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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
LOCAL NEWS

Louis Hall, an aged Civil war vet.
eran, fell from q tree which he was
trimming on the Odell property on
North Chapman street, Tuesday after.
noon. and sustained injuries which may
prove serious. His hip IL broken and
shoulder badly hurt.
Frank R. Hemm Of Chicago, was
taken suddenly i'll with appendicitis
while visiting at the home Of his sister,
Mrs ] Fl. Robbins, Saturday evening.
He was removed to Memorial hospital
where he underwent an operation. It
is reported that he is getting along
nicely.
An old barn containing some tools
belonging to the tenant, on the farm OF
Archibald Wrigley, located southeast
of Corunna, was destroyed by fire with
its contents Wednesday. The origin of
the blaze is not known. The loss is
about $500, with no insurance.
Mr.. and Mrs. s r. Waugh have re-
turned from visit with relatives in
Detroit They were accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley Waugh and two
sons who are spending few days in
the city.
The directors of the Owosso Sugar
Company, at meeting last week,
gave deserved recognition to Super
intendent VIM. H. DeMuth, who for
nine years has given the company
faithful and efficient service in the
position he has held. He was made
superintendent of both the Owosso
and Lansing plants, and has already
assumed his added duties.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16

The Robin Is Not q Foe to
the Orchardist

A long time ago some one got the
notion that the common American rob-
In Is foe to the orchardist and berry
grower. The alleged discovery was
promptly published broadcast and the
fruit grower loaded his shotgun and
went forth to STAY the robin.
The fruit growers Investigation into
the food habits Of the robin went no
further than observing that he some
times ate cherries. It never occurred
to the man with the shotgun to exam
Inc the contents of his victims stoin.
ach. If he had done so with a mind
open to conviction surprise would
have met him. The robins do eat early
fruit, but the quantity is small In pro-
portion to the number Of insects they
destroy.
The robins diet consists chiefly OF
moths, butterflies. caterpillars, earth.
worms, cutworms and other creatures
that the farmer can very well spare.
The small fruit that the bird consumes
is only his dessert after meat.
II the robin plucks small apples
from ones trees, IL would be we'll to
examine the apples before killing the
bird. He may be doing one a great
service. Probably you will find tina
he has not eaten the young apple
after all, but has dropped 1t on the
ground. A little further investigation
will show that 1t contained larva
Of the destructive coddling moth; the
bird was not after the apple, but the
larva.
Nesting birds live wholly on insect
food. There were once watched a pair
of robins that had their nest on a
porch cap. From the time the young
were Matched until they were ready t.
leave the nest the parents visited them
on the average once every fifteen min
utes, and brought at each visit from
one to three insects.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
How Esthonian Girls BEGIN Life.

Almost from infancy Esthonian girls
begin to collect wedding outfit. This
1, not peculiar to Esthonian girls, but
curious feature is that at the we'd
ding the newly made bride distrib-
ntes accumulated articles among the
guests, receiving In return promises of
becl'ivr,, sheep, and cattle-prOmise
which ere usually redeemed sooner or
later.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears ~ -
the ~ NW%A
Signature Of S>s1" ~I<<<<I
NOTICE

Beginning May 20, 1920, all in
voices against the City of Owosso
must be accompanied by a city pur-
chase order and in order to be passed
upon by the City Commissioner on
Monday night must be presented at
the City Clerks office not later than
3 p. m. on the preceding Friday.
Signed
B. X. LUCAS.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
Banks Will Observe Thursday Half
Holiday During July and August

During July and August the banks of
the city, following the same rule agreed
upon by the merchants of Owosso. will
observe Thursday as a half holiday,
closing on that day at 70 o'clock, noon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
Notice OF Taking Road Into the
County Road Syatem.

