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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
psusloninn The Muscles.

Prevention is better than cure, and
It is generally easier than cure too.
The prevention Of ungraceful figures
and of deformities which lead to dis
ease rests chiefly upon simple exer-
cises, which, without fatiguing the
child. will develop and strengthen its
muscles. expand its chest. straighteD
its figure and interest It's mind.
This last is most necessary. There
are few things children hate more than
the old fashioned dready "calisthenic
exercises" which are almost as peni-
tential as the exercise of the prison
yard. The mind affects the body The
dull routine OF callsthenics will not
produce the same beneficial effect as
games which have for their object the
interesting of the mind as well as the
development Of the body,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21

Miss Stella Hibbs Of McMechem,
West Virginia, spent Thursday with
her mother, Mrs. ]. M. Hibbs, who is
a patient at the Mt. Vernon Medical
and Surgical Sanitarium.
The book department of the Arnold
Co., has received a new stock Of
spring books and will have the latest
novelties in stationery, calling cards
and favors for entertainments.
Mrs. Lloyd Logsdon and daughter,
Monica, and Messrs. Clement and
Cary Logsdon of Columbus attended
the funeral of Mrs. William Dick at
Danville on Thursday morning.
Mrs. Hibbs of McMakin, West Vir-
ginia, was taken from the 1926 train
on the b. e o. to the Mt Vernon
Medical and Surgical Sanitarium
Thursday morning in McCormick's
ambulance for treatment
+t"The play, "Topsy Turvy," will be
given at the Bedell Parish house near
Gambler on Thursday evening, April
81, at 1880 o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
TREATMENT OF
COLDS IN HORSES.
Remedies Should Be Applied
When Disease Is Manifested.

The changes In the weather during
to contract cold.
The cold is usually manifested by
mucous discharge from either one or
both nostrlls. "A staring coat, general
depression. slightly off feed, bowels
constipated and scanty passages, high
colored urine. These symptoms be-
come aggravated as the disease pro-
crosses. The mucous discharge takes
on more sticky appearance, and the
cough Is quite frequent when the
horse is exercised.
The cold may extend into the throat,
causing considerable soreness, as Is
shown by the horse protrudlng the
head. tenderness from manipulations
of the throat and frequent coughing
If the cold Is neglected 1t becomes
chronic and may last for months. In
tins condition the animal loses flesh,
the coat remaining rough and good
feed apparently doing the animal no
good.
Preventive treatment Is, of course,
much easier than medicine. One
should keep the horse out of drafts
while warm. Blanket the animal dur
ing cold weather while in the stable.
IL obliged to work the horse during
rainy weather or In severe storms a
canvas blanket to keep the horse dry
Is necessary.
Medicinal treatment consists OF
steaming the nose, using pail Of hot
water to which is attached sack,
the other end being cut SO as to allow
the steam 20 enter the nose. A pint
OF raw linseed oil to open the towels
is beneficial. A hot poultice of linseed
meat applied to the throat will relieve
the tenderness there. When the pa
tient begins to improve a course OF
tonics Is indlcated.-C. L. Barnes, Col
orado.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
prx Lip..

Lips dry and constantly chapped
are apt to indicate poor condition OF
the blood, so that n person who has
this symptom would do well to consult
physician as to her general health.
But. whether or not this Is necessary.
external preparations applied locally
will relieve any irritation and some
times effect cure. When chapping
takes the form of deep cracks. almost
like cuts. gum benzOin is the best ap-
plication that can lie made. Grease for
that purpose is not desirable. as the
skin must he drawn together and dried
in order that 1t may heal. This is the
action of gum benzoin. A bit should
be carried in ones purse or bag. ap-
plying 1t when needed. Care should
be taken that the gum is kept anti
septically clean.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Rape Pasture For Fowl.

Rape makes very good pasture for
either young chickens or laying hens.
For best results the seed should be
sOwn as early as possible in the spring
and allowed to get good start before
the poultry is permitted TO pasture in
1t. If good growing season the rape
plants will continue to put forth new
foliage, which will be sufficient green
food for the birds throughout the sea
BON unless the yards are overcrowded
Hens or chickens can never do their
best when confined In yards so small
that sufficient amount of green food
cannot be grown. In case the chick
ems strip the plants of the leaves it is
a good plan TO cut the stalks and keep
the fowls out until they are again well
started.-Rurai New Yorker.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Cheap Complexion Cream.

