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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
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Mrs. Lydia Miller has returned
home after spending the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. Jack Critchfeld at
Bangs.
Mrs. Fred Henwood surprised her
father with o birthday party Monday
evening. It was his 18th birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burris, Mr.. and
Mrs Proper and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. d. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Wag-
ner and daughter, Mae, Mr. and Mrs,
James Henwood and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Robinson and children
were the invited guests. The evening
was spent with music and refresh
ments were served, A Jolly good time
was had by all.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Critohheld, Mrs
Carl Crltchfleld and Miss Dortha
Critchdeld of Bangs visited Mr. and
Mrs c. D, Smith Wednesday.
Mrs, Oscar Boiling and children OF
Howard visited Mr. and Mrs. Eliza
Boiling Sunday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
FOR LOWER TAX RATES

In it's campaign for lower tax rates,
the state tax commission has advised
that public meetings be held for the
tudget commissionSsand the tax levy
ing officials, so that the people who
foot the bills may have an opportuni-
ty to say just how much money they
shall contribute to the expenses Of the
local governments.
Six county auditors, Robert . Alex
ander, of Ross county; Frank Fortune,
Of Ashtabula county; John Dalton, of
Richland county; Charles A. Morelock,
OF Union county; w. V. Aldrich, of
Delaware county and Hugo +. Schneld.
er, of Montgomery county, have taken
the lead in this movement, and have
announced they Will cooperate in any
plan laid for the lowering OF tax rates.
They say they will not use the in
creased valuations to extract more
money from the property owners, but
Will use the increases to lower rates.
The tax commission takes the posi-,
ton that rates Will be lower, if they
are fixed in public-before the people
who pay taxes-than IL they are fixed
behind closed doors On the other
hand, IL u public official can show a
necessity for more money, the people
viii grant It,
Rates are made in this manner Lo,
cal officials such as township trus.
tees, boards OF education and munic'
pal councils submit to the county budg
ct commission estimates of money
needed In too many instances, these
estimates have been allowed and the
| rates fixed.
The tax commission plans to have
| public meetings in every taxing dis
| trict In the state. When possible
these should be held in school houses
so that figures can be put on the black
bOards in plain view Of the property
owners. The valuation for 1913, the
late and the amount Of money used IN
that year are first to be put down
! thon the amount of the duplicate fol
this year and the amount of money re
Guested are to be put down underneath
for comparison. If an increase is ask
ed. the question can be discussed be
fore the people. Down In Ross coun
ty the plan has been tried ana few
local officials care to ask for money
In front OF the property owners Low
rates have followed
The tax commission win later is
sue complete instructions for these
public meetings.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

The retirement Of Senator Burton
from the Republican Senatorial con
test and his refusal to be a candidate
for second term leaves EM Senator
Horaker in practical possession OF the
ield This ls as IL should be- No
good citizen can fail TO be imbued with
the idea that the sooner the fight be.
tween Progressiyeism and Standpat.
ism can be fought TO finish the bet.
Ter Tor the State and Nation. In Ex
Senator Foraker Is personiHed all u
the strength and character Of Stand
patism. His nomination by the Repub
lean party for United States Senator
should be welcomed by Democrats nc
less than by standpa,ters His Demo
cratic opponent viii stand for progress
and thus the issue is clearly defined
With Foraker q candidate va shall
know whether It Is ohio's desire tc
advance or retreat. so forward or back
Rard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

