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BUTLER DENIES HE
ASSAILED WILSON
Made No Statement Opposing
Presidents International
Policies, He Says.
SEES PRO-GERMAN PLOT
Interview Published in "New
York American" Answered
BY Educator.

Publication in yesterdays New York
american under headline all the way
across page one OF a cable despatch
stating that an interview with DR..
Nicholas Murray Butler, published in
Paris. had profoundly amazed" the
French by alleging that President VIII
son does not represent American sem
timent" inspired DR.. Butler to give the
lie direct to the story.
II do not of course see the New
York American he said. "and have
therefore no personal knowledge OF
what 1t prints. II 1t insinustes that
have authorized an interview or state
ment for publication abroad criticising
tho Presidents going to the peace con-
ference or opposing his International
policies It utters falsehood.
81 could only interpret such a state
ment as part OF the systematic pro-
German and anti national propaganda
with which this paper has so long
been associated in the public mind, the
object in this particular case being to
make the American people appear to
ment.
Discussion in General Terms.
The interview referred to was writ
ten by Edward Marshall. a well known
and thoroughly responsible newspaper
man, and contained no criticism what
ever OF the President. nor indeed any
mention of him save as having here
t0fore used general terms only in
speaking of the league of nations and
freedom Of the seas.
"'nhe interview discussed in some de-
tail the phrases self-determination
league OF nations and freedom OF
the seas and vigorously supported all
three policies. Mr.. Marshall showed
ME the text of his interview before he
cabled 1t, and there was in it no single
word to give ground for any such
insinuation as understand the mer-
can has put In circulation"
Here are the only parts OF Edward
Marshall's interview with DR.. Butler
which seem to be open to any con-
struction as bearing at all upon the
Hedin cable or DR.. Buffers expisna
ton concerning the interview. He is
quoted by Mr.. Marshall as having said
The American people approach the
peace conference in very fine and
broad minded spirit, but WITHOUT un-
Outstanding the specific policies which
they should consider and support ana
without any commitments to such poi
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Born, June 5, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Diatt of Grand Rapids, an 1-2
pound son, named Joseph Claud. The
mother was formerly Miss Penny,
daughter Of Mr.. anc Mrs. Ben Penny
of this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Vance and child
rem visited the latter's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Newton Blackmer of Carson
City Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Levi Krick returned home o
Wednesday accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Leach and
Esther May from a visit with her
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Nichols
and Mr.. and Mrs. Stowell Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Barbour of
Orleans were Thursday guests Of
Mrs. Hattie Dorsey and son, Grover.
Mrs. Frank Colt Of Elmhall was a
guest of Her mother, Mrs. Abbie Par
merter and family last week. Her
mother had the misfortune to fall
and break her arm. She is past
"a years and blind and knitted socks
for Red Cross this spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Colt and mother
and Gus Colt and wife of Ionia ac-
companied Mrs. Frank 0ott home
Sunday, returning Sunday evening.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
For Indigestion
WOrtley & French Have Treatment
That They Guarantee to Promptly
Relieve All Stomach Distress.

