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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

still hatred into their hearts and
make them fiends in human form.
My hatred for England is only ex-
ceeded by my hatred for America.
Had it not been for that country, all
Europe would have been helpless at
my feet long ago. Shells made with
American money killed my soldiers,
and for this can never forgive
America.
So the secret is out. You hint that
l had hand in the Sarapero assassi-
nation. fiattered myself that l had
kept this covered up and no one
would suspect that had hand in it.
Well, it is all right, / suppose. You
inspired it in me, and have a right to
share in the secret. You will have to
admit that it was clever for me to be
on my yacht at the time of the dis
cord and treason among the Russians,
and thousands Of those brave men
persisted through treachery.
Lucifer, you make me laugh at
times. You express surprise at my
posing as a personal friend of God
and telling my people that God will
help them to victory. Cannot YOU see
my plans? My friendship with God
Is simply to delude the poor, simple
fools who are dying that my ambi-
ton my succeed. / have to hand them
this bunk once in a while to keep
their breasts barred to the enemy.
Without it they would quit fighting.
/ tried the same bunk on neutral ma
tons, but they were too clever to be-
lieve it.
have taught my people this creed
since l came to the throne. The chill
dren in the schools are taught to hate
all things not German. They are
taught that Germany is invincible
and anything that / do is not wrong.
| have disguised it under the name of
kultur. My alliance with the Turk
was a clever move on my part, as it
gave me an excellent opportunity to
pass the buck. When they commenc-
ed Strengthening the Christians, no
one connected my name with it, as the
Turk has slaughtered Christians for
centuries.
Some have compared me to Napo-
leon. That makes me incensed. Ma
poleon never battered down historic
cathedrals, the work of centuries; Ma
poleon never left a trail of illegiti-
mate children where his armies had
passed; Napoleon tried to spread civil
lization in conquered countries, while
l have spread kultur. His ambition
was to rule Europe-mine is to rule
the world.
You talk Of Indicating in my favor.
Don't do it. Let US have a dual
throne. With your experience coupled
with my nature we should be able to
make a hell that would far surpass
your previous efforts. And / am say
ing this in stristest confidence. / feel
that / am soon to join you. / fear
that / have overstepped my ambi-
tions, and / can see ruin. A victory
by my enemies will mean my ruin, as
my life will be the forfeit. Well,
do not regret it. 1t will put me in
hell all the sooner, where / will be
with kindred spirits There is too
much love and charity on earth to suit
me, and when join you l will be in
my element. I'll bring the boys, too,
as / am sure that you can have use
for them. They are fine devils. Well,
goodbye, Lucifer; will see you later.
WILHELM.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

Elevator Man in Trouble
Bellevue.-Fred w. Brown, Belle
vue elevator man, who, it is alleged,
has been careless if nothing more in
his observance of the food regula-
tions for elevators, was summoned to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

ditures, profits and so on.
"Sixth-The members selecting the
Matching and brooding project are re-
quired to exhibit a pen of not less
than three pullets and one cockerel,
the exhibit to be accompanied by a
complete report of the work.
"Seventh-The members selecting
the egg and meat production project
are required to exhibit one dozen eggs
prepared for market, and pen of not
less than four hens and one cock, ex-
hibit to be accompanied by COM
plete report"
The chief duties of the organizer,
and the instructors who will follow
him, will of course be to show how
these things can be done-and in fact
to start the youngsters in their en-
terprises.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13
Can You Beat III


In these days OF Indigestion,
IL Is often a question
What TO eat and what to leave alone;
For every microbe and bacillus
Has a different way TO kill U.S.
And In time they always claim us for their
own.
There are germs Of every kind
In any food that you can md
In the market. or on the bill OF fare.
Drinking water Is just as risky
As the so-called deadly whiskey,
And It's sometimes mistake TO breathe the
air.
The inviting green cucumber
Gets most everybody's number,
While the green corn has system of its own.
Although a radish looks nutritious,
It's behavior Is quite vicious
And soon doctor will be coming TO your
home.
Eating lobster cooked or plain
Is only flirting with ptomaine,
While an oyster often has lot to say,
But the clans we eat in chowder,
Make the angels chant the louder,
For they know that well be with them right
away.
Eat slice Of nice fried onion and you're at for
Dr. Muny
Apple dumpings kill you faster than a train
Chew cheesy midnight rarebit
And the grave you'll inhabit.
Oh, TO eat at all Is such foolish game
Eating huckleberry pie is pleasing way TO die,
While sauerkraut brings ON softening OF the
brain.
When you eat banana frltters every undertaken
filters
And the casket makers nearly 90 insane.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

