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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
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William f. Foote went to Alto
Monday to visit his brother, Chas.
r. Foote, and also to remain and
look after his business for him while
he and his wife are on q few week
hunting trip up north.
Mrs. George Wagner entertained
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons
with luncheons in honor of Mrs.
Mason, who soon leaves for Battle
Creek. Mrs. Ambrose Spencer and
Mrs. Guy Weter acted as assistant
hostesses.
Mrs. w. H. Richardson made a
visit at her daughters, Mrs. John
Palmer's in Orleans Thursday. Mr..
and Mrs. Richardson have RECENTLY
moved into the Charles Russell. house
on Bridge street from the Mrs N. n.
Fargo house. ~
Mrs. Edwin Hunt of Mcbride has
been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
A. Ryerson. She had been to Grand
Rapids. Mrs. Hunt was a former
resident here and her husband. sery-
ed as alderman from the third ward.
from the third ward. :,
Mrs. James Gore was in Grand
Rapids Tuesday to see her sister.
Mrs. Emma Brown, who recently un-
derwent an operation in the hospital
there. Mrs. Brown is improving and
expects to leave the hospital in about
a week.
w. M. johnson and family left on
Monday for Venice, California. Mrs.
Johnson went to Grand Rapids
Thursday and visited friends there
over Sunday. This is Mr.. Johnson's
tenth trip to that state. They ex-
pect to remain for the winter.
Mrs. Anna Ashby and her mother,
Mrs. Minnie Define, were in Ionia
over Sunday. She entertained Mrs.
z. B: Gibson and Mrs. Dell Cobb
Tuesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
PRINCIPAL THOUGHTS
IN STATE Federation
OF W0MEN'S CLUBS
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vital problems OF the day as well Is
do the real work of any club. and
the proportion grbws less as the
carry the responsibility Of many.
other should do she takes from an
other woman her chance for develop
ment. 1t is the presidents duty to
see that all do their work, encourage
punctuality. Also every club wom-
an should fit herself for the presi-
dency, by becoming well-versed in
parliamentary law, and be able to
pen and carry on the business of the
ulcb in an Intelligent manner"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-11-22
VETERINARY SURGEONS
PLAN ORGANIZATION

The veterinary surgeons Of Ionia
county met in Ionia last week We'd
nesday and laid preliminary plans for
forming an organization. 1t is the
plan of the doctors to discuss topics
for the general good Of the profess
sion and to standardize their methods.
At the meeting DIR. Kolp Of Ionia
was chosen temporary chairman and
DIR. Griswold Of Portland, secretary.
A second meeting will be held in the
near future to complete the organi-
zation. Nine of the doctors of the
county attended the first meeting.
among them beirg DR.. T. H. Steve
Of Belding.
He-May / see you moment be-
fore you retire?
Hostess--Well, hardly.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
OTHER PEOPLES TROUBLES.

l have been acquainted with a dear
old lady for a number of years for
whom L feel a great deal of sympathy.
She has been faithful in all things. and
is still struggling with heavy burden,
and she denies herself comforts and
makes sacrifices that would be vexing
to a much younger person with admira-
BILE patience and fortitude. She has
some sorry people to deal with-in-laws
and other sorts of people who presume
upon her family pride and who neglect
her in every possible way and then
travel around among the neighbors to
abuse the old lady, etc, etc.
This sort of thing is so common, the
habit so general and gossip to preva-
lent, that it has made some of us feel
indignant that the poor old lady should
be victimized as we know her to be by
those who owe her respect and common
gratitude as we'll as substantial assist
ance.
One of the greatest annoyances comes
from other people who repeat this abuse
which the ungrateful and unworthy de-
pendents heap on the poor old woman,
and thus they add to her vexations and
suffering. 1t is something to dilate
upon when other talk languishes, and
the helpless old victim is well norated
and her aged days are made very lone
some and trying to endure, by the aid
of meddlesome tongues. But there is
in humankind a relish for painful gos-
sip concerning other peoples troubles.
There is no thought of pity or common
regard for those who are afflicted as we
know this old lady to be. They would
resent any meddling with their own af-
fairs-very. strenuously-but they en-
joy the stories that they vigorously cir
culate to those who listen to them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
PROHIBITION BILL UP
I'M SENATE THIS WEEK
(RY Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 16.-By a
margin of one vote the Sheppard bill
to prohibit manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors in the District of
Columbia was put into first place on the
senate calendar today, 20 be taken up
next week and debated until 1t is dis
posed of or replaced by affirmative ac-
ton. Senator Townsend, Of Michigan,
sought to keep the volunteer officers re-
tfrement bill before the senate as unfin
ished business, but a motion to substi-
tute the Sheppard bill prevailed thirty
four to thirty-three.
Senator MARITIME, of New Jersey, op-
posing the bill, said the saloon should
not be abolished until some other form
of club for the poor man could be es-
tablshed. He declared residents of pro-
hibition states are the heaviest con-
sumers of patent medicines composed
chiefly Of cheapest alcoholic liquors and
insisted that prohibition does not pro-
hibit The prohibition state of Maine,
he said, with a population or less than
100000, has more drunkenness than
The whole of Italy with a population OF
100000 900 and no prohibition laws.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
GERMANY's SUCCESSES.

