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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
IMPORTANT FEATURE

Next week, on the general news
pages of The Messenger, we shall print
The full text of the League of Nations
covenant. AS this is certainly one of
the most important documents we have.
as a people, ever been called upon to
consider. we trust our readers will give
the feature careful reading and lay
the paper aside for future reference.
In this, rather inappropriate place. we
want to call attention to the fact that
in interpreting this covenant at any
future time, the views of our people
would carry great weight among the
other peoples of the world. that is if
the other peoples, aforesaid. ever get a
chance to express their views. OF
course we are told that nearly all the
countries of Europe are ''democracies
but their law.making power seems still
long way removed from the people.
The government" in all of them seems
likley to do as it wishes first and then
consult the people afterward. There
are some indications of similar policy
in this country also.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
LARGEST Of Inland Seas.

The Caspian sea is the largest in
land sea in the world. 1t has an area
exceeding 10000 square miles. and
It is situated between Europe and
Asia to the southeast of Russia. II
lies In deep depression. and, in q
past age, biologists tell us, probably
formed. with the Black and Arai seas.
an inland sea Of vast extent. Salmon
and sturgeon are abundant and the
seal fishery is important. The Rivers
Ural and VOlga flow into ii. Astrabad.
Baku and Astrakhan are its chief
ports. Waterways, consisting of riv-
ers and canals, connect II with the
Black and Baltic seas. OF its area,
S65 square miles belong to its Islands.
At the present time its surface lies
sc feet below the level Of the ocean.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
TO DELINQUENTS

We have few subscribers on our
list whom we have been carrying, in
several instances at their request, for
periods of two to five years on credit.
We have been glad to do this. but are
compelled to announce that we cannot
do it longer and expect to wind up all
such accounts during the next two
weeks. Therefore if those who are
owing us two years or more expect to
continue to receive the paper they must
settle within the time stated. We
shall play no favorites; the rule will be
applied wherever it fits. incidentally
we should be glad to receive any ac-
counts of single years subscription
that may be owing to US.
The Publisher.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL

Beginning next Sunday and for the
succeeding week, a. campaign will be
on to raise the 100000 assigned Gen.
esee County as its share of providing a
suitable memorial to Theodore Roose-
welt. former president of the United
States. The editor of this paper did
not always follow Mr.. Roosevelt, but
always had profound respect for his
patriotic fidelity to his country and for
his out standing Americanism. Z His
life and ideas will be constructive in
fuence of the right sort in the lives of
the youth of America and we are 60
ing to be glad to give our mite toward
the building of the memorial.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
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Materials for Buttons.

For no other human purpose are so
many different kinds of materials used
as for button-making. Products of the
titled field. the forest, the stream and
the sea-vegetable, animal and mia
eral-are turned to this account.
Buttons are common, middle-class
and aristocratic-from the bone button
of the laboring man to the jewBed one
in the turban of an Indian rajah or
the symbol of rank on Chiasse man
darin's cap.
Among the by-products of the pearl
button industry are poultry grit, fish
food and condition powders" for hogs
and chickens. The waste shell Is a
constituent of artificial marble and
floortile, and an ingredient of jewelry
polishes, soaps and cleansing powders,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
RAISE VIENNA $500, 900

The state tax commission has rec
commended to the Board of Supervi-
sors of Genesee county some sweep
ing advances in the assessed valua-
tions of the various townships. The
figures given below show these rec
concentrations in detail, those in the
first column being the recommends
tions of the state commission and
those in the second column the val
uations at present in use. For this
year the old figures will be used but
it is expected representatives of the
State Tax Commission will be at
work in the county within a short
time and big boost in valuations
may be expected next var.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Put End to MosIem Piracy.

In the sixteenth century European
civilization was menaced by the Turks.
Moslem pirates were the peril Of the
seas, of which they were fast gaining
control. This danger was averted and
destroyed by Don Juan, commander
Of the Spanish fleet, and his allies. the
Italian squadrons and the Venetian
and Neapolitan fleets, at naval bat
tie with the Turks in the Bay OF
Lepanta. The capture Of the enemy's
flagship. after the battle had ragged an
hour and half, gave Don Juan as
surance Of victory, so he acisted the
consecrated banner of the Holy league
at the mast of the conquering galley,
where II could be seen by both friend
and enemy. The result was as Don
Juan Experimentation on the part
Of the Christians and depression and
Encouragement on the part of the
Turks.
After heavy loss on both sides
the Turkish armada was destroyed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
-@~ W y efsr~S sreRe~s
Introduced Lilac to Europe.