People go on suffering from little
stomach troubles for years and mag
me they have a serious disease
They overeat or over drink and
force on the stomach a lot of extra
work.
But they never think that the stom-
ach needs extra help to do extra work.
If these people would take Mi-o-na
tablet with or after meals it would be
great big help to the stomach in its
strain of overwork.
Mi-o-na tablets help your tired-out
stomach to do its work and banishes
the cause.
No matter what you eat or drink
Mi-o-na tablets should sweeten your
sour stomach and stop gas belching in
10 minutes. The heaviness disap-
pears. and the stomach is greatly aid
ed in its work of digestion.
And M-io-na not only promptly re-
lieves all distress but if taken regu-
larly will absolutely Danish indigestion
by building up the flabby overworked
walls of the stofach and making them
strong enough to digest the most
hearty meal. Wortley & French sell
and guarantee Mi-o-na.-Adv.
When you buy War Savings Stamps
you do not give-you receive.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Gordon Frost and wife, Mrs. Roy
Ford and Helen Andrews motored to
Grand Rapids Monday.
Will Condor and family are at their
cottage for the summer.
Mrs. Orren Savles spent Sunday
and Monday with her daughter, Mrs.
Gordon Frost.
A large reception was held at the
home Of ID. A. Church Friday evening
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Peterson. who were married Thursday
in Grand Rapids.
-Weys Bros. spent part Of last
week in Grand Rapids.
Callers and visitors at Hosmer An
drews' home Sunday were Mr.. and
Mrs. Harley Pickens, Miss Gladys
Pickens Of Saranac, Messrs. and Mes
danes Lew Wingier, Jake Kropf, Sam
Kropf Of Lowell, Will Medler Of AL
ton.
Mrs. Roy Ford and daughter, Mar
garet of South Vergennes spent few
days with John Andrews and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike McAndrews are
planning to spend few days with
relatives in Chicago the latter part of
the week. They will make the trip
by auto
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Lee of Keene
were at the Hardy and. Lee cottage
over Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Russell Welch spent few
days last week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Kropf.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Thompson,
daughter, Harriet of Sidney, were
week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hans
Thompson.
Mrs. Howard Despelder spent Va
few days last week visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Simmons, of
Entricar.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. C. futile and two
son, Durwood and Kenward of Green
vile were over Sunday guests at Ed.
Stokes.
Miss Minnie Dolph, teacher of the
Brown school, closed her school Fri
day with a lawn picnic at E. A..
Stokes.
Quite few from here motored to
Clifford lake after church Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Vera Lavender and little son
Wayne of Trufant spent their birth
days last week visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. z. A. Stokes.
Mrs. Sephas Hansen and daughter,
Elsie Elaine, and Mrs. Ben Kraft, also
Mrs. Vera Lavender and son of Tru-
FAINT were guests at Philo Lavender's
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor of South
Greenville were guests at Z. A.
Stokes last week.
Frank Mann, who had an operation
at the u. M. hospital, Greenville last
week, is at home again and gaining
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Prall of Lansing,
Mrs. Hattie Wakeman of Belding and
Mrs. Myrtle Cole of Iron Mountain,
were guests at K. A. Stokes June IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Despelder and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Simmons of Entri-
can were guests at Ezra Sieber's Sum
day.
Children's day exercises at the
German M. F. church were held last
Sunday evening and were very nice.
Mrs. Clyde Howe who has been iii
is recovering slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Thompson and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Thompson and daughter were Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Nelson
Of Sidney.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Clarence Hart~is building over q
barn for Peter Retterstorf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cortwirth of Ionia
visited over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Moore.
Frank Carr and H. w. Fashbaugh
are drawing potatoes to Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Nelson of Dill
dine visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Houserman at the home of HI. W..
Fashbaugh Sunday.
Mrs. Mae Fashbaugh returned Mon
day night from a weeks visit at Shady
Nook hotel at Lake Gage, Ind, report
ing a very enjoyable trip by auto;
also the crops of hay and grain are
far better in Indiana than Michigan.
Haying there is nearly done; wheat
will be ready to harvest by the 25th
of this month; saw many fields of
barley looking like green velvet and
things are in very fine condition;
about three weeks earlier than here.
For many miles through Indiana one
is not out of sight of some beautiful
lake. Farming land there is much
higher than here but taking all things
into consideration Michigan is grand
old state to live in. In fact it is
home. The hog and dairy business
is the principle line Of stock industry
in Stubens county where the writer
investigated farm products. Jerseys
are the most popular; Poland China
hogs are most in evidence. Butter fat
about the same as in Michiganl also
poultry and just the same as here
patriotism leads in all things and
everyone is trying to do their bit as
we all should do to help our soldier
boys over there.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Elon Murray and family called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Nichols and Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris Saturday on their way
to Belding.
Ira Parker made business trip
to Grand Rapids Thursday.
T. HI. Antcliff called on Alfred
Parks last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Sylvia and SON ROLAND call
ed on her aunt, Phoebe Antcliff Fri
day evening.
Lyle Chatterhorn visited relatives
in Bedding and his aunt in Grand Rap
ids last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern LaDow spent
Saturday afternoon in Ionia.
Mrs. VIM. Antcliff visited her sis
ter, Della Rich, last week and re-
turned Thursday.
Geo. Hagadorn made q business
trip to Ionia Tuesday.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
LONClLAKE

