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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
FEAR
Increase OF PelIagFa In The
Southern States

Jackson, Miss, July 29--One of the
most alarming conditions ever faced
by a state government is the pellagra
situation in Mississippi. The death
rate from the dread hook-worm has
jumped Al per cent in this state dur
ing one year. From 795 fatalities in
1913, the pellagra victims jumped in
numbers in 1914 to 1,192.
The disease is now the third in
mortality in the state, being exceeded
in deadly results only by tuberculosis
and pneumonia. But, more alarming
than this, is the fact that many thou
sands of others are sufferers of the
lingering disease, with little relief at
hand. There were reported to the
state authorities nearly 1000 cases
OF pellagra during the past year, most.
ly among the poor of the state.
The cure for pellagra according to
the United States health bureau is q
plain case of diet. The patients need
only fresh meat, eggs and milk to
drive the disease from their systems.
This conclusion was reached after ex-
tensive experiments carried on with
Mississippi patients by the govern
ment health service.
To meet the situation with the best
weapons at hand, the state board of
health has sent out its warning
throughout the state, calling for the
production of peas and beans for the
table. That field peas and navy beans
will supply the proteid elements that
are lacking in other foods in common
Use in this states and effect cures of
sufferers from pellagra, is the opinion
of the state board of healh BY boil
ing the peas or beans to mush and
feeding them several times day to
the affected, long step will be taken
toward providing the necessary food
that will drive out the disease.
Louisiana is equipping hospital
for the further experiment of physic-
ians with pellagra victims. The state
will test the views of the U. S. health
service as to the food cure, and will
ascertain whether the disease is COM
municable. Pres. Bowling of the
Louisiana state board of health de-
clares the disease is not catching un-
der proper sanitary care, although
other prominent physicians in New
Orleans believe it is spreading by
communication.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Warman of
Mt. Vernon visited over Sunday with
the latter's parents.
Mrs. Jane Holtz returned home
Monday, after spending several days
with relatives near Vanatta and New
ark.
Mr. and Mrs. White of Howard
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
Hoss.
Mrs. Sarah Hall of Hunts Station
was the guest of Mrs. Belle Hess Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mercer spent
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. Stone
hooker
Mrs. Goldie Wolfe of Danvile is
spending the week with her aunt
Miss. Roselle Melck is visiting her
brother, Floyd, and family, near Utica.
Mrs. Rebecca Stricken returned
home Tuesday from a several days
visit with her daughter near Gambler.
The Misses Clara McCamment and
Lottie Rice visited Miss Ella Hall a
few days.
Mrs. Kate Cummins and children
spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs.
Iva Rine.
Mrs. Gorsuch of Gambler called on
Mrs. Robert Melick Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. Harvey Hull returned Monday
to his home in Akron, after spending
the past week with his parents, DR..
and Mrs. Hull
Mrs. Talitha Melick, Mr.. and Mrs.
Salisbury, and son, Robert. and friend,
Miss Parker, of Mt. Vernon, motored
to Bladensburg Sunday and called on
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Horn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Ashcraft spent Sunday
in Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hull entertained
the following at dinner Sunday: Mr..
and Mrs. George Warman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. N. Hull, Mr.. Harry Hull, and
Harmon Norris.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

The German government systemat-
fcally applies the doctrine of rest cure
to wOrnout soldiers. 1t Is the highest
form of economy. One needs but to
follow the narrative of army move
ments In any great war to discover
how often great enterprises so awry
because some big army unit is too ex-
hausted to make good. "Stonewall"
Jackson had IA novel but effectual way
of resting his famous foot cavalry"
on hard campaign. Whenever the
column halted, even for a brief spell,
he ordered his men to lie down, "and
lie down fiat" That posture rested
heart and spine, and shortly the men
who were staggering under fatigue be-
fore got up fresh for another spurt
If few minutes helped some, then
day or a week out OF the nerve rack
Ang turmoil Is n godsend.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Russia wants all her surplus furs
for the troops the coming winter, aud
the government has prohibited the ex-
portatlon of them. About onc-third of
the finest furs come from Russin and
are distributed through London Al
though this resource will be cut off,
the Toronto Mail says the trappcrs OF
the northwest will gladly supply the
market Hudson bay furs have been
at discount when Russia unlOaded
her surplus upon I.0ndon. In fact, last
year the Canadian dealers had no mar,
ket for their stock. SO again "lts an
ill wind that blows nobody good"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Unused silver will keep bright II laid
away In box of flour.
A long handled buttonhook should be
kept In the laundry to clean the lint
from the tub outlets.
To renew the luster Of morocco or
any Other leather apply the white OF
an egg with sponge.
IL milk Is used instead OF water
when mixing mustard for the table 1t
will look fresh for several days.
The following are some of the best
fruits for jelly, given in order: Cur
rant, crabapple, apple, ounce, grape.
blackberry and raspberry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Esealoped Crab Meat.

