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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
MICHIGAN CROP
REPORT FOR AUGUST
SHOWS UP WELL
ESTIMATED YIELD OF WHEAT
PER ACRE is II Blu. CORN
ESTIMATED AT II.

The average estimated yield of
wheat per acre in the state is IL
bushels. The estimate at present in
dicates that the state yield will be
very close to 12,225,000 bushels.
The estimated number of bushels of
wheat marketed and used by farmers
during the IL months ending June
30th was 11,750,000 and as the esti-
mated yield for 1915 was approxi-
mately 12,400,000 bushels, it is very
evident that the wheat crop of 1916
has been disposed of by the growers.
The estimated average yield of oats
in the state is 1888 bushels per acre.
This estimate indicates that the state
yield will be about 100000 bushels.
The estimated average yield of rye
in the state is 14.38 bushels per acre,
which makes the estimated yield very
close to 100000 bushels.
The condition of corn as compared
with an average is IL in the state,
which is exactly the same as report
ed one year ago.
The condition Of potatoes as COM
pared with an average is 90 in the
state, one year ago the average was
72.
The condition of beans compared
with an average per cent is 72 in the
state; one year ago the average in
the state was SO, but they were sew
erely damaged by the excessive hot
and dry weather which followed.
The condition of sugar beets as
compared with an average is 81 in the
state. The condition one year ago
was SO.
The condition of chicofv in the
state is 80; of mint, SO; Of cabbage,
S3 and celery 81.
The condition Of pasture in the
state-is 90, one year ago the condi-
tion was az.
The estimated yield per acre of hay
and forage, in tons is 1.50 in the
state. The estimate indicates that
the state yield will be about 3,431 900
tons.
On the first day Of July the pros
pect for an average crop of apples
in the state was SO per cent, but ow-
ing to unfavorable conditions during
the month Of July the prospect has
been reduced to 40 per cent.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
RED CROSS SOCIETY
DOING GOOD WORK
Members in Different Wards Will
Meet on Separate Afternoons.
Working Supplies Here

The first regular meeting of the
Red Cross society, since the supplies
arrived, was largely attended Monday
afternoon at the city hall by the lad
les of the third ward. They accom-
plished considerable work and it was
certainly taken up with much inter-
est. The ladies of the first ward
are requested to meet each Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. And those
of the second ward will meet each
Friday at 2:30. Each ward will have
its own leader and these leaders will
be under Miss Florence Washburn's
efficient instruction.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Richardson Plant Improves

the Richardson Silk company is now
completed. 1t stands as a fitting ad-
dition to the other building and adds
greatly 10 the convenience of the
workers as well. The new part is oc-
copied by the dyers. An abundance
of daylight admitted through the
many windows, is a convenience not
enjoyed in the old building.
The mill is being painted a yellow
color. The bording houses also have
been painted deeper color.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
LYLE WRIGHT IS
QUARTERED ON BIG
OCEAN STEAMER
WRITES ANOTHER LETTER TO
MOTHER DESCRIBING BOAT
AND EXPERIENCES
Hoboken, New Jersey,
Sunday, August IL, 1917.

lODOken, new Jersey,
Sunday, August IL, 1917.
Dear Mother:
| am installed in my ship, the larg-
est In the world, and when / say
large / mean she is a mammoth shin.
Ny partner and / have been walking
all day and have not seen hardly
anything, yet we have been clear on
the roof of the after deck and to the
bottom of main deck so you see she
is some ship. We walked for an
hour trying to find the mess hall and
missed the first mess.
Last nightI got a pass on shore and
tried to find "a rating badge for my
blue suit and hat band for my hat
but couldn't get them in Hoboken so
went over to jersey City on tine
subway train; couldn't find them there
SO went under the Hudson river over
to New York, walked down Broad
way a while, down Wall street, then
walked across Brooklyn bridge, but
couldn't find what wanted over there.
So we took car to Coney Island.
There are>-all kinds of amusements
there and many beer gardens, some
of which cover five or six acres of
ground, all fixed up with tables and
palms. Citizens are allowed in these
places but no sailors, as it is against
the law to sell sailor LIQUOR in any
form, although some of them get it in
some way. We went into several
side shows and moving picture thea
ters, rode on the ocean wave, the dip
the-dip, look-the-look and several
others. About two p. m. we again
crossed Brooklyn bridge and took the
subway train for Hoboken, but in some
way got on the wrong train and land
ed clear down to 125th street New
York. We asked a fellow what car
to take and he told us to take to next
train under the river, which we
did, but after arriving in Hoboken
we were unabel to locate our ship,
but finally managed to get there all
o. X.
Went to bed at four o'clock and
got up this morning at ten, so you
see l am pretty hungry this noon. /
am now on the F. deck, sleep on the
H. deck and eat on the c. deck.
asked the quartermaster where the
carpenter shop was and he said he
didn't know. He has been here for a
month anyway, so you can imagine
something of what it is like.
lam getting a headache inside so
will go out for a little while. Saw
an aeroplane GO little while
ago. You sec title. while
here -".H or this
tin
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
FILTHY ALLEYS MUST BE
KEPT CLEAN SAY DADS