There are men who in lesser
sphere have been givers Of gifts which
are enjoyed by millions, though their
own names may have slipped out OF
the memory Of the world, says the
Boston Transcriptsa.s
Such a man waSsOgier Ghiselin de
Busbecq. He was born in the pleasant
town of Confines, in Flanders, now
half French, half Belgian, with the
River Lys between, almost four hun
dred years ago and educated In that
university at Louvain which now, alas,
is laid low. Busbecq was a collector.
and, when he was sent by the Emperor
Ferdinand as ambassador to the Sui.
tan Suleiman the Magnificent, on his
return brought manuscript and coins
and plants home to Vienna. And
among these plants was the lilac.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
ODDFELLOWS

Every Odd Fellow be at the hall,
Saturday night, Oct. 18, as the Sd
degree will be conferred on seven
candidates. There are also several
other important matters to talk over
in regard to our trip to Detroit,
Monday, Oct. 20. We want every
member of the Degree Team to be
at the hall Monday morning, at 500
o'clock, where we will practice dur
ing the forenoon. Let every Odd
Fellow that is planning on going be
on hand early, so tickets can be pro-
cured in plenty of time. We leave
Clio at 100 o'clock p. m. on that fast
train, which will stop here for Vienna
Lodge, No. 191. Let everyone go if
possible; it will be day long to be
remembered. Be booster and
make this occasion a success from
start to finish. For the benefit of the
uniformed we. will say that vi
emma Lodge, No. 191, will work
the Initiatory Degree in IN e
Grand Lodge session, in Detroit, on
Monday, Oct. 20, at the Elk's Tenn
pie, the work to begin at $3.50 p. m.
sharp. Let us all turn out and give
the Lodge the biggest boost it ever
enjoyed, for this is an honor that we
should not overlook.
Lloyd Hill, Conn.,.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
SERIOUSLY INJURED

Louis Claveau, husband of Mrs.
Gladys Claveau, nee, Miss Gladys
Blackstone, was very seriously in
jured when his motorcycle, which
he was riding to his work, collided
with an automobile, couple of
weeks ago. Both of the young mans
legs were broken, one of them, es-
pecially, in the most serious manner.
Since the accident Mr.. Claveau has
been in the hospital and it is said the
doctors do not think he will be able
to leave that institution much before
the first of the year, if his injuries
make the most favorable progress
possible.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Ancient Battle Standards.

II is probable that the first flag was
carried by the Saracens In their bat
ties with the Crusaders, the latter
adopting the idea, which thus spread
over Europe. Long before that there
had been national standards, however,
as the ancient Egyptians carried be.
fore their hosts the figure of sacred
animal on "a spear. A stuffed cat i'm
paled on a stick was the forerunner OF
the banners now used. In the days Of
the old Persian empire blacksmith's
apron was carried aloft at the head
of the army, while the standard ~
the Turks was a horses tail.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
SELLS FINE HOME

Mrs. Mary Barber has sold the fine
home she has owned and occupied in
: Clio, for several years, to Manley
Waller, of Flint, who expects to oc-
cupy the same in the near future.
Mrs. Barber will reside at her cot
tage in Pine Run for the winter, her
plans for the future not being fully
settled. She has been an excellent
citizen of Clio and her many friends
will be sorry to learn that she is to
reside elsewhere.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
MASONIC SPECIAL

Next Tuesday evening, at 1880 o.
clock Vienna Lodge will hold specr
ial communication for degree work
and we shall expect to see your smil-
ing countenance decorating the por-
tails of our lodge room. You remem-
ber, brothers, announcement was
made in giving notice of our regular
that there would be something Of es-
pecial interest for you. Well, we can
safely say that that meeting was the
most interesting we have held for
long time and we can, at this time,
offer you the same inducements as
before-look out for something very
interesting.
Earl Shorten. Sec'y. .
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Carnegie Pension Fund.

