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The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

learning something. aren't they, when
they learn baby TALK
Since my own boy came I have
been making a serious study OF educs-
tional methods and I have come to the
conclusion that baby talk is absolutely
senseless. Children should never be
encouraged to persist in the use OF
foolish names and garbled pronuncia-
tions just because we think they
sound cute. They spend nervous
energy in learning them in the FIRST
place, and then more nervous energy
in unlearning them and learning the
right way; whereas that second in
stallment Of nervous energy might
have been applied TO the acquisition
Of new knowledge and they would
have been that much farther along in
their preparation for life
Il read not long ago" she went on,
IAN interesting life OF the great Ger
man professor OF law, Karl witte, and
! have got hold OF some good ideas
for the education Of my son Dr.
Whites father believed that children
should begin TO be educated as soon
as they begin to notice anything. One
Of his theories was that a child should
be drilled in accuracy Of speech, be-
cause training in that is a great help
in training the brain to accuracy and
precision Of thought. Surely the ca
reer OF DR.. witte, who was such a
wonderful scholar for all the eighty
three years of his life, is ample proof
Of the truth OF the theory! When I
read that I made up my mind to give
my boy every advantage I could from
the very beginning. So We have be-
gun on his speech. We never talk
baby talk to him ourselves, nor do I
allow the maids or chance visitors to
do so. He may not be a Witte, but
he shall have every opportunity to
make the best Of himself that We can
give HIM"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01
Aunt Chatty's Mothers Club
Conducted by Mrs. Charity Brush
BABY TALK.

THIS real Mothers Club for the benefit Of mothers everywhere
who struggling with questions of discipline training eduea
ton. clothing for the children Write Aunt Chay Of problems
which vxns and she will advise and help solution Of
them Write to her, too OF discoveries methods you have
found successful smoothing the rough path, of life for the tender
childish feet that through TIE Mothers Club your experience be Of
benefit other mothers who still tangled IL. web of pee you
have so happily unraveled.
Cooperation the of business; why
the business of motherhood that highest and hoes calling which
has been and always will be woman of glory what
other of usefulness be opened her1 Address Mrs Charity
Brush of this paper.
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SCIATICA.

you Of one case and you can follow
the same course. A young woman was
roubled so for over a year, and practi-
cally cured It by washing the head twice
a day with soap, then rubbing kerosene
into the bald patches.
Stomach: Pain in the gastric region,
with acid eructations. may develop into
ulcer. 1 would avoid all starchy foods
Take pure genuine olive oil. This re-
duces hyperacidity and lubricates the
parts. A famous London physician gives
a teaspoonful Of bicarbonate of soda in
Iimewater favored with mint, and in
slant relief follows
Mrs. L.: I will give you a wash that
YOU can daub on the mouth ulcers and
use as a mouth wash, too: Potassium
chlorate. 50 grains; phenol, 2 grains
Elycerin' ounce; water, s ounces
Housework: An article on red hands
appeared in these columns December 4.
1915. Keep the following mixture in both
kitchen and bathroom, and always rub II
well into the hands after they have been
in water: Borax, l dram; tincture OF
benzoin, dram; glycerin, l ounce; rose
water. ounces. Mix and allow to stand
a day before using.
tCoucriCht ls6.)
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viii aid the expectant
mother In conserving
her health, her
strength, her mental
reposs and the ab-
sence Of yexai o us
pains Is a subject Of
vast moment. Among
the recognized helps Is
Q splendid rem { dy
known as Mothers 8
Friend" Applied to
the muscles Il sinks In
deeply to make them
finn and plant, Il thus
Hfta fhe strain or
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(CopSright, lsls.)
Shoes a Horse at 80.

Kansas City, April 3o.-That he intend
ed shoeing a horse on his Goth birthday
has been the assertion of Josiah Collins,
and when the birthday rolled around Mr..
Collins was on the job. Friends of Mr..
Collins claim for him the distinction OF
being the Oldest active horseshoer In
Missouri II not in the United statea
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01
pACTICALH LHEALIHIALH
OLiHiaNWkitney'MlC

s5btsets
leading nsEaE have
has
with
wills all
.houIdb be sddre.se sse of paper
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II you were quite sure yourself It was
right would you have written to ask
me about Il? The very fact that you
question the propriety Of the act shows
that you recognize it as an improper
familiarity.
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Answers to Correspondents.

