisfactory progress in substantial road
building, there are thousands of miles
of neighborhood roads which needs at
tention, not alone annually but almost
constantly throughout the season. Good
churches and good rural schools are i'm
possible without good roads, and all call
for live community interest and we'll
organized system of maintenance.
Knowing that well kept public wagon
roads are vital to the moral and physical
wellbeing of every community, and that
the people of Michigan are anxious to
extend the work of road improvement so
as to include all of our road mileage, and
believing that specially appointed road
days are great stimulus to the work, l.
Woodbridge N. Ferris, Governor of
Michigan, do ask that the people of the
State of Michigan set apart Thursday
and Friday, June 29th and 30th 1916,
as Road Bee Days" and SO far as pos
sible turn out and work under such COM
petent supervision as may be available
on the highways of the State in such
manner as shall be most conducive to
their betterment.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal OF the State this nineteenth day of
June, in the year of our Lord one thou
sand nine hundred sixteen, and of the
Commonwealth the eightieth.
WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS,
Governor.
BY the Governor:
COLEMAN C. VAUGHAN,
Secretary of State.
The Governor is indebted to Frank F.
Rogers, State Highway Commissioner,
for the foregoing proclamation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
TARIFF ONE ISSUE

That the tariff will be made one OF
the most important issues Of the COM
ing political campaign is becoming
every day more evident to officials OF
the administration in Washington.
They realize fully that although the
effects of the Underwood tariff have
been greatly neutralized by the shut
ting off of imports from some of the
countries now at war, the tariff issue
is none the less clear in the minds OF
American business men and Amerl-
can laboring men.
American manufacturers have by no
means forgotten during the present
hectic "prosperity" that the enactment
of the Underwood tariff left them
open to most destructive COMPETE
ton from the cheap labor manufac-
lures of Europe and the Orient. They
have not forgotten the consequences
of removal of the protective tariff
nor have they forgotten the fact that
the cessation of the present great
war spells an almost immediate re-
sumption of floods of imports from
countries where labor is paid but
fraction of the wages received in the
United States American manufac-
turers know that even to attempt to
compete with low-priced foreign
made products is worse than useless
that it is suicidal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
Detroit Bank is Efficient

Beginning this week the First and
Old Detroit National Bank will run
a series of advertisements in the Ban
ner the coming year. The bank is
sues small booklet giving some in
side facts concerning the efficiency
and magnitude of its transactions that
would startle the average reader. At
ter reading this booklet you will not
doubt the stability of this reliable
institution. Read the ad this week,
too.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
COUNTRY is A PARADISE

copyrighted, 1914 by Thomas j. Sullivan.
If you would be known and not
know. vegetate in a village. If you
would know and not be known. live In
the city.
God made the country, and man
made the town. What wonder that
health and virtue should abound and
least be threatened in field and grove!
But while man made the country
towns, God Is to be thanked for them.
They have been as lamps of life along
the pathway of humanity and religion.
Within them great men have been
born and great minds conceived and
developed Behind their walls freedom
has fought her noblest battles. They
have stood on the surface Of the earth
like great breakwaters, rolling back or
turning aside the swelling tide Of OPP
preston. Country towns have been the
cradles of human liberty. They have
church and state reformation.
Towns Not Dead-OnIy Sick.
We refer, of course, to live, prosper
Gus towns. not places that are dead
and ready for the last sad rites. OF
course there are many towns which
are not dead. only sick. They need a
tonic to quicken their pulse; they need
general treatment by community
specialist. or. better still. they should
consult their pride and their conscience
and awaken to a full realization OF
their position and condition.
The wise farmer is looking for the
best market possible for his products.
He will naturally find. it in live
town where there are live, up to date
merchants and business men. These
men are not only making good mar
kets for the farmer, but are vitality in
terested in the welfare of the entire
town and surrounding community.
The live town furnishes market
for all kinds of farm produce. 1t also
becomes center of exchange which
supplies every. human requirements
from a needle to a steam thrasher or
the luxurious automobile. Modern
merchants pride themselves on their
ability to serve the buying public.
They ill their stores with merchandise
Of standard quality which should
make and keep customers,
A live town with live merchants
who are broad minded enough to look
beyond present day profits invariably
affects land values and the desirability
OF the countryside as a place to live.
Let it be remembered that standard
made goods bearing registered trade
mark sell for the same price the world
over. and the manufacturers guaran-
tee OF quality stands behind them In
the village store as well as in the large
city mercantile emporium.
Any manufacturing concern which
will permit itself to be tempted into
turning out goods which do not bear
its name or trademark Is a mighty un-
reliable institution. IL its dealings
with the mail order house are fair and
honest, why does it try to shield itself
from public discovery?
Price and Quality.
The lower grade goods and sec
onds'' never carry the makers name
and are sold almost exclusively by the
retail catalogue houses or ten cent
stores to consumers who have not an
opportunity to inspect the goods or
who consider the price rather than
quality.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
Consolidated Stores

