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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-16
RAISE BEEF AND.
GET RICH; WORLD.
MUST GET FOOD
Population Increases While
Cattle Industry Declines;
Serious Ploblem Ahead.

INV Associate ed Press To Tho Banner1
WASHlNGTON, July 13-With the
population of the world increasing fas.
ter than the growth i'm the meat sup
My. government experts fOresec q scr
iuus problem to be solved In the not
far.distant future. % |
The situation in the United States
has reached an interesting stage.
Within the last ten years, the popula'
tion has increased about Is percent
while tho herds of the nation which
brought the meat industry to It's pres
ent high development have declined
20 percent. In Europe the condition
is even more serious because of de-
pletion due to the war. Australia and
,New Zealand continue to produce
great quantities of meat, but the dis
lance to the congcsted centcrs Of pop
ulution adds much to the expense of
marketing. South Americas vast
fields and splendid heritage, therefore.
arc being looked TO as the source OF
war.
Argentina is today the most import.
ant beef producing country In the
wer,d. according to u review of meat
packing in South America by the Lat.
: m.Amcrican Division of tho Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce: Ur.
uguay also IA becoming Il center Of the
industry and Brazil, Paraguay, Colom-
bia and Venezuela to Il less extent.
Out of IL total of 915,647 tons of beef,
mutton and lamb produced in 1916. Ar
agcnina produced d36,405 tons. New
Zealand and Australia 262,176 tons, the
United States S0522 tons, Uruguay
1885 tons, Brazil 1851 tons, Canada
2l.723 tons and other countries the
remainder. -
development of cattle breeding In
South America has been direct re.
suit of the discovery of refrigeration
Until the practice of freezing meat
was introduced, South American com
merce in meat was negligible. being
confined to tho shipment of low grade
smoked or sailed beef. for which there
was, little, sale. When American, ,ant
British capital established plants II
Argentina and Uruguay, and later III
other countries for freezing or chilling
meat so that IL could be shipped fresl
across the ocean, commanding higl
prices and being In great demand, ma
tive ranchmon began to improve thief
stock by the Introduction of thor
oughbrcds. r'
AS result, millionaire ranchmel
in Argentina and Uruguay are almos
AZ plentiful as millionaire oil men 4
Oklahoma. Frozen meat is being use
extensively by the Allied armies an
the flow of gold in the worlds con
merce has been showing an increa'
ing trend toward South America.
Meat packing in Argentina has bee
SO successful because 1t was spare
the hardships which new industr
usually encounters. PrOfiting by All
erican experience. the plants were Q
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-16
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BIRTHS. !!

A son was born Thursday morning
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann Statler Of
Danvillc.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Tlorucr of
Steubcnvilfc are the parents of twin
daughters. according to word receiv'
cd here Saturday. Mrs. IIorner was
formerly Miss Gladys Phillips of this
city.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-16
ACCEPTS POSITION IN
COSHOCTON HIGH SCHOOL

Miss Clothilda Belle Lcpley. who,
for four years, has been Knox coun
ty teacher and last year was super
intendent of the MartinsDurg schools,
has accepted a position as head of
the commercial department of the Co.
shocton high school and will take up
the duties Of the position this fall
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-16
SIX TO BECOME MEMBERS
OF ODD FELLOWS LODGE

Six candidates were elected to
membership in Kokosing Encamp-
ment, No. So. !. o. o. r.. Friday even
ing and will be initiated with class
OF candidates on July 26.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-16
eoosEeERRY JAM

IBy Associated Press 10 The BsnDeyJ
LONDON order has been Is
sued that the whole gooseLcrry crop
in England and Wales shall be used
for army jam.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-16
pR. CLARK "oyER 1AEREn

DR.. Edward NJ. Clark of the li7th
Field Hospital, ll2th Sanitary Train.
has arrived safely overseas. accord
Ing to word received here by reIa-
tiveS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26
HOME DEMONSTRATION
DEPARTMENT.
(By Miss Daisy Harris.
Driving OF Vegetables.


