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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-16
Prussian Reasoning.
From the New York Times.

SIaS' ~ Gail NC dCCSPleu as al
expression of things really be-
lieved only on the theory that
the Prussian mind has become
so accustomed to using the
spurious coinage of reasoning
that it is quite unable to distin-
guish the false from the true.
In what other way can we ex-
plain the German Chancellor's
regret at rupture with a nation
which by her history seemed to
BE predestined surely to work
with us, not against us i" 1t
sounds like disgusting hypoc-
risy. But Won Bethmann Holl-
veg is a responsible statesman.
He was addressing the represen-
tatives of the German people.
Where in our history has there
been a position taken, a policy
declared, a principle enunciated,
which would justify the belief
that in this great struggle be-
tween democracy and absOlut-
ism, between eternal right and
mOnstrOus wrong, the American
people would give their sympa-
thy their aid to the HOhenzOI-
lerens?
The Chancellor accepts and
dwells upon the German legend
that the British blockade is to
the full as unlawful, as inhum-
an, as the German war
zone decree enforced by
m urderous submarines. A
peculiarly t1agrant instance Of
Justification of reasoning and of
history is furnished by his at
tempt to whistle down the wind
the American objection that,
while England destroys only
material values which can be
replaced, Germany destroys
human lives which are i'm
possible to replace" "Well
gentlemen" he continues,
why do the British not endan-
"ger American lives? Only be-
cause neutral countries, anC
especially America, voluntarily
Submitted to the British or.
"ders." The German Chancel
Tor should know that the officia
documents refute him. German!
in her memorandum of Feb.
notified US that "sea traffic will
"be stopped with every avail
cable weapon and without fur
"ther notice in the following
"barred zone," the limits Of
which were hereinafter Sc.
forth. with every availabl,
weapon and without further no
tice." That meant and was in
tended to mean attacks by sub
marines without warning upol
every merchant vessel that ven
tured within the barred zone
Moreover, in the first German
war zone proclamation of Fet
16, 1915, we were warned tina
neutral ships entering tn
CLOSED waters bea
their OWE responsibility 70
unfortunate accidents" Ur
doubetedly Won Bethmann Holl
veg has in the archives of tn
Chancellory the British Orde
i, in Council issued March II
1915. In that document he wi.
find this passage:
And whereas his Majesty has Their,
fore decided to adopt further mea.
ures in order to prevent commoditit
: of any kind from reaching or leavin
Germany, though such measures wi
be enforced without risk to neutri
ships or to neutral or to noncombatai
life and in strict observance of ii
!, dictates of humanity.
E In the note handed by Sir EC
! ward Grey to the American An
bassador on the same day W
; find this declaration:
The British fleet has instituted
blockade, effectively controlling
cruiser Gordon all passages to ar
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-16
FOr Sale.

The building on west side of
Ninth street near Main street,
and vacant lot adjoining. Build
ing formerly occupied by the
Western Union Telegraph Com
pany. Apply to
RICHARD FIELD.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-03-16
For Sale.

140 acre farm, will divide to
suit purchaser in 10, 20 or 40
acres.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-03

MECHANICS NOTICE-Flrst class
mechanics wanted for large manu-
featuring concern; boring s,large
and small lathes, planers, assembl-
ers, bench and floor work, erecting
and repair work; we want the bes'
mechanics that can be had; 45c to 55c
per hour to start with. All round me-
chinists can make CSC TO 75c pei
bour In short time; steady work; g.
hour day, no labor trouble; business
not dependent on war orders; only
first class men need apply. Physical
examination at our employment Of
flee. Apply in person or for further
information communicate with En-
ployment office. The Goodyear Tire
4 Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-03

