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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
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The late Father Stanton, one OF the
most loved Anglican priests OF the lat
er part OF the nineteenth century,
once entered into conversation with
4 visitor TO st. Adams, Holborn, who
had attended the service for the first
lime. Mr.. Stanton asked him what
he thought Of the service. The
stranger replied that he liked II very
we'll except the incehse. 10 the use
u which he strongly objected.
~ am sorry for you. my friend"
,aid Mr.. Stanton.
The other, not unnaturally. asked
'Why7"
"Well. you see." said Mr.. Stanton,
there are only two stinks In the
Aext world-incense and birthstone
,nd you must take your choice be-
ween."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
Testing PIeurIsy With Coins.

A novel method of diagnosing ple,l.
risy Is described by r. Lereboullet in
the Paris Medical Journal. The ex-
aminer applies his ear to the patients
chest, closing his other ear, while coins
are clinked at the patients back. The
sound Of the coins coming through a
healthy, normally nerated lung seema
distant and duh, while through nm af.
fected lung, through solid or homo
geneous tissue II clear. silvery metal
lie ring Is heard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
War Helps Chinese Industry.

The European war and consequent
cessation OF Imports Of German aniline
dyes is bringing about revival Of
China's ancient industry OF Indigo
making. China's fondness for this
color has earned for. her the name Of
the Land OF the Blue Gown. Indigo
growing is especially adapted to the
Yangtze valley and southern China.
The color is extracted by soaking the
leaves in hot water and beating the
pulp.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
Hoo klIIlna In britain.

According to official figures secured
by the United States food administra-
tlon, hogs have decreased much more
than any other class of live stock In
the British isles. The total decline for
1910 and 1917 was over 100000. Of
which more than $4,000 were brood
uows.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
". 5. 5. GENERAL" LIST GROWS
Thirty.six With This Rank; Selling
Thousands In Stamps.


Columbus. ohio-(speciaD sale of
War Savings Stamps ip qiiio by Gen
erals" in the School Sammy Army
shows a, totafSof $4,000. There are
now, asS boys and girls in the state
WITH the highest rank awarded in this
Juvenile army.
Latest additions to the list of Gen
erals" are: Frederick Simon, Find.
lay; Alvah Deweese, Jr.. Piqua; Hall
Li2pincott. Eastwood school. Colum-
bus; Milton Robinson, Ashtabula,
Marie Jacobson. AvOndale school, Gin
cinnati; William Benzing. Jr., Over
peck; Henry Shepherd, GAINESVILLE;
Hiram Greiner, Salem, and Helen
Gels, Dayton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
TO CONFER DEGREE

The second degree will be confer
red upon a class of candidates Tues
day evening by Quindaro lodge, No.
316, !. o. o. F.. The Owl Creek lodge,
No. $50, will be in charge of the GER
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
ATTEND CONVENTION

Mrs. c. r. Baker, Mrs. Clark Bate
man, Mrs. Henry Faulhaber, Mrs.
Augusta Williams and Mrs. Millie
McGlade went to Dayton Monday to
attend the state convention Of the
Daughters of Liberty.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
ARRIVES IN FRANCE

Calvin Ray Lafever has arrived in
France, according to word received
here by Mrs. c. A. Lafever of South
Vernon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
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An American correspondent
tells us that our boys in France
are always smiling. even when
they enter the trenches, when
they charge, and when they re-
turn from the battle. II they
can face death with a smile,
certainly we can do our part
here ut home without srumb-
ling. And that part consists in
producing all possible, consum-
ing a. little as necessary. and
buying War Savings Stamps
with our savings.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23

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- Bought That War Stamp? ~
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-07-23
Mentions Names Of Knox Co.
Bsys In France In
! Letter
TELLS SOMETHING OF
LIFE ON u. S. FRONT
Il Unable To Escape Coolies; ;
T. Soldiers Have Own
Garden

Now that more American troops
are entering the struggle on the Euro
pean battlefields against the Huns,
more Knox county boys are over
there" and several have met others
from home and In Lieut.. Harry G.,
Haynes division, there are a number
and Lieut.. Haynes, In a letter writ
ten TO his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank P. Haynes, tells of them. Be.
sides this, he tells a great deal of the
life at the front, but lays Off" war
news, FOR he says the newspapers are
fnai OF II and so is he. although he
Is ready to fight to the finish.
:. His letter follows:
M 1Qth In fo Mt
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

