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board of trustees several weeks ago to become dean of the college of az riculture of the university. The ap- pointment will be effective January IS.
 Mr. Knapp will be the chief admin istrative officer in responsible charge of all the agricultural work of the university, including the resident teaching, the experiment station and the extension and farm sdemonstra- ton work. Martin Nelson will con tinue to act as head of the depart ment of agronomy and will serve as vice dean and vice director. w. C..
The courier-index., 1919-12-19

Lasseter will remain in direct charge of the extension work.
 Mir. Knapp is the son of the late Dr. Seamon A. Knapp, the founder of the farm demonstration service in the south. He was born at Ames, Iowa, where his father was professor of agriculture in the Iowa Agricul- tural College His education was re- ceived in the Iowa Agricultural Col lege, Vanderbilt University and the University of Michigan.
 MT. Knapp lived in Louisiana for 10 years, where he was associated with his father in agricultural work,
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Rudf0rd Knapp to LeaUe Washington
Ixsnss Dean of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas, Ef-
 fective January IS.

fayetteville, Dec. 17.-It is an
 hneed at the University of Arkan- Elhat Bradford Knapp, chief of the
 ehhed States government farm dem-
 aafatlon and agricultural extension
 .''lee in the south, has accepted an aa which was rendered him by the
The courier-index., 1919-12-19

When packing trunk, waists will be less mussed if they are put into a flat pasteboard box.
The courier-index., 1919-12-19

Lemon is better than anything else for removing fruit and vegetable stains from the fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
Choral Union Rehearsal

Choral union will be held at Cable hall tonight. The enrolIment of singers has been large and a large attendance at the rehearsal is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
STRANDED BALLOON
 HAS BEEN LOCATED

St Louis. Mo, october 6.-Three days after landing in an isolated sec tion of Canada Capt Paul J. McCul tough, piloting the St. Louis Eighty four in the national championship bal loon race reported the position of his balloon tonight as approximately $50 miles northeast of St. Louis
 Captain McCullough's craft pene- trate6 a heavy wooded and sparsely settled section just east of Georgian bay and landed near Parry sound, Ontario, according to a message to Major A. B. Lambert. in charge of arr engagements for the flight Across a wild country. crossing many small streams. Captain Mccullough made his way in three days afoot to Waubamik, where he filed the message today. Other than the hardships of that trip, the message stated, he and his alde, Bernard von Hoffman. had undergone no unusual experience.
 The Eighty-fours distance recogd does not change the result so far as known of the championship. the Good year II, piloted by Ralph Upson, hav- ing made flight of 105o miles.
 Captain McCullougn,s report tonight gives added assurance to the race of ficials that the crews of two missing balloons, the Wichita. Kan. entry and the St. Louis V, probably have under gone similar experience and have landed in some remote northern sec- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
VICTORY IS OURS, SAY REPUBLICANS 0F THE SEVENTH Further Inr0ads Will Be Made Into Solid South,' Says Representa-
 tive Fess
B, As.eclated Press

Washington, October 6.-Interpreting the recent election result in the Seventh Alabama congressional district as a re- publican victory, though the democratic nominee, L. D. Rainey, was elected, Rep resentative Fess of Ohio, chairman of the republican congressional committee in the House, asserted today further inroads the solid south'
 Democratic members greeted his predic- tion with laughs and jeers, and Repre- sentative Caraway, Arkansas, replying, said:
 ."Tl ere is no more chance of the south go.ns republican than for the republican party growing patrio'lc on the league of nations"
 Discussion of the Alabama election was provoked by Representative Heflin of Alabama, one of the campaign orators for the democrats during the recent cam paign. The league of nations, he said, the issue on which the democratic victory was achieved for MT. RaiDey, remains. Republicans, Mir. Heflin added, aided the democrats to victory on their own
 particular views, and in this connec- tion the Alabama member referred to letters sent out by MT. Fess, who re- piled that redistricting two years ago, eliminating two republican coun- l ties. was responsible for the victory If democrats can take ,encourag ge- ment from the electon,' MT Fess said
 with only a majokity of 406 in dis trict which is normally 260O in the lead for democratic candidates. they are welcome to the encouragement. Five counties out of seven were carried by
 the republican nominee and the other two by Rainey. And this was on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
OPELIKA

