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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
WHO?

When Foreign Secretary Kuehl.
mann told the reichstag main com.
mittee that peace with Russia will
have been arrived at only when the
signatures of the treaty are dry" he
said something.
He might well have remarked that
peace with Russia will probably be-
come an accomplished fact long al
ter a pacific state with the balance of
the allies is restored for there is no
Russian government.
AS one day succeeds another, the
terrible state of affairs in the north
ern republic grows AT least in the
more pOpulous centers, law and order
have been forgotten. IndiyiduaIism
Is gradually supplanting nationality
to the extent of savagery. Outlawry
is the symbol of revolutionary Rus.
sia.
AS peace is only possible with rul-
ers representing the people. so is II
impossible now with Russia. The
ribald Reds represent Il hurricane ell
ement. the folk OF Nicholas seem eth.
nically dead and the last leader of
the warning Cossacks has suicided.
Who is there, then, even to spread
ink upon Kuehlmann's paper?
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
CLINTON SCHOOL TO
PRESENT PATRIOTIC
PROGRAM FRIDAY

The first four grades of the Clinton
school in South Vernon will give Il
patriotic entertainment at the school
at / o'clock Friday afternoon. The
following is the program announced;
Address of Welcome-Arlene Joris.
The Birthday Month-First and I'd
grades.
The Meaning of Old Glory-Third
aud fourth grades.
Recitations-Viola IIogle. Harold
Mohler Clifford Black, Ellen Sellers.
Edgar Oaks
Playlet Making the Flag-Thiro
grade.
Exercise. American Flag First
grade.
Song. TO BE Like Washington
Four grades.
Noted Choppers Second grade.
Heroic Women-Fourth grade.
RecitatiCns-Ra Mohler, Ed
ward Hogle. Robert Ferguson. Crystal
Whetsel
George Washington. exercise -
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
(1RFFR

GREER, Feb. 20 Miss Priscilla
Greer of Walhonding spent Monday
night with her grandmother. Mrs. r
r. Greer
Walter Black visited over Sunday
with friends at Mansfield.
Park Shrimplin Is spending sever.
al days this week in Columbus on
business.
George Hunter of New Castle Wis.
tied over Sunday with his brother-in.
law, Everett Almack and wife.
Mrs T.. $. Homan and Mrs. Philip
Severns of Loudonville were guests
of friends here Thursday
Mrs. Everett Almack spent We'd
ncsday of last week with Miss Etlie
Frye at WalhOnding.
j. W. Moninger spent several days
last week with his wife at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis
Hall, near JellOway.
Mrs Frank Morrison and children
of Fredericksburg arrived here Thurs.
day evening for visit with her par.
ents. Wilson Stumbaugh and wife
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
BLADENSBURC

BLADENiBURG, Feb 2O-At the
morning service OF the NJ, T.. church
here last Sunday service flag was
unfurled with six stars, presented by
the Berean Bible class.
Miss Florence Colwell of Utica was
the guest of Miss Pauline Portcrlicld
over Sunday
Mr., and Mrs William Hall spent
Saturday ana Sunday with relatives
at Mt, Vernon.
MI. and Mrs. Carl Pipes and Mr..
and Mrs Guy Cottrcll took dinner
Sunday with Dr, and Mrs Hull
Miss Aura Cochran returned home
last week after spending two weeks
with relatives at Danville and Hunts,
Homer Nichols OF New York is
visiting his sister, Mrs, Andrew Rine.
MI, and Mrs. Lee Earleywine spent
Sunday with the latter's parents near
Pipesvillc,
Eugene Carr spent Saturday night
with T. j. Hess
Mr., and Mrs. John Berry spent sun.
day afternoon with the formers
mother al East Union.
MI and Mrs, Val Wolfe OF Union
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
HOWARD

HOWARD, Feb. Mrs. Charles
Grubb of near Mt Vernon is spend
ing several days with her mother
Mrs. Rolin Critchlield
Mrs. Irwin Kunkle spent several
days with her mother, Mrs. Joseph
Hall. near Bangs, recently
Mrs. Clyde Burkholder of West
Park is visiting friends and relatives
here.
r. l.. Wolfe and family are spend
ing several weeks in Columbus ON
business.
ID. Lee Fitzpatrick on Thursday
evening, Feb. u, gives the fourth
number of the lecture course.
Mrs. George McMillen and Mrs
Balmer Colgin OF near Millwood
spent Monday with their parents Mr.
and Mrs. George Beale
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
STREAM e. RIMER

REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
Farms and city property bought, sole
snc exchanged. Properties rented aRd
rents collected. Fire insurance spe
cialty. Representing IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance
five stock insurance. Plate glass In
surance. automobile insurance, In fac,
We can insure any property you may
have. Surety bonds OF all kinds. Cal
and see us. Room Sipe bldg. South
Luther A Stream VIM. r. RlmS'
Main st, Cit. phone No. 447 Black
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
HAMMOND HOME IS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Firemen Unable To Fight
Blaze Owing To Lack OF
Water Plugs

The home of Lon Hammond in
Kenyon street was totally destroyed
by fire about o'clock Wednesday
evening, the blaze having gained such
headway in the upper part of the
house before il was discovered that
it was impossible to save the build
ing. The absence of water plugs to
which the fire department could con
meet the hose in the vicinity of the
residence rendered the department
useless.
Firemen and neighbors aided Mr.
hammond in saving Il large portion
OF his household goods. The loss is
fully covered by insurance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
PLEASANT HILL

PLEASANT lIllL, Feb, 2l--Quitc
Il number from this vicinity attend
ed the William Poorman sale. IT. net.
ted about $l,iOo.
Miss Lillian Page spent Friday and
Saturday with Mrs, Stella Statler and
family
Earl Poorman and family, John
Kunllc and family and Mr. Darrow
We're visitors with Claudius Mat.
thews sunday
Mn and Mrs. Amos Mapes We're at
Danyllle Monday ON business.
Marie Page and Floyd Matthews
We're visitors at O. a, Swendal's Sun.
day,
Several from this vicinity attended
the Charles James sale near North
Liberty,
John and Willard Cutnaw were at
Mt. Vernon last Monday on business,
Mrs Edward Wheatcraft and
daughter, Valeda, We're Mansfield Wis
itors from Friday until Sunday,
Those attending the Y. y. A. class
meeting, held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph FARSI last Thursday even,
ing, were; Mr. and Mrs Claudys Mat.
thews and children, Glenn and Thel,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
A FAMILY ROW CALLS
SHERIFF TO WILDWOOD
Sand Plant Workman And
Wife Alleged To Have
Had misunderstanding

Sheriff MOssholder and Deputy
Sheriff Lytle went to the Millwood
sand plant Wednesday to Quell fam.
lily row said to have been in progress
there since Sunday. The trouble, ac'
tween George Miller, II workman AT
the plant, and his wife and resulted
In the Wife having her arm broken by
falling down stairs while running
away from her husband, No atiidav'
its were filed and. consequently no ar
rests We're made, the officers merely
warning the family from disturbing
their neighbors with their Quarrels
The Millers are foreigners.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
EAGLE GROVE

EAGLE GROVE, Feb. 2l-Miss
Grace Phillips of Mansfield spent
Sunday with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Phillips.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. w. Dill entertain.
ed Willis Parsons and family and ED
Robinson and family at dinner Sun.
day.
\ daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Caster Cline on Feb. II.
Lorin Phillips spent Saturday and
Sunday with his sister. Mrs Clarence
Doup Of Amity.
Jay Montgomery and family were
Sunday guests OF Mr. and Mrs. W. B..
Shipley.
William Adams OF Mt. Vernon was
in this vicinity Cn business Monday
A. II. Cunningham has bought the
Jackson farm south OF Fredericktown
and expects to move there this
spring.
Oscar Cline spent Sunday with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cline.
Rev. Corwin will preach at Berlin
Sunday afternoon at 2:3o. Sunday
school at 80 p. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
FORMER PROFESSOR
At KENYON PASSES
AWAY IN THE EAST
DR.. George Southworth Had
Seven Sons Graduate
From Kenyon

Or. George G. s. Southworth, one
time professor of English at Kenyon
college and later holding the same
chair at Case School of Applied Sci
ence. is dead at his home in Spring
field, Mass. He was graduated from
Yale in 1866 and took degrees at Ken
yon and Harvard. lie was IS years
OF age. DR.. Southworth had seven
sons, all of whom are graduates of
Kenyon college. Several OF the boys
were athletic leaders wilhelm college.
One, Constant, is now an army cap
tain
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
ES1 7 0

