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The true northerner., 1917-10-12
DUANE MOSIER TAKES Lam
SING BRIDE ON WEDNESDAY.

Duane, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
c Mosier of this place was united in
marriage with Miss Pauline f..
Phillips of Lansing on Wednesday of
this week. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Doctor Fox of Lam
sing in the new home which had
been prepared and furnished, ready
for the newly welded couple. Only
the immediate relatives of the con-
tracing parties were present. Mr..
Mosier has responsible position in
the Attorney Generals office at Lam
sing and that city will be their
home. The True Northerner joins
the Paw Paw friends in congratu-
lations.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
FIRST CLASS POSTAGE UP
ONE CENT ON NOVEMBER 2.

Detailed instructions to post
masters on the increased letter mail
rates, which will become effective on
November 2nd, under the terms of
the war tax bill, as announced by the
Postmaster General, have been re-
ceived at the local post Office. The
increase applies to all domestic mails
and mail to Canada, Mexico, Cuba,
Panama, the United States postal
agency at Shanghai and all persons
in the military service Of the United
States in Europe.
The post office department issued
these Instructions:
"Postmasters shall on and after
November 2nd. see that postage is
paid at the rate Of three cents an
ounce or fraction thereof on letters
and other first class matter except
drop letters.
"All drop letters, that is, letters
mailed for delivery from the Office 1T
which posted, including those for
delivery by city, rural or other car
rier of such Office, are required to
have postage paid on them at the
rate Of two cents an ounce or fraction
thereof.
postal cards are required to be
prepaid two cents and, therefore, the
one cent postal cards must have a
one cent postage stamp affixed to
them in addition to one cent stamp
impressed on such cards.
"Post cards (private mailing carls)
bearing written messages must have
two cent postage prepaid on Them"
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
COLD RAINS RETARD GRAPE
HARVEST DURING THE WEEK.

The grape harvest is now in full
swing, although the rainy weather
has retarded its progress consider
ably during the week. The high
school closed Tuesday night for the
week, to permit students to assist in
the picking. The frosts of last week
injured some fruit in vineyards on
low ground, and growers are begin
ming to get anxious. There seems to
be a general scarcity of help through
out the grape belt, and there is alb
solutely no need Of any person being
without work. Prices up to this
writing have been over 20 cents for
eight pound baskets, and $45 and $50
for bulk grapes.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
LARGE CALENDAR, A TOTAL OF
131 CASES TO CLAIM ATTEN-
TION OF COURT AT THIS
SESSION.
FIFTY S ven DIVORCE CASES
OF 92 Chancery Cases, Over Half
are Bills for Divorce. Criminal
Calander Contains Twelve Cases.

Circuit Court for the county of
Van Buren will convene next Mon
day, and from the size of the calen-
dar it will probably be a long ses-
sion. The calendar contains a total
of a hundred and thirty-one cases,
divided in classes as follows:-
Criminal, II; Issues of Fact, 27;
Chancery, 73; Chancery cases on
Calendar over one year, 10. On
the criminal calendar, the charges on
which prosecutions will be brought
are as follows:-
Larceny, 3; Burglary, 2; False
Pretenses, /; Forgery, 1; Bastardy,
1; Assault with intent to do great
bodily harm less than the crime of
murder, 1 Perjury, /; Manslaughter
1; Carrying Concealed Weapons, 1.
The two divisions of the Chancery
Calander contains a total Of ninety
two cases. Over half of this num-
Der, to be exact just ffty-seven cases
are bills filed for divorce. This is
the largest batch of domestic diff
culties to be brought to the attention
of the court at one term in many
years, if not the largest in the
history Of the county. In thirty-one
of the total number, the bill for
divorce is filed by the wife, while in
the balance, twenty-six cases, the
husband is the abused party.
The first week of the term will be
taken up with miscellaneous matters
and the hearing of chancery matters.
The jury are summoned to appear the
second week, Monday October 22nd,
at 1000 A. M. and at that time the
Criminal cases will take precedence.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
PAW PAW DRUG co. AGENTS
FOR NEW TALKING MACHINE.

The Paw Paw Drug company have
added a line of Talking Machines to
their stock, that will be of special
interest to lovers of this class Of
music. 1t is called the Pathephone,
and is different from any other Talk
ing Machine on the market. The
secret of this machine is, highly
polished sapphire ball instead of the
sharp rasping needles on the records
The proprietors of this store are
pleased to demonstrate the new
machine, and quote prices that will
surprise you. Turn to page five,
column five and six of this issue for
detailed description of this wonder
Talking Machine.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
SECOND RED CROSS SHIP
MENT GOES TO THE FRONT.

