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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
THE ENEMY RAT.
How to Keep This Rodent Out OF
Houses.

How to Keep This Rodent Out OF
Houses.
The rat not only disseminates bu-
bonic plague, but carries tapeworms,
trichinae, fiukes, roundworms and other
parasites, besides being suspected as an
active agent in communicating leprosy
and infantile paralysis. 1t can gnaw
through any common building material
except stone, hard brick, cement, glass
and iron. 1t destroys whole fields OF
grain, climbs trees to steal fruit, eats
both fowls and their eggs and destroys
game. 1t steals costly furs and laces
for It's nests, when 1t can get them.
to the rat, and he also starts floods by
burrowing in dams and levees. He Is
a great traveller and is fond of living
on shipboard, though fortunately he
journeys little by rail. Finally, his
fecundity is prodigious, the fond moth
er presenting him with numerous addi-
tions to the family circle sometimes as
frequently as once month.
The modern way Of attacking the rat
ZIG to build It out" The ratprooflng Of
buildings is described as "a cheap form
of insurance against fire and pesti-
lence."
When rats get into ratproof build
ings we have to resort to traps and
poison to get them out, the former be-
ing the least Objectionable. In the use
of traps 1t must be borne in mind that
the rat is extremely cautious and will
not enter strange looking contrivances
in search Of food If plenty of other
nourishment that Is not open to sus-
picion is available. The trap should
be strong enough 80 that the rat can
not force its head between the wire
and escape and should be dipped In
boiling water or smoked before being
set to kill the human smell or that OF
rats previously caught. 1t should not
be placed In an open space, but along
the wall or In narrow runway, for
the rats vision Is somewhat defective
In the daytime, and, depending on Its
whiskers as guide, it has to keeT
close to some wall or other boundary
Fish makes an excellent bait, but any
odorous edible different from the ami
mails customary diet Is likely to at
tract It,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Two Fredericktown Men Are
Convicted AT Special
Court Session
STEALING TURKEYS AND
CORN, WAS CHARGE
Rail Case To Be Taken Up
Again Monday; Court
News Notes

A special session of common pleas
court was held from Z until 10 o'clock
Friday night in order to finish the
case of the State of Ohio against
Perry and Thurman Gallagher, Fred
ericktown men, who were charged
with the theft Of turkeys and a guam
tity of corn from A. T. Smith, living
near Ankenytown.
The case was submitted to the jury
at seven O'Clock, but the verdict
was not reached until the de-
liberations had continued for three
hours, after which the jury returned a
verdict Of guilty as charged in the in.
dictment, and assessed the value OF
the property stolen at $S.
The defendants will probably be
sentenced within a few days unless
motions are filed for a new trial.
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Solid Gold.

For many years the term "solid
gold" has been commercial misno-
mer. Some Of the ancient Roman jew
elry as well as that of the renaissance
period was indeed made of pure gold,
worked up by hand with the crudest
OF tools. but since the old day there
has been constantly increasing en-
ployment OF alloys for the reason that
jewelers. found that the harder the
gold was rendered by good alloys the
greater its wearing qualities and the
more secure. therefore. was the set
ting OF the gems 1t contained.-Argo-
naut
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
WHY
Furniture and Shoes Creak
and How to Stop Them

