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The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
COWLES AVENUE

Mrs. Alice Peterson and daughter
Bessie. accompanid Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Norton to Orleans for a v sit
with relatives, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Hoppough and
daughter, Dorothy Marjorie, lof
Ionia, were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Clayton Baker.
Ceresta King and Carl Cowles and
family of Belding, visited with Ed
ward Cowles and family, Sunday.
Miss Lelah Jolley was a Sunday
caller at w. E. Persons.
Mrs. Eva Caswell. of Six Lakes,
Mrs. Northway and Mrs. Herb Meh-
ney and son Jack, of Smyrna, were
callers at Clayton Bakers, Thursday
afternoon.
The teacher and pupils in the
Hoppough district are planning for
the annual school fair in the near
future. Other schools are invited
to participate.
Mrs. John Tebbel, of Smyrna Wis
tied with Mrs. Leo Tower Thursday.
Ave Verwy has been helping By
ron Frost pick apples for a few
days.
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evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Frost and family, west Of Moseley,
Mr. and Mrs. Will Dicken and
daughter, Essie Vandenbroeck and
Will Buell., of Smyrna, motored "a
Lakeview, Sunday.
ID. S. Pearson, who is working in
Rockford, Helen, who is working in
Belding and Norma, who is helping
Adele Casper with her work, were
all with the home folks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Pearson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Miller were
Alto visitors, Sunday.
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In Memoriam

In memory of our dear mother,
Mrs. w. II. Richard son, who passed
away to her heavenly home a year
ago today, October 9TH. Though
earthly ties are broken. In life we
meet no more. Our hearts are with
YOU dear mother on yonder golden
shore. The God who gave has tax
en- with him in heaven TO dwell al
though our hearts are breaking Tor
the enc we loved so well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Richardson.
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Beding Grange

Program for Belding Grange, for
the evening Of October 8th: Roll call
current events; Farm topics n
southern Michigan and northern
Ohio, William Chickering and c. L.
Chickering; Report of Co. Grange,
w. Master; A visit TO some OF the
fox farms in western Michigan; Pen
nv March. Lunch.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Eghtning Strikes Barn

During the STORM Thursday night,
a bolt of lightning struck and enter
ed the barn on the Will Lessiter
farm, several miles west of this city.
Charles Andrews, who lives at the
Lessiter home, says that the bolt
scattered things in the barn in
great shape but that it did not start
fire and no great damage was
caused.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Autumn Tints

(By j. G. Hicks)
Golden yellow, green and orange,
crimson, red and brown.
On our hills and hollows in their
richest dues are found.
With his magic wand creating,
Jack Frost earns himself re-
nown.
Dark green hemlock's waving
branches, near the oak of golG-
brown.
Blending mellow tinted naples,
with the gum trees scarlet
crown.
Thus in natures school artistic,
Jack Frost earns just re-
nown.
Poplars tall with silvery leaflets,
turned to green of whitish cast.
Chestnut's sturdy arms out reach
ing, opens jagged burs at last.
In the silent moonlight night, Jack
Frost comes and shows his
might.
Tassled corn snuggly nestled,
bound together stock by stock
But the silent, searching artist
whitens blades and withers
shock.
While the golden corn ears hide
as Jack Frost around them glide
Soon the gray bark of the trees
will appear, as in the past.
All unhidden by the leaflets, ready
for stern winters blasts.
Red, and yellow, brown and green
Jack Frost's pictures are not
seen.
Spring time with its glorious
beauty, always welcome by us
all.
Summer, ever joyous summer, with
her fragrance quite enthrall.
But Jack Frost with his magic
wand, gives Autumn tints sur
passing grand.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Then And Now

"Abe Martin" is able to give some
irtere sting reasons for the increased
cost of living. If "then" were now
it might make some difference, don't
You thirk?
"A feiler now spends as much on
his wife's feet as he used to spend
on his home.
women used t wash ther own
hair, but today theirs half dozen
beauty parlors an ever buildin' in
town an no perceptible increase in
beauties.
calico is no longer worn 'cept in
tn reformatories.
years ago fhe president of the
Peoples bank kept boss and phae-
ton. T'day you can't cross tn street
fer autos.
"We used T. write postal cards
but now we wire on tn slightest
provocation.
"We used t. keep butter in the cis-
tern, but now we buy Ascent ice.
1--WE used t slick up on Saturday
night, but now we're dolled up al
tn tine.
1--WE use t carry umbreller, but
now we wear a S35 rain coat."-Wis-
consin Journal of Education.
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Advertised Letters

