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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10

Best" was the motto suggested as the
subject of the baccalaureate sermon
by DR.. Anderson. Relating Our
selves Alright to Revelation Of the
Best" was announced. Two texts: 81
am the bread of life" (John 6:4S) and
But we have the mind of Christ e..
Cor. 2:16), were grouped as scrip
tural basis for the discourse.
The speaker said in part: A maxim
of Marcus Aurelius makes this ap-
peal, Prize that which is best in the
universe" There is something in hui
man nature which instinctively re-
spends to this wise counsel We can
not be contented in the possession OF
that which is inferior, when some
thing better might just as well be Sc
cured. The heart of youth especial
ly is stirred by the determination to
attain that which is Of most worth.
Parents share with their children in
such noble ambition and are ready for
any honor which may be conferred
upon those whom they love so dearly.
Teachers also see visions of the COM
ing greatness and dream dreams of
the honor which is to be. But great
as are the expectation Of teachers and
parents, there is one who is infinite
ly more interested in you than any
other. One who knows full well all
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
TRIP To AC. STATION
OCCURS THURSDAY

According to the agricultural com.
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce,
a large number of persons will make
the trip to the state agricultural eX-
pertinent station at Wooster, next
Thursday.
The route selected by the commit
tee will be by way of Howard, Dan.
vile, Greer, Nashville and Wooster.
All those who will make the trip are
asked to be at the Chamber of Com
merce promptly at 1880 o'clock Thurs
day morning.
Secretary Mayer of the Chamber of
Commerce talked with Greenbank at
the station, at Wooster, over the long
distance telephone Monday and ar
ranged a MONDAY luncheon which
will be served on the station grounds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
bACCALAUR { ATE
SERMON To THE
H. 5. GRADUATES
Rev. Foster c. Anderson
breaches Interesting Ser
mon Sunday Evening
LARGE AUDIENCE
FILLS M. E. CHURCH
Ministers Of Other Churches
Take Part In Services of
The Evening

Rev. Foster C. Anderson pastor of
the Gay street Methodist Episcopal
church, delivered the baccalaureate
sermon to the graduating class of the
Mt. Vernon high school Sunday even
ing at o'clock.
The church was crowded with the
friends of the young graduates, many
being turned away, which emphasized
again the need of q community audi
torium adequate for such occasions.
Special music for the service was
furnished by the M. e. church. The
musical numbers were of high order
and included an anthem, Deus Miser-
atur mo. 4) by Dudley Buck; chant,
The Lords Prayer; duet, 81 Will Mag
Nifty Thee" (MosebthalD by Mrs. C.
Howard Pratt and Mr.. C. b. Shaw,
and the offertory communion in e Mi
nor (Batiste).
DIR. Anderson was assisted in the
service by Revs. w. II. Shields, M. S.
Freeman, j. A. Long and d. c. Co.
burn.
Satisfied with Nothing Short of the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
MEMORIAL SERVICES
At FREDER|CKT0WN
Members Of Uniform Rank
X. Of P. Of Four Places
Hold Annual Services

The annual memorial services of
the 1st Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Uni.
form Rank, knights of Pythias, was
held Sunday afternoon at Frederick.
town. The companies taking part in
the exercises were from Mt Vernon.
F'redericktown, GAINESVILLE and New.
ark over 200 Knights of Pythias
were in line when the parade was
formed.
The exercises were held in Forest
cemetery and the memorial sermon
was dlivered by the Rev. Schmidt of
Newark. grand prelate of the Uniform
Rank, Knights of Pythias, i'm Ohio. A
very eloquent sermon was delivered
by the prelate. Music was furnished
by the X. of z. quartet of Mt. Vernon,
consisting of Messrs. w. +. Rimer,
George r. Spearman, Fred Babbs and
Paul M. Ashbaugh.
The Waterford band and the New.
ark durm corps also took part in the
parade.
At the conclusion of the memorial
services the rank of Loyalty was con.
ferred upon large class by the New
ark company, U. r. x. of p.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
HAPPY VALLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Oldakcr pleas.
antly surprised their daughter. Mrs.
Lee Roy Shira of Fredericktown,
Wednesday afternoon in honor of her
birthday.
Mr.. s. B. Dowds and sons, Bernard,
John and Darrell. spent couple days
in Mansfield last week.
Misses Ruth and Florence Fletcher
spent Saturday with their grandmoth.
or.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. s. Bartlett spent
Thursday in Columbus.
Mrs. Thomas Weir Of the Edgewood
farm Is spending several days in Mt.
Vernon.
Mrs. Mary V. Fletcher, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Oldaker, Mr.. and Mrs
Floyd Paige and Miss Mabel Johnson
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. ..
Paige Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Snyder of Colum.
bus spent several days with S. B
Dowds and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Adams and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Marshall Of Mt.
Vernon were the guests of G.. NJ.
Fletcher and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Scoles Of De
mocracy were the guests Of Miss Eth.
ell DOwds Sunday.
Miss Mabel Johnson and Mrs. Grace
Paige called on Miss Ruth Ridgeway
Friday.
The Monroe Grange took in % new
members Thursday evening. The
ladies' served refreshments.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
DAY BY DAY

