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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
CHILDRENS PULPIT
Seeking The Weak Spots

1t seems to be a matter of fact that
practically all of us have some weak
nesses in our makeup. Grown-ups
would probably say this is this way:
Each of US has some vulnerable spot.
Perhaps you have already read--if
not, you will sooner or later-about
that famous Greek, Achilles, whom it
seemed could not be killed, for no ar
row could pierce him. But finally an
arrow struck and entered his heel and
caused his death. He, too, had his
weak or vulnerable spot, which when
once found by the enemy meant death.
If we were studying the habits Of
insects we would be interested in
what is called the philanthus avipor-
US, a bee-hunter. We would see her
spring upon our honey bee. Then,
standing upright on her hinder legs
and the tip of her wings, she would
whirl the bee about with her strong
fore claws until the two were face to
face. With the tip if her abdomen
she would feel about the breast of the
bee. The bee vainly protests, try
ing hard, but at random, to sting its
captor.
What can the philanthus be doing :?
The bee is fairly well armored against
its enemies. However, down on the
throat just beneath the chin there is
tiny break in the. armor. The spot
is not larger than pin head. Here
its tender flesh is unprotected. For
this spot the philanthus is seeking.
But why does she seek this the
bees most vulnerable spot? All!
yes, why does she seek it? Let US
watch her closely. Having found the
tiny spot, she thrusts her deadly
singer through with such unerring
skill as to pierce the cervical gand-
lions which is the very nerve of life.
In an instant the bee is dead and the
murderess sucks all the nectar from
its honey sack.
But our weaknesses are not always
physical. We have moral weaknesses
too. What should we do when we
find the weak spot of another? Alas!
many of us thrust in some deadly
singer which all but kills the other.
Here is a boy who has weakness for
strong drink. Our saloon men find
that weakness, and through it thrust
a fatal singer that worse than kills
They even search these weak spots
that they might poison the life.
But we need not look to the saloon
men for this practice. We sometimes
discover that boy or girl is quick
tempered. 1t is their weakness. We
tease them just to see them get mad.
We often seek for some sensitive
point in another's mind, and then
say the meanest things we can think
of bearing on that particular point.
But Jesus taught US a better way.
He would not have us like the phil
anthus. Instead of injuring or kill
ing through the weak spot, He would
have us use this as an opportunity to
help. Hence, if you know boy or
girl who is quick tempered, help him
to overcome it and be strong. We
must not thrust a singer or arrow
of death through these places, if we
would be followers of Jesus. Seek
the weak spots that we might help
rather than kill.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
CUT THIS QUIT IS
WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose il with Sc and mail to Foley
& Co.. 2843 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. for bronchial and Ia grippe coughs,
colds and Group; Foley Kidney Pills, for
lame back, weak kidneys. rheumatism.
bladder troubles; and Foley Cathartic Tab
lets, wholesome and thoroughly cleans
ing csthartic for constipation, biliousness.
headache and sluggish bowels. You will
also receive, free OF charge, Foley's
Family Almanac. containing Alphabet
for Children and Health Hints";
Foley's Booklet on Kidney Diseases"
and q few simple suggestions for those
having kidney and bladder troubles. You
can secure all these for only Sc
wORTLEY Il FRENCH
CONNELL'S DRUG STORE
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
CANNONSBURG

Mrs. Vena Armstrong, who has
been caring for the sick at Rockford
for the past three weeks, is now at
home.
Mrs. Bert Hartwell and her daugh-
ter, Dorothy, have gone to Phoenix,
Arizona.
Howard Champlain of Silver Lake
was in the "burg" Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Howard and Mrs.
Edwin Scott motored to Grand Rap
ids Monday.
Miss Lizzie Ditmer in company
with relatives, went TO Iron Mountain
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott were in Grand
Rapids Friday.
Misses Nellie and Myrtle Tiffany
called on Miss Mabel Bookey Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Joyce of Mill Creek
is visiting her uncle, Will Joyce and
family.
Miss Janet Scott, who is attend
ing school at Rockford, spent a part
of last week at home.
Those who attended the teachers
convention in Grand Rapids were:
Misses Ella Cavanaugh, Nellie and
Myrtle Tiffany.
James Thompsett, aged ninety
seven, pioneer of Cannon township,
died at Reeds Lake sanitarium. The
funeral services were held at Berton
A Springs chapel in Grand Rapids
Monday. The remains were inferred
in Cannon cemetery. Mr.. Thompsett
is survived by two sons, Charles of
Hesperia, George of Rockford, and
one daughter, Mrs. Emma kindly of
athens, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
Pofaf0es Save Wheat

