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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
A GOOD CHANGE.
A Change of Food Works Wonders

Wrong food and drink cause a lot OF
trouble in this world. To change is
first aid when person is ill, particu.
larly from stomach and nervous trou.
bles. AS an illustration: A lady in
Mo. was brought around to health
again by leaving off coffee and some
articles Of food that did not agree with
her.
She says:
For number Of years l suffered
with stomach and bowel trouble which
kept getting worse until l was i'll
most of the time. About, four years
ago left off coffee and began using
Postum. My stomach and bowels
improved right along, but was so re-
duced in flesh and so nervous that the
least thing would overcome me-
Then changed my food and began
using Grape-Nuts in addition to
Postum. lived on these two princi-
pally for about four months. Day by
day gained in flesh and strength un.
til the nervous trouble had dlsap.
peared. feel that / owe my health
to Postum and Grape-Nuts.
Husband was troubled, for long
time, with occasional cramps, and
slept badly. Finally l prevailed upon
him to leave of coffee and take
Postum. After he tried Postum for
a few days he found that he could
sleep and that his cramps disappeared.
He never went back to coffee" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek,
Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereaI--the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and ESQ
packages.
Instant Posturn-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup Of hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
q delicious beverage instantly. 400
and SOC tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup
There's a Reason" for Postum.
--sold by Grocera,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Odd Mail Service.

A novel mail service is to be put in
to operation on the Magdalena river,
in the Republic of Colombia, seasleds
having been planned to ply between
Bogota and the coast. BY the water
route the distance between the two
points is more than 800 miles. 1t is
expected that it will be covered at an
average speed of nearly forty miles
an hour. Tests were recently made
on the Hudson river, near New York,
with an oddly designed craft which
has been built especially for this serv-
ice. 1t is a broad-beamed glider,
equipped with a high-power motor, and
driven by two aerial propellers mount
ed at the stern. 1t is capable of carry
ing a number of passengers, and when
loaded draws only five inches of wa
ter. While travelling at it's maximum
speed, however, the sled requires only
one inch of water, for it skins along
barely cutting the surface. Its slight
draft is made necessary by the shall
lowness of the river on which it is to
operate.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

The present year marks the hun
dredth anniversary of savings banks
in the United States. The PhiladeI-
phia Savings Fund society came into
being in 1876 New York was three
years late in catching step with the
Quaker city. While the last decade
shows a remarkable increase in saw
ings deposits, America is far behind
some European countries in the prac-
tice of thrift. Only II per cent Of our
population is counted among the saw
ers, whereas France numbers 34.6 per
cent, or more than one-third of its
people, in the class who lay by. The
importance of that fact is seen in the
financial stability of France under the
heavy strain of war.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
ABOUT EDIBLE FLOWERS

Rose leaf preserve is made in Tur-
key, and carnations, lavender, syringa
are crystallized for confectiOns The
violet is recognized as an edible tit
bit almost everywhere it grows. In
many parts of Europe it is the custom
to make use Of roses, violets and lime
blossoms for favOring. A delicious or
ange flower candy or conserve is made
of tiny bitter embryo oranges picked
from the blossoms center.
Sandwiches are made with nastur-
tiums as filling. Nasturtiums are
probably the most-used edible flower
It's young leaves, seed pods and stems
with or without the flowers form an
appetizing salad and add flavor to
sauces, gravies, meat dishes and sal
ads made of potatoes and herbs.
In England finely chopped spearmint
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

All but three of the rs talking-ma-
chine records of the Birdsboro High
school were stolen by a thief who
forced an entrance into the building,
turned on light and tried out all the
records, it is believed. Thumb marks
on the three left behind showed they
we're tested too.
The selections rejected we're Lead
Kindly Light" Jesus, Lover of My
Soul" and Nearer My God to Thee"
Most Of the records stolen we're rag
time and marches.-R Dis
patch to Philadelphia North American.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

is used in sandwiches spread with
thin cheese. Another food flower is
caulinower. This is truly a flower
that is eaten, for the snowy flowers
are the unexpanded flowers Of a vari.
ETY. of cabbage
The Mexicans and French eat the
tuber of the dahlia. 1t is somewhat
acrid and was introduced into Europe
for the commercial purpose of sup
planting or supplementing the potato,
The dandelion makes a wine, while
the young, tender leaves make the
finest kind of green's and are also de
lightful in salad
Elderberry blossoms make a white
wine, the berry makes q blue wine
while the elderbow tea was a favorite
remedy of our grandmothers.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
CARE OF FROZEN PLANTS