Opelika, October 6.-Next Tuesday certain visiting Rotarians from Mont gomery, Selma, Anniston and Colum- bus, Ga, the occasion being the de- livery of the international charter to the local club, and the installation of officers. The event will be of inter- state interest and the exercises promise to be an affair of unusual delectation. There will be plenty of fun and frolic mixed along with the ceremonial or business end of the meeting, and each of the visiting delegations will vie with each other iIf seeing which can put on the most interesting stunt.
 The formal programme will be car ried out as follows:, Meeting called to order by District Governor McGill. Invocation; three minute greeting from visiting clubs. First. President Gunby Gordan of Columbus; second. Past Pres dent Scott Roberts, of Anniston: third President Jim Ellis of Selma; fourth President Abe Meyer of Montgomery Rotary address by Rev. Bob McCaslin D. D., of Montgomery. Presentation and inauguration of Opelika officers Delivery of international charter by Tom Edwards of Montgomery. Words of acceptance by President l. J. Dor
 The meeting will be held in the club rooms at the Clement. hotel. A ban quet will be served from to o'clock. The presentation of the charter being an exclusively Rotarian affairs, guests at the banquet will include only mem bers of Rotarian clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07

BY owner, woodlawn Highlands bung- allow, nice rooms, hardwood floors, mirror doors, fine furnace dandy concrete basement, good roof. spa cious lot, facing south; we regret to sell, but four business necessitates our moving. Price, $525o; 5000 cash and $40 & month. Call Woodlawn 2I7-T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
WOMAN CAUGHT IN
 ACT OF ASSISTING
 HUSBAND TO ESCAPE
/ Main | 1900 /

Mobile, October 6.-(Special.) = Mrs. Estele Martin was arrested at the county jail yesterday on the charge of aiding her husband, William Martin, charged with grand larceny. in an at tempt to escape from that institution. Martin was arrested some time ago for stealing horse and his case will come up before the grand jury that convenes today.
 Five saws that Sheriff W. H. Hol- combe says were concealed in the wo- mans collar were smuggled into the jail last week. One bar of Martins cell had been sawn almost in half when the attempted jail-delivery was broken up.
 The grand jury that convenes today has nine murder cases to investigate. Among them are two white men, M. L. Thomas, charged with the sensational killing of Wallace Hankins. prominent merchant of Mason, and Barney Hor- ton, police officer charged with kill l ing Mary L. Horton, his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07

NEAR FIVE PoINTS-2-story. S-room, attractive residence; has living room, dining room, library; large bed rooms; sleeping porch. plenty closets; bath, furnace heated and all modern improvements; on fine lot with gar den; solidly built; : splendid porches; price, s75e0; at liberal terms; direct from the owner. Address X7s, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
,I,TN IRIS

This home you can't beat for the money
 near Glen Iris park; a modern g. story, 7-room furnace heated home; the lot is 50x17o feet; excellent gar den spot with garage and servants house, and the price is only s55oo
 See T. ". Quinn, with Jemison R E. & L Co.,. 211 N. goth StA Main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
'DATEFOR FOREIGN
 MISSIONS MEET SET

New York, october 6.-The eighth inter national convention of the student volun- teer movement for foreign missions will be held in ,Des Moines, December 3l, 1919. to January f, 1920, it was announced here tonight Officers from all the foreign Canada and more than POO missionaries at home on furlough from at leas- 50 foreign countries are expected to attend the gathering. The last convention was held at Kansas City in 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
heap basis of racial nretudlce. If that

cheap basis of raciaf prejudice. If that sort of campaign can go, 1t is only 8 question of the constituency The dem ocrats claim the member for Congress, but we claim a victory.
 '1t was necessary to force your con gressmen into their own districts, onto your own ashheape, in order to hold your seats. Some have charged it was a question of clean-cut affort to break into the heart of a democratic south"
 MT. Heflin declared the democrats would carry the district by 25oo at the next congressional electioG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
THIS WILL SELL
 QUICKLY

