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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
PLAYING IN THE FAR EAST

The umpire wore a long, flowing
robe and sandals. His English vocab-
ulary was strictly limited to such
phrases as strike one, "batterup", /,
'y'out" and other well known baseball
terms. Nevertheless this Japanese
umpire was thoroughly competent, and
the crowd Of International and pas.
sive' orientals on the sidelines
oheered and rooted and tossed their
hats at home run with an enthusl-
astic abandon that would do credit to
any throng of American fans.
All this is simply one indication of
the great hold that athletics has taken
upon the Far East. China Japan, the
Philippines, even Siam, Java and parts
Of Malaysia are playing games togeth
er-haseball, football. volley ball, ten
mis-. They are holding track meeta
and swimming contests.
In the Philippines. 1t is reported, the
percentage of the population engaged
in athletics Ia away ahead of that In
the United States. They now want a
trained director Of physical education
for the Islands.
There are more than 10000 Philip
pine girls playing regularly organized
games of Indoor" baseball-playet
outdoors. by the way. And there arc
splendid big Fairgrounds already
built and others to come.
In China educators and statesmen
look upon athletics as a sure means oi
Matchmaking the country. The presl
dent OF the university of 1ientsir
said, "To think that we should live x
see Chinese IRON North and from
South China applauding each othe
when an award Is announced TO
'Chlna'!"
the movement in their country. Japan
too, is member OF the Far Eastern
Athletic Association. Great Internal
ional contests were held In 1915 and II
l9li. Ana the results are marvellous
Native athletes sheep with their win
dows open now! Foul air IA mor'
dreaded today than the night devils 0
their ancestors.
The 'play-for.alr' plan that deyel
ops health and cooperation and
sense of fair play and SO many othe
valuable things. has made more thai
good beginning in the Far East AM
through those games the Eastern pei
pies are learning to know us better
They are developing also a friendl
ness and respect for each other tina
they never had before and that prom
ises much for future international +,
lations.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

ties are from dreams. She wasn't
leaving to get married and there wasn't
any presentation. The employees had
come to look upon her as a fixture and
were too surprised nj her leaving to
think of anything like thnt, or II they
had thought of it they couldn't think
of suitable present to give 90 n girl
that was leaving to take charge of
poultry farm
Three months after Pearl left the
office she mude up her mind that she
hated being an old maid. Single bles-
sodness was all right when she had
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
THE RAMBLER
(By PETROs)

A striking instance of the results OF
the truthful advertising campaigns of
former years Is shown in the adver-
tisement Of co-laborer. who makes
known his desires in the columns of a
valued trade paper In this wise:
Il drink, smoke and swear. am
reasonably truthful, though married.
went to Europe as an aviator and
lost a good job thereby You cant
pay me too much salary, but anything
under $4,000 Ia too low. want a job
as an editor, New York and Chicago
barred"
We read that GerIaay 10 going to
empty her prisons and send her crimi.
nails to the front-another step I'm eff
fciency, getting all the criminals to-
gether. That is, with the exception of
the remainder of the population
which is neither in the army nor be-
hind the bars.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

A curious development of the war
In the villages near the front Is de.
scribed as follows by Preston Gibson
in "Batteriag the -Boche:' "As the
Germans and French have perfect
system of listening in ON telephone
by means of an instrument which Ia
stuck in the ground and which enables
yod to hear conversations going along
on the other side of the trenches. all
villages near the lines have been re-
named. The street names are comic.
Here in this village, a mile from the
firing line. we have the street of New
York. the street of Chicago, the street
Of Paris 1t is also necessary that curl
Gus numbers and foolish codes be EN-.
ployed. Thus. when sending for small
ammunition message will sound
something like this: Send to New
York street five baskets of grapes,
which would mean five wagonloads Of
small ammunition. The detail Of the
war is almost greater than the war 1t
self"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
THE BANNERS SHORT STORY
TODAY'S TITLE:
"THE OLD MAID"
----By----
GERALD ST. ETiENNE