Many vegetables and fruits, which
often go to waste can easily be con-
served for homo use by the simple
process Of drying. Drying is cheap
way in which to keep vegetables as
dried vegetables keep well and require
slittle space and inexpensive contain
crs Vegetables and fruits, if pro-
perly dried, retain their natural flavor
and food value and when properly
cooked can be made into most attrac-
tive and wholesome dishes.
Vegetables and fruits can be dried
in the sun, in trays or racks over the
kitchen stove. in the oven or in Il
specially constructed dricr.
TO secure fine quality Of dried
product the vegetables must be also
lately fresh, young, tender and per
icctlly clean. After the vegetables
are prepared properly they are
Elanchcd or given light cooking in
boiling water in order to change or
coagulatc the albuminous matter and
thereby prevent the dried vegetables
from tasting like haw. The vegetables
arc placed in cheese cloth bags or
wire baskets and boiled from five to
ten minutes depending on the vcgc-
tables being dried and the maturity
Of the vegetables. The blanch gives
a more thorough cleansing and soft
ems or loosens the fiber allowing the
moisture in the vegetables to evap-
crate more rapidly. After blanching
the required minutes, drain well, re-
move surface moisture by placing be-
tween two towels. The vegetables
thus prepared arc spread in thin lay
crs on the rays of the dricr If dried
in oven begin drying at temperature
Of 10 degree T.. and increase gradu-
ally to ll5 degrees r., and complete
drying in two or three hours. The
time required for drying different
vegetables varies, however. 1t can be
Nsily determined by little expert
Cncc. The material should be stirred
or turned several times during drying.
All vegetables can be dried, but
have the space to give directions for
drying only a few.
Sweet corn. Most housewives pre-
fer dried corn to canned corn. Select
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26
MRS. }. &. l.. WHITE DEAD.

Daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Todd
Died mt Her Home. In Chester Mon
day Morning.
Mrs. Ida Todd White, wife Of J. G. l..
White, of Chester. died at her home
there Monday morning after an illness
of several months duration. Although
symptoms indicateG an early end, her
death came earlier than expected, es-
pccially since she was conscious until
a few minutes before she brcathed her
last. Funeral services were held at
the house there yesterday morning,
but at her request and with the con-
sent OF her husband the body was
brought to Chestnut Ridge church in
this county where a short service was
held before interment.
The deceased was a graduate of
Limestone college, and at the time OF
her marriage seven years ago was
teaching in Chc3ter county. She was
In the 37th year of her age. Besides
her husband she is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. p. Todd, who
live at Barksdalc Station, and the
following brothers and sisters: w. A.
and j. c. Todd, Of Augusta; G. P.
Todd of McBeen, Ga; Capt b. r.
Todd. now at Camp Sewer; j. A. and
ID. Il. Todd, Of this county; and Miss
Lola Todd. a nurse in the Roper Hos
pital In Charleston.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26

very Young and tender corn, and pre-
pare at once after gathering. Boil on
COD Sto 10 minutes to set tho milk. To
improve flavor 4 teaspoon of salt to
gallon Of water may be used Drain
well and cut corn from cob, uslne~a
sharp knife. Cut grains fine, only half
way down to cob, and scrape out the
remainder Of grain, being careful not
to scrape off any of the chaff next to
the cob. Dry from 3 to hours at
100 to 145 degrees f. Corn NAV be
dried In the sun. Dry in oven 10 or
10 minutes and finish drying in the
SUM-
Pumpkin and sauash.-Pare and cut
IN about Is inch strips and blanch
three minutes; remove surface mois-
ture, and dry slowly from to hours,
raising temperature from 40 to 40
degrees T..
Green string bcans.-Vcry young
and tender beans can be dried whole.
II lull grown cut in one inch lengths.
Place in bag and blanch in boiling wa
ter for to 10 minutes. Cnc-half tea
spoonful of soda may be added to
each gallon Of water to help set the
green color. Rcmovc surface mois-
turc and dry from 2 to 3 hours at same
temperatures as corn.
Storing Dried Vegetables.
When vegetables arc first taken
from the drier, if completely dried
they are very brittle. This will soon
disappear when exposed to the air.
Dried vegetables should always be
stored in moisture-proof containers
and in dry place free from dust and
dirt The best container is a tin box.
bucket or can fittc" ~ith a perfectly
tight cover. The cheapest and most
convenient containcr is a paper bag,
painted with coat Of melted paraffn.
All dried products should be cyamin-
ed occasionally. Upon the first an
Dcarancc Of insects, snrcad' in thin
layers in sun until insects disappear,
then heat at temperature of 100
degrees f. and restore carefully.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26
IN ,MEM0RIAM.

