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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

A black woman halted in front of a
produce store IN Georgia town, and
addressed the proprietor, who was
also of color:
els desc aigs fresh?"
II amt sayin' dey amt" he an
swered back.
81 amt akin you is dey amt" she
snapped, "Pse akin you is dey is. Is
dey?"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday-Morning worsh p, 1870 a.
M. Bible school, 1900; b. Y. p. u,
600 p. M; evening service, TOO;
prayer meeting, Thursday evening at
7.30. w. A. Bliss. Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
HOLY TRINITY MISSION

Corner Of Congress and Alderman
streets. Hours Of service Sunday:
0:30-Morning service.
Rev. Robert s. Nash,
Priest-in-C Charge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

1t has been said that the man with
money doesn't care about the money.
it's what the money will do; yes, and
the man without money doesn't care
about its absence; it's what the alb
sence will do.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
Very Useful

What a peculiar choice for a we'd
ding gift!" remarked lady, trying
not to laugh as she inspected huge
f1at-iron which her charwoman had
just bought.
"Ain't it, man," said the charwom-
an, rather proudly, than otherwise.
"It's my sister that's gettin' married,
and I'm repaying her for the gift she
sent on my weddin' day."
did she send you something very
ugly, them"
"'Deed, no, mum. Hers was a
beautiful present. But you see,
ma'am, little bird whispered to me
that her future husbands q man of
violent temper, and l thought I'd send
her something that would be useful in
case Of family disputes. She has the
straightest aim with a fiat-iron ever
/ seed!"-Pearson's Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
Spring Footwear

Our stock of new spring footwear
for Ladies Misses and Children is
SO complete you can readily find the
style you want at a price you can
afford to pay. There is style in the
models and your feet will also find
plenty of comfort in them.
Yet style and comfort are only
added features. We are still offering
excellent values in quality, despite
increased leather costs.
Our stock includes the popular
Military heel, cloth and leather and
kid top, for Women, Misses or
Children.
/ We invite an inspection.
ORLO MORSE
s. Pleasant ST. BeIding, Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

One method of freeing stovepipes
from SCOT is by frequently throwing
scraps of zinc on the hot fire and OPP
ening the draught in the chimney.
A mixture Of two parts Of common
salt and one part of sulphur, or mix
ture Of commercial ammonium chic
ride and sulphur is also used for this
purpose.
What is the nature Of the brute?
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
Why Not Drive
Poison Out?

DOyou realize that the kidneys
l never have moments rest? They
work all the time, day and night,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

Sector" another word brought in
to the war vocabulary. The first
time read some thought section" was
meant, but Sector" is a part Of a
circle comprehended between two
radii and the included arc, and is the
word that describes the position oc-
cupied by the army in making an at
tack. tttt Ht fN Frtfl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
CHURCH q1Ask!
.ull0d15 School
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLI(

Mass every other Sunday at 8 a. m,
every alternate Sunday at 1890 a. m.
Mass every week day at 1880 a. m.
Rectory residence, 400 South Bridge
street.
Rev. John A. Klich, Rector.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

year IN ana year out, III
tering poisonous waste
products from the blood.
Is it any wonder the kid
neys get out of order,
weak, or too tired to keep
the blood stream clear
of impurities i?
When the kidneys
falter. trouble begins.
The waste matter accum-
ulates in different parts
of the system, and back
Yl s.a
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
LATTER DAY SAINTS

Sunday school, 1920; prayer SER
vice, 1880; religo, 2:30; preaching,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

waited so long. We make full
sets of teeth without covering roof
of mouth. Investigate and see for
yourself. We do not mean bridge
work. c. d. Owens, Inc. Dent
lists. DIR. Jarvis & Jarvis, 106 Mon
roe, Opposite Herpolsheimer's,
Grand Rapids. NOTICE. - We
are not connected in any way with
any other Office outside Of this
city" Both hpones. Open Tues.
and Sat. evenings only. Closed
Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
MOUTH FILLED WITH
Old ROOTS

Any medical author
ity Will tell you q
mouth filled with old
roots and badly de-
cayed teeth is injuri-
Gus to health Why
suffer. We will re-
move them, by our
method, so easily you
will wonder why you
W. v~oLD fsxIl
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

aching muscles, pains inside. biliousness.
blurred vision, puffy pouches under eyes
or rheumatic pains result.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCF

J. D. Aelick, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

To economic space in fiat pro
vide a camp chair for the kitchen
When not in use it may be folded
and if there is no better place for i
hang it on a hook fat against thu
wall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-03-20

Women with Ideas want a
paper with Ideas; therefore
read The Banner every week.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

Buy a War Saving Stamp
and help win the war.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
ISN'T TT TRUE?