After washing cut her ink wells,
sharpening all her lead pencils. which
she placed in n row, and changing all
the nlbs In her pens, Pearl Gnrret look
ed ut the tidy desk before her with n
smile of satisfaction. She would leave
everything as scrupulously neat MS she
had kept 1t for the past ten years; 1t
would be n good example to the girl
who was taking her place. she thought.
New girls. especially ones fresh from
school, were always untidy about their
desks--the ones she had come In con
tact with were, Mt any rate. She could
pardon anything In girl but untidl'
ness and she knew from experience
that the manager, Mr.. Louis Larkin,
was <as particular In that respect as
she was herself. AS she thought Of
Mr.. Larkin, feeling of regret came
over her. He had become so used to
her In the ten years that she had been
his bOOikeeper, and had depended 50
much upon her, II would make him un
comfortable for n while until the new
girl was broken into his ways, or rath.
er hers Pearl's). Whoever The new
girl was she would have to be IL pretty
good one to get along with Mr.. Larkin
not TINT he was u crank, but he did
like to have everything move smooth
ly Pearls notice was the first jar
she Ind ever given him.
Leaving, Miss Garret ~ he had ex.
claimed incredulously whatever Is
the matter?"
Then Pearl had explained her reason.
Her young brother had been drafted
and his small poultry farm Just outside
the city needed looking after and there
was none who could look after 1t but
her. II was her patriotic duty to do 1t,
she felt. II would be keeuing up the
producing resources of the country and
production was going to count for a
whole lot In winning the war;
II have been here So many years
and have done nothing but keep books,
Mr.. Lnrkin." she snid. "Year after
year. morning and night have done
the same thing. l was Just fresh from
school when came here but liked the
work so we'll Il stayed. There are plen.
~ of girls who Gun keep the books as
well MS | have done, and we are slack
now In the factory anyway. The coun-
try does need poultry ana eggs,
and I'm going to put my efforts where
they nre needed. II Will be hard for
me nt first, but like hard things. l
couldn't stay here all my life. Old
maids soon become n nuisance around
any office and realize that have
reached the stage where | am consid-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
IS YEARS AGO TODAY
From The Daily Banner Of
June 3, 1903

The Sorosis club holds Its annual
picnic IN the q. A. r. hall, the weather
being unfavorable for an outdoor af
fair. Tho committee In charge OF tho
picnic Is composed of Mrs. Columbus
Ewalt, Miss Irvine and Mrs. Vance.
Mayor Gotshall submits to the city
council an itemized statement for the
public safety fund for tho coming
year showing $7,l5l,16 needed.
A marriage license 10 issued to Ed
Selman of Cleveland and Miss Belle
Adams Warmack Of Mt Vernon.
The Cerea Malta Food Co. IL incorp
Grated under the laws of Arizona for
100000. The company will have It's
main Offices In this city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

uncertainty. at is my duty to stay
here. ! would learn to like 1t ever so
much better If only | had company.
/ am actually beginning to feel young
again. Can't you see n change in me?
I'm only thirty. but the office aged me
before my time. 1t isn't good for girl
TO waste so much II her life in an
Office"
waste your life" he almost snarled.
Miss Garret, f You knew how much
pleasure got out Of your presence and
neat habits at that Office you wouldn't
say that for q moment. | can't get
along without you. My very life ia
miserable without you. If you don't
come back there I'm coming here to
live. You'll have to marry me. I'll
turn farmer to win you"
"You can win me without turning
farmer she laughed. 81 can stay
here and run the little farm and you
can motor back and forth to the city,
In the evenings we can work together,
Think of what rest 1t will be'for your
tired nerves. A month of this life
would make YOU new man. All the
untidy girls In the world could not
rufiie you then. Wouldn't we be happy
even though l am an old maid"
"Old maid ?, he laughed. as he took
her in his arms. you are the bright
est little girl in the world"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
NEVER HEARD THAT BEFORE
Colonel Had Wanted to Hear One
Original Excuse, and Private
Duffy Furnished II.

An elderly colonel, about to retire,
was holding "oflice hours for the last
timeI and four old offenders were
brought in for punishment.
The colonel looked them over wear
lily. and then said:
"1've been listening to the yarns and
excuses You men have concocted for
the past three years, and I'm tired of
them all If any of you can think of
something new-some excuse I've
never heard before-Tll let you off
without punishment If you can't I'll
give you the limit"
81 took just one drink and it made
me III, colonel" began the first.
"Old stuff" said the colonel, $50 I'll
give YOU the limit"
The second offenders alarm clock
had failed to work, and the third had
had bad news from home. There was
nothing new in this, and each was
given the limit.
However, the colonels eyes bright
ened at the approach of the fourth cul-
prit, an Irishmnn.
"Be original, Duffy. Tell me some
thing new urged the colonel.
"Well. colonel" Duffy began, with
his eyes a-twinkle. when Oi heard the
sad news that you was goin' to lave
us IL made mo so downhearted that OF
wipt to the nearest saloon and drown
ed me sorrows
"You win T., exploded the colonel
"Now get out y
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
liz Buffalo Park.