On page six of the Banner this
week will be found the announcement
of The Friedman-Springs Dry Goods
Company under the caption "Pro-
gress." After a great deal Of con-
sideration M Friedman & Company
has taken over the merchandise and
real estate of the Spring Dry Goods
Company and will continue the store
under the above name. 1t will be
worth your time to read the announce
ment on page six.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS

Preparedness TO most of us means
guns, battleships and munitions or
war. The most practical prepared
ness for peace or war is the conserva-
ton of our youth, the development of
health The officer in charge of the
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

ALWAYS SEE THE BEST IN
moving pictures. See our daily pro-
gram on curtain; changes every day.
Our theatre is well-ventilated. Keep
posted; we show the best. Empress
Theatre.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

ALWAYS DEAL WITH YOUR
responsible merchants for dry goods.
We can compete with anyone any
where, and we stand back of all our
goods every time. See us first. f.
G. Lloyd.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
Richardson Silk Company Closes

The Richardson Silk Company will
close June "a for the usual vacation.
Present plans are to complete all the
repairs and changes, usually made at
this period, within a couple Of weeks.
The factory will be opened again as
soon as opssible. In the cotton de-
partment the company expects to add
at least nine more balling machines to
take care of the growing business. In
this department it may be impossible
to discontinue work as long as in the
other departments, because Of the
pressing orders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

ment begins and ends in the protec-
ton of American citizens and in the
promotion of their happiness and
prosperity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
MAKE USE OF WAR PRISONERS


The German system of utilization
of war prisoners calls for the regis
tration of every man captured. His
name, pedigree, condition and age are
entered in a card index and finally a
note is made of the class of work he
was engaged upon before joining the
army of his native country. These
particulars are turned over to a spec
ial central bureau in touch with man.
ufacturers, business men and farmers
throughout Germany. When there is
need for farm hands, the central COM
mittee knows Immediately by refer
ence to the card index data just
where to obtain them. When there
is a call for machinists, or munition
makers, or carriers, or road builders,
or mill operatives, they are easily and
expeditiously obtained.
1t will be readily realized what an
enormous advantage such a system
gives to Germany, with practically
two million war prisoners. The Teu-
tons figure that every prisoner is
equivalent to two men added to the
Kaizer's forces in that it takes one
man from the enemy and by his util-
ization releases one man for the Ger
man army.
These facts, in conjunction with the
wide use of women in almost every
line of work in the Fatherland, un-
doubtedly account for much of the
amazing and unexpected staying
powers of the German military ma
chine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

A FIRST CLASS GARAGE is A
boon to any community. We can re-
pair any make of car and handle
Goodrich tires. Large line of Access
series carried. Kiskey Garage, Beld-
ing Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

DO YOU KNOW THAT EVERY
pair of shoes you buy out of town
hurts your community. You can do
better at home with your local deal
ers. See US first. Smith & Whitney.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

WE USE NO CHEMICALS IN
our laundry-pure soap and water
that's all. We wash carpets, too, &c
a yard. We are boosters for Belding
every time. Silk City Steam Laun-
dry, A. B. Foss, Prop.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

WHY BUY JEWELRY FROM A
picture book, they all look alike. Bet
ter deal with your home jeweler; see
what you buy; see us first. r. H.
Waldo, Jeweler
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF WHITE
trimmed hats and a complete show
ing of Sport Hats at The Bedding Hat
Shoppe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

WAGONS. JUST UNLOADED A
car. Pekin Wagonsl Come in and
look them over. Bedding Implement
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

BELDING SAVINGS BANK;
capital, S50,000.00; surplus and pro-
fits, $26,000.00. Your business solicit
ed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

WE DO A REGULAR BANKING
business; besides pay per cent on
time deposits. Our large capital and
resources are at your command.
Safety first, is our motto: see us.
Sandell's Bank, Belding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

f. E. Chapple is having sewer con-
nections put in to connect with the
main sewer on Congress street. The
one running to Main street having
been giving considerable trouble.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
NOW GET READY FOR SUM

mer with your electric supplies. We
have large line of all kinds-electric
irons, coasters. We install electric
plants. Don't live in darkness, have
your home wired. Spencer Electric
Light and Power Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

Missouri's law code is to be revised
~ commission of fifteen persons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED
have you bank account? What
a difference it will make to say yes.
Your credit is established at once. We
pay interest on savings accounts.
See us. Peoples Savings Bank.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

BUY YOUR CLOTHING AND
Shoes here and we will see that you
always get as much or more than the
same money will buy elsewhere. The
Hub.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
HAVE YOUR SHOES REPAIRED

do all our work right and can please
you. Ladies and gents Shoe Shining
Parlors in connection. 120 So. Bridge
street, Arnold Schmidt.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
THE BELDING BANNER
TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR

