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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
HIGH SCHOOL AcHlcuLruRE.

l. How would YOU explain how the
root hairs of plant take up the food
needed by the plantY
2. What is the effect of drouth upon
a potato patch? What can be done to
minimize this effect?
g. What are the principal sources of
injury to wheat7 Discuss one of these
at some length
a. Why is hay usually sown in mix
tures? For what purpose is timothy
preferred? Clover?
5. Describe one of the most trouble
some bacterial diseases of plants.
6. Make list of points for grading
yellow dent corn
7. Give rough diagram of cream
separator
8. What are the characteristics Of a
model dairy barn?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
To Check Prices of Paper.

Washington, Aug. Ex-senator
Hitchcock, Democrat, has prepared an
amendment to the revenue bill in
tended to check, the soaring prices of
news print paper. Paper selling at
$40 q ton and under would not be
taxed. When the price passes $40 a
ton tax of one dollar a ton is
reached, wnen the tax would increase
to SO and mount up gradually until
a tax of $40 ton would prevail on
paper selling for more than 500.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
THEORY AND PRACTICE.

(Take two of the groups below entire. }
Group A. (Based on Parker's The His
tory of Modern Elementary Education) }
]. What were the principal reasons
for the establishment of elementary
schools down to the nineteenth century?
What did they usually teachI
?, In what ways and for what reasons
has the English elementary school sys-
TEN been backwardi
8, What are the leading practical
Herbartian ideasS
4. Show how Pestalozzi's application
of From the simple TO the compile"
was a hindrance in developing good
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
Zeppelin Hombards london.

London, Aug 26.-One of the six
zeppelins that raided England
reached the outskirts of London and
hurled down bombs. slightly damag-
ing an electric power station, General
French, commander of the home
forces. announced. Three men, threa
women and two children were killed
by the raiders Sven men, eleven
women and three children we're
wounded
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
WIlI Prevent Bout.

Oklahoma CITY, Okla, Aug, 26.--At,
torney General Freezing issued in.
structions to the sheriff, county at.
torney and mayor Of Tulsa not to al.
low the Morris-Moran fight scheduled
for Labor day TO take place. Accord.
ing to the attorney general, the stag
ing OF the fight would be IN direct
violation OF state laws.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
lirERAruRE.

i. Name the ten best novels you have
read in the order of your preference.
2. Give titles of ten books you would
recommend for pupils of the seventh
and eighth grades.
3. What books Of the Pupils Reading
Circle have YOU recommended for your
school?
4. Name i've of your favorite authors
and three works of each.
5. How many books have you read
during the past Year, Name some of
the best ones.
6 What methods do you employ in
selecting books for your private lbrar ?
4 What proof can you give. TO yot =
self or Others that your taste for litSra-
ture is improvingl
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
READING.

!. Give an outline of a method of
teaching beginners to read or (f you do
not teach primary pupils) state the aims
and something of the corresponding
methods in teaching reading in the in
termediate or advanced grades (50%).
2. The examiners may give such ad-
ditional oral examination in reading as
they see fit. (50%o.)
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
Traction Line Sold.

Cleveland, Aug. 26.-The Northern
Ohio Traction and Light company.
which operates 24O miles OF interur
ban track. has been sold to e. w.
Clark and company Of Philadelpaia,
and Hodenpyle, Hardy and company
Of New York.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
Huqhes to Sneak a. cinolrrat,.

Cincinnati, Aug. 26.-R. K. Hynicka,
Republican national committeeman
from Ohio, arrived here from Chicago
and announced that it had been ar
ranged for Charles f. Hughes, the
Republican presidential candidate. to
deliver an address in Cincinnati on
Sept. 6.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
Cops and Firemen Reinstst.a

Toledo. Aug, 26,-Mayor Milroy re.
viewed the suspension of sc policemen
and "a fremen and ordered all re.
iDstated Immediately. The men were
suspended Monday by the safety di-
rector, during the mayors absence In
Plattsburg camp.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
INHALED GAS
Mother and Daughter, Suicides, Made
Careful Preparations.