Canada's chief herd of buffalces IL
nj Buffalo park. in Alberta. among the
foothills of the Rockies. This park
contains herd of buffaloes. which, &C.
cording 20 the latest report of the de-
pnrtment of the interior, consists of .,
ios head, of which 476 are bulls, 4S0
cows and LAG young stock. With the
exception of few old crippled AMI
mails. which are gradually being weed
ed cut, all arc in splendid condition,
The elk, moose, and mule deer are all
In healthy condition and have increased
during the year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

cred an old maid. I'm not complaining
though. / like being an old maid"
But when Pearl left the office she
wasn't quite sure that she liked being
on old maid. The first year she had
been there she had dreamed of the
time when she would leave the employ
of the Lnriin company, to get mar
ried There would be n presentation
to her just as there had been to her
predecessor when she left to get mar
ried. The real leaylEs was rs far diff
ferent from the dream most reali-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
When Spring Fancy Calls.

Sprlng fancy in this cline is not lin
tied to youth alone. with the burst
ing Of the pussywlllow buds and the
arrogant entry Of crocus tips into the
upper world, comes the thrill that
some admit ana respond to while
others, feeling that It will pass, deny
and ignore If. Epitomiaed, the spring
call SAYS. Come outside the city-come
outcome out, bring the family and
get near 5nature."-St. Paul Pioneer
Press
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
Husband Was Ready.

"Refore we were married" she com,
planned, 'you always engaged a cab
when you took me anywhere, Now
you think the street car is good enough
for me-
"No, my darling, I don't think the
street car is good enough for you
It's because I'm so proud Of you. In
cab you would be seen by nobody,
while l can show you off to SO many
people by taking you In Il street car
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
hpprehens,ve.

"That now hired man seems to know
a lot about agriculture" remarked Mrs.
CorntoEsel. VI
"Yes," replied her husband. "He
talks 50 entertainln about II I'm kind
o scared for fear he's more Of lea.
turel than he Is farmer"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

around as needed, thus keeping them
busy and getting full value out of
them.
Quantity production" is now real
ity There are - factories running
night and day and the railroad admin
istration is rushing deliveries. Event
ually we may expect to see tractor
on every farm.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
Benefits OF Babel.

1t wns II nntive assumption OF the
interna MS he now prefers
to be called. the mondInlkt-ihut the
more people knew Of one another the
more they would Ike one another. Let
us hnve common language. they snid
and love win reign throughout the
world, the Independent (New York;
says. Now this Is dend against all ex.
pcrlcnca. People can't begin to quar-.
rel until they talk the same tongue.
We do not know how well Esperanto
Is provided with "cuss words" but II
II lacks them they win have to be In.
vented. for they VIII be more needed
thnn ever when MI races get to talk.
Ing together and about each other. A
tourist can get along very happily In
China or india unless he understands
what the nntives are saying about him.
"a Ha ~ RA M IN m m IN IN
en Bought That War Stampf ~
- -. - -
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

II made all kinds of excuses to get
off to see them play ball this after.
noon."
wouldn't any of them wOrk?"
"Yes. Finally l touched the boss
heart by telling him l wanted to go ia
the ball game
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-20
PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION Synopsis and Comments Improvements Made the
 Constitution of 1S74
EDUCATION.

and Art KY provides for free tuition for all six aVs and taxing units are provided state county and district Education nog to serve without mpensatn and Commissioner Education Public County Board
 
 six months school mills; mill all h for the school
 There radical changes from the old Constitution article designed only make effective those which have been developed by educational and constructive policy Arkansas today ranks ton the states of the nOn but with the proposed should within short time take its place among first The article probably the best the subject American state Constitutions will the people power greatly increase the efficiency of their schools It will enable the rural sections develop high schools well their eemen tay schools One of problems tendency to move from the country to the town city for educational ad vantages This process robs best citizens One of the important provisions that which makes it possible to provide high school advantages for country boys and girls County established county and system County Boards Education by the people and responsible only to the people will asmae and make thought successful edIcatolS
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-20

of three weeks of discussion in which the whole subject all it's phases and from all possible angles thoroughly analysed The principle of equality and uniform ity has been retained the old Constitution The peoples rights thoroughly saeguarded and yet the law made sui centy flexible to insure sufficiency of revenue The tax dodger uncovered property that has escaped it's part of the tax burden do its share No additional levied upon the people, who remain the sole authority for the levyng of additional is essentially democratic 
 It is provided that Actuarial Bureau to fix rates
 may be created under the control of the Insurance Con- missioner. Eor Sae-Several nice shoats. x x x x
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-20
+ + + +
ON A CASH BASIS.