When plants are frozen or only
frost-bitten, remove them at once to
a cold room or cellar, which can be
darkened, and sprinkle them thorough
ly with cold water. Leave them in
the dark for day or two until they
are quite thawed out Then cut off
all the damaged branches below the
line of injury and return gradually to
the temperature Of the living room
Don't delay a moment in removing
frozen plants from q nigh to low
temperature.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Presented the Umbrella to His Relative
With a Mock Heroic Air.

halves and score a success. You go
back to your work and leave inven.
tions to dreameTs. You don't have to
invent. | make it no secret that /
intend to care for your future hand.
somely. If l marry" and the old
man here flushed up like an awkward
schoolgirl 81 shall at once settle on
your competence. If l die without
marrying, why, of course, you will be
sole heir to all possess"
See here, uncle" said New spicily,
81 don't care a farthing for your
money. You've been a regular father
to me already and | want to simply
continue to have your good will. I'll
cut out my dreaming and make my
self a business man you will be proud
Of. Only, uncle, as a compliment to
me, please accept my first-and last
invention as a gift"
And Ned presented the returned UNI
brella to his relative with a mock he.
roic air.
1T does what I say it does" he
went on-"opens at the touch of a
button, closes through a similar proc
ess. It holds tight and neat It's big
and roomy, it really keeps the rain
off"
Thank you, Ned" bowed Uncle Pc
ter gravely.
About marrying" proceeded Ned
don't think me too familiar or pre-
sumptuous, but ! wis you would"
Huh" uttered the old man eagerly.
Yes, l do" assented Ned vehe-
mently. "Oh! l know your choice
Miss Edith Warner. Well, where will
you find a better match? She is thirty,
and handsome intelligent, industrious,
and l really think she likes you"
J "Dont--don't raise any false hopes,
boy" pleaded Uncle Peter falteringly.
I'm not. Have you ever indicated
your feelings for herr"
Ned" answered his uncle desper-
ately, whenever I have got ready to
say something, she fixes those wonder
full eyes attentively on me, and l get
all fustered. If l could only blindfold
her, or catch her in the dark for five
minutes, l could speak out my mind
an get it all over with"
"Oh, pshaw you dear, modest old
fellow" rallied Ned affectionately-
brace up-Ill wager you won't be re-
fused"
Ned, do you really think so? Why,
If Miss Warner should accept me, I'd
be the happiest man in the world"
Then prepare for that rare good
fortune" predicted Ned. Forty, good
looking, rich, the most genial and con-
siderate Of men-why, you could
marry a princess, If you wanted tot"
And Ned went his way to see pretty
Bella Martin, his own special fame,
and have her condole with him over
his failure to become a great in
ventor.
AS to Uncle Peter, he was quite
encouraged by Neds talk. He did
some thinking, mustered up his cour-
age, and finally went to the telephone.
1t was to call up Miss Warner
would she be at home that evening?
Would she honor him by allowing a
friendly call? A silvery tone at the
other end of the wire responded af-
frmatively to both inquiries,
Dismally, however, Uncle Peter
looked out of the window of his su-
perb bachelor quarters, as eight
o'clock arrived. It had begun to driz-
Ele outside. Now Uncle Peter was
q pink Of perfection as to neatness
and dress. He abhorred Q crease or
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Formation Of Ice.

The surface of a river or lake
freezes into solidity, first at the top;
as more water freezes it forms be-
meath that already frozen. Ice forms
over fresh water If the temperature Of
the air has been for sufficient time
at or below freezing point, but freez-
ing is only possible after the whole
mass of water has been cooled down
to its point of maximum density, so
that the subsequent cooling of the sur
face can give rise to no convection
currents, which would cause diffusion
of heat.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

