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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-12-24
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Coward took the first girl by the
arm. and Dave found himself follow
ing rapidly with the other. They cut
through certain side streets. up a STAIR
way, and into q dark hall. A door
opened. Coward pressed a button.
and they found themselves in a small
but comfortably furnished room--evi-
IDENTIFY bachelor apartments.
- girls threw Off their wraps and
sauntered about the place, while Con-
ward started gas CRATE and put some
water to boil.
Sorry I've nothing for you TO eat"
he said, 'sbut I've some good medicine
for the thirst"
"Eating's poor business when there's
a thirst to be quenched," said one of
the girls with yawn. "And, believe
me, I've long one"
The glasses were filed and raised.
"Hol" said Coward.
Here's lookingw said one of the
girls.
Dave hesitated, but the other girl
clinked her glass against his. Here's
looking at you," she said. and she APP
peared TO lay special emphasis on the
last two words. Certainly her eyes
were on Dawes as she raised her glass
to her lips. And under the spell of
those eyes he raised his glass and
drained Ii.
Other glasses were filled and
drained. The three were chattering
away. but Dave was but vaguely con-
sclous Of their talk and could weave
no connected meaning into 1t. His
head was buzzing with pleasant.
dreamy sensation. A very grateful
warmth surrounded him. and with II
came disposition to go to sleep. He
probably would have gone to sleep had
his eye not fallen on a picture on the
wall. 1t was picture of girl point
ing her finger at him. No girl
could point her finger at him. He
arose and made a lunge across the
room. He missed her. and with diff
Guilty retraced his steps to the table
to make fresh start.
"She's maxim fun OF me-" he said,
"an' / don't stand for that. Nobody
can do that with me. Nobody-seei
i don't low It,"
''Oh, you don't?" laughed one of the
girls, running into corner and point
ing her finger at him. "You don't?
He turned his attention to her,
steadying himself very carefully be
fore he attempted an advance. Then,
with wide-stretched arms, he bore
down cautiously upon her. When he
had her almost within reach she dart
ed along the edge of the room. He
attempted a sudden change in direc-
ton, which ended disastrously, and he
found himself very much sprawled out
upon the floor. He was aware of
laughter. but what cared he? He was
disposed to sleep. What better place
to sleep than this? What better time
to sleep than this? In a moment he
was lost to all consciousness. E.
1t was later in the night when he
felt himself being dragged into sit
ting posture. "Where am II" he said,
blinking at the light. He rose uncer-
tainly to his feet and stared about the
room In returning consciousness.
where's the girls?" he asked.
Gone" said Coward sulkily.
Couldn't expect 'em to stick around
all night to say goodby. could you,
and you sleeping off your drunk?"
Dave raised his hand to his head.
A sense of disgrace was already upon
him. Then he suddenly turned in an
ger on Coward. "You put this up on
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-12-24

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It's streets were not the broadcast,
Its walks were not the best;
Its blocks were few and modest,
Its parks were but jest:
But all its sons were loyal ......'
And deemed it no Disgrace
Through thick and thin they sail
ed right in
And boosted" for the place;
And so / sing its praises,
Though fate has kept it down,
/ live it still and always will
The
Town
It's girls they were the sweetest
In all the country round,
Its mothers were the neatest
That ever could be found;
It's "daddies" were the smartest,
With hearts of civic pride
Its boys, they were the bravest,s sir
OF any countryside;
So when you speak about it,
Don't do so with a frown;
In all your talk don't ever
"knock"
The
Old
Home
Town
Some places are much bigger
More gay and grand and smart;
They cut a wider figure
In wealth and style and art:
But it had its own good features,
And let us not forget,
Though scattered far where'er we
are,
We owe it all debt.
So when you're lauding cities
And marts of fair renown,
Don't overlook that little nook
The
Home
Town
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-12-24

The Christmas card cannot claim
to have been established so long a.
other Of our Christmas customs. The
frst Christmas card came into the
world in 1916. when Sir Henry Cole,
an Englishman. sent Yuletide greet.
ings to his friends,
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-12-24

" caeH iou' onuii ~ TOT rou.
me- he cried. "You made a fool of
me. I've a mind to bash your skull In
for you"
"Don't be silly" Coward retorted.
II didn't enjoy Ii any more than you
did-introducing you as my friend.
and then have you go out like that.
Why didn't you tip met I didn't know
1t would put you to Sleep"
Neither did l." said Dave.
"Well, the next thing Is to get you
home. Can you walkf"
"Sure."
Dave started for the door. but his
course suddenly veered and he found
himself leaning over a chair. Coward
helped him into his overcoat. and half
led. half showed him to his boarding
house.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-12-24
cHAPTER ~.