Art XVI Sec provides that which the adoption of this Constitution authorized ratified by only United States shall shall be paid titled
 These provisions Their application, with the pro- for bond and the of existing indebtedness will enable the State counties and cities keep
 
 CORPORATION COMMISSION.
 
 to be appointed by the Governor for the qualifications Supreme complete Jurisdiction the and regulation public utilities Railroad abolished and their duties absorbed by the Corporation Commission
 This progressive It is the inevitable outgrowth of reguate principles established by the Tax and Railroad missions winch merged into their duties frequently overlap Many other states have created Corporation similar to this and the Arkansas Convention took the uon of other states the best features be incorporated into model law It centrazes locates responsibility and fixes the jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to the regulation of public utilities which minister to the requirements of all citizens alike It's provisions drawn from the best experience other states where the system has been found satisfaction to be fair, just and equitable.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-20
BOND ISSUES.

 by law existing indebtedness ulaon of 1000 nhabints than 50 the qualified bonded shall
  tona shall be levied sufficient 
 There principle firmly established in modern bus- and finance than that of the of bonds general public improvements and to refund long existing indebtedness of cities counties other unts tons individuals refund their liabilities under favorable conditions and terms Progress and development demand than be made available under existing conditions No burden fastened by the adoption of this Any bond must be authorized by majority of at least 50 cent of the qualified electors voting special election The people and whatever they decide final It is their business The Constitution only supplies the of carrying out their will They made truly sibe stockholders their county municipal business affairs The people, at last shall whether community be pro- 2ressive and uptodate lag behind the procession
 
 TAXATION
 
  the State No which collected shall be higher vau provided
 
 
 
 
  
  mills for municipal much thought hard work and dberation this It the
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-20

PROFESSIONAL CARDS CARR AND DUNAWAY Roof Repairers and Painters.
 Smoke Stack Painters ,udsOnia. Arkansas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09

Peter 5. Jasicli. Chicago. III.
Bernard II. Meiman, Covington.
Ky
Martin Miller, Columbus. Ohio.
Robert ". Perdue, Beaverton,
mEdward c. Rooney. Chicag go. III.
Jacob Shanlansky Indianapolis,
Ind.
Herman G. Voss, Palatine. III.
Paul Kluczynski Chicago. H.
Guy Patton. Walnut Hill. III
George o. Rea. Cleveland. Ohio.
Leo r. Reband. Chicago. Ill.
Leroy 3. Swift. Niles. Ohio.
Earl Tompkins, Miamisburg. o.
Andrew Tuvell. GAINESVILLE, o.
Antonio Vidrick. Cleveland. O.
Guy E Wilson. Newark. O.
WOUNDHD-Degrcc Undetermined
Mechanic Lloyd A. kellogg, FIT
Wayne, Ind.
VIM. II. Bixon. GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
PRIVATES:
Cecil W. Reed, Borden, Ind.
George Beers, Flint, Mich.
William J. Coxson. Cleveland. o.
John Galbraith. Shepard. Mich.
Jacob Hiltbrand, Salem, o.
George Lorens. Glenview. Ill
Geo McLain, 2. st. Louis. III.
Will y Winter. Kewanee, III.
Wilbur Wireman, Auxier, Ky.
Horace F. Gray. Shoal, Ky.
Elmer Jacobs. Canton. Ill
Loren Lehman, Clayton. Ind.
Benjamin Nordhof. Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Lawrence sendra, indianapolis,
Ind.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY:
Lieut.. Stanley r. Banyon, Benton
Harbor, Mich.
CORPORALS;
Joe r. Alexa, WOrden. III.
Dewey Nathan Coleman, Houston,
Ill.
Mechanic Geo. Pokrywka. Toledo,
Ohio.
PRIVATES:
Joseph buchanan, Streator, III.
Cliff r. Foster, Circleville. o.
William I. Gilland. Columbus, Q.
John Gregory, Salvans, Ky.
Alva c Huntsman. Atlas. Q.
Walter Lacey Warren, o.
Clifford Campeau, Marquette,
Mich.
Fortunate Cervianno Martins
Ferry, Ohio.
Peter A. Feringa, Grand Haven,
Mich.
Lowell H. Bcdy zaaesyillc. o.
Burtis A. Endicott. Ridgway. III.
John A. Guverovich. Gary Ind.
Andrew L. Jackson, Chebanse, III.
AxeI Z. Johnson, Chatham, Mich.
Theodore Kokas, Peoton. III.
Louis Vandamme, Royal Oak,
Mich.
John c. Moore. Fayetteville, ..
Glenn Earl Morrison, Curtis,
Mich
Benjamin Roselman. Youngs-
town, o.
George Rvsckow, Chicago. III.
George w. Withers. Knightsville,
Ind.
Julius H. Hoerner, Nelleviile. III.
Walter Richards, Cincinnati O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09

