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COOKED FOOD FOR STOCK.

Under Some Circumstances II Pays 10
Take the Trouble.
There are perhaps few questions Of
stock management I'm regard to which
there In greater difference Of opinion
than on that OF whether it is worth
while to cook food for stock. There
are those who maintain with great
positiveness that 1t II. There are 9TH
ers who. writing from the scientific
side mainly. object that cooking adds
nothing to the digestibility or the
that the cost and labor OF cooking are
thrown away or at best meet with
but n small return In the opportunity
afforded Of smuggling into the stomach
Of the animal food which II would 9TH
erwise reject and which cannot. there
fore. be Of much feeding value
The feeder who has a good supply
Of steam on the farm will frequently
have found Ii most convenient and
will have satisfied himself on many
occasions that he has been able to
provide palatabie rations for his stock
which would otherwise have been un-
satisfied had not the convenience for
cooking been at hand. How far this
has been q gain must, Of course. de-
pend on circumstances. 1t might have
paid him better TO be better supplied
with cakes and roots and other foods.
k1l- 4rl
ing to his CLOTH and there Is generally
on every farm at some time or other
a scarcity Of good foods and variety
Of fodder which cannot be classified as
first rate. but which has to be made
the best of. and If cooking will make
it possible at small cost to use 1t 1t
would seem to be a mistake to refrain
from cooking.
At any rate. it will hardly be dis
puted that food may proftably be
cooked for pigs. The pig is an animal
that suffers from cold more than any
other A litter Of pigs in the winter
season is trial that the wise pig
keeper is anxious to avoid, more es-
pecially after be has once undergone
the visitation. Unlike most other anil
mails. the pig does not lie on its bed,
but as far as possible gets into it, and
pigs kept together will be noticed in
cold weather huddled up as closely as
possible for warmth's sake.
We contend that. particularly in Sc
we're weather. it is not matter OF no
Importance whether the sloppy food
given the animal be comfortably warm
or icy cold. If the food is cold it has
to be raised to the temperature Of the
body. and some Of the food has to be
used for this purpose This is loss
that would be avoided if the food were
warmed. Moreover. the pig is chilled,
it's comfort is impaired. and the fat
tening process is retarded. so that there
is a double loss. 1t may be questioned
whether the same rule will hold good
with cattle generally. but the dairy
cows might very we'll have some of
the mashes warm. In the end 1t re-
solves itself into a question Of ex-
pense. If steam Is already available
this Is practically nil, and where it is
not there are now on the market many
cheap cooking apparatuses which will
enable a supply Of hot water to be
obtained at all times at small cost
American Cultivator.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21
Pull or Push7

Is there any such thing as pull?
Does the horse pull the cart, or does
he simply push on his collar and so
draw it along? Would you pull a
weight that was fastened to your coat
tails, or in that case would you sim
ply be pushing against your clothes ?
Do our political offlceholders always
get their Jobs through their own push,
or Is it usually matter Of pull? This
Is an interesting problem. Think it
over.-New York Globe.
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How to Cure Hams.

My method of curing hams is
as follows: Trim them neatly and
make a brine strong enough to
float a fresh egg. Put them in
this and let them remain four or
five days to draw all blood. Then
take them out and boil and skim
the brine and when cold return
them to the brine, adding enough
fresh brine to cover them, and
then add for each 100 pounds of
ham a pint of black molasses and
an ounce of saltpeter, and let the
hams remain in the brine two or
three weeks. Then take them
out and hang and smoke well
with hickory wood or corn cobs
and smother the fire with green
cedar brush. When we'll smok-
ed, take them down and paint
them all over with a thick mix
ture of black molasses and black
pepper. Wrap in stout brown
paper and put in cotton sack and
dip it in lime, wash and hang in
a dark smokehouse. The hams
will improve till a year old.
treat shoulders the same
way, and sides, except that the
sides remain in brine half the
time the hams do. Fowls treat
ed in this way are fine for boil
ing with turnip greens in the
spring. Prof. Massey, in Pro-
gressive Farmer.
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To Keep Apples Fresh.

Take two pounds Of resin. two
ounces each Of taiiow and beeswax
and melt slowly In kettle or other
vessel. but do not allow to boil. Rub
the apples with pulverized chalk aud
dip In the mixture. then hold them up
till the coating gets set" Pack In u
barrel or a box and keep in cool
place. Pears may be treated IN the
same way.-American Agriculturist-
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SAFETY DEVICE FOB LAMP.