We have talked 1t over at our house.
Talked it over as we have never talked
1t over before. We did not want Eyes
O'Blue to know about it, nor did we
want to lay any part of the worlds
heavy burden upon the heart of Tousle-
head. We have taught them that the
world is a good and beautiful place,
tut last night, gathered beneath the
light In the humble little parlor at our
house, we talked 1t over between US.
Eyes O'Blue and Touslehead were told
that. while the world is good, 1t is not
all good; that there are men who have
started out to enslave the world and
who in the furtherance of that ambi-
ton have done awful things.
Gradually as the tale was told they
drew nearer until we sat with our
arms about them. We told them Of
hands hacked from baby wrists, Of
death rained from the, sky upon help
less little ones, of murder rising from
the seas green deeps to feed upon
helpless mothers and babies.
And then we told them how these
splendid soldier boys we see every
day are going to the far front to fight
and. II need be, die to keep this hor-
ror from our land. We told them Of
burns and wounds and suffering
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
JOHN MADISON'S FAMILY

space of few hours Home Service
Mad driven poverty from the absent
soldiers home.
The whole aim and object of Home
Service is to protect The welfare of the
soldiers family while he is away and
to maintain as far as possible the
same standards of home life that pre-
vailed while he was AT home. More
than this. when the standard of living
is low 1t Is the duty and the opp0rtu-
nifty of Home Service to raise the
standard.
Think of what II means to John
Madison and his legions of comrades
In khaki and In blue to realize that In
their absence their loved ones will be
safeguarded as carefully and as con-
stantly as they themselves would have
done. Think what It means to the
morale Of these brave lads to know
that whatever may happen In the per-
lis of warfare the future of their fami-
llies will not be leopardized-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
NINTH DISTRICT AUXILIARY

The second quarterly meeting of
the Ninth District Auxiliary of Union
Hospital, Elkton, met at the home
of Mrs. Murray ]. Ewing, Calvert, ON
Friday afternoon, April rs, with
fifteen members and two visitors
present.
Mrs. ]. L. Reisler, who was devo-
tional leader, opened the meeting
with singing Glow Firm Founda-
tom, followed by reading the 18th
chapter of st. Matthew and leading
in prayer.
In the absence of the chairman,
Mrs. C. F. Miller was asked to pre-
side over the meeting, and called the
business meeting to order by singing
Jesus Calls U.s., followed by SEN
tence prayers.
Minutes OF the last meeting were
read and approved. Under unfinish-
ed business it was moved and
seconded that the money ($15O)
invested in Liberty Bonds be con-
verified to Bird loan bonds.
The Secretary read letter from
Mrs. Robert Brown of Elkton,
thanking the auxiliary for the
donation of preserves sent from the
January meeting.
Mrs. Helen Wright, who was ap-
pointed to attend the central com
mittee meeting at Elkton, reported
that electric lights had been install
ed. the outdoor sanitary conditions
were improved, but the plumbing
was still in not a very sanitary con-
dition. The dollar system was
recommended by the central COM
mittee, but not taken up by this
auxiliary.
Treasurer reported having receiv-
ed from dues and Offering $3.50
since last meeting making $2S.52 in
treasury, received at this meeting
from dues and $1.00 offerings $3.50.
A bill for 3S cents postage was ac-
cepted and paid.
Miss Rosa Caldwell joined us for
the afternoon to talk In the interest
of Food Conservation and Food
Production.
Next meeting will be the fourth
Thursday of July with Mrs. ]. e.
Crothers. Meeting closed by sing
ing two verses of my Country tbs
of Thee, and Mfzpah benediction.
IVA M. MCKINNEY, Secy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

