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niEBELDING BANNER
TAG E TOUR.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOIJEJt 3, 1917
THE BELDINa BANNER
TWENTY-NINTH YEAR.
Est. in 1889 and published every
Wednesday by Iianner Publishing Co.
J. M. LANCSTON
Editors and
- E. !!. LAI'HAM
Publishers.
Entered into the Holding, Michigan
PostolTice as second class matter.
Subscription Postpaid
.One year in advance ,.,...$1.50
Six months in advance .75
Three month3 in advance .40
Canadian, one year In advance.. 2.00
Advertising K
Display rates on application. Card of
thanks, one cent a -word. Business
locals, on first page, 12 H cents a line.
COLOSSAL SUM FOR WAR
On September 14 Chairman Fitz.
gerald of the appropriation commit
tee presented to the house of repij.
sentatives a statement showing that
our trovernment had contracted to
spend for war purposes before July
next ?188,S,0o, a colossal sum
estimated to bo nearly one-fourth of
the total expenditures of all the oth
er countries engaged in war for the
threa years ending August 1 last.
Such vast outlay in so short a time is
in the greater part duo to tho f ac
that this nation, hitherto devoted to
the arts of peace, was almost wholly
unprepared for war on a great scale
and that a multitude of costly opera
tions had to be undertaken at once.
but it is also in part due to the pro
verbial American lavishncss of meth
od in public expenditures, and Mr.
Fitzgerald has done wel to urge that
no further burdens not absolutely es
sential be put upon the treasury while
expected revenues fall short of con
templated expenditures. The day af
ter these staggering totals were pre
sented the senate passed an eleven
and one-half billion dollar bond bill
without a dessenting vote. This can
be explained only on the ground that
we are in the war to a finish, that
there is disloyal opposition, that
enemy agencies are everywhere at
work to defeat the antion s purpose,
and that under such circumstances
even the prudent and anxious patriot
hesitates to invite suspicion by rais
ing a warning voice. Obviously this
nation, owing to its active disloyal
element of foreign sympathies, is
laboring under difficulties which no
other belligerent has been called to
face.
WATCH THE ENEMIES 'AT HOME
With the departure of the tfirst
Aurora troops for the new national
army and the expected entrainment
soon of the rest it is proper that the
folks at home should do a little soul
searching.
These men are going out in defence
of our firesides. -
If it were not for their action and
that of our great host of Volunteers
who have already entrained a foreign
enemy would quickly be in position
to oyfrrun this country. ' "
By - the same token, if they did not
take iip arms for us,' the' enemies' of
our government within our own bor
ders would quickly be in position to
attempt to overrun us.
Now, as these men are going out
to repel a foreign invasion by being
prepared to meet the enemy on the
soil of another nation with which we
are allied in the great battle for dem
ocracy, it is up to us at home to pro
tect those whom they have left be
hind. "Keep the home fires burning," is
a cry that applies to us as wall as to
the people of other nations.
One of the best ways to keep patri
otism aglow is unswerving loyalty to
the United States in deed, word, and
thought.
There are plenty of traitors in our
country who would fly to the call of
German arms.
It is our business to see to it that
the boys we send abroad shall not be
shot in the back by these enemies at
home.
WASTEFUL KNITTING
It is estimated that a million women
are now engaged in knitting for the
army and navy. Why the necessary
clothing of our troops is thus par
celled out to bo manufactured by the
slow and uncertain process of hand
knitting is more than we can under
stand.' To knit a sweater by hand re
quires some sixteen hours. It can be
done bv machinery in about two min
utes. When the nation is cheerful
ly voting war appropriations and war
taxes, why should an important part
of the army outfit be made and -large-'
ly paid for by half a million women
out of their private funds of time and
money? "
The women are facing a heavy re
sponsibility of their own in the neces
sity of keeping their families in health
and comfort in time of unheard-of
prices. This might seem to be a mat
ter of the will alone and the grocer's
order; but wheatless meals and meat
less meals in reality call for much ex
tra time" and management. More
over the great work of raising and
administering fund1 for all kinds of
unofficial war relief is largely in the
hand of , women. Now it transpires
that these are also they who patiently
go to Red Cross headquarters twice
a week and roll bandages by a hand
machine like a meat-grinder . and
spend every possible moment knitting,
not only sweaters and helmets, but
wash-rags, and "sponges," and of all
things! mops, for hospital use.
Why must bandages be rolled by
hand when machinery would prepare
them infinitely quicker and more per
fectly? Why must military hospitals
have hand-knit wash-cloths when the
onlv requisite is a bit of clean fabric
sufficiently soft and absorbent? If
there is a true necessity for these
things, all right, but in these stren
uous days woman-strength is a valu
able asset to the Nation. Should it
not bo used with discrimination 1
Tradesman. ,
No, dear reader, you can't raise
the roof by planting shingle nails.