The capture of Bucharest, the Ruma-
MAN capital, by Teuton forces shows
very clearly that Russia, England and
France were incapable of assisting the
Rumanians to defend their country. 1t
is to my mind a significant hint as to
what will be the final end of hostilities.
Russia seems to have all she can do
to keep Germany from invading Russian
territory. Poor France, the bravest of
the brave, is partly overrun and is do
ing her utmost in heroism and self-sac-
rifice. England is obligated to assist
France, otherwise Germany would
transfer attacks to British soil. Eng
land has unlimited men and money, and
it would seem that England has not
been as helpful to her allies as condi-
tions demand.
Germany has n submarine fleet that
has shown to England that the latter
can no longer boast of being Mistress
of the Seas" Germany can send sub
marines into ports of the United States
and England cannot patrol or police
these German submarines. Just in this
place, England is showing that deeds
and not boasting is needed to substan-
tiate her prowess. 1 cannot account for
England's failure to muster a sufficient
force to compel Germany to leave alone
those helpless Serbians, Rumanians and
other small kingdoms in this season of
dire trial and heavy losses. If they are
ever to be helpful the time is now. IT
is a pitiful story that the Belgians are
telling us, and 1 feel like asking why
England does not rise in might and
majesty to save Belgians fIo ON slavery
in Germany.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
THUS started my friendship with

N HUS started my friendship with
Lucy Ludlow. From that time on
my lot became an easier one.
Also, of course, l was gaining more as
surance and more knowledge of the
work. l was able now to meet the
smart patrons who came into the depart
ment with something of the air of the
other girls. / could talk quite glibly of
Paris models" and 1 had even made a
What pleased me most, though, was that
Lucy was treating me more and more
as though 1 were a friend.
She was a tall, blond girl with reg
ular features, very little wavy hair,
which she arranged to advantage about
her face and then supplemented with
enormous shining coils of borrowed
glory. l think her greatest attraction
was her appearance of fastidious clean
illness. She was one of those golden
girls who seem filled with a soft warm
light which radiates pinkly from her
finger tips and ears. And to me she
seemed to know so much! All the store
house Of worldly wisdom was hers. AL
most her every sentence was a revela-
ton to me- l listened with awe and adj
miration when she talked. And, natur-
ally, this was not without it's effect upon
her. Lucy began to call me "a good
Kid" to slip her arm about my waist in
our moments of leisure i'm the store; and
even to defend and explain my ignorance
when the other girls would have laughed
at me.
So when, at the end of my second week
in Silbersteins, Lucy asked me If l
would care to dine with her on the fol-
lowing night. 1 was delighted
"There'n just be the two of u.s." she
explained. II have three rooms and bath
uptown, and I've got a little niger who
takes care of my place and gets the din
ner. If you come up with me We'll have
a chance to get better acquainted. You
place, do your"
ooh. MOI" 1 told her eagerly. I'D love
to have dinner with you" And then a
little wistfully: II never had a girl
friend in all my life. I'll have to ask
my mother, of course, if can come, but
I'm sure she'll let me-"
ASK your mother?" repeated Lucy.
do you mean to say you pay any atten-
ton to what your mother says, when you
earn your. own living?"
But, you see, 1 don't quite earn my
own living" 1 explained. Pm just a
beginner here. So the money 1 get
doesn't nearly pay for my clothes and
things. I'm not experienced; l don't
earn a lot the way you do
To my surprise 1 saw the slow color
flow from Lucy's throat to her cheeks.
WELL" she said awkwardly, you'll
learn. Ask your mother if you like.
Well go home to my place straight from
the store"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19

