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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
2
Local notices recap meetings and events across Kensington and surrounding areas. Pythian Sisters plan a December 15 dance at Castle Hall. various church circles, ladies auxiliaries, and civic clubs meet or postpone through January.
Commemorative coins marking the 800th anniversary of the Pilgrims are on view at Knox County Savings Bank. Sculpted by Cyrus H. Dallin this Mayflower and Governor Bradford coin sells for 1.00 each with proceeds after costs to benefit the Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission.
Mrs Pauline Wilmotte widow of Louis Wilmotte died at her Clinton home Thursday morning at 1:30 after eight months illness. Born in Hel, she was 64 years old and had lived in Vernon for years. Survived by seven children, three in Belgium and four in this country. Funeral from the late home Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. A. J. Mink of Mound View officiating.
A clipped remark from a Punch cartoon critiques a boss for failing wages and a worker’s claim. The caption mocks a ledger method for calculating pay, implying errors and distrust in the office.
Towel sets of two towels and wash cloths in pink or yellow with a shell edge, priced to retail at ee. Tea aprons for sewing and maid use in white fabric priced 25c to $1.00. Lunch cloths are 64 inch round cotton damask with rose yellow blue edges and listed as good value.
City Auditor Gates says Mt Vernon’s finances are still unclear as a bond sale funds departments only into January. March tax quotas and shifting funds to the wifery and health funds are debated, with residents urged to advocate Chamber involvement. The report cites total yearly collections near 298000, with allocations to safety lighting and libraries. The page also includes a church notice and a stray line about Japan’s ruling family since 660 B C.
An OCR fragment promotes Cascareta with odd phrasing about stomach upset and sleep benefits. It mentions adults and children approving the product and includes numbers 20 85 50 as potential prices or codes.
A quirky note explains cats stay slim despite low activity. It suggests immobility isn’t mere inertia but purposeful work by the body, with muscles seeming at rest while internal processes keep energy use steady.
Parma and city property bought sold and exchanged. Properties rented and rents collected. Fire insurance and accident coverage. Representing 14 old reliable stock companies. Plate glass and automobile insurance. Surety bonds. Room 1 Sipe Hide Boots Main 81 city phone 447 Brick.
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