An inexpensive complexion cream
for whitening and softening the skin
may be made as follows: Take small
bottle of white vaseline, two and one
half ounces: simple tincture of ben
zoin. ten drops; powdered borax. one
quarter ounce; oil of sweet almonds,
one-half ounce; melted wax, one tea
spoonful. Melt the vaseline. add drop
by drop the benzoin. then the borax
and oil of sweet almonds. Beat with
an egg whisk until cool. add few
drops of any perfume desired and
place in pOmade pots.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
NJ
Points
Mothers
@I
Truth II Children.


Little by little children must be ed
ucated in the matter Of truthfulness,
and In no way can they be taught
more convincinglyit ithan through the
lives of their parents. IL the mother is
herself truthful, II she never promises
her children anything that she cannot
or does not fulfill, II she is accurate in
every detail of speech and they learn
to see through her what truth is and
the vileness and sin OF u lie. they will
come into a very clear and permanent
understanding of the truth.
They must understand truth IL they
are to reap any spiritual benefit from
speaking 1t. To- avoid falsehood
through fear Of detection and subse-
quent punishment is far more credit
able.
If child is to understand the truth
he must be taught II. and who is there
better fitted to teach him than his
mOtber2
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS
The Hens LAYING CapacitY.

, A writer Ia the Petaluma Poultry
Journal says of White Leghorns: I'm
the pullet year the pulIet lays more
eggs because she has more time In
which TO lay them. II she commences
laying In September or October she
will have twelve months of laying be-
fore she mots. SO she can produce 1S0
eggs.
when sbe molis she Is unproductive
for an average time of three months,
50 the next year she has only nine
months III which TO lay. IL she does
as well as she did when a pullet she
may lay 1876 eggs. AS hens grow older
they take more time to molt and the
rests between the periods of laying are
longer. so she will probably be unpro-
ductive four months the third laying
year. aud will do well IL she produces
100 eggs. Beyond this 1t is very un-
certain what she will do"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
TIE AWAKENING

The hallway was dark. He softly
came behind her and kissed her light
ly on the cheek, She didn't scream.
She didn't even look around. And he
darted away undiscovered.
A little later he met her In the par
lor,
"Then you knew who It was?" he
said
"Knew who is was?" she DULY re-
peated
"Knew who 1t was that kissed your
She gave sudden start.
Good land, was II your" she cried
And there was something in her
tone that sent him up to the dress
lng-room, where he glared at himself
In the glass and kicked his own shins
vigorously Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
rha rerrors of the ROB.

Many an infant cherub has been
known to set up loud wall when put
in its tub for a bath. and its people
have grown to dread the hour of the
daily bath.
A writer declares that many babies
are frightened at the tub because they
feel insecure and slip around in 1t
and that this fright does not wear OFF
until the little one is well grown.
She suggests that a thick towel be
placed In the oottom Of the tub. Baby
will be delighted. she says. and even
the most timid will lose all fear when
he finds he does not slip about.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
= LIVE STOCK AND GRAIN

ounrAao rot,Io. poevaa sE tEo,e IN.
r .',,eaS', ta ene,r eo. ,,'aa, ~ wv ~
eSns eas s' so =, vV@' W. ,"oSa az n'1 on.
= 7S. pv~y cows ana be,fera 90 7oSsK 40
~ 'o"s nnu ".,isls' ' ,upo eV'
S%anes,i % ,oWo w M. o"gep W. a',u hair,oS- ,o
6s'rs nnuJp, 20 DvW' - We ws',n' ~ 20 40
% ~ nal,go i''''ps, ~ ovwo 90 so1s Wesl" ss
sn, apyo a.. a. oocSs sSs'i'ss az. ~ 'Vm' sS. 30,
'vnp hsn,' ~ aoStc npgS 90 Ss ~ nnMu' aog aog
eoi nenNS, 20 SVwe Ss 90, rous"' 70 so%
~ pss, 90 SVwo n 90 Nv, ,a,l oaSo,l Mu
teu' ooSsws''sS, sS . ''S~'VA''
:, 80
C'~ciNNN''-~W haa' no red, esw
sxc. Corn NO mixed b2@esc
ohts-No niNeu, si&sa@e' hye-No
u ssWsou' LarI--N 'oWt 30, SUN Meats
--ss soWy eo, nheon--'iv xeWlo o. But
ter-creamery sAtras, ae SShe creamery
msts ana heeohon' SoUI1hci nalry. log
Eouitfy-sprlhsers' small. seWaoc; large,
vwseei mems, tci uurheys, iee' hsss--
ssWltMc' tatue,-N sogo w, sneep--
~ xsW4 w, Lamps-N iego w. Hogs-
bu.cheIs anu shipperA' 20 teVo Do COM
mon 70 svmo eV c...
EAs' eOr N-o.-Sa.uel EXPORT cat
ee 81 1905 80 shipping steers, 80 Ib@
W. DutHh"r sl ee'.,e, 20 eV%S 90 heliers'
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Round Backs.