Last Friday the second shipment
of finished supplies was sent out
from Van Buren County Headquart-
ers. 1t consisted of one large pack
ing case containing the following:--
bath robe.
2 doz. hospital bed shirts
pa doz. pajamas.
a doz. shoulder wraps.
l complete set for hospital patient.
doz. handkerchiefs.
pair ward slippers.
ii doz. towels.
21 doz. napkins.
II doz. tray covers.
IL doz. wash cloths
IL doz. dust cloths.
q doz. hot water bag covers.
Az doz. hospital pillows.
Kibbie sent in the set for hospital
patient which was beautifully made
and complete in every detail. II
contained the following articles:
bath robe, pair kid slippers, pairs
of socks, pair of bed socks, hos
pital bed shirts, pair pajamas,
bath towels, 3 face towels, 3 wash
cloths and 1a doz. handkerchiefs.
A shipment of knitted sets, which
are beginning to come in, will be
made soon.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
VAN BUREN COUNTY'S SHARE
OF THE THREE BILLION LOAN
is SET AT $798,0OO.
LIGHT IN EVERY SCHOOL HOUSE
Is the Slogan for Next Monday Night
Patriotic Meetings Everywhere to
Assist in Raising Colossal Sum.

AS the days and weeks go by, we
are brought more and more to
realization of the fact that we are
really at war. 1t is war now to the
bitter end. There can be no retrench-
ment, or no wavering. This nation
is committed to definite war pro-
gram, with one and only one definite
object in view, and that is to "Make
the World Safe for Democracy"
Just how long it will take, or what
the terrible cost will be no one can
tell. But we must go on and on,
standing shoulder to shoulder in
whatever direction duty demands.
The big thing now is the Second
Liberty Loan drive. The government
must raise now the sum of three
billion dollars through the sale of
bonds, and in every village and ham,
let throughout this great nation, the
drive is on. Michigan's share of this
colossal sum is one hundred million
dollars, and of this amount Van
Buren, county is asked to raise
S79S,0OO.
Governor Sleeper has issued pro-
clamation, proclaiming the month of
October a period for the distribution
of Michigan's portion, and designa-
ting Monday, October 18th, as patri-
otic day. There will be meetings
everywhere in the state on the eve
ming of this day, and GA Light in
Every School House" is the slogan.
The second issue of Liberty Bonds
are issued in denominations of $4,000
and up to $1,000, and bear interest
at the rate of four per cent. DIR.
Arthur T. Slaght Of the Nationat
City Bank of Grand Rapids has been
appointed by the President to take
charge of the organization in this
county. He called a meeting of the
Bankers of this county at Paw Paw
last Tuesday, and the following are
among those present.
George Merriman of Hartford,
chairman OF Ine county OrgdnlIdClOns
M. H. Young, vice chairman; w. P.
Breeding of the First State Bank Of
South Haven; c. F.. Cross of the
Bank at Bangor; and C. A. VOLTS of
the Paw Paw Savings Bank. Each
Supervisor in the county is local
chairman in his community.
Arrangements are under way for
a patriotic meeting in every school
house in the county next Monday
evening, in accordance with the
Governors proclamation. There will
be speakers and general program.
We are unable to give the details of
the local meeting, but there will be
ga Light in the local School House"
and a patriotic program. In the
meantime, figure out just how many
dollars worth of Liberty Bonds you
can take TO do your "Bit" and add to
the amount which must be raised to
make up the grand total.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
GENERAL CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATIONS NOVEMBER

The United States Civil Service
Commission announce an open COM
petition for clerk with knowledge Of
stenography and typewriting, for
both men and women on November
End, 1917. The examinations will be
general throughout the United States
at designated centers. For this
section of Michigan, applicants will
appear at Kalamazoo. For infor-
nation relative to subjects, blanks
etc. application should be made to
the local secretary, Assistant Post
master, Arba Hawley. ,
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
ROBERT WARWICK AMI, DORIS
KENYON AT IDLE HOUR SAT.

