The addition of ethanol, which is fully miscible in water yet, less polar than Water reduces its solubility. This reduction of solubility results in precipitation of least soluble salts first or the salt which is not soluble in solvents less polar than water.
Pole pockets on banners are something that can cause a bit of confusion. This is compounded by the fact that some companies do things differently when producing banners with pole pockets.
Totem poles of the Pacific Northwest of North America are monumental poles of heraldry. They feature many different designs (bears, birds, frogs, people, and various supernatural beings and aquatic creatures) that function as crests of families or chiefs.