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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-26
DOCTOR GAVE
THIS RUNDOWN
WOMEN YINOL
And She Got Well-Her Nervousness
Disappeared.

Flint, Mich-"I keep house for
my family of six and got into a gen.
eral rundown condition. was weak,
nervous and could not sleep, and had
headache a good deal of the time.
My doctor prescribed Vinol and it
made me well and strong. 1 am .
good deal less nervous and can sleep
nights. Clara Smith, 1913 w. 4th
Ave, Flint, Mich.
We sell Vinol on a positive guar
antee to make nervous, weak. run
down women well and strong or re-
turn their money. Try it anyway.
C. T. Craig & Son, Druggists. Cam
bridge, and at the best drug store Ia
every town and city in the country.
ADV.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-26
BAD BACK TODAY?

Backache is usually kidney-acl
and makes you dull, nervous a
tired. Use Doan's Kidney Pills /
weak kidneys-the remedy reed
mended by your friends and mel
bors.
Mrs. c. H. Christopher, 9
End Ave, Cambridge, says: "A
three years ago my kidneys wer,
OF order and | was in a bad
whenever | bent over, sharn
like the thrust of a knife sha
my back. l had dizzy spell
black spots appeared before NJ
| surely was feeling miserab he
l learned of Doan's Kidney Pill
ker using one box, l was great
bought this fine ME
w's Pharmacy, and
high opinion of
at all dealers.
kidney remedj
Pills-the san
er had. Fost
s., Buffalo, y
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-26
Workmen Get Extra Months Wages

Workmen Get Extra MONTHS Wages
Pottsville, Pa, Dec. 26.-Employes
OF the Eastern Steel company, 1t was
announced, will receive as a Christ
mas gift one months wages at the
end OF the year. The bonus has been
given to the employees in addition to
large increases in salary made to sew
eral departments this year.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-26
. Log Knocks Out Unloader.

Seaford, Del, Dec. 60 George
Bradley, of Sharptown. was seriously
injured here while unloading Iogs
from a fiat car to a lighter, when one
of them slipped and struck him sin the
breast and on the arm.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-26

Six Children and Mother Burned.
Greenwood, S. c.. Dec 26-Mrs. j
l.. Whitman and her SIX children,
rangine in age from thr- to thirteer
ye9rS ""rp burned TO death In theb
HON" here
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-26

Chamberlain's Tablets are intend
ed especially for stomach troubles
Dlnousness and constipation. and
nave met with much success in the
treatment OF those diseases. People
VINO have suffered for years with
stomach trouble and have been un-
able TO obtain any permanent relief,
nave been completely cured by the
use OF these tablets. Chamberlain's
Tablets are also of great value for
biliousness. Chronic constipation
may be permanently cured by taking
Chapberlain's Tablets and observing
ai2 printed directions with each
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
PORTLAND CLOSES FIFTY BAR
ROOMS ON JAIL BARGAIN DAY
Marry Get Thanked ut Finish III . Dry
Maine City.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 22.-These
were the results of sudden orders by
Mayor Chapman To close the fifty
barrooms i'm Prohibition Portland.
About loo blind tigers were found
doing thriving business.
ON prominent corners peddiers dis
penSed half pints Of whiskey as fast
as they could make change
Drug stores where Whiskey was
served were filled with drinkers.
Streets about the docks contained
many drunken men,
How long the blind tigers, drug
store bars and peddlers will continue
to dO business ID mot known With the
freedom with which business was
conducted today politicians hint at an
understanding.
1T is the firea time lin eighteen
months said one liqInr dealer that
any business cf consequence has been
done with the lid on"
One hour before closing, many of
the bars were draped in morning
Beer sold at nine glasses for a nickel
Whiskey brought what one was will
ing to pay.
Tn one hour a reporter saw a ped
der sell $85 worth Of whiskey ON
Commercial Wharf 1t represented all
the stock left over by one off thu san
looms
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
GIRLS IN LOVE TO SAVE PENNY
IA DAY
When Quarter II Obtained IL II to
GO tO Needy Families Of Soldiers.