Eden awoke Sunday morning with
= prodigious thirst. which he slaked
at the water pitcher. II was the prac-
lice Of Metford's eng to select one Of
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-12-24
Ask Any DoughboyWho
Was lover There

and he will tell you that American railroads are
the best in the world.
He saw the foreign roads - in England and
France, the best in Europe = and in other Con-
tinenta countries = and he knows.
The part railroads have p4yed in the develop
ment of the United States is beyond measure.
American railroads have achieved high stand
ards of public service by far-sighted and courage
Gus investment of capital and by the constant
striving of managers and men for rewards for work
well done.
We have the best railroads in the world we
must continue to have the best.
But they must grow.
To the S2O,OOOOOOOOO now invested in our
railroads. there will have to be added in the next
few years, to keep pace with the nations business
billions more for additional tracks, stations and
terminals, cars and engines, electric power houses
and trains automatic signals, safety devices, the
elimination Of grade crossings - and for recon-
struction and engineering economies that will re-
duce the cost of transportation.
To attract to the railroads in the future the in
vestment funds of many thrifty citizens, the direct
ing genius of the most capable builders and man
ayers and the skill and loyalty of the best work
men = in competition with other industries bid
ding for capital managers and men = the railroad
industry must hold out fair rewards to capital, to
managers and to the men.
American railroads will continue to set world
standards and adequately the Nations needs
if they continue to be built and operated on the
American principle of rewards for work well done.
Sl2li0 advertisement ia published Mthe
cS1dOooation OF 8Alliay 'GsaattiveA
desiring Information concerning ne railroad sifs
ssv lasvsss,s by writing TAe Associs-
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The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

For Nancy Hall potato slips call 276. 22d6
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
CONSTITUTE PEACE
 COUNCIL OF FIVE
Temporarily Assumes Direction of Peace COnference-Italy States POsition-Renews the Plume Question.

Paris, July Premier Clemenceau, Secretary of State Lansing, Foreign Minister Balfour, Foreign Minister Pichon, Baron Makino and Viscount Chinda of Japan, and Foreign Minis ter Tittoni of Italy, decided this af- ternoon to constitute new council of five. This council of five will have as it's members Secretary Lansing, M. Pichon, Foreign Minister Balfour, Foreign Minister Tittoni and Baron Makino, head of the Japanese delega- tion.
 The council will temporarily assume direction of the peace conference af- fairs. A council of 10 will not be con- stituted at present.
 Foreign Minister Tittoni made it clear at the meeting that Italy desires that all territory taken from Austria be definitely disposed of in the Aus trian treaty.
 This immediately projects into the foreground the Plume question, which it had been hoped could be avoided.
 It has been decided to name an in ternational commission of IA members to give further examination to the di- vergent viewpoints of Belgium and Holland on questions affecting those countries which were raised before | the peace conference. Each of the five great powers will have two delegates and two also will be allowed to each of the two interested countries.
 The German delegates have sent to the conference note inquiring when and where it. will begin negotiations regarding the application of the con- ditions agreed upon for the adminis- tration of the left bank of the Rhine during the period of occupation.
 The agreements between France and the United States and between France and Great Britain for the de- fense of France against attack by !, Germany, it is understood, will not be valid as far as Great Britain is con- cerned until the Franco-American convention is ratified by the United States Senate.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
WOMAN'S LIBERTY LOAN
 ORGANIZATION DEMOBILIZEI