Lansing last week by Food Admin
istrator G. A. Prescott to show cause
why action should not be taken for
violation Of the Federal Food rules.
Several complaints had been made to
Food Administrator McGrath, who
upon investigation found abundant
reason for bringing Mr.. Browns de-
liberate indifference to the attention
of the State Administration. Mr..
Brown stated he had made some ex-
changes contracy to law, but as soon
as he knew what the regulations
specified he had followed the rules.
The administrator was in possession
of the facts surrounding several
violations, but told Mr.. Brown he was
not disposed to make it hardship for
him but gave him fair warning that
another offense would not be tolerat-
ed. when you are in doubt, take no
chances" is the way Assistant Ad-
ministrator C. s. Pierce cautioned Mr..
Brown, who left the state house
Pledged to support the food admin
istration regulations to the last detail.
Found Dead in His Livery Barn
Paris. Early last Wednesday
morning Louis Swiger of this village
Nioi1Su tIiC hSCIy odlii W BSt nio
horse Not finding the proprietor,
Mr.. Hopkins, around, he investigat-
ed and found him lying dead in the
Office. He had succumbed some time
during the night, acute Indigestion
being the cause of his death. A cor
oner was summoned from Big Rapids,
and he decided no inquest was neces-
sary.
The deceased was So years old and
came to Paris from Rockford, Mich,
four years ago, purchasing the j. l..
Davenport livery. The remains were
taken to Big Rapids and the funeral
will be held at Rockford. Miss Ida
Lynn of Big Rapids is cousin of the
deceased and nearest relative. His
parents are both buried at Rockford.
Some men are so unlucky that when
soup is served the only utensil they
have is fork.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

st. Louis.-The Gratiot County Ga.
| Co. is up against it. They admit II
and ask the people to help them by
increasing the rates on gas.
The attempt to charge for the use
| and upkeep of their governors was
met with such determined opposition
that the company decided not to ask
liz, but instead asked the officials in
each town served. st. Louis, Alma
Ithaca and Breckenridge, to meet to
discuss the matter.
Mr.. Wagner, Representing the gas
company, explained that on account Of
the advanced price of labor, materials
and coal, the company is unable to do
business at the present meter rates
and that unless relief is granted, the
company must face liquidation, and
the county suffer the consequent in
convenience and loss.
A very strong support was fur
nished to Mr.. Wagner's argument by
reading of letters and messages from
President Wilson and the Secretary
of the Treasury and Controller of
Currency.
After full discussion, lasting for
several hours, the following action
was unanimously taken:
"That it is the sense and conclusion
of this conference that we recon-
mend to the councils and citizens of
the several municipalities here repre-
scented, the adoption of an ordinance,
or an amendment of the present fran
chise ordinance, authorizing the Ora
tiot County Gas Co. to charge for gas
a rate based upon a sliding scale in
proportion to the price of coal. To
be determined as fallows: slips net
price per 1000 cubic feet Of gas when
coal f. o. b. mines costs $1.20 per ton;
IN cents additional per 1000 cubic
feet as coal shall advance, for each
$1.00 per ton advance, and proper
tionally for less advance. The maxi
mum price to be $1.40 per 1000 cubic
feet. And that said gas company
shall reduce said price inversely to
the above as the price of gas coal
shall decline. Such price shall be
fixed in periods of three months. The
price for a three months period to be
fixed by arriving at the average price
of coal during the immediate preced-
ing period of three months"
Away From Girl Too Long!
Young people deprived
of each others company because of
the war should feel encouraged to
make the best of their martyrdom by
the example set by Chin King, Char
lotte's lone Chinaman, who operates
a hand laundry. Chin King, who by
the way achieved fame by buying a
War Savings certificate at the time of
the 100 per cent drive in this city,
has departed and in his place is a
spare-faced Chinaman, who claims to
be a cousin. "Where is Chin ?" was
asked the cousin. "Oh, him." smil-
ingly replied the Celestial, "Him's in
Chicago. You see him work one, two
year here and him gone Chicago to
see him girl. One, two year long
'nough to work without SEEM girl"
Elevator Man in Trouble
Bellevue.-Fred w. Brown, Belle
vue elevator man, who, it is alleged,
has been careless if nothing more in
his observance Of the food regula-
tions for elevators, was summoned to
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13
Where Travel Books Are

Where Travel Books Are
when you write story of the sea
/ presume you go to the seashore for
inspiration ?"
Sometimes" replied the successful
novelist.
"And when you write about a for
eign country?"
az go to the nearest public
library?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13
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Quits Lyceum Stage


