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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
4
A 1918 piece urges December conservation week for works relief and wartime thrift. It stresses national appeal to conserve, feed the starving, and avoid selfish motives, urging unity and shared sacrifice to sustain nations and families during wartime shortages.
A fragmented English language conference discusses recognition of English as a global lingua franca. Delegates debate how a new diplomacy style may favor English over other tongues and reflect on past precedents, with banks and ministers referenced amid a turbulent exchange.
The text hints at compelled registration for rationing, suspected loyalties to the Grand Duke Nicholas, and disloyalty charges against Lakolloite being dropped. It notes German soldiers catching Yankee slang, an exemption pretense, and vacancies in Washington due to Mr. Mer Adon’s retirement as the war ends.
Oakhill Grange No 11H elected officers for the ensuing year with Worthy Master G W Bennett Overseer O S yan Lecturer Mrs Nellie Mansfield Steward Dear Fry Assistant Steward Harry McMartanh Chaplain Mrs A Smith Treasurer Arthur Sovitti Secretary Mrs Emma Latever Gate Keeper John Mansfield Cores Mrs Holle Hilliar Pomona Katna Hilline Lady Asst Steward Elizabeth Mc Farland Organist Mrs Mary Starr
Mrs Dora King aged 8 years died Friday afternoon at her Wonster avenue home after a month illness. She is survived by F King a local high school teacher and H H King of Panna Michigan. The body was moved to Albion for funeral and burial on Sunday at 10 30 o'clock.
James Scott Og, aged years, died at 285 o'clock Saturday morning at his home on the old Delaware road after two weeks of illness. He leaves his wife and a daughter Mrs PK Cotton of this city and three sons, Samuel of town, Walter of this city, and A. Ong of Green Valley road.
Dan tone on North Main street receives a letter from Mr. A. J. Strong of the American Red Cross in Paris describing the funeral of Mr. Stone. Military honors were given, a flag draped coffin, and flowers from American and French sources. The grave lies in a cemetery reserved for the American army, and French soldiers maintain the site with planted crosses and rose bushes.
County briefs summarize a Saturday return from Columbus and mentions several individuals and households. Names include Margaret Mitchell, Brandon, Ray McWilliam, Mrs. Williaine, and others. The text references a weekend visit by Mr and Mrs, local residents, and a Wednesday event at Poly View.
The page records numerous civil items including divorce cases dismissed, a sale report in the estate of John W. Hewitt, and real estate transfers such as 40 acres in Juekwen for $400. It notes a marriage license, executor reports, and a transfer by WoL Tones to Sitti Mies with varied local names and dates.
Calvin L Campbell, aged, died Friday night at home after a week of illness. He was longtime foreman at Pixborough Mills Co and well known in the community. Survived by wife Mea. daughter Mrs Trown of Nellouven. son Raymond R Campbell of Laneswater. four brothers and one sister. Funeral 11 o'clock Monday at home, interment in Mound View.
A report from Greer in November notes William Robin won a contest as a man severely injured while chopping wood. The accident left two toes severed and other injuries, with aid for the injured party.
George Paving, a 25 year old resident, died after a brief illness at Wid Hone on North Guy street. He leaves a widow, a three month old daughter, father John Ewing, sister Mrs. Harley Dany, and brother Charles S. Ewing. Funeral at Calvary cemetery is scheduled for Monday at 2 o'clock.
A war era letter from Wallian Schweitzer to Mrs. AD Schwellsey of Chestnut Avenue describes German forces, hopes for peace, and the Fourth Liberty Loan. The writer asserts Germany’s strength but signals eventual surrender if Allied demands persist, mentions Thanksgiving in Newark, and notes local readers and classified advertisements.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting, Mt Vernon merchants urged that Central Time remain the standard until January 1, while shops switch to Eastern Time starting December 2 to ease December business. Schools will follow Eastern Time when open, but most business transacts on Central Time. the Banner will also run on Central Time until January 1.
A letter from HOBANT BACKLIEY reports villagers reacting with relief as word spread that the armistice had been signed. French celebrations ran wild while Britons and friends reflected on the war’s end, noting hopes for return home and gratitude to those who helped.
Charley P. Wort, now consul at Naples, Italy, sent framed World War posters home for his son. The posters are being delivered via Varls and are described as part of a wartime shipment. The article notes the posters’ journey and imminent display at the family residence.
Community notes describe a Ladies Aid gathering at Vine Street Chelle with eleven members present. The entry lists guests, planned December meeting, and a turkey dinner hosted by Mrs. G. While. The notes mention numerous attendees from nearby streets and towns, recounting social visits, entertainments, and travel to Columbus and Danville for events and business trips.
A jumble of weekend travel and family visits across Columbus and nearby towns. Mentions include Mayor Hite returning Saturday morning to attend family matters, various residents hosting relatives, and numerous short trips to Olivek Danville and Millersburg.
Fragmentary OCR text with multiple garbled names and phrases. It references several people and places in a non coherent way, making extraction of a clear event or subject impossible. No verifiable entities or actions present.
Ewalt Whites parents Mr and Mrs Molore at Wort Chestnut received a notice. The message mentions a Corporal Huwsell and a Viney Toe review, with a request or instruction about a tone of courtesy and trust in the community.
Fragmentary text describes a city official's action and a burial in a box near a location, mentioning names Stewart Montion Paulson and Parcel Mbatoul with a late evening context and a mayoral office reference. Details are obscured and uncertain.
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