Advertised Letters
Henry Hale
Mrs. Will Haddix
Miss Shirley Platt
Mrs. Helen Ross
Mrs. j. +. Reed
Mary Sullinger
Subscribe for the Banner-News.
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"These Rats Wouldn't Eat NV Best
Grain - Saws Fred Lamb

"It's hard to keep rats out of a
feed store. Tried for years. A neigh
boring store sold me some RAT
SNAP. 1t worked wonders. Gathered
up dead rats every morning. Bought
more RAT-SNAP. Haven't rat
now. They wouldn't eat my best
grain when l threw RAT-SNAP
around.
Three sizes, 35c, 65c, s1.25. Sold
and guaranteed bv The Weter-Wise
Co.. The Corner Drug Store, II. j.
Connell.
A man is as old as he looks, but
a woman is seldom as young as she
thinks she looks.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-10-05
Teachers Institute This week

The students in the various grades
in the local schools are having a two
day vacation. Wednesday and Thurs
day of this week, while their teach
ers are attending a teachers insti-
tute which is being held at Ionia
this week. The High school teach
ers will follow with an institute lat
er on this month.
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Evidently.

The reason why some people marry
In because misery loves company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
ALL UP TO BOARD
Harding Puts Strike Solution
on Wage Board Shoulders.
White House Now Adopts
"WatchfuI Waiting" Policy.

Washington, Oct. 22.-President
Harding having placed the response
bility for averting the threatened
transportation tieup squarely on the
shoulders Of the United States railway
''watchfuI waiting policy which will
continue until a decision is reached in
the anti-strike conference which opens
Wednesday in Chicago.
The governments plan for averting
the strike now stands as follows:
l. The railroad board will insis- that
the railway executives agree to with
hold their demands for further wage
reductions and that the chiefs of the
big four" transportation brother
hoods withdraw their orders for a
progressive walkOut to begin Octo-
Der 80.
?. Failure of the labor board to Sc
cure concessions from the contending
groups probably would be followed by
the shifting Of the controversy to the
United States board of mediation and
Cancellation, a bureau of the depart
ment of labor.
3. The national defense act which
remains in effect until the formal
dhAelaration of peace. and other drastic
wartime laws will not be invoked by
the president to prevent an Interrupt
ton OF interstate commerce in the
event of a strike. If it becomes i'm
peratiye for the government to act
thru the courts TO keep food, fuel and
other necessities moving, only civil
laws, such as an injunction, would be
used
4. The interstate commerce COM
mission will order substantial reduc-
ton of freight rates on important
products and commodities, acting in
part upon the labor boards recon-
InendaAion that such decreases should
be the normal result of latest railroad
wage cuts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

Ellensburg Wash. Oct. 22.-Another
and inanimate witness was added to-
day to the list of intoxicated pigs.
staggering COWS, inebriated roosters
and other unconscious witnesses that
have directed officers to Illicit liquor
manufactures.
The new item was a pair of railroad
block signals that stood persistently at
an improper angle.
Making inquiry into the signals
peculiar behavior, Special Agent
Braund of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railway went today to a sec
ton house in the heart of the Cas-
cades.
There he found the signal lines had
been tapped to supply electricity to
light a giant still. Sam Matthews, a
negro, was arrested and $50 gallons of
liquor said to be Of great potency was
confiscated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
WOULD AID ROADS
Rail Funding Bill Approved by
Senate Committee.
Clause Allowing for inefficient
Labor Stricken Out.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The railroad
funding bill, giving the administration
authority to extend $500 ,0O0,o credit
to the railroads, took its first step to-
ward passage today when the senate
interstate commerce committee or
dered it favorably reported.
AThe committee, however, sent the
bill to the senate with an amendment
which would deny the roads any COM
pensation for the so-called 'ineffi-
cheney of labor" during the period of
federal control. The roads made
claims against the government aggre-
eating hundreds of millions of dollars
for this alleged deterioration of service
and morale, none of which have ever
been paid.
The bill, as it was reported out to-
day, after a stormy session of the COM
mittee behind closed doors, alters ma
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

