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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08
Obituary-AIlen s. FRYE

Allen S. Frye, a pioneer resident
of Oakfield township, died at his farm
home July 80, 1917, in this eighty
third year.
The deceased was born in Waterloo,
Canada, October 10. 1884, and came
to Michigan when ten years of age,
living for seventy-two years. in the
vicinity of his late home.
Mr.. Frye was united in marriage
to Mary Smith June IA, 1857. She
passed away December 10, 1894.
There were no immediate relatives
surviving him. After the death of
his wife arrangements were made
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Galley to
care for his home, which office was
tenderly and faithfully fulfilled.
The funeral services were conduct
ed from the Oakfield Methodist
church by Rev. A. II. Sturgis, We'd
nesday, August /. Interment was
made in the Oakfield cemetery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08
A PATRIOTIC TRIUMPH

For the first time since the DAYS of
the civil war, says a Chicago ex-
change, we had something of a fair
test of patriotism in our country
June 5. That was the day set for
the enrolment of men liable to be
called to the front in the first army
sent against Germany. No one un-
der twenty-one or over thirty-one
was asked to enroll, and according to
the census bureau there were in
round numbers about ten million
such in the states. How many . of
these would come forward without
requisition and declare their liabil-
ity to service? 1t is not to be dem
led that many loyal Americans were
anxious as the day of trial APP
preached; but when at its close it
was found that more young men had
given in their names than we knew
we had, more than 100000, of
whom over 100000 waived all
claims under the very liberal exemp-
ton clauses of the CONSUMPTION act,
surely every patriot breathed freer.
Over 100000 were given at the poll
ing places in Chicago alone, and over
100000 in Illinois, some wards reg
istering more prospective soldiers
than there were voters in their dis
tricts. The "hyphenated Americans"
did nobly, for this excess of candi-
dates for the army over actual vot-
ers indicated that thousands of resi-
dent aliens were ready to fight for
America, thousands, most of whom
have had military drill in their Eu-
ropean homes. Altogether June 5,
1917, was memorable day and gave
all lovers of America new confidence
that the lives of our citizens, the COM
merce carried by our ships and the
honor of our flag cannot be assailed
without solidifying the nation for
their armed defense.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08

The American disposition is to
carry everything too far. In no other
country in the world are there so
many foolish fads foolishly followed.
Anybody can get up an excitement on
any street corner. The soap box
orator is the man Of the hour, every
body listening to him and too many
believing what he says. We go too
far and too fast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08
Liberty Bread

Liberty Bread" is the term to be
encouraged by the food administra-
ton as applied to substitutes for
wheat flour, rather than the phrase
"War Bread,a in other warning
countries.
"The name War Bread gives the
impression that there is something in
from wheat substitutes are healthful
wheat Use Of substitutes will be
encouraged at the food training camps
to BIO held in Connection with the fairs
and expositions in the near future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08

~ A<4~&<l 49, W <%+~<<f - = =
The feeling is growing daily that
President Wilson should accept the
resignation of the weak members Of
his cabinet and make up a2ew cab
met composed of the strongest men
in the country, irrespective Of poll
tics. This, of course, would neces-
sarily put a man of the type Of
Roosevelt at the head Of the War De-
partment in place Of the third-rate
lawyer who now rattles around in
that position. Mr.. Wilson is doing
we'll for a schoolmaster who has new
er had any business experience and
who has no executive capacity. The
prosecution Of the war is being great
ly hampered by lack of force and
foresight on the part of the President
and his executive officers. Unless
the cabinet is Immediately recon-
structed along business lines millions
of lives and billions of money will be
needlessly sacrificed. It is a matter
of everlasting regret that this re-or-
ganization was not undertaken at
the beginning of the war. To delay
longer is to invite disaster and pro-
long the>war for years longer than
it would last if we placed competent
men in all the executive Offices of the
Governmental Michigan Tradesman.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08
Municipal Flag Pole
Fund Is Still GrolUing

Contributions may be in amounts
varying from 10c to $1.00. They will
be received at the Banner Office or by
any member of the flag pole commit
tee-C. M. Wise, l.. l.. Underwood,
Earle Wilson, and G. +. Smith. Don't
wait to be asked. Make your contri-
button now. Let's have the flag wav-
ing soon.
Here are the present subscribers:
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08