God. in His infinite wisdom. has
seen lit to remove from Schroeder
Lodge Of Ancient Free Masons, a man
or excellent qualities, in the person
OF Mr.. Lawrence Dorroh We feel
that his loss to our lodge and the
community was great; yet the fact
remains that a mans greatness and
usefulness is measured by the con-
trasted loss. We sympathizc with the
hcrcavcd family, and as a token of our
sympathy we offer the following rcso-
lutions:
First, he 1t resolved, That Schroeder
Lodge have placed on its records an
appreciation Of such an exemplary
and model member; and a recognition
OF our loss. And that We extend to
his bercaved family our heartfelt
sympathy; and our sincere belief that
he has gone to that home eternal in
the heavens, not built with hands.
Secondly, That copy Of these rcso-
lutiOns be sent to the county papers
and that q copy be placed in the Min
utcs OF our meeting.
r. G. WILSON,
c. G. HARLEY,
w. w. YEARGIN,
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26
AMERICAN HOSPITAL
SACKED BY TURKS
ottoman Troops Also Attack U. 8.
Consulate in Pcrsln. Demand for
War on Turkey.

Ottoman Troops Also Attack u. 8
Consulate In Persia. Demand for
War on Turkey.
WashsngEan, June I0.-Attack by
turkish troops on the American con
suiate at Tabriz, Persia, and the loot
ing of an American missionary hos
pltal in that city, reported to the
state department today, was believed
IN some quarters here to prcsage the
long anticipated declaration of the
existence OF q state Of war between the
United States and the Ottoman EN-
pire.
Diplomatic lcsaatic relations between the
TWO governments have been SUSPEND
cd since April 20, 1917, when Turkey
withdrew Abdul Hak Husscinbey. who
had been acting as charge of the Turk
ish embassy here since the compul-
sorry retirement of the ambassador
which followed his open criticism of
the United States government Neces-
sarily American Ambassador Morgen-
thau was obliged to leave Constanti-
nOple.
Recently there have been vigorous
demands in Congress for a declara-
Z ton Of war on Turkey and Bulgaria.
but President Wilson and the STATE
Department have not regarded this
step as necessary or desirable, since
there has Eecn no actual collision be-
tween American and Turkish and Bull
garian troops.
On the face of the reports from
American Minister Caldwell, at Tehc-
ren, officials were inclined to believe
the sacking Of an American hospital,
Presbyterian institution, over the
Aprotest of the Spanish consul, in
charge as representative Of American
interests, furnished the necessary pro
vocation for open hostilitics between
America and Turkey
Some officials pointed out today that
since the attacks on the consulate and
hospitals occurred in Persia, the Unit
cd States first must hold the Persian
government to account, as it is re-
SponSibe for the safety Of foreigner
and their properties within its bor-
dcrs. However, because Of the pecu-
liar and uncertain relations between
Turkey and Persia, the assertion Of
the former Of the right Of suzerainty
Of Persia and the we'll recognized in
ability Of the latter to resist the
Turkish troops, there is little doubt
here that the Washington government
will hold the responsibility for the
outrages has passed to Turkey, and
that if the first reports arc substan-
tiated the existence Of State of war
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26
Promoted to Captaincy.

Friends here Of Edwin Lucas son Of
Mrs. Cora C. Lucas, will be glad to
learn Of his recent promotion from
First Lieutenant to Captain. Capt.
Lucas Is attached to the depot bri-
gale at Camp Jackson. He was a
student officer at Fort Oglcthorpe
shortly after the war broke out.
we are displaying a full line of
Hall Racks
8. M. & r.. II. WILKES C co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26

Splendid line of Table Glassware
Just received. Goods that have been
bought since February.
8. M. e. T.. H. WILKES G. co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26

between Turkey and the United States
must be declared.
Consul Paddock and the other Amer
leans at Tatriz were believed to- be
their way overland to Teheran.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-06-26

Another shipment Of Hoosicr Kitchen
Cabinets just in.
S. NJ. d e. II. Wilkes G. CO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
GERMANS USING UP
THEIR RESERVES
Which They Had Planned to Use in the
Continuation Of Their Offensive
Toward Paris.