BIG, QUICK, CERTAIN PROFITS
from Copper are now being paid to
investors who secure their Interest
when their mines were under devel-
opment We organized, developed
and own Nevada Packard, now paying
dividends. Ask any bank in Nevada
about us. Then get In on the ground
floor with us in Wedge Copper-a
debt-free fully equipped property. A
postal will bring full information.
Write Market Walser, President,
Wedge Copper Mining Co., Herr Bldg,
Reno, Nevada.
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Statesmen AND CLERK WANTED

NANUFACTURER-Offers exception
al opportunity for district or state
sales managers; new patented cleo
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manufacturers; tremendous success;
strong demand, no competition. 800
to $500 capital necessary. Reliable
proposition. The Scott Mfg Co, South
western office, Busch Building. Dali
las, Tex.
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ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD

If this Is not the greatest money
making house to- house proposition.
N. R. G. LAUNDRY TABLET washes
clothes In 10 mnitues, without rub
bing Contains no lime, lye, paraffin
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Positively the wonder of the age.
Sells for 15c enough for family
washlngs, We supply free samples
and guarantee the sale of every
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free sample with the housewife
and when you call again, she is
eagerly awaiting to become your
steady customer. Secure territorial
rights at once, or you will regret 1t.
A 1c postal brings sample and full
particulars. Farquhar- Moon Mfg Co,
Dept CTS, 14O W. Van Buren, st,
Chicago, III.
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THE BIGGEST BARGAIN IN GuTH-
RTE. room house and corner
lots, northeast Guthrie, rooms fin
ished and partly furnished Lumber
in other room IS by 40 to finish it.
Chicken house Near Car line $500
takes it. Terms. Fine place for
chickens. Baldwin, Lock Box llS
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ANNOUNCEMENT A

The Leader is authorized by Com
missioner r N Dunham to announce
his candidacy for recollection to the
office of Commissioner of Public
Utilities, subject to the primaries,
March 26th.
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LADIES-When delayed or irregular
use Triumph Pills. always depend
able. Relief and particular free. No,
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COLoRED PEOPLES PROGRESS
New race history just off press,
$3.50, sold by agents, the publishers,
Austin Jennings Co, Washington D C.
VIII mail your free outfit.
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BUSINESS CHANCES

OUR EvERBEARING STRAWBER-
rles give you fruit every day from
early summer until December. Send
for free booklet. The McRill Com
pany, Oklahoma City, Okla.
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HELP WANTEk-MALE

IF YOU'RE a neat writer or stenog-
rapher we can give you paying
spare time employment. Apply, writ
ing. Send stamped envelope. O-See
Mig Co, Lincoln, Neb
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SATURDAY, Feb 3rd

my Ladys Boulder" Three reel
mystery drama with Violet Merser-
eau.
"A Llmburser Cyclone" L Ko Kom-
edy.
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MARRY-For success and happiness
many thousand members both sex
wishing early marriage hundreds
wealthy confidential descriptions free.
Established 10 years. The Reliable
Club. Mrs. wrubel. 1872 Madison, Oak
land, Cal
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SUNDAY, FE6 4

VIM A Brady in association with
the "World Film Corporation" pre-
sents the five reel comedy "TillIe
Wakes Up," featuring Marie Dress
LEI and Johnnie Hines. Marie Dress
Ter was the star In Titles Punctur-
ed Romance. This comedy was made
at Coney Island. Motion Picture
News says Miss Dressler at her
best"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-03

statesmen wanted to sell our guar
anteed q jewel watches direct to
wearer on easy installment payments
of $3.50 monthly; retail price ex-
tremely reasonable. We pay straight
salary 800 month, all expenses and
big extra commissions Can use sew
eral men In different sections. Ad-
dress: The Pope Co., Longview'
Texas.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER-2OO acres
rich land, well improved we'll locat-
ed, room house, large barn, cattle
shed, granary, other buildings. Fine
water. Very healthy country. Corn
wheat, oats, clover, blue grass, low
price, easy terms. J r Bigler, Neosho
Mo.
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For SALE