~ REAKING shoes, beds, chairs
and stairs are most annoying
"a things OF these a creaking
bed is probably the worst, es-
pecially If one lives in fiat with
neighbors above and below who are
given to gossip or insomnia, for they
can tell at what hour you turn in at
night.
Bed cleats are made of iron and are
often of cast iron and sometimes do
not fit well, especially after the bed
has been in use for quite awhile. The
only thing to do is either to have the
socket and Its fitting rod reground or
else place some elastic substance be-
tween the socket and rod to make the
cleats fit The latter is the easier
thing to do and is just as satisfactory.
If the bed is wooden one tight
ening of the screws holding 1t together
should be sufficient to stop all creak-
ing. If one Is so old fashioned as to
have stats In the bed these, of course,
give them every motion and some
times creak Pieces of blotting paper
put under the ends of each slat will
obviate this difficulty.
The creaking of stairs may be RENE
died with a little hammer play and a
few nails or screws. This annoyance
is caused by board rubbing against
another. The trend Of each step
should consist Of one board only, but
occasionally 1t is made Of several
narrow strips or small pieces. The
only way to step so that the tread will
not creak is to place your foot close to
the place where the banister ia at
tached or else put your weight on your
toes, placing them Just as far forward
as possible. This latter Is rather haz-
ardous. however
Creaking shoes may be "cured" by
driving tacks IN the soles and clinching
them on the side and also by making
the leather more pliable. II the sole
layers are hard like boards they will
slide like boards. but II they are soft
like layers Of cloth or pasteboard they
will bend without noise.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Local Subscriptions Exceed
The $200,000.00
Mark
ONLY FIVE DAYS OF
CAMPAIGN ARE LEFT
Personal Solicitation Will Not
Be Started Until Next
Week

The Liberty Loan was given a
splendid boost on Thursday when a
second detail from the ID. A. r. solic-
tied subscriptions at the stores. Yes
terday's committee consisted of: Mrs.
Nolan, Miss Ewalt, Mrs. II. Cooper,
Mrs. Chew Miss Kinney, Miss Smith,
Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. Got
shall, Miss Patterson, Mrs. Kahrl,
Mrs. Arndt and Mrs. McNabb.
At 8 o'clock when the ladies re-
turned to headquarters and reported,
it was found that the splendid result
OF s1,450 had been attained. Com
bined with the sales of the day before,
S1,750 of the bonds have thus been
sold by the ID. A. r.
Chairman Alderman was loud in his
praise of this effort and formal note
of thanks of the Liberty Loan COM
mittee will be sent to the local chap
ter.
The total subscriptions to the loan
in Knox county have gone comfort
ably over the 100000 mark and, as
announced Friday morning, now
amount to $207, $50 This leaves $162,-
900 to be raised Saturday and on the
four days Of next week. The lists
close up at noon on Friday, June Is.
The total number of subscribers Is
232.
That the campaign in Knox is pro-
crossing at least as well as in most
counties is evident from a statement
made this morning by Chairman Ack.
erman. He said: "Unoliicial advices
that came to us yesterday indicate
that only four counties of the 26 in
our district have subscribed to date
a larger proportion Of their quota But
that isn't making us lay down. On
the contrary, II Is squirting us to In.
creased efforts. We are going to
make every effort, not only to keep
Knox county out of the also rams,
but to put her at the very top of the
list. A large number of men who are
able have not yet subscribed to the
loan. The committee considered yes
terday the question of personally 80
liciting them, but 1t was decided tC
delay the action until next week, We
much prefer that subscriptions should
come as voluntary patriotic i'm
pulse"
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- The ~
Scrap Book
Thouuht IL Funny.

A minister who saw service in the
British trenches in recounting his ex-
periences among the Scotch regiments
told of a wounded Jock whom he
found rather depressed. On being
asked whether he would like to dictate
letter home the Jock assented. There
upon the minister brought table with
writing materials to his bedside and
prepared to take down the letter. How
ever, he found Jock tongue tied and
unable to begin, so much so that the
parson said after awhile: "Come
along now, I'm in hurry. We must
make start. What will sayf
No reply.
"Will begin, My dear wifeT"
AYE" said Jock, "pit that doom
Thatll amuse her."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
The Wronu Verse.

A man who was staying at home dur
ing the PAST summer, not having re-
ceived his weekly letter from his wife,
thought he would be smart and send
her a quotation from the Bible that
would surely bring letter by next
mail. Not having a Bible handy, he
depended ON his memory and wrote as
follows:
My Dear Wife-Proverbs XIV, "a.
JOHN.
He did not get any more letters.
When his wife returned he asked her
why she had not written. She showed
him his quotation. He looked at his
Bible and said:
"Oh, Lord! quoted the wrong
verse. 1t should have been Prov. XIV
25."-Life.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
How to Make Delicious Salad Dressing
For Spring Greens.

