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IN 1917

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
ONCE AGAIN

There is no greater message of
cheer which could be sent not only
to u Battery boys at Camp Sheridan,
Alabama, but to every Knox county
boy who wears the uniform In this
country or abroad. than the simple an
nouncement Friday evening at the
Methodist Episcopal church that this
county has exceeded It's minimum
quota In the army Y. NJ, G. A. drive
by at least $4,000
II was glorious ending to a glor-
ious campaign for u glorious purpose,
Unlike the Liberty Loan campaign In
that money parted with would never
be seen again; unlike the Red Cross
campaign In that solicitation of large
amounts were the rule, the army Y.
NJ. G, A. drive here once again dem
onstrated the all-abiding faith and
confidence which Knox county has in
her soldlers-a faith and confidence
mlrrored by the generous spirit of do
Ing all possible for these soldiers
OF being, In fact, a real second line of
defense to them.
Battery and other boys IN tho SER
vice may well speak with pride to
their military acqunintances of what
the folks back home have done In
this war and. from all appearances,
are willing to continue to do indeti-
nitely. Two Liberty Loans hugely oy-
ersubscrlbed. one OF the proportions
ately largest chapters Of tho Red
Cross IN Ohio, Caisson club which
aims TO do individual work and sup
ply individual needs and tremen
dously efficient army Y. NJ. c. A. or
ganization which forgot there was
such thing as u quota in the last
hours of the campaign, all indelibly
register Knox county's appreciation
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
LOGICAL

Although It throws an immense
burden OF work upon local exemption
boards, members Of these boards
agree to a man that the new plan for
the selection OF registered men for
national service Is logical and time
saving.
One of the complaints locally, in
connection with the first selection,
was the fact that the board conducted
a physical examination of four men
out OF every five whom they knew
would later be exempted. The local
board saw the futjlity and the absurd
ity of the process at the time, but
could do nothing.
AS the plan now stands, useless Ok.
aminations will be reduced to the
minimum, as all men who have no
grounds for exemption will be called
up first for physical examination. In
this respect, but in this alone, the
work OF the burdened exemption
board is lightened and let no one for.
get that members of this board re-
ceive not a cent for their Wholesoul-
ed services.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
THE ORACLE

Lord Northcliffe VINO, as far as the
war is concerned, might well be term.
ed the oracle of England, availed
himself of the opportunity, in declin-
ing the air ministry in Lloyd-George's
cabinet, to tell his nation of growing
restlessness in the United States over
the manner in which England has con.
Quoted the war-of the belief that
in simple words, the British have mud.
died their part in it,
No man in England today is listen.
ed to with greater respect than Lord
Northcliffe as it was he, through the
medium of his newspapers there, who
finally aroused the island kingdom
from a hating and loose conception
of the conflict into a spirited, concert
ed and more efficient conduct. His
charge, then, becomes a challenge to
his country once more to arouse her
self and proceed along more coordi-
mated lines.
Northcliffe has spent much time in
this country, studying the war in the
prospective, as it were, and feels that
he can be of most value by remaining
here in his semi-ofiicial capacity. He
has the ear of American leaders in
the war and they, in turn, have his
Accordingly, there are those who see
behind his proposal of a supreme in
ter-allied war council the voice Of
President Wilson; the plan of Presi-
dent Wilson. Suggested with criti-
cism of war management in the past,
the proposition cannot but stir Eng
land to thought.
Anyone at all in touch with the war,
particularly since the entrance of the
United States, must admit, although
it hurts, that there has been too much
of the haphazard in the scheme of al.
lied endeavor-too much, dare it be
said, of the looking for the individual
country first. A supreme allied war
council, composed of expert, efficient
and broad-minded men, could very
probably have averted the temporary
military and political collapse of Rus.
sia and its by-product, the invasion
of Italy.
Northcliife has spoken and spoken
first. A great conference of the al
lies, soon to be convened, will answer,
let us hope!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
~
WHAT PIE FOR
THANKSGIVING?