Better be a farmer.' The poorest
nubbin will wear silk this season.
- , Couldn't Afford It
He never took a day of rest
He thought he couldn't afford it.
He never got his trousers pressed
He thought he couldn't afford it.
He never went away from home care
free
t On an interurban trip to see
What a beautiful State Michigan
might be .
: He thought he couldn't afford it.
He never went to a play
He thought he couldn't afford it.
His love for art he put away
He thought he couldn't afford it.
One day he died and left his heirs a
lot
But no tall shaft does majk the
spot
Where his old carcass lies, his chil
dren thought
They could not afford it.
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Be Honest With Children
Do not" lie to children. ,They will
soon learn you are lying; you will lose
their confidence, and their respect for
you will be gone. When you tell them
fairy, stories, let them understand
they are stories. Enjoyment of the
tales Will not be less. Some try to
control children by telling them they
will be whipped, thrown out of the
window, that the "bogy man" will
catch them, that they will be "sold to
the ragman," or the policeman will
get them, and by making other un
true, senseless threats. The child soon
discovers that none of these things
occur. He ceases to fear the threat
and becomes disobedient as ever
perhaps more so, since such threats
act like dares to continue.
One bad threat often made to chil
dren is that the policeman will get
them and take them to jail. Children
should be taucht that the policeman
is a friend, not an enemy. They
phould be trained to know the police
man is one to guard them from harm
and to help them in trouble.
The evil of a lie to a child cannot
bo estimated. It does not correct the
child's behavior. Ono loses the child's
respect, and one's authority is conse
quently weakened. A more serious
result, however, is that the child
learns to He. Any lie is an attempt
to deceive and must have evil conse
quences, both for oneself and the child
to whom the lie is told. One should
never make a threat one cannot per
form. Threats are bad at the best.
There are other ways to accomplish
one's purpose. If you would keep your
children honest with you, be honest
with them.v
Sea that your child receives plenty
of fresh air and exercise. The body
needs plenty of systematic exercise
in the open air. A healthy body and
a healthy brain go hand in hand and
one seldom finds one without the oth
er. See that the child's sleeping
room is well ventilated so that it
will not be poisoned by foul air. A
healthy start in life means health,
wealth and happiness in later years.
See that your child lacks none of
these opportunities for development.
If the the child is frail or does not
learn rapidly, look for a cause. There
are many minor ailments and defects,
the correction of which may mean the
turning point in the life of your child.
The best Jsnone too good for him.
See that no stone is left unturned in
bringing the child to a healthy ma
turity, and you will be astonished at
tho results. Do not neglect the child
if he seems stupid. That is the time
ho needs attention. Any child who
is weak or does not learn readily
should be taken to a copetent
physician who can often find defects,
the correction of which will make the
child strong and robust both mental
ly and physically.
CHAD WICK
Miss Elizabeth Sontag, teacher of
Chittle school, was so unfortunate
as to break her arm while skating at
Heth's pavalion last Saturday. Miss
Sontag is holding school evjery day
just the same. We certainly hope
she will son be'able to use her arm
again.
Mrs.'MelvIn Smith entertained the
Belding Maccabees last Wednesday
afternoon. A large number were
present and a -fine chicken dinner
was served. The afternoon was spent
in visiting and a general good time.
Mrs. Smith served ice cream, cake
and melon before the ladies left for
home.
The Green's L. A. S. will hold their
next meeting with Mrs. F. J. Wheel
er, Wednesday, October 10.
Leander Berry left Saturday to
visit his brother in Hartford.
Mrs. W. T. Wheeler was an Ionia
visitor Saturday.
Maurice Mvimberl v is on the sick
list Roland Canfield and Kjeth Row
ley are also sick.
Mrs. Lois Baker, of Greenville spent
Saturday and. Sunday as the guest of
Mrs. Emerson Tooley.
LONG LAKE
Elizabeth Hail from near Freport
is visiting at Ben Hall's. v
Mr. Decker is very sick,
John Kern and family are visiting
at Riley Kern's.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dailey are
visiting at Albert Brown's.
Tho Long Lake Ladies' Aid meet
with Mrs. George Ilagadorn Thusday.
School Life
Editor-in-chief Myrtle Treat
Junior editor Alice Biss
Sophomore editor. Robert Armstrong
Freshmen editor. Irma Hein
Athletic editor. . . . . .Edward Johnsbn
A girls' basket ball team has been
organized with Mrs. Rummler as
coach. Until cold weather the girls
will practice out-of-doors. They nope
to be able to rent a hall.
The cold, rainy weather spoiled the
plans for a Sophomore hike Friday
night.
