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The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
APPRENTICE SYSTEM
DYING OUT IN STATE

A survey Of Michigan industry
shows that few APPRENTICES are engag
ed in learning trades and that the
number is falling Of annually, ac-
cording to Morris d. Kirby, deputy
labor commissioners. Many boys are
now attracted by automobile. repair
and garage work. The cooper's and
blacksmith's trades are passing. Few
are learning to be cabinet makers or
carpenters, or entering the plumb
ing tinsmtthjs, briclclayer's, stone
mason's, cigar makers or other
trades. Some trades may die out in
course Of time Mr.. Kirby believes,
but in other cases as the workers
become Scarce the wages will mount
and this will attract apprentices.
Mr.. Kirby says the factories are
somewhat to blame, and that boys
might be expected to go into manu-
featuring business where they can
earn big pay without serving an ap>
premiership. Some of the larger
factories have their own courses
notably the automobile plants. Among
these is the REQ. which is in augur-
ated such course several years ago,
and has 200 or more learning the au-
tomobile business. The molderAs
trade, which is an important one,
may become a lost art unless ap-
prentices are obtained. Mr.. Kirby
praised the efforts made by schools
to induce young people to learn
trades.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE
AUTO ACCIDENT IN G. R.

AS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grow and
two small children, of this city, were
going to visit at the home of their
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Annis, of Grand Rapids and
as they were turning the corner off
from Monroe avenue, on to Lacey st.
an auto coming down Lacey street
crashed into Grows car, the one car
turned over. The engine of Crows
car was damaged so it could not go
any farther, but the other car, after
being Strengthened up again, proceed
ed on its way.
The wind shields of both cars were
broken and they were each damaged
to some extent. yet very fortunate no
one was seriously hurt. Mr.. Grow
had one finger badly cut and a woman
in the other car had a small cut on
her face
At the time of the accident, the
rain was pouring down, and as Mr..
Grow was facing it he could hardly
see through the windshield and an
other car had stopped right in front
of the turn, to put on their side cur
tains. 1t was this car which pre-
vented Mr.. Grow from seeing the car
coming down Lacey street. When the
crash came the car standing there
made its escape and did not wait TO
see if any one was injured or not.
The Grow car had to be left for
repairs and Mr.. Clarence Marts
brought Mr.. Grow and family home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Annis accompanying
them Sunday night.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
LOCAL PEOPLE
CARRY OFF MANY
!. PRIZES AT FAIR
FANCY WORK, FARM AND GAR
DEN PRODUCTS BRING
HOME THE BACON

Local people went down to the West
Michigan State Fair at Grand Rapids
with their various articles of handi-
work and farm and garden products
and carried aft a lot of the prizes,
winning perhaps more than the peo-
pie of any other like sized city in this
section of the state.
Mrs. Frank Joslin heads the list of
local known prize winners, winning
ten first prizes, eight second prizes
and one third prize on her exhibits of
crocheting, tatting and drawn work
and the $4,000 which she received as
prize money will more than repay her
for the effort and time taken in MAX
ing the exhibits.
Mrs. Harry Fletcher also had a
number of exhibits on hand painted
china and fancy work and secured a
first prizes, six second and five third
prizes. The cash which she received
as prizes totalled $500.
Mrs. Frank Gambler had number
of exhibits of white embroidery and
filet crocheting and carried off prizes
so that the cash which she got come
to $1,000.
Glen Wortley's hobby was garden
produces and he had number Of ex-
hibits of tomatoes. potatoes and as
tors and his prizes came to a total of
$500 Strange to say the four peo-
pie above referred to went down to
the fair to place their exhibits in
Mr.. Wortley's car and the total of
cash prizes received amounted to $65
a fact which not only they, but the
entire community can feel proud of.
Mrs. Charles Johnson also had
of farm produce exhibits. but
as yet has not learned what prizes
she received.
Ruth Converse, year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Converse, won
first prize in the little girls athletic
contest registering five feet in
standing broad jump, putting a 6
pound medicine ball distance of 9
feet and six inches and balancing a
2x4 for a distance of "a feet.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
LYCEUM NUMBERS
ARE HME-.-T|CKETS |
ARE SELLING EAs
SUCCESS OF LAST SEASON
COURSE ASSURE MONEYS
WORTH THIS YEAR