Who ever heard of real Thanksgiving
dinner without minoe pie?
Ii can't be done.
There may be cakes and cookies and pud.
dings aud all kinds ofswcet things but unless
there is m:Hrs PIE there just isn't any real
Thanksgiving dinner.
Aud since it takes mince pie to top off
the feast dinners, wouldn't it be Il good idea
TO have m;nce pie TO top oH many of the
other good nealS Wouldn't it just make
the meal on many occasions:
Asyouprobablykuow NoNrSucuAlMcE
MEAT comes in aa up-to date package
form-sccuge from hanGlias; is moderate in
rric, ana becomes three times the package
weight when YOU adlthe necessary moisture.
/; is the economical way to buy mince
meat becaUsc it prevents waste.
The package recipes are good for pies,
cakes, puddiugs, and cuokies.
Try NQyE SUCH War Pie--no top
crust. Saves -four, shortening, Labor, money
half the crust, Helps the u. S. Food
Administration.
The pie thar is good enough for Thanks,
giving dinner is good enough for all Oaler
meals-breakfasis, lunches, suppcrs, and in
the dinner pail, Try ii with NoNE SucH
MiNcE MEAT.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
A FAILURE

Tho teeth Of German frightfulness
have been extracted by their roots
and, though the process required pa.
tience and sacrifice of lives and mon
ey. tho result Is one Of the most not.
able Of the war.
Arthur Pollen. British expert in
naval affairs, unreservedly made the
declaration to The Associated Press
Thursday that the submarine menace
has at last been set at naught-that
the pirates Of the sea have become
as mere cockle-shells on the crests of
the waves.
Six months ago, this would have
been the most sensational and most
jubilant bits Of Information which
could have been given the public.
Today. although allied people are
naturally delighted with this expires.
sion from one whose opinions count
strongly, there Is little of the remark
able about the statement, for ever
since April. when the submarine men
ace reached its crest, there has been
steady decline in the effectiveness
OF this brutal instrument Of warfare.
In other words, the public has long
been prepared for Just such an an,
nouncement IS that OF Mr.. Pollen.
It was the submarine which was to
starve England IN six months and
bring tho island dominion PROSTATE
on her knees before the apostle of
kuitur. 1t was In the supreme faith
Of the efficacy of this weapon that
Germany gambled all. even in her
desperation parting with the friend
ship OF tho United States. The sub.
marine has been q failure and the
most powerful enemy yet to enter the
worlds arena against Junkerism has
Joined against the Huns.
The topsy.turyy military campaign
which the imperial government has
directed 10 divert the minds of her
people from tho gallant submarine"
must be not without effect, but the
thought OF tho undersea craft-the
salvation of Germany victorious
cannot be removed permanently from
the German mind and these people
cannot reconcile the proud boasts OF
their leaders that the submarine
would bring speedy. triumphant and
overmastering victory with its failure
Some day. the embarrassing aues-
tion, How about the submarine?
vii! grow into a potential clamor-
and then.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20

Mr., Dowds called attention to the
fact that there were many industrial
concerns making contributions that
were not included in his report and
announced that these will be secured
and turned in to the committee as
soon as possible. He also said that he
experienced the greatest satisfaction
in the work at the Pennsylvania rail-
road shops, where the enthusiasm Of
the men was remarkable.
At the Mt. Vernon Bridge works,
MIR. Dowds said that the company had
not thought it advisable to permit the
canvassing of the workmen while at
their work and the contribution from
the Bridge works as listed above was
made by the company instead of the
employees.
In the absence Of Homer c. Smith,
chairman of the committee working
in Centerburg, S. G. Dowds, who had
charge Of the county proper in the
campaign, reported that Mr.. Smith s
committee had raised total of ST. $40
In Centerburg.
At Fredericktown a total OF $2699,S5
was subscribed. according to the re-
port of II. Il. GLENN. chairman. These
reports were all that were available
with the exception that S. g. Dowds
announced the subscription of S57t
in Monroe township and Mr.. Daney
turned In report of 1915 for Morgan
township, which brings the grand tot
al of subscriptions already reported
to over $4,000.
With this amount already reported
and the greater part of the rural dis
tricts to be heard from, there is little
doubt that the total subscriptions will
exceed $4,000 and cheer after cheer
shook the church Friday night as tht
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20