Annie D. asks: DO you think Il Is
wrong to let a young man put his arm
around me when we are out riding to-
gether?"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

The President and Mrs. Wilson attend
ed services yesterday morning at the
Central Presbyterian Church and spent
the late afternoon hours motoring.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

Nine de Zaldivar. wife OF the Minister
OF Salvador. entertained a small company
at luncheon yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01
Bird MANNh

will restore the song to cage birds, will
prevent their ailments. II given durin Z
the season of shedding feathers, It will
carry the little musician through this
critical period without the loss Of song.
Sent by mail for 15c. in stamps. Sold by
druggists. Bird Book free. The PhilS.
Bird Food Co. .40oN. Sd St.. Philsd's. Pa.
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Answers to Queries.

Leonia: Patchy badness Is certainly
most distressing condition. I viii tell
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01
The Boy Is Father
to the Man

Old sayings like this are fraught with
d most important meaning. And what
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01
TOMORROW'S MENU.
BREAKFAST.
Graham Mush and Dates
Broiled Bacon
Corn Bread. Coffee.

LUNCHEON OR SUPPER
Ham Croquettes.
Potato Chips. Graham Bread Sandwiches.
Radishes-
Grapefruit in Cupes
DINNER.
Celery Soup.
Cold Roast Lamb.
Mashed Potatoes Sliced TomstSs.
Cream Cheese Salad
Boiled Custard.
Graham Mush and Dates: Mix a cup
full of graham flour with a cupful o.
cold water and pour slowly into two cup
fuls of bubbling salted water. Let cool
an hour. Just before the mush has fin
ished cooking, add a cupful of dates
stoned and quartered.
Ham croquettes: Mix a cupful of fine
ly chopped cooked ham with cupful ot
bread crumbs and two. of mashed pota,
toes. Add little cayenne pepper, anC
a large tablespoonful of butter and thre,
well beaten eggs. Form into croquettes
dip in beaten egg. and crumbs, and fr,
brown tn deep fat
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

Mrs. V. L asks: How old should
baby be TO get teeth"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

Babies cut their teeth at different ages,
My first little girl cut her tirst tooth
ten days before she was four months
old: my second was eight months old
before her teeth began 10 come. Some
cut their teeth even later than that, be-
lieve. but anywhere from four to eight
months is about the usual period.
Ella R.: I would not advise you 70
leave home under the circumstances
Your mother needs your help in the
home, and the fact that you do not like
the man who is to become your step
father should not make you turn your
back to your duty to your mother. You
and the new stepfather may become the
best Of friends-who knows?
(CopyaSht, Isl6.l
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

Mrs. William Barrett RIdgely was
hostess at tea yesterday afternoon, en-
tertaining in compliment to Mr.. and Mrs
George Deerlng.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

Mr.. Neal Power was host at dinner last
evening in honor Of his sister, Miss May
dalton Power. and her hance, Lieut..
William T. Lightle. U. S. N.
Mr.. Power, who resides in San Fran
cisco and has come to Washington for
the marriage Of Miss Power and Lieut..
Lightle, which will take place tomorrow,
Is the guest OF his mother, Mrs. James
dalton Power! at the Parkwood.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01
HOROSCOPE.

THE stars incline, but do not compel "
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

The Congressional Club will entertain
Miss Leila Collins in song recital as the
guest of honor on Friday afternoon, May
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Studley, Miss Flea
nor Studley and Mrs. A. F. Studley. OF
wellesley Hills, Mass, are at the Shore
ham for four or five days on their way
to Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-01

The annual meeting of the Washing
ton Section, Council of Jewish Women,
viii take place in the vestry of the
Eighth Street Temple this evening at
7So o'clock. There Will bs election Of
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
START PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
ShIawassee County Forces O,ganize
and Hear Speakers.