The flag pole committee has not
found it possible to get out and solicit
funds during the past few days. Some
liberal contributions are coming in
unsolicited, but many more. should be
received. Do not wait to be asked to
contribute. You owe it as a duty to
subscribe to the worthy fund. The
amount asked is small, but many will
increase the total receipts to a sat
isfactory figure.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08

1t is asserted. that the American
army is the best fed army in the
world. Its rations are figured on the
basis of each soldiers requirements.
1t is liberal ration, usually more
than enough to satisfy the hupger Of
even "heavy" eater.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08

Mud singing at ones competitor
is practically an admission that his
work is superior to yours.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08

Mrs. E. S. Moulton.
Ellen Blair.
Margaret Wilbur.
Mrs. Harry MINER.
Mrs. l.. Hockstad.
Laura Stanton.
Myrtle Nichols.
Mrs. VIM. Ward.
Mrs. E. r. Weter.
Mrs. Flora Thompson,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-08
LADIES' LIST

Louise Lambertson.
Rose Wingeier.
Helen Lapham.
Leila Greenop.
Ruth Edwards.
Marion Edwards.
Marvel Klock. Il
Mary Emily Ranney.
Bessie Waite,
Alys Caverley.
Esther Carlson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-07
ORGANIZE RED CROSS
Women of Seabrook Will Make Gar
ments for the Soldiers.

A Red Cross auxiliary has been or
ganized in Seabrook. Work on Red
Cross plans will be started Thursday
by the new organization headed by
Mrs. A. T. Modlin. The weekly meet
ings of the society will be held in the
sections house of Mount Hope ceme-
terry.
The work will start next week on
the smaller articles for the soldiers.
The first list of supplies includes wash
cloths, napkins and handkerchiefs
Knitting lessons will be given the
members later on. Materials will be
supplied the women of the society
who are unable to attend the meet
ings.
Half of the dues to the auxiliary
society will be paid into the mother
organization, the other half will be
used to purchase supplies.
A second auxiliary club was organ
lied Tuesday among the women of the
Indian Creek Grange. Following are
the officers of the Indian Creek organ
ization: Mrs. ]. o. Browning, chair
man; Mrs. J. NJ. Colon, secretary;
Mrs. Myrtle Rowles, treasurer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-07

Brunt Martin Drug Co,
A. c. klingaman & Co.
stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-07

Chamber of Commerce, Seventh and
Quincy streets.
Chairman, H. W. shideler. Girard, Kan
Address. THE Relation of the Teacher
to the High School," w. A. Lewis, Fort
Hays Kansas Normal, Hays.
Address, The School Recess" H. d.
Ramsey, Fort Scott
Address, THE Sphere of tie City School
d. M; Bowen, State Manual Training Nor
NAL Pittsburg.
General and Informal discussion.
High School Principals Round Table.
Thursday, November s, p. m.
Elks lodge room, Seventh and Jackson
streets
Chairman, r. r. Cook, Emporia.
Address, Some Problems of Social Edu-
cation David Snedden, Teachers college,
Columbia university.
Address, development of Morals Thru
Athletics H. II. Sleeper, Leavenworth
| Address, Relation of the High School to
! the Social Life of High School Students
A J. Stout, Topeka.
Address, Shall We Combat Smoking
| Among High School Boys; if so How?" r.
H. McWilliams, Salina.
/ General discussion and questions
Elementary School Principals Round Table
Thursday November s, p. IN.
Lecture room, First NJ. L. church.
Chairman, Flo NJ. Dixon, Kansas
Paper, Fundamentals of Supervision of
| Education in the Grades Anna Rearick,
Lawrence.
Paper, The sociaIized Recitation" Ruth
Wright. Topeka.
! Paper, "A Suggestion Program for Par
nt-Teacher's Meetings" Martha Chum-
| bley, Salina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-07

Look al the tongue. mother. If
coated, it is a sure sign that your little
ones stomach, liver and bowels need a
gentle, thorough cleansing at once
When peevish, cross. listless. pale,
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or aci natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour.
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul.
constipated waste. undigested food and
sour bile gently moves out of its little
bowels without gripping, and you have
a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative;"
they love its delicious taste, and it al
ways makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which has directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here. To BE sure you get
the genuine. ask to see that it il made
by California Fig Syrup Company
Refuse any other kind with contempt
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-07
SHE DARKENED HER
GRAY HAIR
\ Kansas City Lady Darkened Her
Gray Hair and Made 1t Soft
and Glossy by a Simple
Home Process.
She Tells How She Did 1t.