New York. Aug. 26,---After destroy.
ing all letters and papers that would
give a clue to their past. Mrs Louise
Goeller and her daughter Anna com.
mitted suicide at their nome here by
inhaling gas. They had made care.
ful preparations, dressing themselves
In their night clothing and retiring
before the fatal fumes overcame
them.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Mr. Hughes calls for deeds, not
words. Up to the present date in the
campaign he is the only one before
the public who has all the words and
none of the deeds to his credit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Perhaps, If elected, Mr.. Hughes will
extend the scope of his views and OPP
pose the retirements of presidents as
well as ambassadors for political rea-
sons.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Mr.. Hughes is giving signs that the
demand upon his resources in the
matter of evolving a tangible opposi-
tion to Mr. Wilson's administration is
entirely too great.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
Clerk Kills Himself.

Cleveland. Aug. 26.--Charles Il.
Dahike. 46, secretary under former
Director of Schools Orr. shot and
killed himself Police have been un-
able to find a motive for the act.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

reached the enormous figure of $3,-
1911 ,OOO-quite a silencer to the
reckless statements that enemies of
the government have been making.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
FOR THOSE WHO '
Wish TO TEACH
Questions Put to Applicants For
County Certificates,
EXAMINATION RELD kUG. Is,

Prepared by the State Superintendent
Of Public Instruction to Test the
Mental Qualifications Of Those Who
Seek Positions as Teachers In tho
Public Schools.
Following is the list Of questions
as prepared under direction of the
state superintendent of public in
struction and submitted at the coun'
ty examination for teachers Aug. 70
for elementary school certificates:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Why didn't the Herrick Voters
League of Knox county file a state,
ment of receipts and expenditures
with the board of elections, as re.
quired by law?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
Small BOW proMnad

st. Marys O., Aug. 26.-Josepa
DonaHer. five. son of Henry
Donauer of Cincinnati. was drowned
whilc bathing in pool in Charles
steineman's woods near Minister
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29
American Man conflsoated.

Berlin CVia Savville, L. I.) Aug. 26.
The entire American mail on the
Scandinavian-American liner United
States was conf1scated by the British
authorities at Kirkwall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

They are now meeting the Demo
cratic prosperity record by declaring
that it is being overdone and is really
a menace to the country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Constructive policies! What are
they to a Republican who wants the
job?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Every progressive enactment is the
Democratic party's work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

To President Wilson's credit-a
record of performance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

By the way, what is that Mexico is
sue? Be explicit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

Wilson has stabilized American fl
nance and American business.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-08-29

My, but A(yers) P. Velvet winces!
Ha-ha.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13

that the engine is always headed to-
wards Due West may be due to the
fact that it was just placed that way
in the beginning OF it may denote
loyalty towards the place that is
''home sweet home"
Anyway, the engine has never
turned its back on the town and the
chances are that the town will never
turn a cold shoulder to the railroad.
Lastly, although perhaps this should
have been stated first, the railroad
owes nothing and yet it pays no di-
vidends.. It is self-sustaining and,
in the language Of the president OF
the road, that is all that is desired.
It was established not only to serve
but to accommodate the public and it
is doing that daily, despite the de-
rision Of a great many.
The distance from Due West to
Donalds is 4 7-8 miles or fraction
of a mile longer than the dirt road:
In that distance there are several
road crossings and although they
may not be termed regular stops, it
is q rule Of the road that anywhere
a person desires to board the train
is stopping place. All that is ne
cessary to make the engine under
stand that a passenger desires to
yet on, and the train comes TO q
standstill. This is also in accord.
ance with the policy OF service, and
no person is denied the privilege OF
riding, Just because that person fail-
ed to reach the depot in time-the
simpler process Is to cut acrocs the
fields TO the track and beckon TO the
engineer to, STOP After the passen-
Gef or passengers are taken on the
train proceeds without any undue
excitement.
The employees Of the road number
three. J.. T. Roland isthe engineer,
having made the first trip over the
road in 1907. John McDill is condrc-
tor. MI. sMcDill also runs the auto
mobile which is. operated .by the
railroad :company and which makes
connections with the inter-urban cars
Jim Gilbaugh is the colored fireman.
He also serves .as switchman anc
brakeman, when one Is necessary
Mr.. r. s. Galloway is president ane
chief owner of the railroada. Mr.
Galloway was the founder Of the
road and he has the satisfaction OF
having established a road that has
meant more than words can express
to the section traversed by it.-Ths
Greenville Daily News. - 3.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
2. .7-H, =. -
THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY.