When the power and resources
of this Country can be applied
effectively, the war will be won.
Are you doing your share?
It has been reserved to the
producer Of today to feel the
satisfaction derived from patri-
otism and personal profit at one
and the same time.
It is not money, but goods
and service that will win the
war.
But as goods and service
must be bought, the Govern
ment sells Liberty Bonds.
Be doubly a patriot by pro-
aucing, making money, and buy
Ing Bonds,
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

Goat Milk Good for Infants and Invalids
An Interesting Bulletin, No. 285,
has recently been issued by the
the Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, Berkeley, Cal. on the Mich
Goat in California.
In referring to abe use of goat
milk it says:
The most striking results SO
far secured relate to the feeding Of
goats milk to infants. The station
has had the opportunity of Supply
ing this milk to a fairly large mum
Der of very young children who
were in serious physical condition,
due to their inability to properly
digest and assimilate either modi-
fed cows milk or any of the COM
mercial infants foods that were
tried. In nearly all cases of this
kind the physical condition of the
children has been built up, and sat
isfactory growth has been brought
about by the use of goat milk. "
For further information, write
the Widemann Goat Milk Labora-
tories, Physicians Bldg, San Fran
cisco.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

The value of the potato as
q food is due to its starch and
mineral content. Starch yields
heat in the human body and
furnishes energy for muscu-
lar work. The mineral matter
is of importance in building
bone and in preserving the
alkalinity of the blood. The
potato contains more mineral
matter prOportiOnately than
rice or macaroni, although
equal amounts Of cooked po-
tato and boiled rice or maCa-
Foni have practically the same
energy value. When rice or
macaroni is used vegetables
should be AIDED to the diet to
supply the necessary mineral
matter. There is 50 little It's
sue building food in the pota-
to that it should not be made
the sole food of man. The
flavor, however, is so bland
that it combines we'll with
other foods, such as milk,
cheese, eggs and meat to give
a balanced ration. Potatoes
may be prepared in such a
variety of ways that they
may be eaten daily without
making the diet seem mo-
nOtOn0us.
The United States Food
Administration is planning a
consistent campaign to in
crease the use Of irish pota-
toes. GfOcerS will be ur-
ged 70 inaugural. a "potato
day. each wee k, selecting
whatever day is slack in de-
iiveries and making d spe-
cial price for potatoes deijV-
cred on that dly. Housewives
will be asked to buy potatoes
a weeks supply on potato
day. The administration
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Serial No. O36977.


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
November 21, 1917
Notice is hereby given that Emet Williams,
of Benson, Arizona, the legal assignee OF
Louisa Dixon and Joseph Ryan, has fled in
this office his application to enter, under the
provisions OF Secs 2306 and 2307 of the Revised
Statutes Of the United States, the following
described land, viz:
NE4 NE14 Section H. Township IS South,
Range 18 East, G. & s. r. Meridian, Pima
County, Arizona
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because
Of the mineral character of the land, or for any
other reason. to the disposal to applicant,
should file their atfidavlts of protest in This
office on or before the 3Ist day of December,
1917 j. L. IRWIN, Register.
Flfst pub Sept. 90
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

First pub. Dec. %, 1917
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

For SALE-Forty-acre improved
farm, with artesian we'll and rs
acres under ditch, near town. For
further particulars call or write to
Benson Signal.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTENT OF THE INTERIOR

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
United States Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
December Is, 1917
Notice is nerebv given that William Smith
Of Benson, Arizona, who, on September g. 1914
made Homestead Entry. No 025708, for SW14
>WA. Sec. %, SE14 SE u. Sec. 30: NJ NV a.
Sec 33, Township Ii S. Range 20 E.. G. and S. R
Meridian has filed notice OF intention to make
Thl ee Year Proof TO establish claim to the lanG
above described, before H. G. Brown q. S. Com
missioner ut Benson, Arizona, on the 22nd day
OF January, 1879
Claimant names as Witnesses: W, f. Harsh
James Roberts{ Sam Barrow and Sam wilson
all Of Benson Arizona.
First pub. Dec. %. g
J. L. IRWIN, REGISTER
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

Our three biIlion-dollar
corn crop puts a larger crown
than ever on the king of ce-
reals and if used right will
fake away the Kaiser S crown.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
Buy a Thrift Stamp.