ESTO, Feb. 2O-Mr. and Mrs. Les
ter Melick and daughter, Rachel,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Melick.
Ward IIoyman OF Sheldon, H., Is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George IIoyman,
Nh and Mrs, j. r. McLarnan and
son, George, and Lewis Scott made
Il business trip to Mt Vernon Thurs.
day.
Mr. and Mrs f. L. Schooley and
children spent Sunday with Mrs,
Mary Colgm.
Mr. and Mrs. j. l., Flack and sons
spent Sunday with Floyd Campbell
and family.
Mrs Josie Morningstnr returned to
her home after spending several days
with relatives at Millwood.
j. j. tlack and Walter Leplcy made
Il business "trip to Newark Friday.
W. D. Gitlin was Il New Castle Wis.
itor Monday.
Iiurl Carpenter and G. l.. Clark
spent Monday in Coshocton,
Rev Walker will fiji his regular ap.
pointment. at the Messiah church
next Sunday morning and evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Cornell spent
Sunday with Mrs. Annie Lepley.
Mrs. Oliver Giliin spent II few days
last week with her father, Nh Bar.
rctt OF Mohawk.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
NORTHWESTERN MILL
IDLE FOR A WHILE
Piece Of Machinery Breaks
And New Part Slow
In Coming

The Northwestern mill has been
shut down for the last several days
and there is little indication as to
when it will begin work again, piece
of heavy machinery having been
broken accidentally, As soon as the
break occurred an order was sent
to Moline. H.. for another part, but
there has been no word from it. The
piece weighs about ZOO pounds. With
transportation facilities tied mp, the
mill may be idle for some time
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22

Three boys.
Your Country Needs You Fourth
grade.
Exercise Message of the Flag
Second grade.
What Should Have Happened
Fourth grade girls.
Reproduction of the Cherry Tree
Story-George LaFever.
Dates of Washington-F grade
boys.
Drill Washington Day and Soldiers
First grade.
Recitations- Freda Kaylor, Frank
Elben, George La Fever, Charles
Swingley, Clandro lucci, Marie Bras
.seur, Howard Ferguson
The English Boy Second and 3rd
grades.
Exercise, Would Tell-Fourth
grade
Playlet, Making Flag Second
grade.
Quartet-Elsie. Grace, Edward and
ViCia Hogle.
Recitations- Margaret Arch, Prin-
tiss Sellers. Grace Hoge, Ernest
Durieaux, Arthur Raymond.
The Model ClaSS--Third grade.
Song by all Canning the Kaiser.
Everyone is cordially invited. es-
pecially the parents and the mem
bers of the board of education.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
INCOME TAX BLANKS
MUST BE MADE OUT
BEFORE MARCH FIRST

Persons fortunate enough to be re,
Quired to pay an income tax who have
failed to make their returns so far,
have only Il few days left in which to
fill out the blanks. March | marks
the close of the allotted time. C. w.
Mckee, deputy income tax collector,
is at the court house to assist in fill
ing out the blanks and will remain
here for several days.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
Daily History Class-Feb. n.

lloSo-Robert Southwell, English au.
thor, executed as II consplr0tor; |;
born 1850.
l67T-Benedlct de Splnoza, philoso-
) pher, died; born 1892. His views
upon the Bible led 10 the founda-
Hon of the German rationallstic
school OF critics.
1s4s--John Quincy Adams, sixth presl-
dent OF the United States, died I;
born 1857.
1ol5-Germans reported capture of
100000 Russians and 800 cannon In
/ great coup in East Prussia.
l0l7-Great Britain announced exten-
sion OF naval war zone, closing all
OF the North sea to neutrals.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
PEACE AND WAR