saving for it and all that! Save your
energy for some one else. But" and he
looked at me more critically. You've
done pretty well with yourself. Turn
around"
1 obeyed him.
Not so bad he said to himself. How
old are you?"
Seventeen" 1 answered.
He put his hand Son my shoulder and
drew me nearer to the light.
mo stuff on your face. either" he
commented. "All the real thing. Well
you know. with a little teaching you
might do. You've got your nerve, have
to hand you that! What did you tell
me before? Any experienced"
NO" answered in a very low voice.
Live homer" he asked 1--WE don't
give much here. you know. to start you"
II live home" 1 answered. "Pll take
whatever salary you'll give me-"
There was silence for a moment. The
man walked to his desk, seemed think
ing, and then turned back to me. d.
"All right" he said, "Pll start you at
SIS week Come on. I'll take you into
the hat. department. You can sit around
and watch the others for a few days.
Miss Berger is head"
1 followed this man obediently from
his Office down a flight of stairs into a
long, charming room of gray and white,
with plate glass mirrors, and hats
blooming in the showcases like great
exotic flowers. A tall, marvellous per-
son came toward us down the room. She
moved so smoothly it was as though she
were on wheels. Her gown dragged be-
hind her over the thick carpet with a
soft, feminine sound Her face was
flawless, as smooth and hard as a paint
ing on ivory.
"Yes?" she said deferentially TO the
little man who stood beside me.
"A new girl for you, Miss Berger;
teach her the ropes" said the head of the
department, and he added in a cool voice.
Take little trouble with ner, will you ?
She looks to me as though she would
make good. AS far as L am concerned,
L think she'll be all right when she
learns a little more"
The cool eyes of the woman before me
studied me as impersonally as though |
were a bit of furniture. Then her
glance came back to the man who had
brought me there.
81 understand" she said.
And even to my ears, utterly unac-
customed to the speech of the world as
they were, there seemed to be an under
meaning.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
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THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS.

\ standard English encyclopedia in
forms us that before the fifth century
Christmas ranked along with the feast
of Epiphany-about the sixth of January
but it was decided to supplant some
heather traditions-and the twenty-fifth
of December was settled upon. st. Au-
gustine and Chrysostorn mention this
matter in their writings.
In all civilized countries Christmas
has since been recognized as a peculiar
feast of the church of Christ.
In England it was a feat of honor be-
fore the discovery of America. The yule
log was a part of their preparation, and
it was a time of feasting and enjoyment.
The name Christmas stood for "Christ's
mass" or Christ's holy day.
The Saviors own name was Jesus and
Christ was peculiarly a title and is asso-
ciated in ancient Greek and Latin litera-
ture with the word "anointed."
The story given by ST. Luke in his
gospel has been the accepted story OF
the birth of Christ. Many of the finest
artists of ancient times have painted
pictures of the Madonna and the Holy
Child Just as the story of the woman
who anointed the feet of Jesus has been
told, so the story of Christ has been
told in every civilized nation on the
globe. The Protestant churches and the
Roman Catholic and Greek churches en-
phasize the miracles of the infant Jesus
and the anostles' creed is recited in their
churches on both continents.
The celebrations in Roman Catholic
countries are different from those IN
northern Europe. In Rome, Italy, II is
a quiet, solemn day.
In England it is celebrated as it is
in our country-with feasting and hos
pitality-the giving of presents and
children's hung-up stockings. In some
countries of Europe children hide their
shoes in the bushes or out-places and
have merry time in hunting them with
the gifts that are placed by their kin
dred in them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
FURTHER CONCERNING GEN. FUNSTON
AND THE BAPTIST EVANGELISTS