Paris, July 10 (Havas) Il 'Homme
Libre, without intending to divulge the
number of prisoners and guns captured,
says it is fully equivalent to the number
announced by the Germans as having
been captured on July To- THE German
official statement on Tuesday announced
that $4,000 prisoners had been taken
Monday
The newspapers Intentionally give lit
tie information in regard to the battle
going on and the results obtained. They
hold themselves generally to the official
statement. All the critics are enthusias-
tic over the success obtained yesterday.
BY taking the initiative, it Is held, Gen.
eral Foch has compelled the Germans, at
the moment of boasting that they were
delivering a supreme peace assault, to
use their reserves at the point and time
selected by the generalissimo.
The Echo de Paris declares that the
Franco American success will be CON
frmed fully to-day. It says the German
general staff will do its utmost to
straighten out its affairs but the allies
have the upper hand. The question for
General Ludendorff now is not whether
to enter Bpernay, declares the Matin,
but to consider means for the salvation
of the divisions he has thrown across the
Marne and along the Aisne, which are of
vital importance to him. scissors is the
keystone of the German system and it is
expected that the enemy will throw in
the heaviest forces in an attempt to fend
off the present danger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
FIRST GREAT VICTORY
Won BY AMERICANS
ON EUROPEAN SOIL
Belief in Washington Is That Tables
Have Been Definitely Turned on the
Observation-Disclosures Won More
in Six Hours Than Germans
Had in Three Days.

Washington, D. G., July l9.-The ns
tion to-day came to realization that
its army, in cooperation with the gal.
liant soldiers of France, had won its
first great victory on European soil.
The American people saw clearly that
American soldiers, many of whom were
in civilian life, IL months ago, had re.
eeiyed their first baptism of fire and In
six hours hod won more ground, taken
more prisoners and captured more war
supplies from the enemy than did the
Germans in three days Of carefully pre-.
pared offensive along the Marne early
In the week.
The belief was expressed widely in Off
cial circles that the tables had been def.
nitely turned.
Events Of to-day, however, were
awaited eagerly 1t was realized that
unless the Germans were completely de-
moralized by the surprise attack on the
25-mile front, sitter fighting would en-
sue to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
GERMANS COMPLETELY SURPRISED
Fifteen of Their Divisions Beaten On 80
Mile Front.

Paris, July l0.-More than one hun
dred guns have been captured in the al
lied attack on the Aisne Marne front, ac.
cording to the Herald to-day,
France is thrilled by the news that on
the fourth day Of the German offensive
French and American troops snatched the
initiative from the enemy by surprise
and soundly beat fifteen of his divisions
on 30-mile front 1t is felt that Thurs.
day marked the ebb of Germany's often
sive power.
So completely were the Germans sur
prised that the Franco Americans ad
vanced in places two miles in the first
hour. They continued their progress in
the afternoon in the teeth of growing
resistance. The average depth of the
gains for the whole day was between
three and four miles. At some points
the allies advanced five miles, according
to latest adyices from the front.
The allied gains southwest of Sois-
sons will present the enemy from using
the railways to Laon, Chateau Therry
and Rheims.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
GERMAN OFFENSIVE
ABOUT SMOTHERED
Report from American Front Tells of
Growing Confidence of the Allies
After Enemy Has Failed in
80 Hours of Assault.

With the American Army in France,
Thursday, July lS.-(6 p. m.)-tBy As
sociated Press With nightfall of the
fourth day Of the battle east and west
of Rheims a feeling Of confidence per-
vades the allied lines. After so hours Of
assault along lines of his own selection,
the enemy's offensive seemingly has
failed He still il behind the objectives
set for the first days attack Further
more, his gains during the entire oper
alton were considerably smaller than
those of any of his previous offensiyes
during the present year.
While the American force engaged in
the present battle is small, in comparison
with the total allied strength, il may be
said it is greater than any participating
in battle since the Civil war, and the
conduct Of the men in eIiciting the com
mendation Of the French They have per
formed the part assigned TO them with
steadiness, courage and skill.
To a large portion Of the Americans
these four days have been their first
real fighting, Reports from along the
lines indicate some spontaneous localized
actions being undertaken without pre-
liminary barrage, and it is in action of
this character that the American units
have wop the praise of the French.
The tone of Thursdays eommuniques
and likewise the success of the counter
attacks begun early to-day have infected
the French and American troops with
high confidence in the outcome of the
great enemy offensive, which now is be-
lieved not only to have been effectively
checked, but in at least a small measure
thrown back.
The American transport, both of muni
tions and of the hospital service, is work
ing smoothly and efficiently. Behind the
lines the correspondent encountered am
balances and trucks filed with what are
known as sitting cases which already
had been attended to at the advanced
dressing stations. These were on their
way to the rear, and in their passage
they passed many German prisoners on
their way to the rear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
AMERICANS In
FIERCE BATTLE
Broke Up German Counter
Attack Southwest
of Scissors
AND FORCED ENEMY
TO FALL BACK
They Also Took S everal
More Towns Between Sois-
sons and Chateau Thierry

