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Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Household Reminders

1t is sometimes a problem to know
what to do with leftover mashed po-
tatoes. A good salad can be made out
of it by adding French dressing and
little onion, beating it until smooth
and arranging it on lettuce leaves.
If little lard is rubbed on the out
side of potatoes before putting them
into the oven they will peel easily
and smoothly after they are baked.
This plan is equally good in baking
sweet patatoes.
The shiny appearance can often be
effectually removed from clothing by
sponging with cloth moistened with
ammonia or vinegar. The parts so
treated should afterwards be well
lsponged with water in order that the
fabric may not be injured.
The following is recommended for
removing the gray, smoky appearance
from mahogany furniture: Add a ta-
blespoonful Of strong vinegar to a
quart of clear water. Saturate in
this a piece Of clean chamois and
wiring it as dry as possible and then
rub lightly over the discolorations.
Polish with a clean cheesecloth. If
the first application does not remove
the Objectionable spots, give them a
similar treatment in about a week.
If you would make the work of
washing dishes easier fill all dishes
and utensils that have contained milk,
raw egg or flour and water with cold
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Good Roads Department
Road DEVELOPMENT

The Office of Public Roads and
Rural Engineering has extended its
work of giving assistance in road and
farm engineering problems to indi-
viduals or local communities in every
state in the union. There also has
been placed upon it the burden of
administering the Federal Aid Road
Act. Immediately after the approval
of the act plans were formulated for
its administration. The appropria-
ton of $5,000,000 for the fiscal year
1917, after deducting an amount suf-
ficient for administration expenses,
was apportioned among the various
states on the basis of three factors
population, area, and mileage of rural
delivery and star routes-each factor
having a weight of one-third, Rules
and regulations were promulgated
on September l, 1916.
Thirty-two states have indicated
their intention to assent to the pro-
visions of the act-one through its
legislature and others through their
governors. Before the department
can undertake cooperation in any
state. it is necessary to determine %
whether the state has a legally con-
stituted highway department within
the meaning of the act and (2)
whether the state legally assented to
the provisions Of the act and is In a
position to submit a program or
scheme or work covering the five
year period and to meet the require
ments of the act as to funds and
maintenance of the roads constructed.
This determination has been made IN
the case of nine states and, after GER
tain details have been arranged, the
department will be prepared to CO.
operate with all of them. Three
states will await action by their leg
islatures before asserting to the pro-
visions of the act. Tentative drafts
of bills providing for state highway
commissions have been prepared for
two states which do not now have a
highway agency within meaning of
the act. Eight states have submitted
specific projects for consideration. In
one of these states four project agree
ments are in the course Of execution.
The appropriation Of $1,000,000 pro-
vided by section of the act for the
construction of roads and trails with
in or partly within the National
Forests has been apportioned among
the various states in which National
Forests are located. Applications
for the construction of roads in the
forests must be filed in the district
within which the proposed road is To-
Gated. In states having highway de-
partments the applications, before fil-
ing, must be referred to them for
Many applications
have been submitted to the district
Offices and now are under considera-
tion.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
CHlLDRENS PULPIT
Lessons From Football