The common council adopted a
resolution at it's Friday night meet
ing prohibiting the accumulation of
filth, ashes and rubbish in the streets
and alleys of the city. The new ordi-
nance is to take effect September 90.
Failure to comply with the new ofdi-
nance will lay the offender liable to
fine and Imprisonment in the local or
county Jail.
The enforcement of the new ordi-
nance will be in the hands \of the
health officer Complaint of violation
are to be made TO the health depart
ment
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
w. C. TIL Meeting

The Belding w. c. T. u. will hold a
meeting Friday, August "a at 2:30
o'clock in the M. T.. church Sunday
school room. Mrs. Norma f. Nudge
Of st. Louis, Mich, who is correspond
ing secretary Of the fifth district and
also editor of the Michigan Union,
will address the meeting. The Or
leans Union is cordially invited to be
present. All visitors are welcome.
The president urges all members to
be present.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
WILL MANAGE THE
HOTEL AT SHELBY

Claude I. Piefer, who has been the
dining car steward for the Pere Mar
quette Railroad company out OF
Grand Rapids to Chicago for some
time has resigned and will take the
management of Hotel Shelby at Shell
by, Mich, beginning his new duties
last week. Claude is well known to
the travelling pubic as capable
young man in that line of work and
will undoubtedly make a success of
the venture.
Shelby is located on the West
Michigan pike and has becorfe a
popular stopping place for tourists.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Glasses Hold Picnic

Mrs. Upholt's, Miss Eva Bulmer's
and Mr.. Nason's classes of the Con-
gregational Sunday school enjoyed a
picnic at Long Lake last week We'd
nesday afternoon. The party left
here at two o'clock in automobiles,
kindly furnished by the Congregations
al people. The children enjoyed bath
ing and games. In the tug-of-war,
girls against boys, the boys won. In
the mixed tug-of-war Thelma Was
nick's side came out victorious. Phil
lip Brown and Arnold Mason were the
winners of the three-legged race and
Henry Upholt, jr., was the champion
in the bag race. About five O'Clock
they sat down to a fine picnic supper.
The picnickers arrived home at 700
p. m, tired but happy, having had a
grand good time.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

w. A. Bliss, jr., former Herald re-
porter and recently sales agent for
the Stern Auto company of Ohio, was
in Grand Rapids Tuesday, enroute to
visit for a few days before entering
the second officers training camp at
Fort Sheridan, which opens August
zoo, where he made his headquarters.
He was the first secretary of the
municipal civil service commission in
Kalamazoo.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Moved to Cadillac

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Men
kee over Sunday. They are moving
to Cadillac and Mr.. Snyder went
there Monday morning to get mat
ters in shape for housekeeping, their
goods having been shipped last week.
Mr.. Snyder is in the employ of the
Michigan Hardware company as
salesman, and has Central Michigan
for his territory.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Hugo Fales Is In France

Elmer +. Fales received a cable
gram from his son, Hugo, Tuesday,
notifying him Of his safe arrival in
Bordeaux, France.
The trip from here was made in
thirteen days. He enlisted and went
into the ambulance corps. On his ar
rival in New York the division set
sail Immediately across the water
and their safe arrival there is evil
dence that their steamer was not OBJ
structed by a submarine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Recovering From His Burns