WEEK BY WEEK, MONTH BY
MONTH, YEAR BY YEAR, THE
BUCKEYE STATE BUILDING &
LOAN co. ATTENDS CAREFUL.
LY TO THE BUSINESS OF ITS
CUSTOMERS.
/. And they recommend us to their
friends.
2. Thus we have grown and prosper.
ed.
3. Our depositors get per cent in
terest and are pleased,
4. And our borrowers are satisfied
with the liberal terms allowed.
5. We are careful in approving loans
6. But never fail to be prompt and
courteous.
Z. We therefore deserve your bust.
ness.
g. Convenient location, Rankin build
ing, 20 West Gay street, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
GIRLS RUN AWAY;
CAUGHT At HOWARD

Juvenile Officer Purcell and Sheriff
Mosholder went to Howard Saturday
where they apprehended two young
girls who had run away from home.
One of the girls resided in this city
and the other in Cleveland. The Off.
GERS state that the girls walked to
Gambler and then walked from there
to Howard. One Of the girls was Civ.
en- a hearing in juvenile court Satur.
day afternoon and was released up
on condition that she would remain at
home in the future. The other girl
was sent to her home in Cleveland
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
HONOR MEMORY OF
DEPARTED DEAD
Sons and Daughters Of Liber-
ty Hold Services At Mound
View Cemetery.

Early Sunday evening at Mound
View cemetery, the Sons and Daugh-
ters of Liberty held memorial SER
vices for their departed members.
After the singing of one verse of
America by the members, Mrs. Fred
Neass, counsellor of the organization
read passage from the Bible which
was followed by prayers and singing
Nearer, My God, to Thee"
The graves of "a members were
decorated with flowers. The follow
ing members have died during the
year: Mrs. S. T. White, Mrs. William
Weider, Mrs. Loretta Fowler andMrs
Ida CARRIER.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
highest and holiest manhood.

highest and holiest manhood.
Members of the graduating class of
the Mt. Vernon high school: You
have chosen to remain in school and
to obtain the best education which
the city provides. Continue to choose
the best. Choose the best higher ed
ucation, the best environment, the
best associates, the best books, the
best thoughts, and for your moral ma
ture the very best-the mind of
Christ. Carry with you the picture of
that aspiring youth portrayed in
Longfellow's poem, Excelsior" and
should you fall, if fall you must, go
down still clinging to the banner with
this strange device, "Excelsior!" In
other words, go forth with this guild
ing purpose, 81 shall be satisfied with
nothing short of the best"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
NOTICE

DIR. NC BETH WISHES TO INFORM
ALL HIS PATIENTS THAT HE
WILL M ABSENT FROM HIS OF.
FICES DURING THE WEEK OF
JUNE 9th TO 18th, ATTENDING
THE OHIO CHIROPRACTIC CON.
VENTION IN CLEVELAND. x9
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
CHANGE IN OFFICE HOURS

Owing to the recent change in time,
the gas Office has resumed the old.
time hours, and is open from 8 a. m.
until 8 p. M, except on Saturdays,
when the office will close at ~ m.
Open on last discount day until 8
p. m. 4"
THE OHIO FUEL SUPPLY co.
XII
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
HARVEY ]. MOORE ON
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCUIT

Mr.. Harvey ]. Moore left Sunday
evening for Chicago where he will
join the Ellis-White Chautauqua cir
cult to tour the western states dur
ing the summer. Mr.. Moore expects
to be away for twelve weeks.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
TWENTY REPUBLICANS AND THE ADMINS STRATlON DEMOCRATS
 ARE IN CONTROL.
PROTECT MONROE DOCTRINE
Domestic Matters and Amolty Our Right to Quit the
 League.