Americans, if they would think of
the humble potato as a "breadstuff"
rather than merely as a vegetable, !"
would find that they could spare
much bread from their diet without
inconvenience, the dietetic special
lists Of the United States Department
of Agriculture point out. The po-
tato-Irish or sweet-differs from al
most all other common vegetables in
that it supplies important amounts
of starch, and starch is the chief food
element we get from bread. Green
vegetables, with which potatoes often
are classed, supply little or no starch
and energy, and are valuable in. the
diet principally for the mineral sub
stances and acids they supply and for
giving bulk to the diet. Potatoes,
of course, supply valuable mineral
substances useful in the building up,
repair, and regulation of the body
but they have won their great place
in the deit of large part Of the
world because they supply starch
which otherwise would have to be OBJ
tanned from cereals.
The more potatoes you eat the less
bread you need at the same meal. Po-
tatoes, of course, contain a larger per-
centage of water than does bread, so
that weight for weight they are not
equivalent to bread as a source of
starch and energy. AS a general
proposition, however, one medium
sized potato C. ounces) would supply
about as much starch as two medium
sized slices of bread (about 2 ounces).
Five parts of potato are equal to one
part of cereal in a mixed diet. There
fore, those who make potatoes an
important dish safely can cut down
the amount Of light or hot bread,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
To Make Sauerkraut

Remove the outer green leaves Of
the cabbage, just as in preparing for
boiling. Z If an instrument for chop
ping is not available, quarter the
heads and slice off the part of the
core remaining on each quarter. In
expensive shredding machines are
now sold upon the market, but if these
are not available the quarter heads
may be cut into thin slices with a
large knife. Pack the shredded cab
bage Immediately in a clean water
tight receptacle such as a cider or
wine barrel, keg, or tubs Except in
the,case of large families, to gal
Ions earthenware crooks are prefer
able. This quantity after opening
be used up before spoilage begins.
AS the cabbage is packed, salt at
the rate of one pound to forty pounds
of cabbage should be added and dis
tributed evenly. When the barrel or
crock is nearly full the cabbage
should be pressed down as firmly as
possible and covered with clean
board. 1t is desirable, but not es-
sential, that cloth be placed over
the cabbage before the cover is put
into place. The salt soon extracts a
considerable amount Of the cabbage
juice, and a sufficient weight of clean
brick or stone should be added to
cause the brine to rise above the
wooden cover. Do not use limestone
or sandstone for weights as the ac-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
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C!'''s'.s'Rl(ENF;;|E!'


Colon.-About two months ago a
dog belonging to Chris. Hemmingsen
acted mad and so not knowing what
was the matter with it was killed by
the owner. The dog had scratched a
small child and biting at the cattle.
During the last few days two hogs
have died and several other head of
cattle on the Hemmingsen farm. DR..
VIM. Hansen, veterinary surgeon,
was sent for and he believes the dog
that was killed had typical rabies
DIR. Hansen has had the dogs head
sent to Ann Arbor, and until word
is received Mr.. Hemmingsen has been
notified that he must not sell any cat
Flo
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
Difficulty Securing Coal