No. 9 wire was bent as shown first
around the burner and then around the
chimney and fastened in place at the
place Of beginning with sort or hook
arrangement. The lamp fue cannot
fall or be blown of. and for those who
use a lamp out OF doors more or less
this simple device will be found very
handy
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21
Searching For New Fertilizers.

An extensive investigation Of the
fertilizer resources OF the country j.
under way by the bureau Of soils OF
the United States department of agri-
culture The availability 81 various
materials Is being ascertained- and the
possibility OF developing n commercial
source OF potash is quite promising.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21

Il have the faith that moves
mountains, he declared.
1 WISH" his wife complained,
you had the faith that would
move the ashes out of the base
ment. "-Chicago rd-Herald.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21

Editor-In this report of a
lady slipping on the sidewalk |
notice you use the expression,
Her face fell suddenly" Re-
porter Yes, sir, it's literally
true. Her face fell with the rest
of her.
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21

Saves chimneys, Prevents Fire.
A writer in the Iowa Homestead
lately saw lamp fitted with the de-
vice here illustrated. and it seemed
so we'll suited for the farm that he
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21
Very Strong.

II see." said Skaters. that our old
friend Bilkins had a strong article In
one Of the Boston papers the other
day"
"ReallyT' said Binks 1ncredulously.
"rd never have believed that Of old
Blk. What was it?'
Henderson gold leaf., 1911-12-21

A pessimisr will not believe an
ear OF corn on the stalk To be
anything but a nubbin until IL
comes out Of It's shuck and
proves itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

lectabe game Baldwin could fall into trance, if
body disturbed him.
1t was Harry who disturbed him. One peek at his
chums face he kicked his way through the door and
ooh, Lord" murrnured Baldwin. "Still on it, Aloud
he added, "Sit in, Bud" and Harry sat in after first
dering a round of drinks.
Baldwin lifted his drink EEL off that waterwagon
kind O. sudden, didn't you, Bud?" but without a
curious glance he emptied his glass
Four five hands played, and luck still running
the sailors way he smiling like moont when.
"Say, Badly" shook him out of his reverie.
Lord, Bud! What
"A fine bunch are!'
"Fine-how?"
ITO be spending Christmas here"
"Why, where else would we be?'
"Where but home?"
Baldwin smiled broadly. "Say, Bud, don't you
logging any record breakin runs for home"
BLAST it, I've got no home
well who has,"
"But Harry took the spare pack he had been riffng
and slammed it down the table there's who've
got homes good homes. who're going to their death to
tonight
whats the matter Budo Sit down. Sure there
They're there every night goin to their death some
where out to sea- but how en- we help it,
1--WE help it." Harry stood up. Fine men we
are all of u.s.
Ting-a-ling-a -a-tump-ti-
Ting-a-ling- ling "a tump-ti-
came from the piano.
Harry whirled round "And for you,' he picked
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BY JAMES B. CONNOLLY