, With the American Forces on the
Aisne, Marne Front, July l9.-American
troops continue to hold the plateau
southwest of scissors, where on Thurs
day the Germans made their first organ
lied counter attack. This soon fell down,
however, as soon as the American heavy
artillery got into action.
This was one OF the fercest struggles
in connection with the Frsnco- American
offensive. The battle ragged southwest Of
scissors for some time. 1t resulted in
the Germans falling back finally under
the rain of the heavy gunire of the
Americans.
American and French forces are CON
tinuing to advance their spearhead mid
way between scissors and Chateau
Thierry. The Americans took several
towns in the course of the night.
Early to-day the Americans also made
further progress. During the night Ger
man reinforcements wSre coming from
the region in the north.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
SENT THREE BULLETS
INTO HIS BODY
Henry Martin, Aged "a, of Calais, Twice
Missed His Heart But Pierced 1t
on the Third Trial.

Henry Martin, aged "a, native of
Calais and son of James and Almira
Martin, committed suicide by shooting
at 8 o'clock last night at the home of his
brother n-law, Fred Corliss, where he
lived Mr.. Martin had been poorly for
some time. He had worked in mum.
tion factory in Connecticut and later at
the same occupation in Swanton, coming
to his home in Calais few weeks ago.
Before working in munition factories,
Mr., Martin was engaged in farming He
was going to Montpelier to-day to con
suit physician in regard to his condi-
tion, kidney trouble and trouble with
his right arm giving him much anxiety.
Failure to be accepted when he tried to
enlist and knowledge of his physical con-
dition had made him very despondent.
He complained of feeling i'll last even
ing, but at 9 o'clock he went to bed.
Later his brother -in-law, Mr.. Corliss,
went to the room to see how he was and
found him quite comfortable. Shortly
afterward Mr.. Martin came downstairs
for drink Of water and after getting it,
returned TO bed, shooting himself then.
Three shots were fired from a 32-calibre
revolver, the first and second striking at
the right Of his heart, while the third
punctured it. He was left-handed and
fired the gun with that hand
Mr.. and Mrs. Corliss surmised what
had happened as soon as they heard the
shot and hurried TO his room, but DEATH
is thought to have taken place instan-
taneously.
Besides his sister, Mrs Coriss, he is
survived by two brothers, Wilbur and
Adelbert Martin, both of Calais. He was
unmarried.
The funeral will be held at o'clock
Sunday afternoon from the Corliss house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-19
ALLIES BEATING DOWN
GERMAN RESISTANCE
Despite the Fact That the Enemy Is
Hastily Pouring in Reinforcements
at Many Places.

Paris, July l9.-Between the Aisnt
and the Marne, in spite of new arrivals
of German reinforcements, the allies arc
making sensible progress and are captur.
ing a large number of prisoners, accord
ing to the official statement issued by
the1war office to-day
Along the whole front between the
Aisne and the Marne the battle continues
with violence.
On the front between Rheims and the
Marine the French have recaptured Mont.
voisin and made progress in the Roi
wood and the Courton wood, capturing
four cannon and 400 prisoners.
South of the MaEne, by a vigorous at.
tack, the French hdve elected the enemy
from the outskirts of 0euilly.
Between Rheims and the Marne, Ital.
ian troops have taken Moulin d'Ardre
south of Marfaux and northwest Of
Pourcy.
The text reads:
Between the Aisne and the Marne
our troops, surmounting the resist
ance of the enemy, which was in
creased by the arrival of new re-
AGhllAC0 SGuHtblC pIORItbs dG
,the close of yesterday The number
of prisoners counted is being aug
mented. The battle continues with
violence along the whole front.
"West of Rheims and south of the
Marine our troops yesterday, by a
vigorous attack, retook Montvoisin
and threw the enemy out of Oeuilly.
"To the north of the Marne we
have made progress in the Roi wood
and the Courton wood and carried
our line a kilometre TO the west
ward.
Further north the Italians have
taken Moulin d'Ardre and conquered
ground in the region of Bouilly.
"In the course of these actions the
French have captured four cannon,
80 machine guns and 400 prisoners.
Between Montdidier and Noyon
and also in the Woevre region, in
raids against the German lines, we
captured 100 prisoners"