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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
2
Mrs J K Lyman secretary of the county chapter of the American Red Cross reported Thursday that Second Ward school pupils sold $60.25 in Christmas seals under supervision of Mrs William Appleton. Children were complimented today for the effort and reports from other city schools will be published soon.
David J Cable of the Kenyon College junior class was elected captain of the 1920 football team at a meeting held last night. The selection highlights the college’s football leadership for the upcoming season.
A vintage ad-style notice claims Pape's Cold Compound quickly relieves severe colds. It recommends taking a dose every two hours, up to three doses, to clear nasal passages, ease headaches, feverishness, sneezing, and chest discomfort. The ad touts low cost, pleasant taste, and no quinine.
Dowds of thin city has been in Washington for the past few days meeting with the Republican party to fix the time and place for holding the Republican national convention.
Mayor Ball announced Thursday morning the appointment of Mrs Ethel Lyman and Rev W TH Shields as trustees for a three year term at the Mt Vernon public library Mrs Lyman serves as trustee while Rev Shields succeeds Ralph C Ringwall as a trustee of the library
Morris, a farmers’ Institute speaker, will discuss soil and management of hill farms at the Esto farmers’ institute on December 12 and 13. The article invites farmers to bring questions, promising access to extensive experience and practical guidance.
Pittsburgh and Chicago markets show receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed trends. grain futures for corn oats and pork quoted. Also notes on fish market offerings and local social notes from Mt Vernon area with community visits and lodge officer installations.
Mr and Mrs Nutter of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs John Earlywine hosted dinner with Mrs Nora Miswen and Cecil Babcock of Newark and Mrs Bessna. Edward McCamment of Alaska visits his parents Mr and Mrs Frank McCamment after ten years away, with Roy Buchanan and others mentioned in the session.
Vintage ad copy urging mothers to choose California Syrup of Figs for children. Promotes a tasty fruit flavor and reassures safety for stomach liver and bowels with dosing directions on the package. Mentions “California” as the key brand identifier to use when selecting the laxative.
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