up the spare pack and hurled it at the fat piano player
"bas you'll Yes, you'll said you, didn't I?-shut up!
It's pettcoats you ought to be wearing"
The piano players lower lip fell away from his teeth
His wall eyes opened abnor1nally. "Why, what did
do to your" he gasped
"Nothing You couldn't do anything to anybody
You haven't the gimp. Shut up!'
Harry faced Baldwin. "Why can't we help it, Badly?
The ghtshp South Shoa could be going to her death
with all hands, and we're sitting here and guzzng rum!
Baldwin was holding his cards in front of his
He rifed the close edges with dexterous thumb,
took another squint, pursed his lips said softly Nm
pile in the center then looking up laughed tolerantly
at Harry. "Rum? Mines rye, Bud, when there's any
choice; but what's wrong with you tonight? Sit down.
gettin hghsterics it? Maybe some of could be
a lot better than are; but l don't knows any of
ever pretended to be anything great, did we?'
Great? | didn't say anything about great men.
We're not half men, Bady-the lghtship is going with
all hands,"
Zone card" Baldwin scaled his discard to the table
and stacked the card with his Others before he
answered Harry. His voice now less patient. "Say,
Bud, maybe we're not half men, but don't rub it in
don't. If anything's wrong with the 1ightshp, how'd
IL know"
"But how"
"Wreless!" Baldwin was peering at his cards. Sud
denly he looked up. "Hah-wireless?" He whstled,
and gently laid his cards face down on the table you
turned to the his right. "Do see you, b. did
you say?' He picked up his cards. Sure III YOU
and red lozenges to along. But what
we do about it, Bud?"
al here's the Whist, Badly"
"W hat. her? Send her to tonight? We couldn't
if wanted: she only goes out under orders from the
Commandant remember And the Commandment he's
leave visiting his married daughter somewhere
Christmas
"And G. c. M. too, wouldn't it, Badly, put in the
called b. Especially without orders?"
Harry flashed flaming. glance on Bo. "Who gave
you rating to butt in this? Orders? That for their
orders and their general martals! Orders Badly,
when it's lives to be saved? Badly. you haven't forgot,
Der she's going to"
Baldwin held up one widespread hand palm out.
"That's enough, Buddy You've said enough l don't
know what the poor old Whist will do she finds
herself away from the lee of the breakwater might.
Bud. but we'll 90 And If
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Bud; but we'll 60. And if
they're there and we stay
afloat, we'll get 'em. And. Bo,
| could play this hand all
night; but two round blue
moons to see what you got.
Hah! King full, eh? The nerve
of you! What did y think l
was only taking one card FIR?
There, feast your eyes on that
fat black flush, will yuh? Look
at 'em-a three toes black
division of 'em, five of en- in
a fne straight row! And these
other little round red, white,
and blue boys, cash 'em in,
will yuh, Bo? And put the
money in an envelope for me?'
"And for me, too" Harry
drew out a roll of bills and laid
them on the table. Il don't
know how much is there; but
don't stop now-count it later.
And, if | don't come round
again, here's an address where
YOU can send ia little
nephew of mine-a fine, fat
little cuss that thinks his
uncle's the greatest man on
earth. The poor kid, of course,
don't know any different. So
long, fellows. All ready,
Raldy?'
"All ready, Son. Head
away. Be good, Felluhs.
THE two friends had been
L tramping silently through
the yard.
wont you need more than
the three of us to handle that
tug?' asked Harty.
"Three's plenty, Bud,-you
and me an old Pete,-we can
make out. What's the use of
risking any more? Though, if
we did need 'em, we'd get
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IN TWO PARTS-PART IL.

)Tt L1ght SaIOOn Was uOlng 11f1e DuS1-
ness. The swinging doors between
the back room and the bar were
swinging all the time; and at the
various small tables a score of young
men and a dozen or so of young
women and one stout fellow at the
piano were roaring dull care away.
I he piano occupied one corner of
an alcove off the large back room.
In the other corner of the alcove
Baldwin and a few friends were sitting
into quiet little game. Things had
been breaking well for the sailor, and
it promised to be blissful night; for
when luck came his way in the de-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19

teen clerks we're thrown out OF EN-.
ployment with no work In view and
several OF them depending on their DO
sitlons for the support OF their wives
and children.
The destruction Of the large portion
Of the business block will necessitate
the construction Of new building as
the one destroyed was damaged be
yond repair, the one occupied by the
clothing store being burned until IL
has almost no resemblance OF build
ing. The stock of goods In this store
was the most completely destroyed lot
of goods that can be imagained. not a
piece Of clothing or other material be-
ing left that could be sold for five
cents.
While the fire was at its height at
about 1870 o'clock Friday morning IL
appeared to persons residing in both
the east and west ends of the city that
nearly the entire town was burning,
the sky being Illuminated with red
glow which appeared to extend for a
distance of almost mile.
Not single person was injured dur
ing the conflagration as the police
patroled the street to prevent accident
and no looting was reported from any
of the stores.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
Alfred C. Ellis

Alfred c. Ellis, formerly of Mt. Yer
non, died at o'clock Friday morning
at the state hospital, Columbus. The
deceased was about 65 years of age.
The deceased is survived by one broth
er. John Ellis. The remains will be
brought to Mt. Vernon Saturday morn
ing and the funeral Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock from the home of George
c. Doup, 204 East Burgess street, DR..
David Francis officiating. Interment
in Mound View Cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19

For sores of any kind apply Han
ford's Balsam.
Mrs. Carl Brent and daughter, Hell
en-, returned from Cleveland yesterday
after several days visit with friends.
Mrs. Eleanor Welsh of Howard is
the guest of Mrs, Helen Brent of South
Vernon
Mr.. II. J. Hood returned to her home
in Utica Friday noon after having TAX
en- four weeks treatment at the lit.
Vernon hospital
If You should get burned while cook
ing your Christmas dinner, Hanford's
Balsam will instantly give relief.
Mrs. r. 8. Atteberry of Conneaut
Lake. Pa, entered the Mt. Vernon
Medical and Surgical Sanitarium Tues
day evening for treatment
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
+ 1. + !. i + !. !. i. + + + !. i
!. OBITUARY i.
Mrs. Ella Trott

