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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21
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Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. George
Thomas, on Thursday, January Is, a
nine pound son. DR. sHollard assisted
the stork in this visit and George
says he couldn't have left q finer
young man any place than the young
fellow left at his home. He is so i'm
portant that the matter Of selecting
name for him has been too weighty
q proposition to decide quickly and he
has not been named as yet. Mrs.
Thomas is doing nicely.
Pathe records never wear out, play
ed with the sapphire ball. M. L. Will
loughby.
DR.. w. A. Dutt reports that on
Thursday January 10, he assisted the
stork in visit at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glen Castle, 404 N. Bridge-st.
and left them o nine pound son. Mrs.
Castle was before her marriage, Miss
Marjorie Childs and her friends are
extending congratulations. The new
arrivals name is Richard De We're
Castle.
Mrs. Emma Raby, of Grand Rap
ids, and sons, Arthur and Morey, have
just had a fine monument erected on
their lot in River Ridge cemetery,
bought of +. ID. Black and Co., Mon
ument works, of Grand Rapids. 1t is
very fine piece of work.
Lorenzo Birthles, of Leroy, has ar
rived in the city and taken possession
Of the residence which he recently
purchased of Mrs. Andrew Little, at
the corner of May and Ranney streets
The deal was made through the San
dell real estate agency.
Ernest Anderson, of Kempster,
Wis, is a guest of his wife's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Dietz and other
relatives and friends. He says it
gets cold up there, the temperature
going as low as 35 degrees below ze-
no. At the time he left home they
had two and one-half feet of snow
and more coming down all the time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Smith, who live
near Ashley, were made happy, by the
arrival of fine baby boy, weighing
nine and one-half pounds on Thursday
January 10Th. The young man says
his name is Thomas Ray.
Mrs. Laura Slayton and daughters
Olive and Mary, left Monday for Or
leans.
Let us demonstrate the Pathe ma
chine to you before buying. M. l..
Willoughby.
I. R. Eggleston left Monday for
Rockford, to attend the funeral of
his sister, Mrs. Helen Wilkinson.
Miss Fay Luscombe was Tuesday
and Wednesday visitor at Grand Rap
ids.
Judge Barhorst, who made many
friends here when he was on crutches,
says Rheuma made him well. Wortley
& French sell this great rheumatism
remedy.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21
The Wonders Of America
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.

A LIBRARY for congress was an I'M
"A questioned necessity. Consequent
ly. the congressional library was found
ed about the same time the government
was first established, or In 1900. II
was entirely destroyed by fire in the
war of 1912 and also suffered serious
~ from fire at a later date. So. con-
gress authorized the construction OF
a building that could not be burned.
Result. the present structure. com
pleted In 1897. said to be the most
perfectly adapted Cor the convenient
use and storage of books of any large
library in the world. likewise the Iarg-
est. costliest and safest.
II consists OF three stories. base-
ment and a dome, covers almost three
and one-half acres, and has o total
floor space Of about eight acres. You
can better grasp the magnitude Of
this building. when tell you that II
contains 22.000.000 brick. to say Moth
ing Of the other materials. and has
about forty miles.
IL now houses considerably more
than one million hooks and pamph-
lets. which is the largest single collec-
ton on the western hemisphere. It's
estimated total capacity is about l.
900S00 publications. Its more than
1000 windows render II the best light
ed library In the world.
The colorings of the reading room
are soft. quiet, rich and warm. being
conducive to the greatest comfort.
The walls carry many helpful and in
spring inscriptions. Its conspicuous
beauty or charm. however. Is In the
wonderful mural decorative scheme. Ii
being. unquestionably. the most gor-
geously decorated public building In
America.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21
The Wonders Of America
THE CATHEDRAL OF CON.
MERcE.v
ey 7. 7. MAxEv

THE woolworth building, New York
j city. the highest office building In
all the world. IL often referred to as
The Cathedral of Commerce" This
marvellous building II 792 feet or 90
stories tall. About 100000 human
beings reside within the bird's-eye
view visible from the observation gal
Terry on rhe nfty-elghth floor. This
view. so unusual. so wonderful. has at
tracted representatives from more
than sixty different countries.
About four hundred feet OF the out
side of the upper portion Of the tower
Is food lighted at night. This causes
the building to present bold and i'm
posing spectacle-vIsible. It's said. 40
miles al sea. The structure weighs
223.0OO tons, this tremendous weight
being supported by 80 caiss0ns. the
largest 10 feet In diameter. all going
down TO bed rock or 10 feet below
the sidewalk. Engineers claim Its con-
structlon is so solid and safe that II
would withstand a wind having We
iocity OF 200 miles per hour.
About $50 people are required to OPP
crate and maintain the building, which
contains almost thirty acres of floor
space. The tenants and their employ
ees number about ten thousand. To
serve them and those who enter to
transact business with them. % ele-
vators are required. About $4,000 peo-
pie, on an average ride In them daily.
approximately 80 600 p'eee- 81 mail
matter are delivered IN tho building
daily. The two elevators which oper-
ate to the tower are the fastest ele-
vators In the world. having speed of
700 feet per minute. -
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21