When d Quarter II Obtained IL II ~
Go tO Needy Families of Soldiers.
| Philadelphia.-Is the possible war
responsible? On is III Just afeminine
desire To do what other girls are do
ing? Miss Nathalia Schaeffer is ask
ling herself these questions. They
refer to the epidemic OF engagements
among her friends which seems to be
following her invitation I'D join a club
for engaged girls only. The organ
ization, she explained i'm her invita-
ton, was to BE- known a. the Engaged
Girls Contribution club, and its pur-
pose was to d. the helping of families
OF soldiers Ill need.
Miss Schaeffer Is twenty-three,
blond and pretty Otherwise the En-
gagged Girls Contribution club might
never have been organized, because
she might not have become engaged
recently. Who the bridegroom Is to
r. remains mystery, a. she refuses
tO disclose his name.
But because of her engagement she
thought Of other engaged girls and
one evening at her home here flEured.
out the club which would bring en-
gagged girls together and Glib some
good besides Members are To save
one penny each day until quarter
shall have accumulated, which they
will send to the mayor or whatever
city they live i'm to be- turned into "a
general fund for soldiers wives and
children. It is. to be known as Cupid's
fund
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

With prices climbing UP to altitudi-
nous heights, the newspapers are full
w schemes and experiments and advice
about the cost OF living Economic 81
perts are suggesting menu and house
keepers are beset with advice.i One
of the recent experiments * that ot
Health Commissioner J. p. Robinson,
of Chicago, who is trying out Va 4O
cent daily diet with squad OF ex-
parimanterH in Chicago III con-
tends that 40 cents v Day ~ ample foE
food ana wholesome food for any
person.
The housewife goes to the butchers
shop determined not to spend more
than 40 cents on The family dinner,
hut when she gets there she finds TIM
cheaper cuts Of meat are gone. Or
ahe sees lot of attractive foods put
UP Id fancy boxes. or bacon, fruits,
or cakes look ID attractive that he
cant resist the temptation. She goes
home finding that her 4O cent dinner
has cost her dollar or more
Most people have a very comfort
able feeling about expenses. iii they
spend more than they expected for a
certain ARTICLE they think hopefully
that they will make it up elsewhere.
But they never do.
Administering household econo-
mically has become science in these
times. Ut involves spending a lot or
time az the grocery store and ait the
butchers shop. Also lot OF time i'm
The kitchen. IT cannot be secured By
.ssuing orders lover W telephone, nor
handing out commands to a more or
Tess ignorant servant.
It involves watching for bargains
and keeping an eye on newspaper ad-
vertisements There are plenty "a
ways OF saving money even in these
times fcr people who viii make q
study oflat- j.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

The death of Gen. An Herbert
shriyer deprives this community "a
on of IT, best known and most valu-
able citizens. The loss comes a. q
personal or to those who knew him
well
In both public and private lifa Mr
Shriver was noted for bis upright
ness VA character and responsive
charity. r. had not been we'll for
some time but Tad made W heroic
fight against disease, and In spite ot
hIs physical condition, insisted upon
performing tha duties of his position
Mr. shriver was born at Union
Mills and lived there all of his IT,
He filled many positions ~ honor
and trust For years he W. con-
nected with the leading business I'M
situations of this county
His life viii serve As memorial
of the value ol christian Living and
conscientious performance Of duty
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
WAR SHORTAGE OF NITROGEN