High school students who are can
vassing the city for the Lyceul
course find that the excellent couf3
OF last year did much to insure II
success of this years course. ThoS
who bought tickets last year buy thl
year without urging, for they kno|
the standard set by the school; 9th
ers have heard the favorable com
ment and are anxious to buy.
The statesmen this year are callin1
attention to the fact that five bi
numbers are being offered for SIS
or 30c each. Single admission vii
be Doc for each number, making
total of $3.50 for the course. Mos
people are glad to buy season tick
ct and save dollar.
An oportunity will be given to re
serve season tickets for the entir
course at only five cents a number
one fifth of what you are used +
paying for reserved seats.
There are several reasons why ev
eryone should patronize this course
1t gives big value for the none,
spent. 1t is not designed to max
money. but to better the community
The students believe that Bedding
approves the highest grade of enter
tainment that can be brought to th
city and it would be a shame to al
low them to lose this faith.
Do not forget the dates: Beilharz
entertainer, Oct. 1a; Fisher Ship
Concert Co., Nov. 2; High Schoo
number, Dec. z; Virginia Girls, Jan
10; Burns of the Mountains, Marcl
81.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
REXALL STRAW
VOTING SHOWS
HARDING WINNER
FERRIS APPEARS WINNER FOR
GOVERNOR IN FORECAST
TAKEN THRUOUT STATE

Harding, republican candidate for
president, seems to be the whole thing
in the Rexall stores straw vote which
is being taken up throughout the
nation at present, the figures at the
close OF business on Monday being
6,227 for Harding and 2463 for Cox,
the democratic candidate.
These figures are only for the state
of Michigan, other states not as yet
having sent in their reports in time.
1t is calculated, however, that the
voting will run in about the same pro-
portion as the figures given above
show Michigan to be going.
Straw votes taken in many places
in the state show w. N. Ferris, dem
ocrat, running far ahead Of Alex
Groesbeck, his republican opponent.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
BUYS FRENCH INTEREST
IN CORNER DRUG STORE

Glenn E. Wortley has purchased
the interest Of his late partner, Earl
ID. French and is now the sole owner
of the well known Corner Drug store
where as partners under the firm
name of Wortley & French, the two
men worked so harmoniously togeth-
er for so many years in the building
up of their business, the steady
growth of which stands as a monu-
ment to their untiring efforts and at
the same time as an institution is a
credit to the city.
For nearly 1S years Mr.. Wortley
and Mr.. French were associated with
each other as partners and endeavor-
ed their best to supply the commun-
ity with one of the most complete
stocks of drugs, books, stationery,
wall paper and other line of goods
and the splendid patronage which the
store has at present gives evidence
that they are eminently successful
in their efforts.
Speaking of his late partner. Earl
French, Mr.. Wortley paid him glow
ing tribute and concluded by saying
that during all the years of their
lives, both as friends and business
partners, they had never had any
trouble, quarrelled or disagreed in
any matter and that had death not
claimed Mr.. French, the partnership
would have continued as long as eth
er would have remained in business.
Mr.. Wortley says there will be no
change in the business policy of the
store. The main ambition in the fu-
ture, as in the past. being at all
times to maintain an ample stock of
merchandise of first class quality,
give the best of service and make
things in general so that the people
Of the community will always feel
at home when in the Corner Drug
Store.
Mr.. Wortley also wishes to thank
the people for the splendid patronage
of the past and assures them that he
has appreciated this support in the
building up Of the business.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
0. {. S. IS TO
PRODUCE MAID
O. THE MOVIES
MUSICAL COMEDY Is TO BE
STAGED IN OPERA HOUSE
OCTOBER IS AND 20

Mr.. G. NJ, Barton, director in
charge Of the. musical comedy maid
or The Movies" which is to be pro-
duced here in October under the
sponsorship of the Doric chapter No.
rs 0. E. s., arrived here Monday
morning to begin work. The first
meeting was held in the club rooms
Monday night and active work will
begin imediately on the production
The imposing list of participants is
prophetic of an elegant and melo-
dious evening at the Belding Opera
House on the 10th and 10th.
The revue might be termed a
musical comedy Cook tour as the
intinerary is extensive. ranging from
a peep at real life in moving pic
ture studio, to the orient where an
elaborate ballet greets the eye, to
Japan, to LAKELAND, after which the
marital troubles of one Milly and
Billy are disclosed.
This being satisfactory settled the
auditor is given a glimpse of quaint
old Holland, bevy of sea shore
beauties, after which a Greek ballet
rounds out this pleasant journey.
Particular attention is given to
lighting, scenery and costumes which
are far superior to those usually
used in amateur productions.
The song hits include "Kismet",
Japanese Sandman, "Whose Baby
Are You?" and please. A num-
ber of novel and unusually attractive
costumes are to be worn by person.
able young women of the ensemble,
and the whole will provide a divert
ing procession Of color and motion.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Methodist Church News