of an Englishman ana something at
least of the intellectual vision OF a
statesman, and he did something
more than crystalline into happy and
enduring form the great religious
body which bears his name. He
affected for good the whole tone Of
English society; the religious re-
vival OF that period had the cfhcs
of healthful salt in the national
blood. 1t purified domestic life; Sc
wcve bonds of quick and generous
sympathy betwixt all classes; IL
put a more robust fiber into the ma
tional character; it gave new teor
derness to charity, a nobler dAriEf
to philanthropy. a loftier authori-
ty to morals, as we'll as a new grace
to religion. So it helped to cleanse
the national life. Amongst the ele-
ments of strength to Great Britain
at the beginning OF the struggle
with Revolutionary France is surely
to be reckoned the invigoration or
a revived faith in religion"
1t is recorded in history that this re-
vival spread to the army in Flanders
with most beneficial effects on its NOR
al spirit and military prowess. The
great generals who commanded the Brit
ish forces at that time did not object
to the revivals in the army as does Gen.
eral Funston. They were really far
greater men than the commander Of our
forces on the Mexican border, who
seems to be quite ignorant of religious
history. if he be not bigoted and narrow,
minded in his attitude toward other
Churches than that of his own.
Perhaps General Funston's own re-
lgious affiliation is at the bottom of
his opposition to revivals among the
troops. If 1 am correctly informed his
Church is one which is the furthest re-
moved of all christian bodies from evan
gelistic methods and aims. But General
Funston must learn that he cannot i'm
pose his peculiar UNCONVENTIONAL views
upon the American army, and exclude
reputable christian men from such ef-
forts as they feel inclined to make on
behalf of our troops on the border.
Neither General Lee nor General Grant
objected to revivals in the armies which
they commanded. DR.. J. VIM. Jones
gives an incident in the life of General
Lee while the latter was President of
Washington University at Lexington
after the war. DIR. Jones had made an
address in which he had urged the
great need of a genuine and pervasive
revival in the colleges of the country
and more particularly in Washington
University and the Virginia Military In
stitute, which are located in Lexington.
At the close of the meeting General Lee
came to DR.. Jones and said. 81 wish
to thank you for your address; 1t was
just what we needed. Our great want
is a revival which shall bring these
young men to Christ"
How small and unworthy appears the
attitude of General Funston in con
trast with the spirit of General Lee!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19

= TO Content.
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lost no time. now that 1 had my
mothers permission to go to
work, in following out my de-
termination. Almost six weeks had
passed since my first visit to SLIDER
STEMS. the smart speciality shop on the
avenue. when l had gone there then TO
apply for a position as salesgirl the man
in charge of the department had told me
he thought l would do If l would try
and arrange my hair better and get my
self decent dress"
/ had left Snberstein's FEELING de-
pressed and discouraged. For where
such gown as this man wished me to
wear could be obtained l did not know.
After 1 got the dress from Mr.. Kenne-
dy did not go back to the restaurant
where I had first met him, and where
he reasonably might expect to see me
again. I see now, as l look back upon
that time Of my life, 1 must have been
as utterly without conscience as a
young animal Certainly when 1 donned
the dress for which had so deliberately
intrigued l felt no qualms. Only a de-
light in my appearance, real joy that at
last I began to look like the smartly
dressed girls 1 had seen in the res
taurants and whom 1 so deeply envied.
Sure now of my attractions. with
my hair arranged I'm the new mode and
in my more fashionable attire, made
my. way with no misgivings to the en-
ployes' entrance of Silberstein's. ! do
not know exactly what 1 did expect.
Certainly 1 never dreamed that the man
to whom l previously had spoken would
have forgotten me. But this-alaS-
was exactly what had happened.
Good morning" began when
found myself once more before him.
Good morning" he flung over his
shoulder from his desk without looking
around. Don't need any girls now.
We're full up. Seasons over anyway.
Were laying Off"
Involuntarily a little cry escaped me.
He wheeled i'm his chair at that The
tears had welled to my eyes.
"Ohi' I cried. You told me If would
learn to arrange my hair properly, and
IL 1 would get a really good dress, that
you might give me a chance to see what
could do / made a little gesture to-
ward my frock 1--WE done as you told
me-" said. It's not fair not
to give me a chance"
II told you'll said the man slowly, Ito
do your hair differently
Then he looked at me more closely.
oh. 1 remember you now!" he sud
denly exclaimed. You're the little
black-eyed thing that came up here with
her hair in a birds nest. and a suit
like bag on her. aren't your
l was too keenly anxious tor this
mans approval to balk at his way OF
speaking to me.
.'Yes!' 1 cried eagerly. And my
imagination flew to my rescue. I've
worked and worked. and saved and saved
for this Dress" / declared. You said
II I'd get a pretty dress you would take
me. say it isn't fair to go back on it,
We'll, don't be such a spitfire!" the
man told me good-naturedly. And don't
bother to tell me how you got the dress;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19