Ithaca.-Coal dealers report the
greatest difficulty in securing coal. In
fact there is scarcely a pound of coal
in town and if by any chance car is
obtained, it is snapped up as soon as
it stops.
Coal dealers of course hope that
this condition will be relieved little
later but they can give no assurance
that it will be so. Most of the towns
along the line of the Ann Arbor road
--Owosso. Ann Arbor and others are
in just about the same situation as
is Ithaca. No coal and simply can
not get it. So far the coal control
has been a farce. Not only has it
not cut down the price of coal but it
has absolutely prevented coal being
obtained.
The only safe way is to get coal as
YOU can. whatever it costs. and SAVE
EVERY OUNCE OF FUEL YOU
CAN.
More Coal for Michigan
st. Johns.-John c. Hicks, member
of the state coal committee, who went
to Cleveland week ago Sunday to
confer with government officials in
charge of soft coal shipments for this
territory, was obliged to go on to
Washington and New York, and re-
turned home Sunday. At request of
Coal Administrator Prudden of Lans-
ing he went to Detroit on Sunday
night to go over the situation there.
Mr.. Hicks has spent nearly all his
time lately, which he is donating,
helping to relieve the coal shortage IN
Michigan.
Enough coal has been ordered ship
ped into Michigan to relieve the pres
ent shortage, and there is every rea-
son to believe that more will follow
as fast as actually needed. When
navigation closes it will come much
faster.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

features Of the resolutions arc:
"That because Of the war women
orc filling mems places in industries
and they should receive pay fol equal
work.
Condemn the cigarette evil and
declares against supplying cigarettes
TO soldiers.
"That all should aid in maintaining
high moral conditions about army
cantoments."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
"A November Goodnight

Good night, little shivering grasses;
'Tis idle to struggle and fight
With tempest and cruel frost-fngers T;
Lie down, little flowers, tonight.
The leaves of the forest lie faded,
Dry stubble is left after grain
Yet you, little grasses, still struggle,
Still hope for the soft summer rain.
Nay, nay, even now there is weaving
About you the fleece of the snow,
The star pattern tracks the white
shuttle
Trough the loom of the storm to
and fro.
Goodnight, little shivering grasses;
Lie down meath the coverlet white,
And rest till the cuckoo is singing;
Goodnight, little grasses, good
night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
-KEENE

Mrs. Floyd Sparks and Mrs: M. ID.
Hull took in dollar day at Belding.
The Halloween party at WI. Hig-
the condition of the roads. There
were about twenty-seven present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Hull of Lake
WITTY returned to their home Sunday,
after spending four days with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Hull,
and other friends.
Dan Carr lost nice horse We'd
nesday night.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

FtHOtT 4, WI
To Granville and Big Rapids, $50
p. m.
To Lowell and Grand Rapids, 1887
a. m; 200 p. m, and 1851 p. m.
daily.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

The more a man knows about law
the less certain he is about the con-
stitution.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
w. c. Il. u. ITEMS
Tobaccoless Day

The Editor, The Herald: Dear Sir
We come TO you representing a
branch of the largest woman's organ
ization in the world, the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. At its
recent convention, Allegan county w.
c. Il. u. voted unanimously to ask
the Grand Rapids dailies to favor
through their columns a tobaccoless
day each week as we'll as a meatless
and wheatless day. While we, as
an organization and as individuals,
believe most heartily in the program
of the food commissioner and shall do
all in our power to help our country
in this way, we believe, also, in equal
ity and justice for ALL To this end
we respectfully call your attention t.
this matter. Why should the men
smoke up and chew up so much money
which might be used to buy Liberty
Bonds or food for our soldiers or for
our allies? Furthermore, if the wom-
en- of America are wont to indulge in
any habit which is one-half as filthy,
one-half as harmful, one-half as ex-
pensive, or one-half as disagreeable
to those who do not indulge in it, as
the tobacco habit is, we believe they
should be asked to discontinue it at
once. Hoping you will give this mat
ter your thoughtful consideration, we
remain, Yours respectfully,
Mrs. Nellie Wicks,
President.
Mrs. Agnes Her,
Recording Secretary.
Allegan County w. c. T. u.
Hopkins, Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

He cannot go wrong when virtue
guides.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

La Toilette wanted to talk so much
that the Senate had to put on an air
brake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
WOMAN AND HOME


wheat mushes, or macaroni they eat
at that meal, and yet supply their
bodies with this. important food
starch. Wherever potatoes are local
ly plentiful or relatively cheap, es-
pecially in the case of the early or
summer crop which does not store
well, housewives are urged to- use
them plentifully at all meals as a
substitute for wheat.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
Crocuses for Spring Bloom
Bread Crumb Griddle Cakes

