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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES.

The new war savings certificates
will bear 4 per cent interest, will run
for a term of five years and will be is
sued in denominations as low as IS.
They are to be just what their names
Indicate, Savings" certificates,
means of investment for small savings,
so that the money will be safe and
profitable and at the same time afford
ing the government the use of it. It
is planned to sell the certificates to
the public on the installment plan by
using stamps that may be purchased
and pasted in book for that purpose.
When there are sufficient stamps to
cover the cost of a certificate the book
can be exchanged for one. The stamps
will be placed on sale in every town
and city in the country.
The individual who has money laid
by for a rainy day need have no hest
tation in converting it into war saw
ings certificates, since the government
will redeem them at any time upon
the request of the holder, allowing in
terest at per cent. Under this ar
rangement the investor in these GER
tifcates will have the satisfaction of
knowing that If any emergency should
arise in his family, such as sickness
or death, he could Immediately realize
upon his certificates.
1t is safe prediction that the war
savings certificates will go like "hot
cakes" Their small denomination, the
good interest rate, the terms upon
which they may be purchased, the
| fact that they are not subject to taxa
| ton when held by persons of small
means-all will make them an at.
| tractive investment. Working people
whose margin of income above expen.
ses is narrow at best will find in them
an excellent incentive for beginning
| the prudent habit of saving. They
will be popular for Christmas presents
School children will be able to invest
part of their little weekly allowances
in certificates. AS result many mil
lions will be transferred to the Fed
eral Treasury and through it will flow
into the channels of trade, while the
people of small means will be made
to feel that they, too, are doing theil
share toward helping their country
win the war.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
awaiting themselves of the insurance,
Gen. Pershing himself subscribing to
the maximum of $4,000.
THRIFT STAMPS.

It is pointed out by the Treasury
Department that Thrift Stamps are
not made redeemable in cash for the
reason that these stamps are simply
intended as a convenient method for
the small savers to accumulate enough
to purchase War Savings Stamps,
which bear interest and are redeem
able in cash.
In addition, to provide for redemp-
ton for these Thrift Stamps would in
volve such an amount of detailed &C.
counting and labor and expense as to
impair the practicability of their use.
In fact, they would be more trouble
and expense to the Government posi-.
bly, than they are worth.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
SOLDIER AND SAILOR INSURANCE

The insurance offered by the United
States Government to members of it's
military and naval forces has been
called the most just and humane pro-
vision ever made by any nation for it's
soldiers and sailors
That it's value and advantages are
appreciated by the Army and Navy is
evidenced by the extent which it has
been availed of. Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo officially announced
on December Ia that 238,924 applica-
tons had already been received, repre-
senting $2,073,728,500 of insurance.
The average amount for applicants
is $3.50, which is very little less than
the maximum of $4,000. The Ameri-
can forces in France were prompt in
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

The American Baptist, published at
Louisville, KY, with its last issue, Fri
day, Jan. 18th, began it's 42nd volume.
Bro VIM. H Steward, it's veteran edi-
tor, is to be congratulated upon his
long editorial life as we'll as the long
life of his paper which was published
in Padneah, KY, from 1875 to 1879 as
the Baptist Herald, but it's name was
changed to the American Baptist and
has been published regularly ever
since Jan. l, 1879, in Louisville, KY.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
The Color Line in the Catholic Church.
(From the Southwestern Christian Ad-
YOcata New Orleans LAY

VOCdC0, NEW OFl6duS, Ad.)
There are two hundred thousand
colored Catholics in the United States
according to Walter F. McEntire,
prominent Catholic, who in telling of
the orders and societies of men and
women working among color people in
the United States, among other things
says in the Tidings, of Los Angeles:
"The Church knows no color-line in
the House of God, and any man who
tries to lay one down is not true
Catholic"
This is good reading but it is not
true to fact. There are only two col
ored priests in the entire Catholic
colored constituency of America, and
the Catholic Church is the only reli-
gious body in America that forces on
it's constituency white ministry.
Moreover, the color issue is drawn as
completely in the Catholic Church as
elsewhere. There was a time when
the Catholic churches welcomed col
ored people to the affairs but not now.
In st. Joseph Church, New Orleans, a
few seats in the rear are marked re-
served for colored.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