At meeting of the Board of County
Road Commissioners Of Shiawassee
County held at the Court House in the
City of Corunna, Friday, June IS, 1920.
Present-Commissioners Bailey, Par
menter and Cline.
Commissioner Parmenter submitted
the following resolution which was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, by the Board of County
Road Commissioners of the County of
Shiawassee that the following described
road be taken into the County Road
System of Shiawassee County, Michigan:
Commencing at the east corner of
section ID, town north, range east,
Burns Township, Shiawassee County,
thence west on east and west I line of
said section 13 to the post common to
sections ID and ID thence south on the
section line between sections ID. IA, %
and "a, rs, 90, and 35, 80, said Burns
Township, to the south section corner
common to said sections 80 and 30, all
in Burns Township, Shiawassee County,
Michigan.
ROY G. BAILEY,
AMOS PARMENTER,
WIN. H. CLINE,
Board of County Road Commissioners,
Shiawassee County, Michigan. 14-i7
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
Commissioners' Notice.

In the matter of the estate of Marinda C. Sicily.
deceased.
We. the undersigned, having been appointed by
the Hon Matthew Bush. Judge of Probate in and
for the County Of Shiawassee State Of Michigan.
Commissioners to receive examine and adjust ali
Claims and demands of all persons against said
estate. do hereby give notice that we will meet at
the State Bank Of Byron. in the Village of
BYRON in said county. on Monday, the 30th day of
August A. d. 1920 and on Saturday, the 30th day
Of October A. ID. 1920. at nine o'clock in the fore
noon OF each of said days. for the purpose of recev
ing and adjusting all claims against said estate.
ana that four m ,nths from the 10th day Of June,
A. D. 1920 are allowed 10 creditors 10 present
their claims TO said Commissioners for adjustment
Dated the 18th day of June. A. ID. 1920.
JOHN l.. VAN ALSTINE,
F. s. RUGGLES.
H-N Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16

WANTED FARM-Wanted, to hear
from owner of farm or good land for
sale. Price and description. Fall de.
livery. l.. Jones, box 551, Olney, III.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-07-16
ROY G. BAILEY,
AMOS PARMENTER

Board of County Road Commissioners
Shiawassee County, Michigan. 14.i7
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
ON sNEEzNG.

xxrHEN fellow starts sneezing in these flu times he
w rushes to the drug stores for qunne or some other
household remedy Then he drinks something hot goes
TO bed and awaits results.
In so doing he responds in part to good medical advice
and in part to an inherited fear From time lmmemoria
sneezing has been regarded sign of bad luck
especially European countries where to this day man
IS wished good health when he sneezes.
Isaac DIsrae father Of the famous Earl OF Beacons-
neld wrote an essay the legends associated win
sneezng II seems that the fear Of the sneeze started
with an ancient flu epidemic in which many died The
sneeze was regarded rather than symptom OF
the disease so that there grew out Of It vast amount
OF superstitution.
Ancient Greeks believed that sneezns before naval
battle was a sign OF impeding defeat There is legend
that before Jacob, the son OF Isaac all men died by
sneezlng and that Jacob the rst man to die from
other causes certain tribe in Africa It the custom
TO salute the king with loud cries when he sneezes The
cries are taken up the streets and pretty soon there Is
a great tumult Of shouting throughout the community
Thus It is believed the bad luck is frightened away.
And II you don't believe it's bad luck to sneeze-too
much-ask any one who has had the 1u And any doctor
win tell you you're out OF luck II you too close to
fellow who is sneezins these days.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
soNs on MARYLANp N pELAwARE LFE.

N ANQUETs held by the Maryland Society Of Delaware
- are always delishtful affairs The to be held in
the Hotel dupont Thursday evening bids fair to be
unusually enjoyable
The list Of speakers includes Senator Borah, Senator
King and Dr. John Wesley Hill. Each Of them will de-
liver message that viii be worth while, not only to
the society, but also TO the public at large.
Men and women from Maryland have played and stin
are playing conspicuous parts In shaping the religious,
social political educational professional commercial
Industrial and agricultural life Of our commonwealth.
Their been appreciated by the natives Of
State who have shared in direct indirect way,
the pleasures which these sons Of Maryland by birth
and sons OF Delaware by adoption have derived from
year to year from these banquets which always stand
for something infinitely higher and better than some
thing to eat and something to drink.
Invariably they make far better citizenship and closer
bond OF sympathy between the peoples of the two ad-
joining commonwealihs.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
IN GOOD HANDS.