- and re-ed1ted by
the author, are now on sale at the
Hall Stationery Company at IS each.
The original edition was in two vol
umes and sold for $1,000.
This splendid history is the story
OF the world from its beginning to
the present era. Every page holds the
readers interest and seems more like
fiction than a careful compilation of
facts and data.
A new book of a different nature is
"Rilla of Ingleside" by L. M. Mont
gomery. 1t is the story of the daugh-
ter of Anne of Green Cables" pop
ular heroine of one of Miss Montgon1-
ery's older novels.
The scene is laid on the Canadian
border on Prince Edward Island, The
story is wholesome and entertaining
a splendid book for girls, and a treat
Ior older people who want a rest from
the tragic triangle, the bIeatfngs of
the bolshevist and the seekings Of the
super-soul.
Another excellent book of the sen
son is Hall Gaines Mastery of Man .
1t is stirring novel, nasterfuiiI,
written. 1t is the story. of a lad Who
iIVeS on the Isle of Man, born to fam
ny and political position. In his
youth he errs, and later becomes his
own Judge. The struggle of ambition
ana pride with justice ends in the fri
umph of a fine ideal.
These are only three of MANY fine
new books at the Hall StafionerI,
Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

ries her umbrella just as the "homme"
carries a stick.
This vogue can easily be under
stood when you see the unusually
pretty imported umbrellas at Crosby
Brothers. The silks are of excellent
quality and are to be founnd in brown,
navy, purple, cardinal, black and gar
net. The handles are of hand-carved
ivory (real Chinese importations),
Baccalite with large sterling rings.
leather and beautifully finished wood
in the chubby English style. The blunt
ferrule of each umbrella harmonizes
in color with the handle and the large
tips are of amber, ivory or pearl.
The black and white umbrellas are
very smart and for older women there
are some in all black that are de-
rnure but just as smart as the colored
ones. 4.
Crosby Brothers are showing gem
tlemen's umbrellas that are of the
same excellent quality as the ones I
mentioned above. The handles are
real snake-wood and malacca with
sterling and fourteen-karat gold
mountingS
The buyer for this department at
Crosby Brothers remembered the little
tots too, and selected miniature UNI
brelIas. fashioned just like mothers
and daddy's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

A beautiful coat of midnight blue
Veltone cloth has a big cape collar
and cuffs of Australian opossum.
If brown is the color you want you
will be interested in a handsome coat
of silk Marvella cloth. The deep cape
collar and cuff trimmings are of Pat
egonia brown wolf. The sleeves are
Of the flowing, open cuff type, with
the snug inside cuff of the lining,
which is a beautiful figured silk ra-
dunn. There are chain stitchingS OF
brown silk. This garment has simple
flaring lines and hangs lightly from
the shoulders, but is delightfully."- snug.
OF taupe Veldyne there is a lovely
wrap for decidedly dressy occasions,
made with loose flaring back and
sleeves, handsomely embroidered in
silk and chenille in taupe and dull
gold. The collar is nutria, and the
satin lining is in beautiful shades of
blue and gray.
A very youthful coat of brown
Pollyanna cloth has a long pointed
panel that hangs from the shoulders
and is tipped with a little triangular
patch of Siberian squirrel and a beau
tiful long silk tassel. This garment
has a deep convertible collar and
straight cuffs also of Siberian SPUR
rel. The lining is of heavy brown
Canton crepe.
In a lovely new material called
Evora cloth, Pelletier's have a beau
tiful coat of midnight blue. The lines
are stranght with a narrow sash and
the skirt of this wrap is self trimmed
in squares of the material appliqued
in a unique and charming fashion.
The large shawl collar is of gray wolf
and the lining is gray SINNERS satin.
These are only few of many I'M
usually attractive coats that you will
see at Pelletier's
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

FEMININITY DE-
STRING a new coat
certainly should find
just what she wants
among the selection
at Pelletier's- I had
a bunch to look for
new coats t h e r e
Thursday afternoon
and hit it just right.
for Just as 1 reached
the third floor 1 dis
covered that a brand
new lot of them had
lust arrived. Every
type of coat is shown
in this array of new
ones at Pelletier'
straight lines, far
ing lines. belted and
loose styles, with
and without t u r
trimmings-oh, just
everything, and all
of them cookbook
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