Washineton The trend toward an agreement on reservations in the peace treaty reachei the sta-c whore The group of Republican senators adyc- eating reservations received assir ances which they accepted as saaraa- teeinG Democratic assent to their pro gram. l. Va sad that as soon aS tsn group could pledge ! score of RepJh licau votes for reservations ta th" League Of Na ions covenant alane tho lines recently agreed on by sven 3n- publican senators. the administration forces in tho senate would be willing to line up on that basis for ratification
 Reservauoeists also inumatod that their rank eventually would ncluie Senator Lodce. chairman of ,he for eign relations committee and repu5'i can leader ef he senate
 Tweat. E nahljeaaz. il was declared. would heaaaush Tsth the adun.zlra- uon Demo9 rats. tn make tho two ftfrds recassary for ratification IAo program on which | is sogsht tu unite these clements couteup'Jtos r rsa- liens to fur her protect the Nearc. Doctrine. fo ineare [ nestle control Over domestic question to amp' F the r3ch' of w"hdraNal and to for,.fy the power of congress = | .a qaes- tons of peace or var under article 10.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
GOVERNORS CONFER
 ON NEW OUTRAGE
TWO U. S. AVlATORS CAPTURED BY MEXICAN BANDITS CAUSES
 CONFERENCE.
BUREQUIST WANTS ACTION
Says Nation Should Take Some Az ton To Settle Affairs in MexI- co and He D Establish
 Government

Salt Lakc Gtty.#The capture ot two American army aviateIs by Mex ican bandits. and their df.enton somewhere in Mexico for st5.Hot ran som. vas made an issue before tho conference Of governors here. accord. us To Maj, II G Harris. aidp To Gov ernor ]. A A. Burnquist of Minna. sota. 0ne of the aviators held by tho bandits is Harold G. Peterson of iIut. chinson. Minn Governor Buruqut@t telegraphed Secretary Of State Lam sing asking for immediate action an! information
 Major Garis said that Governor Burnquist would Immediately ,.onfer with executives of The bordar states New Mexico and Arizona=who arc in this city
 Governor BurnquSj also telegraph ed Governor Stephens of California asking for cooperation in an effort To get immediate action. since the ota= ar aviator held hy the bandits. Paul II. Davis. is citizen of California
 Governor Burndujst gave our tho following statement:
 The federal government should at once demand the immediate release of the American officers new held for ransom hy bandits in Mexico If they are not SO released, II is apparent that the Mexican government is unable n cope with the situation and the Unit ed State1 ought, with other countries. or If necessary alone, to put int. Mex. fec an army of occupation 10 roarors order and establish stable popua, government. Our nation owes it to every one of her citizens to defend him and his rights wherever he naE be-
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
$500. .ooo Plant for St. Louis.

St Eoais.-Anuouncement is made by Ed ar Gensenbach. industrial oom- missioner Of the Chamber of Con- meree. of the closing of deal by Garrett and Company, of New York, commissioners of Virginia Dare wine. for a $500.eoe nonin'oxieating wine factory in the vicinity of Natural Bridge avenue and Union Boulevard. the first of three deals under negotla- tion with nationally known soft drinx manufacturers.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
RAY OF SUNSHINE FOR VETS

WnshNttua nemohiltzauou If ths American trmy insofar as ;hc com. hataat troops arc concerned. will ba VetaaH coH.ateted by the last of Oc. teher Secretary of War Baker an. uoHHeed
 should the peace treaty he ratified by that tune. the anru'ling of wartime prohibition. des gaed to Last through the period of demch!lizaton. will therefore be within the province of President Wilson before November l. officials here think
 This k the most definite statement that has yet come from the secretary of war as 10 when complete demobili- 2ation may he expected
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Neardcd Food Seized.

Tampa. Fla Fools'uGs held in storage hy six Tampa wholesale con cerns. agsregaiins &260yo tins of canned sooas i000 cases ot eggs. witn large quantities of sugar. four ami other commodities. were seized here by agents of the department Of jus. uce Nodess of libel were served on the owucrs. charging tha. the goods were heins illegally h, ,d from lhe market for the purpose of unreason- ably increasing prices.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
FARMERS SEND WARNING
FIRING AND STRIKES
 MUST STOP
Federal Representatives of Middle West Threaten Cut in Food
 Production