Splendid feature photo plays con-
tinue to be the nightly order at the
Idle Hour theatre. Nowhere, not
even in the City Movie houses can
higher class pictures be found.
Manager Reeves is giving his pat
rons the best that money can buy.
Tonight, in addition to the Serial
Liberty" the program includes
two part drama, "The Girl in the
Garrett; The Universal Weekly, and
"The Lost Appetite" Tomorrow,
Saturday, night Robert Warwick and
Doris Kenyon will be presented in
"A Girls Folly" This is an especi
ally strong feature. "The Cabaret
Scratch" will be the comedy.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
COUNTY FAIR A SUCCESS
DESPITE THE RAINY WEEK

The Van Buren County Fair closed
last Saturday night. While the
rainy week spoiled the racing, and
hurt the attendance, the Fair was
said to have been the best in the
history of the association. Exhibit
ors and inspectors are all loud in
their praise of the management for
the courteous treatment received,
and the excellent manner in which
the Fair was conducted. A large
crowd was on hand the closing day,
which was the only pleasant day of
the week. The racing in the after
noon was good and everybody was
satisfied.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
ANOTHER BIG TEN DAYS
SALE AT SELLICK STORE.

j. r. Riede announces another big
ten day sale of general merchandise
at the Sellick store commencing next
Wednesday, October 18th. The store
will be closed Monday and Tuesday
to enable the force of clerks to get
ready for the big sale. In addition
to the Sellick stock, another big lot
of goods purchased from the Watson
brothers of Bancroft, Michigan has
been brought here to be included in
this sale. See full page "ad" in this
issue for particulars.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12
from Governor Sleeper's proclamation Of
October &. 1917.


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The true northerner., 1917-10-12

Mrs. w. A. Simkins is again in
Benton Harbor for treatment.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12

Miss Ola Killefer left on Saturday
for Westchester, Pa, to be present
at the wedding of her brother "Bill"
to Miss Margaret Thorp.
The true northerner., 1917-10-12

Miss Gertrude Jackson spent Sun
day in Saline.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20
VERY FINE FOOD CROP
FOR THE SOUTHWEST
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA HAS SEW
ENTY-FiVE ACRES. IN FOOD
CROPS TO ONE MOTION.

Seventy-iye acres OF corn, beans,
peanut, wheat cats and rye to one
Of cotton, is the ratio fixed by w. j..
Hall on a trip from here to cambridge
by automobile this week.
1T looked more like the great west
than anything Georgia has ever
shown in her fields in my knowledge
said Mr.. Hall. There are some OF
the finest crop prospects I have ever
seen in Georgia already, and ii there
is no set back, the farmers Of this
state are going to make a tremen-
dous showing in food crops this fall.
Mark what | tell you"
Mr.. Hall is timer and studies this
business, but he was more than en-
thusiastic over what he saw on the
way to cambridge. Southwest Geor-
gia is going TO come up with her por-
ton OF the food crops, according to
Mr. Hall.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20
SOME FACTS ABOUT CIGARETTES

The cigarette is the boys worst en-
envy and must be eXterminated, ana
the boy given a chance. The cigarette
habit is more insidrously dangerous
than any other habit because OF the
narcotic influence and because OF the
methods of smoking.
Cigarette smoking benumb3 ana
weakens the nerves that controls the't
heart. and makes it beat irregularly
Cigarette smoking weakens the stom-
ach and digestive juices are poisoned.
The inhaling OF the smoke irritates
the delicate membranes OF the mouth,
throat, lungs and nose. Have ciga-
rette smoker puff the smoke through
clean handkerchief, instead Of in
haling it and you will discover a
brown sediment upon the handker-
chief Then try to realize how much
sediment is deposited on the mucous
membrane of the lad who smokes
day after day.
Cigarette smoking exercises a deli
mite effect upon the spinal cord, inter
feres with oxidation Of the blood, and
with nutrition, and also interelres
with the functions OF the eye and will
make the boy nervous. The cigarette
will master the will powers and dwarf
and enfeeble the brain. 1t makes
towards and sneaky of boys, inter
teres with a successful prosecution OF
his studies, makes a boy dishonest, I'M
truthful, impure and criminal in his
life.
The cigarette will make the boy in
capable OF holding any responsible pc
sition and leads him into the society
of the incident and viscious. 1t goes
hand in hand with impure literature,
liquor morphine and bad habits.
1t is the curse of the boys body,
mind and soul; the bane Of society
and the enemy of all true mankind.
Judge Ben Lindsey says, Zone OF
the very worst habits in boyhood is
the cigarette habit This has long
been recognized by all the Judges OF
the courts who deal with the young
criminals, and especially by judges OF
police courts, before whom pass thou
! sands of men every year who are ad-
dicted to incorporate habits. These
Judges know that in nearly every case
the drunken sots who appear before
them, a disgrace to their parents, to
themselves and the state, begun as
boys smoking cigarettes, One bad
habit lead to another. The nicotine
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20