Bill and John owned adjoining
farms. At the end of one year each
had $500 cash as net profits. Bin i'm
'mediately put this money into 10 acres
more land and fenced 1t securely. John
bought 500 worth OF implements, $3.50
worth of livestock and put $3.50 in the
bank Next year both raised about the
same crops to the acre. But where
Bill had $5O0-net profit, John had $3.50,
What had happened?
Why, this; John Increased his work
ing capital. He was able to buy labor
to advantage with cash and meet 9th
er running and emergency expenses
easily. So his cost of production came
down. Bill increased his fixed invest
ment He had more land to work,
less money to work IT, ard had to bor-
row for wages and emergencies. So his
production costs went up.
A study from this particular angle
was recently made on 80 dairy farms
in Wisconsin, says the Country Gen
tleman. The smallest profit was found
Oh Is farms with S6.5 per cent fixed
Investment and only 1875 per cent
wording capital The largest profit
came to six farms with 66.7 per cent
fixed investment aud 1873 per cent
working capital. All along the line
profits increased pretty much in pro
portion to the working capital for un
uning the farm Laud, buildings, fenc
es, drainage and the like are 6Ned in
vestments Tools, livestock, seed, fer
tilizer, labor and cash are working
capital.
The total value Of American farms
In the last census was $4,000, ,OOO, 900
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
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AT HOME
Before the state provided oompeusa.
ton for sufferers from Industrial ac-
cidents, premiums paid by Ohio en-
p!oyers for that purpose yielded 81
100000 of profit each year to the prl-
1ate liabality companies, while the suf,
'erers only obtained compensation IN
extreme cases
Under the workmens compensation
act that S2,OOO,0OO Is being kept in the
pocketbooks OF the Ohio employers,
and the workmen ara compensated for
All accidents. The rates first establish
ed by the state Industrial commission
we're lower than those Of the private
liability insurance companies. and
there mas been two reductions, al.
ready The announcement has just
been made of a third reduction within
The next two months to take enect
July l.
Experts employed IN the rating de
partment OF the bureau have been
Keeping a close tan On all claims filed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
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FRIENDSHIP
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The Easter program given by the
Sunday school Sunday evening was a
very interesting one and listened to
by large and attentive audience.
Mrs. MARBLE of Mt. Vernon spent
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Robt,
Paxton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F. Brown were
the guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. r. Sockmau of Green Valley,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Marvin Purdy has returned
home after spending few days with
relatives near Martlnsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Brown, Jr., and
little daughter Whine spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. w, Fl.
Brown
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

There have been no state treasury
fcandals under Democratic state ad
riinistrations, no skyscrapers have
been built In Columbus with interest
earnings on public moneys illegally
deposited, az was the case under the
Republican regime, Democratic state
areasurers have earned 100000 Of in
terest for the people by honestly de
rositing the state balance at competi
tive bidding
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

BE quite sure than one of the Eek.
pensiye and annoying state commits
sions' which the Republicans viii
abolish II they get into power will be
the one having to do with the work.
mems compensation awards The liza
b'lity insurance companies want a re-
turn on the lnvestmentthey made last
year. 1t was many thousands OF dol
lars and most OF il went to machine
itepubllcans.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
THE BLIND won'r SEE

having recklessly charged the state
s1ainHis,ration with preparing TO spend
s2as s00O,o 900 IN 1914. former Senator
Foraker finds himself confronted with
ihe correcting statement OF Auditor Of
State A. " Donahey. who certainly
knows more about ohos finances than
the senatorial candidate. Auditor
Donahey's calculations. taken from the
records, show tnat The exponses wiz
7'e less in 1914 than they were in 1873
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Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Donahey of Ga.
lena are visiting relatives here.
Mr. Clarence Ashcraft is very ill
with sciatic rheumatism.
Mr. Earl Burch sold a fine load OF
hogs last week.
Several from here attended the Pen
ny social at Jug Run school house
Saturday night.
Mr.. Percy Donahey and Clyde
Thompson made business trip to Ga
lena this week.
Mrs. Addie Rinehart, Mrs. Lola
Thompson and Mrs. Edith Donahey
and little daughter Otta spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Mary Kirk.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

Examine this sample brick One OF
Dan Hanna's papers JUMPED on Cover
Ior Cox for denying the people Of
Ohio" referendum on the Green coal
screening bill. Editor Dan is also in
the coal mining business lie forgot
though, to look at the law books In his
haste. Daniel has until May 10 to call
for referendum on the measure No
charge for information.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
SENATE HEARINGS
en- PROHIBITION

