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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
5
County Auditor Rinehart announced 1922 tax rates for Mt Vernon including county state and city levies. State rate 0.75, 1920 state rate 3.00. 1921 Mt Vernon city rate 20.10, up from 18.52 in 1920. Final accounts filed for Bertha Moreland. estates of Hortense Peaslee and William Perry Erwin heard.
Parcel transfers between Willan J Clark and Charley Clark involve Butler and Jackson areas. Columbus Road work by The Highway Construction Co reports 3,000 feet of concrete to pour near Danke. Project progress stated as steady with completion anticipated around October 1, pending county surveyor notes and contract status.
Letters sent to all county prosecuting attorneys in Ohio by Attorney General Tries warn of a scheme called the salt club in which clothing is distributed to contributing members via drawings. The attorney general notes similar schemes have been ruled illegal lotteries. He urges officials to investigate and pursue prosecution if the facts show violations.
A farmhouse on the Harry Parker farm near Gambier was struck by lightning at 2 am Sunday. Alvin Dudgeon occupies the residence. Minor damage occurred including a torn roof corner and weatherboarding. Initial fears of adjacent homes being struck were investigated and ruled out.
George Raymond posted a 200 bond to appear before Justice George Harter for beating a board bill of 133 owed to Sam Lafery on Brown street. Palo McLaughlin, arrested Saturday at Ashland, settled a 99.61 account with Men Mellie Melick of Italy. the charge of beating a board bill was withdrawn in Justice Harter's court.
Avon was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Ora Drous of Jolloway.
A fragmented report covers revived sermons and church events. Evangelist Smith preaches on cleansing ourselves and separation before God as Father. Revelation preached by Hyangeliat Wimberly, with seven chapters read. Young people’s meeting results include several saves. Evening services feature Evangelist Jos H. Smith and Will H. Hutt. Afternoon program lists prayers, meetings, and sermons.
The Knox county district board of health Mt. Vernon board of health and Knox county Red Cross chapter announce a joint health exhibit at the Knox county fair next week. A Test tent for mothers and small children run by the Red Cross will be paired with two other exhibit tents offering child welfare pamphlets first aid and a weighing of babies to gauge growth. The effort aims to help parents judge if their babies are thriving and within standards not a contest.
A Brooklyn Eagle essay argues umpires should not reverse calls. It says few games would finish if umpires allowed disputing players to overturn rulings. The piece maintains consistency avoids endless court like arguments and preserves game flow.
A survey of 1922 season moves and prospects with MLB clubs and college teams. Notes include Yankees planning a huge ballpark seating 85 000, Willard Hoyt named captain at Williams College, and multiple player transfers among Phillies Reds Braves and Cubs. Includes references to Timely pitching moves in the Southern and Appalachian leagues and college players stepping into leadership roles.
Nationwide canvass seeks 300 graduate nurses to care for ill and wounded World War veterans. Mrs A Hickey, assistant superintendent of nurses U S Public Health Service and Springfield Mass Legion member, explains openings at Chelsea Mass and Gulfport Miss. She served with French and American units in WWI and can provide info from Polyclinic Hospital New York or Surgeon General, U S Public Health Service Washington.
Baden Grindle of the London Rifle Brigade grew homesick for American Expeditionary Force buddies in Piccadilly Circus and London hospitals. He swapped stories, borrowed a Legion button, and brought back a brass emblem plate to the American Legion headquarters asking for a path to citizenship and full membership when he becomes an American citizen. He now works in Indianapolis in a photographic studio awaiting citizenship and Legion status.
A fragmented line from the American Legion Weekly teases a witticism about Budweiser. It hints at a joke about having a clearer head and feeling wiser after drinking, reflecting retro humorous copy. The readable bits suggest a pun involving Budweiser.
A human drama "Something to Think About" plays at the Vine Wednesday and Thursday. Hilcott Dexter returns after months away, appearing stronger. Gloria Swanson stars in her biggest role yet with a stellar cast. The Vine management highly recommends this moving picture. Lobby and Lobbyists explain the origin and meaning of lobbying in political life.
Luther A Stream and William Sumer offer real estate and loans services. They handle farms and city property buying selling and exchanges, rental management and rent collection, fire and accident insurance with multiple reliable stock companies. They also provide automobile and surety bonds and general insurance. contact Room 1 Sipe Building, Main Street, City, phone No 447.
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