Mobilization of the dry forces OF
Shiawassee county, to aid in driving
the liquor business out of Michigan,
was effected at a meeting held at
the First M. e. church Wednesday
afternoon, while telling blows at the
liquor traffic were driven home by
the speakers at the mass meeting a
the church during the evening. "A
conservative estimate places the
number that attended Wednesday
evening at 400.
The meetings were in charge Of
the state anti-saloon league, which
was represented by Rev. Edward
Simpson, superintendent of the De-
troit district. Rev. Simpson brought
with him, ex-Congressman Botkin
of Kansas, DR.. Lucy Kirke Peel Of
Lansing, and Prof. Carroll, the lat
ter a soloist. The speeches Of Mr.
Botkin and of DR.. Peel thrilled and
convinced the audience, while the
singing of Prof. Carroll was treat.
During the afternoon, an execu-
tive committee of fourteen was NAM
ed to have charge Of the dry work
here. Steps toward raising $4,000
for the campaign were taken, and a
considerable amount was pledged at
the meeting.
Following are the members Of the
committee: e. o. Dewey, d. M.
Christian, w. A. Upham, Owosso;
George E. DeLong, and B. P. Hicks,
Durand; Otto Euler, Bancroft; Guy
Braden, Burns; c. P. Cline, Owosso;
w. A. McMullen, Corunna; Mr.. Put
man, Laingsburg; H. w. Wallace,
Perry; James Hopson, Jr., New Ha-
ven; Frank B. Clark, Vernon and
Fred Love, Owosso township.
The speeches of Mr.. Botkin and
Dr. Peel follow:
Mr.. Botkin said in part:
kansas became state January
20, 1861. Early in statehood she
became impressed that the saloon
was a serious detriment to society
and would prevent the development
of the young commonwealth along
Continued on pageS) s
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Ministerial Association.

An interesting meeting of the Shi-
awassee County Ministerial associa-
tion was held in Morrice, Monday.
A principal feature of the morning
program was the address given by
Rev. Frederick Sprague, pastor of
the Bancroft Congregational church,
who used for his subject, christian
Stewardship"
A committee to make arrange
ments for the annual picnic to be
held the first Tuesday in June, was
appointed as follows: A. Ostroth,
Evangelical church, Owosso; H. A.
Waite, Baptist church, Owosso;
c. e. Doty, M. e. church, Corunna.
AT noon, an elegant dinner was
served by the ladies of the M. E.
church. Covers were laid for fifteen
In the afternoon, Rev. ]. B. Wal
lace, pastor of Asbury church, Owos-
so, gave an interesting address on
THE Church and Social Service"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05

Shiawassee County Republicans, Pro.
gressIves and Former Democrats
Unite In Cheering Predictions
Of Republican Success IN
1916 Campaign at Big
Banquet

With the single exception of an
eleventh hour demand for tickets, and
the failure of those to report sales who
had tickets to sell, which resulted in
the sale of greater number than could
be accommodated at the tables, the
twelfth banquet of the Shiawassee
County Repu blican Club held in the
new armory on Friday evening last
will be accorded the place of honor in
the unbroken list of successes. The
attendance was record. breaker, more
than hundred greater than ever be-
fore; II Q balcony was filled throughout
the evening by a large number of
ladies who were apparently as in.
terested in the addresses of the evening
as were the banqueters and their
presence added not little to the en-.
joyment of the occasion. The banquet
itself was well prepared and served by
the ladies of the Congregational church,
who were somewhat disappointed tn 1T
the Club had not asked that tables be
provided for possible over. flow beyond
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05

the 500 places contracted for and who
could easily have served all those who
were compelled to go elsewhere for
their dinner, Preceding the opening of
the doors to the auditorium sreception
was rendered the visitors, including
beside the speakers of the evening,
several state officials, sspirants for
places on the Republican state ticket
and number of prominent citizens of
the Sth district who were present at the
district convention in the afternoon.
The preparations for the banquet had
been 30 well cared for by the officers
and committees that nothing was over
looked and credit is due all who had a
part therein.
Continued on page two.)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Improvement Association.

After the regular noon day luncheon
of the Owosso Improvement Associa-
tion Tuesday, the hotel proposition was
taken up. If the plans for the remod.
cling of the present Wildermuth hotel
are carried out the sewer serving that
building will have to be enlarged. This
was discussed but o motion was made.
The question of trading at home,
always of interest, was taken up and
many of the members Of the association
expressed views An outside concern
is taking pictures of city school rooms
and it is said that the local photograph
ers were not asked to bid for this SER
vice.
For several years outside photograph
ers have worked here as they have in
other cities of the state taking school
pictures at low prices. The school
board will consider the matter at its
next meeting.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Democratic City CONVENTION.