Investigate the Pathe photograph
before buying. M. l.. Willoughby.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21

II is known that some species of SER
penis lay eggs, as farmers often pillow
them up. and upon opening them they
find the embryo snake within the leath-
cry covering. The eggs Of the same
species vary in size and shape. but are
always oval. As rule 1t is the con-
stricting snake, or those which kill
their prey by squeezing it, that lay
eggs; such as the black snake, boa con-
strictor, etc.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21
MEN WANTED-To cut wood at
$1.50 per cord. Tom Driscoll, l
mile south Of Parnell. 1881


Life is life's supreme interest. With
out II nothing Is possible; with ii. all.
American life Is the supreme interest
Of America. That life is fun. pro-
gressive. intense. ambitious. imperfect.
One of its glories may be called its inn
projections. For there is glory Of
the mperfect.-Charles +. Thwing.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21

John Kolp has purchased the ten
acres Of land owned by Joseph Mem
dix, north Of Chadwick and will take
possession of the place March 1. Mr..
Mendlik came here about ten years
ago from Chicago and intends to 60
back there to live, although his plans
are as yet not thoroughly made up.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21
I. Frank Ireland Co.
I'VE Never Sleep" The Yellow Front
Former Local Resident Dies
1--WE Never Sleep"

Mrs. Ben Stout, who lived here with
her husband up until few years ago,
died at her home near Coral, Thurs
day, after a very short illness. Her
funeral was held on Sunday. Mr..
Stout's many friends extend sympa-
thy in his bereavement.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21
Notice

The Odd Fellow Lodge Of Greenville
will give another dancing party at
the Maccabee hall, Friday evening,
January 23rd. Bill s1.00. Ladies free.
Everybody welcome.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-01-21

Now Is The Ti1ne!


Williamson Pipeless Furnaces
Insure warm, homes in ather
fuel
Less labor
Installed easily
Air properly humidifed circulated
Materials of quality assembling Pipeless
Soot-gas eliminated
One register heats entire
No more cold rooms or Railways
Permits flowers canned goods, vegetables be kept
In basement which is
Properly warmed
Eliminates tearing Of partitions
Little attention requred-just fire
Easy to operate
Scientifically designed by Heating Experts.
Severest PIPES is used
Fits cellar
Utilities smoke and which usually other heating plants
Reduces ashes to a minimum
No danger of frozen
Assembled by Expert Workmen
Can wood-coaI-coke or
Efficiently and Economically
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
BOARD
 UNDER FIRE FOR
 LOOSE METHODS

NEW YORK, Nov. ll-Individ uals and corporations with neither financial standing nor experience in maritime affairs have been allocated shipping board vessels for operation. according to C. F. Richardson, who was engaged by the Walsh com mittee as statistician to investigate the methods employed by the ship ping board. Richardson submitted a lengthy report yesterday when the committee resumed it's investigation of alleged irregularities in the af fairs of the board.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
Preparing On Border

WASHINGTON, D. c, Nov. H.
 Rumors of threatened trouble with Mexico are rife throughout. the country today as the result O. the isauance of telegraphic orders to all recruiting stations, instructing them to secure recruits for the Se- cond division, which is to be in- creased to full war strength Im- mediately. Inquirz at the war de
 partment offices, however. fails to disclose the reason tor the unusual action, department officials refusing to make any explanation for publi- cation.
 The fact that the Second division is assigned to patrol duty along the Mexican border gi 'es rise to the belief that trouble Is brewing iii the south and al. kinds of rumors
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
SISTER IS SEARCHING FOR
 BROTHER IN THE NORTH

Deputy Marshal James Hagan IS in recept of a letter from Mary Dickinson, Liverpool, England, in which she makes inquiry for her brother, John McGrath, who left Dawson for the lower river in 1902. The writer says she made inquiry for her brother through the Dawson authorities and was advised by them to write to Fairbanks and Me- mana.
 Anyone knowing anything about John McGrath will confer a favor accommodating with Deputy Mar shall Hagan, or with the sister of the missing man, at q York Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
SIMS OVERLOOKED ON AWARDING DAY
 BECAUSE 0F TALK