To each cupful of haked crab meat
add half cupful of breadcrumbs,
salt, pepper, three tablespoonfuls of
melted butter ana two of cream and
the beaten white Of one egg. Toss to.
Gether lightly and put into well but
tered ramekins, Sprinkle few
crumbs and bit of grated English
cheese on top and bake to delicate
brown. Garnish with fresh parsley
and serve with tiny hot biscuits.
Shrimps also are excellent cooked In
the same way.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

A kitchen novelty which will interest,"
q great many women is bread board
with gauge and guide mounted upon
one end for the purpose Of enabling the
housewife or servant to cut the bread
In even and uniform slices. 1t often
happens that the success or failure Of
a dinner party depends on the amount
Of attention that Is given to such de-
tails as the slicing Of the bread, and
this little device takes care Of this mat
ter, and 1t is not every woman who
can perform this task to her own satis-
faction. All will agree that the bread
In nice even pieces Is much more invit-
Ing than when presented In irregular
chunks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
PLAN ROADWAY FROM
NEW ORLEANS TO WINNIPEG

New Orleans, La, July ga con.
ference will be held here this autumn
to formally launch the proposed JEFF.
ferson Highway Association, with the
object OF Fastening the construction
OF a highway between New Orleans
and Winnipeg, Canada. This great
roadway has been mapped out, and
much of it is already in excellent
shape. The new association will
work to bring about the building of
connecting links along the route.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
French Toast Sandwiches.

rrencn Toast Sandwiches.
French toast sandwiches are among
the favorite tea room novelties that
housewives find it easy to duplicate at
home. These sauted slices of bread,
put together in pairs, with any prefer
red filling have the advantage Of being
adaptable to any of the three meals of
the day, while their particular mission
Is to afford something little out Of the
ordinary for the Sunday night tea table
or the after theater supper. The occa-
sion must decide what filling is ap-
propriate and whether the French toast
sandwich shall be served crisp and dry
from the griddle or accompanied by a
suitable sauce.
The novelty consists in the fact that
after the sandwich is made 1t is press
ed closely together and then dipped I'm
thin batter made in the proportion of
one beaten egg to half cupful of milk.
If the filling of the sandwich Is
savory mixture of egg. cheese, fish,
meat or fowl, pinch each of pepper
and salt should be added to the batter.
If, however, the sandwich has a sweet
filling, the batter should be slightly
sweetened and favored with tea
spoonful of sherry Cook the moisten-
ed sandwich on hot, well creased
griddle, browning first on one side and
then on the other. A shallow iron fry
ing pan will answer the same purpose
and olive oil will be found an excel
lent substitute for butter.
For those who like something more
than the ordinary breakfast of fruit,
cereal and eggs several variations of
the French toast sandwich will be
found appropriate to accompany the
made II little less moist than in the
popular dish known as creamed cod
fish, is an excellent filling for a break
fast appetizer of this kind Half fish
and half finely chopped hard boiled
egg makes an equally good mixture, or
little finely chopped cold boiled po-
tato may be used. Season well and
dip in batter. When thoroughly brown
ed OIL the griddlc serve hot, either with
or without n little white sauce.
A particularly appe,iziag combina-
ton, suited to serve at breakfast,
luncheon or Sunday night supper, calls
for equal parts of finely chopped cold
boiled ham ana tongue. This should
be seasoned with either French or Eng
lish mustard and moistened with lit
tie cream or rich milk.
Lovers of cheese will enjoy q hot
cheese sandwich with filling of sof.
tened cheese moistened with cream
and highly seasoned with Worcester
shire sauce and pnprika. The batter
should also he seasoned, and the fin
ished sandwich when toasted and serv.
ed piping hot should have much the
flavor of II Welsh rabbit.
AS n simple sweet course at luncheon
or family dinner French toast sand
wiches with fresh fruit or jam filling
will be found delicious.
The story goes that we are indebted
to thrifty housewife for this particu-
lar brand of toasted sandwiches. In
her endeavor to utilize an oversupply
Of dainty sandwiches prepared for an
afternoon tea the idea occurred to her
to brown few Of them on the griddle
for her luncheon the next day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Steamed Chocolate Puddina.