Food ia the mouths Of the
allies is the brand Of ammu-
nitiOn most needed now.
Are you helping to put
it there?
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENTOF OF THE INTERIOR

United States Land Office at Phoenix Arizona
December ID, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that James W. Gilbert
Of Renson, Arizona. who, on January l9, 1875
made Homestead Entry No. 026555, for NJ
oE14, So NE14, NW14 NE14. E1a NW14, We "a
SW4 Section IA, Township II S., Range -l8 E.
G. q S. Il. Meridian, has filed notice OF inten
tion to make Three Year Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described before H. G
Brown, q. S. Commissioner, at Benson, 'Ari
IONA. en- the 22nd OF January, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: James Ander-
son. d. G. Maggie, both Of Benson, Arizona ant
Charles Anderson and +. L. Dalton, both OF
MeScal, Arizona
j. L. IRWIN Register
First pub Dec % 1917
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

The end of the old year or
beginnieg OF the new is a
good time to wipe the slate
clean of small debts. Due to
neglect or oversight these
sometimes run over. A little
inattention to these small
matters is often the cause Of
muce inconvenience to those
having a number Of them out
standing as is the case with
the Signal at present. A large
number of perfectly good
small debts are now overdue,
which if settled promptly
would ease up the situation
TO a considerable extent.
A word tn ihe wise is suf-
flcient.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
OUR own PEOPLE:
IN THE WAR
THE STORY OF A HOME
REGIMENT THAT is TRY
ING TO PULL THE KAIS-
ER FROM HIS
THRONE.

Few people know that there
is a regiment in the Southwest
playing a great part in the war.
Initsranks are to be found a girl
school teacher; confederate
veteran of IT, manned for life
in the war; there is an alder
man, some locomotive engineers,
a doctor, and several clergy
men. Many women are in the
ranks of this strange regiment.
The uniform consists Of we'll
worn civilian clothing, the regi-
mental motto is "Service'; it's
standard the Stars and Stripes.
To explain further, there is in
q certain city in the Southwest of
about $4,000 inhabitants a set of
people, drawn chiefly from those
not rich in this worlds goods,
who have made up their minds
that they must personally help
win the war. They have read
carefully the advice given by
the Government, they have de-
vised ways and means Of their
own to accomplish their object,
and they have placed thensel-
yes on record, in writing, over
their signature, that they have
done certain things, and will do
certain things in the future, to
win this war.
Their records and pledges
constitute
Human Stories of the Deepest
Interest
Here are a few of them:
Doing without meat, give up
my only boy for the cause"
81 am raising quite a nice
garden, and trying to save,
while my husband is away in
The army"
81 am seventy-seven and one
half years of age, half Of my
face was shot away in the Civil
war. Have nothing but the
rent of a very small farm. Took
$4,000 Liberty Bond-one-
fifth of all I had"
"Helpless with a broken
limb, but paying $4.00 month
ly for Liberty Bond"
'Preserved lots of food for
winter use, teaching thrift and
helped to sell Liberty Bonds in
school. Purchased one Liberty
Bond, and intend to buy more.
Managing my mothers business
while two brothers in the ar
N.Y."
"Father is soldier, two
brothers soldiers, two sons SOL
Giers. No money because have
to try to keep my own and rel
atives' families"
Family of five. Try to live
entirely on goods we produce.
Bought Liberty Bond, and will
buy one of each issue. Support
ing Red Cross and Young Mems
Christian Association. Am a
teacher and pastor, preaching
the needs of the Government" !"
Gam an old man of seventy
seven. Will do my best every
day, and invest every dollar I
can spare in Bonds"
"Buy half what I used to.
Make more stuff on the farm.
Bought $4,000 SOW and pigs.
Made more than twice as much
farm products this year than
ever, and expect to make more
next year. Bought two Liberty
Bonds and expect to buy more"
"An doing work that I used
to employ others to do. Will set
aside money regularly for pur-
chase Of Bonds"
"Reduced living expenses to
minimum. Putting aside 10 per
cent Of income for Bonds. Will
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

