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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
6
A fragmentary local report details local Battery 5 poised for muster amid rising unrest. Mentioned are Army units, orders, and preparations at multiple streets, with references to officials, potential clashes, and civic actions unfolding across the town.
Washington reports a Senate session on a federal prohibition amendment with outcomes uncertain. Dry senators say pass, wet leaders oppose. Voting on amendments and the resolution set for 4 pm as debate resumes with few members present. Senator Calder, opposing, says the decision should rest with the states.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe German plans to divide Belgium, noting divisions within regions and mentions of Belgian and Dutch areas. The text cites anti French and anti Belgian sentiment, with references to leadership and potential occupation measures, though the garbled wording limits clarity.
A convoluted report details recognized individuals awarded military crosses and questions the eligibility of some recipients. It notes decoration, wartime service, and mentions a press association commentary on the honors, with emphasis on those never serving under direct combat conditions.
The Hudson Super-Six endures tests and outperforms expectations while other makers raise prices. With current material costs, Hudson keeps its price until its limited allotment is exhausted, after which the Super-Six price will rise. The model line includes Town Car Landaulet Limousine variants and remains the region’s best selling fine car.
Aler n-McDonough Nuptiale AT Muptial Diet nine Wednenday Mep? The ceremony occurred at Tet eelock with bride in white silk and Milan hat. The maid of honor Nora McDonaugh sister wore a rose-colored gown. Following the ceremony the bridal party had a wedding breakfast at the bride’s mother home. Ahern left for Akron Cleveland and Buffalo then return to the city where he is a mortar. Mrs Anna Lute head nurse at ML Vernon hospital returned from Madison vacation.
Notices list numerous family reunions in Knox County Ohio. Events include Gardner Carson launchley at Riverside Park Mt Vernon August date. descendants of 1G and Bata 8 at church. Tou family at Lyon's Linky. Knmehers Workin at Horn's Grove near Vauville August 1. Mt Zion Church program in Madensbatre. Harris Grove near Hladensbhurk August 18. Phillips family in Pike township near Haghe Grove on August Bh. J W Phillipe farm gathering with dinner and program by Tithe quartet.
A dense muster of dry workers gathers near Dayton to attend the Dry Federation tenting event in the Miami Valley August 1 and 2. Organizers submit credentials while A Whit notes a campaign delay and the program closes with Wayne B Whitaker, plus clergy and council leaders in attendance.
Report from amid upheaval describes Greek coastal communities forced inland following King Constantine’s abdication. Turkish troops in Anatolia allegedly mix with irregulars, arming with scarce rifles and opportunistic officers provoking unrest. Goods vanish as German leverage grows, impacting local life and supply lines. Patterson of this city travels Wednesday to Rochester, New York, to attend a business meeting.
Gilbert A Marwony, 28, a Newport painter, was reportedly accepted by the army after purportedly gaining three pounds in a few hours. The report notes recruitment officials were skeptical of how the feat was achieved. Mrs M I Hallaly of Zanenville visits brothers Dr Charles M Gray and Col D Gray of East Wingstrout.
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