Two squares OF chocolate, an egg,
half cupful of sugar, cupful Of
milk, two cupfuls of flour, n table
spoonful of butter, two teaspoonfuls of
baking powder half Il teaspoonful Of
vanilla extract, Cream the butter and
sugar together, add the egg well beat
en-, the milk, -four, baking powder and
vanilla extract ana the chocolate melt
ed. Pour into n buttered mold cover
ed with buttcred paper and steam
steadily for two hours, Turn out, dee
crate with star of whipped cream
and serve with hard sauce.
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Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Schooley and
son. William, and daughter, Mary
Faye, and Mrs. Josie Morningstar
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G.
V. Mckee.
Mr.. Clarence McLarnan and Miss
Neva Wolfe spent Sunday with Mr..
Joseph Farmer and family of Martins
burg.
Those on the sick list are: Messrs.
Lester Melick, William Walcot, Mrs.
l.. A. Nethers and Mrs. Adam Scott.
Mrs. Glen Winterringer of Colum-
bus is visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Hoyman.
The farmers are busy harvesting
between the showers.
Mr.. William Hartsook and family of
Mt. Vernon and Mr.. George Stringfel-
low and family of Cavallo spent Sat
urday night and Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. George Hoyman.
Miss Rachie Beal was a Howard
visitor Saturday evening.
Mr.. George Ramsey and family
spent Sunday with MIR. Martin Ash
craft of Mt Zion.
Mr.. Fred Schooley and family and
Mrs. Josie Morningstar were calling
on Millwood relatives Saturday even
ing.
Misses Nellie and Alice Ramsey are
spending several weeks with their
grandfather, Mr.. Martin Ashcraft.
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The Bible school of Grove
church will hold an institute on Sun
oay, August 1. The morning session
VIII be at 10 o'clock and the evening
at o'clock. The institute will be
conducted by Wilfred II. McLain of
Cleveland, an expert Sunday school
man, and the Grove people are anx.
lous that his visit shall benefit other
schools as we'll as their own and ex-
tend an invitation to Bible school
workers of other nearby churches to
attend in order. that as many as DOS
sible may be profited by the work of
the day.
"**Dr. George +. Smythe will
preach at the Pleasant Valley chapel
on Sunday evening, August 1, at 1880
o'clock.
**The pastor, Rev. s. T. Allen.
Will preach at Beulah and Friendship
next Sunday at the usual hours. Com.
munion service at each place follow.
ing the preaching.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Probably majority Of thoughtful
people outside OF Mexico would like to
see the man Carranza given hnlf
chance to make good, Stubborn and
erratic he may be at times. but h!s
main course has been consistent A
better man can easily be imagined. bu'
the two years OF his leadership have
failed TO develop even the equal. to
say nothing Of the superior, OF Made
ro's avenger
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Porilrio Dlaz goes down In history ~
the "beneiicent dictator" OF Mexico
No champion would assert that he was
not dictator Because he was that
Madero drove him out. His bencllccnt
work, alas. has been undermined by
revolutions. Time alone can tell wheth
er benehcent and diclatoriH methods
can work together for the good of the
nation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Creamed Peas.

