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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1919-12-12
MACHINERY

Deering foot Grain Binder
Deering Corn Binder
Dain Hay Loader, Mccormick Hay Rake
Hay Rake, 10 #.
John Deere Sulkey Plow, Is inch
John Deere Sulkey Breaker Bottom Plow
John Deere Walking Breaking Plow
-Four Sec. Wood Beam Drag, 20 foot .
New 4 Sec. Steel Drag, 20 foot
Drag Cart, IL Wheel Disk
Sixteen Wheel Disk, Deere foot Disk
Hoosier End Gate Seeder, new
Van Brunt Shovel Seeder
Case Corn Planter, 100 rods of wire
Monmouth Shovel Cultivator
Case 6 Shovel Cultivator
Case Two Row Cultivator Single Buggy
Single Top Buggy
Spring Wagon with canopy top
Northwestern Wagon 4 inch tire
Northwestern Narrow Tire Wagon
Marrow Tired Wagon, Iron Truck Wagon
Columbus Wide Tire Wagon
Wagon Box, SO Inch
Spring Seat, new, stoughton Bob Sled
Two Sets Light Bobs, Hay Rack
Combination Hay and Hog Rack
Set Of Wagon Springs, 1000 pounds
Four Horse Power New Cushman Engine
Voss Power Washer, New Power Washer
Stewart Horse Clipper
Dino Grit Grinding Machine
Swin Cart and Barrel, Gas Barrel So gal.
Kerosene Tank, 50 gal, arindstone
/ n Inch New Concord Harness
Four Sets Inch Concord Harness
/ II Inch Back Pad Harness
Set Driving Harness, Single Harness
Pair Fly Blankets, Pair heavy String Nets
Pair Leather String Driving Nets
Single Net, II Horse Collars, new
Pair New Horse Blankets
Ford Roadster, 1917, Heating Stove
sharples Cream Separator
Range in good condition, Kitchen Cabinet
Ten Foot Extension Dining Table
Raye Iacsbatss ssd Bseodes ID essd cssditjss.
Book Case, and other articles and House
hold Furniture
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
Jury Wanted Beer, Got II

Soon after his appointment as medi
cal director Of an asylum, Sir James
Crichton-Brown, the British physician,
had to attend an inquest on q patient
who had died OF heart disease. Tn,
evidence was heard. he relates in his
book Of "reminiscences. and the coro
ner. turning to the jury, composed
mostly of laborers. said:
snow. gentlemen, are you agreeu
on your verdict:
The jurors talked among themselves
for few moments and then the fore
man spoke up:
1--WE find as how the deceased died
from natural causes. but" he went on
the jury wish 10 add that as this t.
The first occasion on which they have
met the new medical director. the,
hope as how he will stand the jur,
some beer"
With the coroner's sanction, he did
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
Sleep

Now, blessing light OH him that first
invented this same sleep; II covers a
man all over. thoughts and ALL like a
cloak; 1t is meat for the hungry, drink
for the thirsty, heat for the cold, and
cold for the hot. II is all current coin
that purchases all the pleasures OF
the world cheap and the balance that
sets the king and the shepherd. tn,
fool and the wise man, even. There
u only one thing which somebod,
once put into my head, that dislike
In sleep; II Is that 1t resembles
death; there Is very little difference
between man in his first sleep and %
man In his last sleep.-Cervantes
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
Settled All Chance
of Getting Customer

young man OF Indianapolis, In
his early twenties, suffered a fell blow
to his pride recently when he answered
the d0orbell al his home to find q
young man making his way In the
world by taking magazine subscrip
tons. The young salesmans unpre
possessing appearance hernlded his
age at approximately sixteen or seven.
teen years and his faltering approach
indicated no great amount of expert
ence In the commercial world.
Smillngly brightly. he ventured: as
your mother at home?"
mo"
us she taking any OF these maga
zines?" naming few familiar names
Of magazines,
II really don't know. but | don't
think she Is in the market for any
more
With weary Thank you" h.
started away when a new hope lii III
his face and he played his last card
"i-y-you wouldn't c-care to take tn.
Youths COmpanion?" - indianapolis
News.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
Napoleon Happy When
Hailed as Libe, Gfov