The Carnegie Foundation tpr the
Advancement Of Teaching provides re-
firing pensions for the teachers of uni.
versities. colleges and technical
schools In the United States, Canada
and Newfoundland. which are on their
accredited list. The pension Is given
to teacher who has reached the age
of sixty-five years and has given speci.
fed service or to one who has served
20 years as a professor or 80 years as
a professor and instructor, In the case
Of physical disability.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
LOCAL NEWS

Big Dancing Assembly, Wednesday
evening, Oct. 29th, at Auditorium.
Mrs. Max Lindsay and Miss Mae
Palmer, Of Rogersville, were guests
of Mrs, John Hughes, Wednesday.
Mrs. Roy Finn, of Thetford, is
spending the week at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. McCrady spent
several days last week at the home of
their son, f. j. McCrady, and wife,
in Flint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't Jewell, son and
daughter, spent Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Payne, Of
Rogersville.
Edwin E. Hamblin, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. d. Anderson, has returned
home after spending the Summer in
Racine, Wis.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Clark and
children, Dorothy and Raymond,
spent the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. LaDue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Tracy, of
Flint, spent Sunday at the home Of
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. thinner.
Mrs. Samuel Bacon and daughter,
Anna, of Chatham, Ont, visited
their cousin, Mrs. j, j. Bacon, one
day last week.
Mrs. Ed Campbell, of Alma, visited
her mother, Mrs. James Beckwith,
and sister, Mrs. Vess Butler, several
days this week.
Mrs. Lafayette Servis, Of Mont
rose, underwent an operation at
Hurley hospital, Wednesday, for the
removal of her tonsils.
Mrs. d. l.. Runnells, who has been
visiting relatives in Clio and Thet-
ford, the past week, has returned to
her home in Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hudson and
daughter, Elizabeth, of Shepard, vis-
tied at the home of Mrs. Hudson's
mother, Mrs. w. H. Sargent, Satur-
and Sunday.
Mrs. Rob't Jewell and daughter
and Mrs. Gala Maxwell attended the
82d birthday party of the ladies'
grandmother, Mrs. Rhoades, Satur-
day evening.
On Thursday, Friday and Sar-
day, next, you can buy two r4gdar
soc packages of Linen Paper fot sic !;
two regular $2.25 Hot Water Hotties
for $2.26.--Reid Bros.
Miss Evelyn Gillett went to East
Lansing, Wednesday, where she will
attend M. A. C. the coming year.
She was accompanied by her mother,
who returned home the same day.
Mrs. Frank Whitcomb entertained
twenty little girls, Saturday, in hon.
or of her daughter, Goldie. The
afternoon was pleasantly spent and
Miss Goldie received number Of
pretty gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Mott, Mr. and
Mrs. Wilmot Weaver and Miss Juan
ita Swenk, cf Adrian, spent the lat
ter part of the week with Mr.. Motifs
mother, Mrs. M. A. Mott, and other
Clio relatives.
William Rose, Jr., and bride, Of
Argentine, are visiting friends in
Clio, so we are informed We hadn't
heard the glad tidings before, but
still it's seasonable to wish 'em all
sorts of good luck.
A farewell surprise party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Arthur, Saturday evening, in
honor of Miss Ladye Crane. A
good time was enjoyed by all. Miss
Crane expects to return to her home
in Tennessee this week.
Come to your Drug Store and see
the wonderful values that are being
offered in the line of staple drug sun
dries on Oct. %, "a and 25.-Reid
| Bros.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
FARMERS ATTENTION

On Thursday afternoon, Oct. %,
at the Masonic Auditorium in Flint,
one of the most important meetings
ever held in the county, so far as
members of the Farm Bureaus, and,
in fact, farmers in general, are con-
cerned, will be in progress. Mr..
Bingham, state Farm Bureau secre-
tary, will be present and deliver an
address. s. S. Smith. county agrI-
cultural agent, asks US to impress
our farmer friends with the fact that
this meeting is of very great impor-
tance to them and we, therefore, re-
iterate his words. The meeting will
begin at 900 O'clock.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Leach

Andrew Leach, for many years a
respected resident of this section,
passed away at his home in Mont
rose township, Thursday morning,
Oct. 16, 1919, of the effects of heart
trouble from which he had suffered
for years. The funeral will be held
from the Montrose Brick Church,
Sunday afternoon at 200 o'clock.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Montle