Take a pint of thick sour milk,
half teaspoonful of salt, teaspoon
full Of soda. one egg, one cupful of
whole wheat flour and enough white
flour to make a batter with one cup
full of bread crumbs. Beat well and
cook on hot griddle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07


tation on these substances destroys
the keeping quality of the brine. Tubs
and covers made OF yellow or pitch
pine should not be employed as such
woods cause disagreeable fiavors.
The container then is set aside and
fermentation allowed to proceed UNI
disturbed If the weather is cool or
cold cellar is used, three to five
weeks may be necessary for the fer
mentation to be completed; If in a
warm room, ten days TO twoi weeks.
Scum should not be allowed to grow
on the surface of the brine.
. Vinegar at the rate of one quart to
% pounds of cabbage will prevent de-
composition which sometimes takes
the form of soft and slippery pro-
duct.
Picked Red Cabbage
Shred cabbage fine and sprinkle
we'll with salt and let stand over
night. In the morning drain off ac-
inundated water formed by salt and
pack in cans. Invert cans so that all
the liquid will drain off. Prepare
enough vinegar to cover cans well by
heating and adding small peppers
(spicing peppers) and allspice to
taste. Let cool and fill can. Seal.
This can be used as cold relish.
Add sugar to taste when opened.
Tried Recipe.
Oatmeal Bread
Three cups rolled oats, one-half
cup sugar, one teaspoonful salt. Scald
in one quart milk and let stand two
hours or until cold. Then add one
cake of compressed yeast; mix into
sponge with white flour at night and
let it raise and morning; then mould
into loaves. Mrs. M. A. Reed.
Needlework Notes
Use snap fasteners to fasten baby's
rompers. They will save time and pa
thence. Use them also on the shoulder
fastenings of the infants petticoats.
The snap fasteners are most helpful
in attaching the inevitable white col
lar to the dark serge or silk dress.
They obviate any struggling to get
the collar into proper condition.
Always mend your stockings on the
wrong side, and do not being too close
to the hole. Use small stitches and
at the end of each line leave a loop
which will allow for shrinking. Make
each line of stitches little longer
than the preceding line, until you
reach the center of the hole, when the
number Of stitches should be decreas-
ed. In tbs manner you will have
diamond shaped darn. Pass your
needle under and through the frayed
loops of the stocking, and bring them
to the wrong side. If done correct
ly nothing should show on the right
side of the stocking but the woven
side of the stocking but the woven
Crocuses for Spring Bloom
The bulbs should be set three inches
deep, and should be planted in Octo-
Der or early November, to insure sue
cess. They are very effective when
combined with snowdorps, daffodils,
and other spring flowers. To get
natural effect in the lawn they can
be scattered in handfuls and planted
where they lie.
Crocuses may also be grown in
doors either in pots or bulb pans, in
loan or in dishes filled with good soil.
Place the bulbs close together, half
an inch below the surface.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

w. Z. L. q. Pledges support
The annual convention of the Illi-
nois Women's Christian Temperance
Union passed resolutions pledgin,, all
members to aid the country in every
way possible in the war and endors-
ing the work of the woman's commit
tee of national defense.
The resolutions pledge continued
work for prohibition and express
gratitude to the government for for
bidding the use of cereals in the man
ufacture of distilled spirits. Other
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

To Ionia and Detroit, 11:42 a. m.
To Greenville and Saginaw, 7:56 a.
m; $3.50 p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
Picked Red Cabbage
Oatmeal Bread

Three cups rolled oats, one-half
cup sugar, one teaspoonful salt. Scald
in one quart milk and let stand two
hours or until cold. Then add one
cake of compressed yeast; mix into
sponge with white flour at night and
let it raise and morning; then mould
into loaves. Mrs. NJ. A. Reed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
All Must Help
(Taken From the Oliver
Bulletin"