Here's one I believe I will sell Monday on South Highlands. an attractive home in first-class condition; has field stone front, large front veranda, spacious liv- / ing room, dining room, music room and kitchen; beam ceilings and paneled woodwork; hardwood floors; bedrooms and bath upstairs; the property is in first class condition; the lot is large lot, nicely sodded and lots of shrubbery; the price-is only $57J0; worth a thousand more T. W. Quinn, with Jemison Real Estate X 1ns Co. 211 N. 20th st. NJ 52S0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
THERE IS HOME BARGAIN FOR YOU IN THESE COLUMNS
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. K
HOnsEs FOR sHLE ~

oWENToN BUNGALOw-A PRETTY BUNGALOW, NEWLY BUILT AND IN Al CONDITION; HAS ROOMS AND SLEEPING PORCH; LOCATED ON A LARGE LOT, WITH NICE FRONTAGE AND FINE GARDEN IN REAR; CONVENIENT TO TIDE WATER AND oWENTON. ENSLEY Y CAR LINES AND TO BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN COLLEGE. THIS COZY LITTLE BUNGALOW IS OFFERED ON THE MARKET FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IS PRICED RIGHT, sS700; 5000 CASH AND REST TO SUIT. CALL OR SEE AUBREY c. COOPER, WITH THOMAS II. VAUGHN, 9o2 FIRST NATL. BANK. MAIN 70S5.
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FOR SALE
BY OWNER

FOR SAIrE-S-room bungalow, best part West End, every convenience, furnace. garage; nice lot. s4250: terms; immedi- ate possession. Call owner, 619 or Main 2010.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
EAST LAKE

9 rooms, 2-story, large lots; posses sion 30 days; offered $50 per month for years lease; yours for sl00c down, balance S25 month.
 WALTER K. BARNES 1923 First National. Main 175S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, October s.-(Special) The Tennessee river is so low that the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis transfer boats that operate between Hobbs Island and Gunter's landing are tied up and all freight is being de- toured. Light boats are being operated to transfer passengers and mail. The same condition has prevailed two or three times during previous years and
 the railroad company is said to be con
 sidering the feasibility of dredging a channel for it's transfer boats. The low water in the river has stopped practically all traffic.
 An amusement park with swimming pool and other features is being estab- lished on the spring branch by James F. and John C. Burnam, whoShave pur- chased about five acres of land near Davis spring. The park will be ready for opening by early next spring.
 The football team of the Wills school of this city made good start for the season when it defeated Cullman Satur-
 day in a. hard played game here the score being 13 to 6.
 The city of Huntsville is advertising its first sale of army provisions to begin Tuesday. The stun will be sold in small lots at cost. The provisions were pur- chased outright in Atlanta by Mayor Henry B. Chase, and brought here for retail
 The Madison County Teachers associa- tion has been organizedNere with merr- bership Of 125. Prof. Orc Price was elected president; c. B. Fain, vice president; $. R. Butler, secretary and treasurer; J.
 M. Given, secretary of the reading course Miss Elizabeth Monroe, superintendent Of school improvement. A committee was
 appointed to prepare a programme for tho celebration of the Tooth anniversary or the admission of Alabama as a state in
 Decernher, If this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-07
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

SOUTH HIGHLANDS -V Brick home. facing east; located in good section of South Highlands l: convenient to car line; consisting of living room, dining room, library, kitchen, bedrooms. 2 nice tile baths, sleeping porch. hardwood floors throughout; servants house and ga rage; located on large lot; the grounds are well planted in shrub bery; this is an attractive home. See T. w. Quinn, with Jemison R. F. & Ins. Co. Main 52S0. 211s NJ 2rth St
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
LIVE STOCK DIRECTORY
WILL BE|SSUED IN THE
COUNTY AT EARLY DATE
Calf. Feeding Contest For
Boys Also Planned By Pure
\ Breeders Association

At meeting of the Knox County
Pure Bred Breeders association, held,
at the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Com
.merce, it was decided to get out
livestock directory. Anyone who is
interested in pure-bred livestock and
wishes to become a member should
leave his name at the county agents
office before Nov. Is, so that the stock
can be listed before the directory goes
to the printers.
All those who contemplate making
the trip to the International Fat Stock
show at Chicago the first week in De-
cember are also requested to leave
their names with County Agent An
derson. 1t may be possible to get a
| special car. c.l
1t was also voted to hold calf.
feeding contest for the boys in. Knox
county the coming year. A commit
tee was appointed to work out the de
tails of the contest and obtain the
calves. 1t is hoped that the boys and
their fathers will help make this biz
success.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
MORE EVIDENCE
Of. FLY FOUND
County Agent Anderson
Finds More Evidence of
Hessian Fly In
County
NO REMEDY SAYS AGENT
Seventeen Eggs Found In
One Sprout Of Wheat Lo-
Gated By County
- - Agent