Powder Reserves Would Soon BE Ex-
hausted Blockade Of Chilean Nl-
frateS Would Leave United States
Helpless Importance Of Air Nitrate
Plant For Both Military and Agri-
cultural Reasons.
The United States recently had a
powder supply that would last Just
three hours In modern warfare. Such
was the startling testimony of Briga
|dier-General William CTozier, Chief Of
the Bureau Of Ordinance, to the in
vestigating committee of the 63rd con-
gress Now this powder reserve has
been largely increased, yet it is got
inexhaustihle and the government il
still depending On foreign countries
for the necessary raw material to
make powder.
The domestic supply OF nitrogen,
absolutely essential for the manufac-
Iture of NJ explosives, IL totally made
quate The United States II forced
to import over a million tons of nj
trate of Soda from Chile each year
The cutting off Of that supply would
| put this country i'm an extremely haz-
ardous position in the event or war
Congress, recognizing this, appro-
priated $2O,0O0,0OO ant it, last session
for the development Or an air-nitrate
plant At present there is not single
such factory I'm this country, although
Canada has had one for several years
at Niagara Falls. Germany has in
vested $1O0,OOO,OOO in nitrate factories
during the past two years, and IL
has proved her military and food sal
walton.
The water power requirements Of
NJ the nitrate process are nowhere bet
tier met than at Muscle Shoals, on the
Tennessee river in the northwestern
Icorner OF Alabama, says Herbert
Myrick, after thorough inquiry. This
judgment is confirmed by the results
Of government engineering work done
over a period OF several years at q
lcost of some 100000. Here the ny
IdrOelectric energy available il 100000
horse power, which storage can in
Grease to- 100000, exceeding Niagara
Falls Nv 145,OOO horse power Fur
Ethermore, large quantities Of lime
stone and phosphate are right at
-lhand and the other necessary raw
, materials within easy reach.
With this project developed by tn
government, the nitrogen will be uset
flor fertilizers and other commercial
! purposes in peace times The presen
| thigh prices are chiefly attributed Y
crop shortages which cheaper fertil
. Tiers would materially alleviate. Th
European war has stopped the impor
N tation off German potash, a. most im
" lportant fertilizer constituent Shout
1.-THE Chilean nitrates be likewise Gu
LON, fertilizers would b. worth thei
weight In gold and food prices soa
= still higher. Development Of tn
- Muscle Shoals project will not onl
Insure cheap fertilizers, but afford al
|, water transportation down the Tenn
essee river To the Mississippi, tO a
/ the central west and to the Atlanti
a land Pacific coasts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
THE MAN WITH A BIG INCOME

THE MAN WITH A BIG INCOME.
The most obvious result OF the war
munition and supply business is the
great increase in wealth of compar-
atively small number Of people. The
income tax returns show that the
number Of incomes between $4,000
nd 100000 has doubled during The
lst year. The receipts from in
5nes $4,000 To $4,000 have in-
sased 80. per cent.
New evidences of luxury are to be
IN IN every hand. All over the
5untry great lavish hotels are filed
WY Overlooking. The food and lodging
ay not be much superior, but the
amp Or style il found everywhere
from the sky-parlor to the bootblack.
MI lions of money are being made and
y rev race OF multi-millionaires infest
tn land.
What are all these newly rich PEG
pie going to do with their money
They viii build palaces by the sea
and in the mountains, hewing roads
cat Or rock and creating great monu-
ants to their superiority. It viii al
ploy a great deal of labor nc s.
.ent fgures, and make it dificuli
Eln ordinary people 40 Gat work done
t all the money win find Id wa.
aantually into the hands pf the com
~ people.
he new rich man does not usual,
WI his money wisely. Having suf
from limited means all his life
ebounds to extremes of foolis
shness, where the man who in
M "A wealth would use NJ with IT,
W
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

display. The sight of money being
thrown away tends Nh increase class
bitterness.
The man with new fortune should
not consider it wholly his own He
should look at Al in part aS tha rre#
alton of whole economic system, as
something made possible by our fav-
orable social and educational institu-
lions, by the faithful labor of his
subordinates. He should feel his in-
debtedness to the community IL which
his money ~ made. Tt him give
literally of his new golden store for
public causes and private charity, and
he will have done much TO establish
it on a stable foundation
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
Mean Trick Hard 70 Beat.

IT have spotted another 'meanest
man. "
It was the fat plumber who spoke.
Who il it this time?" the thin car
penter asked.
UNISON
What's Unison been dOing?
''He took me to dinner with him iii
a swell hotel the other evening.
do you call that mean?"
No, but listen"
IT am listening"
When he had finished he took. q
small piece Of tinfofl that had COW
erred small square of cheese"
"Uh huh"
Placed it on silver dollar to get
a. perfect impression
Yes
And then left the impression OF
his plate I'd tine waiter would thinH
he was getting a fine tip.'-Youngsr
town Telegram.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