We have had occasion at different
times TO call the attention Of our
employees. especially our sales force.
TO the Importance of being prepared
to meet unusual conditions as they
arise. Now that the worlds affairs
have reached an acute form. il is
more necessary than ever that all
Oliver Chilled Pillow Works en-
ployes should be in position to help
farmers raise the utmost crops.
To emphasize a previous bulletin
statement:
I'VE must not forget that the
farmer. should he fail TO raise
enough grain TO supply the wants OF
our nation, as well as to those 70
whom we export, will bring about a
foOd famine which will be felt in
our country because of the willing
ness of the warning nations TO pay
higher prices for food stuffs TO sus-
tain their armies.
These conditions have so chang
ed within the last few days that it
is now imperative for the United
states 10 produce more food stuffs
We must all work together for this
end
Who should be in better position
To show the farmer the Importance
Of proper blowing, cultivation and
how TO do it, than those who man
ufacture tillase implements: The
situation has reached a point where
il is not matter of personal pleas
ure, or desire, but a duty that ev-
cry plowman, as a citizen, owes to
, his country.
We must not forget that if the
food supply produced this year Is
not great enough, rich and poor
will suffer alike. Money cannot buy
that which cannot ne had.
oliver Chilled Pillow Works en-
ployes can do much TO improve the
situation as they go about conduct
ing their business.
Lending all the assistance we pos
sibly can to agriculture. colleges
and county agents, cooperating
With them in every possible way
I the crops which will be grown this
year.
At a time like this we must bend
every effort towards helping those
who are striving 10 increase our
/ food products. In order TO lessen
/ the high cost of living TO the works
employees. the ground along Prairie
av. is being plowed and prepared in
the most efficient way known in or
/ der that these men may plant their
own gardens and grow their own
vegetables With the works force
doing it's share we feel the satisfac-
/ ton are doing what we can TO over
come a serious food shortage.
J. d. OLIVER.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
ROUTE MARKET
ING.

An extension of the method of
collective marketing of small guam
titles of food supplies from d num-
her of neighboring farms, now prac-
ticed in some sections of the coun-
try, might he a desirable step in
food conservation and more eco
nomical and efficient marketing, &C
cording TO specialists.
Routes for the collection OF milk,
cream, butter and eggs have been
established comparatively by farmers
in various parts of the country and
have been found to meet the spe-
cial marketing needs Of small farm
ers more fully than other arrange
ments. Under this plan a single
farmer. or the various members OF
the marketing group in rotation,
drives from farm to farm to collect
the small quantities of supplies, and
attends to the marketing Of the az
gregate produce collected. IN this
way the multiplication of trips to
town is avoided and supplies which
otherwise might be wasted find their
way into the market
Although route marketing usually
is practiced for the disposal o. dairy
products and eggs, il has been used
in some regions for dispOsing Of
vegetables, fruits, dressed poultry.
and other products of small bulk,
and in many cases might well be
employed in other sections in a sim
liar way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
LOANS ON FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest at the low
rate of 5 per cent will be made by
US on good productive farms which
meet with our requirements. II you
expect TO borrow money soon. ar
engagements should be made without
delay so that you may take advan-
tage OF this offer.
All loans will be made for a term
Of FIVE years. with the privilege OF
paying the principal. or any part
thereof, in even hundreds OF dollars
az any interest paying date.
Further details can be secured by
a letter or we shall be pleased 20
have you call at our Office
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS co.
--Advt Ligonier. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-26
WHAT HAPPENS TO BIG HOGS.

Coarse old porkers Of 700 to $50
pounds weight and selling around
500 have been the sensation on
many markets of late. Regardless
of the high price, packers do not
consider them desirable. But the
high price OF all meats and lard
helps dispose Of them. one of these
big hogs will cut out about half lard.
Good pork sausage, smoked, sells
for as much as so TO 40 cents in the
delicatessen shops of the large
cities. A large part of these biz
hogs goes into castings. The backs
are trimmed out closely. so are the
hams and shoulders. in addition 10
the parts that are usually trimmed
out of the small carcass for sausage.
Good sized hams are in demand
at dairy lunch stand and counters
and delicatessen shops because they
give a good large slice In hogs
that are not too Stacy the hams
can be worked up this way. They
are first boned. then trimmed and
cured In very STACEY" animals the
hams may have 10 be used for sau-
sage. as well as the backs.
The sides are very heavy and
some sections want this kind Of
meat. as for example. the south and
Canada Some demand for heavy
sides exists in northern European
countries