N ORGANIZATION OF the National Guard of Delaware
Az has been placed in good hands by Governor Towns
end
That fact. feel sure. win be recognized by the pub
lie the personnel Of the committee to consider
plans.
The Wilmington members OF the committee are:
Major Danforth Bush who served adiuant with the
seth Pioneer Infanry Major James c. Lawson and Lieu
tenant William T. Turner. Lieutenant Turner is post
commander OF the Delaware Post No. OF the American
Legion and in charge OF the successful recruiting
campaign for the National Guard here In the spring OF
1917.
The other members Major Jesse A. Mckay. OF
New Castle Major John p LeFevre and Lieutenant D. D.
Wharton OF Dover Captain John Ramsey Of Newark and
Major William Marshall Jr, and Captain James w. Can
non, Of Milford.
With past experience to guide them. those men should
be able TO evolve plan which will be pleasing not only
TO the public but also former and prospective mem
bers OF the National Guard.
There will be four companies OF infantry and two
companies Of coast artillery. which viii be distributed
among the larger towns in our State.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
With the Photographers

Il is strange that neither the President Colonel Bryan
nor Mr. McAdoo had anything to say about the riot Of the
ernment Of the United States. on Jackson day it would
red radicals who undertaking TO overthrow the gov
have been fitting for patriotism TO have been the solitary
theme.-Des MOines Capital.
Disturbing reports come from ohio coal fields. With
the exception Of one district operators claim that Writ
ually an miners back the job but that production
only from 40 TO 60 per cent Of normal because of the
shortage Of cars During the last week reports have
various industrial centres showing that plants
closed only in partial operation because they had been
unable to replensh their supplies which had been nearly
exhausted during the strike. But problem is entitled
TO greater attention than the distribution Of sufficient
the mines. The government must not fan in doing
that has persuaded the miners TO perform their work
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
AND ron LocAL FLoop suFFERERs.

THAT something practical should be done by VIII
minglonians for the relief OF the flood victims in
city is the keynote OF letter which received today
from Henry j. Anon OF No. East Third street. It is
follows:
Enclosed ind check for s. TO start fund for the
lief OF the sufferers in the flooded Of city We
have had many drives in this city to help the peoples OF
foreign countries -one only short time for the
Near East There is nothing about our East Side
conditions They are right here. l think that charity
ought TO begin at home in this instance.
It is with pleasure acknowledge the receipt OF the
So that pleasure win be increased should other VIII
mlngtonsns see n to add TO the fund that been
started so cleyerly by Mr.. Anon
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
WHAT GOVERNMENT OPERATION DID TO THE
RAILWAYS

IT He government did not return the railways In as good
condition in any respect they were in when II took
them over according to the contention made by the Rail-
way Age in an editorial In It's current ISSUE
We believe most Deawareans win agree with that con
tenton lie editorial comments upon the recent state
ment OF Drecor-Genera Walker D. Hines that the rail-
ways returned in good condition, and that they
were operated economically. economically,
under government than they would have been under
private operation.
In commenting upon the statement of Mr. Hines that
the properties have been returned to the companies in as
good condition they received by the government.
the Railway Age says This certainly correct to
passenger equipment because the government never in
more than two years government operation bought
single passenger II hardly be true as to loco
motives and freight cars because in two years OF govern
ment operation the government bought only as many
locomotives and freight required to replace
the number ordinarily retired in year. The equip
may be in good condition insofar as repairs can
make It so as II was two years ago, but the amount OF
It IS much inadequate than it was then and no
repairs can make old good as new one Win
regard to track the government has not laid anywhere
near as many new rails and ties the companies nor
mally did under private operation
Government operation has caused numerous changes
in the official personnel Of the railways II will be
long time before the roads will from the effects
OF the ruthless disruption OF their Official organizations
which occurred under control The advocates
and defenders OF government operation said that it had
solved the labor problems, but from the first to the last
moment Of government operation 1t was conducted IN
such MANNER to tend TO alienao railway employees
from private operation as policy It resulted in whole
sale diversions OF tranc from normal channels, and II
will be months and before it is restored to those
channels.
1T resulted in enormous Increases OF operating ex-
penses Mr. Hines In recent statement maintained that
operation had been economical as or more
economical than private management would have BEEN
That IS matter Of opinion Under government opera
on railway expenses increased si6OOOOOOOO a year. At
any rate operation has left to the companies
a legacy OF enormously Increased expenses"
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
be surprised to see paddy" stein pick