City, Mo, who darkened her gray
hair by a simple home process, made
the following statement: Any lady or
gentleman can darken their gray or
faded hair, and make it soft and
glossy with this simple recipe. which
they can mix at home. To half pint
of water add l OF. of bay rum, 1 small
box of Barbo Compound and Il OF.
Of glycerine These ingredients can
be purchased at any drug store at
very little cost Apply TO the hair
every other day until the gray hair
is darkened sufficiently 1t is not
sticky or greasy and does not rub off
1t will make a gray haired person
look 10 to 20 years younger. ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-07
SCHMITZ COMES BACK
Former Frisco Mayor of Graft No
tOriety Elected to Office.

San Francisco, Nov. 7-Eugene E
Schmitz, former mayor of San Fran
cisco. who was indicted in the famous
graft prosecution cases in 1907 has
been elected a member of the city
and county board of supervisors on
the face of incomplete returns today
of yesterdays election of minor
municipal officials
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
Don't Complain.

The world is full of complainers.
Some complain Of iii health. many of
Ill fortune and most Of all of Ill luck.
A pound of pluck is worth a ton Of
luck. 1t is not a perfect world. Who
is we'll every day throughout the year
without an ache. a pain or u cough?
Who Is perfect in physique. in tenn
per. in deed and word and conscience?
What man or woman Ii without n
weakness or reason at times for mis-
givings or cause at times for repent
ANGER
Ii is a world Of fOibles. fads and
fanatics. If we were all perfect the
preachers would be needless. Heaven
would be on earth.
There is comfort in the thought that
the striking differences We find among
men and women make the world nj.
tractive. II all were alike the mo
nOtOny would he unbearabIe.
Think OF those things when you feel
like replning over iii health, i'll fortune.
Ill. treatment or Ill luck.
Misery loves company and there are
always "Others. A. Sleicher, In
Leslie's.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

seeds and the skins. Add the 0Dt.
the pepper pulp and the SeasopIn, :
the strained pulp and cook the uII5S
until II Is OF the consistency Of ks,cb-.
II Is necessary to stir 1t fredueptlv !
order to keep 1t from burning. Pom, !
into jars, adjust the rubUers and a,
tops and sterilize them for twenty.s,,
minutes In a hot water bath 3,
them and invert them to COOL
Dried Tomato Paste.-Prepare The n
matoes as for canning. Place them /
an enamel kettle and without add,,
any water boil them until they are 70,
der. Rub them through a sieve and bd
down the pulp over direct heat until :
Ii so thick that It Is difficult to col
without stirring continually. Tr
place It over hot water or in a sov
oven where there will be no DANCE, q
scorching It. but where the mOistur
win evaporate until the pulp is str
enough to hold its shape when Ltd
from a spoon. Fill hot sterilized jan
with the mixture and seal them, =
spread Il on plates or pans In thh
sheets and dry it thoroughly in a YER
slow oven. from 100 degrees F. to u
degrees F.. until II can be cut /
squsres or rolled into sheets. It shOll
then be stored carefully in mOistu
proof containers
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
AN INDIAN FAIRY TALE.

This story was q great favorite with
the little Indian children, who night
after night would listen to 1t with shin
ing eyes and open mouths as some
clever story teller spun tale after tale
to the little groups about the blazing
campfres.
The Indians say that long ago there
were two little orphans, a girl and q
baby boy. The little girl brought up
her baby brother. He was grateful for
her care. and q more loving brother
and sister it would have been hard to
find. However, as the years passed
Little Shell, as he was called, did not
grow tall like other Indian lads. II
was long after other Indian youths OF
his age went out hunting before bis sis
ter would allow him to take his bow
and arrows and 60 into the forest
alone. He was 80 small that at first he
brought in only tiny game. but he was
90 clever that soon he was the best
hunter in the forest. >.
Their parents had left the two Or
phans q stream in which many fine
beavers built their homes. One Inom
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
She Wanted TO Know

Food economists who delight In tel.
ing the American people what eIcelg,
dishes they can make out Of odds md
ends usually thrown into the garbsn
can remind rs Of the London sOcIer
woman who went down into the stun
districts teaching the poor folk bow to
make nice soups and stews out q
bones and meat scraps so often throw
to the dogs. The coster women listened
patiently for q long time, but at laE
up jumped Sal Grogan-or was 1t Nm
Emery 'Awkins land said:
Now, look ere, Idly, hits nignp
nice o. yer to come down ere and tel
Us wot ter do with old bones and LITTLE
bits o. cats meat, but wot l wants to
know Is wot becomes o. the rest o The
hanimal. Who the ole boy gets that
and why should theyT'-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