Washington, d. c.. April 16-A sub
committee of the Senate Committee
on JudiciayS today began series OF
public hearings on the various resolu-
tions peiIding to provide a Constitu-
tional amendment for national pro
hlbition. The subcommittee is COM
posed Of Senators Chiffon of West
Virginia, Dillingham; of Vermont, Bor-
an OF Idaho, Shields of Tennessee,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

No American mother has been called
Upon TO send her boy 10 die In blood
stained Mexico in order TO save the in
vestments of big business" in Wall
Street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
DR.. ANNA H. SHAW

TO SPEAK IN ROME
New York, April 16-The Rev. Anna
Howard Shaw, president of the Nation
al American Woman's Suffrage Associ-
alton sailed today for Europe to at.
tend the meeting of the international
Council of Women which is to hold
It's sessions in Rome durnig the sec.
ond week in May. Dr. Shaw has ac.
cepted an invitation to address the
gathering
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

Stick pin here! The expected
fight on the benehcent rural school
laws had its beginning In the Office Of
a Cincinnati corporation lawyer who
lives many miles from q country
school house.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

over ESQ claims for injuries sustain
ed by Ohio workingmen are being al
lowed daily by the State Liability Com
mission under the workmen's compen-
.sation act.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

How goes 1t brother?" is the mu-
tual greeting of Boies Penrose and
Joseph Foraker as they shake hands
across the Pennsylvania line.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

Invitations are out for the Progress
sives to come back but the standpat-
ters are getting all the places on the
/. ticket.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

1t seems that John d. Rockefeller is
Going to use the taxes he won't pay in
Ohio to break the strike at HIS coal
mines in Colorado.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

An old time State Treasurer is at
the head of the Foraker bureau at the
Capital Turn around, boys, we're go
ing back!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

When Roosevelt enters Ohio he will
find Fighting Joe" looking him in the
eye.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17

No Titanic disaster for Burton. He's
the first one ashore. ..,...
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-17
RECEIVED AT
3 FL AU SO COLLECT MI
FL NEW YORK Ny APL IS


ARRIVED THIS MORNING
PEOPLE VERY
TO GO AT ONCE
A COLORS
TAFFETAS AND MOIRES VERY
LINE TO SELL FOR TWELVE
BALMAOAANS IN BIG
HERE A LOT OF NOVELTIES SHOWN
GREAT CONFIDENCE THE LARGEST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
NINETY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE
A May Party Given in Honor of
Ira Purdy by Order of East
crn Star.

A delightful time was enjoyed by
members of Rainbow Chapter, Order
of Eastern Star Thursday evening,
May Z, 1914, in honor of brother Ira
Purdy's 95th birthday An interesting
program was carried out in his HON
or. Mr.. Purdy was presented with a
So gold piece and basket of beau
tiful flowers. by Mrs. G. W. Merrill,
Worthy Matron, in a charming MAN.
her. The recipient responded with
cordial appreciation and thanks. On
behalf Of the Masonic Lodge, Chas.
Kellogg, presented Brother Purdy
with a beautiful gold headed came,
upon which the brother could lean
in his constantly increasing years.
This service was touching and hear
tily endorsed by every member pres
emit. AT the close of the prepared
program, the lodge was closed and
delightful lunch was served i'm beau-
tiful May baskets prepared for this
occasion. A large handsome birth
day cake, was the centerpiece of the
table. About sixty members We're
present and all extended brother Pur-
dy congratulations for continued
health and prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
The 14-INCH GUNS OF THE
TEXAS" AND NEW YORK