this discussion were Rev, f. G. Ander.
son, Supt of Schools p c. Hemer, G.
@. Weaver and Rev. j. A. Long The
concensus of opinion appeared to be
that this fund was worthy one and
should receive support, but that it
should not be considered in connec-
tion with the present campaign.
The meeting was interspersed with
music by the NJ. Il. Sunday school Or
chestra, which also played several
numbers while the dinner was being
served. The entire company also
sang America" upon assembling in
the dining room Immediately after
the invocation by Rev. j. A. Long
and then sang "The Star Spangled
Banner" as the meeting closed with
the benediction by the Rev. Mr.. Nor.
ton of Fredericktown.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20

direct, vigorous and to the point
Where other campaigns have aroused
merely normal interest from the
populace at large, this campaign has
developed an enthusiasm.
y The proposition Of securing $4,000
was no light, easy one Il hinged on
the generosity of public, the great.
or part of which little understood
what the army Y. M. c. A. is or what
II means to the soldier In uniform.
There was to be no return other than
a glowing pride, for money given to
this cause. Although even q penny
was cheerfully taken. large amounts
were the aim and this made the bur.
den upon the shoulders of the work.
ets doubly hard.
II has been q long time and 1t will
DO q long time ere Mt. Vernon will
see such an enthusiastic set of work
ers In any cause as those who daily
strived to do their part In the drive
and the same is true of those men
throughout the county who contribut.
ed equally.
These workers, to q man, point to
Beatty b. Williams. general chair
man, as the fountain-head OF their
spirit and enthusiasm and the public
should never forget the indefatigable
energy. tho whoiesouled vim and the
sincere inspiration of Mr.. Williams
In this--a real campaign.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
A ROOTER?

The happiness of the American
fighting forces depends upon the army
Y. M. G. A.
Their morale, or the spirit which
possesses them constantly, Is either
made or broken by or without the
Army Y. NJ. C. A.
What home they have, with It's Rc-
companying comforts, is the Army Y.
NJ. G. A.
Is 1t not plain, then, that the 7. NJ.
c. A. is OF vital Importance in the
prosecution of this war? Lord North
cliffe, who Is now visiting In this coun.
try. declares emphatically that the
war cannot be won without the Y. NJ.
c. A.
The proposition descends to you,
then, in this form: You are a mem.
ber OF the army back home, an army
sometimes said to be more important
than the one at the front: you should
be marshalling all OF your resources
just AZ the boys In training or at tho
front are marshalling or have mar.
shalled theirs; these marshalled. II
becomes question of distribution
easily solved as far az the Army Y. NJ.
G, A. is concerned. 1t is upon the gen.
erosity Of the American people that
the maintenance of this most vital in
stitution depends.
Just as an athletic team. engaged
In trying combat. Is urged to greater
efforts by the lusty cheers and pro
longed applause of Its rooters, 10 Dc
American fighting forces look to thu
folks back home for cheers and ap
plause.
There are cheers and cheers. bu
the one cheer that will most chez
them Ia the unstinting contribution
until II hurts, to the Army Y, NJ. G
A. Knox county's quota Is $4,000
Are you rooter?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
CLAY TIP. TEACHERS
TO MEET SATURDAY;
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

The teachers of Clay township and
supervisory district number four will
meet in the high school building Sat.
urday, November "a, beginning at 100
O'Clock promptly. The program fol-
lows:
Music.
Preparation for the High School
Supt. Belle G. Lepley.
Teaching Children to Read-Ray.
mond Giffin.
Some Marks of the Strong Teacher
-Prin. o. b. Cummins.
Round table topics:
School Habits Reach over In Life
Lead by Dean Roberts.
Much Time is Wasted in Teaching
Spelling Lead by Eli Biggs.
Does the Teacher Help Too Much
Lead by Supt, NJ, c. Cummins.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
Enhaut. Pa. 90
weak inwardly. J

| will have to die as there is no help for
me. She got me one of your little
books and my husband said I should try
one bottle. | stopped the doctors
medicine and took Lydia &. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. 1t soon made a
change in me and now am strong and
do all my work - Mrs. AUGUSTUS
BAUGEMAN, Box sc, Enhaut, Pa.
Why will women continue TO suffer
day in and day out and drag out sicSly,
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths OF the joy of living, when they
can find health in Lydia L. Pinlham's 8
Vegetable Compound ?
If you would like free confidential ad-
vice address Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
A REAL CAMPAIGN