Rally Day will be observed Sunday
October 10 and every member of the
Sunday school is urged to be present,
Let's make our offering this year a
record breaker. Next Sunday, Octo-
Der 3rd, is our first Sunday in the
year for the Sunday school. start the
year right by being on time, Sunday
school at 1900 o'clock. Report will
be given of the Older Boys Confer
ence at Battle Greek. All are well
come. You are a stranger here only
once
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
A Disgraceful Practice

A young man CD stopped a young
lady over in front Of the opera house
the other day and made himself quite
obnoxious and undesirable to her.
The young lady evidently did not
wish .t to be rude n and tried tried rel repeasedy
neck step in her path and further de-
tain her. About the time that spec
tators were determining to take a
hand, the girl succeeded in getting
away. This habit and practice is
getting so it happens quite frequent
ly on the streets and the chances are
that some of these days it will hap-
pen once too often and some one will
be made an example of.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Methodist Church Notice

Services at the M. E. church will
be resumed next Sunday with the new
pastor, Rev. George A. Osborne in
the pulpit. Rev. p. Ray Norton, the
former pastor, and his family, are
moving to their new home at FIRE.
mont this week. The best wishes of
their many friends go with them.
Philatheas take noticel You are all
urged to be present next Sunday, as
we have very important and interest
ing matters to talk over. Bring a
friends with you. Epworth League is
planning a hay-rack ride to the home
of Frank Loomis, Friday night, Oct.
1. All who wish to go are requested
to be at the church at 6:15. All out
for a jolly time.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Had Big Tomato

George Phillips picked big toma-
toe in his garden, Monday morning,
and his first thought was to weigh
it. The fruit tipped the scales at
exactly two pounds and George made
up his mind to bring it in to the edi-
tor to verify his claim of having
raised a whooping big tomatoe, but
Mrs. Phillips somehow during the
day got a knife and cut the big red
ball up and had it for dinner. But
We believe George just the same.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Gave Announcement Party

Mrs. Clyde A. Knapp gave an an
nouncement party at her home, 504
So. Pleasant street, on Monday even
ing in honor of Miss Mary Salzman,
whose marriage to Mr.. Clayton H.
Knapp will take place in the near
future. Eight we're invited and a
variety of games and other amuse-
ments were enjoyed, as were also
the splendid light refreshments which
were served by the hostess.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

Members and friends Of the Bap-
tist- church surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Kennedy on Wednesday evening
September 20. Nearly so were pres
mt and a very enjoyable time was
spent. Light refreshments were serv-
ed. Pastor w. A. Bliss made.a few
remarks and then presented on behalf
of the company, q Scofield Reference
Bible as token Of their esteem. All
present wished Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
nedy success in their new home in
Portland Oregon.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Sportsmen To Banquet

The Belding Sportsmen Club will
give supper in the auditorium Of
the city hall Friday evening, Oct. l..
at O'clock. All members of the
club and those who wish to become
members should be on hand. See
Chas. Knapp about your tickets and
business to be taken up.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Raised Big Spuds

Mrs. Anna Gilchrist brought two
potatoes into this office Monday which
she brought from the home of her
SON, Ralph Gilchrist, of South Iorlia.
The two spuds weigh 6 pounds and 5
ounces and are of the Early Bunker
variety. They are on exhibition in
the front window of the Banner-News
office where many people are looking
them over and declaring them won
ders.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
BUYS C. b II. Store

Clarence Holcomb has purchased
the stock owned by Henry Smith, Err
nest Shawley, Joseph Upper and
others in the Cash Buyers Union
store in the Smith building just north
of the Bridge street bridge. Mr..
Smith owned about 30 per cent Of
the stock Mr.. Holcomb took poses
sion on Tuesday. He has had previous
experience in the grocery business.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

The Otisco Farmers Club will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. Glen f. Wortley,
Thursday, October z. Solo. Mrs.
Bernie Strunk; topic, "The Thing
That Helped Me Most To Succeed,
John Kohn, Bernie Strunk and Ernest
Woodbridge. A large crowd is de-
sired
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Mrs. Fred Demo Dead