Washing ton.-Wilh the calmness of power to eaffy il out to the letter. representatives of farm bureau feder of the United States. ,he middle west. served notice er capital and labor that protteering and strikes must stop.
 The notice and threat is contained in a statement by q. E Dradlute. pres. ident Ono Farm Bureau Federation. r. (. Cgoekar. presid mt Nebraska Farm Bureaa Association, J C. Brown president Indiana Federation of Farm. CTS AsSociaaieas: n q Thompson. secretary Illinois Nsricultural Assoeia- ton. and ]. t Howard president iowa farIs Bureau Federation II says
 f cap!tals.ie monopoly wants enaAsh food produced that il nay be feastea. f orsanizcd labor wants food preaHesd thu | may he fed. fl th do aeeh ns dawGlers want enough food produced SO that they may occasional k ca let them stand forth now at this time when the farmer must determine his t92a food production program and declare hIs deed5 cutting out of pre5teer.aE in sools and wages. going honestly to- the business of preparing a4d puueyins the necessities of lie. eoHs honestly n The jah Of doing a Hn days wosl for full days pay ihelr Mil ngness to cooperate. Fail ure of these forces 'o do this now will te hooWegars. fhaf ere the nex; ~ sfiz at he Esa.a1. M aHtrf 4 con ditiaa af ltue aaS und-esucd
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Strike Riot in Peoria

Peor.a. III Three persons were shoi and seriously wounded and | score of other persons received cuts and hraises when several hundred strikers and sympa'hizers charged upon the EtystaHe Wire and Stee, Compaav'- rlaHt n south Barton. vile. 2 suburbs mar here
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
One kL-Isd -In -FlYIra Dolt-

Lon lon fhe ANius haai Fclt- .toua Fnry. aaeh wa &He ta start lar Gepatovu. south Atue4 on aa
 Haa##EH Hla eeash.l eff s',llX- te0e AHrH. aet f If Eha 0tt"- l... operator oa ho.l, Lion nant MeIeod vas krd. The stX pt-sen. gtGs WEIg rescued
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Ain,. ErnH S.Lr1Ltee-

Chat nooea Tan -Figh' ad'l tioa proeee# We're 1,d II United states ufsFct Court here re. cenr4 al e925 el=p+ ef r9 in siorl ,e E,re scl2,- hy nem1 United States HasehM Fr.' W HH in the campai aaainst 4Igh liHiu costs bcins ee luc.ed hf federal officials
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Daniels Censored saeech.

San Diego Cal speech specially prepae5 and handed to the press in adNane6 by Admiral Hugh Rodman. commander of the new Pacific fleet. remains in his pocket undelivered. for Secretary of the Navy Josephu Dan. iels censored the prepared address just before tho Admiral was to speak before banquet given m honor of Secretary Daniels.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Fordsee -Emtine E.y. n>r-a. aged tta. perhaps The e1desf l#vins person fn this county. d.ed heao sh. WI P typical southern uHmm4 an1 an excellent nurse She leaves II alildren.# #3o granaehilaren and :. great grandchildren
 Camden Newton R. TriLblc ee,a- hrated lis eighty fourth birthday win d reunion of his 10 children. 3S grandchildren and one cteatsrant. child Mr Tribble was born in Ouachita county on July 20. 1884.
 Prescott Continued dry weather caused loss to eantaloupe growers of about An per cent of their crop. the young eantaloupes rotting in the fields
 Batesville.-There are at present 10 first class dwellings and business houses under construction at this place.
 Walnut Ridge-A heavy ain fell recently that is said to have been worth a million dollars to Lawrence county.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

ChattanooEa. Tenn - Eighty four thousand dozen eggs. stored with the Atlantic Ice and Coa1 Company hero for the account of Morris X Co. Chi caeo, We're selz,d by the United Statce district attorney. Sei4uro was made under libel proccednss in the federal court which ch.Fsed Chat the esss were unlaNfulA stored fDr the par pose of unfeaSonably increasing che prices.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Rnu kllled en n,s.t,all

Na=htAlc Tenn Nuhg0 calbraith Runer. II. m af gaa laie Major T. (. Bafler. T. \. who Was kiue3 in TeNas in teiG. ts II ] spannel. was Killed at Bee hcoba Spring while plaNns baseball He Nas ht over the heafi bv q ball
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Win Prosecute enuaers.

Washington Attorney General Pal mer told the senate agricultural com mittee that Il was his intention to prosecute all dealers in necessaries selling above the prices 10 be deter. mined by price committees in cities and counties as fair and just.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
t3o.YearoId Man Go,no to Fair

Sergeant ky-Unele John Shell. 15o years old Of Greasy Creek. Leslie county, Ky. Will make trip to tho Blue Grass Fair early in September as a guest af 'he Commercial Travellers of Eastern Kentucky l. will be the old mans first ride in modern pas senger train and prove great treat for the oldest man in the country.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
s22a. 900 Liberty Bonds Stolen.

New York.--Liberty Bonds valued at S223 .000 were stolen from two brokerage firms in the financial dis trict here. The stolen bonds in each instance had been intrusted to mes ssngers who have disappeared.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Win Call on Wilson.