wrinkle In his immaculate attire. and
damp clothes-hoTrorsl
''Ah, Ned's umbrella" suddenly ju.
bilated the old fellow. IT'S water
proof" he said, Its big and broad
Yes, I'll Co."
Glad was he that he did. He met
warm welcome. Never had Miss
Warner seemed so charming, 80 en-
couraging. The bright lamplght, the
CHEEKY crate FIRE, the luxurious best
easy chair he fitted, the exquisite cup
of tea her own fair hands brewed-
ah! this was worth living for true,
homelike happiness.
Twice Uncle Peter "Ha-humed!" The
speech of speeches upon his lips, he
faltered. Those radiant eyes abashed
him He fancied he detected whim-
steal smile on those charming lips,
and, too pleased glow in the mag
netic eyes, but he only blushed, embar-
rassed, and with a sigh arose at
length to say good night.
1T is still raining. l fear" spoke
Miss Warner, as they stood in the
hall.
Il have brought an umbrella ex-
planned Uncle Peter And, oh! by the
way" and, glad of an excuse TO re-
main by the side of his lady love as
long as possible he took it from the
rack to begin to explain that 1t was
Neds own invention, and how 1t op-
Grated.
"Oh, dear! see what I have done!"
she cried in dismay, as, after it was
opened, and she, standing dangerously
near to Uncle Peter, chanced to touch
the button.
For at once the ribbed folds of the
umbrella embraced them, squeezed
them in a close prison, and there, in
truly ludicrous position, they stood.
II can't reach the button" began
Uncle Peter.
How awkward" murmured Miss
Warner, but she did not make any
great effort at release, and then Uncle
Peter grasped the grand opportunity
of his life.
Miss Warner" he uttered rapidly,
zone moment, please. / can break the
and free ourselves, but, here,
in the dark, that is, with your eyes not
upon me, / mean-dear eyes-my
dearest-I mean to say-I love you!"
There it was out Her head was
near his shoulder. Creak! he expand
ed his arms and thrust the battered
aside, a wreck. He directed
a swift glance to her face. It's ex-
preston was telltale.
rs it possible that blundering old
idiot like myself might hope he has
not offended you?" he blurted out.
Don't you dare to abuse my dearest
friend, sir" she rallied, and extended
both hands, and Uncle Peter nearly
hurrahed amid his great Joy!
The finest invention ever made,
Ned, my boy" he declared to his
nephew the next day. Il want to buy
your patent Why, it's a regular love
umbrella, and there, Ned" and he
pressed a slip of paper into the hand /.
Of his nephew, lis a check for ten
thousand dollars. See Bella, get mar
RED, and be happy-just like mel"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Mlaht Better Have Said Nothing.

Judge-Prisoner at the bar, have
you anything to say for yourself?
Prisoner-Yes, m'lud; l admits I'm
a vagabon' and thief; but yer ought
er be very thankful I'm here and let
me OFF lightly.
Judge-How do you make that out ?
Prisoner-Wen, suppose we blokes
went on a strike and turned honest,
what would yer ludship and sich as
you do fur a livin?"
Judge (sevorely) y)-Um-five years
penal ervitude.-London Mail.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
"CASCARETS" FOR
SLUGGISH BOWELS
No sick headache, sour stomach.
blIiOuSneSs or constipation
by morning.
Get a 1O.cent box now.

Turn the rascals out-the headache,
biliousness, indigestion, the sick, sour
stomach and foul gases-turn them
out tonight and keep them out with
Cascarets.
Millions OF men and women take .
Cascaret now and then and never
know the misery caused by a lazy
liver, clogged bowels or an upset stom-
ach.
Don't put in another day Of distress.
Let Cascarets cleanse your stomach;
remove the sour, fermenting food;
take the excess bile from your liver
and carry out all the constipated
waste matter and poison In the
bowels. Then you will feel great.
A Cascaret tonight straightens you
out by morning. They work while
you sleep. A 1O-cent box from
any drug store means a clear head.
sweet stomach and clean, healthy liver
and bowel action for months. Chill
dren love Cascarets because they
never grippe or sicken. ADV.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
crossbred Yaks to Feed AIaskans


No breed of dairy or beef cattle
has as yet been found hardy enough
to stand the winters in the interior
of Alaska without excessive expense
for food and protection against cold.
AS a result milk sells for so cents a
quart and the beef that is consumed
in the country consists almost wholly
of cold storage meat brought from the
outside. The Journal of Heredity says
that the Alaska Experiment station
has undertaken to relieve this situa-
tion by crossing the hardy Scotch
Galloway cattle with the yak, an Asiat-
ic OK much used by Mongolians, Tibet
ans, etc, for milk and meat as well
as work.
The yak pastures through the win
ter under the open sky in Siberia and
obtains feed from last years grass dug
from under the snow. Crosses of the
yak with domestic cattle are common
in Asia and highly successful.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Wire In Great Demand.