When John Madison sailed for
France there were no Indications that
his family would suffer in pecuniary
way while he served his country Johns
futher was earning good wages John 9
younger brother. Henry, driver, was
helping out the family budget
Then Johns father was stricken with
pneumonia. His earning power STOP
ped. Henry met with an accident. II
John had stayed home he coui'' '''""
carried his mother and little sisters
through the crisis. But John was with
Pershing overseas Must his family
suffer restitution?
The Madison family's dilemma was
reported to the Red Cross and prompt
~ placed In the hands Of Home Serv-
Ice. AS a result the best medical at
,ention was secured for Johns father
ana brother. Immediate funds were
placed In the mothers hands to pro-
vide for the household as before the
family income stopped. In the brief
WmrrN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
AT OUR HOUSE
Eyes OBue and Tousehead Learn About the Red Cross
By JUDD MORTIMER LEWIS
And then-we told them of the Red

And THEY'VE told them of the Red
Cross
We had number of Red Crosses in
our windows, but they had not known.
We told them Of the bandages and
supplies needed to allay suffering.
We told them of the noble women who
are giving their lives to the binding
up of hurts of the boys in khaki.
We told them of the great need Of
money with which to carry on the
work of mercy.
Then Eyes O'Blue In voice which
choked with pity for the distressed
spoke of her savings, and Touslehead
clapped her hands at the thought
This morning ] went to the bank
and withdrew their savings $63.29, and
they are to be put to work--to bet
ter work than they have been doing.
At our house for the duration of the
war we expect to keep the days." we
expect to wear cobhled shoes and
patched clothing, and If we ever hest
tate in our sacrifice shall see the
faces of Eyes O'Blue and Touslehead
as, with tears on their checks. they
smiled at the thought of the help they
might be to the Red Cross.
Are you helping us to carry the Red
| Cross?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
FIGHTING SISTERS
OF FIGHTING men
Twenty Thousand Nurses Now
Enrolled in American
Red Cross.

OF the eighty odd thousand register.
ed trained nurses In the United States
about 10000 have enrolled as Red
Cross nurses, volunteering their serv.
ices at the front, In environments and
hospitals or in any other needed ca
pacities. This enrolment is the nurs-
ing reserve Of the United States Army
Nurse Corps and the United States
Navy Nurse Corps. and from 1t will
also be drawn contingents for service
under other allied flags than our own.
The enrolment goes on at the rate of
1000 volunteers a month. On d basis
Of an army of million men over 3d.
600 nurses will be required for active
duty in the present year.
Up to the last of February over
1000 nurses had been actually detailed
to duty or were ready for Immediate
mobilization. So 1t Is seen that there
are none too many, in view of the re-
quirements Of the service. since be-
tween time of enrolment and actual
assignment to duty the nurse must un-
dergo a period of special study and
training for war service. and the work
of organizing and mobilizing this
"army of mercy" is no small thing.
A Nurse 10 a Soldier.
Surgeon General Gorgas has called
upon the Red Cross to supply 5000
nurses for the Army Nurse Corps by
June l. and If this quota is forthcom.
ing the total number detailed will
have reached 10000. So the mobiliza.
ton of another $4,000 to $4,000 by
Jan. l, 1919. will be big problem to
| solve.
Now, nurse Is a soldier. She is
recognized officially by the govern.
ment and included In those eligible
for soldiers and sailors war insur
ance. A nurse goes into actual danger
of wounds and death by shell fire and
bomb explosion. Her work Is arduQus
exacting, calling for the finest quail
ties of mind and heart. She Ia the
right hand Of the surgeon.
So, because nursing is primarily
woman's job, the war nurse is proper
ly the peculiar responsibility Of the
women of America. While the trained
nurse is urged to volunteer. the risk
of her life at the front, the American
woman at home Is commanded by ev-
cry dictate of patriotism and humanity
to support her lighting sister,"
The nurse fights pain, disease and
death, making her sacrifice with amaz-
Ing cheerfulness and enthusiasm
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
row $4,000 GIFT
IS SPLIT IN PRIZES

