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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
4
A Mt Vernon column denounces the Anti-Saloon League after a local special election result. It argues the league was barred from campaigning and claims the organization harms the reform cause with sectarian, partisan tactics. It urges purification before any future involvement.
Local items record Mrs Hellett shopping in Mt Vernon and Mr W W Butler’s return to Montreal after a week at the country home. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs William White west of town. Mrs William Senoft ill with malaria fever. Visits by Mr and Mrs Darwin Loney to Mt Vernon. Dr Johnson of New York visiting Jeanne Payne at the Butler farm. Mins Anna Parrish returning from Columbus hospital improved. Mina Lulu Riley in Mt Vernon on Kusainese. Mr and Mrs I M Wander hosted the adult Bible class at the M E church.
The Improved Bexley Theological Seminary will be ready for occupancy within a week. Schweinfurth of Cleveland approved the completed work except for chandelier installations. Seniors and middlers chose rooms on Wednesday as the interior underwent full renovation while exterior remained the same. Funds for improvements came from private donations.
Local notes show bees, butter and farm items plus numerous Newark and Columbus visitors on business. Holiday sales at Lurie’s and Kirk Jackson attract shoppers. Community events include a Grove church service in Harrison township and an Owl Creek oyster supper inviting all, with several residents traveling for visits.
A comprehensive sale list details folding tables for toy storage and a wide range of nursery and toy furniture. Items include toy furniture in white and natural finishes, toy pianos, doll beds and buggies, drums, steam engines, moving picture machines, mirrorscope, friction toys, Gibbs toys, spring trains, tool chests, and comfortables with silk covers. Also featured are fancy aprons and a large selection of handkerchiefs priced from a few cents to a dollar.
A vintage storefront note details deep discounts on coats from $3.98 to $35, with price cuts to $7.50 and up. Wool dress goods are reduced and skirts and towels are advertised with varying markdowns. Multiple price points and model ranges emphasize a broad sale.
A display of linen Huck towels sold in assorted sizes including 18 by 34 and 18 by 35 inches with pink blue or yellow borders. Damask towels in multiple patterns and regulation sizes also available. Prices range from 25 cents to 1.25 dollars per item.
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