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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
6
Scottish soldier Sergeant Gordon Wighlanders recites life in French trenches and ant German spy system. He describes mobilization and homefront fears as Allied forces prepare for the spring campaign and Red Cross relief work.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions women’s lawn and Irish linen weave handkerchiefs with a price of 2.50. The text includes stray names and partial words, referencing a third floor context and utility boxes nearby, but the full sale or listing details are unclear.
A garbled ad lists shirt offers with various prices. Mentions fine count Pereate Drees and Shinty wares at $1 to $1.26, plus extral quality Mateai or Pareate Moos at $1.60. Appears to advertise clothing items with unclear terms and mixed branding.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions dolls and names. unclear details. Reconstructed item notes a discussion of dolls with possible mentions of Colleen and Jay, but core facts remain unreadable.
The Hrnteed of Mi Vernon lodge No DO HO Ett directs purchase of a service flag by lodge members. Frank Perrine, arrested on a peace warrant by John Mablu, was released Saturday by Mor Miletell. no evidence found.
Ambiguous notice touts sweaters in white wool pile for men or women, priced at 1.50 to 2 dollars, promising a holiday season bargain before Christmas. The fragmentary ad hints at a store display and discount timing ahead of Santa Claus.
A fragment lists assorted items with their prices from cents to dollars. Items include story books, china dishes, naval boys books, automotives, and various toys with price ranges, reflecting a mid century mail order or store catalog style.
Fragmented OCR text promotes numerous items including a firestar and a “Myite firestar” with claims of many prices and discounts. It lacks clear details but urges readers to drop in for a look and folders. The legibility is poor and names or places are unclear.
Ribbons in assorted patterns and colors offered for holiday workers. Various styles include Mate and Piney Hate Row Rib bons, priced at 9e, 25e and 36 yil, with fancy ribbons for hair bows and fancy work in dozens of colors and plain or tangled weaves.
A funeral is planned at 11 oclock Sunday night followed by a service at 1 oclock Tuesday evening at Minter Brothers Undertaking Parlors. The fragment notes individuals and locations but lacks complete names.
Parishioners gathered in a church service as soldiers in military duty stood honored. The pastor preached on American Spirit Stirred, urging respectability and strength for the troops, while the congregation prayed for their welfare and safe return.
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