There is always way to rise, my
lad, Z.
Always way to advance,
But the road that leads to Mount
Success
Does not pass by the way Of
Chance;
It goes through the stations of Work
and Strife,
Through the Valley of Perseryere.
And the man that succeeds while
others fail
Must be willing to pay most dear.
For there's always way to fail, my
lad,
Always a way to slide,
And the men you find at the foot of
the hill
All sought for an easy ride.
So on and up, though the road be
H. rough,
And the storms come thick and
fast;
There is room at the top for the fel-
low who tries,
And victory comes at last.
Richard Burton.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
Wednesday Morning, December 49, . 1 o
DUE WEST RAILWAY
HAS UNIQUE POINTS

For upiqueness in appearance and
informality in service the Due
West railroad is perhaps without an
equal in the entire South. Although
the engines, Nos. 2 and 8 are very
small and out-of-date compared with
modern locomotives, they have q
record that is enviable. On Christ
mas eve, in 1907, nearly nine years
ago, the same little engine that now
does the major duty pulled the first
train over the new railroad. The
first trip was made without any de.
monstration or show of any kind and
since that time it has continued to
perform its duty, never missing a
day nor a trip, except on the Sab
bath, when no train is run.
The rolling stock of the Due West
railroad consists of two engines, two
combination baggage and passenger
coaches and one fiat car. Contrary
to a report that has been widely cr-
culated, the engine is not put under
a shelter at night, neither is it chain
ed to the track as others have stated.
The engine and coach not in use are
kent in the shed, but the other en-
CINE and coach are not so treated.
The engines are small, as has been
stated, but are not narrow gauge. a
comparison of the amount Of coal
sumed by one of these engines with
that used by a large, modern loco
motive, is interesting. 1900 pounds
Of coal is used each day on thls ROAD,
while from 18 to 20 tons is the
amount ordinarily consumed by d
large locomotive in a days time.
When either engine (Nos. 2 and 8
are practically the same in every
way] couples up to a box car it
suggests an ant tackling mole hill
but like the ant the engine "gets off,
with the load. "A, .&;s
Three or four things stand out; as
worthy of notice. First, the train has
never been operated on Sndays. Zone
trip was made abot two years ago to
the town of Donalds in order to
catch q train that patient might be
rushed to the hospital. Second, in
that nine years of service not one
person has been injured, either EN-
ploye, passenger or tramp, nor has
the road ever been turned around
since being placed on the tracks Of
the Due West railroad. The fact
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
STARTLING FIGURES.

The following facts revealed by an
investigation into social conditions
are really startling to the thoughtful:
"Social investigation shows that
more than 100000 women in the
United States are compelled to earn
their own living, ninety per cent of
the widows in this country lack the
comforts of home, and thirty-two per
cent lack the necessities of life.
"Eighty-nine per cent Of the men
who die leave nothing, and ninety
five per cent of the remainedr leave
almost nothing. More than 2,000,-
600 children under sixteen are earn
ing a living, when they should be in
school, building up physique and an
equipment for later life"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
Apples

Buy your Ap-
pies by the bar
rel, or bushel. !,
w e ct them
here by the car
load. Our leader
WINE SAP
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
Cheering Chocolates