Over $4,000 will be distributed
among the lucky contestants in Mary
lands great WINTHEwAR PRO
DUCE CONTEST. which Is now Off.
cially declared open. The donor OF
this splendid prize fund expects that
this summers production will be
pushed up at least five million-dollar
notches and additional food to that
value set free to sustain our army and
our allies at the front. 1t is now up
to every patriot, adult or child. male
or female, who can handle a spade
and hoe, to see that this hope is more
than realized.
The vital Importance attached to
war-gardens Is shown by the allotment
OF over half the total prize money for
garden truck. Every WIN-THE-WAR
garden must contain some potatoes
some beans, some corn, tomatoes, on
ions, cabbages and turnips. There are
two groups. Glass F Is for gardens
Of one-half acre and over; Class q, is
for gardens over three hundred square
yards and under one-half acre. The
prizes go where there Is the best yield
per square yard, calculated on the
market value. whether the produce is
sold or retained for home consumption.
There are ten prizes in each class. Ave
Of $40 each and others running as high
as SIS.
There are State sweepstakes as well
of $500 and $500. respectively. in which
the winners Of the first prizes In each
county will compete
Soy Beans-Class G-Win $25, SIS,
$40 in each county for the highest av-
erage yield for entries Of at least two
acres.
The wheat prizes are Statewide
events, awarded for highest average
1919 yield. Class A allows $1,000,
$500 and $3.50 for tracts Of at least Is
acres and Class c allows $500, $500
and 5000 for tracts Of 10 to rs acres.
In Class B the owners Of the farm OF
at least 40 acres, who devotes the
highest percentage to wheat. will re-
ceive $1,000, $500 and $3.50. In the
event Of any ties the average yield will
be considered.
Fields Of at least Is acres Of 1918
corn are eligible on the basis Of high
yield for the State sweepstakes in
Glass D, namely, $1,000, $500 $3.50.
Patriotism alone Is enough to make
q Soldier of the Soil out Of every
Marylander whether he can cultivate
q big farm or just little patch OF
ground. The prizes in this remark
able WIN-THE-WAR PRODUCE CON-
TEST are intended to add the zest of
rivalry to war-duty which every day
looms up larger as one Of this en-
battled nations most vital obligations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
$loo Reward, ls1OO

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that Is catarrh. -Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System. thereby de-
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
tlire in doing ita work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith IN the curative
they offer One Hundred Dollara for any
case that It fails to cure. Send for list
OF testimonials.
ohio: Sold BY all Drnggiats. 7sc
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

"Food for Amusement Purposes is
under the ban" Is a rule the Maryland
Food Administrator wishes to call to
the notice Of societies and organiza-
lions who have been attracting people
to gatherings by serving refreshments.
"No fourth meal or luncheon that does
not take the place Of regular meal Is
permissible and the restriction against
waste applies to every form Of food.
American women are ingenious
enough to entertain without lunch
as a magnet"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Proper Food for Weak stomachs

Proper Food for Weak StOmachs
The proper food for one man may
be all wrong for another. Every
one should adopt diet suited to his
age and occupation. Those who
have weak stomachs need to bt
especially careful and should cal
slowly and masticate their foot
thoroughly. 1t is also important
that they keep their bowels regular
When they become constlpated o.
when they feel dull and stupid after
eating, they should take Chamber
lain's Tablets to strengthen the
stomach and move the bowels. They
are easy to take and pleasant in
effect.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

So Many Kinds Of food now figure In
Its card system of rationing that the
British Government will issue books
to record future purchases of eatables.
Tea, already Officially doled out in
many provincial towns, is to be added
to the ration list, as well as cheese,
and probably lard. Many mills have
been equipped to make potato flour
and its compulsory use in all bread is
expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Commercial Kitchens are now help
Ing the British food supply go round.
The Royal Borough Of Kensington fur
dishes the following meal ready cooked
Tor IL cents: Soup, 2 cents; fish cakes,
z cents; half portions Of potatoes and
cabbage, 2 cents; contour mold, 4
cents. Kensington is one of the bet
ter-class residential districts of Lon.
don.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You will find Cham
berlain's Liniment great help. The
relief which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Australia has 100,OOO,000 bushels Of
wheat for -four this year on hand,
which It wants to sell at IS cents
bushel. But few ships can be spared
from the shorter trips between the
u. 8. A. and France. 1t is Americas
wheat which must win the war.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
POTATO coRNMEAL MUFFINs.
(Omcial Recipe.)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, table
spoon sugar, l well-beaten egg, cup
milk. cup mashed potatoes, l cup
cornmeal. level teaspoons baking
powder, teaspoon salt. Mix in order
given. Bake 40 minutes In a hot oven.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

The need for more men on the west
ern fronts increases the demand for
ships. None can be spared for the
long trips to the Argentine where 146.-
100000 bushels could be had at S1.SS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Property Transfers.