A child compelled to sit still for a
long time In one position n--during les
son hours, for instance-is very apt to
comfort its body into injurious pos
lures, and If this goes on unheeded.
especially If the child Is at all weakly.
some kind of permanent and mischiev-
GUS result is almost sure to follow.
1t is In this way that round backs.
which contract the lungs and often
lead to consumption. curvature of the
spine. pigeon chests and such very
common deformitles. frequently arise.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21

A child's first tooth should not be
pulled until 1t fairly drops at the
touch. II 1t Ii pulled from the jaw be.
fore the permanent tooth is we'll
formed the jaw shrinks. When the
permanent tooth appears. being larger
than Its predecessor, II does not find
the proper room which growth Of the
Jaw would otherwise give. and the re-
suit ia ugly. overlapping teeth. so dis
figuring, so painful and SO costly to
remedy.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Sunshine For Childhood.

Every mother should give due
thought to the situation OF the rooms
she Is to use for the children. The day
nursery should always be on the south
side Of the house. where part Of the
day It 10 flooded In sunshine. and
where the north winds do not reach 1t,
The night nursery should always be
the quietest room In the house. and
should face north. for babies should
have absolute quiet to sleep In and
plenty OF cold fresh air.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
An Amusina Game.

Most mothers are sometimes at
loss for new ways of amusing the lit
tie ones. The game of hold fast" Is
one that they win appreciate. The
only requisite is a number If lengths
of tape, all of the same number Of
inches. or IL the tape is not at hand
cut silesia or any cotton goods into
narrow strips and use this. The per-
son who leads the game holds one end
of each of the tapes, The opposite end
of each strip is held by some other
player. and all players other than the
leader form semicircle. which the
leader himself must stand facing.
When the leader says hold fast" all
players must let go their tapes. and
when he says LET gor' they must, on
the contrary. hold them fast. Any one
obeying the commands literally. as
some are sure TO do. must pay forfeits.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
German GRATING Wax.

Take in proportion one pound rosin,
half a pound beeswaX. one ounce tai
low, half an ounce venetian turpentine
(the last 10 prevent running in hot
weather.. Place all in vessel and
boil. Stir well, and when thoroughly
melted pour the whole mass into cold
water. When cooled Off somewhat
work well and form into sticks. This
is an old German recipe and one of
the best
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
ACCUSED BY DAUGHTER
sndIana Farmer Roughly Handled by
Indignant Nelghbors.

Butlerville. Ind, April 2O.-Marcus
d. Tyler. farmer. is in critical con-
dition as the result of having been
terribly mutilated by a mob, mem
bers of which dragged him from his
buggy into an open field. Tyler, al.
most unconscious from the loss of
blood. made his way home. Testi.
mony of Tyler's daughter, after Tyler
rad been arrested and charged with
attacking her. is said to have been
responsible for the attack
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Ball. and RnIl.-

Once the church bells made me mad.
Reckless and despalrlngi
Even ret me, II Is sad
To admit II. swearing.
Now listen TO their song.
Such my iron nerve Is.
And. whata more. IN be along
To next Sunday service.
What has wrought this sudden change
In my constitution?
What has made that passion strange
Suffer diminution?
Why. 'tis sweet Mamie rings each chime
Hence the quick correction.
What In others was a crime
is In her perfection
st. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Mo Profit In Poor Feed.