Particularly for the transmission Of
high potential currents the steel
aluminium wire has been found most
desirable aften ten years experience,
during which time, it is stated, two
companies alone are making use of
10000 900 pounds Of conductor of this
character. The aluminium has great
efficiency, together with lightness,
while the steel imparts strength, so
that it is possible to maintain reason
ably long spans, which is not so with
the conductor made alone of alumni
mum. The simplest form of the steel
aluminium cable is that to which six
aluminium strands are laid around a
central steel wire, all of the seven
strands being of the same size Larger
areas usually have the single steel
wire replaced by a seven-wire steel ca.
BILE of the same area, the ratio of steel
to aluminium being the same in both
cases.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
An Exception.

"A man cannot be too careful of his
personal appearance"
Perhaps you are right" answered
the motor enthusiast, "but when turn
my car over to a mechanic for re-
pairs the fact that he is literally
smeared with grease and oil inspires
confidence in his ability to do the job
right"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

The Rome Corriere del Polessina an
nounces an invention by the curate Of
Ariano consisting of an imperforable
textile fabric. Numerous rife and re-
volver shots have been fired at the
material from a distance Of a few
yards without penetrating it. The
projectiles are said to have fallen
without leaving a trace on the fabric.
The cure will offer his invention to
the government.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
BANISH PIMPLES QUICKLY
Easily and cheapIy by Using cutIeura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti-
cura Ointment on end of finger and
allow it to remain on five minutes.
Then bathe with hot water and Cuti-
cura Soap and continue some minutes.
This treatment is best upon rising and
retiring, but is effective at any time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

Il came in reply to your advertise
ment for young man 20 pump the
organ" said the applicant.
Have you had any experience in
that liner" asked the church organist.
You bet l have" replied the appl-
cant Il worked for milkman two
years"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Mrs. Hep's Sayings.

Liza Spriggs is afful forehandud,"
admired Mrs. Jonathan Hep to her
neighbor, she sez she amt gonna let
nothin' git ahead Nv her, sose she's
got her new dry thet she got fer
Christmas all writ up till next August
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

Orator-"Allow me, before l close,
to repeat the words Of the immortal
Webster" Farmer Foddershucks lin
a stage whisper) my land! Maria,
let's git out o. here He's a-goin' ter
start in on the dictionary"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

What is a self-made man, father?"
"A self-made man, my boy, is one
who thinks that the Creator could not
possibly have produced such wonder
full being as he is."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
No Need.

"I approve of this military training
for boys because 1t teaches them to
obey promptly without asking ques-
tions."
"Ah, they'll get that training any
how. Won't most Of them marrY7"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
Wisdom From shakespeare.

1t is good divine that follows his
own instructions. l can easier teach
twenty men what were good to be
done, than to be one of twenty to
follow mine own teaching. Shake
speare.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

What is a military attache, father?"
"A military attache is an official who
has to be recalled as soon as he is
caught doing what he is paid to do"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25
A Question.

He-Mustnt it have been terrible
times when candles furnished the only
light?
She (wearily)--I don't know. Can.
dies do know enough when to go
out.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-02-25

The average man would rather lose
So on a horse race than e nickel
through a hole in his pocket.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-03
NAY HAVE TO USE FORCE
TO yINDICATE RIGHTS

TOPEKA. KANS.. February g
President Wilson to-day asserted the
right OF Americans to travel aboard
and their right TO send food, manufac
tured goods and cotton to the popula-
tions Of ncutrals "in open markets.
and wherever the conditions of war
make it possible to do so under tho
ordinary rules Of international law"
"1t may be necessary 10 use the force
or the United States to vindicate the
rights of American citizens to enjoy
the protection OF international law" he
declared emphatically in a speech here.
He declared that the people of Kansas
are preparing that force for use.
When the President arrived In Topeka
the applause which greeted him WAS
scattering.
When he left Topeka thousands
roared n friendly farewell.
There is nothing you would bc
quicker TO blame me for than neglect
ing TO safeguard the rights of Ameri-
cans. no matter wherever they might
be in the world" said the President.
They are perfectly, clearly marked
rights, guaranteed by international law
which every American is entitled to
enjoy, and America is not going To
-
(Continued on Second Pagc)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-03
MARSHALL BREAKS TIE
'inrkc Amendment of SeIf-Governmcnt
Hiii PnSscH SENATE by One
VOTE