The Democratic city convention,
Wednesday evening, endorsed City
Chairman w. A. Seegmiller fer one
of the two delegates from this dis
trict to the Democratic National con-
vention to be held in st. Louis noxt
month. This county did not have a
delegate four years ago, and is enti-
tied to one this year. Saginaw coun-
ty will undoubtedly have one dele
gate.
The following delegates to the
county convention In the armory,
next Tuesday, were elected:
First Ward-A l.. Densmore, l..
B. Allison, w. A. Seegmiller, II. B.
Sturtevant, j. NJ. Beckwith, l.. l..
Conn.
Second ward-Charles McNally,
Henry Johnson, A. Steel, Scott Run
dell, John Clarke, Bert Bonsor.
Third ward-John BRANDED, Geo.
Eddy, Elmer Harmon, George Stan
ton.
Fourth-H. Kirk White, John AK
ford, Frank Despond, J. n. thinner.
man, l.. G.. Heyer.
Fifth ward-Samuel Chavey, j..
Corcoran, T. Hagan, John Ryan,
Herbert Hawcroft, Jas. Campbell.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Estate of Albert Palmer.

The estate of the late Albert Palmer
of Owosso, has been admitted to pro-
bate and Asa D. Whipple has been ap-
pointed administrator and J. II. Rob
bins and Worthy 8. Cooper commits
sioners on claims. Mrs Nellie Palmer.
the widow, petitioned for the appoint
ment of an administrator. The estate
is valued at $43. 7lS.1S.
The real estate left by Mr., Palmer is
valued at $4,000 and the personal
property at $4,000 or thereabouts.
The factory established on Bradley
street by the deceased and the late A.
T. Thomas several years ago. where a
clamp used in the construction of fur
niture is made, is operated by his sons.
Harry and Homer Palmer. Mr.. Palmer
invented this clamp.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Editorial Association.

The Michigan Republican Editorial
Association held its annual meeting in
Owosso, Friday, and after discussion
of campaign plans the following officers
were elected:
President-E o. Dewey, Owosso.
Vice President-George e English,
Bad Axes
Secretary-Charles W. LaDu, Crystal.
Treasurer-Geo. A. Barnes, Howell.
Executive Committee-M. HI. Defoe,
Charlotte; G. G. Vaughan, st. Johns;
j. N. Mccall, Ithaca.
Members State Central Committee
Perry F. Powers, Cadillac; w. II. Hun.
saker, Saginaw.
Among those present were Geo. A.
Barnes, HOWELL A. l.. Miller, Battle
Greek; M. II. DeFoe, Charlotte; c. F.
Brown, Alma; j. N. Mccall. Ithaca
H. Z. Cowden, Carson City; George E.
English, Bad Axe; Perry F. Powers,
Cadillac; A. d. Gallery, Caro-; w. j.
Hupsaker, Saginaw; r. w. Crissey,
Midland; E. o. Dewey, q. NJ. Dewey,
q. L. Campbell, Owosso
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Memorial Day Committees.

Steps looking toward the proper
observance of Memorial day, were
taken at joint meeting of commit
tees from the w. r. c.. and Quacken-
bush Post G.. A. r. held Saturday af-
ternoon. Committees to have charge
of the arrangements for the day on
which the nation pays tribute to it's
dead, were made. Mayor James De
Young was named president of the
day and Capt. j. o. Parker officer
of the day. Silas Sadler acted as
chairman and s. z. Watson as secre-
tary Of Saturdays meeting.
The following committees were
named:
Executive-Capt. J. o. Parker,
F.. w. Knapp, Mrs. Knapp and Mrs.
George Brock.
Invitation-Lieut. Charles Lab
man, Rev. Waite, Commissioner
Hanscom, John II. Steck.
Reception-H. G. Everetts, Geo.
Daily, L. S. Bowles, Mrs. T. M. Wiley.
Speakers-Silas Sadler, d. F. Col
Inns, S. 2. Watson, Mrs. Sarah Liv-
ingston.
Music-C. c. Duff, Mrs. A. Youngs
Mrs. Anna Norton, F. w. Smith, w.
d. Whitehead, Mrs. Sadie Holmes.
Auditing--W. r. Smith, F.. w.
Knapp, John Hutton.
orating-Members of Com
pany H.
Flowers-W. r. C. and c. w.
Jennings.
Program-Mrs. T. M. Wiley, Mrs.
Silas Sadler, T. NJ. Wiley.
Press-E. o. Dewey, G.. T. Camp
bell, Fl. X. White.
Flags-W. r. Smith, Hugh Alex
ander, s. z. Watson.
Drum corps-F. w. Knapp.
The address of the day will be de-
livered by l.. G.. Daniels of Tecumseh
Civil war veteran, and member of
Co. G., Fourth Michigan infantry.
Mr.. Daniels was terminate of Silas
Sadler Of this city during most of the
war
A meeting Of all of the committees
will be held at o'clock next Satur-
day afternoon at the G.. A. r. hall
to map out plans for Memorial day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Annual Tax Sale.