One evening. after dinner. the ques.
ton assumes q personal ASPECT. An
inquisiti,e member Of his circle has
asked when he was hapi'iest. aid all
present give their ideas. Napoleon
tells them that he was made content
by his marriage and when his son
was horn, 81 cannot say happy, but
content"
"When you We're first consult"
was not yet sure of myself"
al the coronationY'
"ln Tilsit. ! think. by that time
had learned the vicissltudes OF for.
tune; Preussisch-Ey lau had been Q
warning to me. ana nevertheless had
wen a victory there; I had dictated
the terms Of peace. the czar and the
king OF Prussia were paying court To
me. But no. I am WRONG that was
not the best
1.-THE happiest days ! ever knew
we're after my first victories In Italy.
when the masses surrounded me.
shouting: Viva II liberatore was
only twenty-six. bur foresaw what
might become II was as II ! were
being lifted up into the air. and the
world were disappearing beneath my
feet From Emil Ludwig's "Napo
leon"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The Africander still believes in tn.
cave of cleaning gold" that was de
scribed by an excited Kaffir In the
Krugersdorp; and in the Orange river
country a Boer family has sought for
years for q parcel OF diamonds hand
ed hastily to one Of their ancestors by
an Englishman flying from pursuing
justice, and supposed to have been
secreted in an ant heap in the dusk
The Boer, finding the packet contained
many big stones. and fearing the
mounted police, hid 1t and forgot the
place.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

There is a feeling among many edu
Gators that too much emphasis has
been placed Oh culture and too little
on character. II is argued that edu
cation Is not the only goat TO he
sought Young men and women may
be brilliant students and yet fail III
the final test Of citizenship and serv
ice through lack of character. Tie
schools have plenty to do as II is, but
the teachers have shown willingness
to undertake something more-the
task Of teaching character along with
the regular subjects included in the
curriculum, says the indianapolis
News. They recognize that there IL
growing lack of respect for dis
cipline and responsibility that the age
OF offenders grows less and that temp
tations and opportunities for evil are
multiplied on every hand.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
Vain Search for Treasure

his life In the bush trying 10 refnd
q mine his partner found and died H.
describing. But he never succeeded
and, eventually. the bushmen stumbled
on his skeleton. A party Of French
thirst In the Sahara seeking traces of
q lost caravan Of precious stones that
never reached Timbuctoo. and was
supposed to have been overwhelmed
by q sandstone, lost Its tracks. and
missed the wells
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

There has been an alarming increase
IN dishonesty among employees. Bond
ing companies are disturbed. One
painful feature Of the situation Is that
stealing has become rifest among very
young employees. those either In their
teens or early twenties. DefalcatiOns
in banks have multiplied as rapidly
MS thefts on the part Of youths in
business and Industry. writes Il. &
Forbes In Forbes Magazine. Those
most familiar with conditions altrib
ute the dishonesty mainly to the ir.
resistible desire az many 10 lead \
faster pace and cut n wider swaih
than their salaries permit. The blame
is laid chiefly at two doors: that OF
parents and that Of employers. When
asked the head OF very large sure.
ty company 10 suggest remedies, he Ia.
stantly replied: PAY larger salaries
That's the main thing" This grave
subject is bound to force itself upon
the attention OF the business world.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
Children in Style