Chicago probably has the honor of
furnishing the youngest commissioned
officer in either the army or navy. A. A.
Mccormick, Jr., 10 years old, son of Aid.
A. A Mccormick, has been commits
stoned ensign in the United States naval
reserve flying corps. Ensign McCor-
mick won his straps because of remark
able progress as an aviation student.
He was a member of Yale unit No. .,
which has been cited by the navy de-
partment "on its record as the most
efficient detachment. He trained at
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
CAN THE TOMATOES
Three Tried Out Recipes For This
Favorite Vegetable.
"A CAN A DAY." THE SLOGAN.
The Burden Of Record Breaking Crops
Will Tax All Our Abilities For the
Next Few Weeks When We Fall to
In Canning Bouts.

-" "gSNo WV" az
In Canning Bouts.
prepared by New York State Food Sup
ply Commission.l
Canned Tomatoes.-Select tomatoes
that are ripe, but not overripe, and free
from blemishes. Do not attempt to
handle too many at a time. since they
win not keep II allowed to stand too
long at any stage Of the process. Scald
them for from one-half to two minutes.
Dip them In cold water and remove
them quickly. With a sharp knife re-
move the stem core and the skin.
Open Kettle Method.-Place one layer
OF the tomatoes In an enamel kettle
and for every quart add one teaspoon
full OF salt and from one to three tea
spoonfuls Of sugar. Add no water
Bring the mass to the boiling point and
boil 1t for from six to ten minutes.
Large tomatoes should be turned dur
ing the cooking. With a sterilized
spoon ladle them into jars that have
been sterilized by being boiled for
twenty minutes. filing the jars to over
flowing. Adjust the rubbers that have
been placed In boiling water for five
minutes and the covers that have been
sterilized with the jars Seal the jars
and invert them to cool
Cold Pack Method.-Pack the pre-
pared tomatoes into the Jars, pressing
them down firmly with a wooden
spoon. Fill the jars to within a quar-
ter Of an inch Of the top with boiling
tomato Juice. To each quart add one
teaspoonful OF salt and from one to
three tablespoonfuls Of sugar. Adjust
the rubber. the covers and the upper
clamps. Place the jars on q rack in a !
hot water bath, allowing the water to !
cover the top to a depth Of one inch. |
Bring the water to the boiling point |
and boil the jars for twenty-five min
utes. Remove them from the water. seal
them and invert them to cool. Store in |
q cool. dark place.
Tomato Puree.-Two quarts thick to /
mato pulp. one medium sized onion. /
two tablespoOnfuls chopped sweet red
peppers, One-half teaspOOnful salt. one
sugar. Tomato PURGE may
be made from small OF broken toma-
toes Cut the tomatoes into fOurths and
cook them until the pieces becOme
broken and soft. Press the pulp
through sieve dis ard u: only the
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
esrmany,a Gr.at compo,.r..

It Is a significant evidence Of the e.
istence OF two Germanys, says a recent
writer, that not one Of the great Ger.
man composers was q Prussian- Bach
was q Thuringian, Handel a Saxon,
Gluck q Bavarian, Mozart a Bayarian
Haydn an Austrian citizen, probably &
Croat; Beethoven was born In Bonn Of
Flemish descent on his fathers side;
Weber, although born In Holstein, vas
an Austrian; Schubert was an Aus
TRAN; Schumann q Saxon; MendelssO@
was a Jew, born In Hamburg; Waps
was a Saxon; Brahms was born u
Hamburg. The same general statemeni
Is true Of the chief German poets
Mime. 9Schumann-Heink was born u
Bohemia, although OF German descent
Richard Strauss is a Bayarian-
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
Why She Sent a Substitute

The loan department of the welfare
board and the woman outside the rail
had agreed on the amount of the loan
she wished On the diamond ring, says
the Kansas City Star.
"YOur manner" the loan clerk asked.
ut isn't my ring" she replied. at
belongs to n friend"
She named the owner.
Couldn't she come herself for the
loanT
mo, not very WE'LL" she answered.
you see. her home was robbed last
night and all her clothes stolen She
must borrow money on the ring to buy
new ones. She sent me to get the
money and to buy the clothes"
The loan was made.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