OIlo Is IlSuC11lS, dI1u w yoU
Nam, toiling night and day to
keep the home together while
trother is away. They pay
their tribute to you old soldiers,
still trying to "do your bit" in
spite of age and poverty, and
to you men, who unable to ac-
cept the heavier burdens of
youth, are still denying" your
self of food and recreation in
order that you may help fnan-
:ially to win the war. They honor
you men who are preaching the
gospel Of patriotism and SER
vice, and you one enlightened
farmer producing "over twice
sus much as ever before" To
you doctors trying to conserve
health, to you men cutting down
unnecessary labor, to you boys
who are raising q pig to help
the worlds food supply, honor
and credit is due.
What of the Reverse Side Of
the Picture:
You will note that not one Of
the members of the Regiment
referred to writes in this way:
II am a merchant. I have
done a splendid business owing
to good conditions in this section.
Out Of gratitude to the country
that has educated and protected
me I propose to cut out extrav-
agances and subscribe 10 per
cent of my savings to the Lib
erty Loan"
The one solitary pledge from
a farm owner brings into strong
relief the attitude of several
hundreds of men in this COM
munity referred to who, un-
doubtedly, own farm lands. We
hoped to have been able to re-
port many replies along the fol-
lowing lines.
II derive my income from
products Of the land. I have
made more money this year
than ever before. I feel it to
be my duty to subscribe to the
limit of my ability to the Lib
erty Loan, and to raise or en-
courage the raising of hogs,
winter wheat and every thing
else which will help feed our
soldiers"
Unfortunately, there is but
one such reply. In fairness
it should be said that the far
mer living out on his farm was
not approached to enlist in this
regiment, but the fact remains
that many an owner Of farm
land lives in this purely agri-
cultural community.
Again, not one said, II have
made money to the extent that
do not have to work now. ]
cannot remain idle, l will get to
work producing something need
ed by our boys over there. My
little fortune is at the disposal
of the Government"
Hundreds of trim little hous-
es, automobiles, and we'll dress
ed people lead one to believe that
there are plenty Of people in
this thriving little city who
could have written in this
strain. They did not do so.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19
Without These People the War
Cannot Be Won

It is useless for the tired lit
tie school teacher to wear her.
self out, for the war veteran
to "do his bit" clear through
to the grave. It will be in vain
that the mother and the wife
gave their flesh and blood and
their dearest possession in life,
unless the wholesale and retail
merchants, the farmer. the law
yer, all come forward, throw
off that indifference which
hangs like a pail of death over
so many of our communities,
and come out strong as preach
ers and practicers of economy,
production, and self-denial.
May the blush of shame, and
the resolution to amend come to
many as they read this little
story-every word of it true.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

What has become Of the
absent minded individual who
puts five or six Jumps of su-
gar inhis coffee or tea? If he
is not entirely eliminated he
will be when the sugar bowls
are, removed from the pubic
fables.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-19

wishes to place the Irish po-
tatO, every day in the year,
on every table in America.
The Arizona Food AdminiS-
traitor has just issued press
bulletin to that effect.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-08
|O|ES SUDDENLY in
new JERSEY CITY
Mrs. Henry Conn, keokuk Resident,
Departed From City Short Time
Ago in Good
Health.
NEWS rs WIRED HERE
Three Children Survive-she Had
Expected to Visit With Son
In Boonton, For
a Time.
NEWS IS WIRED HERE

Mrs. Henry Conn died at midnight
Friday in the home of her son, Joe
G. Conn, in Boonton, New Jersey. A
telegram conveying this news reach
ed Keokuk relatives this a. m. No
particulars as to her death were CIV
en- but it is believed to have been
sudden.
Mrs. Conn lived at $50 South First
street, Keokuk
She went to Boonton with her son.
Joe Conn, Sunday, arriving there
Wednesday. Before leaving Keokuk,
she had not complained of feeling
i'll.
Surviving are three children, Mrs.
Grace Milestone and Gilbert D. Conn
both of $40 South First street, and
Joe C. Conn of Boonton-
The body will probably be brought
back to keokuk for burial.
Mrs Conn died of apoplexy it was
learned later in the day. Her son
will depart from Boonton with the
body tonight and expects to reach
Keokuk Monday morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-08
DOG SINKS TEETH
IN SMALL URCHIN
Police to Kill Vicious Animal and File
Information Against Keeper
Owner at
War.
BOY WAS ON BICYCLE
Seeks Services Of Physician and the
Wound is Dressed-Fangs
Leave Greenish
Marks.