Children nre still in style. This
.heering news comes from the secre-
tary Of the child placing cohimlttce If
the State Charities Aid association.
Miss Sophie Van s. Theis. who speaks
from knowledge extending over
nearly three decH 'es Of this impor-
tant work. says the New York Evening
Post. Superficial Indications have
been taken as pointing In the other
direction The reduced birth rate. the
ban on children in some apartment
houses. The preference in some quar-
ters for animal pets. which has given
the cartoOnists and the jOkemakers
material TOR snrdonic jests-ihese and
other phenomena If our time have dis
rurbed aud even alarmed not n few
houghlful persons who have seen In
Them y tendency To race suicide. But
those who have the responsibility for
the care OF orphan and other needy
hil'lreD report better treatment NJ
hem than ever before. The particular
Significance of this statement lies In
fhe fact that such children are less
md less taken care of in asyluns and
more and more distributed among pri-
tnte homes. generation that re-
iuces the number Of boys and girls
.,laced In public institutions and in.
treasrs The number placed in families
cannot he accused Of q diminishing
interest In children.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

This abstract office has attained q
we'll merited reputation as being one
of the most efficient and we'll versed
organizations in this special field Of
endeavor in this section Of the state
and has a large clientele.
The Flint Title Co., are well
known for their EXCELLENT abstract
work all over Genesee county.
In the first days of the settlement
Of all communities, the question of
title to property always causes a Ger
tain amount Of confusion. While
this county has had its inning at this
feature Of settlement, today this has
all been done away with through the
efficient service Of modern abstr act
companies that specialize in this bust
ness. They have at their command
all Of the data and information on
the various tracts Of land in the coun
'ty from the days Of the early set
tiers down to the present day.
When you secure an abstract here
you know it is absolutely 100 percent
complete and sseurate. Up-ot-date
and dependable It Is the safeguard
of the csreful and exaeting.
With recess to all this information
at hand this organization has placed
the practical operation Of the
concern in hands Of able and COM
pstsnt people who are particularly
endowed with the analytical and
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25


Bottled soft drinks Of the very
highest quality have been the con.
slant aim Of The Flint Beverage Co.
in Flint, who has built up large
trade all thru this section Of Mich;.
an.
There are thousands who specify
Nu-Grape and Cherry Blossom when
ordering by the case or single bot.
tie at the soda fountain in the drug
or confectionery store. They also
distribute Schlitz Products for which
they are the exclusive distributors
in this territory.
When you buy carbonated Devei
ages Of any sort or soft drinks from
this bottling works you may be sure
that you are getting the purest OF
products for two-fold reason. Fist
and foremost the works are Under
the personal direction of an able
management and that fact alone in.
sures the absolute purity of the bev-
erages. In addition they are bottled
under the pure food and drug act
and are inspected at frequent inter.
walls by the state board of health in
spectorB.
To be able to make certain of get
ting really pure and wholesome be.
verages is boon to any city. At this
plant only the most healthful ingred-
tents are used in the process of man
ufacture. Analysis has proven them
to be absolutely free from anything
injurious and consequently they are
not only health-protecting but health
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25
When Trees Crow

Many believe that trees grow from
early spring when the leaves begin t.
come out until the frost when they
start to show their autumn color But
this widespread belief is not correct.
says the American Tree association.
For instance, In the latitude of south
srn Pennsylvania the native forest
trees make 30 per cent Of their height
srowth In 70 days Of spring ana early
0mmag.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25


HEADQUARTERS IN FLINT AT
GOOD UPHOLSTERING AND ARE
ONE MIGHT WANT IN THE ANTI
WELL EQUIPPED AND Modern
While the business of upholsterin2
furniture is one which the public
knows little about, it is highly spec
ialized business and the method OF
upholstering has improved with rapid
strides and as a consequence is an
intensely interesting enterprise.
This plant makes speciality OF
repairing and rebuilding all kinds OF
furniture, do large business in de-
signing, repairing and rebuilding
furniture, including antique furni'
ture. In this art cabinet shop they
do only the highest grade work.
This establishment can remake a
living room suite to your order at far
less cost than if you had it done out
Of town and the work will be as ex-
pert as is humanity possible. They
can reproduce anything in the an
tique furniture line and their genius
along this line is widely known and
they have demands for this particu-
lar work from people living many
miles from Flint.
Its directing heads, who have had
many years experience in the rebuild
ing Of furniture have opened up chan
nels Of trade that were heretofore un-
known to local industry.
They also re.upholster antique or
old furniture and the results are sur
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