MI my going to Lucy Ludlows
Az home to dine with her. Indeed
she asked no questions. She assumed
that since it was a girl with whom
was to dine no harm could come to me
Nor did it occur to her that the story
of where 1 was going might be false
hood-in which she was right, for
had not as yet learned the fine art of
faOrication,-the branch accomplishment
in leading what is commonly called 1.-THE
gay life
AS a matter of fact 1 looked forward
to my evening with Lucy with entire in
nocence. 1 had never had a girl friend.
was drawn to this companion of my
days in e store first by her attrac-
tive appel .ance, and second by her
knowledge of a world in which / was
still a stranger. 1 liked her. l thought
that our evening would give me the OPP
portunity for a long talk with my new
friend and the chance to ask her some
of the things 1 wanted to know.
We left the store on the night she
had set for our dinner.
You two going home together?'
asked one of the girls as we adjusted
our wraps in the dressing room.
I'm going to have dinner with Lucy"
announced rather proudly.
A quizzical smile fitted across the
face of the girl who had spoken.
Thought you didn't go in much for
girl chums, Lou?" she remarked light
ly.
1 saw my friend flu~n.
"I like DIANA" she answered quiz
city. There was something in the at
mosphere L did not quite catch. I felt
puzzled and a little i'll at ease.
But by the time we reached Lucy's
home 1 had completely forgotten the
incident. 1 was too agreeably surprised
and a little awed by the luxury of the
room which opened before me as we
went into Lucy's small hall. There was
large sitting room with an open CRATE
in which logs cracked Hospitality. Be
fore the fire was drawn a glass-topped
mahogany table arranged with a dainty
service for two. There was a pianola
and a great Chesterfield, and soft shad-
ed lamps here and there-all things that
spelled riches to me. And in another
moment Lucy had taken me into bed
room TO remove my coat and hat-a
bedroom that seemed a girls idea of
bliss. 1t was all pale rosy silks and
laces, a wide, soft bed with any num-
Der of beribboned and frilled pillows
stacked at its head, dressing table
draped, with three folding mirrors lit
by an elaborate, electric candle device
Lucy" l said, how perfectly beau
tiful everything is. l had no idea from
what you told me, that your rooms
were so lovely. You must be awfully
happy here"
Lucy paused in removing her hat. The
smile she gave me was a little queer
Not so very" she answered slowly,
and then more naturally, I'm starved;
let's have dinner"
In another moment we were seated
at the table in the other room, laugh
ing and talking, while Lucys neat,
quick, colored maid served us. The
soup was delicious and we were just
exclaiming over a small, perfectly done
steak when a slight sound in the hall
made me start. l don't know why my
heart beat more quickly but 1 did. My
glance flew to Lucy's face. 1 saw the
color leave her lips and cheeks. Framed
in the curtains at the other end of the
room I saw a man standing. His over
coat and hat were on; he had opened
the front door with key
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
ID[ANAof the GREAT GAME
~ THE STORY OF A WOriAh5 HUNT FOR AMAN. w
l%8 By ETHEL LLOYD PATTERSON - ]

department-the man who gives you
your job"
why, l didn't even know his name!
l answered slowly.
Lucy stared at me a moment with
out speaking.
We'll, holy smoke!'' she said 1--WE
all thought you were just some little
numskull who was a friend of his who
was drawing a salary on her looks!'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19
LIKE ELECTRIC
BUTTONS ON TOES
Tells why a corn is so painful
and says cutting makes
them grow.

Press an electric button and YOU form
a contact with a live wire which rings
the bell When your shoes press against
your corn il pushes sharp roots down
upon a sensitive nerve and you get n
shock Of pain
Instead Of trimming your corns. which
merely makes them grow. just step into
any drug store and ask for quarter of
an ounce Of freeZOne- This will cost
very little, but is sufficient to remove
every hard or soft corn or callus from
ones feet a few drops applied directly
upon a tender. aching corn stops the
soreness instantly. and soon the corn
shrivels up so IL lifts right out. root and
all. without pain. This drug is harm
less and never infismes or even irritates
the surrounding tissue or skin.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-12-19

wv that you are
getting more for
your money than
can be obtAinedany-
where else. COR
NSH reputation
bears out this state
ment. The COR
NISH co. has
been establi shed
more than half a
century. and its IN