stands a ghost of show to succeed
him. If he runs again and is elected
by both parties, the Democrats have
lost nothing. A real display of non.
partisanship by Democrats would be
to abstain from contests in States
which are normally Republican, but
where there now happen to be Demo
cratic Senators by reason of the d.
vided Republican strength in 1912,
which enabled Democrats to slip into
Office. When Mr.. Wilson counsels the
Democrats of his own State of New
Jersey to make no contest for Senator
next time, he will have given convinc-
ing evidence of his real desire for non
craftsmanship in the elections during
the war.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

EVERY Week." published by The
Crowell Company, Springfield, Ohio, in
its issue Of December 81, 1917, de-
voted page to a half dozen colored
women who were evidently thought
to be worthy of such consideration.
Splendid cuts of these women were
done in sepia brown coloring and
artisticly arranged. The women were:
Miss Mamie H. Burroughs, Miss
Blanche Deas, Miss Heating, Mad C.
J. Walker, Miss Margaret Robinson
and Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. Some
thing very nice, was said of each of
the ladies and they looked as though
they fully deserved all that was said
of them.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

The A. M. E. Ministers of Washing
ton, D. c., have sent the President a
petition asking clemency for the FIVE
other colored soldiers of the Gath In
fantry, recently sentenced to death for
participation in the Houston, Texas.
mutiny. In their petition the minis
tiers say that there are extenuating
circumstances which they believe
should merit executive clemency. We
hope the President will see it that
way. -~. 49,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
PENSIONS PROPOSED

Substantial increases in existing
rates of pension for disablement of the
limbs from injuries received in line
of duty, are contained in bill intro
duced by Representative George P.
barrow of Pennsylvania, which will
come up for action by the House at
the next session of congress. Mr.. OAR
rows proposed rates run from $65 for
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
IT'S TINE TO SHOW UNCLE SAM!

the loss of total disability of one hand
or one foot, to $3.50 for the loss or to-
tai disability of both arms and both
legs. They amount roughly to an in
crease OF about so per cent in the
existing rates for similar cases. The
bill is made to apply to persons al
ready on the pension rolls, and to all
who may be granted a pension here
after, but Mr.. barrow specifically pro-
vides that the measure shall not op-
crate to reduce any pension hereto
fore granted. The passage of this
measure will be heartily approved of
by the people.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
LYNCHINGS IN 1917.

(From the Chicago Tribune)
The number of lynchings in 1917
shows a gratifying decrease, being
"a, as compared with So in 1915.
The subjoined table, showing the
annual number during the last thir-
ty-two years, will be of interest to
those who are making a special
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
TAKE NOTICES!

The public generally and members
in particular are hereby notified that
for the present the Sunday evening
services and the weekly services Of
Pilgrim Baptist church will be held
at New Pilgrim Baptist church, corner
of Grotto street and w. Central ave-
nue.. Please take notice and govern
yourselves accordingly.
Rev. B. N. MurrelI, Pastor.
Mrs. Birdie High, Clerk.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
CAN'T BEAT NELSON.

The Presidents counsel to Mime
sofa Democrats to join with the Re-
publicans in re-electfng Senator Knute
Nelson is a virtue born Of necessity.
The Senator had expressed desire
to retire to private life. No Democrat
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

To san by silence when we should
protest makes towards out of men.
The human race has climbed on pro-
test. Mad no voice been raised against
injustice, ignorance and lust, the in
QUESTION yet would serve the law, and
guillotines decide our least disputes.
The few who dare must speak and
speak again to right tho wrongs Of
many.-EIla Wheeler Wilcox.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

In Middletown, Conn, Congrega-
tional. a Baptist, and Methodist
church have voted to unite and wor-
ship for three months to save coal
The example set by these churches
could be followed by the churches IN
many large cities.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

Mr.. j. c. Magee mas purchased the
lunch room in the rear of the Twen-
t1eth Century Tonsorial Parlor, No. 30
E: Fourth street and prepared to prop
erly purvey to the public.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