Howard City.-James M. Totten
will this spring take possession of
the farm in South Ensley and Mr..
Totten and son, Harold, will actively
enter upon farming with enthusiasm.
Mr. Totten has for nearly 20 years
devoted himself to the lyceum and
chautauqua platform and has made
for himself nationwide reputation
as an accomplished magician and en-
tertainer. The war has hit his pro-
fession hard blow, and Totten, the
wizard, has figured it all out that he
can make better and surer living by
following the pillow.
Instead of dumping" on an average
of 200 miles per day during his sea-
son on railroad trains, he prefers to
be at home with his family and when
nightfall comes to throw his hat in
the shadow of a tranquil domestic
fireside. He can hardly wait these
spring days for the call of nature and
will shortly be on the job in person
to do his bit for his country and him.
self along the production end of the
farm game.
Boots Cost $500
st. Johns.-A pair of military boots
are on display in Gerhardt's window.
The footwear has a distinctive ap-
pearance and also a distinctive price.
The shoe stores in Battle Creek are
listing the boots at $28. The whole
sale price of them is SIT. Our friend,
Lieutenant Rath, will adorn his pedal
extremities in some fancy leather
when he wears the boots on dress oc-
casions.
Heather Even in Our Midst
Muskegon.-That one in every 20
persons in the city of Muskegon are
not sure of their religious belief, be-
ing Indifferent or undecided on reli-
gious matters is revealed by the cam
vas recently taken there. Over 400
persons admitted that they had no
preference, 500 asserted they were
satisfied with any one of a number of
churches, while some 200 refused in
formation of any kind.
Teachers Wages
Ithaca.-Teachers wages will be
much higher this year than ever be-
fore. Contracts are being made all
over the state with inexperienced
teachers at prices ranging from $50
to $50 a month for the year. Wages
of country teachers in Gratiot county
range from $50 to 500 month. There
is said to be shortage of at least
100000 teachers in the United States.
No school which has good teachers
can afford to let them go at any rea-
sonable price. On the other hand
teachers should be reasonable, re-
Numbering that it is as much their
duty to help bear the burdens as il is
that of others.
The County Commissioner informs
US, that wages will average about $40
a month higher in che country than
last year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

The world is never all wrong fol
the man who is all right.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-13

Some men are so unlucky that when
soup is served the only utensil they
have is fork.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-11-27

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sel YOU ', na', hi a her. ais th;m@
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rocket knife. Well I guess that I
will have to leave this for TONIGHT as
/ am very tired now and can't get an
enyelope.
Oct. l9.-Well. I will try to finish
this letter this afternoon. man
bows. I am feeling some better to-
dav although INV throat and lungs re-
main pretty sore.
wish know Capt. Willfred
Houghes p. o. number. I might be
able to find him. You know whom
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Everything is awful high here.
You can't get to buy cigarettes or
tobacco at all, but those are issued
to US SO that is all 0. X. sold q can
of tobacco fer $3.50 today. You can
buy q steak, potatoes and coffee for
$1.25.
Well, mother, / guess that will
close for this time as this is all the
paper / have, SO goodbye with love
and kisses to you all,
Elmer.
Charley Cowles, brother of Earl
and q SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
Cowles writes another excellent let
ter to his parents, which is as follows:
Base Hospital, 88, A. p. 0. TIA,
Oct. IL, 1918.
Dear Ones at Home:
A few lines in answer to your well
come letter that reached me some
time ago while at the front. Don't
think because / am at the hospital
that / am hurt, / only swallowed a
little too much gas and the doctor
sent me down here for a little vaca-
tion. The vacation isn't half bad only
the time goes by so slowly. But I'll
be back with the outfit before long.
It's like leaving home when fellow
gets back away from his battery. But
at that / don't say much as this is the
first time that / have slept where /
couldn't look up and count the stars
or swear a little about the rain in six
months, so here is taking on some
sleep.
Oct. 1871 will finish this letter now
and see if ! can't beg an envelope of
one of the boys here. / am feeling
some better today. The doctor Is
spraying my throat twice a day with
some kind of liquid. They don't
seem to think seriously of my case so
hope I'll be o. k. again in a short
time.
Twill tell you how happened to get
gassed. You see we were pushing
Fritz back in sector where he had
lots Of supplies and he was putting
up all the resistance possible to de-
lay the game in his favor. On the
gas, at least he fired gasshells in our
position for about three hours. But
we all put on our masks and let him
pound away, then the next morning he
gave Us another little barrage Of
high explosives, some Of his shells
were striking uncomfortably close to
US and then he began mixing in . few
mustard au Solgue shells, gas shells
and one Of those bursted directly un-
der the gun was operating and we
received considerable gas before we
could get our masks on But just
then we didn't notice any effect on us
and / guess anybody that's been It
the front has swallowed lots Of gas.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-11-27