Mix thoroughly one tablespoonful of
mustard. one tablespoonful of salt, one
fourth teaHpoonful Of celery salt,
dash of cayenne, one and one-half ta-
blespoonfuls of sugar and two table
spoonfuls of -four. Add the beaten
yolks of four eggs, one-third cupful Of
melted butter, one and one-half cup
fuls Of milk and one-half cupful OF
vinegar. Cook over boiling water un-
til the mixture coats the spoon, stir
ring constantly. then strain and cool
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
A Resj Gaa Plant.

There are two varieties of gas plant.
One is q manufacturing establishment
where coal is converted into gas for IL
Eliminating and heating purposes. The
other variety is a real growing plant
called the fraxinella. Few know why
the fraxinella is called the "gas plant"
This is because at certain times 1t re-
leases volatile oil that actually ig-
mites If allowed to come In contact with
lighted match. The fraxinella is also
noted for its fragrance and longevity IL
not disturbed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12

to try Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. l did so, my weakness dis.
appeared, l gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds Of
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. / can
not say enough in praise of Lydia p;
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. M. o. JOHNSTON, Route
D, Box 100, Richmond, Ind
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
n Was Loaded.

A musketry instructor in the north of
England had spent patient hour with
a squad OF recruits explaining all about
rife. He had impressed upon them
the names Of all the parts and their
uses--the magazine, the bolt, the stock,
the barrel, and so on. Then, flashing
round on one recruit, he asked him
how many cartridges he had in his RI
fle. Quick as thought came the reply:
Seven int tin can and one up T. spout"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12

"I hear you've got government job
now" one man said to another.
The other answered gayly:
That's what"
The first man gave an envious sigh
and asked.
rs II hard workY'
"Not after you get IT," was the reply.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
How to Freshen Up Old Flatirons So
They Hold Heat

Take your old fatirons, which do not
keep the heat, and put them In the
fire until they are redhot then take
them and put them In cold water and
let them stand until cold. An old Po-
iish woman told Of this. and It has
been tried many times with success,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Account Filed

Clinton NJ. Rice, executor of the es-
tate of Robert Moffett, has filed his
second and final account in the pro-
bate court, showing the estate set
tied and $99O17 held in trust for John
Moffett with Clinton M. Rice as trus-
tee.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our most heart
good neighbors and many friends and
the public in general for their kind,
ness and favors during the illness and
sad hours of death of our most be
loved husband and father; also Clin'
ton Commandery, No. 5, Mt. Vernon
Ohio Lodge, No. 1879, F. & A. NJ, OF
Bladensburg, Glenwood Chapter, No
3O3, Eastern Star, of Bladensburg, B
P. o. E., No! 14O, Mt. Vernon, our
friends and relatives for the beautiful
floral offerings.
MRS. S. C. HORN,
MR.. G. V. HORN.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12

from my age that
when going up.
stairs / had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he,
thought 1 should
have an operation,
and my frie n da
thought Iwould not
live to move into
our new house. My
la,,o.b%or ocLaI y,,o
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Rail Case UP Monday

HdTT Odst Up WUTudy-
The case of the City of Mt. Vernon
VS.. The Mt. Vernon Street Railway
Co. will be taken up again in COM
mon pleas court Monday, This action
is to recover $1,000 said to be due the
city on paving assessments. The case
was continued, after being partially
heard recently, that depositions might
be taken in Harrisburg, Pa, and Oma-
ha, Neb., by the defense.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
How to Signal With a Gun When In
Trouble In Woods.

Help-Four shots In quick succession;
as oooo.
Injured - Shot. pause. two shots.
pause, shot; as o-oo-o.
Lost-Three quick shots, pause, one
shot: as ooo-o.
Man Found-One shot, pause three
quick shots; as o-ooo.
Cali Heard-Two quick shots. pause.
two quick shots; as oo-oo.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
tSSie.ty
Utica Couple
Is Married

On Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. l.. c. Sparks performed the mar
riage of Mrs. Lulu Carr and Mr..
George E. Hook, both of Utica. The
couple We're unattended and will re,
side in Utica where Mr.. Hook is in
business.-Newark Advocate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12

"I see that Counselor Dedbroke Is
courting a rich old widow"
He seems to be up against a court
OF last resort" Boston Record
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Her Posseasiona.