13-Walter Clark, colored, murder,
Danville, Va.
November.
1G-Jesse Slater, Colored, insulting
white woman, Quitman, Ga.
December.
2-Ligon Scott colored, rape, Dyers-
burg, Tenn.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

The number of lynchings in the va
rious states was as follows: Ala
bama, S; Arkansas, 5; Arizona, /;
Florida, l.; Georgia, g.; Kentucky, / !;
Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, 2; Mon
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19

A man should have plenty of back.
oone Tor himself-and plenty of ham
Done Tor the rest Of his family.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-01-19
New President for Hampton institute

New President for Hampton institute.
New York, Dec. 23.-The Rev. James
E. Gregg, a Congregational minister
of Pittsfeld, ass., has been appointed
president Of Hampton Institute to sue
coed the late DR.. H. B. Frizzel.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Christian Endeavor Notes

c. E. Devotional service Sunday
evening at Mp. church at 700 o'clock.
Subject: Training Conscience and
Trained by Conscience. Leader, Miss
Lillian Farnswerth. Good song service,
good leader, good service, special mus
ic. Everybody welcome.
The C. E. Society held its regular
monthly business session at the church
on Tues. evening. After the regular
routine of business, marshmallow
roast was enjoyed by all. We were
honored by the presence of two of our
honorary members. one of which is
ninety years of age. She says she en-
joys getting out with the young folks.
1t was sure an inspiration to have these
aged friends with US. The honorary
members are always welcome at all of
our G. E. gatherings, whether at the
church or elsewhere.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Clio Schools Open

Clio public schools opened Tuesday
with an enrolment of 357 pupils. So OF
whom are in the High School. l.. H.
Russell, the new superintendent, il
getting the work nicely organized and
both pupils and teachers will have set.
tied down to the years routine by the
first of next week. The names of the
teachers, the grades to which they
have been assigned, and the number OF
scholars each will have in charge is as
follows:
Primary and First Grade, Miss Mabe
Blackney-6l
Second and Third Grades, Mrs. Beck.
with-53
Fourth Grade, Mrs. Leach--35
Fifth Grade, Miss Lillian Farnswortt
81
Sixth Grade, Miss Nellie Belford-34
Seventh and Eighth Grades, Miss
Della Thompson-51
Miss Amanda Hall-Principal.
Miss Iva Hunt-Latin and French.
Miss Whittaker-English and His.
tory.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Thetford Center

Earl Neeley and Max Chatfield spent
two days at the state fair, this week.
Bert Ostrander and wife, Fred Gel
ger, Burma Reynolds and Joe Cum.
mings attended the state fair, Tuesday.
School commenced Tuesday with Mrs.
Hazel WILDER as teacher.
Miss Louisa WILDER has returned to
Saginaw high school. and Miss Dorothy
Sanford is attending the County Nor
NAL at Flint.
Gay Bixby and family. of Saginaw,
spent the week end with George Gel.
ger and family.
Wray Mitchell is spending this week
in Flint.
Merle Ridley and family spent Sun
day with their grandmother and mother
John R. Watson and wife, of Flint,
have been spending. the past week at
the home of their grandmother.
All persons who have the pledge
cards for the monthly payments for the
Red Cross are requested to pay the
monthly amount to the Sec-Treas., Mrs
Mark Sheridan.
George Scott and family, of Flint,
spent the week end visiting relatives
here.
Mr.. Bradow, a nephew of VIM. Brad
ow, has very recently returned from
France. He has seen Everett Scott
and several other boys who are ''over
there" and reported them well. Mr.
Bradow will go to Kansas to prepare
troops to return to France in the near
future. 1t almost seems, to visit with
him, we have seen the boys from there.
Otis Scott and family and George
Scott and family spent Sunday after
noon with F. j. WILDER and family.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Mt. Morris Theatre