Cheering Chocolates !.
are always welcome to the av-
erage girl, either an old girl OF
a young one, or even a middle
aged one. And our confections
are particularly appreciated
because Of their dainty purity
and wholesomeness. We carry
a fresh stock daily of the dain-
tiest and best Candies, choco=
lates, caramels, etc. Prices
moderate. ~,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
Buy the Box and You l'p

Buy the Box and You
viii be satisfied that you 3 haEej
sound, pure, ripe fruit, fsyeu
get it here. We are hapdIers
Of the choicest and sFAshest
fruit, receiving it daily from
the best orchards and gardens.
We have every kind in season,
and out of season; that is, we
can supply you with rare fruits
Of the hot-house variety of all
times, and our charges are
most reasonable, you will ad-
nit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13

Buy your Or-
anges by: the.box
We get them
here by the car
load a n d we
charge only rea-
sonable prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
A Prize Basket of Fruit

would be almost any one you
might select III our establish
ment. We are served daily
with the f. ;shest, ripest and
choicest G. picked fruit, such
as is fit for the tables of the
most critical and exacting peo-
pie. Leave, your orders here
and be sure they will be filled
to your complete satisfaction.
Our prices are the fairest too.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13
All Kinds Of
Mixed Nuts
Fresh Cocoanuts



Cigars are going fast, and
NO wonder. They are the
best s cent smoker you
ever placed between your
lips. Try just a few if
you arc doubtful, but
you'll be sorry you hadn't
bought moro before you
have smoked half a one.
Better have a box. Your
friends will enjoy these
a. well n you will
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-12-13

The Shadow Of q Girl is
generally not far from q 4 box OK
Of our fine candi lies, and when
"he" is around with Bon -Bons
for a present the girl quickly
materializes into a substantial
individuality. Our candies are
great favorites with the sex on
account Of their. known purity
and wholesoi oneness. We war.
rant them all and we Charge
only reasonabl esaes for
them. sss sI.s u
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
u. S. WAVES TIME LIMIT
Administration to Wait for Answer
From Mexico City.

Washington, Dec. 27.-AlthOugh
General Carranza had not replied to
the demand of the United States that
he either ratify or repudiate the proto-
col drawn by the Mexican-American
joint commission, the expiration of
the time limit was not made the oc.
casion for formally declaring the ne.
gotiations at an end.
While the time expired at midnight,
officials were inclined to take into con-
sideration that a reply might have
been delayed.
It was indicated that favorable re.
ply even though day or more late
would not be rejected inasmuch as an
adjustment of the internal difficulties
was the chief object.
Refusal to accept the terms Of the
agreement, under which American
troops would be withdrawn from Chi.
huahua, means the closing of nego'
tiations through the joint commission
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
ONE WEAK SPOT.

Many Princeton People have a Weak
Spot and Too Often It's the Back.
Many people have a weak spot.
Too often it's a bad back.
Twinges follow every sudden twist.
Dull aching keeps up, day and night.
Backache is often from weak kid
neys.
In such cases a kidney medicine is
needed.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
For backache and urinary ills. \
Good proof of merit in the follow
ing statement.
Mrs. A. Thorpe, Elk River, MIMI,
says: II have known Of Doan's Kid
ney Pills for pears. They have re-
ieved me Of sharp, shooting pains
through my back and in my hips.
There is nothing too good for me to
say about Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Thorp had. -Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. Adv.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
LAWSON INVITED TO TALK
Chairman Henry Of Rules Committed
Asks Financier to Give Facts.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Probable con.
gressional Investigation of alleged
government leaks" which are said
to have permitted manipulating OF
the stock market, was brought nearer
when Representative Robert Henry of
Texas, chairman of the rules commit
tee, announced Thomas w. Lawson,
the Boston financier, has been invited
to tell what he knows.
Chairman Henry has asked Mr.. Law
son to appear before the committee in
connection with the resolution of Rep
resentative Wood of Indiana, which
asks an investigation as to leaks
which enabled officials of the govern
ment to make money in the market.
LET Mr.. Lawson come down ano
we will give him a hearing, as he
says he is we'll posted" Mr.. Henry
said, in discussing the matter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Fitting Punishment.