Mrs. Charles Monte, who had
been i'll of cancer for period Of
several months, passed away at her
home in this village, Sunday, Oct-12,
1919, at about 1880 o'clock. She
was one of the pioneers of this sec
ton and as such had a wide ac-
quaintance, being held in affectionate
regard by all who knew her for her
qualities as a wife, mother, neigh
Dor and friend. Her illness was
long and particularly painful, but
was borne with admirable courage
and resignation, death coming peace
fully as blessed release from suf-
fering. Sarah F. Foote was born in
the State of Vermont, Feb. 16, 1844,
being, at the time of her death, rs
years, 7 months and 26 days of age.
When a young girl she came with
her mother to this section of Mich
igan, and when the latter returned
to Vermont, after a short time, she
remained and has since made her
home here. On Christmas day,
1866, she was united in marriage to
Charles Monte, and together they
took up their residence on their
farm in Northwest Thetford which
was their home for many years.
About five years ago they moved to
Clio, where Mrs. Monte resided un-
til her death. The. surviving men,
bers of the family are the husband,
one son, Charles Monte, Jr., of Ar
bella, two daughters, Mrs. Edward
Dilley, and Mrs. c. H. Glover, of
this place, and four grandchildren.
These friends will have the deepest
sympathy of all who know them.
Funeral services were held from
the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
Ia. T. Camburn, officiating. The
burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Belknap

Mrs. Myrinda Belknap, one of the
early pioneers and greatly respect
ed resident of Birch Run, passed
away at her home in that village the
fore part of the week, after long
illness of heart trouble. Mrs Bel
knap was about 72 years of age and
is survived by two daughters, Alice
and Sarah, both of whom reside at
home. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to
the neighbors and friends for the
kindness shown US during the sick
ness and at the death of our beloved
wife and mother. Also for the beau
tiful floral offerings, the singing, and
the minister for his comforting
words.
Charles Monte
and Family.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors who so kindly assisted
us in every way during our recent
bereavement, the Rev. Mr.. Cam
burn for his kind and comforting
words, Mrs. Littlefield for the beau
tiful singing and also all the pail
bearers.
Mrs. McInnis,
and family.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
SCHOOL NOTES
To The Parents and Guardians:

Please look over your boys and
girls report cards very carefully.
Any teacher would be glad to dis
cuss the same with any parent.
Watch the marks in department as
well as in their subjects. If you are
interested in your boys and girls
records, keep this list of letters and
their equivalent standing. Their rec
ord is fine if they do not get below
c.. M. may cause failure.
E 100.
E. 95 to, 100.
G. ~ 90 to '95.
G. 90.
G. S5 to 90.
NJ J. 80 to 85.
NJ 80.
M rs to 80. Failure, if con-
tinued.)
A good record thru the four years
of high school work, especially, must
mean great deal to any boy OF
girl.
A football game was held Friday,
at the school grounds between
Grand Blanc and Clio. Clio won by
70 to o.
The High School room has very
pretty plant box which they owe to
the kindness of Mrs. Kuehl. 1t adds
a great deal to the room.
Hazel and Angeline Hill have left
the fourth grade.
Mabel Butler visited the fourth
grade room, Friday.
Eunice Gere visited the fourth
grade room, Monday.
The seventh grade is struggling
with South America.
Daisy Lacure is new pupil in the
fifth grade.
! Dorothy Gale is absent from the
fifth grade on account of sickness. y
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
M. p. CHURCH NOTES

Preaching Service 1000 a. M; (;
Sunday School 11:15 a. M; Chris
tian Endeavor TOO p. M; Prayer
Meeting every Thursday night at
500; Birch Run Service at IL go;
Montrose Brick Church 2:30.
The Welfare Society met at the
home of Mrs. Albert Chase on Tues
day afternoon. The Ladies Aid
was entertained and all had a good
time. NO.
The telephone number assigned to
the pastor, Rev. Joseph Dibley, is
94.
Several auto loads from Clio at
tended the district meeting held at
Genesee, Monday and Tuesday,
nights.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16

Big Dancing Assembly, Wednesday
evening, Oct. goth, at Auditorium.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
Sunday School Notes

Miss Gladys Schofield joined the
Delta Alpha Class, Sunday.
Mrs. Winchell and Mrs. Carleton
joined the Pathfnders Class, Sun
day.
Mrs. Thurlow Swihart Joined the
Lamplighters Class, Sunday.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-10-16
c. r. Notes

The C. E. Society will hold its
regular meeting next Sunday even
ing at TOO. Harley Jennings will
be the leader. Come and join with
us.
The c. Z. Male Quartette will sing
at Genesse, Monday and Tuesday
evenings.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-28
BIG APPETITE FOR
SAFE INVESTMENTS
Between Twenty and Twenty
Five Million Bond Buyers
Take Billions IN Short Pc
RODS,