Frank Joslin, who sustained quite a
severe scorching about the head and
face at the Empress Theatre last
week when the film took fire, is recov-
ering in good shape.
The loss to Messrs. Wright & Joslin
by the unfortunate accident, has not
yet been determined. They were put
out of business for only one night as
Mr.. Wright got busy and had things
in readiness for the show the follow
ing night.
room which is a safe one and there
would have been no damage had not
the door been opened after the opera
ter left it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Are ON Motor Trip West

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Granger, Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Harrington and Mrs.
Moses Holcomb left Sunday morning
for Winona, Kansas. They wiilSmake
the journey in Mr.. Granger's auta and
have taken with them a camping out
fit intending to camp wherever night
overtakes them.
They will visit Wait Belding and
other relatives in Winona, but ex-
pect to visit other relatives in the
west before returning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Band concert AUGUST 29

There will be a band concert next
week Wednesday evening, just east Of
the Banner office. The band concerts
are becoming popular againsthis year.
Hundreds Of people are always out to
hear the boys. They have some new
music that is pleasing everyone. Geo.
Holmes is directing the band
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Etude Club Formed

The Etude club was formed Mon
day afternoon when the younger
pupils of Mrs. Skahen's piano class
met at the home of their teacher, 425
Ionia street.
The object of the club is to study
the lives of composers and the theory
of music. The members will meet
once each week.
The history of the piano and musi-
zeal notation were the topics of discus
sion at the first meeting. A sight
reading contest followed, the object
of which is accuracy of note, time
and phrasing. The children have
taken a deep interest in the club.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
In Grand Rapids for Operation

s. l.. Lowry, proprietor of the Ma
tional Hotel, left Tuesday for Grand
Rapids, where he will undergo an
operation in one of the hospitals.
Mr.. Lowry has been suffering for a
long time with stomach trouble and
finally concluded to have DIR. Richard
Smith perform the operation in hopes
of obtaining relief and a permanent
cure if possible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
L. C. Took Second Money

in Ionia, had six starters. Baron
Hope took the first two heats, with
the Belding horse L. C. finishing a
fast second each time. L. C. got the
step on them early in the third heat
and couldn't be headed. He came
back and tried for the fourth, but
broke when he headed into the
stretch and had to be content with
second money.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Overcome By the Heat

DIR. S. A. Chase, the Indian doctor,
became faint on Bridge street Mon
day, while he and John Spriggs were
conversing. and collapsed. He was
taken to. his rooms Nn the Nielsen
block, where he soont revived. The
sun was beating down lpretty hot
doctor says and he thinks !. r
near having q sunstroker
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Celebrated His Birthday

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
w. Guild was merry place Saturday
evening when a family reunion was
Glenn VanValkenburg, who had just
attained his majority, Saturday being
his twenty-first birthday.
music, games and light refreshments
helped make the affair a very pleas
ant one.
Glenn was not old enough to be
drafted, but now thinks he will take
a hand in the war if it becomes nec-
essary for him to do so.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
DIR. Bower Is Married

DR.. A. J. Bower of Greenville and
Miss Carlotta Slelick of Flint were
married last week and are now spend
ing their honeymoon at Mackinac.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
CAMPAIGN FOR
RED GROSS FUNDS
IS STARTED HERE
THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS SUB
SCRIBED IN ONE HOUR. EV-
ERYONE SHOULD HELP

The Red Cross campaign now being
conducted under the direction of the
board of commerce is having good
success. In one hour $500 was sub
scribed to the fund by men of our
city. R. II. Hall, president of the
board Of commerce, was the first one
to subscribe, II. j. Leonard contribut-
ed the. largest single amount; Louis
A. Leonard, +. C. Lloyd and Smith
a Whitney we're the next men in, or
der to contribute. The sums which
they gave/ together with that of
Messrs. Leonard and Hall make a
total Of $500 so far.
The following action of the board
of commerce through it's directors
will explain itself:
"We, the directors of the Beld-
ing board of commerce do here
by advise that the treasurer of
the Red Cross funds of the City
Special Red Cross Campaign in
stituted by the board of COM
merce and carried on under direct
management of our committee,
shall give bonds for $1,0O0.00 Sc
curity to assure the usual protec-
ton and confidence of those who
wish to contribute to the fund.
Wealso approve the appointment
of Wilbur Whitney .as treasurer
for these funds"
Signed by the directors:
r. II. Hall.
Brinton +. Hall.
E. c. Lloyd.
F. w. Howard.
III. j. Leonard.
A. ID. Fristoe.
A. S. Dimmick.
The administration of the campaign
by the board of Commerce will guar
antee that every cent given will be
spent for Red Cross material. None
of the expenses of the campaign will
be deducted from the contributions
made.
If you have pride in your city
watch the totals grow as shown from
day to day in the windows of the two
banks. Will not every one help lit
tie or much, as you are able and make
Belding a city to be proud of her
generosity to this greatest of all great
works of mercy.
F. A. Puffer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Grattan Grange