A beverage that is Endorsed by
science as being perfectly harmless is
known as mate. Unlike ordinary tea.
mate is improved by boiling, and the
same handful of herva, or prepared
mate leaves, can be used for two infu-
sions and the second may be better
than the first. 1t is a tonic, a stimu-
liant and a diuretic. 1t is especially
desirable for those who wish to coun-
teract the consequences Of physical or
mental work.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

Ing Little Shell found a giant coolly
killing these little animals. Instead OF
going away quietly when told to do so.
the giant fought Little Shell so fiercely
that the lad had trouble i'm taking care
of himself. but at last he whipped the
giant. sending him limping away. never
to trouble any one again.
But the evil giant I'm going cast a CO.
rious spell over Little Shell. Little
Shell was no longer content to stay at
home. but felt a longing to go travelling
about all over the world seeing all sorts
Of strange sights. Little Shell knew
this was no life for his sister. He
went home and told her he must leave
her. $50 I've il, brother" she said.
Then / will await your return, where
I can always watch over your wander
ings- Far up I'm the eastern sky when
the mornings are clear you will see
me. have always loved the sky aud
wished to live there"
So they parted. and the next morning
beautiful clear star shone far up In
the sky and has shown there ever
since. 1t is Little Morning Star, sister
Of Little Shell. whom the Indians some
times call the Little Wild Man OF the
Mountain. And he has never come
home, 50 the Indians tell their children.
For is not Little Morning Star still to
be seen waiting in the eastern heavens
for the return Of her rowing brother?
And the Indians believe that some day
he will come back. and then the broth
er and sister will shine together in the
sky.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
Fruit Conserve.

Two quarts of cherries pitted, two
quarts of goOseberries. one quart Of
red raspberries, one pound of seeded
raisins, three oranges cut in pieces.
leaving rind on: one lemon. juice only.
three-quarters Of Il pound Of fruit.
Boil half an hour or more and put in
tumblers. Prepare the fruit and sugar
over night. by morning the sugar is
dissolved.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

Buffalo, n. Y, and is now an instructor
in aviation at Pensacola, Fla.
The young ensign has gone through
all of the extreme tests necessary to Sc
cure a commission, including an altitude
of 10000 feet, drops with the engine
cut off, landing in heavy seas, spirals,
etc.
Alderman Mccormick, who would
make a splendid mayor of Chicago,
feels very proud over the accomplish
ment of his son who is the pride of his
mother, Mrs McCOrmick.-EditOr.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
Nutmeo Cookies

Mix two cupfuls of sugar. three
fourths Of cupful of butter. two thirds
Of a cupful Of sour milk, nutmeg
enough to flavor. two eggs. a teaspoon
full Of soda and enough flour to roll.
Roll out thin and bake in a quick
oven.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
pyeino Raos for RUGS.

When dyeing rags for homemade
rugs, de the punches Of rags tightly
round before dipping in the dye. This
win give intervals Of rags without coll
or, and the effect when woven win be
greatly admired.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
MusseI or Clam Salad.

Wash, boil five minutes, remove
heads and black membranes, dip in
melted butter. salt, pepper and lemon
juice mixed, set in ice box one hour |;
serve with lettuce. French dressing
and minced parsley. cress or cucumber.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
Subject For PITY.

Belle-She says her face Is her for
tune. Beulah-Well. pity the person
she wills Il to.-YOnkers Statesman
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

Enjoy present pleasures In such q
way as not to injure future ones
Seneca
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
GIoaa.

Shell suppose you saw some close
things at the front? He-Rather!
There was McDougall Of our battalion
Il think he was the closest.-London
Ideas.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22

To Keep Merinsue From Falling.
To keep meringue from falling. add to
II tablespoonful Of baking powder Just
before putting the meringue on the Die.
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
FOR YOUNG FOLKS
Sleepy Time Story About a
Beautiful Heavenly Body.
AN OLD INDIAN LEGEND.

Tale That Delighted the Children Who
p~sIt In America Before the White
Men Landed Hsrs-Two Orphans and
What Became Of Them.
Tonight, said Uncle Ben to Little
Ned and Polly Ann. am going to tell
you
The broad ax., 1917-12-22
ALDERMAN ALEXANDER A. MCCORMICK

the Sixth Ward who
acquired military honors