Shell the peas, add boiling water to
barely cover, cover the vessel closely
and cook twenty minutes or until ten
der, aiding salt ana pepper to season
when half done. Smooth "A level table
spoonful of -four In Il half cupful of
rich. sweet milk and pour slowly into
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Asparagus a la vinaiaretts.

Wash and scrapc the asparagus and
boil till tender. Drain, and while cool
Ing add highly seasoned French
dressing, to which may be added the
juice of an onion Place on ice to
chill When ready to serve drain.
place on lettuce leaves and cover with
mayonnalse made without mustard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
CARD oF THANKS

To our dear friends and neighbors
we wish to express our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation for their kind
and help in our sad bereave-
ment.
MRS. VIM. PARKER AND FAMILY.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

the peas, stirring constantly so 1t will
not lump, cook minute longer, remove
from the fire, add a spoonful or two OF
cream and a small lump of butter.
Stir until melted and serve at once.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

The high cost OF living seems TO have
come to stay I'm the United States. But
if the high cost for one element en-.
ables another element TO live relatively
better and easier the evil has It's bright
side.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Even the migratory birds have been
an doubt this season whether a sum
mer resort or n winter resort" was
the haven they were seeking.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Was II modesty or conceit when
Huerta said that the shoes he tried so
hard to fit in belonged to the greatest
man Mexico ever had-porlirio Diaz?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Switzerland rs pouring out gold. not,
like her neighbors in fight for ex-
istcnce. but TO maintain neutrality as
sae price Of existence.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Niee Dusinesn.

Il think I'll go into the real estate
business"
Looks good to you. eh?"
Yes; the real estate business seems
to be one In which two men can swap
property and both make money.-Lou.
lsville Courier-.Iournnl
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

The east has this consolation for the
temporary absence of the Liberty bell:
1t Is not out of the family.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Pity the national weather man in his
struggles to turn on Just the weather
his employers call for
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30
Natural Sequence.

"rhe prisoner was sunk in detection. "
what sank hlm?"
"The factthey rouldnt bail him ont"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-07-30

Why not say word now and then
for good dynamite?" The bad sor,
gets itself heard anyway.
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Resolutions Of Respect, Obituaries and
Cards Of Thanks, five cents per line.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-06
Cement Improvement

At the beginning Of 1915 there was
little new construction work In
sight, few cement manufacturers
felt optimistic concerning the out
look and some even prophesied q
further decline in volume OF busi-
ness for 1915.
The general developments OF the
early months of 1915 were not such
as 10 dispel the glooms from all Of
their lodging places, so that the rate
OF production Of many mills was cut
down below that OF shipments In
order 10 effect a partial clearance
of the large stocks that had accum-
ulated during 1914. In general. how
ever, there has been an improve
ment during the second quarter OF
1915. the rate OF production Of Port
land cement having gradually in
creased, and. although there are no
statistics available for the first half
year. IL Is believed that. as compared
with the corresponding period OF
1914. no appreciable gain or loss has
occurred. II this be true, then con-
ditions arise seriously to affect bust
ness, the next six months should
show an improvement over the frst
half Of the year.
The cement industry 10 particular
ly subject TO local conditions, espe.
ctailv IN INLAND hiafrtrfQ sinra GO
ment Is too bulky product to be
shipped In great quantities by rail
into competitive territory, except
under extraordinary circumstances.
Naturally. therefore, certain dis
tricts. such as those that produce
cotton. and those In witch industrial
agitation has recently checked prog
ress. have felt the depression more
keenly than the average localities,
while IN districts where large public
works are in progress, or where ad-
vantage 10 being taken OF the appar-
emily favorable prices OF structural
material In order TO push extensions
OF factories and new construction
work. the production and ship
Thus, the conditions In the cement
mountain states on the one hand and
New York, Pennsylvania. Ohio, West
Virginia and Michigan on the other
industry are In strong contrast be-
tween the gulf states and the Rocky
hand.-Dun's Report
The Detroit times., 1915-08-06
Using Up a Yard of Ticket
COUPON 9