This is the season for football,
when our papers tell so much about
thrilling games that have been play
ed. l watched a game played few
weeks ago, and as l watched the op-
posing boys struggling over the ball
l learned several lessons which seem
to me to be important enough for US
all to learn and practice in our ev-
eryday life.
First, l noticed that every boy on
the teams kept close watch of the
whole game. Every movement was
carefully noticed lest they be taken
by surprise and thereby be defeated.
One little move unseen might easily
have permitted the other team to
win. And this often happens in real
life. Many people fall in their plans
just because they did not keep their
eyes opened to everything around
them. They went to sleep on their
job, and when they woke up another
had their job,
In the second place, / noticed that
the boys threw their whole powers
into the game. They seemed to love
it. Each played as If they had rath-
er play football than to eat a good
dinner. Each team made some thrill
ing plays which they could not have
made if they had not loved it. What
a lesson this is. No one can do good
work and succeed until he falls in love
with his work. There was once q
boy who could not do his arithmetic
problems. He was always at the foot
Of his class because Of his poor work.
He said he hated arithemetic, any
way. But his teacher finally got him
to see through the work. He fell in
love with it. He then would rather
work arithemtic problems than do
anything else. The harder the prob
lens the better he liked it. He left
the foot of the class and went to the
head.
Next, noticed that each boy did
his own part. No one waited around
for someone to do his work. Each
seemed to think that the whole game
depended upon him. And. indeed, it
did. If either boy had failed at a
critical moment the game might
have been lost right there. Each one
of us has a work TO do, and if we do
not do it we will cause much trouble.
The boy or girl who does not do his
or her part in life becomes a dead.
weight about the necks of those who
are willing to work. Each one of US
must do our full share and help hu-
manity win her battles.
But what appealed to me most of
all was the unselfishness of the boys.
While each one did his individual
part and played as if he was the whole
team, yet he did it for the sake of his
team. One fought desperately that
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Infantile Paralysis

A prophet of old said, my people
die for lack of knowledge" and in
1917 the words Of the prophet still
hold good. Each mother, each faith
er, every citizen should get know
ledge, be informed on the nature,
symptoms, care and prevention Of in
fantile paralysis, then give their Co
operation to all preventative work in
augurated in their community. In
the fact Of an epidemic, one man or
one woman, calm and well-poised, is
worth an army of panic-stricken in
dividuals. Knowledge and service will
form our fighting equipment and
Michigan must stand behind the 1917
slogan for the children Of our state,
Through knowledge we serve"
State Board of Health.
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Rice should be quickly and simply
cupful of rice in several waters. Have
ready eeady large saucepan three-fOurths
as not tn tn 'ns stop raaea the oi bons s1wY
quickly without a cover for twenty
five minutes. Drain the rice, pour
over it four cupfuls of cold water,
stand the colander in a platter and
then at the oven door where the heat
will pass through the rice. Now and
then toss it with fork from the side
of the colander to the center and back
again, being careful not to break the
kernels.-From my Favorite Re-
cipe," in The Peoples Home Journal
for August.
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When the Feet Are Tired

Those who are obliged to stand
while at work during the day will find
that the heavy, fatigued feeling in the
feet will be relieved by bathing the
feet night and morning with spirits of
camphor, after first having washed
the feet with cold water and soap.
During the hot weather the feet will
not tire and ''feel like lead" if ones
stockings and shoes be changed every
day. The entire weight of the body
rests upon the feet, and the feet be-
come grooved, feel sore and ache un-
less they are cared for and provision
made to change the pressure. This
can be accomplished by merely chang
ing the stockings and shoes, if one
has no opportunity to wash the feet
during the daytime.
If the feet are moist and inclined to
sweat, talcum powder or chalk busted
into the soles of the stockings will
give much comfort while one is oblig-
ed to be on his feet.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Hints to che Housekeeper

When eggs are high, chopped suet
can be sprinkled on top of puddings
containing milk, and they will be rich
and creamy.
To remove spots from the handles
of ivory knives dip a chamois skin in
water and then in powdered pumice
and rub the spots vigorously.
If apples are cored before pairing,
they will keep their shape better.
If little cold water is added to
waffle batter and thoroughly beaten,
the wafiles will be lighter and will
brown more easily.
Delicious fiavoring can be made by
soaking the grated rind of an orange
for few hours in a few teaspoonfuls
of orange juice.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15

'another might carry the ball over the
goal line. In this game one of the
boys got hurt and was taken out Of
the game. He received his injury
while trying to protect one of his
teammates. Without this unselfish-
ness the team would behopeless. So
it is through all our days. Unselfish-
ness is what is needed more than any,
thing else. Each Of us must depend
upon every other one of US else none
of US can ever win the victories for
God and humanity.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15