County Agent Anderson returned
Thursday morning from making fur
ther inspection of the wheat In Knox
county to discover the presence Of the
Hessian fly.
The county agent said Thursday
that he found plenty"
In several localities of Knox county
it will be necessary for the farmers
to plow up the wheat and replant in
order to obtain any crop next year
In fact, several farmers are already
plowing up their wheat, according to
the county agent.
County Agent Anderson took to his
office several sprouts of wheat anc
found them literally covered with
Hessian fly eggs. On one sprout he
found II eggs.
"Is there no remedy?" asked 6
Banner reporter, when shown the
wheat.
"Nothing-only plow up the field
and re-sow," said County Agent An
dersOn.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
PRICE Of MILK
TAKES A JUMP
Advance OF One Cent Per
Pint And Quart Made In
This City
EFFECTIVE AT ONCE
R. M. Jewell Says Advance
In Price Is Due To
Three Reasons
EFFECTIVE AT ONCE

I, The retail price Of milk advanced d
one cent per quart and one cent per
pint In. Mt. Vernon this morning.
Milk, which has been selling for 13
cents per quart and Na cents per
pint during the summer months, went
to IA cents per quart and Ls cents
per pint today.
The above price applies to milk by
ticket. A single pint of milk will cost
nine cents on the cash basis.
|, r. M. Jewell of the Jewell Milk Co
stated that the advance in the price
of milk was due to three things: The
price of butter the scarcity of milk
and the high price of feed and the
shortage of labor.
Mr.. Jewell further stated that his
company had been short of milk 70,
the past two months owing to the fac
that SO many milk, producers are con
verting their product into butter t.
obain the large price paid for butter
on the market today.
Even at the advanced price, mill
is the cheapest food on the, marke
today" said Mr., Jewell this morning
milk is composed of SO many of tn,
properties that are necessary TO
' child growth" said Mr.. Jewell.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
PASTOR COMPLETES
WORK FOR FUNDS
All Activities of Congrega-
tional Church Will Be Re-
sulned Next, Sunday

! Rev. M s. Freeman returned home
Wednesday afternoon from his work
I'm behalf of the Pilgrim Memorial
fund, in which he has been engaged
through September and October. The
work is nearly completed in Ohio and
1t is already certain that when all the
returns are in her quota of $275,OOO
will have been passed with substan.
tial margin.
With the. return Of the pastor all
the activities of the Congregational
church will be resumed with the reg.
ular services on next Sunday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
WAMPLER COMPLETES
WORK At SANATOR|UM
Will Sail For China On Jan
uary |, To Take Up
His Duties

DR.. Fred J. Wampler of Harrison.
burg, Va, who for the past six years
has been medical director of the Unit
ed Brethren General hospital at Peng-
ting, province of Shansi, China, has
completed months course in the
diagnosis of tuberculosis at the Ohio
State Sanatorium, this city.
DR.. Wampler will do postgraduate
work for month in Chicago and on
January 1 will sail for China where
he will take up active work.
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Ter, parcel in Pike, $4,000
e. p. Whitcomb to j. +. Anderson,
parcel in Clinton, 81.
Mayme Simmons to Harry V.
Smoots, parcel in city, 81.
Harry v. Smoots to Violet y. Jones,
parcel in city, 81.
j. e. Anderson to Sarah e. keck,
parcel in Clinton, s..
w. d. Straight to Sarah e. Keck,
parcel in Clinton, 81.
Elizabeth r. Ridgeway to G. W.
Stats, parcel in Monroe, 81.
Anna Nixon to Elizabeth Fry, par
eel in city, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
TIMONLODCE C0NFERS
ORIENTAL DE EGREE
Members Journey To Center
burg Last Evening To
Put On The Work

The degree team and 25 members
of Timon lodge, No. 45, Knights OF
Pythias, went to Centerburg, by auto.
mobile, Wednesday evening where
the local degree team conferred the
Oriental degree on Is candidates in
Centerburg lodge.
The work was well exemplified and
the members of the degree team re
ceived many compliments. Following
the work, refreshments were served
by the Centerburg brethren.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
Defendants Must Appear
And Answer, To, Contempt
OF Court Charsesi
DEFENDANTS RAILED
TOtPAYs ALIMONY
Minister'ss License to Perform
Marriages. lssusd; Other
Court Notes