be surprised to see DADDY" Stein pick
ing rags and tinfOil.
Why does he spend time that wayY
1t is for his little friends He sells
the rags and tinfoil to dealers here, and
with the money, buys candy which he
carries in his tattered pockets and dis
tributes among the hundreds Of chill
dren who have come TO know and love
him.
To Daddy stein the old days have
not gone. He still lives them over in his
memory. As he slts in his small room
at the lodge home or as he wanders
about the streets md alleys at his self
imposed task. he lives over again the
days when he was met by committees
Of learned men who bowed and scraped
at his approach.
Being Daddy" stein 10 hundreds Of
little children is better than being
world famous-accOrdin to this IL
year-Old philosopher.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
Doctor Advised
Change of Climate
Run Down and Lungs Hurt
Stayed Home and Gained
% Pounds.

'Tn November. 1911, had a severe cold
and la grippe. which left me with a bad
cough My lungs and shoulder blades hurt
so couldn't sleep and I finally had to give
up my Job and was ordered to change eli
mate In April, 1912, / began taking Milks
Emulsion. On the second bottle / could
see a change. My appetite was better and
commenced to gain strength ad weight.
Now, august %, 1922 I have used % bot
ties, have increased % pounds in weight
and believe I am permanently cured."-w.
F. BOurland, Route 8, Wolf City, Texas.
Mr.. Bourland was fortunte in CON-
mencing to use Milks Emulsion when he
did. rundown system invites disease.
Milks Emulsion costs nothing to try.
Milks Emulsion cleanses the stomach
and bowels Of all Impurities, restoring
healthy, natural bowel action and doing
away with all need Of pills and physics
It corrects the digestive organs and i'm
proves the appetite. Thus it helps nature
TO build up the blood and tissue and to
strengthen the throat, stomach and bowels.
AS a builder OF flesh and strength. Milks
Emulsion is strongly recommended to those
whom sickness has weakened, and is a
powerful aid in resisting and repairing
the effects Of wasting diseases. Chronic
stomach trouble and constipation are
promptly relleved-usually in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion made,
and so palatable that It is eaten with a
spoon like ice cream. Truly wonderful
for weak. sickly children.
No matter how severe your case, you are
urged to try Milks Emulsion under this
guarantee-Take six bottles home with you
use It according to directions and If not
satisfied with the results, your money win
be promptly refunded. Price GOc and S1.20
per bottle The Milks Emulsion Co., Terre
Haute. Ind. Sold by druggists everywhere.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09

Threadbare, but happy, he roams the
streets Of Manhattan, Kan, asking for
old rags and searching for tinfoil.
And as he picks up bits Of rags, there
are no thoughts Of regret In his mind
not wishing for the days not so many
years ago when he had thousands OF
dollars and drew one Of The best sal
aries paid any scientist in the country.
IL hasn't been so many years since
II. S. Stern had money and responsible
ity. But he is happlest now, for his
work is TO make others happy, not to
get money for himself
Mr.. Stein was one Of the best author
tiles on mlneralogy in the country
Now his travels take him only about
the streets OF his home city. But in his
other years he visited every State in
the Union as well as dozens of foreign
countries.
Daddy" Stein, now II years OF age,
lives in the Odd Fellows Home, four
miles from Manhattan.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
nInNING NAN FIGHTS AID.

CHESTER. Pa. March 9.-James p.
Rounds, an employe Of the Texas oil
Company, Marcus Hook, while aiding In
burning out an asphalt line, carried
bucket of gasoline too near the fire. His
clothes were In a blaze almost instantly
Rounds fellOw-workers went to his
rescue, but he fought off the men who
were trying to save him, and ran fran
tically around the yard. all the time
fighting his rescuers. Finally he was
knocked down. rolled In the snow, and
the fire extingulshed Only his hands
were burned, and his escape from death
is considered remarkable.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
WONDER If IT'S SAFE
TO KEEP ON LIVING