company, an immense stock farm, to
consist of approximately 10000 acres
at the beginning, will be established
Immediately west OF Waycross adjoin-
ing the large stock farm Of Alex X.
Seasons at CogdelI, in upper Clinch.
The initial investment will be $780,
600. Mr.. Seasons is secretary and
treasurer of the company and has for
several years emphasized the future of
the live stock industry in Georgia. ].
w. Oakford, OF Philadelphia, is large
ly interested in the new enterprise,
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20

and poison in the cigarettes created
an appetite for alcoholic drinks"
Nearly all the leading business men
Of the country have forbidden the
employment Of boys and young men
who smoke cigarettes. This is because
they know that the victims of ciga-
rettes cannot be trusted.
Mothers. fathers, let's stamp the
cigarette out of existance and give the
boy a chance.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20

which is expected to become one of
the largest in the state or in the
south. j. A. Sweat, former manager
OF the Seasons ranches in Mexico will
be active manager of the new stock
company. The first purchase the COM
pany will make will not be less than
1000 head of cattle.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20

DR.. G. c. Mckenzie Of Ashburn, son
OF Col. H. c. Mckenzie and brother
of Col. w. H. Mckenzie 10 this city,
left Tuesday for Augusta to stand the
examination for admittance into the
Medical Corps of the United States.
army.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20
2O.OOO-ACRE FARM
FOR STOCK RAISING
Initial Investment Near Waycross
viii be s15o,ooo-To Start With
1000 Head of Cattle.

Waycross, May 15.-By deal con
summated here tonight upon the ar
rival from New York of D. G. Gale,
Jr., president of the Timber Products
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20
Patent Medicines

bikes Tonic for Women $780, two for S1.o1
bikes Celery and Iron $100; two for $1.01
bikes rheumatic Comp 500; two for $1.0l
bikes Kidney Remedy $500; two for $1,O1
bikes Beef Wine Iron $1.00; two for $1.01
Syrup Hyphophosphites $1OO; two for $1.01
Cod Liver Oil ...... $1.00; two for $1.O1
Cod Liver Emulsion $100; two for $1.O1
Skin and Blood Remedy $1O0; two for $1.O1
Sasaparlla Compound $100; two for $1.O1
Aliens Female Tonic $500; two for $1.Ol
Aliens Female Regulator $1.00; two for $1.O1
Mayrs Stomach Remedy $100; two for $1.01
Mosleys Lemon Elixir $500; two for S1.O1
Stalla Vitae ......... $1.00; two lor 4l,yL
Thathers Syrup 500. $1.00; two for $1.Ol
DeWitts Kidney Pills $1.O0; two for $1O1
DeWitts Kidney Pills :. soc; two for sic
Barb Fence Liniment go. soc; two for BIC
Comp. Ext. Sasaparilla -. SOC; two for bic
Liver Invigerator ......... soc; two for ole
Liver and Kidney Tonit... soc; two for Sic
Kodol Dyspepsia Tablets =. soc; two for sic
Kodol Liquid ........ soc; two for sic
bikes Eczema Lotion go. soc; two for sic
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-05-20
Toilet Preparations

Colgates Talcum Powders. Csc; two for 26c
Peroxegen Face Cream =. 25c; two for 2Gc
Jergens Talcum Powder :. 25c; two Tor zoe
bikes Face Powder 800. 25c; two for 26c
bikes Tooth Paste ..... Csc; two for z0c
bikes Tooth Powder .. Csc; two for 26c
bikes Face Cream $50. Csc; two for 26c
Air Float Talcum ....... Zoe; two Tor llc
Sweet Heart Talcum ..... 10c; two for lie
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31

and HOGS
WINNERS
Beulah Farmers Make Great
Showing in the Produc-
ton of Swine.