-Here the SurprlSe: II IS 10 be on
sale all next week at one-fourth re-
duction. This same discount is to be
given on every piece of silk under
wear in the department.
The dainty Philippine lingerie will
be reduced one-third of the regular
price.
This is real good fortune to the shop
per who, next week, can replenish her
own wardrobe and lay away a few
Christmas gifts very economically at
Warren NJ. Crosby's.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

which was embroidered in Dresden
shades, a ballet girl.
A child's dress of corn colored wolfe,
made up in such pretty style; two
flounce skirt, scalloped and picoted as
are the sleeves, with a sash of the ma
terial, is to be embroidered in yarn
included in the package. The work
could be done in a couple of evenings
and a very dainty dress is completed
for only $3.50.
In the lingerie sets to be embroid-
cred is one including a nightgown,
negligee, boudoir cap and combination
suit, all of corn colored wolfe.
If you feel the Christmas urge, and
it's high time you should, just drop
in at Pelletier's and visit the art de-
Oartment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

1OU ' 2 HEARD en- say, I mad
the best chop suey in Chicago"
After today the location of said feast
will be THE Heron Coffee Shop"
Materials for real chop suey have
been secured from San Francisco,
Chicago and Kansas City and will be
served to fifty patrons of the Heron
Coffee Shop tonight from six to nine
thirty o'clock. Please make reserva-
tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

THE GIFT Shop at Pelletfer's has
Just been opened and 1 saw so n7anv
attractive things that I hardly know
what to tell you about first.
1 guess it will be the stunning
wrought iron bridge lamps with parch-
ment shades-they are perfect OF
wrought iron also, they have in this
department, good looking new candle
sticks.
The dressing table and desk sets
covered in pretty blue or rose brocaded
silk with gold and silver braids are
very lovely.
Perhaps you have admired the bou-
doir lamps with Dresden figures. You
can buy one at PelIetier's for sass or
1898 (the difference is in the size),
and dress It yourself-it's quite sim
pie. These would make lovely gifts
and so inexpensive.
Speaking of gifts the pretty little
colored boxes in each of which are
bulbs, a low bowl, a little verse and
in some a little canary. would delight
any woman. The bowls are in green,
brown, blue and French gray.
Incense burners of every type, from
pottery to bronze. are to be found in
this gift shop at Pelletier's.
A few beautiful pillows and a hand
some table scarf will enrich the living
room. Those of black and gold tapes
try. and black velvet, harmonic with
any color scheme.
In this department you viii find the
Pohlson Box novelties. including all
kinds of useful gifts, attractively deco
rated and boxed.
Hawaiian, Indian and japanese
baskets for every use; sewing, flowers,
serving trays. Everything is TO be
found in this gift shop.
The woman who wants a Few pretty
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
DO YOU re-

DO YOU re-
m e m b e r the
new silk lin
g e ri e that I
told you had
just arrived at
w a r r e n NJ.
Crosby's la S t
week? 1t is the
finest quality
of ere p e de
chine and ra-
dunn silk, fresh
and OV e ~,
and beautiful
~ made. Well
IL s. - L.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

"Pa,'' said little Thomas Twobble.
What is a philosopher
1.-The only kind of philosopher I'm
acquainted with said Mr.. Twobble'
sis the man who doesn't seem to think
there is anything to worry about as
long as his wife conducts a prosperous
boarding use."-Birmingha Age
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

T H z W E LII
dressed youth is just
as particular about
wearing a cookbook
ing cap as-he ought
to be.
There are a lot of
nifty new caps that
have just arrived at
the Felix Clothing
Company; the new
est shapes in tweed,
harrin oh 0na and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

teriaIly the original bin as it was
passed by the house on August y.
ment of the claims for "inefficiency of
labor" was one of a series, sponsored
by Senator Cummins Republican, OF
Iowa, co-autho- of the present trans
nortation act.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
Victim Of CondoIence.