Sarah L. Mercy, William B. Mer-
rey and wife to Jacob SadoN sky,
property in Elkton, $40 and other
considerations.
Cassandra Durgin, Mary e. Durgin
and Brinton J. Durgin, of Pennsyl-
vania, to Lewis H. Wilson, property
at Rock Run, Seventh district, $500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
AzzeMcAzAaF 0R A0uM EUv 6z0cMs

CITY and country gardens needed this
than before Patriotism 100000 Americans
to plant gardens last year. according estimates of
United States Department of Agriculture Transportation
facilities of the nation will be strained this hauling
lions of and foods the Allies The surplus
ated by home gardens will help the railroad probenl
the nation will eat less of the goods exportwhea
meat fats and Every boy that helps with
garden is helping win the Leaflets of instruction
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

"f we dont send over six million
barrels Of -four a month we may be
licked" declared Everett Colby. Of the
Federal food staff. In a message he car
risd from Herbert Hoover to the citi-
gems OF Toronto,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Faint heart often wins fair lady
with little assistance on her
part.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

The enthusiast who dives to the
bottom of pleasure brings UP mora
gravel than pearls.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

The use Of wheat -four by loyal
Americans Is q concession to their
stomachs at the expense Of their
hearts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Some people half the time are not
on speaking terms with their own
consciences.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

Write to the Division Of Publications
Of the U. 8. Department Of Agriculture
for a home garden bulletin. It's free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
WANTED.

Rags, Bones, Bags, Burlap.
Hides, Iron, Gum and Metals.
Paper cement bags, Magazines,
Papers, Books.
Highest cash prices paid for all
kinds of Junk, Hides, Calf
Skins Furs and Tallow.
JULIUS /. BAER,
Phone 126-X
RISING SUN, MD.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

garden making
ngon request without charge
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-05-25
CHAPTER XIV.
The Firing Squad.

A few days later l had orders to re-
port back to divisional headquarters,
about thirty kilos behind the line. I
reported to the A. P. M. assistant pro-
vost marshal). He told me to report
TO billet No. rs for quarters and IA
lions.
1t was about eight o'clock at night
and / was tired and soon fell asleep in
the straw of the billet. 1t was a mis-
cradle night outside, cold, and a drizzly
rain was falling.
About two in the morning / was
awakened by some one shaking me by
the shoulder. Opening my eyes l saw
q regimental sergeant major bending
over me. He had a lighted lantern In
his right hand. l started to ask him
what was the matter, when he put his
finger to his lips for silence and whis-
pered:
"Get on your equipment, and, with
out any noise, come with me-"
This greatly mystiied me. but /
obeyed his order.
Outside of the billet, I asked him
what was up, but he shut me up with
Don't ask questions, it's against or
ders. / don't know myself"
It was raining like the mischief.
We splashed along a muddy road for
about fifteen minutes. finally stopping
at the entrance of what must have
been an old barn. In the darkness, /
could hear pigs grunting. as If they
had just been disturbed. In front Of
(mackintosh). The r. s. M. went up
to him, whispered something. and then
left. This officer called to me, asked
my name, number and regiment, at the
same time, In the light Of a lantern he
was holding. making a notation in a
little book.
When he had ipished writing, he
whispered:
go into that billet and wait orders.
and no talking. Understand"
l stumbled into the barn and rPt on
the floor In the darkness. / could see
no one, but could hear men breathing
and moving; they seemed nervous and
restless. 1 know l a
During my wait, three other e
entered. Then the officer poked his
head in the door and ordered:
Fall in, outside the billet, in single
rank"
We fell in. standing at ease. Then
he commanded:
"Squad-'Shuni Number"
There were twelve of us.
"Right-Turnl Left-Wheeli Quick
March I" And away we went. The
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-05-25

Paradise and willow Point Line
Leaves Winnemucca land opposite
points) daily. except Sunday. at Z q
m. for Paradise, Willow Point and
way stations. Is lbs. baggage allow
ed: &c ID. for excess.