SPOKANE, March .9-Heres few
pearls OF wisdom and a couple slugs
Of vinegar tonic for the morals handed
out by woman evangelist here. She
says:
Girls don't look like beefsteaks.
There's more paint in Spokane than in
hell.
Don't use so much perfume a man
IS gassed into subm IS on.
If you can't see the harm in dane
ing you are blind.
Some parents think it best to teach
their children to dance and play cards
at home so they won't have to learn
these vices elsewhere. Might teach 'em
to smoke, swear and steal for the same
reason"
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
Gems of Thought

BY the hands Of many great work may made Hight.
:-:-s-:
This day fashion Destiny, our web Of Fate we spin
.:--.
may be fast asleep and too slow to get out Of
HIS way when awake.
:-:-:-.
It's a good thing 20 count the cost but some people
naturally poor mahemeucans.
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Many woman aaLters herself that she dresses to
please her husband. till he gets The bills
.--.-.
The pen Is mlshtler than the sword bus II wants to
be mighty careful In slgning peace treaty.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
The New Home Treatment
for Ugly Hairy Growths
(BoudoIr Secrets)

Here Is simple, yet very effective
method for removing hair and fuzz
from the face, neck and arms: Cover the
hairs With a paste made
by mixing some water with little
powdered delatone. Leave this on for 2
or 3 minutes. then rub off, wash the
skin and the hairs have vanished. No
pain or inconvenience attends this
treatment. but results win be certain II
you are sure TO get real delatone.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
WELL HANDLED,

WILMINGTON volunteer nremen deserving OF much
w praise for the manner in which they saved the
property OF the Day Nursery and Hospital for Babies
its sixteen little inmates Saturday night.
Except for their prompt Intervention salvors the
likelihood Is that OF the children would have been
suocated burned to death, the building is In no
hreproof structure
The menacing situation was handled wen by the vol
uuteers-as well. perhaps. paid nremen could have
tons It
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
on GuARn,

~ RGANIZED railroad in Wilmington have barred
W L-w. w. men from membership in their union.
That is a nne piece Of work. 1t win so far toward
checking the spread Of Bolshevsm other forms Of
revolutionary rsdicalism IN Delaware.
1t is the fsyorite policy If such radicals TO obtain
lodgment labor unions and then TO attempt TO make
them boisheyfk.
Many good union has been brought into disrepute by
such tactics The Wilmington unions seemingly are on
guard.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09

That town election in Georgetown demonstrated anew
that politics st hot in the making in the county seat
Of Sussex There three tickets in the neld The on
slaught made upon Mayor H. C. stewart by Robert G.
Houston and his friends. with Houston heading the
Ticket had a bad ending siewarts majority Houston
being o. Other maiorlles ranged from up to IA on
the Counclmanic ticket, with Andrew Marvel and James
NJ Tunnel the vicors
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
HOUSE PASSES NEW PENSION LAW.

-, HE House has passed age and disability pension
act for veterans OF the Spanish and Philippine wars,
and the China relief expedition.
The bill provides that any person who served ninety
days was hnoorably discharged and is mentally phys
icay disabled not as the result OF his vicious
habits shall receive pension OF s2 per month II he is
62 years OF age s2i ~ years Of age and $50 IS or
more years old.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09

suspicion that George w. p. Hunt recently appointed
by the President minister to Slam in sympathy with
the w w has caused the reference OF the nomination
TO subcommittee Of the foreign relations committee for
investigation When the facts have been ascertaned and
are before the Senate the matter Of Mr. Hunts connrma
ton will be taken up. and proper decision doubtless
will be made
Evening journal., 1920-03-09

So much damage was done to the country roads in
Delaware by the recent storm that the travelling public
should be reasonable It's attitude toward those public
officials whose duty it is to that such damage is
paired We have no doubt they working rapidly
circumstances will permit beginning with those roads
which are arteries for through traflc. This Is time
when there should be sensible exercise OF patience all
along the line
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
THIS. TOOLS LIFE.

Some are thin and some are fat
And they let it go at that.
Some are slender, some are stout
And they want TO change about.
Pity poor, unhappy Steven,
Grew all right. but grew uneven,
skinny as a meatless bone
All except the middle zone.
In his many trips to other lands, Mr..
Stein was hOnored for his knowledge
OF mineralogy, archaeology. chemis-
try and paleOniology. He was an au-
ihorlty on those subjects.
Those scientists and educators who
received him with awe probably would