Washington--Aite two-hour dis. eussion the senate foreign relations committee decided to notify President Wilson that it woult call on him at the White House at hls convenience to discuss the peace treaty.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Agents Seize Eggs and Sugar.

Jacksonvill Fia-Nore than mil. lion csgs. hundreds of ihousan !s of tins ot canned foods and = 51a paauts Of sugar wete seized here in rad en whole sale food warehouses and cold storage plants by federal officers
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Samuel Corapers Return,no.

Paris Sawef Camper preside of the American Federation of Labor. wua attended ths labor eanrrrss at Am 'eriam. has sailed from rrcst for Anerica on hoard the steamer George Washington
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Suear Coneinu From Cuba.

New York The sugar shortage in this country scon will be relieved. ae. eording to the Gnited States Sugar Equalization Board. which announo- ed that it has more than loo ships engaged in bringing sugar from Cuba.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Oklahoma Dealers Gu. Price.

Oklahoma Clly, Oklahoma Cisy whe,e-5lers ahd 3eHbcrs aer-ed at a caHfrrenc, with ] N WhHrhurst. president of fHe sfae BoaIa of Agr culture. to Gu the cost CT sugar .o retailers to prices prevailing durins tLa- Nar.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Prenarlnn to Arrest Profiteers.

Chieaeo.-Assistant of the federal district attorney are preparing evi- dence against alleged prt fiteers and hoarders, 13 of whom have been listed for arrest
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Win Publish protiteers, Names

St Louis.-Announcement by Dis. tr.et Attorney Hensley that a list of merchants who charge exorbitant prices will he given to the new spaper daily so that the public may know N
 Is eharginE unfair prices.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Navy officers t. Get Medals.

WasainetCn Award of the Victory Medal te all oftlcca and men who served n the navy during the war will be made Tn November II Was an uouueed at the Nav Department.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
Allies Goa Demand Reduced

Berlin The amount of coal to he required from Germany by the Allies under the terms of the peace treaty has been reduced from 40000 000 to q ,oo0 0o0 tons
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21
plowino by Tractor at FaIr

Sedalia. Mo.-Traction blowing dem. onstrations at the State Fair here al. tracted thousandu Hundreds of farm. CTS followed each machine as II plowed and each carried a stragw or yardstiek the blowing
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Little Rock-B'anks are beng pro pared by w T. Maxwell state bank commissioner, which will he sent to all oil and gas companies oDeratinS in Arkansas. and which when retuHH- ed will furnish n, department the data to determine tLo present stains of the concerns
 Montlceno.-J C. Fltrall, presi- dent of the University of Arkansas, x made two speeches in the county n the interest of the agricultural de partment of the university.
 Calico Roek--Petitions are being ciroulAted to construct a good roaI from tlNs place to Berry, to connect with a road which is being built in iD Baxter county to that place.
 Walnut Ridge.-The watermelon crop Is rather late this season. but is me of the finest in many years. Sov- eral carloads are being shipped daily.
 Rogers. .--The First Presbyterian Churel, is installing new furniture, including pulpit. chairs, communion tables. etc.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Ha'l Knob Tbe Bald Knob Flu,t Growers Association Ae,a ifs aauu##eleetien ef=aHeers IS follow Pr, jdent ], A Adams. vice pfesi- dan r. c. Ford. traas8rer.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

lone haro Picket Post of tho Aaeriear IasIan of this place has nHaHuca - E#Ea @set togethaa : eaase. af aHa city sH1fferium at an sarlv dats n honor of tho soldiers 4Ho hay. HEHsd from over-eas.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Knobel.--The wheat threshing sea son is about half over in this vicinity and is progressing slowly. as there Is but one machine for this territory The crop is running from 10 to 25 bushels per acre
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Russ UyiTlo W R Varnado of otkt Mss ha< grcerfea position as teacher of mathematics and diree- tor O. athletics in the Ru. seieilia AericulWral School feF tho eomine tartn. VI 5ch oasn~ thia month.
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Little Rock-Urging persons in this state who have farm lands for sale to list them with the Bureau ct Immigration so that those desiring to come to Arkansas may be furnished with a list Of such lands and data concerning them by his department Jim G Ferguson, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture. issued q bulletin in which he .ie- scribes the value to the state and the community of an immigrant
The Dermott news., 1919-08-21

Little Rock-1he statewide confer ence of the workers in the Baptist 2i5.o0o,oo0 drive was held last weeA at the Second Baptist church heal. quarters, with more than 200 poop,r in attendance. Resides the county or eaniz"rs. publicity secretaries ana other official workers. there were q number of the leading pastors ani laymcn rom different parts of the state V.tSent.