Peanuts are one of the richest pro-
tein nuts we have. Ten cents spent
for peanuts will furnish twice as
much protein as is found in the same
expenditure for steak. The analysis
of peanuts shows us that the edible
portion contains 7 4-10 per cent wa
ter, 29 $40 per cent protein, 43 5-10
per cent fat, IA 7-10 per cent carbohy-
drates and little over two per cent
of mineral matter. Being rich in fat
and protein they furnish valuable
food.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Peanut Butter Cookies

Three-eighths cup peanut butter;
one-half cup sugar; one egg, we'll
beaten; three-fourths cup of flour;
three-eighths teaspoonful cinnamon;
three-eighths teaspoonful soda. Work
peanut butter until creamy, add su.
gar gradually, egg, soda dissolved in
three-fourths tablespoonful hot wa
ter, and dry ingredients. Chill, roll
thin, shape, arrange on buttered
sheet and bake in moderate oven.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15

water as soon as they are emptied.
Before washing dish clothes and
dish towels soak them in water to
which little ammonia has been add
ed. This will make it easier to get
them clean.
To keep windows clean and prevent
dust from caking on them wipe them
at frequent intervals with piece of
chamois.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Peach Jam

Two and one-quarter pounds
peaches cut into small pieces, one
pound sugar, six whole allspice,
one cracked peach seed, one inch gin
ger root, one-half cupful peach
juice, one-haf teaspoonful whole
cloves, one teaspoonful cinnamon
bark, one sprig mace. (Tie spices in
cheesecloth bag.) Cook all together
until thick marmalade and clear or
until of the consistency desired Ito
105 degrees Centigrade or 221 de-
grees Fahrenheit). Pack hot in hot
Jars and seal at once or process.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Graham Cracker Cake

white sugar; one-half cup butter or
shortening; ten graham crackers roll
ed; one cup sweet milk; one and one
half cups flour; two teaspoonfuls bak-
ing powder. This makes three big
layers.
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DOughnuts

sour milk; one tablespoonful melted
butter; one-half teaspoonful soda;
one teaspoonful lemon extract; one
teaspoonful baking powder; two eggs
Roll as soft as possible. This recipe
will make two dozen doughnuts.
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Pere Marquette train time at Belding

lie q, IJII
To Greenville and Big Rapids, Gao
a. M; and $40 p. m.
To Lowell and Grand Rapids, 10:42
a. m; 200 p. m, and 1851 p. m.
tDaily.
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Corrected J

To Ionia and Detroit, 11:42 a m;
4:42 p. m.
To Greenville and Saginaw, 7:56 a.
m; $3.50 p. m.
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The Ideal Wife

A Scotch divine, dealing with the
subject of the "ideal wife," said he
considered that the ideal wife of mod
ern times must possess three great
qualities: Fidelity, and this meant
loyalty and devotion. Perfect conf
dence was the basis Of domestic hap
piness; trust was the foundation on
which it must rest. Industry, and this
comprised housewifely ability, dill
gence and efficiency. The ideal wife
should be able to glorify the common
place. Stimulus. The third quality
she must possess is wifely inspira-
ton, incentive and encouragement.
In times gone by subjection and sub
mission were considered. the ruling
principles, but our ideas have under
gone great changes, which should be
all for the best
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Peach Dumplings

Sift an even quart of -four twice
with one and half teaspoonfuls of
baking powder and half a teaspoonful
Of salt. Chop into this two table
spoonfuls of butter and lard mixed.
Mix into soft dough with two cupfuls
of milk. Roll out into a sheet scant
half-inch thick and cut into squares
about five inches each way. Lay in
the center of each nice ripe peach
which has been skinned and stoned.
Fill the stone. cavity with sugar. Fold
the dough about the peach, tie up in
cheesecloth squares dipped into hot
water and well fioured on the inside.
Have ready a pot of boiling water.
Drop in the dumplings and cook fast
one hour. Dip each quickly into cold
water to loosen cloth, turn out upon
hot dish and eat with hard sauce.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
WOMAN AND HOME

heavy cream which has been mixed
with one tablespoonful Of sugar. Beat
thoroughly, then add gradually one
tablespoonful of olive oil, and beat
again. Have ingredients cold before
mixing.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
"Pnftinn orr