Marie and Ruth Dodson entertained
the little girls of the park last Thur
day in their playhouse, Happy
Hours" and a happy little crowd they
were.
Mrs. Frank Heth spent the first Of
last week in Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis McCarty and
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cronk-
rite returned to Ionia last Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. Victor Preston entertained
guests in Mrs. E. w. Merriett's green
cottage Wednesday. Mr.. Preston
came up in the evening.
The 9th grade Of Bedding held q
picnic here last Saturday. They put
in the day boating, eating and roller
skating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kelly and son
are spending several days in their cot
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Price Of Belding
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Heth.
The freshmen and sophomore class
es of the Ionja high school held Q
Mrs. Hattie Hall spent several days
last week with Mrs. Ben Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ney Olmsted and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Foss Eldred
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Buck enter
tanned jolly bunch Of young ladies
in their cottages for over Sunday.
Elizabeth Hall, Ruth Sears, Lilah
Brook of Bedding, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
B. Hall of Grand Rapids and SON,
Stanley of Boston, Mass, were guests
Helena Schultz spent Sunday with
Virginia Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Burger have NOV
ed to the farm home they recently
purchased.
Mrs. Z. w. Merriett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fisher and Gordon and Charles
DeTurk spent Sunday in "Allcomein"
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Stedman have
arrived for the summer and have their
store in readiness for business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. j. Heath had as
their guests for over Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. M. Talcott and daughter,
Lorene, of Saranac.
Jeff Way spent several days in his
cottage and returned to Ionia Mon
day.
Another large crowd took in the
dance at Heth's pavilion last Satur-
day night.
Sunday was an ideal resort day. A
great many were on the grounds and
one could see boats everywhere on the
lake.
Hay Hall is having the bath slide
raised after being torn down by the
hard wind storm few weeks ago and
expects to have it in fine shape next
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall of Atlanta,
Mich, spent several days last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hall. They
were on their honeymoon and will visit
several friends round the lake before
home.
Bass season opened Sunday and
parties from the Bedding and Branch
side report great catches. The Am
mon brothers brought in fine bunch
of them at this side.
Grandpa Lambertson is visiting his
son. John, for a week.
Mrs. Addie Burnett and daughters,
Eunice and Ruth spent Sunday in her
cottage on the Branch side.
DIR. Plynn Earle and wife of Grand |
Rapids are spending several days in
the Earle cottage on the Branch side. |
Mrs. l.. Cornell and son. Arthur, !
spent few days in their cottage.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Regular services on Sunday, lU:3U
a. M. Worship and communion.
1900 noon, Bible school; 500 p, m,
senior c. E.; 700 p. m, evangelistic
service. q
Mid-week prayer meeting and
training class Thursday at 1880 p. m.
You are cordially invited to all SER
vices of the church.
Chas. M. Pease, Pastor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
CONGREGATIONAL

Sunday-Morning service, 1890 a.
M; Sunday school, 11:45; Y. p. S. C.
E., 600 p. M; evening service and
sermon, 1880; prayer meeting, Thurs
day evening, 1880.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science society, 106 So.
Pleasant street.
Sunday morning service at 10:45.
Sunday school at 11:45.
Testimonial meeting every We'd
nesday evening at 1880.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
ORLEANS METHODIST CIRCUIT
X. v. Birdsall. Pastor.