$50 you are a farmer?"
yes" replied Mr.. Cobbles.
Fortunate MANI
"Come right into the house, friend,
and I'll have mother cook you a good
old-fashioned dinner"
what for?"
you're the first stranger I've seen
in six months who hasn't tried to
make me think 1 was a poor, down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

golf socks, at Pelletier's.
In the silk and wool there is an at
tractive blue and gold mixture, with
silk clocks and the price is SIS. just
about what we paid last year for the
drop-stitched wooden hose-these arc
priced at $3.50 at Pelletier's ard are
in the brown and green heather mix
lures.
Straight ribbed hose that would be
excellent for the schoolgirl are to be
found in this department for $3.50.
Three shades of brown heather mix
lures. with silk clocks in gay harmon
iZing colors, are only 1915.
L have quoted a lot of prices, but
just wanted to prove to the shopper
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
The Value of a Disguise.

The Value of a Disguise.
''Who is that fellow talking to
Senator Snortsworthy?
Hes a professional lobbyist"
Hes rather stability dressed"
"A lobbyist doesn't care to advertise
the fact that he's drawing $4,000 or
$4,000 a year for doing nothing in
particular" birmingham Age Herald
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS

Funeral services for Ethel Lee Gibson
nge D. who died Thursday at her home
1911 Van Buren, street, will be held at =
O'Clock Monday afternoon at PenwelI's
chapel. The body will lie in state at the
home Sunday afternoon from to 4 o'clock.
Burial in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
Overshadowed Personality.

"You don't object to Mrs Peckton
engaging in politics."
NO" said Mr.. Peckton. "Since
Mrs. Peckton began to study party
platforms, great moral issues and 9TH
err questions of national Importance
her field for criticism is so large that
she rarely ever finds time to point out
any little shortcomings I may have
myself. "-Birmingh Age-Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
TRY NIXON IN LYON COUNTY.
Accused Slayer of Arthur Banta II
Face Court November rs.

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 22.-Upon
agreement of defense and prosecution
in the Banta murder case. Judge Har-
ris, of the Lyon county district court,
will hear the trial of DR.. w. A Nixon,
it was stated today.
Doctor Nixon. who is charged with
the murder of Attorney Arthur c.
Banta. of Great Bend, last May, will
be tried November 25
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

MUSIC IN the home is absolutely
essential. It is pleasure, relaxation,
entertainment, and that is what a Vic
trola will mean to you. 1t is in itself
a musical education for the family.
Thru it you may enjoy the worlds
greatest artists.
It's fun too, to turn back the rugs
and dance after dinner. Friends drop
in and will enjoy your new records
too.
Victrolas have been installed in
some of the large factories with great
success, and the psychology of it is
apparent. AS a small instance of this
theory friend of mine who isn't
very keen about homework said, 81
always play the Victrola when I'm
busting, then I'm thru before l know
it and I don't mind the work bit ;"
I tried it, and it worked.
There is every type and size of a
Victrola, from the smallest oak case
to the lovely new, large, mahogany
case with low, broad lines, at the
Jenkins Music Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22
THE ART DE-

THE ART DE-
PARTMENT a I
P ell e tt e RS is
trimming W i t h
Christmas ideas
for the woman
who does needle
work. 1 saw a
dainty 1ace-trim-
med dresser scarf
and pin cushion
on
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

"a Blue Book of the Marriage Tour.
with a dozen laughs on every page"
A prominent Topeka man saw Dan
gerous Curve Ahead" at one of the
best theaters in New Y ork city, and
describes it as "a whang of a picture"
1t will be shown all week, beginning
next Monday, at the Isis theater.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

peramental motor isn't just too jolly.
Just as surely as cold weather is com
ing, your ear is going to need hood
and radiator covers.
Besides the seat covers. hood and
radiator covers, you can also have top
RECEIVERS and tire covers made to ex-
actly fit your car at the Topeka Tent
& Awning company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

Officers and members of Beulah
. Chapter, o. e. s., will meet at Masonic
Temple Monday, 1870 p. m, to attend
the funeral of Sister Ethel Gibson.
MRS. CARA LEE VAN HORN
Worthy Matron.
MRS. CORA W. WEIGH,
Secretary.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

would be a very comforting precau-
ton to order at least a part of win
ter's supply of coal, then watch de-
velopments. Winter is nearly here and
you will need coal. Accommodate
yourself by ordering it now. before the
rush begins, at The Dudley
Company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-10-22

First Tramp-Duggins is the luck
lest chap on the road.
Second Tramp-How's that?
Hes a somnambulist, an does all
his wall1in' in his sleep. That leaves
i'm all the day to rest in."-London
Answers.