Give up the very unwise habit of
putting off," Putting off will result
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Meat Sauce

Meat Sauce
Add one teaspoonful of -four and
one-haf teaspoonful of sugar to two
tablespoonfuls of salad mustard, then
add one well beaten egg and cook to
cream over hot water.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Salad Dressing

Add five tablespoonfuls of salad
mustard to four tablespoonfuls of
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Berry Jam

In selecting berries for jam the
ripe, broken ones will give fine color
and flavor, but about one-half the
quantity should be slightly under
ripe. sFhis is necessary to give a
jelly-like consistency to the product.
Cooking in small quantities also helps
to retain color and flavor. Weigh the
berries and allow three-fourths Of a
pound of sugar to each pound of fruit.
Rapid cooking with constant care is
essential.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15

He's true to God who's true man;
wherever drong is done,
To the humblest and the weakest,
meath the all-beholding sun,
That wrong is also done to US, and
they are slaves most base.
Whose love of right is for themselves
and not for all the race
James Russell Lowell.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15
Coal Gas AS Fuel For Autos


The use Of coal gas as a substitute
for gasoline in automobile motors ORR
ginally designed for liquid fuel has
given satisfactory results in England
and more and more gas is being used
there for this purpose. The English
motorist has to pay about 66 cents a
gallon for gasoline while coal gas
costs only about SO cents per 1000
cubic feet, equivalent to three gallons
Of the liquid fuel.
One of the chief advantages in the
use of gas is that a bulky, heavy con-
tainer for the fuel must be provided
or else the supply Of gas must be
frequently replenished. One concern
that is operating motor omnibuses has
found at last a partial solution Of
this problem in the use Of flexible,
collapsible container which is carried
on top Of the vehicle.
This concern has found coal gas
more reliable for use in It's motors
than gasoline and also considerably
less expensive; vehicles weighing
some three and half tons consume
only about $40 cubic feet Of gas in
making a run Of IL miles.
Belding banner., 1917-08-15

a woman may be, she can always find
time to show some little kindness or
extend some little courtesy that may
be the means of cheering or strength
ening another around her less strong
willed.
Putting off until tomorrow what
you could do to-day is sure way to
upset things in general, for procras-
tination is surely the thief of time.
Before one realizes just how it hap
pened the days have flown by and we
have not accomplished one-haf the
things we had intended to.
There is no time like the present,
and If we were wise we would use
every minute we are sure of instead
of putting off" until that future that
may not come.-Exchange.
For Fruit Stains
Fruit stains are easily removed il
the spot is dampened and placed on
Ice for few minutes.
If not successful the first time, try
again.
1t sometimes takes several freez-
ings, but Is n sure way.
For rust spots try lemon juice and
salt. Hold close to steam Of kettle
and spots will disappear like magic.
Camphor will remove fresh peach
stains from white goods if followed
by soap and water.
To remove ink, wash at once in cold
water, followed by milk and sprinkle
with salt.
Sick Room DOn'ts
Don't allow the sheets to become
wrinkled.
Don't jar the bed by leaning or sit
ting upon it.
Don't allow stale flowers to remain
in the room.
Don't forget to be kind and patient
Don't have temperature of sick
room over 65 degrees.
Don't appear anxious. Those who
are i'll are very sensitive.
Don't rattle papers. Nothing gets
on ones nerves more than this.
Don't give the patient more water
in a glass than he is allowed.
If an invalid has difficulty in
drinking from a cup, because of his
reclining position, place stick of
macaroni in the glass, and the con-
tents may be easily slipped through
this substitute for straw, without
spilling a drop.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-03
Elimination of Saloons Helpful to Labor