With the resumption Of military ac-
tivities on the battlefronts 1t may be
assumed that the remarkable diplo-
matte activities of the past few
months which have taken the form
of three international speeches by
President Wilson, two by Lloyd
George, one by King George of Eng
land and replies in turn by Count Won
Hertling and Count CZernln, will pass
temporarily into the discard
1t is we'll, then, before the zing of
the machine.guns and the swish of
the Marias and sevcnty-fives charge
the air and preclude practically all
thoughts save those of blood and iron,
to review the exact status of affairs
international and to refresh the mind
as to the progress which has been
made towards peace
When American troops in France
get into real battle--and they will
shortly-it is their pleasure IL have
behind all their efforts Il definite war
program involving the very founda-
tion of world independence, Justice
and democracy. Whatever the war
may have been In the past. whatever
secret ambitions may have been the
debating force OF other combatants,
the struggle has become ethical, as
far as the American troops are con
cerned. They can conscicntiOusly
feel that none of their force is to be
made cannon fodder Tor the advance.
ment of the ambitions of any one set
of men or for the aggrandizement of
territory or punitive damages by any
nation. They know that their efforts
are for the maintenance of principles.
They know that the European war,
as 1t relates TO them, Is no different
from the civil or the revolutionary
wars.
One year ago chaos existed as far
as war aims were concerned. Hut, in
cXtenuatiOn, then was not the time
10 consider aims as far as the allies
were concerned. The lives of two ma
lions were at stake and must be
saved ut all hazard. Now, however,
there Is II precise understanding as
10 the war, an exact conception as to
why It Is proceeding. This has come
about through Woodrow Wilson who,
in exchange for the assistance which
the United States Is rendering, has
nj a tn 81 nd In a In nf al
aims or ambitions which could not
submit TO the refining test of intcrna.
tional principle.
But the armies which face each
other are even farther advanced than
this, Last year, peace was n vague
and far.distant state. Today, II Is as
suming somewhat concrete form
OF what 1t must consist Is common
knowledge. Four broad principles
have been defined by President VIII
son in addition To fourteen specific
proposals Although one of our en-
emies has, in effect, 'disdained the
fourteen proposals, the other has 81.
lently endorsed them Neither has
yet touched the four fundamental
principles
on the eve of what will probably
he the most stupendous struggle OF
the war. II is evident then that peace
Is nearer than at any time during the
preceding three years and half Hut
after all and despite the fact that this
international exchange of opinion has
probably shortened the struggle by
months, the war actually hinges on
the oucoming battle II the allied
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
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4 Is YEARS AGO TODAY X
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From The Daily Banner OF
February 21, 1903

A fire starting in a waste basket at
the office of the Mt Vernon Ice Co
consumed an Office chair, but war
prevented from spreading by the eff
forts of the employees before the ar
rival OF the fire department.
County Recorder W. II. Smith en-
tertained the county officials with Il
dinner party at his home in East
Chestnut street,
Miss Glcnna Mann of Frederick
town won the gold medal offered by
the W. G.. r. T.. in an oratorical con
test at Frcdcricktown.
The Monday club enjoyed a heart
party at the home oI Mrs, Fred Me
Connell
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
a Hint to the Aged

If people past sixty years of age
could be persuaded To go to bed AZ
soon as they take cold and remain in
bed for one or two days, they would
recover much more quicKly, especial
ly if they take Chambrrlain's Cough
Remedy There would also be less
danger of the cold being followed by
any of the more serious ailments.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
TOWN CLOCK STRIKES
AND ENDS ITS STRIKE
OF NEARLY A MONTH

The town clock ended its strike"
at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
when it began to toll the hour by the
gong once more after a lay.off OF
about three weeks, during which time
a broken cable impaired the striking
apparatus
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22

firm, the four Wilsonian principles
and the fourteen Wilsonian aims
must become the subject of hasty and
active con sideration by the enemy.
If the Germans break through, these
will have to be forgotten temporarily
in the face of the graver thought of
the active menace to the civilization
of the world.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22

ma. Mr, and Mrs. John Kunkle and
daughter, Delsie. Mr. and Mrs Clydas
Keck Marie, Lillian and Cecil Page.
Lcrin and Emery Swendal. Floyd
Matthews and Owen Weatcraft.
Word was received here Tuesday
that Herbert Statler, who is in an
army training camp. is dangerously
i'll with diphtheria.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
FORMER RESIDENT OF
THIS CITY JUDGES A
NEW YORK DOG SHOW

James Cole Of Kansas City, who is
now in New York Judging bench
shcw there, will arrive here Saturday
for a visit with his brother, Fred
the best dog show judges in the coun,
try. He resided here many years
ago
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22

Grove spent last Friday evening with
the latter's mother.
Mrs. Hardesty returned home Sun
her daughter near Fallsburg.
e. V. Hall and parents, MI and
Mrs. Charles Hess and son. Walter,
and Glenn Hess spent Sunday even.
ing with Edward Ashcraft.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

West or zenith and high up in the
evening, is the variable Algol, or De
mon star. Quadrature of planet Jupi-
ter and sun; that is, separated by 80
degrees.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
Chamberlain's Tablets

These tablets are intended espec-
tally for disorders of the stomach, liv-
er and bowels. If YOU are troubled
with heartburn, indigestion or consti-
patton, they will do you good.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
FRANK O. LEVERLN0
ATTORNEY AT. LAW

Al ORNEY = LAW
All business of legal nature given
prompt attention and especially t,
practice in the Probate Court. Or1",
No. 9 East High street, Mt. Vercos. u
New Phoao, Ofjico iO4.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

The Fire Insurance Man
WILL j. doc" WELSR
II you own anything, have
II insured.
Citizens Phone 23i Red
16 Il. Gambler Street. Mt. Vernon, o
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-02-22
THE WEATHER

TONIGHT AND FRIDAY. CONTINUED COLD TONIGHT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
SIMPLEST, COOLING
SYSTEM IS BEST
Fulton Trucks Thermo-syphon Proves
Value In All Climates and Under
All Conditions of Work.