The pastor and family motored TO
Chesaning last week Tuesday to visit
his parents, returning Wednesday.
On the way over a stop was made at
Ashley, our old charge, where we
made about Is calls.
The Orleans Epworth league went
to Bedding city park Friday evening
for a business meeting and picnic
supper. 1t is an ideal spot and the
evening was greatly enjoyed.
Children's day at Easton church
went off with swing last Sunday
morning that was a credit to the
children and the committee. The
decorations were beautiful.
The baccalaureate service was held
at Orleans church Sunday evening.
The pastor spoke from the text, Ex-
odus 14:15, Speak unto the children
of Israel that they go forward. He
spoke of Moses as a leader, urging
the class to become leaders rather
than followers. The choir furnished
special music. The church was dec
GRATED with class colors. On account
of commencement exercises held on
Tuesday evening will have to be held
over till next week.
Bring your tithing enrolment cards
to the pastor.
The Harmony club of Dildine Sum
day school will have a social at the
church Friday evening.
A reception will be given at the
home Of Ralph Kitson Thursday eve
ming for some departing soldier boys.
Men, don't stay at home from
church because. it is hot. We do
not wear any coats in hot weather.
1t was decided last Sunday to pur-
chase the Crown piano for Dildine
church. Those people have gone at
the thing with lots of vim and the pi-
ano debt will be cleaned up almost
before we know it.
Orleans Ladies' aid voted at its
last meeting to have screens made
for the church to get even with the
mosquitoes.
Dildine church has purchased coal
for next winter.
Orleans church lawn has been
graded inside the curb. We will set
out a row of naples next year to
help to beautify the grounds.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
FREE METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school, 1000.
Morning worship, HOO.
Class meeting, 1900.
Evening service, TOO. Sermon by
the pastor.
Holiness meeting, Tuesday evening,
1880.
Prayer service, Thursday evening,
1880.
You are welcome.
j. Fred Iulg, Pastor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
METHODIST

Sunday, 1000, class meeting; 1890,
morning service; 11:45, Sunday
school; Epworth league, 600; even
ing service at 700 p. m.
Prayer meeting for young women
in Philathea room and young men IN
Baraca room Tuesday evening, 7:30.
Thursday evening at 1880, general
prayer meeting followed by Bible
stury. p. Ray Norton, Pastor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
LATTER DAY SAINTS

Sunday school, 1920; prayer SER
vice, 11:30; religo, $50; preaching,
1880. j. d. Aelick, Pastor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday-Morning worship, 1880 a.
m; Bible school, 1900; B. Y. P. u,
prayer meeting, Thursday evening at
,7:30. w. A. Bliss, Pastor.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

evening paper, and paused contem-
platively for few moments.
"Father," said he, what is liner
tia'?n
"Well," replied the father. eff I
have IL, it's pure laziness, but If your
mother has It, it is nervous prostra-
ton"
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19
&1ugeh aS,R
Sul0d15 Scin1ol:!
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC

Mass every other Sunday 1t 8 q. m,
every alternate Sunday at 1880 q. m.
Mass every week day at 1880 a.. m.
Rectory residence, 400 South Bridge
street.
Rev. John A. Klich, Rector.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Your work tells the tale. If you
deceive the public, they know it.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

When cigar is dried once it never
regains its original flavor or aroma.
Moisteners give little trouble and
they cost little. The absorbent ma
terial generally used by manufactur-
ers is mineral wool or asbestos. This
is sanitary and moistener that will
keep in good shape for from one to
five years. Formerly a felt was used
but this, as do sponges, soon becomes
sour and foul and spoils the cigar
stock. To keep sponge in cigar
case is a mistake, for the moisture is
given off too slowly, in addition to
the fact that it's use Is not good from
a sanitary standpoint.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

Bobby, did you take that message
"Yes'm."
And what did you find out?"
Mrs. Turner"
No great man needs a brass band.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-06-19

When you buy War Savings Stamps
you do not give-you receive.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-06
THE MAN OVER FORTY-FIVE.

The employment bureau of the
Chicago Employers Association, re-
Gently undertook to find work for men
over 40 years of age, who ordinarily
have difficulty in obtaining positions.
During the past year they report hav-
ing found jobs for 919O such. The bu-
reau reports that it has found that
grey hairs indicate the age discre-
ton. Many other employment agen-
cies are reported to be making a spe-
cial effort to find places for the older
men.
This is a matter in which the men
tai attitude Of the older men has been
partly to blame. 1t is not for imagin-
airy reasons that so many concerns in
sist upon having young men. And it is
not, so much as people think, because
the older men lack energy. A great
many of them are full Of pep" and
life. Considering that they work
with judgment and experience, they
can accomplish a great deal.
The trouble with the older man is
usually that he gets too set in GER
tain rut, also he is more apt to be-
come discouraged He looks back on
his past experiences and sees good
many disappointments and failures.
So when he has made few tries at
thing, he is apt to quit and say it
can't be done.
An elderly man does not need to
work with the high speed and fever
ish energy Of youth. That kind of eff
fort is frequently so i'll judged that it
is not successful. What is needed is
the willingness to keep trying out
new things, even If previous expert
ments do prove futile.
No elderly man ought to be salts
fed to run along a week In the old
groove. He ought always to be think
ing how he can beat his old record.
The man who can keep up that habit
of mind is not likely to be thrown
out of position because of his age.
If he Is thrown out, he will get rec
ommendatioa that will give him a
new chance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-06
OF INTEREST TO FARMERS.