Mrs. Fred S. Demo, wife of the
ticket agent at Stanton, and former
resident of this city, died at her
home there, Friday night from an
attack of acute indigestion. During
her residence here, Mrs. Demo made
many friends who will regret to hear
of her passing and extend sympathy
to Mr.. Demo in his bereavement.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
To Hold Baked Goods Sale

The ladies Of st. Joseph's Catholic
church are planning on holding a
baked goods sale at the Miller & Har-
ris Furniture Company's store, on
Saturday afternoon, October 2. A
full line of home baked cakes, bread
pies, cookies and beans is to be on
sale and the ladies will appreciate
your patronage.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Graduated From Butterworth

Miss Abbie Moore, daughter of
Mrs. Louise N. Moore, of 522 Alder
man street, was one Of the 13 young
ladies to graduate from Butterworth
hospital on Monday evening. Bishop
j. N. Mccormick addressed the class
on Service. Diplomas were pre-
sented by DIR. F. c. Warnshuis. Miss
Moore received prize of $25 for
having done the best work in the op-
Grating room. She was one of three
of the class to be awarded a prize.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
FormerLocal Girl Dies In New Mex.

Mrs. Arnold Cunningham died in
New Mexico, September 13. Mrs.
Cunningham. then Miss Elnora Miske
resided here for a number of years,
and many friends will be grieved to
know of her death. She had been
in poor health for some time, and
had taken treatment at the Howell
Sanitarium. Recently her husband
decided to take her to Arizona in
hopes that the climate might benefit
her health. They left Lansing Sep
tember IL but never reached Arizona
as death came in New Mexico. The
young husband returned Immediately
with her body and the funeral was
at Lansing September IL. Left to
mourn the husband, her parents,
three sisters and wide circle Of
friends.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Gratfsn Gleaner Meeting

The Grattafi A. O. 0. G. will hold
their next meeting, Friday evening,
October l, at the home of Compan-
ions, Lewis Tuttle and wife. All mem
bers come prepared with a clipping
from some paper, or a conundrum.
Refreshments of sandwiches, fried
chicken and every thing good that
goes with il.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Meeting OF w. r c.

The ladies Of the W. r. G. VIII
meet at their hall. Saturday after
noon, October End for inspection.
Mrs. Florence Crawford, of Ionia
will be inspector. Luncheon will be
served at A o'clock. Would like all
the members to be present.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Churches To Change Time

Following the usual custom the
churches will change the time of the
Sunday evening service October 3rd
instead of $50. Young peoples
meeting at 6. preaching service at z
instead of 1880.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Notice OF Registration

Please take noticel All persons
who have not registered please do so
on or before October %. We do not
have a complete re-registration as
the re-registration applies to cities
of 10000 and over.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

The officers of the Belding Gene
terry. Association would like the per-
SON that took the best lawn mower
from the tool house to return It at
once as we need it and they are
known.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

Mayor F. A. Washfurn is authori-
ty for the statement that we will
switch back on to central standard
time the night Of Saturday, Oct. 8,
Here is hoping We stay there per-
manently once the change Is made.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

The Pythian Sisters will meet first
Monday in October. Bohemian lunch
will be served. Ladies may invite
their husbands.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Attention.

G. A. r. Post, w. r. c., Sons Of
Veterans and Daughters of Veterans
are all most kindly invited to be
present at the G.. A. r. hall Saturday
at 200 p. m. Reports of the Ma
tional encampment will be the order
also universal good for all.
Frank r. Chase,
Post Com.
See Scratch My Back" at the En-
press, October 6 and z.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

Mrs. Mary Barnes attended the
Michigan State Library Association
at Petoskey, last week.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29

r. Z. Ferry, of Tustin, visited his
cousin. Ernie Grinnell, Saturday.
The Belding banner-news., 1920-09-29
Advertised Letters

Jack Bailey
c. ID. DeHart
Phillip Leedy
d. Muck
Arthur Tedham
Mrs. Gladys Mason
Myrta Maynard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24
NOTICE X. OF p,