Two defendants in divorce and ALI
mony cases have been cited to appear
in common pleas court to answer to
charges of contempt of court.
In the case of Della Clark VS.. Earl
Clark, citation has been issued and
the defendant ordered to appear be-
fore Judge Blair on Monday, Nov. 3,
at 8 a. m. In this case it is alleged
that the defendant has failed and
neglected to pay the plaintiff alimony
as directed by the court and as con-
sequence is in contempt of court.
In the case Of Ella Mckenzie VS..
Harry Mckenzie, citation has also
been issued and the, defendant order
ed to appear in common pleas court
on Monday morning, Nov. 8, at 8
o'clock. In this case it is also alleged
that the, defendant has failed to pay
the plaintiff alimony as directed by
the court.
Leaxea to Amend
In the case of Bessie E. Morris VS..
Charles o. Morris, leave has been
granted the plaintiff in common pleas
court to amend her petition by inter.
lineationa
License Issued
A minister's license, to perform
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
Sincere Gratitude

Mrs. William Bell, Logansport, Ind,
''-ites: II deem 1t my duty to express
my gratitude for the good Chamber,
lain's Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy
did me when had severe attack of
diarrhoea three years ago. 1t was
the only medicine that relieved me-"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
A Beautiful Woman

Do you know that a beautiful wo-
man always has a good digestion? II
your digestion is faulty, eat lightly of
meats, and take an occasional dose of
Chamberlain Tablets to strengthen
your digestion. Price 25c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
COUNTRY CLUB meet
POSTPONED A WEEK:
Turkey Dinner To Be Served
AT Annual Banquet
Nov. IL

Formal announcement was made at
the Country club dance Wednesday
evening of Nov. 12, "at which time
meeting and banquet, scheduled for
Nov. 5, has been postponed until the
evening of Nov. 12, "at which item a
turkey dinner will be served"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
'$28 IS RAISED AT
THIRD WARD, SCHOOL
FOR THE MEMORIAL

County Chairman p. l.. wilkins
states that subscriptions for the
Roosevelt memorial are coming in
rapidly.
The county. chairman said that the
sum of s2S was raised at the Third
ward school Thursday. This is an
average Of nearly Is cents per pupil.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
Bronchial Trouble

Mrs. A. e. sidenberder, Rock1eld,
Ind, states: "For an attack Of bron.
chial trouble which usually assails I've
in the spring find chamberlain ,
Cough Remedy the only s-.,.s 49,,
gives me relief. Aftet "s.". Z.
few days all signs of bronchial trou.
BILE disappears"
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CONCRETE WORK OF
FOUNDRY IS STARTED

The foundation for the new plant
'of the Mt. Vernon Fo ndry & Ma
chine Co. has been completed and
work started on laying the concrete.
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LEGAL NOTICE ,

Michael J. Durbin, whose restdence
is unknown. is hereby notified. that
Susan e. Durbin has filed her petition
against him for divorce, in Case No.
10847, OF the Court OF Common Pleas
Of Knox County. Ohio. and that said
cause will be for hearing ON and az
ter December 8thy 1919.
SUSAN u. DURBrN.
s. r. Gotshall,
Attorney for plaintiff.
lO.23.30 II .6.l3.20:12-4.. .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mr.. Robert Hunt of Chesteryille un.
derwent an operation Thursday at the
Mt. Vernon hospital.
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IilUeru1re

Our large selection of Rogers
g Brothers Silverware bought at the
ga" jobbing price is sure to please
you in design and price. We have
many satisfied customers who bought
this same ware fifteen and twenty
years ago. Come in and ask for the
same reliable make-Rogers & Bros
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31

For your information: Wall Pa
per advanced in price from 10 to ~
percent. last July; and on October
10th, there was another advance OF
Is to 20 percent. We have thousands
of rolls of Wall Paper which we
bought two and three years ago; al
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-31
LDaH Paper

so, many short lots of one and two
rooms each that we will place on sale
next Friday and. Saturday at prices
you can well afford to buy and hold
until spring, Bring the size of your
rooms and save money.