Wi1neshiek county, according to
latest statistics, has 1887 farm
homes. One of the oldest and most
responsible institutions in Iowa does
business every year with 934 of them.
1t wants to extend this trade to the
other 1853, and three or four farm
ers with automobiles living in this
county can earn some good money
by devoti1g a little time each week
to helping develop the business that
is just waiting patiently in these
1858 farm homes. The compensation
will be In the form OF straight sal
airy AID all expenses, payable every
week. No capital for investment is re-
quired outfit furnished
free. Further information can be OBJ
tanned by writing to P. o. Box 907,
Department C, 16, Des Moi1es, Iowa,
and giving full information and ref
erences. 5-2w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-06
A REAL PATRIOT.
Some Plain Facts Told by German
Who is Proud He is American
Citizen.

The following letter was taken
from a recent issue of the Rochester
Daily Bulletin:
Jacob Gratis, who was born in Ger
many, wrote to the Auburn (Neb.)
Republican telling some plain facts
that can be repeated in hundreds Of
families now living in this country.
Among other things, he says:
There were ten in our family, and
we were poor like most of our coun-
trymen who came to the good old
United States of America to get away
from oppression, and it was a hard
matter to keep the wolf from the
door at times When | landed in this
country l secured work at once and
received more money for one months
work than | got in Germany for one
years work. l sent for my folks and
| am proud that they are all true
American citizens and will answer the
presidents call to arms against Ger
many or any other country when
needed.
81 don't see how my countrymen
can go back on Uncle Sam. They
came here without cent and made
money here; now some of them want
to fight the country that feeds them.
The kaiser never did anything for
them or for me. If he had we would
be back there yet. All he did was to
start this cruel war and starve all
our people there, and make soldiers
out of everybody and force them to
work for his dirty II cents day,
with a fourth pound of meat and
loaf of black bread l hope to see the
day when he is kicked out of Ger
many and a president put in his
place. You don't see any Americans
going over there for jobs, or to any
other nation. They are happy here
and don't owe any allegiance to any
Ing or kaiser l hope Uncle Sam will
win. Hurrah for President Wilson.
Stop all foreign printed papers
in the United States. If they can't
read English let them learn, and
keep all foreign languages out of the
schools. The English language is
good enough for anybody
j. CRAFTS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-06
NICE SUM FROM HOGS.
Martin Carlson Had Three Hogs One
Year Ago, Now Has None, But
Has Stag to Show for 1t.

Here is a hog story that is real
hog story Martin Carlson, who had a
public sale Jan. "a, closing out his
farm property, shipped some hogs
that he did not put in the sale, and
got returns on them on Jan. %. And
when the returns came he sat down
to figure what financial progress he
had made in swine raising in an even
years time. He found that on Jan. 2S,
1917, he had three hogs-two sows
and a boar, all full blood Poland Chi
mas but not registered. He bought 10
other hogs, and on Jan. %, 1918, he
had no hogs at all, but he had taken
from the sale of hogs the 1ice sum
of $1,746.19, having disposed of his
original stock of three, also Of four
filters, two filters from each Of his
old sows. He sold $1,294.6S worth
through the West Union Co-Opera-
tive Co., $323.50 worth through his
public auction, and $12S.01 worth
to his neighbors, those sold to his
leighbors weighing respectively 375
and 37S pounds, at II cents per
pound. His best record, he thinks,
was that made on eight shoats which
he put up at his auction when t'ey
were four months and four days >ld,
and which brought him $20.50 each.
West Union Gazette.