The people OF Knox county have
Witnessed the past week II real cam.
paign In every sense OF the word.
The army Y. NJ. c. A. drive for 1000
has been characterized by those
methods which remove It from the
class of haphazard. scattering effort
and place 1t upon the pedestal OF ef-
ficiency and thoroughness.
It has been a long time since there
has been campaign of such con-.
pleteness In Knox county and there
has been truly exceptional interest
betrayed In It's every phase by "a
greater number Of people as the re-
suit
The original dinner at the Presby-
terian church. with speeches by men
In uniform. tho daily noon luncheon
OF workers when the progress of the
campaign was carefully noted. the
systematic organization of the dis
tricts outlying Mt. Vernon with active
subcommittee in charge. the friend
ly spirit of rivalry instiled into the
various teams in the city, the con
stant stimulus to work harder and
work longer provided by the leaders
IN the local movement and. not the
least, the clock recording the prog.
ress Of the campaign are all indica-
tive of the bralny organization be-
hind the local movement,
Where other campaigns have shot
hither and thither. missing the mark
as result, this campaign has beeu
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
ARMY y FUND Isl
OvERSUBSCR|bED|
IN KNOX COUNTY
Will Probably Reach Sum OF
$4,000 When All Reports
Are Made
HAS COMFORTABLE
MARGIN OVER QUOTA
Teams Report AT Dinner In
M. E. Church; Totals
Announced
X7
v
HAS COMFORTABLE
MARGIN OVER QUOTA

Knox county has for tho fourth
time "sope over tho top" since the
war against Prussianism began and
again has registered a distinct gain
against tho kaiser and his forces by
closing a whiriwind campaign to raise
$4,000 for the army Y. NJ. C. A. work
with a grand total that will In all
probability exceed $4,000, according
to announcement at the final meet
ing Of the teams at a banquet in the
parlors of the M. e. church Friday
evening.
While the full reports from all
parts of the county were not available
at the close of the campaign Friday
evening those reports turned In show
a good margin over the minimum
quota Of $4,000 and the committee
has every reason to believe that those
sections not yet reported will greatly
swell the total subscriptions and
again place the county we'll along In
the honorary list Of counties that
"put things over" In the matter Of do
ing their bit to help win the war and
make the world safe for democracy.
The captains OF the local teams re-
ported the following total subscrip-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
Saturday, the 9th tlay of
December, 1917

of said day, the Following described lands
and tenements, situate in the Township
Of Jefferson County of Knox and state
of Ohio, to-wit: Lot number -Four CD IN
the Village of Greer, formerly Greersvile)
in jefferson township, Knox County, Ohio.
Appraised at $30O.OD.
Terms of sale: One-third Of the pur-
chase price to be paid in cash in hand ON
day of sale, one-third In one year and
"""-third in two years from date or pur-
chaser may pay all cash II he so elects.
WALr ER Is, MOSSHOLDER.
sheriff Knox County, Ohio.
\. J, Workman, Attorney Tor plaintiff.
l-J,lj,2 %, - Ids
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
FALLS FROM A BOX
CAR, INJURING HER
KNEE-CAP FRIDAY

Mrs. Catherine Maloney, one of
the new women employees at the 10.
cal Pennsylvania shops, received a
slight injury to her right hand Friday
when she fell from the door of a box
car. The woman was removed to her
home and her injury was attended by
the Company's physician.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
ALLEGED WIELDER
OF REVOLVER TO BE
ARRAIGNED MONDAY