American Literature students are
studying Burke's "Concilation With
the Colonies," as a type of oratorical
essays.
Miss Bates spent Saturday and
Sunday with her mother in Char
lotte. The German-12 class were very
sorry (?) she did not get back in
time for class Monday morning.
Saturday's game with Union
high proved a defeat for our boys.
However, the team is still in fine
spirits.
Miss De Pore entertained the fac
ulty ladies with a sewing party
Thursday night. All enjoyed a fine
time.
Miss Litle will entertain the faculty-Tuesday
night.
Because there are more- men at
Camp Custer than there' is room for,
Mr. Pellett does not have to leave
for a few weeks.
Anna Wittenbach visited school
Monday.
Miss Bates (in German) "Roy,
sind Sie alter oder junger als ieh?"
Roy Brown "Ich -bin atler als Sie."
There were forty-seven pupils in
high school who subscribed for Cur
rent Events This is about twice as
many as there were last year and'
seems to indicate an active interest
in world affairs which are at present
so vital to Americans, young and old.
Emm imim
THE HOME OF HIGH CLAG3 PRODUCTIONS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, Dawn Masterplay Co., presents a 5-reel feature
entitled "THE WOMAN AND THE BEAST," a story of misguided love,
sensational, but clean.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5. Paramount Picture Corporation features LENORE
ULRICH in "HER OWN PEOPLE.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Comedy Night FATTY ARBUCKLE in "THE
ROUGH HOUSE"; also a Uunivcrsal "TOM'S TRAMPING TROUPE."
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7. BJuebird night, featuring -ALLEN HOLUBAR in
"TREASON," a play full of love, action, and adventure.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8. Wm. Fox presents GEORGE WALSH in "MELT
ING MILLIONS."
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 CARYLE BLACKWELL in "THE PRICE OF
PRIDE," a World production. ;
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10. CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in the big Selz
wick feature, "THE EASIEST WAY."
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Young woman, here is a sober analysis of conditions that vital affects your future,
patriotic young woman, you should give careful thought to what I have to say.
If you are an earnest serious minded, v H
r C. J. Arcrubricrht
President:
MICHIGAN'S LEADING BUSINESS
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS
THE MICHIGAN BUSINESS AND NORMAL COL
LEGE TRAINS THOROUGHLY FOR BUSINESS AND
OBTAINS EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL GRADUATES.
Persons desirous of becoming successful Accountants,
Bookkeepers Correspondents, Secretaries, Advertisement
Writers, Salesmen, Business Managers, Court Reporters,
General Reporters, Stenographers, or Teachers of the Com
mercial Branches, will find at the MICHIGAN BUSI
NESS AND NORMAL COLLEGE a most attractive
'opportunity for study, instruction, and practise.
MICHIGAN BUSINESS AND NORMAL COLLEGE
graduates are .in demand. The calls for our students
always far exceed the supply. Many business firms rely
upon us entirely for all additional workers.
At the MICHIGAN BUSINESS AND NORMAL COL
LEGE you can qualify in a single year, or less, for rapid
advancement to a good , situation and a high salary.
Many former graduates are now earning more than
$10,000.00 a year as a direct result of our, training.
Accounting, Banking, Civil ' Service, Salesmanship,
Shorthand, Stenotypy, Typewriting Business English,
Advertising, Penmanship, Arithmetic, etc, are all taught
fcy experienced, efficient, and faithful teachers.
PERSONAL ANALYSIS AND INDIVIDUAL DIREC
TION BY MR. ARGUBRIOIIT, VOCATIONAL EXPERT.
INSURES YOUR BEINO PLACED IN THE BUSINESS
WORLD WHERE YOU BELONG.
The tuition rates are moderate and entirely within the
reach of ambitious, discriminating young men and young
women, who realize that the best in education is always
the cheapest. .
Students enroll and begin work every week day of the
year. The school occupies the entire third floor and part
of tho second floor of the Tacoma Building, 43-45-17 West
Main St.
Tor full Information address C. J. Argubright, Presi
dent, Box 291, Battle Creek, Michigan, or call in person
at the College Office.
The American people are not yet alive to the industrial and commercial situation which has been brought about as a result of
the world war. The first result of any war declaration is always a psychological depression. I analyzed this three years ago,
and I foretold present conditions at that time. I tell you this merely as a proof of the truth of what follows.
In the summer of 1914, the Canadian people were depressed. A great feeling of unrest was felt in the United States. Then
came the reaction. Canadian fighting spirit is now at high tide. Commercially, industrially, financially, and in every other
way, they are alive to the situation. As yet, America is not.