The next meeting of --Grattan
Grange will be held Thursday even
ing, August 80 and all who wish to
economize on the food question
should make it point to be there
as big supper of ice cream and cake
will be served. Program:
song vi dilB Z
/ Saw at the Big Grange Rally
"Is 1t Advisable to Give Our
Children a High School Educa-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Missionaries Interned

1.-TWO thousand missionaries are
interned in Japan, India and Africa
and 100000 converts from paganism
are shepherdless because of the
present world war;" declared Rev.
Edmund f. Cook, ID. d., in his ad-
dress before the graduating class of
The Moody Bible Institute on Thurs
day night, August 9.
The occasion was one of unusual
interest because il marked the close
of the summer term and the gradua-
ton Of the largest class in the history
Of the institute, viz, ninety-eight
men and women who completed the
two years. course of training. DR..
Cook, who has recently accepted the
position as director of the mission
airy course of The Moody Bible In
stitute, gave his inaugural address
on this occasion - "The Call of a
Crisis"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
THE TWO JOHNS BEGIN
LAST LAP ON SIDE WALKS

The Two Johns : this Wednesday
noon began laying the new concrete
sidewalk in front of the O'Bryon
building occupied by Lincoln's store.
When this front is completed all of
the sidewalk along the business part
of Main street will have been repair
ed except the section before Lloyd's
store and the stores occupied by Con-
nell, Skellenger and Regan's barber
shop. The Two Johns will complete
the work in front of the stores in the
near future. They have considerable
other work contracted also. The Two
Johns are persistent and consistent
advertisers in the Banner each week.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Card of Thanks.-we desire to ex

tend our sincere thanks for the many
favors received from our friends and
neighbors during our recent bereave-
ment for their sympathy and assist
ance and especially for the flowers at
the funeral and thoughtful kindness
at the burial service.
Mrs. Francis Strong.
Arthur Strong.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Hazel M. Wooden of Rockford, ILL.,,
and c. Harold Eddy Of Detroit have
beer spending few days with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Eddy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

An ideal newspaper and q
paper with ideals. It's for
and read by all classes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

4nt (1A$uaattou DoOks
OF the Banner are open to
Inspection at Any Time.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
Notiee os Petition to Quiet Title.

Notice is hereby given that on this 20th day of September, 1917. Ira T. Keller, William P, Keller and Joseph M Keller, heirs of George M. Keller, deceased, have filed their petition in the Chancery court of Polk county, Arkansas, asking that their title be confirmed and quieted in and to the following described lands, tO-wit The east half of the northeast quarter of Section fl, in Township 3, South of Range 32 West. There fore all persons who claim any irl- terest therein the above described lands are warned to appear in this court within six weeks and show cause if any there be why the title of the petitioners should not be con- rmed and quieted in them as prayed for.
 Given under my hand and seal this 20th day of September. 1917.
 Owen Parker,
 Clerk of the Chancery Court of
 Polk County, Arkansas. Adv-First Pub. Sept. 27, 1917. Last Pub. Nov 1, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
copxrlaht. 1s1e. by Little, Brown 6 co