Chaplain Tells Of Soldiers Death
John Reynolds has received the fol-
lowing copy Of letter which his
daughter received from the chaplain
Of the regiment which her son, Ralph
+. Gerred, belonged to and which
shows that our boys are well cared for
when death has come to them and that
they are not left to the beasts Of the
earth to feed upon. The letter is q
follows:
France, Aug. 10. 1918.
My Dear Mrs. Gerred:
1t is my duty to inform ycu Of the
sad fact, yet fact of which you can
not but be proud, that you have given
son in the service Of our country.
Pvt. Ralph r. Gerred was drowned
yesterday while bathing, his death be-
ing in the line of duty.
wish that might see you in order
to press your hand while speaking
the sorrowful words, then ! could also
tell you how proud we all were Of our
comrade and how deeply we all share
in your grief.
He was Inferred this afternoon with
full military honors and with reverent
Christian burial in village church
yard. One of his comrades who il
gifted with the brush prepared .
beautiful cross to mark the grave,
painting it artistically and of course
marking it with the name of the reg
iment and date while Batteries ID and
c both purchased I hardly see how
they got flowers in this war swept
region) exquisite wreaths and the
French Marie and some of the citizens
who recently returned from flight add
ed bouquets to adorn the resting place
Of one who had helped to render their
homes habitable once again. No SOL
der ever rested. amid fairer sur
roundings and none was ever laid to
rest with affections.
Your other son, Elton, is not many
miles from here today, but owing to
the difficulty of communicating and
to his duties, it was impossible for u
to secure his presence. He will BE-
notified Of the event.
While / may not state the name Of
the village you can secure it from
Graves Registration Service, A. e. r.
Your sons resting place is within the
church yard and the grave counting
from south to north is No. z. An
identification tag is buried with the
body and the companion tag Is nailed
to the marker cross.
Sincerely,
Rev. Frederick M. Cutler,
Chaplain
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-11-27

Va, another sister returned here with
her for an extended visit.
Turkey dinner at the City Restau-
rant, so cents.-Adv.<
A divorce was granted Saturday to
Edith Antcliff from George Antcliff
on the grounds Of extreme and re-
peated cruelty. Both parties hail
from near Belding.--Ionia Standard.
Mrs. Geo. Madden of Muskegon re-
turned to her home after being the
guest at the home Of her son, Chas.
Madden.
Ed. whitford left for Grand Rapids
Tuesday morning.
Miss Grace Fyfe Of Grand Rapids
spent the week end ut the home Of her
friend, Miss Neva Coon.
The Empress will start their Sstur-
day matinees early enough hereafter
care to zee the entertainment ample
time to arrive home in time to get
their evening chores done early. The
box Office will open at 100 o'clock.
their evening chores done early.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Stevenson Of
Fenwick, Mrs. VIM. Rettinger and
Mrs. johnson Of Greenvilla Mrs. Ned
Charnley Of La1<eview were IN town
Thursday to attend the funeral Of
their aunt, Mrs. Henry Stahlin.
Any hair or scalp trouble you may
have will quickly vanish after . few
days. use Of Partisan Sag. Wort
ley 4 French ssl1 Il on guarantee q
money hack II not satished.-edv.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-11-27

Mother, there was bunch Of tick
led boys here last night when we got
the paper that stated about the Gen.
trail powers wanting peace but one can
never tell over here as we see and
hear so much stuff but we are all liv-
ing in hopes that it is true and by
what the paper states they are doing
some hard driving up on the front.
And / know they are for l have been
through some Of it myself and do not
care for much more of it either.
i visited the town of Nantes Satur-
day and believe me it is some town,
looks more like an American town
than any other place ! have been in in
France
How are the little girls getting on
now and is Frank working yet or has
the new draft caught him. / hope
not for Ma, he is not strong enough
and could not stand it.
There is so much / would like to
tell you but it is impossible to do 80
now but do not think it will be long
now by the way things look before we
can all be together again anyway let's
hope so.
Well, Mother, I will close with lots
of love to all. Hoping to hear from
you soon-
Cpl. Chas. King,
Co. D, 10th Inf. A. e. F..
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-11-27

OCt. 10, 1910.
Dear Ones at Home:
Well, Dear Mother, will drop you
a few more lines today as / am feeling
fine and have nothing else to do at
present.
Mother, am sending you slip so
you can send me little box for
Christmas.
Mother, the best box that you could
send me that l know of would be some
Camel cigarets and if Frank has not
changed his mind about the wrist
watch he said he would send me this
fall it would be most appreciated by
me for fellow in the trenches likes
to know what time it is some times.
There is no telling where / will be at
Christmas time and believe the Cam
els would come in better than Injuries
don't you think sof
Mother, how is every one feeling at
home and what Is Frank doing now?
would like to send you something
from here but do not think can but
maybe can get Boche helmet when
/ get back to the front again and If
/ can ! am going to send one home to
you
Well, dear, I must close as it il get
ting late. From your loving son and
brother to all.
Cpl. Chas. King.
I am still in hospital.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-11-27

It il hard to have entire faith in
the superiority of mind over matter,
when . day laborer can get twice as
much pay as q school teacher.