BOSTON, Nov. 11-Rear Ad- miral Herbert C. Dunn, who was in command of the naval station in the Azores during the war, was awarded the distinguished service medal yesterday and eleven other officers at the Boston navy yard re ceived the naval cross.
 Sims Overlooked
 NEWPORT, Nov. 11-When the naval awards were announced here yesterday Admiral Sims, who com manded the American naval forces in the war zone, did not receive even a mention of honor.
 MEDALS DISTRIBUTED
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. H. The navy marine cops celebrated Armistice Day by distributing near ly 1000 medals and letters of com mendation for valorous and dis tinguished performance of duty dur ing the war
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
ISLAND STEAMER WRECKED;
 FORTY BELIEVED DROWNED

MANILA, Nov. ll-Forty-eig persons are believed to have lost their lives as the result ct the foundering of the coastwise steam CT San Basillo, which was struck by a typhoon off Leyte island last Wednesday. There were 68 persons OF board the vessel at the time of the wreck and 15 of them are re ported to have reached Cebu. .s3
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
CELEBRATE ABROAD

LONDON, Nov. 11-Impressive ceremonies were held in London and Paris today, French and British vet erans celebrating the second ami versary of the closing of the world war, tributing the men who sacri- feed their lives on the field of bat tie. Special ceremonies were held at Westminster Abbey, the king and many government officials being in attendance.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
NICKY KRISTEN FREED
 BY HIGH COURT RULING

WASHINGTON, D. C., New. H. Reversing the decision of the fed eral district court, the supreme court of the United States has ordered the release of Jules Nicky Arnstein, who was imprisoned in New York on the charge of contempt of court because of his refusal to answer certain questions put to him in connection with his hearing in bankruptcy.
 Arnstein has been widely ad- vertised as the leader of the mil lion dollar bond conspiracy.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
DAY DANCE IS :
 SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT

Armistice Day will be fitting ob- served by the people of Nenana to night at dance arranged by the members of Harold Anderson post of the American legion. All ar engagements for the affair have been completed by the committee in charge and an enjoyable time is as- sured those attending. The dance is to be held at Union hall, starting at the usual hour.
 Music for the dance will be pro- vided by Prof. Berggren.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
IS JAILED
 FOR GETTING NOSE WET

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. IL Congressman Finis J. Garrett, Dem ocrat, of Tennessee, spent last night in iail and was brought into court this morning on the charge of op- erating an automobile while under the influence of liquor. The case was continued.
 The lawmakers machine knocked little girl down and fractured her hip.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

ST. LOUIS. Nov. 11--In ad ad- dress delivered ne,c today, as rart of the Armistice Day exercises, Congressman Leoridas (. Dyer de- clared that war between he United States Is almost certa,r unless the United States brilds and maintains a navy in the Pacific ocean sur passed by none"
 The congressman called a,ten,ion to the strained relations provoked ty the anti-alien sentiment m Cal ifornia and declared that war in- evitably will result unless the Unit ed States takes suck precautions as will deter the Japane. government from provoking ar opeE break.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
ALLIES WANT AMERICAN
 TO SIT ON COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. H. The Allied governments have sug- gested to the United States that an American, to be designated by the President, be appointed by the League of Nations to sit on the Silesian plebiscite commission. The proposal, however, is said to be re- garded unfavorably by the state department, although no public an nouncement to that effect has been made.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
ILLINOIS COAL DEFENDANTS
 LOSE FIRST ROUND IN CASE

PEORIA. ILL, Nov. II The Illi- nois defendants in the coal con spiracy criminal cases, scheduled for trial before the federal district court at Indianapolis, have lost their case in the federal court in which they sought to enjoin the Government from removing them Illinois for prosecution at Indian apolis. The injunction was sought on the grounds that section nine of the Lever act is unconstitution- al.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
Armistice Signed

LONDON, Nov. 11-irmenians and Turkish Nationalis-s are re- ported to have signed an armistice, according to an Armenian commu- nique dated November [. It is stated that the Turks are to oc- cupy the fortress, railway station of AleXandropol, and surrounding districts during the peace negotia- tions, the Turks, in return, guaran- teeing the safety of the inhabitants of occupied areas.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
GERMANS ON WARPATH

LONDON, Nov. 1l-Three thous- and unemployed men in Berlin are reported to have stormed the Lion Metal works today, driving out the proprietor's engineers and putting out the furnace fires in the gas plant. Workers also drove out the industrial council in Berlin and es- tablished a political soviet.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
CAR SHORTAGE AT END;
 MAY BE SURPLUS NOW

WASHINGTON. D. C., Nov. H. The back of the car shortage has been broken, according to a state ment made today by Clyde C.. Atchison, of the interstate com merce commission. He says that the restoration of normal conditions is the result of the cooperation of shippers, operators and railroad em- ployes and that instead of a short age of cars, the country now faces the possibility of a surplus of equip ment
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
Harding On The Border