Since the constitutional providing for statewide
prohibition in Colorado became effective January 1910 mas
the amendment de-
fective many full OF holes that blind tigers
and have been able to walk thru them
legislature this evil and doubt when the Twenty
dispensers beyond
borders
asking what prohibition had
the labor Colorado To these
that the law had worked wonderful revou
amendment would retain should the
Last fall when sought amend the law to
permit sale OF beer this the
defeated by an adverse majority OF $4,000 votes .
we'll fed better clothed and happy families OF
organized labor realized during the the aac
slogan the being the mans club They
share OF their earnings which now goes to support the family or es
tablish bank
of Colorado working people least cent better
result OF statewide prohibition The increase deposits
ons from 40 to 90 per cent better under PoDon ta e
saloon door stood wide invite the bearing
envelope.
During preceding Christmas the banks OF Denver paid
hall million dollars to members OF savings clubs Prac
really that had hitherto been spent for liquor
accessories
labor Colorado advocating of former conditions with the
open saloon and its accompanying crime
by Our we" paper couldn't dry
uny We lost about $50 month in liquor advertising and some
industry Last the first dry Colorado our books show
Bulletin did the advertising business and
$50 and five breweres operation Be
the advertisers and subscribers their bills much
promptly degrade ourselves by settn
crowd of bar-room flies when collect bill
There has been wonderful improvement the moral
1sdse d s ie se gam u and ad mas
truth much OF privilege than before to live in Colo
ado and laborng people other states will find the for
pires and breweries from their border
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-03
Printers Home Notes
tBy Sam Boll.)

Frank ]. Pulver of Denver Typo
graphical Union and /. T. U. organ
izer, was a visitor here last Sunday.
William p. McFarlane and bride
spent an enjoyable day in Colorado
Springs and also visited the Home on
Wednesday of last week. He is n
member Of Denver Typographical Un-
ion No. 40, formerly resided in this
city and employed with the Out West
Printing company, some years ago.
The death of "Major" Edward ].
Doyle occurred last Friday morning.
He was sixty-eight years old, mem
Der of the /. T. U. nearly forty years.
He affiliated with Typographical Un-
ion No. 3, Cincinnati, Ohio, in which
city he resided for some time, later
going to Atlanta. Ga, from which
place he was admitted to the Home
from Typographical Union No. 4s, on
March /, 1905. He was stricken with
paralysis in May, 1909, and altho a
sufferer at times, he was always of
a genial and good natured disposition
Those who knew him here at the
Home, and his many printer friends,
will regret the loss of "Old Major"
Doyle. Funeral services were held at
st. Mary's church last Saturday after
noon, and remains inferred in Ever
greens cemetery.
One of the veteran members of the
craft who was well known in the
trade, Captain Ezra L. Lewis, passed
over to the Great Beyond last Tues
day morning, after few days ILL
ness. He was eighty-three years on
September 81 of last year. Resident
of the Home fourteen years, coming
here February 2. 1902 from Indian
apolis. He was the first president Of
st. Joseph Typographical Union No.
40, delegate to the /. T. U. conven-
tion from that union in 1874, which
met in st. Louis, affiliated with the
!. T. U. for nearly fifty years. He
leaves surviving nephew, Clarence
S. Smith, professor Of agricultural
college in Hays, Kan. He came here
to attend the funeral which took place
last Thursday afternoon at the Home
plot in Evergreens cemetery.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-03
ORDINANCE GIVING MORE PAY.
If Adopted All City Laborers VIII Re-
ceive $500 Per Day.

Councilman Thomas o. Spacey
Monday night introduced an ordinance
which was presented by the Denver
Trades and Labor Assembly and pro-
vides for an increase Of from $3.50 to
SO day for all laborers employed by
the city, and also increases the pay
Of men with teams from $5 to SO a
day;
The ordinance provides penalty
Of $50 to $500 for violation, or impris-
onment from ten to ninety days, and
is made to apply to corporations, part
nerships or individuals who employ
laborers upon public work.
The measure was referred TO the f.
nance committee of the council, and It
is expected that Councilman Burnett,
chairman Of the committee, will hold
a hearing for those interested before
reporting on the measure.