Thomas Herbert Shriyer was ID
many respects typical Marylander,
and his passing removes from the
State one 0f its sturdiest figures and
most respected citizens. He was "a
fine example cf the industry and
business acumen Or the Old Western
Maryland stock and took keen and
active interest in public affairs Of
genial and attractive personality.
generous in spirit and firm Ara con-
victfons, MI. Shriver won and re-
tanned wide circle of friends who
viii view hfs death a. "a keen per-
sonal loss. Baltimore News.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

A factDry's complete sample line oI
ladies' neckwear In all the latest
shapes and styles Goods that sold
for 25c, soc. 75c and 800 each, w.
will offer this entire line at 10c each
on Saturday and continue tha sale un-
I'LL all are sold. Be sure and look
over this line OF you will miss won
derful chance tO bury the goods you
want at prices never heard of before.
There are over 10000 collar and cum
sets in this lUt; sO your selection Is
unlimited; also have on sale 20 dozen
crepe de chine Windsor ties &C 15c
each. Regular price Of these was
Csc and SOC each; also 4 dozen baby
caps that sold co., $1O0 and np will
be On sale AZ 25c each
THE R- & AZ. *. 1O and DC STORE,
Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

Officer And what are you going "
do when you get there?
Emigrant Take IT'D land.
Oficer-Much?
Emigrant-A shoVelfnl at a time.
lid Bits.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05


1915.
Harrisburg; Pa, jan 40ver a.
quarter OH million industrial acct
dents occurred Id Pennsylvania dur
ing 1916, according to figures compil-
ed Nv the state department Of labor
and industry, from the reports Of
employers who are required under
the state laws I'D send information On
all accidents to the capitol.
The figures show that 25S7 persons
were killed out of total OR 251, 4S3
killed and injured, the department
calculating that there was monthly
average VI 215 killed and III 20957
killed and injured October had the
largest number Of fatalities, showing
2S7 while March had the largest total
of killed and injured, giving ii daily
average Of 999 killed and injured
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
Westminster, Md.

aCOAL-BARRENy IT OUGHT TO
BE SPELLED and yet with all the
difficulties, We have kept 0Ur people
going remarkably well thus far. By
helping each other, we viii get
through somehow. Smith & Reif-
snider have "a good blg stock On hand.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

It ID about, as easy to BE-. popular
with yourself and please the neigh
borS att the same time a. IN il TO sit
On a barbed wire fence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

IL a girl removes the family por-
traits from the front parlor it's a.
sign that she IL afflicted with social
aspirations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

IA whale struck by harpoon has
been known tO dive at the rate OK 900
yards In a minute.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

In the various walks OF life some
people have walkoyer and others
are walked on.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

SALE BILLS PRINTED ON SHORT
NOTICE At THIS OFFICE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

STATE Or Maryland, County OF Carroll S..
l. JAS. PEARRE WANT. Cashier of the
above named bank. tIo soernnly swear that the
above statement I'D true Tn the best or my
knowledge and belief.
80 ~ JAS. PEARRE wANTz, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day
OF January. 1917.
VIM. WEAGLY. Notary Public.
Correct Attest
JAS. H. BILEFNGSLEA.
4s GEO. X. SCHAEFFER,
Directors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

Stale ar Maryland County of Carroll. sS.
LC E- Bankert Treasurer Of the above
named institution do soemniy that Ihe above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief
~. IL. BANKERT, Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me this 4th day
Of January, 1917.
CDrreGE-attegt.
IRA G. LAWYER.
GEO. W.4YEISER. Directors
JOHN J STEWART
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
REPoRT OF THE CONDITION

Of TRe Westminster deposit & 1Fast Com
pdny at Westminster, an the State Of
Maryland. at the close of business
Dee. eth. 1916.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
-llRpoRT oF THR CONDITION