BROWNSVILLE, Nov. 11-Sen- ator Harding has arrived here on his way to the canal zone and has accepted an invitation to address border gathering in connection with the Armistice Day exercises, Many Mexicans will avail them selves of the opportunity 70 see the next President of the United States.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
HEADQUARTERS CLOSED;
 UPHAM TO FINISH WORK

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-The nation al headquarters of the Republican organization in this city has been closed. there being no further need for it. Arrangements for raising a deficit of more than a million dol lars in the Republican campaign fund will be made by Treasurer Upham and the work directed by him.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
SECRETARY IS SUPREME

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. H.. The district court of appeals has upheld the right of the secretary of the interior to exercise equitab ble jurisdiction in deciding controver- sies over public lands. The decision was rendered in connection with a Utah land case
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
ADMIRAL HOWARD DEAD

ANNAPOLIS, Nov. 11-Rear Ad- miral Thomas B. Howard, aged 62, retired, died suddenly yesterday in this city. He was found unconscious in a bath tub and it is believed that death resulted from heart di- sease.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
EXPLOSION FATAL TO FOUR

NEW YORK;. Nov. 11-An ex- plosion in the engine-room of the Southern Pacific freighter Elmundo killed four persons yesterday and injured eight. The vessel was moored at the pier here when the explosion occurred.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
Will Recognize Mexico

MADRID, Nov. iI--lt is the in- tention of the Spanish gove,: ment shortly to announce the recognition of Mexico and Bolivia.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
BREAD CUT AT PORTLAND

PORTLAND, Nov. 11-Local bak- CTS have announced a reduction of one cent in the price of bread, the new price being l6 cents a loaf. The lowered price will go into ef- feet next Monday.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
WINNIPEG HIT BY FIRE

WINNIPEG, Nov. 1.-The leather goods warehouse of Adams Brothers was destroyed yesterday by fire which threatened for a time to destroy a large section of the city's wholesale district. The loss is esti- mated at s40O,0OO.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
COLBY WILL MAKE TRIP

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. H. Secretary of State Colby is pre- pairing to make trip to South America as the representative of President Wilson. He plans stops at Rio de Janeiro, Montevidio and Buenos Ayres among other places.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

The Panama river is still open in front of Nenana, the only crossing available near town being at a point close to the Mission, where the river closed some time ago.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
POLICE CHIEF QUITS

CHICAGO, Nov. 1l-Chief of Police John J. Garrity, who has been under fire in connection with the whisky ring investigation, has handed in his resignation, the quiz having become too hot for him. 1
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
Crimea Penetrated

LONDON, Nov. IA soviet off cial statement received in rhis city today by wireless claims that the Crimean peninsula has beer pene- trated by the soviet forces.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
LESLIE MANN SC!U

BOSTON, Nov. 11-Outfelder Leslie Mann, who played with the Boston Nationals last season, has been sold to the St. Louis Nation als. ..~..:-=- +>::.. .~.s ..... .... - ...
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
NEWBERRY APPEAL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. H. Solicitor General Frierson has an- nounced that he will ask the su- preme court on Monday to advance the date set for the hearing of the appeal of Senator Newberry in the Michigan election case.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

Col. H. P. Warren, chief of the supply division of the Alaskan En- gineering commission, is scheduled to leave Anchorage for Nenana on Saturday.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

SPEED SKATING IN JANUARY
 NEW YORK, Nov. 11-Outdoor speed skating contests for the na- tional championship will be held at Newburgh, N. Y. on January first.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

It is expected that Engineer in Charge Fred'k D. Browne will leave Anchorage Saturday for Nenana.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

MT. and Mrs. Joe Quigley are ex- pected from the Kantishna district within the next week or two.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

Ed Williams, former chef at the commission mess, left for the coast this week by way of Broad Pass.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11

Game Warden J. M Burrows ex- poets to get away for the kantishna on Saturday.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
FRANCE WANTS GAMES

PARIS, Nov. 1.-The French Olym- pic committee has made official re- quest that the 1924 Olympic games be held in this city.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
BORDER DIVISION INCREASED
 TO REGULAR WAR STRENGTH

are circulating. A full division com
 prises 10000 men.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-11-11
TEMPERATURE

As reported by the government observation station, Nenana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-21

ST. LoUIss-Frieda Peterson. is.
servant girl. shot and killed by wfl.
lam A. Jacks. her employer. when
mistaken for burglar In the night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-21
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-10-21
THE DARK MIRROR



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oompiiAnce.
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habits OF thoughts. even my sentl.
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