Horse, lumber wagon, spring wagon
double harness, all good, one mile
north on 1lth st. H T Krsss.
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MONDAY, FEB 5

Bluebird Photoplays, Inc, present
a beautiful screen version OF Harris
Anson's story Mary Keep Your Feet
Still" with dainty Ella Hall as Mary
in "Her Souls Inspiration" the story
Of a g,rl born with music in her feet.
The most human, natural and inspir-
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public.
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BUFFALO BILLS own life story, 400
pages illustrated. Thousands will
read it. Take orders; make 800 per
week Highest commission. Sample
free. Send 1Oc for mailing. Hertel
Co., Is South Desplaines, Chicago.
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$4,000 WEEKLY made writing names
for Mail Order Houses. No can
vassing Particulars for stamp The
Guide Co., Memphis, Tenn.
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MARRY II single; honesty is our
success; members by thousands
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best. The Successful Cupid; Miss
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GUTHRIE Railway Man Clerk Exam :
inatiolj February 10th, SIS to $3.50
month. Vacations. Common educa
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free Write Immediately Franklin
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HOW MUCH DO YOU sARN7-Live

F7OW WUOF1 % IVU rHHN DI'V
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Big embroidery sale at Lutz Mon
day.
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AGENTS-2O per cent profit; won
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sells like wildfire. Carry right In your
pocket. Write at once for free sam
pie. p D Conway, Sales Mgr, Is Am
erican Bldg, Cincinnati, o.
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WANTED AGENTS

Agents for well known established
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per week. No capital required Right
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insuring practically unlimited income.
Smell Coat Co, Union Square, N Y.
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SIDE LINE Pocket samples 10 min
utes, $40 commission, high grade
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vertising Novelty Co. Newton, Iowa
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HUSTLING man agent. Big tailoring
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WE REQUIRE Men of Character aad
ambition for permanent positions In
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territory and live at home Very fine
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HELP WANTEb-FEMALE

Big embroidery sale at Luts NJ, 4
day See windows.
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WANTED-Two experienced girls at
the Palace Laundry
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WANTED Statesmen

.sEvENTY-FlV to 500 weekly for
live statesmen selling large line Of
auto oils, greases, paints and other
specialties. Don't be satisfied. Get
our proposition Fairfax Refining
Co, Cleveland, O.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Whether it be the evening and Sun
day leisure hours in camp, or the rest
periods of practice marches, the Y.
M. c.. A. follows the soldier boys of
Uncle Sam wherever they go. Or,
more strictly speaking, it precedes
them, for the "Y" buildings are al
ways ready when the first men in
khaki reach the camps and the "Y"
tents are always waiting when the
fighting men reach lunch stop in the
strenuous hikes.
The service which the "Y" renders
is as varied as the needs of the men
themselves. And as to its effective
ness all the needed testimony is that
of the men themselves.
Captain Stanley Berleska of Port
land, Oregon. an officer at Camp
Greene, Charlotte, North Carolina,
was a member of the Michigan uni
versity football and track teams in
1914 and was picked as a member of
the All-Star Western intercollegiate
mythical team that year. when /
came into this camp" he told Arthur
+. Bagley, the "Y" camp physical
director, 81 wondered how / was going
to keep in physical condition. | saw
no opportunity or place to do any
training. You Y. M. c. A. fellows
have sort of made opportunities for
me to recreate and exercise, for since
/ have been here | have averaged
three evenings each week out with
my company football teams"
In the same camp was another
young soldier who listened to an adj
dress given one evening in the "Y"
auditorium by DIR. George r. Stair on
"The Potter's Clay" After the SER
mon and after the invitation had been
given and the men were signing the
"War Roll" and were being present
ed with the customary pocket tesla
ment given to soldiers, one young
man, approached by Bagley upon the
question of making a decision,
respond affirmatively at once. When
the testament was handed him he
said: "I'm doing something for you
that l refused to do for my mother.
When / left my home in Idaho a
month ago, she asked me to take a
pocket testament with me, but l
thought it was no part of soldiers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