kpEROfSI Of IHE GON01AASIIS
Wv the Union National Bank ~ West
minister. i'm the State Of Maryland, al the
close WI business. December R7, 1916
RESOURCES.
Loans and $237 625-05
KILT. ~ Bonds deposited to secure
circulation (par value 100. 600 60
Securities. other than U. S. bonds (not
Including stocks) owned unpledEed- ~, 1888 All
Stock Of Federal Reserve bank ------.- 1850 OO
bered1 ..... 1900 90
Furniture and xtures- 100
Met amount due from approved
reserve agents in New York.
Chicago and st. Louis .-i.----.- 4fo45
&eE amount due from banks and bank
90 (other than included above) --------- sll5-ss
or town a. reporting bank k ~ 2o2sa
Outside checks and other cagh
items. COCO
Fractional currency. nickels
20s-I5
Notes III other National Banlxs...----...-- $3.50
Lawful reserve in vault and with Fed
eral Reserve bank 23OOl-5l
Redemption fund with U- III Treasurer
and due from IT, s. Treasurer. 100000
Total--.--.......-..-..-. s669 1851
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in... lO0,OOOOO
Surplus fund 100000
Undivided profits ---..-...-+. $l5.240-06 Nl
Less current expenses interest
and taxes paid .-..-.-.-.. 9.osS.S4
Circulating notes outstanding 1000 -00
aee srl n Other reserve cities. 5.3es.O2
Nat amount fiue to banks and bankers 14 550.47
Dividenas unpaid 745.3S
Demand deposits
Individual deposits subject to check ~. 9649S
rartiffasI CheeEg .---.--. ......----... $500
'A + Total demand deposits WI. ss4, ss9.9s
Time deposits payable after 80 days.or
subject no so Gays more notice.:
Other time deposits ..----- 2SSr 80 29
Total OF time deposits $2SS, 522.29
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05
0EPoRT OF THn CONDITION

or The Union Mills SQUiRgs Bank IVY Car
roN County, Md at Union Mills. in The
State WIZ Maryland at lhe close gf blISf-
ness December eth. 1915.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

Child r@rn' @ Shoes %1.1@
Lot of ladies ana cnlldTSn's shoes, odd @cE
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

lOf TIE Union National Bank al Vest
minister I'm the State of Maryland, al tn
close WI business December 27, 1916
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-01-05

2OeYRnxl Paper 1Oc
A Ruud quality tablet and A envelopes in box
box fsF Hwy FOL thls lot
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-31
ETERNAL TRIANGLE is
REASON FOR KILLING
coroner's Jury at Richardton Finds
Matthias Wetzstein "victim of
Deliberate Murder"

Richardton. - Richardton was the
scene of it's second murder within
fortnight, when the Eternal triangle
resulted in the Staying of Matthias
Wetzstein. 81 years. old. by Adolphus
Lehman. 35.
Wetzsteir, coroners jury found
after hearing his dying statement and
the evidence of his wife's mother, was
the victim Of a deliberate murder"
Lehman is said to have been paying
attention to young and pretty Mrs.
Wetzstein. Returning home to find his
wife absent, WetZstein located her in
Lehman's company.
When he upbraidcd Lehman, the lat.
ter is alleged 10 have drawn gun.
Lehman, it is claimed. pursued the
flee ng husband to his home. where,
after / / ng several shots through the
door, Lehman. it is charged. broke in
and shot Wetzstcin to death.
Lehman then rode to Taylor and
gave himself up to the town marshal.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-05-31
minimum PRICE
FOR WHEAT URGED
CONFERENCE At FARGO ASKS
THAT At LEAST $3.50 PER
BUSHEL BE PAID.
NEWS OF FLIcKERTAIL STATE
important Doings Of the Past Few
Days Throughout the State Edited
and Arranged for Our
Readers.

Fargo. Resolutions adopted by
the grainprice fixing conference here
included recommendation that a
minimum price for No. l Northern
wheat at Northwestern terminals be
fixed at $3.50, which would mean $2.25
bushel to the farmers.
Government operation of transpor-
tation facilities and terminal eleva-
tors and warehouses when necessary
as war expedient and prohibition Of
futures trading in food products as a
permanent policy also were advo-
Gated
Seven delegates were named to at
tend a hearing in Washington of the
congressional committee of agricul-
ture which is considering the food
bill.
Farmers of North Dakota. through
their representatives at the confer
ence. urged that the government guar
antee at least 81 per bushel for pota-
toes and asked that the government
take some action on the fixing of
prices of prepared products such as
flour. 1t was also urged that de-
partment of price-fixing be created
for the duration of the war to oper-
ate separately from the Department
of Agriculture.