This war so far has cost Canada $17.00 per capita and thousands of men. We are calling a million young men away from or
dinary employment. The American people you, and your parents do nt realize the effect this is going to have upon the
commercial conditions of this country. ,
It is the PATRIOTIC DUTY of the American people to see to It that twice as many as usual girls and young men attend the
Commercial and Industrial schools of the country this year. I consider it the PATRIOTIC DUTY of a million young women
to come from the good homes of this country and immediately equip themselves with Commercial Training, so that they may
go into the business offices and do the work that otherwise would be left undone.
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Right now it is practically impossible for business concerns to find enough competent bookkeepers, stenographers, and secre
i taries.t The United States Government needs more than ten thousand workers, bookkeepers, typists stenographers, etc., for
clerical positions in the Departmental Service at Washington and in the Field Service throughout the country. The Civil Ser
vice Commmission is continually urging upon us AS A PATRIOTIC DUTY to bring this need to your attention. The War De
i partment has requested that we direct the attention of youn men to the present needs of the army for clerical help. The de
f velopment of our army is seriously handicapped because of the lack of bookkeepers and stenographers.
Since it is practically impossible now. for business concerns to get the help they need, what will the situation be
; six months from now when hundreds of thousands more of our young men are taken out of commercial life?
j Unless the young women of the country you -respond tothis need, much business of this country fs going to
- be strangled, because of the inability to get competent office help, to say nothing about sales people. Right
now, one nationally known concern needs five hundred; salesmen,' but they are not even considering getting
them, because they know it is impossible.
So young woman, let me urge upon you the fact that you can render your country no more patriotic service than to make of
yourself a skilled office worker, and you should not delay beginning of this training. You should be with us not later than
next Monday morning. . It is vitally essential that you start now.
Do you wonder if this Commercial Education will do you any good when you go back into private life after the war, providing
you do not want to continue in office work? Statistics show that the women of this country buy 72 per cent of all the merch
andise sold. My wife is just as much a manager as I am. Every housewife ought to know how to buy, sell, organize and
manage. ' Many of them do not. In fact, the great' majority" of young women who go into homes of their own have no busi
ness training, and this country loses Hundreds of. Millions of Dollars annually because of this inefficiency. BUSINESS TRAIN
ING will make any woman a more efficient homemaker, a more efficient housewife, a better helpmate to her husband The
training we give is a valuable life training. ' y
The United States as a nation is facing the greatest opportunity, of the world. This Government could well afford to give out
right from Fifty to a Hundred Million Dollars to France, and as much more to Jlussia, simply as a matter of advertising. This
country has an opportunity to serve the countries or Europe in a way that will not be forgotten for a thousand years to come.
We have an opportunity now to make ourselves tho moral, the educational, and the commercial leaders of the world. The fin
ancial success of the United States is absolutely assured Jtor many years to come Longer than any of us will live to see.
Will you, as an American Patriot; will you, as a Loyal Daughter of Columbia, help us to arise to the occasion
and help us to do the work that must be done to fulfill our part in this great world reorganization?
Remember, at the end of this war, France, Belgium, Russia, England even Germany will want tens of thousands, yes, hun
dreds of thousands of American mechanics and American business men to help rebuild their countries, as well as billions of
dollars' worth of machinery, foodstuffs, and supplies. They have lost millions of men and w;e may lose many thousands be
fore this war is over. Where, young woman where are we to get the trained help to take their places, unless you come to the
rescue? Please believe that I am sincere. Please believe that I am earnest, desperately in earnest, in regard to the situa
tion before us. Individually, nationally, or internationally, there is no such thing as "Opportunity," unless we are prepared
to meet it. For the last three years I have fought hard to do my part to awaken the public. I have presented this matter to
you in every way that I know, .through the columns of the newspapers, by letter, and by personal solicitation. I have tried to
point out to you tne tremendous neeu ngni now, ana u you couiu umy iuuk unu me luiuiu.anu uu unngs as l see tnem, it you
could only know this condition as I know it, if you could only realize how sorely you're needed right now and how much great
er will.be the d
At the present
begin next Mondi
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Let me repeat. I have done all that I can to awaken the young women, the young men, and flie parents, of the country to the
needs of the country now, and to the possibilities of the future. I am going to continue
And now, my sister, won't you do your part, also?- . x
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Michigan 'Eminess and Normal College.
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emand for your services six months from now, wewoulu need to double our quarters to care for our enrollment,
ratio of calls we will have about two thousand opportunities for you before you can possibly get ready if you
ay morning. If you could, only see just where your patriotism really lies you, would be with. us in the im-
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C. J. ARGUBRIGHT, President
43-45-47 West Main St.
"THE SCHOOL THAT
GETS RESULTS"
H. M. HEANEY, Director' of Penmanship
BATTLE CREEK, MtCH.
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DAVID SILLERS, Secretary
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