On opposite sides Of one of the
piers at the Brooklym Navy Yard land
exactly abreast of each other are the
two latest additions to our Navy the
dreadnCughts ''New York and ''Dex-
as, the former built by the Govern
ment at the Brooklyn yard, and the
Texas" recently from the hands of
her builders at Newport News. Both
ships are receiving their finishing
touches before sailing for Mexican
waters. The most interesting and nov
Ell feature about these ships is their
main armament, which, in the case OF
each ship, consists of ten 14-inch
guns. The 14-inch gun has never be
fore been mounted ON ship of our
Navy. Preceding the New York"
and Texas were the wyoming
and Arkansas and each of these
ships carries twelve 12-inch gums in
six turrets. Although the New York
and Texas carry less gums by
CNo. IIISy lIdFS d I6ctf I0I UEOoISICt7,
for the increase of two inches in the
caliber means a very large increase
in the power of the gums. The As
caliber, Pinch gun fires a shell
weighing $40 pounds with a muzle
energy of 4S,98 foot-tons, and it cam
penetrate 1872 inches of Krupp armor
at 10. 900 yards. The 50-caliber 12-
inch gun, which is, of course, five
feet longer than the one just men,
toned, fires am 870-pound shell, with
a nuZzle energy of 61,6 ga foot-tons,
and it can penetrate 1875 inches Of
armor at 10000 yards The 45-cali-
Der 14--inch gun fires a 1 400 pound
shell with a muzzle energy of Co.,
6S7 foot toms, amid at 10000 yards it
will penetrate 1873 inches of Krupp
armor. The penetration, it will be
observed, is very little greater than
that of the Pinch, but the bursting
charge of high expensive contained by
the 14-ineh shell is very much larger
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
TOO MUCH MAIL is
lNC0NPLETELY ADDRESSED
Postmaster Nash Makes Public An
nouncement From Head of Postof-
flee Department at Washington.

Postmaster Nash has received a
circular issued by the first assist
amt postmaster general calling upon
all postmasters to bring home to the
people the great need of properly yand
completely addressing all mail mat
ter $50 that same can be delivered
with the greatest dispatch and ac-
curacy. A very large percentage of
the mail is incorrectly, improperly
and illegibly written, with the re-
suit that considerable mail is delay
ed in delivery, besides taking up
much time of the postoffice force, try
ing to locate such mail. The effici-
ency of the postoffice department is
thus seriously interfered with.
Address should be plainly written
Invariably the first name should be
written out in full, for instance, Mr..
John Brown. DON'T address letter J.
Brown, because there may be a John
Brown, Joseph Brown, Jacob Brown
etc, in the same family or in the
same building to which a letter is
addressed The address should be
written in full, giving street and mum
Der, city and state 1t should not be
Left to the pOstoffice department to
supply street and number This all
takes time and interferes with the
work of the postoffice force Furth-
er the full RETURN address should be
put in the upper left hand corner of
the envelope. This will insure return
of letter to sender in case it cannot
be delivered and will avoid the adj
vertising of the letter and the event
ual sending to the dead letter office;
from there to be returned to the Wri-
ter, all of which means an unneces-
sary expense and burden upon the de
partment and which can be avoid
ed if letters are correctly addressed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
SHALL WE HAVE 1915
CONVENTION OF EAGLES?

AT the last meeting of the F'rater-
nal Order of Eagles, held this week,
two young men from Biron We're Civ
en- a ride on the goat Following the
initiation ceremonies, a banquet was
served. A committee was appointed
to see the business; men of the city
and see what support could be OBJ
tanned from them in the event that
the 1915 state convention of Eagles
could be secured for this city
The state convention of Eagles
will be held in Amigo June % and
"A, this year. 1t is believed that
Grand Rapids has an excep tionally
good show for the 1915 convention
just how strong am effort will be
made to secure it will depend upon
the support received from the bust
ness men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
EXPLANATORY INFORMATION

The Carnegie Institute of Dechnol-
oSy has established a course to fit
young men to become dramatic writ
ers and critics and in general quail
fies them for being art critics. This
is four years course, and when com
pleted, the graduate is supposed to
be qualified to take a place as gem
eral art critic ON Metropolitan
daily
James GayGlor had entered upon
this course at the beginning of this
year AID would have completed the
first year in about six weeks more if
he had lived.
An epidemic of scarlet fever pre-
walls at Pittsburg and four pupils
of the school were taken DOWN with
this disease the same day that he
was taken sick He never travelled
with a troupe, but dramatic work in
all it's lines is ONE of the objective
points of that department of the
institution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
AUTOMOBILE CAUGHT FIRE

The back firing in the carburetter
in the automobile owned by Charles
kellogg was the cause of the fire
alarm Friday. Mr.. kellogg start
ed to crank the engine when it back
fired and set fire to the gasoline in
the carburetter. Mr.. Kellogg tried to
smother the fire with a robe, but did
not succeed. He then pushed the car
out of the garage into the street, and
applied a chemical fire extinguisher.
The fire department was notified that
it was not needed. The damage to
the automobile consists, so far as is
now known, of a damaged carburet-
ter and blisters on the hood caused
by the heat The damage is fully
covered by insurance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
COMFORTING WORDS
Many Grand Raids Household Will
Find Them So.