'I have two lovely little puppies"
said Mrs. Tawkley. --. -
II have met your husband" replied
the man. "Who is the other oneY'-
Exchange.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Forum Reunion
At Country Club

The annual reunion Of present and
past members Of the high school For
um staff was held Friday afternoon
and evening at the country club. ov-
er 40 were present to enjoy a picnic
supper. Dancing furnished amuse'
ment during the evening. New Off
GERS of the association are:
President-Robert Eastman.
Secy.- .-Treas,-M. H. Rosenthall.
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+ 1. i. /. i. i. i. i. i. i. + + +
+ BIRTHS +
q. 4. y. =. =. y. =. u =. y. =.

A son was born Friday to Mr.. and
Mrs. b. II. Osborn OF West Walnut
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Durbin, living
near Danville, announce the birth of
q son last Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Hail-F adds
Wedding

Mr. Thomas Bertrand Hall and Miss
Grace Angeline Faddis, both of this
city, were united in the bonds of holy
matrimony by the ring service at
1880 o'clock Saturday morning at the
home of the officiating minister, Rev.
j. A. Long, East Vine street. They
We're attended by Miss Berta Hall
of West High street. Following the
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Hall left for
Pittsburgh, Pa, where they will spend
several days. Upon their return to
this city they will be at home at COS
East Ohio avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12

William B. Mason, who attended
the funeral of his uncle, the late
w. R. Hogue, returned to his home
Wednesday evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON her HANDS
Zoo iii to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind. d.-"For two years I
was 30 sick and weak with troubles
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
Sarah f. Braggins to Louise F
George, city property, 81.
Ezra w. Jeffries to Carl Hulse
103 1-3 acres in Liberty, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
Guardians Account

Herman Davis, guardian of Elmer
Parrish, has filed his fourth account,
showing $4,0S9.10 received, $1,242.54
expended, leaving a balance of $2,S46.-
Sc.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12

Thomas Bertrand Hail. purchasing
agent, and Grace Angeline Faddis,
bookkeeper, both of Mt. Vernon, Rev.
j. A. Long.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
HORSEMEN AND
BREEDERS!
GLENWOOD, No. 98277

Is a Percheron stallion, purchased
from Loeser Bros, the importers.
Glenwood is a very richly bred colt,
weighs 1900 pounds and is of the best
strain of Percherons ever imported.
He is four years old Terms: $1,000
to insure a colt two weeks old
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
The Belgian Draft Horse
CAROCALLA, No. 1O2O1

Carocalla is bay, foaled April 1, 1913,.
weighs 1900, sired by Carolian, No.
1920. Carolian made many seasons in
Fredericktown, and was handled by
Alex Silliman. Terms: $500 to in
sure colt two weeks old
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-06-12
MARSHAL FIELD

Marshal Field, the Great Belgian Per-
cheron, weighs about 1900 pounds. He
is a great breeder. Formerly owned
by John r. Clark, Mt. Gilead. Terms:
$1,000 to insure colt two weeks old.
These horses will make the season
of 1917 at E. e. Zolman & Sons barn,
known as the old Hagerty barn, near
Levering Bros warehouse, Frederick
town, Ohio. Due care will be taken
to prevent accidents, but should any
occur they will be at owners risk.
AUTO AND HORSE LIVERY IN
CONNECTION
10c BARN
E.. E. Zolrnan & Son
Cit. BIB Bell 'Phone 33
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-31
|. ". W.
ATTEMPT TO TIE-UP
MICHIGAN MINES

BESSEMER. Mich, July 31.-Al-
though meetings of Industrial Work.
ers Of the World locals We're to be
held throughout the Gogebic iron
range today for the purpose of push
ing the attempt to tie up the iron In
dustry in Michigan, authorities and
mine officials were of the opinion that
there would be no immediate recur-
renee of last nights disorders.
The promptness with which Chief
of Police Hult and score of deputies
broke up a meeting of the Industrial
Workers at Ironwood and the action
Of the state constabulary force in
twice dispensing a procession Of l. w.
WIS, who were headed for the Anvil
mine near here, it is believed, will
have a salutary effect.
That the !. w. W. organization is
well supplied with money and that
1t Is being literally supplied from out
side sources is the statement made by
several persons who claim to have
authoritative information. This state
ment will be thoroughly investigated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-31
THE DEVIL
Says it Is Too Hot to go to Church,
But Not to Dance.-Rev. A. =.
BaIsmeler, Of Nazarene Church.