ommending it to any woman who
has similar troubles. Mrs. ELSIE
G.. LEWIS. 80 Vernon Ave, Brook
Ign, y. Y
Such conditions as Mrs. Lewis
suffered from may be caused by a
fall or a general weakened run
down condition Of the system. and
the most successful remedy 10 re-
store strength 10 muscles and tissue
and bring about a normal healthy
condition-has proved 70 be this
famous root and herb medicine,
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound.
II you have disturbing symptoms
YOU do not understand. write Lydia
+ Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn,
Mass. The result OF their forty
years experience is at your service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
Wilson Joins In
Services Aboard
Geo. Washington

on BOARD THE L. s. 5. GEORGE
WASHINTON, Dec. 9 (By wireless
TO the Associated Press. )-Pres't
Wilson attended religious services
Sunday morning with the enlisted
men OF the American forces on
board the George Washington. The
services We're held in the quarters
OF the men, some distance below
decks. The president joined in the
singing and the prayers and in the
recital Of the services
Later the president took his usual
walk or the reck and then rested.
He did no work during the day.
The George Washington is run
ming through smoother seas and en-
countering warmer weather.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
President Asks Everybody
to Join Red Cross By Xmas

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-Pres't
Wilson. in a proclamation made
public today, calls on every Ameri-
can 10 join the American Red
Cross during Christmas roT-calI
week. Dec. &c 20 %, and thus send
forth 90 the whole human family
the Christmas greeting for which IL
waits and for which IL stands in
greatest need" The proclamation.
prepared before the president start
ed for Europe. follows.
To the American people:
zone year ago twenty-five
million Americans, by enrolling
as members OF the Red Cross at
Christmas time, sent 10 the men
who were fighting our battle
overseas a stimulating message
Of cheer and good will They
made IL clear that our people
were Of their own free choice
united with their government
in the determination not only
20 wage war with the instru-
ments Of destruction. but also
by every means in their power
10 repay the ravages OF the in
vader and sustain and renew
the spirit Of the army and Of
the homes which they repre-
sented. The friends Of the
American Red Cross in Italy.
Belgium and France have told
and will tell again the story Of
how the Red Cross workers re-
stored morale in the hospitals,
in the camps. and at the can
comments and we ought 20 be
very proud that we have been
permitted 10 be Of service TO
those whose sufferings and
whose glory are the heritage OF
humanity.
Now, by Gods grace. the
Red Cross Christmas message
OF 1913 is to be a message OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-09
COMPANY TO PROMOTE
WATERWAY PROJECTS
FORMED IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec AN or
SANITATION 10 promote all waterway
projects east Of the Mississippi river
was formed in Washington Saturday
and the first annual meeting will be
held i'm Defiance, O., Dec. 30. Dele
gates from all of the states interest
ed will be present Those interested
i'm the formation of the organization
and who were present at the meeting
here are T. Edward Wilder Of Chi
cago; c. 3. williams Of Huntington.
Ind: 5. r. Bowser. T. e. Ellison and
A. NJ. Groves of Fort Wayne. Ind,
and Albert Krell Of Cincinnati, Q.
Henry Ford, Detroit, automobile
manufacturer will be connected with
the organization. He has agreed TO
convert one Of his factories into a
plant for the manufacture Of canal
barges.