You see the lights of Los Angeles
long before you get there. Then you
lose sight OF the beacons for a while.
They say Los Angeles prosperity
is something like that: Now you
see It: now you don't.
Just now you don't. Although il
Is hardly credible that they rent
those low-browed automobiles 10 Wis
itors so they will not see the ITO
rent" and For sale" signs.
A daily paper gives the correct
pronunciation free with every copy
-Loce Ahng-haylais.
But city-beautiful proponents pro-
nounce IL backward. unkempt, ugly
and unsymmetrical
A judicial pronunciation would be
big. busting. busy, boyish.
The boyishness sticks out In its
penchant for taking a halliday OF
every once In a while TO see a pa
The Detroit times., 1915-08-06

peacefully, with the company consenting
to the transfer.
In the past, they have voted for mu-
nicipa ownership as general PROPOSE
ton; now they must vote on it as con-
crete plan.
The matter is before them, in definite
shape.
Do they want it in this form?
Do they want it in another form, and
if so, how will they get it?
Do they want it at all?
These are the questions that must be
answered by each voter before he can do
his duty as good citizen.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-06
From Another Point of VielD
BY c. T. 8.

The man who asked the Wayne county
prosecutor, if he ought not to be carried
cheaper by the railroads because he has
only one foot, fails, evidently, to recall
that railroads charge by the mile and not
by the-still there probably was no harm
in the man asking.
Rev. Charles A. Aked, San Francisco,
has quit as member or the Billy Sunday
revival committee, declaring among other
things there is no such He'll as Sunday
pretends. Rev. Mr.. Aked will have to ad-
nit, Notwithstanding, that there is as
much of it as Billy Sunday has raised.
Little drops of water,
Little banks of cloud
Make you think of things that
You can't say aloud.
Germany has fined Belgium another
81, 600, 900. If We were in Belgium's place
we believe we would take the 80 days.
Would You, If 1t Were You?
Just another instance of spending it
foolishly, found in local news story:
One day q letter came TO them. II contained
$50 Hope shone in their hearts again They
might now, perhaps, reach Grand Rapids.
What has become of the old-fashioned
fellow who squandered his summer
wages?
Warsaw has had almost enough falls
now to be known as the Niagara of Eu-
rope.
Nobody probably thought to parley
those two horses that won yesterday,
Cabaret and Prohibition.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-06
Pointed Paragraphs

As a rule a beauty specialist isn't
a beauty.
Self-made men don't always make
the mselves agreeable.
There is no task too hard for a
lazy man not TO attempt.
Falling in love is easy but falling
out sgain-aye. that's what hurts.
Most young people fall In love
with utter disregard for the conse-
quences.
When he encounters Q chap who
says SHOW me-" the confidence
man smiles.
A patent medicine testimonial oc-
casionally thrusts greatness upon a
small man.
About the only way you can stir
up a mean mans conscience Ia to
catch him at It.
What man would call "en thusi-
asm" in himself he is very apt to
label "sush" In others.
Shoplifters should 20 into Q drug
store and take something for what's
the matter with them.
No true woman ever takes OF her
hat without putting up her hand to
ascertain whether her back hair IL
still on the Job.
Sometimes a man will do a mean
II Ing because he has confidence in
his ability TO square himself by
offering an apology.
The Detroit times., 1915-08-06

'rading convention go down the
street.
By and by you will see Los Ange.
les follow the example OF Detroit
and other cities that were boys once
and read up on the subject, big
conventions--their cause and cure. =
We confess to soreness. Couldn't
reach the city ticket of to fix Pull
man reservations because the streets
were full OF marching Elks and the
sidewalks full OF real estate dealers.
As fast as the paraders manifested
signs OF the wonderful climate, the
local committee handed them or.
anges To suck.
First orange aid TO the weary.
After several thousand Elks had
thrown away the yellow skins on
Broadway you thought OF Johns rev.
elation-the city whose streets were
paved with pure gold.
In good time the bebadged and
splatter-dashed procession that IL
thumptytwo hours In passing a given
point will also be a sucked orange
in Loce Ahng-hayl-ais as II IL else
where.
The Associated Advertising Clubs
OF the World pointed the way to re.
form in Chicago recently. when they
shut themselves up In two OF the
city's biggest hotels and stuck strict.
ly to business for four days.
The ostrich farm and the moving