Little Rock, July 2.-Mrs. c. H. Brough yesterday sent out the follow ing letter demobilizing the Woman's State Liberty Loan organization, which had done such splendid service during the Notation of the five loans:
 "Upon my ret cn from Kentucky, found a telegram awaiting me, au- thorizing the demobilization of the Woman's Liberty Loan committee.
 "I am sure you will rejoice with me in the news that the war is over, and that the need for Liberty Loan work no longer exists. However, the na- tional committee urges that we con- tinue to work as individuals for thrift and for all government activities. "Again wish to thank you for your cooperation in the Victory and Lib erty Loan campaigns. It has been a pleasure to work with you, and hope our pleasant acquaintance begun dur ing the war, may continue through years of peace"
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
MANY ROADS ARE NOW
 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Little Rock, July 2-Since May l, the State Highway Commission has paid out to highway projects in the state, from state aid, total of $114,- 445.35. These funds were distributed in thirteen widely scattered counties, indicating that great deal of actual construction work is in progress. The various counties have received the fol- lowing amounts:
 Pope and Newton, $21, ,30678.
 Crittenden, $17,042.08.
 Lawrence, $11, ,760.
 Woodruff, $2,699.95.
 Jefferson, $9,15983.
 Jackson, $15,21540.
 Lincoln, $1,725.
 Carroll, $7,51544.
 Benton, $3,000.
 Prairie, $21, ,193.88.
 Lee, $2,451.99.
 Lafayette, $6,375.
 Construction work is in progress in a majority of the counties, and a dozen big contracts will be awarded during the month of July.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
MARK BITING OF
 HOGS PROVES PROFITABLE

Little Rock, July 2.-Nearly one third of the total number of coopera- tive cars of hogs shipped out of Ar kansas this year have gone from the Southwest district. To be exact, 26 cars have been shipped from 13 of the 15 counties in this district, says H. F. Kapp, district agent of the agri- cultural extension division, University of Arkansas. Of the 26 cars shipped, w. Homer Pigg, agent in Hampstead county, leads with six cars to his credit. The counties in the Southwest district are: Polk, Montgomery, Gar land, Sevier, Howard, Pike, Clark, Hot Springs, Little River, Hampstead, Ne vada, Ouachita, Miller, Lafayette and Columbia. Nevada, Howard and Qua chita counties have no county agents.
 Cooperative marketing has proved so profitable that the farmers are readily adopting this method of sell ing their stock, says MT. Kapp. In every case the sales have been suc- cessful and the result has been that the local markets for hogs have been raised from five to eight cents per pound over the whole territory. In every county in the district, hogs will be bred and crops planted with the view of fattening and marketing next fall and winter. "One cooperative car of hogs from each school district in each county in outhwest Arkansas" is the slogan for this fall and winter, says MT. Kapp.
 "Since cooperative shipping has been started, the farmers have learned that fat hog is worth a good deal more than range or razorback hog it is stated. As result many of the farmers have been fattening their hogs before putting them on the market, and some of the last cars shipped sold for near top market prices.
 The cooperative shipments of cattle from the Southwestern part of the state are just beginning says Mir. Kapp. Next week one car will be shipped from Columbia county and two from Hampstead county, and sev- eral carloads will follow from other counties yet this month. The prices obtained for the cattle have not been as satisfactory as those obtained for the hogs owing to the fact that the cattle have had to go into the quaran- tine pens. The farmers are losing very materially because they have not dipped enough to get out of quaran- tine, points out MT. Kapp.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

FOR SALE-Fine milk COW, fresh this month. s. D. Heddle, phone 280.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
5000 PAID
 FOR ORCHARD
II tn
 )(lllc4 |ttle r,i |eateI
E tinburgh Capitalists Buy 520 this res in Peaches-Other Big E of les and Big Transactions mored.