Public dances are public hugging
matches set to music" says the Rev.
A. F. Balsmeier OF the Nazarene
church. He made the assertion at a
revival meeting Monday night
Some people think It's too hot to
have revival Many Of the churches
have closed for the hot months. l
notice the devil Is still on the job" he
said
Go out on the street any day and
you will see the devil advertising a
dance. The dance is of the devil II
it is too hot to go to church, 1t is GER
tainly too hot to dance.
people will waltz two or three
miles just to get hug or two, and
usually man wants to hug some
other mans wife rather than his own
"The dance is nothing more than
a public hugging match set to music.
Too many persons go wrong through
the dance for Christian to endorse it,
let alone partake of the same
The meetings will be held every
night this week with the exception Of
Saturday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-31
WEARS 'EM
Mrs. Gertrude kolp Cuts Grass In
Imported Overalls. "Perfectly
Wonderful Great Relief for Hot
Weather." She Advises.

"They are perfectly wonderful for
women to do their housework in. One
can crawl around on floors, climb
step-ladders. run lawn mower, and
do many other things woman has to
do daily SO much easier"
That's what Mrs. Gertrude Kolp,
326 North Tenth street. vaudeville
dancer, thinks about overalls for wo-
men. She's tried them out
When Mrs. Kolp was first seen
wearing them, men and women too,
would stop and gaze at her in won
derment.
But they've gotten used to seeing
her cutting the grass. or washing win.
dows, and doing other work with 'em
on and they don't notice her now. she
says.
The pair owned by Mrs. Kolp were
purchased in Canada several weeks
ago, while she was visiting there.
They are made of regular army goods
and there are no ruffles on them Civ.
ing them an effeminate look.
They are made especially for wo.
men however, and are not as tight
as mems. she says.
Mrs. Kolp will aid any women In
Richmond who wants to purchase a
similar pair. Their cost is $3.50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-31
WHEAT IN CANADA
SHOWS Low YIELD

REGINA, Sask., July 31.-Reports
received by the provincial department
of agriculture. from the crop cores
pondents throughout the province
made public today indicate that the
wheat yield of the province will aver
age between ten and fifteen bushels
to the acre. From every part of the
province come reports that rain is
needed and in some sections the crops
are so badly burned that rain now
would do no good.
In the southeastern part of the pro-
vince, the wheat average is estimated
at IL bushels to the acre. Harvest is
expected about August.
In the Regina-Weyburn district, the
same dry conditions prevail and the
wheat is expected to run about fifteen
bushels to the acre.
Wheat in the south country district
will average about IL bushels with
oats failure in some sections. All
grains are maturing too fast and it. is
feared that the conditions of 1914
will be repeated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-31
U.RoAr TAKEN TO FERRoL

MADRID, July 31.-Premier Date
announced today that the German sub.
marine U B % which had anchored in
Corunna harbor had been taken to
Ferrol, the chief naval arsenal OF
Spain. IL miles northeast of Corruna.
The Premier added that the govern
ment intended to keep strictly to the
terms of the recent regulation regard
ing the entry of belligerent submarines
into Spanish ports
King Alfonso on June 80 signed a
decree which had for its object the
avoidance of repetition Of incidents
like the one at Cadiz where a German
submarine took refuge and later was
escorted out Of the port by Spanish
torpedo boats. By the decree sub.
marines of all belligerent powers were
forbidden to navigate within Spanish
territorial waters or to enter Spanish
ports.
It was declared that all such sub
marines which entered the Spanish
zone for whatever reason would be
interned until the end Of the war.