Mrs. Ella Trott, wife of William.
Trott, died at her home in Chicago,
ILL.,, Thursday of cancer The deceased
was formerly OF Mt. Vernon and resid.
ed on the Columbus road in South
Vernon. The family moved to Chicago
about ten years ago. In addition to
her husband, Mrs, Trott is survived by
two sisters, Mrs. Harry Boyle and Mrs.
Dan Nugent, both of Mt. Vernon. The
latter was with her sister when death
came
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
ELECTION WAS QUIET
parke County Reverses Verdict Of
Three Years AGO.

narke County Reverses Verdict Of
Three Years Ago.
Greenville, o., Dec. Is. - Darke
county voted wet under the Rose
county option law by a majority of
about 800. The election was very
quiet, with no disorders and no ar
rests for drunkenness or election
irregularities. There were a few
women around the polling places in
most of the precincts from time to
time, but they made no demonstra-
ton and their presence caused no
comment
Oct. 1, 1908, Darke county voted
out 38 saloons by 272 majority.
There has been relatively little yio-
lation Of the law. Wet petitions
calling for the election were signed
by 4,904 voters, or practically SO per
cent of the total.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19

The fire was discovered at 1905
o'clock by Patrolman William Hough
who was patrollng his beat on South
Main street at the time. Officer Hough
stated that he passed the Lewis cloth
ing store at just I o'clock going south
and that he walked directly to the
Fultz hotel to get drink of water.
Having done this ne retraced his steps
and walked northward until he had
crossed Gambler street when he dis
covered large blaze in the show win
dow Of the clothing store. fastening
forward $40 saw that the entire window
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
SALOONS WELCOMED
BY TWO COUNTIES
C0shOCtOn and Darke Reverse
Liquor Conditions.

CoshoctOn, O., Dec. 15.-By ma
jority of 1872 Coshoeton county voted
wet. Twenty-six saloons were voted
out at the last election. This years
wet petition had 4,044 signers, or
more than So per cent Of the coun.
ty's voting strength.
The city of Coshocton piled up a
wet majority of 1,150.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19

including the display, was mass of
flames and that the fire was swiftly
spreading back through the store
room. Without losing moments time
Patrnlman Hough hastened to fire
box where call to the fire department
was sent In.
In very few minutes the hose wag-
on and the ladder wagon were brought
to a stop at the southeast corner OF
Main and Vine streets and two strings
OF hose were quickly strung from ad-
iacent fire hvdrapts Nv tho tim" tH""o
p.eD,IatioRs were ssmDl<tss the con.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
FOR CRACKED HANDS

In rough work, when the hands be-
come cracked, Hanford's Balsam will
"uiclly heal them. Simply apply the
Balsam the same as for open wounds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
Italian Troops Victorious.

Rome, Dec. 10. - 1t is announced
officially that the Italian troops have
occupied Taguira without resistance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
AWARDS
ARE MADE
At The Fourth Annual Corn
Show In This City
A Large Number OF Prizes
Are Given Away
Pleasant Grange Has Best
Display At The Show
Prizes Are Also Awarded For
Apple Display
This Years Show Successful
In Every Detail