THE KNIGHTS OF PYT1IlAS
WILL ENTERTAIN WITH A DANCE
ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24

more Mr.. Wood continued, us the
cheapest tire per mile guaranteed"
The company Is enabled to do this,
he explained. because of the fact that
they are commencing TO place the tire
on the market when the rubber quota
ton is on the decline. In fact, rub
Der today is quoted at what is no
doubt the lowest rate ii ever has
been. Other reasons for the ability
Of the local concern TO sell their pro-
duct at such a low figure is due
10 the fact that Ardmore is nearer
TO the sources of the raw materials
than other centers Of tire manu-
facture in the United States. For in
stance. four-fifths of the rubber
imported to this country from South
America is landed at either New
Orleans or Galveston. The sulphur
used in the manufacture Of tires
m from Texas and louisiana.
Oxides of lead and zinc come from
Oklahoma, from the Miami district.
The tires made by the Ardmore-
Akron Tire and Rubber Company are
manufactured OF such composition
and mold so as to meet the require
ments Of local conditions, with par
ticular, attention to oil field roads.
They have a broad wearing surface
and strong side wall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24
DOCTORS USE
CALOTABS FOR
COLDS AND FLU
Influenza and Grippe, Like Ordinary
Colds, Require Calotabs, the Puri-
fled and Refined Calomel Tablets
That Are Nausealess, Safe and
Sure.

Doctors are warning the public that
simple colds and mild cases of influ-
enza often lead to pneumonia and
other serious complications. They
say that every cold should receive i'm
mediate attention and that the first
step in the treatment is to make sure
that the liver is active. For this
purpose Calotabs, the perfected, nau-
sealess calomel tablets are the sur
est, best and most agreeable laxative.
One Calotab at bed time with a
swallow of water-that's all, no salts,
no nausea, and no upsetting of the
digestion and appetite. Next morning
your cold has vanished, your liver is
active, your system is purified and
refreshed and you are feeling fine
with a hearty appetite for breakfast.
Eat what you please,-no danger.
For your protection, Calotabs are
sold only in original sealed packages,
price thirty-five cents. All druggists
recommend and guarantee Calotabs
and are authorized TO refund the
price If you are not delighted with
them.-adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24
ARDMORE- A RON TIRE
AND RUBBER COMPANY
WILL INCREASE OUTPUT

The Ardmore-Akron Tire and Rub
Der Company, Of this city, will have
an output of $50 tires per day, as
soon as they are enabled to obtain
a force Of rs men to conduct the oper-
alton at their plant north of Ard
more, stated Arthur Wood, vice
president Of the company, today
This production will be increased
within n very short time, for the
plant has a capacity of 800 tires
per day, and with its present facili-
ties, and after the second unit is
equipped. the company will be able
to urn out 1900 tires daily.
Eventually, the company expects
to branch out its manufacturing ca
pacity to the various side products
connected with the rubber industry,
such as the manufacture of tubes, etc.
Mr.. Wood said. 1t is known that the
local company has been asked by an
outside concern the possibilities OF
manufacturing for them daily 5000
inner tubes. Mr.. Wood is now get
ting estimates on the necessary add.
tional equipment for the manufacture
of the tubes.
Mr.. Wood, always a~ppreciative Of
the necessity and advantage of pat
ronizing home industry, has taker
up with the Bibb Manufacturing Com
pany Of Macon, Ca, and the Brighton
| Mills, of Connecticut, the possibilities
of having rubber tire fabric made Of
Alaca cotton, which is raised in thi:
county, as tire fabric is made from
long staple cotton.
THE tire manufactured in Ard
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24
One WOMAN'S
EXPERIENCE
Of Interest to Expeetant
Mothers

Goshen. Ind.-'T took Lydia r. Pink.
iam's Vegetable Compound with good
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24
SIR WAH TEMPLE TO
Be INSTITUTED IN
ARDMORE DECEMBER 4

Sir Wah Temple, d. 0. o. X. Of
Oklahoma City, together with the
Temple band will be in Ardmore,
December 4th, for the purpose Of in
shutting a temple in this city.
II plans of the local members do
not fail, this will be a big day for
local Pythians and the lodge here is
making extensive preparations TO en-
terrain the visitors.
The work will be conferred at Con-
vention Hall and will he preceded by
a big banquet at 6 o'clock.
Several local members have taken
the work at Oklahoma City and are
working hard to get as many mem
bers Of Myrtle lodge to join as pos
sible. In addition to local members,
members of the order from Marietta,
Madill, Davis. Sulphur and Pauls
Valley will be given the degree at the
time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-24

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