care taking attainment that renders
them safe and conservative in max
ing title examinations. There is nc
detail that is not given tie most pal
taking attention.
People desiring to purchase land
in this section can consult no NOR
competent and reliable authority up
on the title to their proposed par
chases than this firm which is one OF
the foremost concerns of this char
aeter.
The work is in charge of Mr.. Will
liams who is thoroughly familiar with
every feature of the service and IL
will be worth while to let him ex-
plain to you about abstracts and 9th
er title matters.
In making the review of the onward
progress of the community in this
edition we wish to recommend Mr..
G. o. Williams, manager OF this
concern, who has had more than foi ty
years experience in ABSTRACT and title
work, to all our readers when they
be in need of service of the highest
character. He is a we'll known and
reliable business and professional man
upon whose information, advice and
service you can depend, and is also
loyal supporter of all propositions
that promote the progress and expan
sion Of the community.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

A large number Of suicides are re.
ported among young people. And yet
there never was a time when inven.
tors and economists were working so
hard to make life worth living. The
viewpoint is wrong and steps may be
called for to censor magazine litera.
ture as well as the drama.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

An automobile In Chicago ran will
crashed through a yard, smashed
down side Of the house and brought
up at a standstill In the dining room
No one was injured, as the driver
Jumped and the housekeeper was In
the kitchen, What a lesson to women !
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Another diamond rush Is scheduled
for the TransvRal in spite of intimh.
tions that there are already, more dla
moDds available than dealers care TO
throw on the market. There Is pic.
turesQue excitement in the quest. but,
after all, a diamond miue is less salts
factory than q good oil well.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Marks Of an American: He In
variabIy thinks his banks statement
Is wrong, but places entire credence
in any anonymous assertion that '42,.
624,S911s hot dogs we're produced in
the United States In 1925.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

PLANT.
prising. They know how to treat
the various pieces and what is best
to use in finish and material.
They make speciality of furn.tur
upholstsring, refinishing work and
will be pleased to give estimates free.
They also make parlor suites 20 or
der. They do a large business an
execute excellent work in this turns
ture repairing and upholstering de-
rartment.
The active operation of the plant
is in the hands and under the direc-
ton of men who are so we'll known
that any further remarks are un
necessary, but we cannot refrain from
stating that this enterprise is forum
ate in having as it's active heads men
so thoroly familiar with all the DIT
tails Of the manufacture and whose
executive ability and familiarity with
business conditions has kept the
plants thoroly abreast Of the times
1t is such firms as this one that make
a city prosperous and worth while.
Therefore, in this review Of tn
business and industrial progress of
the community, we wish to point with
pride to this admirable industriarir
stitution as probably the community
foremost example of our modern liz
dustrial organization.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

TOR.
giving.
This is the official bottling works
for bottling Nu-Grape and Cherr
Blossom. Throut every state in tn
union these wonderful and refresh
ing beverages are in constantly great
er demand. They have become most
beverages with all classes OF
people. They not only quench the
thirst nut seems to leave shat salts
fed feeling" whether consumed on
hot day in summer or in the middle
of winter. They are especially PIP
ular, Of course, through this section
and this bottling works has hardly
been able to meet the demand.
Nu-Grape and Cherry Blossom a"e
known all over the country. Nothing
else seems to satisfy but the genuine.
This is the official bottling works
and it supplies all dealers thruout this
part of the country with these justl
popular products.
This popular plant is one of the
leading industries. They employ
of people who are boosters.
They have always taken an active in.
terest in all matters that pertain to
I he good of the county and have aided
in the betterment of local conditions
realizing that larger city and COM
would be benefit to the
whole people. We wish to compii-
ment the management upon their
and successful policies
and to refer the establishment and ito
products to all of our readers.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

European walters who refuse tips
from American guests assist the cause
Of economy II. an unexpected manner
A reduction OF cover charges would
constitute more effectual check on
the overgenerosity Of patrons from
the u. 8. A.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