snow blurred forest, struck tiny gleams from stumps that were now white capped pillars. A night swell from the outside waters beat its melancholy dirge on the frozen beach. And, as she always did at that hushed hour be. fore dawn, she experienced a physical shrinking from those grim solitudes in which there was nothing warm and human and kindly nothing but vast ness of space upon which silence lay like a smothering blanket. in which she the human atom, was utterly neg. ligible, protesting mote in the mex. orable wilderness.
 A light burned in the kitchen. She thanked her stars that this bitter cold morning she would not have to build lire with freezing fingers while heI teeth chattered, and she hurried in to the warmth heralded by spark belch ing stovepipe. But the Siwash girl had not risen to the occasion. Instead Jack Fyfe sat with his feet on the oven door, cigar in one corner of his mouth. The kettle steamed. Her DOT ridge pot bubbled ready for the meal
 Good morning. he greeted. Mind my pre-empting your jobg'
 Not at all" she answered. You can have 1t for keeps if you want"
 Aren't you getting pretty sick Of this sort of work, these more or less uncomfortable surroundings and the sort of people you have to come in con tact with?" he asked pointedly.
 ''I am" she returned as bluntly, "but think that's rather an impertinent question, MT. Fyfe."
 You hate it, he said positively. q know you do. I've seen your feelings many a time. l don't blame you. It's rotten business with a girl of youl tastes and bringing up. And I'm afraid you'll find it worse if this snow stays long. know what logging camp Is
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25

when work stops and whisky creeps in and the boss lets go his hold"
 That may be true" she returned gloomily, but l don't see why you should enumerate these disagreeable things for my benefit"
 "I'm going to show you a way out, he said softly. I've been thinking 1t over for quite awhile. I want you to marry me-
 Stella gasped.
 ''Mr Fyfew
 Listen" he said peremptorily. lean ing closer to her and lowering his voice. q have an idea that you're go- ing to say you don't love me. Lord, know that. But you hate this. It grates against every inclination of yours like a file on steel I wouldn't jar on you like that; wouldn't permit you to live in surroundings that would. That's the material side of it. Nobody can live on day dreams. I like you, Stella Benton, whole lot more than I'd care to say right out loh1. You and I together could make a home we'd be proud of. I want you and you want to get away from this. It's natural Marry me and play the game fair and don't think you'll be sorry. I'm putting 1t as baldly as I can. You stand to win everything with nothing to lose but your domestic chains" The gleam of smile lit up his features for a second Wont you take q chance2
 No" she declared impulsively. q won't be party to any such cold blooded transaction"
 You don't seem to understand me, ? he said soberly. T don't want to hand out any sentiment, but 1t makes me sore to see you wasting yourself on this sort of thing. If you must do it, why don't you do 1t for somebody who'll make 1t worth while? Because we don't marry with our heads in the fog is no reason we shouldn't get on fine. What are you going to do-stick here at this till you go crazy? You won't get away You don't realize what a one idea, determined person this brother of yours is. He has just one object in life, and he'll use every. thing and everybody in sight to attain that object He means to succeed, and he will You're purely incidental. But he has that perverted, middle class family pride that will make him pre- vent you from getting out and trying your own wings. Nature never intend ed woman like you to Dc celibate any more than was so intended And sooner or late you'll marry somebody if only to hop out of the fire Into the frying pan"
 q hate you" she flashed passionate ly. swhen you talk like that"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-10-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
Commissioners Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and dl- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County. made and entered on the Sth day of October, A. D. 1917, in cer- tain cause (No. 5i8) then pending therein between J. G. Martiny, com plainant. and Jasper Stockton. Laura A. Stockton. Mrs. J. l.. Evinger. and the unknown heirs of J. l.. Evinger, deceased. defendants, the under signed. as Commissioner of said Court. will offer for sale at public Vendue to the highest bidder, at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse, in which said Court is held, i'll the County of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on Saturday, the 10th day of November, A. D. 1917, the following described real estate. to- wit. The South Half of the North east quarter. and the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 20. and the Southwest quar- ter of the Northwest quarter of Sec tion 2i. Township South, of Range 3l West. of the 5th Principal Merid- ldtl, III GOlk tCulllgs Al lhdHodS. tVii- taining i60 acres.
 TERMS OF SALE: On credit of three months. the purchaser being required to execute a bond as re- quired by law and the order and de- cree of said Court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and q lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this i6th day of October, X. D. t9i7
 M. A. Stratton,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Adv. lst pub. Oct. i8
 Last pub. Nov. 8, 1917.