kit. This old Y. M. C. A. has made
me changed my mind. am going to
sit down and write her not TO worry
any more. have my testament and
| am going to read it. Thanks, mis-
ter. the Y. M. G. A. is sure good to us
fellows" On the same evening in
this camp l6i War Roll cards were
signed and over $50 men made public
requests for prayer.
1t is to keep up this sort Of work
ia the camps Of the soldiers and sail
ors in America, and to follow them
across the seas when they go to
France, rs well as to extend the same
service to the armies Of our allies,
that the Y. Nj. c. A. War Work Coun-
ell is conducting great nationwide
campaign for funds from November
III to 10. The sum needed to carry
on this service to July /, 1918 is $685.
100000. The aid Of every citizen in
every state who has friends or kin in
the military or naval service is not
only desired but necessary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07
a.
KICK THE KAISER OUT OF
CONGRESS
(By Lowell C. Frost)

is the kaiser in congress?
Not in person, of course. Neither
is he in the reichstag in person. But
he is represented in both places very
efficiently.
Who would dare to represent him in
the congress of the United States 2.
Robert M. LaFollette would dare,
has dared, and will dare, not merely
to represent the kaiser in the halls of
congress, but also to give him aid and
comfort wherever he goes, through
his speeches, acts, and influence.
But how can he do all this without
being arrested for seditious prac-
tees?
Well, you see its like this: Under
the constitution he cannot be touched
for anything he may say in the Sem
ate, and as to his activities outside of
the Senate, that august body stuffs
its fingers in it's ears and doesn't hear
anything. You will notice that there
are very few men in the Senate who
care or perhaps dare, to throw any
very big stones at anyone.
Can nothing, them, be done to stop
the mouth of traitor in high Office
in this country?
Yes, the Senate has the right to
cleanse itself of the gentleman from
Berlin by expeiling him with two
thirds vote.
Then why have they not already
done so?
Well, if a polecat got into your
house by mistake, you would be sure
that it ought to be put out, wouldn't
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

but we all helped and had marsh
mallow roast.
The fifth grade is reading selec-
tions from the old testament. They
have Just finished the story Of
Joseph and His Brethren"
The seventh grade is learning "The
county Boys Creed"
Black cats galorei Bats, and the
"Old Witch" with her broom decorat-
ed the schoolroom for Halloween.
The decorations were made by the
children.
CONTINUED from Page Five)
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

A few years ago the late Mayor
Gaynor was offered the nomination
for Governor of New York. His
popularity was at its height, partly
on account of the then recent attempt
on his life by an insane man. Mayor
Gaynor declined the nomination. A
friend wrote to him urging him to
reconsider and asked him whether
he had not overlooked the POSSIBLE
ties of the situation. He showed him
that he would be elected Governor by
an overwhelming majority, and that,
as a consequence of this, he would be
nominated and elected to the Presi-
dency Of the United States.
Mayor Gaynor answered his friend:
"After man has gone down into the
valley of the shadow, as / have, and
there faced the great realities. all
those things seem mighty small"
In order to see the smallness of
most things for which we labor all of
our lives, it is necessary for us to
ego down into the valley of shadows"
Pleasure. Money, Position-what are
these things for which we strain our
nerves, overtax our strength and
stain our souls? They look so big,
and desirable as we strive to gain
them! In reality they are so signo-
ficant! 1t would be pleasant to have
them all, of course, but no one needs
one of them.
Some day we shall look back UNI
concerned whether we had any OF
them or not. They are not bad things,
but they are such trivial things! And
meanwhile the really great things are
before US; things the value of which
will appear greater and greater to US
with the passing of time: Clean Liv-
ing-H on ty-Unselfishness and
God.
These are the necessary things in
the life of any one. If we gain them
what we lack does not matter.
A country paper runs a sheep de-
partment under the heading: "Our
Rampape."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

you? But you might very likely hest
tate for a few moments hoping that
someone else would come along to do
itf or you.
How, then, in. the name Of justice
shame once and for all. and make La
Follette's expulsion certain?
We must come down so hard on the
political toes Of every senator from
every state. that he will jump to his
feet with the conviction that public
opinion is more to be feared than the
polecat.
IL is very necessary to send our sons
abroad that they may make the world
safe for democracy, but it is equally
important for us at home to kick the
kaiser out of congress?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