Est. in 1889 and published every
Wednesday by Banner Publishing Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

WE CAN COMPETE WITH ANY
one anywhere and carry large line
of everything in Clothing, Gents Fur
nishings, etc. Will appreciate your
patronage. A. Friedman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

IF YOU NEED LADDERS OF
any kind, extension and plain, any
length, see US before you buy. We
have an excellent assortment Beld-
ing Lumber Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
LOOK UP YOUR PANAMA HAT

have it cleaned--will save you
money. You will soon need it. Don't
forget we doctor up your sick clothes,
too, and make suits to order. Burt
Curtis, Ill w. Main st.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

JUST INSIST ON HAVING YOUR
bread order come from home bakeries.
1t keeps your money at home and
helps your town. Our grocery line
will suit you. Frank II. Hudson.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

A LITTLE HIGH LIFE is ALL
right if it is one of our Bedding Star
cigars. 1t is made in Bedding by a
Bedding firm. Try one, see how you
like it. Dell Rowley.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

WHEN 1T COMES TO SHOES
our line will suit you as we carry only
the best grades and our prices are
right. We are boosters for Bedding
and Home Trade. Orlo Morse, Shoe
Store.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
BUY AT HOME DEPARTMENT

STOP AND CONSIDER THIS IF
every consumer of flour would buy at
home what it would mean to Bedding.
Our mills are here and our Moss Rose
brand is guaranteed. f. E. Chapple
q Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
will win your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See us. Bedding Hardware Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

w. E. Little left for Joplin, Mo-,
Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

blouse, which is corded twice around
the bottom and has sash ends in the
back. Collar and tie repeat the skirt
material.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

MAKE UP YOUR ORDER FOR
groceries but don't send it to mail
order house. We can beat their prices
every time. We stand back of our
goods. w. L. Covert, 902 So. Bridge
street.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

THE RExALL STORES ARE ALL
reliable and leaders in drug lines. See
our large stock Of wall paper. You
don't have to pay for any you don't
use. Harry J. Connell.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

DON'T BE A RAINBOW CHAS-
err; you will find pot Of gold ut our
store If you select your watches and
jewelry here. Fine watch and clock
repairing a speciality. M. L. Willough-
BY, Jeweler.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

J. M. LANGSTON : f. b. LAPHAM
Editors and Publishers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

GIVE US A CHANCE FIRST.
Our prices on groceries will keep your
money in Belding, besides you are
not taking chances. We are boosters
for Belding. K. E. Hudson, Grocer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

YES, DO MERCHANT TAILOR
ing and French dry cleaning, repair
ing and pressing. You can be sure
of the right kind of work and guar
antee to please you. HI. A. Loewe,
The Tailor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
will win your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See us. Belding Hardware Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

DO YOUR MEAT SHOPPING
where you know you will get right
treatment and the best in fresh and
salt meats, fish ETC., sausage and poul-
try. We are boosters for Bedding.
Model Market, Fish & Young.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

DO YOU COOK BY CAST 1T is
cleaner and cheaper. See our large
line of gas stoves and ranges, water
heaters, Welsbach gas lights, reading
lamps, arc lamps, etc. Bedding Gas
Works.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21
lust STOP AND THINK WHEN

it is hardware. stoves, paints and
sporting goods, plumbing, heating,
our store is in Belding and every
dollar you spend at home helps the
town. T. Frank Ireland Co.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

The lower grade goods. and "sec-
onds'' never carry the makers name
and are sold almost exclusively by the
retail catalogue houses or ten cent
stores TO consumers who have not an
opportunity to inspect the goods or
who consider the price rather than
quality.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-21