Some stock owners argue that musty.
burned hay that is little TOO far gone
to feed TO the horses is plenty good
more roughage than the horse, will eat
1t when they can get nothing else. But
the unoffending COW is sure to get her
revenge In the milk pail for that kind
of treatment.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
y Ss,ssy %sssy
Wedding
At Gambler

wedding
At Gambler
One OF the prettiest social events
Of the season was the wedding Of Mr..
Clifford Russell Brentlinger Of Mt
Vernon of Mt. Vernon and Miss Rach-
ael Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson of Gam
bier, which occurred at the Church of
the Holy Spirit at Gambler on We'd
nesday, evening, the ceremony being
performed by DR.. George F. Smythe
of Gambler. The maid of honor was
Miss Olive Carlisle and the brides
maids were Miss Hazel Vail of Cleve-
land and Miss Helen Thompson OF
Gambler, the latter being sister of
the bride. The ushers were Messrs.
Clell Brentlinger, James Plat, Arthur
Thompson and Ralph Porch. Mr..
Bert ID. Humbert of Mt. Vernon acted
as best man. The wedding was at
tended by large number of friends
and relatives of the bride and groom.
The church was beautifully decorated
with ferns and white carnations.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception for the bride and groom
was given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. b. Thompson, over one hundred
guests being present. The house was
prettily decorated with white carna-
tions, palms and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brentlinger left We'd
nesday night for a several days wed.
ding trip after which they will make
their home on North Main street of
this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21

Philadelphia. Pa, April 20-Scien-
lists from all parts of the United
States and Canada are in attendance
at the general meeting Of the Ameri-
can Philosophical Society, which open
ed here today for a session extending
over three days, One Of the most inter
esting features of the convention will
be lecture Of Prof. svante Arrhen-
ius of Stockholm, on the physical con.
dition of the planet Mare.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21

With plenty Of clover hens will re-
quire little other feed so long as the
clover lasts, but as fe%iis are very
fond of this plant they must be moved
from place to place IL their numbers
are very large or the clover win be
eaten of too clean.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21

Here's special rule of conduct
for business Office. When a man
comes in and says he wants to talk
to you for only two minutes don't
allow him to sit down, even.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Emsraanex Nlnht i.iaht.

If you run short of night lights try
this: Take wax candle. cover tho
top, which has been burnt level, with
a thin layer OF salt. leaving only the
blackened end of the wick exposed.
Light the candle. and II viii give q
faint but steady light all night.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
ostriohs. In Cana colonx.

Cape Colony has not permitted the
expectation OF ostriches or eggs for
several years on the ground that such
expectation would endanger her SUI
premacy In the feather market.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21

Birthday
Surprise

Mr.. Charles Banks OF West Walnut
street was agreeably surprised on
Monday evening. April 18th, it being
his birthday anniversary, by host Of
his friends, who brought delicious re-
freshments and a post card shower,
The evening was spent in games and
social chat. All departed late after
most enjoyable evening, wishing him
many hapy returns OF the day
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
lmprovIno tho Sheen Flock,

Selection of n sire is of the greatest
importance in the breeding OF a profit
able flock OF sheep. Here Is where we
look for the Improvement of our dock,
and therefore the greatest caro- rests
on the s0lection.-W. A, McHasvw.
Wisconsin.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Enjoyable
Dance

The members of the Knights of Co
lumbus entertained with dance in
their hall on Wednesday evening
About thirty couples were present and
the evening was delightfully."- spent.
A buffet luncheon was served. The
music was furnished by Mild's or
chestra.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Entertained
AZ Cnarfa

Rev. and Mrs. l.. C. Lewis enter
tanned the senior class of the Sparta
High school at their home in Sparta
on Wednesday evening. The even
ing was very pleasantly spent playing
games. Delicious refreshments were
served
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
Our FURNISHING De-
PARTMENT is com-|

plete and prices veryl
small. Come and cast
your eye on these won
derful bargains:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-04-21
PANTS

Come and get a pair
while the selection is good
and prices are small.
$1.50, while they last. .79c
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
FREE ENTERTAINMENTs.