We are glad to see the cups which
were won at the track meet in Ionia
last June on the piano in the high
room.
All the b. II. S. teachers attended
Teachers Convention Thursday and
Friday. After the convention sew
eral OF them returned to their homes
for Saturday and Sunday-Miss Ken
nedy to Bangor, Miss Raynor to Kala-
mazoo, and Miss Bates to Charlotte.
Tuesday morning Miss Little gave
us a splendid talk on the Russian
People, and their part in the war.
The talk was very interesting as well
is instructive. She spoke about the
Revolution; the present government;
the spirit of the people; what they
have accomplished in the war, and
what is expected of them in the
future.
tuesday forenoon the American
literature class was greatly aston
ished when Madge Clemens said that
Edith Peabody was noted leader of
Transcendentalism.
NOTICE.-Don't miss the big game
next Friday at Leonard park-Ionia
VS.. Belding. Game called at 800
o'clock sharp. Admission, 25c; school
children, 15c
The high school ''Y" group met at
the high school building Monday
night. Ten were present of whom
three were new members.
f. Bedding 81, Portland 0. There is
a saying that "history repeats itself"
During the last two years the Port
land football eleven has come to
Bedding only to be defeated by large
score. Saturdays game was no ex-
ception to the rule. The day was
mild so neither the players nor the
spectators suffered from the weather.
In the first quarter Portland by a
series of line smashes in which >Hosey
their fullback, featured, threatened
to score. But the ball went over to
Belding and Peterson carried it
across the visiting line. Lambertson
kicked goal. The score for the first
quarter was Bedding z, Portland o..
In the second quarter Forman car
ried the ball over for three touch
downs and Peterson for one. Ted
Lambertson kicked two goals i'm four
chances; The score at the end of the
first half was almost a repetition of
the first. Four times the ball was
placed behind the visitors goal and
as often Ted Lambertson's toe sent
it over the bar A feature play was
Forman's 60-yard run through a
broken field for touchdown. The
final score was-Belding 81, Portland
o.
Portland's team was considerably
lighter than the Bedding team. They
presented a good backfeld which did
most of its gaining through the line.
The local team was fast and able to
gain at will. End runs always were
good for five yards, while Peterson
could be depended upon to carry the
ball through the line. Saturdays
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

foretold your future in very weird
and uncanny manner. She found
many slackers and warned them to
get on the right side with Uncle Sam
whom we think is the greatest man
in the world. Mrs. Clements acted
as the witch. There were many 9TH
er persons such as fairies and brown
les, and jack-'o-lanterns greeted us
from every corner of our schoolroom.
Spooks were lurking everywhere. The
primary class had sewed work. weav-
ing and paper chains on exhibition.
The second, third, fourth, fifth and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Ben Franklin says "Have you something to
do tomorrow? Do it today"
That's our idea of being Of service to YOU
Buying early has it's advantages both in price
and selection We bought early and it is big
advantage to you.
That's. the kind of store this is anyway;
always looking out for your interests first. We
never have to worry about our own interests
when you like the way we take care of yours.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

Two certificates Of award for being
neither absent nor tardy were grant
cd to Elsie and William Hatton dur
ing the<month Of October
The pupils had a whispering con-
test this month. The side that did
the most whispering had to treat the
other side. Frank Wacha's side won,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-11-07

sixth grades had Columbus booklets
mounted work painting, drawing and
weaving.
by Evelyn Sherwood.