The arraignment of William Smith,
charged with carrying concealed
weapons, who is now in Jail, will be
held Monday, owing to the temporary
absence from the city of Chief Park
er Saturday, who is a principal in the
case
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20

of what her sons in uniform have
done for her and seek retaliation in
kind.
There will be campaigns in the fu-
ture, if the war continues, but the one
just closed has set stride for efiic-
iency and concrete results which
will be hard to duplicate.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
THUMB CRUSHED AT
THE BRIDGE WORKS

Catching his thumb in Il machine
upon which he was working, Marion
Coad, employed at the Mt. Vernon
Bridge Works, had that member bad
ly crushed Thursday afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20
SICK WOMAN HAD
CRYING SPELLS
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkhan's Vegetable
Compound.
was all run down and
had female troubles

and nervous feelings
and my head both
cred me. / would
often have crying
spells and feel as if
] was not safe. If
! heard anyone COM
ing | would run end
lock the door so they
would not see me-
4 tried several doc
tors and they did not
help me 50 / said to
INV mother 4 guess
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20

Howard Cole of Cincinnati formerly
of this city, left Friday for Jackson
vile, Fla, where he is enlisted in
the Quartermaster's Reserve corps, ac-
cording to word received here by rela-
tiyes, Mr., Cole was recently married
to Miss Cecil Henderleight of Cincin.
natl.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-20


John S. Gotshall was business
visitor in Columbus Friday.
William Honnell went to Columbus
Friday on business.
Joseph McGlade spent Friday in
Newark.
Ray Palmer of Columbus spent
Thursday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Mason of Tihin
were visitors in this city Thursday
w. p Winbigler of Shelby spent
Thursday in this city on business.
John S. White of Howard spent Fri
day in this city on business.
Mrs. Albert Trott of East Burgess
street went to Fredemcktown Friday
to spend the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Hartsook and
daughter of Spencer, w. Va, are Wis
iting relatives in Brandon.
Thomas Shunn of Lock left Friday
for Florida where he will spend sew
eral weeks.
Lieut.. Leland Danforth left Thurs
day for Camp Grant, Ill.,, after a visit
in Gambler.
Walter r. Cochran has purchased
John II. Trease farm in Morrow coun-
ty through the Cochran agency.
Mrs. Charles l.. Bermont and daugh-
ter, Sarah, and Mrs. f. j. Harris are
spending the day in Columbus.
d. M. Hagar of Coshocton spent
Thursday in this city transacting bus
mess.
NJ. b. Underwood of Painesville
was a Mt. Vernon business visitor
Thursday.
Earl Stoyle left Friday for Dunkirk,
N. Y, to spend few days with rea-
tives
William j. Wonderley of Columbus
spent Thursday in this city on busi-
ness.
Mrs. NJ. M. Russell of this city went
to Howard Friday to spend the day
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Q. Porter of East
Gambler street went to Danville Fri
day to spend the day.
Miss Ross Greer left Thursday for
Winchester, KY, to spend "A week
with her father, e. G. Greer.
Clinton grange will give an enter
tainment Friday night, Nov. %, at
their hall, consisting of plays, tab
leaux and music. They will also Of
fer for sale beautiful quilt.
Mrs Howard C. Gates and daugh-
ter Mrs. Edwin Jacobs, went to Bran
don Thursday, called there by the i'll
ness of John Stinemates.
Make your money earn its keep by
depositing it with THE CENTER
BURG BUILDING 6 LOAN ASsOCl-
ALTON COMPANY, Centerburg, Ohio.
You can Withdraw it at any time, but
if left with us interest check will be
mailed to you every six months. As,
sets over enc million dollars. Full
information upon request. 12-11S
Miss Edith Walker returned Friday
to her home in Akron after visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs c. e. Walk
er of Morgan township.
Mrs. Ephriam Kunkle of West
Pleasant street has as her house
guest her aunt, Mrs. Charles Hull of
Edison, O.
Mrs. c. V. Ransom and daughter
Ethel. returned to their home in Co
: lumbus after a three weeks visit in
this city with friends.
James Wisner of New Castle, Pa.
is spending few days with his broth
er, George Wisner, of the Wisner ho
, tel.