The judges in the corn show com
pleted their work of scoring and
awarding premiums on Thursday af-
ternoon.
There were 40 entries in the show.
Several entries were received too late
to be accepted and judged. Monroe
township won II premiums. Pleasant
grange showed remarkable spirit and
energy in its exhibits for a member
ship of only 33
The show demonstrates a remark
able awakening among the farmers of
Knox county.
The awards are as follows:
Class A-Best Yield From An Acre
LIST. Robert p. Cunningham & Sons
--1e3 bu.. 90 pounds.
End G. r. Welsh-30 bu., 40 pounds.
Srd. A. B. Snow-S1 bu., 10 pounds.
Class B.-Best Display of Cereals BY
Grange
Pleasant Grange awarded premium.
Class c-6est Ten Ears Corn Exhibit.
ed by Boy or Girl Under 1s years
Of Age
list. Rebecca Cunningham.
2ns. Glenn Moree.
9rd J. Patterson.
4th. Theodore ColwiH
sth William H. Lifts.
9Th. Luther Lahmon.
Glass O-sweepstakes-1o Ears OF
Corn
1st. Robert P. CrADingkam & Sens.
2Rd. Barnhart Bros.
2s1. G. +. Welsh.
+th. James Henwood.
sta. Henry Faweett.
eth. Elmer Davis.
7th. l.. c. Welsh.
Sth. C. b. Moree.
Seh. j. f. Walker.
1oth. G. W. Bennett.
11th. A b. Snow.
18th. Leroy Blue.
Class F-5est 10 Ears Of White
whitecap, or Mixed Corn
lst. Perus Dudgeon.
End. Robert Bennett.
3rd. Charles Colwen.
4th. G. W. Paazig.
9TH. Charles Simpson.
9Th. Barnhart Bros.
7th. Fred Ball.
Class G-Best Ten Ears Popcorn
1st. George w. Lepiey.
Glass h-sest Ten Ears Sweet Corn
LIST. Il. o. Nixon.
Glass t--5est Peck of Wheat
list. o. II. Nixon.
end. James McKinstry.
Srd. B. IL. Let's.
Class J-Best Peck Oats
ist. o. ID. Nixon.
End. G. W. Hays.
3rd. James McKinstry.
Glass k-Best Gallon Timothy Seed
1st. James McKinstry.
End. Carl Hulse.
Srd. James Ulrey.
Glass best Gallon Glover Seed
1st. James McKinstry.
End. Carl Hulse.
3rd b. n. Let's.
Glass M-Best Peck Potatoes.
1st. Charles Colwell.
End. II. e. Oberholtzer.
Srd. Hugh Armstrong.
4th. A. B. Snow.
6th. Frank Lahmon.
9Th. William NJ. Let's.
Glass N--sest Peck Apples
LIST. j. F. Walker.
End. A. B. Snow.
3rd. l.. G. Simpson.
4th. l.. G. Welsh.
5th. Thomas Bennett.
9Th. S. w. Bedell.
7th. George w. Hays.
Sth. John P. Wolfe.
Sth. Hugh Armstrong.
10th. William Schroeder.
-sx.--
FOR CRACKED HANDS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-12-19
And Spreads with The Greatest RapidtyIhe Loss It Is
Estimated Will Reach 100000 And Five Business
Houses Are Closed UpFire Department Team
Runs AWay..-Oher incidents OF The Big Fire

The property which destroyed was owned by the
Rogers estate of which G. G. Cooper is the trustee.
The business houses damaged or burned out the
following:
Candyland.
The Kilkenney Cigar Store
Milton Lewis, Clother.
Joseph Levy, Boot and Shoe Dealer
The Misses McHale, Millinery
In addition to the above Mccormick g. Son sustained
much loss in the annex of their main building.
1t impossible to give in figures the loss of the
fagraon for the that the merchants have been
able to estimate correctly the of stock carried
conservative estimate is that the loss will reach
100000
The building which was owned by the Rogers estate
Of the oldest in the city There enough in
carried the structure to the loss in the
former condition Of the building but not enough by any
to construct building srn'"s- 80 =eov
All Of the renters of the building carried insurance,
but whether not it is sufficient to the loss ques
ton
The loss to the Milton Lewis clothing store was
plete Mr. Lewis of the opinion that the insurance
will nearly cover the loss.
The large stock of boots and shoes carried by Joseph
Levy-The Guarantee Shoe store-is also complete loss
The stock that not destroyed by fire ruined by
water.
In the millinery store of the Misses McHale there was
also total loss.
The fire coming did at the Christmas found
all the mercnanCS an STOCK goods
the insurance will not be sufficient to the loss
AS result of the fire FIVE business houses will bel
closed temporarily.
During the early stages of the fire most exciting
occurred when the of horses attached to the
wagon away After laying two lines of hose the
emen left the team standing at the of Vine and
Main streets while work commenced in fighting the
flames. There spectators present and the team
attached T. the hose wagon was left standing.
Sudden without warning the team dashed out
East Vine sre at terrific rate Of speed and the
tire length of the street In the team turned
the wagon around and then started west again at the Same
speed The horses to Main street. crossed this street
and then started out West Vine street The team the
entire length of the street and finally turned the wagon
er in ditch.
The hose wagon was not damaged in the least
After the runaway of the team it discovered that
more hose necessary to fight the flames and according
y automobile sent to the Of the overturned
wagon and the hose carried to the of the fire.
This is the first time that the team has away.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-11

WAG0Nts WAGUNH, WAVVNs'
OPEN AND TOP FROM ,ss UP. suR.
rios, runebouts ana tor. buGEies from
tx6 up. Mtihurn and Thornhin Farl1
$ss up. Repairing, painting and
sobest tirtnG = specially. Como ahd
get my prices hefore you bur. B. T.
bRIETOW. u-13-ls North EiGhtsenth
street