Pessimists who shake their heads
and join the chorus Of II dunno" boys
at the prospect of floating fifth Lib
erty Loan in April are administered a
Knockout by figures which have re-
Gently been compiled by officials Of
the Treasury Department at Wash
ington.
The figures give an idea Of just
how big an appetite for safe investment
this country has attained in it's war
year. Some Of the more striking OF
the figures referred to follow:
A bond market which had less than
100000 customers two years ago had
at the close Of 1918 between 10000
600 and 25.0o0,O00 buyers. The army
OF buyers absorbed $11.156,565 $50
worth OF bonds in Liberty Bonds alone
in 1918.
In the two years OF the 'war-count-
ing the first and second Liberty
Loans which were floated in 1917
these bond buyers digested a total of
$16,974.329,850 in Liberty bonds.
This healthy condition OF the bond
market is explained, perhaps. by the
luCl JudJ JHe GutlIC lhucUISuUeSS vi
the United States today amounts to
slightly less than per cent OF the
estimated national wealth. The ma.
tional debt amounts to only about
$40 per capita.
Some Of the national debts are:
Great Britain. 44.3 per cent cent. OF
national wealth or $3.50 per capita !;
France. Alps per cent OF national
wealth or $4,000 per CAPITA Austria,
S466 per cent of national wealth or
$2429O per capita land Germany, 1877
per cent OF national wealth or $505.90
per capita.
These figures on Germany are ex.
elusive OF the ninth war loan, accu.
rate returns OF which never were had,
and in the cases OF both Austria and
Germany no account is taken Of any
indemnities which those nations will
have to pay.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-28


Relief Work
All expenses are
privately met
All funds are cabled
through the De-
partment Of State
Allfunds arc distTib- ,
uted through u. s.
Consuls or Ameri-
can Agencies
Our Government 10
prevented from
giving aid
The Red Gross 10 not
orxanixed for Ro-
lief work in thess
sections =
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-28
Observation-Disclosures gEgFgEgEgE
SOLID SECURITY
FOR YOUR BONDS
1t is the Wealth of This Great
Country Somewhere Near
Hundred and Fifty Billions
of Dollars.

How many holders Of "Libertys"
realize fully the security that is back
or that property they own?
It is the wealth OF the richest ma
dion Of the earth.
Here's but a glance at what that
wealth comprises.
With per cent of the worlds
population and per cent OF the
worlds land America owns OF tho
world supplies:
70 per cent Of the copper.
81 per cent Of the coal.
20 per cent OF the gold.
Sc per cent of the oil.
40 per cent OF the iron and steel.
33 per cent OF the silver.
60 per cent Of the cotton.
Is per cent OF the wheat.
60 per cent Of the corn.
80 per cent of the meat supplies.
Other mineral and agricultural pro-
ducts in proportion.
Today Europe owes us $4,000. 000..
600; four years ago we owed her near.
ray half that
Lastly our annual income, that OF
ali the people and industries, is today
something like $4,000, 100000 annual
ny and our national wealth close to
1880, 900 900, 900.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-03-28

ops, grows worSe-the pain and dis
tress Is intessant and the truth
dawns that we have chronic stom-
ach trouble.
The case Of Mr.. Louis Young, EOS
Merrimac ST., Rochester, N. Y, is
typical. He writes: II suffered for
thirty years with chronic bowel
trouble, stomach trouble and hem
orrhages OF the bowels. We bought
a bottle Of Peruna and ! took 1t
faithfully. began to feel better.
My wife persuaded me to continue
and I did for some time as directed.
Now I am a well man." Mr.. Young's
experience Is not unusual.
II you suffer from catarrh in any
form, whether Of the head, stomach,
bowels or any other part Of the
body, try Peruna. It may be just
what you need. Peruna comes In
either liquid or tablet form and Is
sold everywhere. Your dealer has
1t or will get It for you. Ask for
DIR. Hartman's World-Famous Pc
runa Tonic and insist upon having
1t. II you want your health accept
nothing else.
~All the sick and suffering are In
vited to write The Peruna Company,
Dept. 7s. Columbus, Ohio, for DR..
Hartman's Health Book. The book
's free and may help you. Ask your
dealer for Peruna Almanac.