WASHINGTON. February BY the
pare majority OF ono vote-and that
cast by Vice Prcsidcn; Marshall-the
senate this afternoon passed the Clarke
amendment 10 the Philippine self-gov-
ernment BILL granting independence TO
tho Islands within not less than two
years nor more than four The com.
on tho first ballot stood 81 TO 81 and
tho Ntcc-Prcsident cast his vote with
the affirmative. Before passage. how
ever, the proposal OF Senator Kcnyou
to strike from the bill all references
10 any guarantee OF the sovcrcicntv
OF the islands on the part OF the United
states was adopted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-03
ak Corporations
in Aid Of Defense
"Cyclonc Dauis Wants Them TO
Prooidc for Needed Sailors
and Soldiers.
Especial 70 The rimcs-Dispatch. ]


WASiiINGTON. February "A bill
10 make money fight for it's country
inc same ~ mcn' was introduced in
tho House to-day by Cyclone" Davis.
Representative at large from Texas.
Alr. Davis Is 4 foe OF the Presidents
preparedness program.
The bill provides that each corpora
tIon snail be forced to pay the cost or
maintaining one sailor FOR each 10000
o! capital or surplus in excess Of $3.50
"co and in time Of war for each ?25. 900
IN excess OF $4,000.
ON personal incomes and family in
comes or the Joint income Of man and
wife. Mr.. Davis would assess The cos,
Of the maintenance of one soldier or
sailor for each $4,000 In exccss of
$4,000 :; year in time of peace. In war
times. the posscssors Of incomes must
maintain the first soldier or sailor for
each $4,000 in excess of $4,000.
lnheritanceS. dowrys and incomes ~.
foreign Investment in America must
likewise pay for "A private In the artn..
or navy for each $4,000 received in
excess Of $4,000. and in war time for
each $4,000 in excess OF 10000
Eioiators Of the law, If II becomes
one, AIr. Davis would punish bv treat
Ing them as dcscrters. In war time
they would be shot
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-03
HEATING BILL PASSES
llnr- From Interstate Commerce the
Products OF Child
Inbor.

w y s II NC r OK. February 2-The
kcat!ng bill, barring from interstate
commerce tho products OF child labor.
was passed by the House TO-DAY, 337
TO -. and now goes to the Senate. 1t
imposes hcav% penalties for interstate
shipment Of any commodity made in
whole or in part by children under
sixteen working in mines or quarries
or by children under fourteen working
Ia mills, canncries. workshops or manu-
featuring establishments. Where chill
drcn arc employed Al night. or more
than eight hours Il dag, in this latter
class OF industries. the minimum aee
Is sixteen instead OF fourteen
Thc only material change made TO
IN" measure was by the adoption of
The amendment to exclude the boys and
girls canning clubs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-02-03
WANTS HAMMOND INVENTION
Wnr Department Asks Congress to Ap-
propriatc SOSI 100 for Purchase OF
Wireless Torpedo Control.
Especial o The Tines-Dispatch. ]

Especial 10 The rimes-Dispatch.l
W.ASHlNGTON.Feb The War
Department has asked Congress TO pur-
chase the invention OF John Hays Ham
mond, Jr.. for wireless control of tor
pedocs for SoS7.O0o Congress last year
failed to appropriate the money for
the same purpose. but Mr.. Hammond
refused to negotiate with foreign gov
ernments.
\ joint board Of the army and navy,
consisting of Generals Weaver and
Crozicr and Admirals Benson and
Strauss, and Captain w. III. @. Bullard.
hold meeting to-day and considered
plans for putting the proposed torpedo
control in service.
Confidence is felt that the appropria-
ton Will be provided. Representative
SwaScr Shcrlcy, Of the Committee on
Appropriations. is expected TO make "a
favorable report on the rcconmend
ton to purchase the torpedo wireless
director.