Next Saturday evening we shell stage
one of the really big events of the sea-
son, featuring screen artist who is
rarely seen in any but the largest cities.
This is VIM. S. Hart, the most famous
and highest salaried man playing west
ern plays. The play is "The Aryan," "
and in it Hart is seen at his best. 1t is
a big show in which the basic human
passions run riot, with plenty of gun
play, and charming love story to fur
nish the proper climax. If you like
western plays don't miss this one
There will be no advance in price. On
Sunday evening we shall present that
charming screen favorite, Olive Thom-
as, in "An Heiress for a Day." splen-
did five reel production; also a corking
good comedy. All roads lead to our
theatre. Shows 7.30 and 900; lOc and
l5c and war tax. Adv.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
North Thetford

Leon Caniday, of Detroit. spent Sun
day with Duane Stewart. Mrs. Cant
day returned home with him after
spening few days with her parents.
Ona Mcdonald is spending few days
with Mrs. Fred Gates, in Clio.
C. l.. Manchester and Paul Crawford
spent Sunday with Rude Crawford anc
wife,.
Guy Whitman and family spent Sun
day with Otho McDonald's.
Mrs. Hattie Scott, of Flint, is visiting
friends in Thetford. w..
Pansy McCloud is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Archie Hackney.
Beatrice Gates called on Iva Hawley,
Sunday.
Murel Dawson and wife, of Detroit,
are visiting his pareuts, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Dawson.
Lloyd Davis is working on Archie
Bones new silo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Bartholomew spent
Sunday at Buell. Lake.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Community Sing

Next Monday evening, weather per.
mitting, the people of this village ant
vicinity will engage In a Community
Sing" This sing will take place al
1880 o'clock sharp. on Vienna Street, in
the open air, and will last about half ar
hour. 1t is expected that George
Oscar Bowen. the director of communi.
ty singing in Flint, will be with US and
a genuine good time is in prospect.
Everybody. big and little, is invited.
The songs will all be of the old and fa-
miliar type, so that everybody may
sing. Business men are asked to give
half hour of their time to this means
of inspiration. 1t will be absolutely
free and no soliciting Of any kind will
be done.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Tri-County Corners

Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Nelson and grand
son. Clare, of Lothrop, visited Mrs.
Dell Rundlett, Saturday.
Doris Parker is in Flint for an in
definite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Nelson and grand
son, Clare, of Lothrop, MIR. and Mrs.
J. Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Nelson and
son, Ira, and Dell Boots, of Milling
ton, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Howes and
son, Milford, of Birch Run, ate Sunday
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Rund-
lett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barker, of Thet-
ford, visited their cousin, Mrs. Elmer
Murphy, Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Cooper, Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Cooper and daughter, Neva, of
Burt, ate Sunday dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dell Rundlett, honoring the lat
ter's birthday.
Mrs. Weber visited Saginaw friends.
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Grady and daugh-
ter, Yvonne, came for an over Sunday
visit with Mrs. Grady's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ferman. On Monday Mr..
Grady fell from shed and broke his
collar bone.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hawes and Mr..
and Mrs. Dell Rundlett visited friends
in Frankenmuth, last Thursday.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06
Birch Run

Miss Thelma Leasia, of Detroit, was
the guest of her grandmother, Mrs.
Frank Leasia, Sr.. over Labor dav.
Miss Mary Downing is acting as
nurse for Mrs. Richard Barrett.
A happy reunion of the teachers and
pupils of the Horton school was held at
the school house, Friday, August
80. Teachers of thirty and forty
years ago were present. There was a
basket picnic followed by fine pro-
gram of recitations and music. Mrs.
Mary Hoagland who was scholar and
later teacher there, fifty years past
read a beautiful poem entitled, "Old
Memories.
The Clio messenger., 1918-09-06

The editor saw a real farmerette on
his travels during the past week. She
was little miss, too, dressed in a very
business-like garb, and with bare feet,
but she was out in big field all alone
driving team attached to a land roller
and was managing like veteran. Now,
who will say that such girl should not
have the right to vote when she reaches
the requisite age? Why, already, she
is first-class American citizen and a
whole lot superior to many of the male
sex who know more about rolling Gig
arctic than about any form of useful
lador.