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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
6
Campaign leaders in Knox County rally for a Red Cross membership drive as the nation faces wartime needs. Local committees, county chapters, and volunteers organize efforts across rural branches to recruit about ten thousand members and support humanitarian relief.
Mentions a campaign opening at Mt Vernon with two meetings on a Friday afternoon. Sergeant Vincent Gordon of a Scottish regiment will address the Vine theatre about the Red Cross service and its value. The event aims to boost interest among Red Cross workers and honor wartime contributions.
An advertisement claims a system improves savings results and offers 5 percent interest on deposits of 50 or more with semi annual payments and a plan to move accounts. The language is promotional and not fully clear about terms.
Gavalry faces Flyers tonight in a fede beamiee league round. Sperry will speak at the Y. Howard Wate and Donald Colle are listed captains in the lineup. Ladies admitted free to the games as the event invites boys to gospel service later.
A testimonial letter from Mh. La Danlap of Oaks 1 Gr credits Chanute Inin's Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief of long term constipation loss of appetite and back pain. After trying various doctors with no relief the tablets reportedly improved health and energy.
A fragmented notice invites residents to attend a regular meeting and a special event at a church. It mentions a lecture by William Rainey Bennett and a series of weekly vacation activities. Attendance is encouraged and dates are to be confirmed.
A Tuesday session details a divorce petition by Maude Scarbrough against Dowie Scarbrough and a suit to recover wheat damages. The docket lists real estate transfers and guardianship actions, including Nyhart guardian duties and property conveyances to Hara Dewitt and George Vaneaok.
Local volunteers plan a tag day to raise funds for Red Cross relief efforts. The event aims to boost support for winter health services and tuberculosis care, with proceeds from meal sales and related activities.
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Welker, a former Knox veteran raised in Danville, recently returned from France where he and three other local men were awarded French bravery medals by the government for rescuing French soldiers during a gas attack at Cok.
A fire at Brinkhaven destroyed a toy warehouse and spread to the residence of Charles Slater owner of Horpthethe. Damages were estimated between 6000 and 2000 dollars with both buildings heavily damaged. Fire chief Copern reported the blaze started near peakbonth, with an officer noting smoke and embers seen by villagers.
G OFC speakers at the Channel of Commerce luncheon urged a booster mindset for community betterment. Supt POG Zemer and Marcus Koxenthall called members to engage others and support local initiatives, while others stressed national standards and educational efforts in Ohio.
The funeral of Thomas Men will be held Thursday morning at the Church of Christ. Interment to follow.
A new ruling by local draft officials permits men subject to the draft to enlist in the army or navy until December 15 even after being called for examination. Those called for exams must present certificates from local boards to be recruited, and this does not affect their deferred quota.
Citizens and families who hoard food face government action as talks at the Columbus convention reveal reflects on bread measures. Delegates discuss responsibility for supply, with penalties possibly up to two years, while bakers and vendors fear tighter controls and price rules.
A crowd from here attends the McCormack concert on Tuesday evening. Names listed include Mrs Jewite Reiter, Grace Smith, Joe McDonough, Winifred Corporal, Kathe Feeney, Alva We Gower and many others.
A sufferer details using Chamberlain's Tablets for persistent stomach and bowel problems for years. After trying various remedies, the author reports long lasting improvement and recommends the Chamberlain preparation to others with similar chronic distress.
A telegram from Hawaiian forces reports Seldon Mary of Pradduck Street, Seldon, aged 20, died of typhoid fever while serving in the United States Army. He served over a year as a member of A Troop, Cavry, in the Hawaiian Islands. The officer will provide details of the death.
Mins Huth Fry accepted a position with the Loudonville based Northwestern Milling Co and resumed duties there on December 1.
Fragmented OCR outlines a road notice with mentions of committees, officials, dates, and locations. It references Willamette area names, hearings, and potential legal postings. The text lists many proper nouns, including people and places, amid garbled lines.
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