Find Them So.
To have the pains and aches of a
bad back removed-to be entirely
free from annoying, dangerous uri-
nary disorders, is enough to make
any kidney sufferer grateful. The
following advice of one who has
suffered will prove comforting words
to hundreds of Grand Rapids read
ers.
Mrs H. Carlson, 1923 Chase street,
Grand Rapids, Wis, says: 1.-TWO in
our home have had good results from
Doan's Kidney Pills. Whenever any
of these people have needed a kid
ney medicine, Doan's Kidney Pills
have been used, and we have found
that they never fail. While neither
person has had to stop work or has
been seriously troubled, both have
been subject to spells of backache,
pains and lameness and other kid
ney disorders. Doan's Kidney Pills
have been taken at these times, and
the prompt and sure relief they have
brought gives us reason to praise
them highly"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney reH1edy-get
Doan's Kidney PiIls-the same that
Mrs. Carlson had Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
DINNER AND BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. A. B. Bever and Mrs. Rather
inc Collins entertained at a six-thir-
ty o'clock dinner, and bridge party
Monday evening in honor of Miss
Loretta Mccarthy at the home of
Mrs. Collins ON First ST. n.
The dinner was a four course at
fair. Covers were laid for thirty.
The decorations were in red tulips
and white daisies Naomi Collins,
Roma Bever and Archie Collins as
sisted in the serving. Following the
DINNER, the evening was pleasantly
spent in playing bridge. Miss Ruth
McCamley. received first faVors and
Miss Mollie Stahl received the CON
ISOLATION prize
The out of town guests were: Mrs.
Robert Morseyo of Stevens Point; Miss
Margaret Sullivan, of Merrill, and
Miss Mollie Stahl, of Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14

This desire ON eyeryoneis part
makes our city more beautiful. 1t
acts as drawing card for outsiders to
come and mkae their home among
us. Our main streets are now being
swept and washed and kept clean.
The city workmen are all busy anx-
iouS to keep our city streets in good
order, free from all stones. sticks.
paper, rubbish of any kind. We hope
the employees in the stores will burn
up everything possible and keep it
up off the streets. A little care on
the part of everyone will accomplish
great results. Paint your store build
ings and residence and keep your
properties up and it will add &c The
value of them. The cleanup spirit
pervades our city and we hope it
will continue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1914-05-14
LEMONWEIR CONVENTION

The first religious convention to
meet in Adams began it's sessions
at 4:3O Wednesday afternoon, with
an unusually large and enthusiastic
attendance for the first day of a
religious meeting. 1t is customary to
begin the afternoon session at two,
but because of the time of the trains
it WAS not convenient to follow the
custom at this convention.
Rev. w. NJ Ellis, principal of the
Endeavor Academy, at Endeavor, call
ed the convention to order yand Rev.
Lacey, pastor of the Congregational
church at Enldeayor, was chosen sec
rotary. The first session was taken
up with organization and the routine
of church and convention business.
The ladies of the church served
lunch in the church parlors, which
helped 20 get all better acquainted
The evening session opened with
prayer service led by the pastor Of
the Adams church. Rev. L. H. Keller,
Superintendent of Congregational
Churches of Wisconsin, gave am adj
dress upon UNCONVENTIONAL loyalty fol
lowed by a sermon by Rev. R. J.
Locke, pastor of the Congregational
church of Grand Rapids, from the
text, Behold I make all things
new. The evening session closed
with the communion service led by
Rev. H. w Carter, d. D., of Madison
superintendent of Home Missions of
Wisconsin Miss Maurine Williams
gave a violin solo, Adams County
Press