awood, July Hive years ac- IV in the development of orchard, l and other soil operations of the
 Howard and Sevier county high
 terraces eliminated last week
 :ord sales of lands that throw L%%.the smreen the future possibili-
 this region.
 principal sale of the week was >of the Patterson orchards to
 'urg capitalists for $235, ,000.
 and was bought seven years ago
 E Patterson Company for $10 an
 There are 520 acres in the or
 5, making the price more than
 Ian acre. The Patterson inter-
 sxpended only about $85 an acre
 le development of the properties,
 was more than recovered in YCImarketed.
 0 weeks ago Dr. Bell paid $12,- ,d ,r the crop on 80 acres of orchard ,s e Pike City Orchard Company. uOE land was purchased, together do tother lands, five years ago, for } wai acre. The crop purchase price ur tsents nearly IT times the pur- the price.
 ruash offers of $1,200,OOO for the
 on the Bert Johnson controlled or ,1rds at Highland are reported to nv been turned down, and rumors
 float that $1,5O0,000 has been 2porsd for $500 acres of the Johnson :, ngs. The Johnson affiliated ngs aggregate 5000 acres and " 'eputed to constitute the largest
 lercial orchard under one man. .ent in the world. This orchard eight years ago and has [URfbed what was long looked upon
 orthless or abandoned lands. In .rion to producing more than 1,20O cotrads of peaches this year, the or a,4 | operated two canneries, which Fl. urn out between 500 and 700 car b, of canned products.
 ,.l addition to the operation of the = .s big orchard planting companies
 e district, IA truck growers as-
 tions are organized for car lot lction and shipments of both ' and truck. Preparations are made to form poultry and live organizations along similar ad buildings projects in this sec aggregate $2,50O,O00 contemplat- autlay.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
.DRYS WOULD STOP
 SELLING OF BEER
Expect to End Traffic Within Two Weeks-IgOe Wants Ban Lifted-Will Present Bill Au- thOriZing Lighter Beverages.

thOrlZlng Lighter Beverages. Washington, July 1.-Congress and the Department of Justice moved to- day to stop the sale of PA per cent beer under the wartime prohibition act.
 Prohibition leaders of the House, after series of conferences, obtained a call for meeting Monday of the judiciary committee, which is expect ed to agree promptly on an independ- ent bill for enforcement of the war 1 time law, defining intoxicating liquor as containing more than one-half of 1 per cent alcohol and to recommend passage of such bill by the House at the earliest possible moment. At the time the Department of Justice made it plain it's agents wuold enforce the act according to it's interpretation that anything containing more than one-half of 1 per cent alcohol cannot be legally manufactured or sold. Decisions of Federal Judge Rose at Baltimore in favor of the brewers and PA per cent beer and of Federal Judge Sawtelle at San Francisco against the brewers and such beer, threw the entire legal status of low alcoholic beer into uncertainty. Either the Baltimore, the San Francisco or one of the many other cases expected to arise soon will be appealed to the supreme court of the United States. However, action by Congress within few weeks at the most is expected to render a decision by the supreme court unnecessary, so far as stopping the manufacture and sale is con- cerned.
 ] Atty. Gen. Palmer made it clear to- day that while his department would
 proceed in an orderly manner with out wholesale arrests or spectacular raids, offenders against the prohibi- ton law could expect nothing less than 'early and vigorous" prosecution. Pending the settlement of test cases i it may be that evidence in numerous similar cases will be gathered without arrests being made, but if the gov ernment wins in the end, all will be prosecuted.
 Except for the absence of some of the members of the judiciary commit tee, a meeting to agree on wartime en- forcement legislation would have been held today by the committee.
 At the request of Representative Igoe, Democrat, of Missouri, who re- fused to vote for the general enforce ment bill when it was reported out, IT to 2, last week, the House today gave permission for the filing of a minority report on or before July 8. Six or more members of the commit tee will sign the report, which will contend, among other things, that the courts and not Congress should define intoxicating liquors.
 The minority will also present a substitute measure which would au- thorize the president to lift tn ban on wartime prohibition so far as it relates to light wines and beer, which was exactly the thing he suggested Congress should do on the grounds he did not have that power.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
GOVERNOR WILL DELIVER
 ADDRESS AT HUNTSVILLE

Little Rock, July 2.-Gov. Brough will deliver Fourth of July address at Lewisville, Lafayette county, hav- ing accepted the invitation several months ago. He has been forced to decline numerous invitations that have come from various parts of the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
AN APPRECIABLE GIFT

The News is in receipt of a photo Photographic fac-simile of the Declara- tion of Independence signed on July 4th, 1776. It shows the signatures of tn signers, just as on that memor- able occasion they affixed their names to the document.
 It is gift from Congressman T. H. Carraway, and one that shall be kept and highly prized by the editor.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