There is always more or less de-
mand on the part of the people who
attend state fairs for interesting en-
tertainments incident to them that
will be free This is reasonable. The
bulk of the out of town patrons of
fair and their number is generally
large, have to pay their good money
for railroad fare. Most of them have
to board and lodge themselves during
their stay at the fair. The admission
to the fair, seats in the grandstand,
and extra admissions for the large
and special attractions have to be at
reasonable figure because of the big
expenses involved. This makes a visit
to a fair cost a tidy little sum. but for
which full value is given, and which
none of the spenders regret. They
more than get their moneys worth, if
the fair is of proper proportions, as
the one at Topeka is going to be. There
is little wonder, though, under these
circumstances that there is a demand
for free entertainment.
And in this particular, Topeka is
going to provide the unusual this year.
On Tuesday night, there will be staged
on the streets of Topeka as an incident
to the Semi Centennial celebration, a
float parade that will compare more
than favorably with anything of it's
kind that has ever been put forth in
this part Of the country, the Priest of
Pallas parade at Kansas City. Mo-, in
Guided A round dozen of these floats
will be distinguished by representative
Kansas girls from as many different
localities in the state. And the express
sion Representative Kansas girls is
comprehensive1y significant of all that
is fairest in womanhood. Many bands
will participate in the parade The
streets along its line of march will
blaze brightly with red-fre. 1t will be
a sight worth seeing and long to be
remembered.
Then on Friday night there is to be
the great frolic of the Karnival
Knights. This is also to be the occa-
sion of another float parade. but ex-
cept for the magnificent float on which
will ride the Carnival Queen and her
encourage. the floats of Friday night
will be uprOariously funny affairs, in
contrast to the floats of beauty in the
Tuesday night parade. The bands will
also be out on Friday night and there
will also be a big crowd of Karnival
Knights in wondrous costumes to help
out with the merry-making.
These will be free entertainments
for fair week that will be without a
parallel in comparison with the free
attractions that have been offered this
year in the state fair towns in the
other states in the central west where
big agricultural expositions have been
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
AYHAWKER JOTS

VIII Sick of Gaylord is quite hearty
enough to be at work building fine
barn on his premises.
According to the Greeting published
! at that place, Americus needs tran
STORY surveyor, a lawyer of the same
kind and migratory photographer
Says the lola Register: After a man
has worked hard and behaved himself,
and saved his money and stood by his
friends for about forty years, people
begin to say: How lucky he is
Some good advice from the Home
Circle Column of the Havensville Re
view which probably will not be heed
ed very extensively: Consider that your
visitors come to see you and not your
pantry.
There are $3.50 Kansas girls in the
cooking classes carried on by the State
Agricultural College, and the Kinsley
Graphic thinks they ought to provide
the next generation of young men with
wives who can cook well, and are fond
of it.
John Conway of the Norton Cham
pion believes it is possible to get rich
quick by growing cucumbers. A little
tract 25x20 feet, near Norton, yielded
a profit of $110 this season. Mr.. Con-
way figures that this is at the rate of
$1.676.76 an acre. or $268,29O per
quarter section.-Neodesha Register.
The Beattie Eagle devotes a full
column of it's valuable space to nam
ing "Our Officers" President Taft
leads the list, of course, and then fol-
low the principal federal, state, county,
township, and city officers. and the list
concludes with the officers of School
District ga comprehensive list, in
deed.
The grandchildren of the Elk Falls
mean man. reports the Elk Falls Re
flector, complain that grandma had
gathered a nice big mess of late roast
ing ears and cooked them splendid: but
grandpa picked out all the good plump
ears and fed them to the pigs, leaving
only the nubbins and imperfect ears for
dinner.
Child stories, related by the Atchi-
son Weekly Globe: A mother sent her
little boy upstairs to bed. A few min
utes later she called up to inquire if he
could find his nightgown. mo, NAM
ma he called down. I'm going to
bed raw A boy asked his
mother whether the bottle in her bed
room contained bay rum. She told him
it was mucilage. That's probably
why 1 can't get my hat Off" was his
reply.
Something new in the way Of a rea-
the Americus Greeting: When a mans
sick and grouchy if he is an honest
man he feels like figuring up his bank
account and how much he owes to see
If he pay it. If he is dishonest he tries
to see how many of the men that he
owes he can beat out of 1t. Lots of
peoples dishonesty is due to their
stOmachS