Beulah, N. D., March S1.-BeuIah
claims the distinction Of being the
banner hog market in North Dakota,
shipments Of forty-six carloads OF
porkers during the year 1915 forming
the basis for Beulah's claim to fame.
wen stick to hogs and hominy,"
the slogan of farmers in the Beulah
district, and which has been printed
on coat lapel buttons now quite gem
orally worn by the farmers. is held
for Beulah's remarkable
pork producing development.
A significant fact that indicates
clearly the districts increasing pork
production is found in the statement
that the hog shipments have increased
400 per cent in three years.
A result of the development of the
swine industry is found in the increas-
ing value of lands in this region.
Hazen, near here's also is going into
the hog industry, and during the past
year shipped out twenty-six carloads
of hogs. a - IA
In a new district, the showings are
both regarded as exceptional.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31
PLAN Big
WORKS. ON
HIGHWAY
Association Proposes Many
improvements on Won
derland Trail.

Minot, n. D., March 3f.-The Won
derland trail, the Twin City to Glacier
National park automobile highway,
running by way of Grand Forks, N. D.,
Mfnot, Williston, and westward, will
be greatly improved during the COM
ing year, as a result Of plans outlined
at the annual meeting of the associa-
ton for this state. held in Minot.
Several changes viii be made in the
route OF the trail, these being for tlR,
purpose Of obtaining better highways.
In each North Dakota county that the
highway traverses, plans are being
made for considerable work.
Officers Of the state association for
the coming year are as follows: Presi-
dent, f.. B. Feetham, Grand Forks;
Vice Presidents, Fred p. Mann, Devils
Lake; J. w. Jackson, Williston; A. J..
Ross, Stanley; Clint Dierdorff, Minot;
G. A. Stubbins, Granville; l. II. Brat
ton, Rugby: A. Hughart, Leeds; James
Gronna, Lakota, and H. B. Finch,
Grand Forks; Secretary, William E.
Holbein, Minot; Treasurer, Ernest BY
lin. Tioga; Route Committee. Charles
Field, Williston; Local Organization
Committee. DR.. w. Hawkin, Devils
Lake; State Legislative Committee,
George H. Reishus, Minot.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31
AMIDON ASSURED new
I RAILROAD EXTENSION
Practical Certainty That Milwaukee
Line Will Construct Road
from New ENGLAND.

Amidon, N. D., March 31-There is
every indication that the Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul railroad will
continue with its plans for the con-
struction of an extension from New
England, the present terminus Of the
road, to Amidon.
The latest evidence Of this fact is
found in letter from c. B. Calkins,
secretary Of the Amidon Townsite
company, with which concern arrange
ments have been made by the Milwau-
kee railroad to take over the entire
townsite.
There is no doubt now that work
on the railroad will begin as soon as
spring opens up Calkins writes.
In addition to taking over the town.
site, the Milwaukee railroad has pur-
chased 400 acres adjoining the town,
and will plat it at once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-03-31
IN
TRENCHES
IS AWFUL
So Writes Former Clay
County Resident; Woman
Hears of Brothers
Death.

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, March 31.-The
death of Q brother. Gordon Wheaton,
killed in a trench in France, was COM
inundated to Mrs. A Hughes, Of
Prairie View, this county. in a letter
that was accompanied by a soldiers
description OF trench life that gives
a gruesome picture Of the life led by
the men who are fighting the Ger
mans.
Mrs. Hughes brother was formerly
resident Of Prairie View, moving to
Canada a few years ago, and there
enlisting in the war.
Mrs. Hughes nephew, whose name is
not given because his letter was
struggled out Of the lines and contains
much that censors would not permit
to pass, writes as follows:
II am well today, but Heaven only
knows what tomorrow. The trench life
Is pitiful. Not a word from home
cones. Have received no mail or from
relatives or folks since left the hos
pital seven months ago. / know you
write and are thinking Of me, but we
seldom know what II Christmas pack
age came the other day, opened and
handled, and totally useless.
This is what United States soldiers,
in part, are due for if they enter into
the conflict, as predicted here. For
my part / do, not wish them to. do
not wish any land to become involved
in war. I suppose, though, there is
plenty OF excitement over 1t in the
United States.
Suppose that you are getting ready
for the spring sowing. We look for
ward to a spring slaughter of human
beings.
eat present we are waiting for the
to start. We are not anxious
for it, although knowing it Is coming,
we are somewhat eager. Yes, knowing
it is unavoidable, we are anxious to
get another crack at "Old Fritz"
"Think summer will end it though.
It cannot last much longer"