A coated tongue, bad breath, dizzi- ness and a clogged condition in the bowels can be quickly relieved by us- ing Prickly Ash Bitters. It is mans remedy for such ailments. Price $1.25 per bottle. Hesterly Drug Store, Special Agents. co
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

| D are handling all f1avors of Pres ra Ice Cream; we find it hard to
 Buchanan Drug Store. 28d6
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

The July Ladies Home Journal is now on sale and will be delivered any where in Prescott for fifteen cents. Phone 242.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

A drowsy, half-sick, discouraged feeling is caused by torpid liver and impurities in the stomach and bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters is a prompt and efficient remedy. Men who work need it's cleansing and stimulating effect. Price $1.25 per bottle. Hesterly Drug Store, Special Agents. GO d
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
 FOR SPRINGDALE

Little Rock, July 2.7-F. K, Wilcox, engineer, was in consultation yester- day with the State Corporation Com mission with reference to the issuance of certificate of convenience and ne- cessity for a water, light and sewer plant at Springdale. It is to be pro vided through an improvement dis trict. There is already a light plant in operation in the city.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02
Independence Day

(" =. And for the support of this Declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."
 So pledged the signers of that inn mortal declaration which gave us Lib erty. And so each succeeding genera tion since that day has pledged itself We have kept the faith.
 Next Friday, July 4th, we shall re- new this pledge as we celebrate the 143rd anniversary of our Liberty our richest heritage.
 This bank will remain closed all day July Fourth.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

You will enjoy your breakfast more if you have the Arkansas Gazette to look over while eating.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-02

LOST-A white Collie dog, with brown spot on right side. Right hind leg clipped up to ham. Reward will be paid for delivery to A. L. Porter, Prescott route 1. 23d3
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-09

owner will sell $40 arces best cotton
land near Casa Grande and take in
payment one bale Of cotton per acre
and give YOU ten years in which 10
paw it at the rate Of fifty pounds per
acre per year. This land is practically
level and can be fitted for cotton
cheaply. Underlaid with abundant
water at about so feet. Only one well
need be used first year. Is under new
diversion dam. Adjoins large cotton
plantation. Anyone who can invest
from $4,000 to $4,000 in this PROPOSE
ton can make $250,0o0 or better with
out putting up another dollar. Cheaper
than rent and you will own the land
which it is reasonable to believe Will
be worth at least $400 to $500 per acre
by the time final payment is MADE
Special terms will be made for first
wear or two while starting. Adequate
protection will be given against for-
| FIXTURES by reason Of crop failures etc
Only portion of land, say 100 acres
needs to be planted to cotton the other
$40 can be farmed as desired. Sharper
YOUR pencil and do a little figuring
| II YOU see the point and can qualli!
Financially, write. Several figurint
but best qualified gets the land mdi
viduals, partners, or companies con
sidered.
G. W. STEPHENSON,
Coronado, Calf. D
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-09
BEAUTIFUL
HOME PLACE

Ia acres modern Groom and bath
brick bungalow, with all the latest
built-in features. Fine screen porch
and large front and side porch. East
front on car line. city water and cleo
trio lights, good double garage ana
work room. Incubator house, chicken
house and wire runs. Abundance OF
fruit and shade, all varieties. Finest
assortment of high class roses: IL
YOU want a real home, see this. 1t a
bargain. Address, Owner p. Q. Bon
q
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-11-09
100 Acres

Old alfalfa ranch. fine soil, the best
for cotton, has small house and well,
is on one of the best roads, and ~
acres is leased for one year at 500 per
acre cash to be paid in advance. The
price is $3.50 per acre, $4,000 cash and
rent for so reduces to $4,000. Balance
$4,000 for years, will carry $l6,O0o
loan for long time at per cent. This
is a hummer.
1856 acres of old alfalfa about 120
acres still clean and dandy, fenced and
cross fenced, woven wire, good house,
barns and other outbuildings, shade
water piped over the place, nearly 200
head dairy stuff, Holstein grades; IS
hogs, 10 head good work stock, 70
tons fine alfalfa hay, 400 tons ensilage
all tools and implements. The per
sonal property is worth over S20,000
| and the whole thing goes for $60,0Oo
ard the land is worth the money.
BLOCK & BURNS
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