and Home Trade. Orlo Morse, Shoe
Store.
, LOOK UP YOUR PANAMA HAT
have it cleaned-will save you
money. You will soon need it. Don't
forget we doctor up your sick clothes,
too, and make suits to order. Burt
Curtis, Ill w. Main st.
IF YOU NEED LADDERS OF
any kind, extension and plain, any
length, see US before you buy. We
have an excellent assortment Beld-
ing Lumber Co.
HAVE YOUR SHOES REPAIRED
the electric way, while you wait. We
do all our work right and can please
you. Ladies and gents Shoe Shining
Parlors in connection. 120 So. Bridge
street, Arnold Schmidt.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED
have YOU a bank account? What
a difference it will make to say yes.
Your credit is established at once. We
pay interest on savings accounts
See us. Peoples Savings Bank.
OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
will win your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See us. Belding Hardware Co.
NOW GET READY FOR SUM-
mer with your electric supplies. We
have large line of all kinds-electric
irons, coasters. We install electric
plants. Don't live in darkness, have
your home wired. Spencer Electric
Light and Power Co.
JUST STOP AND THINK WHEN
it is hardware. stoves, paints and
sporting goods, plumbing, heating,
our store is in Belding and every
dollar you spend at home helps the
town. T. Frank Ireland Co.
A LITTLE HIGH LIFE is ALL
right if it is one of our Bedding Star
cigars. 1t is made in Bedding by
Bedding firm. Try one, see how you
like it. Dell Rowley.
DO you COOK BY GAS? 1T is
cleaner and cheaper. See our large
line of gas stoves and ranges, water
heaters, Welsbach gas lights, reading
lamps, arc lamps, etc. Belding Gas
Works.
MAKE UP YOUR ORDER FOR
groceries but don't send it to a mail
order house. We can beat their prices
every time. We stand back of our
goods. w. L. Covert, 902 So. Bridge
street.
THE REXALL STORES ARE ALL
reliable and leaders in drug lines. See
our large stock Of wall paper. You
don't have to pay for any you don't
use. Harry J. Connell.
OUR MOTTO is TO LIVE AND
let live; our prices and fair treatment
will win your confidence and patron
age. We are firm believers in Home
Trading. Our interests are mutual.
See us. Bedding Hardware Co.
DON'T BE A RAINBOW CHAS-
err; you will find a pot Of gold Mt our
store If you select your watches and
jewelry here. Fine watch and clock
repairing speciality. M. L. Willough-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Address by Miss Riggs.
Eczema Caused Years
 of Intense Agony

tI have suffered intense agony from Eczema on my leg and other parts of my body for years, and received only temporary relief from other prepara- tions. It is only a month since started to use PETERSON'S O1NT- MENT, and there is no sign of Eczema or itching. You can refer to me- Geo. c. Talbot, N Penfield St., Buff falo, N. Y.
 I've got a hundred testimonials, says Peterson, just as sincere and honest as this one. Years ago, when I first started to put out PETERSON'S OINTMENT, I made up my mind to give big box for 25 cents, and I'm still doing it, as every druggist in the country knows
 I guarantee PETERSON'S ONT MENT because I know that its mighty healing power is marvellous. I say to every one who buys a box that it is rigidly guaranteed for Eczema, Salt Rheun, Old Sores, Blind, Bleeding and Itching Pilem Ulcers, Skin Diseases, Chafng Burns, Scalds and Sunburn, and if not satisfactory any druggist s-saaa -,.@ta.xn your monay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
WEDNESDAY CLUB
Holds Opening Matinee Whist at Mrs
 Allinq's,

The first meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon Whist club was held at Mrs. M. w. filings, with Mrs. filling and Mrs. w. R. Burdick as hostesses. The first prize. a vase, went to Miss Martha Brewster. The second, a fan cy basket, to Mrs. G. w. Emerson. The hostess served refreshments.
 Borough Interests.
 Rev. Albert DonneI has been in New Britain attending the State Confer ence of Congregational churches
 Anne Brewster Tanning Chapter D. A. R., conducted rummage sale in the town hall Wednesday afternoon and evening.
 The Homan Musical Co., gave a fine entertainment in Finn's- Opera House this week. It is the same company which has played at Davis theatre in Norwich frequently.
 Rev. J. J. McCabe has received word of the death Wednesday in gCollinsviIle Of M. J. Muster, the father of Rev. F. J. Muster, a former assistant curate at St. Mary's church. His friends sympathize with him in his sorrow
 Rev. J. A. Spidell is in Boston at tending the Billy Sunday meetings
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
MYSTIC
Weyer- Weimer Marriage at St. Pat rick's Church-Stonington Lodge Meets.

The marriage of Miss Mary Weimer and Emil Weyer took place Wednes- day morning at 10 o'clock in St. Pat rickS church. Rev. M. P. Hart cele- brated the nuptial high mass in the presence of many relatives and friends Miss May G. Bray played the We'd ding March from Lohengrin as the wedding party entered the church. The bride was gowned in white satin with pearl trimmings. She wore a veil and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. After the church ceremony there was a reception at the home of the bride. MT. and Mrs. Weyer left on a wedding trip and on their return will reside in Mystic, the groom being employed in the velvet mill. The bride received many beautiful gifts in cut glass, gold and silver and bric- abrac.
 Local Brevities.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Buckley and MT. and Mrs. Walter J. Shea spent We'd nesday in New Haven
 George F. Emmons spent Wednes- day in Boston.
 Mrs. Stanley Adams has returned to Providence after a visit with Mrs. O. E. Cutler.
 Mrs. Charles R. Geer, state inspec- tor for the Daughters of Veterans, is in Bridgeport for 8 few days.
 Stonington lodge. No. 26, L o. O. F., met in Masonic temple Wednesday evening,