We haven't heard anything direct
from that 100000 egg owner at
Chicago, who has the cold storage
warehouses bursting with eggs. We
hope he made be fed on spoiled eggs,
scrambled, fried and boiled, for at
least thirty days, and then decorated
in the colors of the White and Yellow,
made to stand on the corner of a busy
street, where the people can gaze on
one of the many robbers who have
escaped state prison. And to make it
interesting the boys should be given
scores Of eggs to hurl at the million
aire egg Saltwater Gazette.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
District "a School Notes.

The cold spell brought a few alb
sences.
Our swing ropes have been taken
down for the winter.
Z Burning coal enables us to keep a
fire all night.
Spelling tests last Tuesday and a
few are wishing they had studied.
Moral: Better to be good and study
than to wish you had.
A large framed picture "The Clean
ers" has made it's appearance in our
school room, making three pictures
that we have.
After January first we will have
half hour moons and the entire school
will dismiss at $3.50.
Three hundred and fifty library
books have been taken out so far.
Paper towels and liquid soap dis
pensers have been purchased and take
the place of the unsanitary school,
towel and bar Of soap.
| Those who have attended schoo
20 days this month are: James, Lou
mis-, Olive, Estella, Ruth and Haze
Berry; Walter and Edward Orne, Lul,
Olson, Esther Tincher, Florence Sif
fng and Ward Foote. Those who at
tended 10 days are: Earl and Luc!
Leathers, Edward and Lawrence Die
bricks, Lydia Schlee and Kenneth
Berry.
Those who have attended schoo
every day from Sept. to Dec. 22 are
James, Loumis, Olive, Estella, Rut]
and Hazel Berry, Lulu Olson and Els
ther Tincher.
The first grade pupils are attending
more regular than some Of the olde
pupils who ought to be able to with
stand the cold much better.
Average daily attendance for Dec
ember is "a 800. For this year it i
"a As. .s y 49,.
Mr.. Tincher visited school Friday.
We have had IS visitors so far.
Our Christmas program and fs]
pond we're a grand success. We had
very large and orderly crowd, an
hope they will come again. The pupil
did very well. Madge Berry and Edn
Foote favored us with recitations.
We will have weeks Christina
vacation and school will open Tuesday
January 2, 1917.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
BANDITS CAP IRE
San LUIS P0T0S|
Fate Of Many Foreigners Who
Fled There Is Unknown.
VILLA IS AIMING AT TAMPIC0

Outlaw Chief Is Endeavoring to Reach
Port in Order TO import Arms, Am
munition and suppIies-May Launch
Attack Against Chihuahua City.
Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. PA report
was received by sources known to be
close to Francisco Villa and by gov
eminent agents saying that Villas
forces captured San Luis Potosi.
Many foreigners who left Torreon
before Villa attacked that town re-
Gently went to San Luis Potosi. No
details were available.
San Luis Potosi is southwest of
Torreon on the National railroad line
between Aguas Calientes and Tam
pico. Tampico is believed to be Vii.
las objective in order to obtain port
through which he can import arms,
ammunition and supplies.
Villa was reported to be between
Torreon and Chihuahua City, and was
said to be preparing to launch an at
tack against Chihuahua City soon.
In anticipation of this attack, Gen
eral Francisco Murguia was reported
to have ordered General Francisco
Gonzales, former commander in Jua
rez, to proceed south with his entire
brigade to reinforce the Chihuahua
| garrison.
General Murguia also requested all
! the available troops from his brother
| General Jose Murguia, in Juarez, tc
strengthen the force. at the state cap
! ital.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-28
Foreigners Are Spared.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Villa is CIV
ing protection to those foreigners who
remained in Torreon after he took
the city, according to official advices
to the state department, which added
that the party of foreigners who fled
with British Consul O'Hea before the
capture of the city were blocked at
San Luis Potosi because the bandits
had cut the railroad line northward
toward Saltillo The Villa bands thus
have cut CarranZa's communication by
rail with the border.