Bernard Barker, a boy of nine
years, living at 4O5 Morgan street,
was severely bitten by vicious dog
today while riding near the court
house on a bicycle.
Young Barker limped with his
mother to a physicians office where
the wound was dressed, and then
went to the police station to report
the matter to the police.
Chief of Police C. H. Hennemann
ordered the dog killed.
The wound in one of the boys legs
had greenish cast but infection is
not feared, it was said.
The dog belongs to soldier, n. A..
Gould, who is away from the city.
Gould has been conducting cleaning
establishment on North Fourth street
An information is to be filed
against the keeper Of the dog for har-
boring vicious animal.
Hennemann said that all vicious
dogs, whether they wear license tags
or not, are to be taken UP and killed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-08
FATHER ASKS
ADMINISTRATOR
e. "A. French Named by Fred Read
Of Illinois, as the Legal
Representative for

Fred E. Read, of Franklin, H.,
father of Clarence R. Read, has filed
petition with the county clerk in
which he asks that E A French be
appointed administrator Of the estate
Of the son, the young man who was
killed on Burlington tracks early
Thursday.
The petition states that Mr. Read
was unmarried and left no will, that
he was trustee in bankruptcy Of the
estate Of Gustave A Wolf, a bankrupt.
The petition further stated that GER
tain fees and commissions are due
on account Of services in said bank
ruptcy matter and that he has an
estate of 5000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-08
Complaints Are Many.

Complaints Are Many.
Mayor Lotion in commenting upo,
the resolution said that frequent con-
plants have been made about the dar
gerous condition of the crossings.
'The railroad is operating over tn
tracks at nearly all hours of the da
and night. now" said the mayor
Measures Of safety for pedestrian
and drivers must be adopted II acci
dents are to be avoided"
The councils resolution in full i
Be 1t Resolved. By the City
Council Of the City of Keokuk:
That the Chicago. Burlington
& Quincy railroad company be,
and is hereby ordered to station a
flagman for the purpose of warn
ing pedestrians and drivers of
vehicles of the approach of trains
at each Of the following places in
the City of Keokuk, Lee County,
Iowa, towit:
At the intersection Of the track
of said railroad company with
Johnson street and Seventh
street; at the intersection of the
track Of said railroad company
with Johnson street and Sixth
street; at the intersection of the
track Of said railroad company
with Bank street and Fourth
street; at the intersection of the
track OF said railroad company
with Cedar street and Fifth
street.
Be 1t Further Resolved, That
said flagman shall be stationed
at said intersections during
twenty-four hours each day, and
that said Nagmen shall be so sta
toned and shall begin their duties
within fifteen days Of the service
Of copy Of this resolution upon
any agent Of the above named
company.
Passed this sth day of June,
1918, by the following vote:
Lofton-Aye.
Hemmy-Aye.
Hickey--Aye.
ED S. LOTION,
Mayor.
Attest: o. w. SANDBERG,
City Clerk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-08
Dark in Some Places.
PERSONALS

.i ]. Sidney j. Davis s,,,or;n.
5lDst-tle Young Women's Cbris tn y
hi Ma. mission, has returned fror,
The ussdison, where she was ca,lad
Ere q Z OF her niece. 'aiiu
K., n Z. Dawson has de,,r.od
sn-i tsas City, Mo-, after snan 49, leu !.
Is Hangs. with her parents. Mr. and
kee, Stricken. 227 Nortb uy a.iu
lppa mrs MRS, Dawson is a Phi p a,a
! unir having attended North " p est'
Nor,s L, Williams and SON. .,
! a visi. Tenth street. left tods =,
b. ,s ~. IN Indiana 'ay
\ Hazel asses s Charlotte wbitm.-s,
Oar Fans ekerson lef. this week for
ke a s1,r ,s. Iowa where thew VIII ru1
lcaers, cnl, course ia the st.ta
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-06-08
BURLINGTON MUST
GUARD CROSSINGS
City Council to Compel Placing Of
Flasmen at Four Dangerous
Points in Corporate
Limits.
COMPLAINTS LAUNCHED
Fact That Railroad is Operating at
Nearly All Hours Day and Night,
Reason for Action,
Mayor Says.
COMPLAINTS LAUNCHED

The Burlington railroad company is
gong to be compelled by the city
council to keep watchmen at danger
GUS crossings in the city, twenty-four
hours day.
A resolution ordering the railroad to
place flagmen at four specified points
was drafted and passed by the council
today.
Under the order, watchmen will safe
guard these crossings for the public:
Sixth and Johnson streets.
Sixth and Johnosn streets.
Fourth and Bank streets.
Fifth and Cedar streets.