County Treasurer j. A. Richardson
and Deputy Treasurer Frank Fl. Rush
have had several busy days and have
found It necessary to not only to work
regular hours but were in their Office
last Sunday and several evenings this
week.
The sale Of property from the 1918
tax rolls for delinquent taxes was held
Tuesday morning Out of more than
300 descriptions, only 81 were sold.
Warren Pierpont of Owosso, Floyd
Bout we'll of Corunna, G. E. Benoy and
g. W. Runyan were the principal bid.
ders Many waited until the eleventh
hour to pay taxes and penalties, which
caused rush of work for the treasurer
end his assistant
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
"CLEAN-UP" PROCLAMATION

"Know all men by these presents.
That, l hereby appoint the week of
May Sth, as general Cleanup and
Paint Up week for the city of
Owosso. This custom was adopted
here last year and has been adopted
by many of the principal cities Of
the country and Owosso should be
among the first to lead in this re-
spect.
This week is exceedingly fitting
for this purpose as the State Fire
Marshal has designated May 10, as
Fire Prevention Day, and the two
subjects go hand in hand.
Nothing gives a stranger a bet
ter impression of our city than we'll
kept lawns, beautiful flowers and
clean alleys and streets, so let us
clean up and paint up during the
week of May Sth., and keep clean
ing and painting for the balance Of
the year and thus make Owosso one
of the most attractive cities in the
state. .s,s >#
(Signed) James De Young,
49,. r. TNrIf--rN MayOr.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05

The city commission adopted the
annual budget at q meeting Friday,
providing for total tax OF SS9, 1861
for 1915. The budget is printed in full
on another page of this paper. 1t pro-
vides for the payment of $l7, 90 OF
indebted uess, but $1,000 will be added
to provide for the paving of South
Washington street, making a total re-
duction of about $40, 900 in the bonded
debt. The budget will be finally passed
at next Mondays meeting of the COM
mission.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Team No. | Wins.

Team No. 1 of the Owosso bowling
league Monday night won the league
championship and mineralite bowling
ball by defeating team No. Z at the
Brunswick alleys two games. The
third was not rolled. The members of
the winning team are J. E. Ellis, II. I.
Stimson, G. P. Bentley, Frank Rayen
and James Watts. The bowling ball
will be awarded at the annual banquet
of the league to be held in the near
future, when the league will be or
ganizsd for next year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Elected Officers

The regular business meeting and
election of officers of the Corunna
avenue Epworth league took place
Tuesday evening. The officers elect
ed~are:
President-Mona Gristock.
Vice presidents-George Smith,
Mrs. Ivah Noonan, Era Alderton
and Gladys Van Hoten.
Secretary-Grace Fosgitt.
Treasurer-Mary Harmon.
Organist-Frances Harmon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Pleasant Dancing Par Y.

DR.. and Mrs. H. A. Hume and Mr..
and Mrs w. John Detwiler were hosts
at one of the very pleasant parties of
the past season at tie Moose hall, Wed.
needay evening, over sixty couples en-
joyipg dancing, which included special
favor dances. A dainty lunch was
served at eleven o'clock. Guests were
present from Ovid, Dstroit and Mt.
Pleasant.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Club held before the banquet, Friday

Club held before the banquet, Friday,
was as follows:
President-John Y. Martin.
Vice Presidents-Otis Mead of Rush
J. w. Bittell of New Haven; H. w.
Parker of Bancroft; Bert Locke Of
Perry.
Secretary-Dr. Harold A. Hume.
Treasurer-Samuel q. Patchell, Du-
rand. a.It 30 l1ni4-nlr ra.al hsln4nl
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-05-05
Charles Simons, Highland Park.
Bernard J. Omen. Battle Creek.

Judge Miner granted a decree of
divorce to Bernice Guidet against
Joseph Guidet, Jr., on grounds OF
cruelty and desertion. She was
given 500 permanent alimony and
was allowed $40 solicitors fee.
Arthur l.. Christian, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. o. Christian of this city. has a
story entitled "A Fortunate Accident" /"
in the May issue OF the Black Cat mag
azine. Arthur is student at the De.
troit University school and has written
several stories for this magazine.