When Ii Hung Chang was In this
country he startled some. OF our. emf.
nent citizens by direct questions AS
to the amount Of their wealth. The
CRATER long fourished in China and
Is no doubt responsible for much Of
the present disorganizatiOn In that
country's affairs.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

"The modern man knows women bet.
ter than his ancient ancestors ani
therefore treats them better" says Il
Rhode Island minister. well,she ought
10 know them better; he sees much
49, - 49,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The Old-fashioned fellow who never
thought anything If walking miles IN
an afternoon has Il grandson who
never thought of ii either.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Twenty-scNcn thousand Am"ric"nr
January !. and seemingly all have re-
turned tn go into The business of soil.
ing bonds.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

II Is announced that divorces w
Oslo (Christiana That Wy cost ~,
cents apiece II thalS all tle,' -
worth. it's II wonder people bother to
get them.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

stock market is the twin-like reseni.
blance between Il "teclnical correC.
ton" and the first stage of n turn IN
the tide
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

We can struggle through the rest Of
the season secure In the knowledge
that next spring. again. we will have
"bunch OF pennant winning pros
meets"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

"Ireland Stands Pat" says New
York Times election headline. That
fair enough. Our banquet listeners
also have to stand Mike.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

mo. that's no inducement," replied
the prospect to the sergeant. who was
attempting to recruit him for the ma
rines, II know Spanish already.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

One-fiftl Of the population or ia"
United States is now in the publi"
schools, and the other four-fifths IN
the school OF experience
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The small boy now studies his let
ters and his mathematics in the hope
that with good physical training hc
may become Il great aviator some day
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Who remembers when you could
keep small boy in his own back yard
for week nj a time by slight ref
erence to the sad ease Of Charley
Ross?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The government hasn't reduced The
number of corn bnrrr;, hut IL clai,ne
that without the camnaign Their.
would now hp twice us MANY. Wei.
we seem Ia h. holding our own.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

flight money periods" must h.
those In which the agitation breaks
ont again among Pullman pOrters fo'
higher wages and the abolition az
tips.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Lives must be risked from time to
time I'm order to develop flying. II +
surely needless to waste them indis
criminately.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

You can tour the world now Oh the
easy-payment plan. Imagine falling
down on the installments in Afghan
istan.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

A medical authority tells us women
are more healthful since discardlng
the corset. Maybe they are better
Off
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

"Built-in': Adjective. meaning In
stalled in such a way as tn he II
permanent. immovable part of tn,
whole: g. e. pullman window.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Uncle Sam and John Full may not
be able Ia walk on their hands. but
they certainly can take n firm stand
on their arms.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Just because skull found In Ari
iona is Il half-inch thick scientists be
licve II is thousands of years Of age.
Not necessarily.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Ninety million people are said ("
listen to the radio daily. which may
explain why so many dishes 20 TN.
washed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The Soviets are burinc American
raZ0rs--hut we won't become con-
WINGED until they begin ordering BIZ
supplies of soap.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

II Is now generally demanded that
aviation be taken seriously, 7pecially
by fearless young aviatGrs
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

A professor declares that married
men are smarter than singlc ones.
But then they have To Ec.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The Judges OF Scotland gave no
death sentences to convicted criminals
last year. This is carrying .rugait.
to extremes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

New York city reports u horse that
walks In its sleep. That's the horse
we always bet ulo!i.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Local Patriotism Item: Subway
news stands in Bolon are now carry
Ing Il line of canned baked beans.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Nowadays every man i entitled To
life. liberty ard an automobile I'm
which to pursue happiness.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

The higher life may be all W,ll and
good, hui we prefer Ia, keep on the
level.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Only time u horse gets scared now
adays H. wh"n ho n,Ccis Gnctller horse.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

Mussolini doesn't believe In permit.
ting aviatOrs To take too many
chances. He has forbidden them 10
marry.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1919-12-25

OF course what Paris means Wien
II SAYS curves are coming back" IS
outcurNPs.