Prior to the internal combustion en-
CINE, cooling was problem which re-
eeived little engineering attention. but
with the advent of the motor car the
internal combustion engine came into
wide use and as result cooling Is one
Of the first and~most important chap
ters in the auto engineers hand book.
The first systems were more or less
clumsy and. more frequently than not.
were unequal to the task OF keeping
the motor at a workable temperature.
Later Developments proved TO be too
good"--the motor was Superseded.
which is just as bad for the motor as
undercooiing.
Engineers thought their difficulties
were over when they installed a pump
in the system and regulated the tenn
perature OF the motor by the flow Of
water Many of these pumps proved
to be endless sources of mechanical
trouble and some manufacturers re-
jected them.
Naturally, the most successful system
is tho simplest. The Fulton motor
truck is equipped with the thermo-
syphon cooling system which has been
proved by long usage TO he the best in
all climates and weathers, and to re-
quire the least care,
The cast tank radiator LIS composed
NJ four units which makes the core
readily accessible for repair or re-
placement, The core is of the cellular
type, low brass, is very efficient. unaf-
fected by alkaii and has total ca pacity
Of over seven gallons. Damaged tubes
can he instantly corkea on the road and
permanent repair made by sealing up
the broken tubes. Large two-inch hose
connections and a four blade twenty
inch fan set close To the core augment
free circulation and ample cooling
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

on any farm to meet the need, Our
enterprising farmers saw this point "a
year ago That is why the farmers
have over l.5oo60a automobiles. a bout
no, 600 tractors. close to . COS. H00 gas
engines. and thousands of motor trucks
This enormous and rapidly Increasing
engine power is tha one solution Of the
labor shortage. That is more acute
problem than ever this year The
farmer who has 10 depend on horses
Will be at marked disadvantage
against his neghbor whose tractor
goes on the job with the irst favor
able ground and weather conditions
X hose pa u arf4.I- machine and sAa.a OF
plews do In hours the work fer which
herse-drawn equipment requires days
And dae't forget---the tractor can work
twenty cur hours day If necessary.
and eats only when it works.
The motor planter and the motor
cUft3vatcr witt send ttsc rowfr farmer
ahead by leaps and houn.s Tie viii
continue his lead at harvest time when
the tractor does his threshinE has suo
nlling and score Of other johs-and
he will be so far ahead that there tn
no hope Of catching up with him when
IL comes to hauling his crops to mar
ket-~wlth the tractor SIS hts locomotive,
There ia no reason why even. tire
farmer ~ small serease Should not
have tractor today With a size
tractor for every size farm and kind
Of farm work from i've 10 ten horse
power u forty 70 eighty horse power
with the motor PLANTER aud cultivator
putting IN and caring fer row crops
rapidly ard efficiently. any farmer can
come pretty nearly declaring his indie
pendenee Of the ahor situation this
sear~--if he takes steps to get his power
machines in time.
~ F.,...
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
TRACTORS NECESSARY
TO WAR FARMER
ALSO Helps Save Food Of Forty Million
People That Animals Now
cisy JOHN r. BARTHOLOMEW

Two billion dollars is the cost every
year to the farmers of the United
states to maintain $4,000, 900, 600 worth
@s horses and nu1es for their farm
work This Is one reason why the
motorization of the farm should take
place just as rapidly as possible.
when 1t comes to spending two thirds
the value of your power plant every
year to keep it running. it is high time
I'd see where improvements can be
made for economy.
Some statisticians say the horse and
mule power of American farms is cost
Ing more than $4,000. 600. 900. That
would be only $50 head for the 25.-
$4,000. This is too low an estimate.
They say 500 head would be more
nearly correct.
That is not the worst of ii. These
za,00o.0o0 horses and mules are con-
sumtng some millions of tons of food
that human beings need-food that
should go into our own markets and
across the seas to our boys at the
front and our allies. Nearly one-fourth
the total cultivated acreage of the
United States Is required to feed our
work animals, The food supply Of
these animals would maintain 5000
COO people-the population OF France.
There is not enough animal power