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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
5
Information on the disappearance of Minnces Hurdette Purdy, a 21 year old, 105 pound woman with brown hair and hazel eyes, last seen wearing a black velvet cape and rubber soled shoes. Tip to T J Pumphrey 1000 West Cheatnut Street. Local drive notes and Red Cross planning in Knox County with Dec 1 events and Christmas drive details.
Knox county officials and Chamber of Commerce members announced a county wide effort to promote war thrift stamps. The program allows buying stamps for 25 cents each, with 16 stamps exchanged for a War Savings Stamp certificate and 20 certificates redeemed for $100 at the government bonus date. The drive aims to mobilize small savers and support national defense.
Local churches announce a Christmas Tykan in Martinsburg on Saturday evening December 14. Movements mention Mrs Brace, Miss Hiriee, and several residents visiting relatives and returning from trips. Community members are urged to help Red Cross by weaving or donation at a home gathering.
The community reports church services and events canceled Monday due to extreme cold and blocked roads. Mrs Elizabeth Maird-Wedneway and Mr Meg Wo 1 Cline were observed visiting family members, while Mr Thden Greene spent the weekend with relatives.
The Farmers Institute sets meetings at Milford Grange Hall on December 1 and 20 drawing invited attendees. Mr and Mrs Robert Dishop visit Galion and Carl family. Mea Willem Fragier remains ill in hospital. Several township people were jailed Monday due to heavy drifting snow on the routes.
Payment terms show 0 PCT interest payable semi annually and a $440 wage deposit per year. Interest checks issued every six months. Renewal certificate not required to receive interest. Note emphasizes simple security and earth as collateral.
Word reached Knox that George Porterfield of Thadensburg at Oberlin College is seriously ill with appendicitis. The Knox County Red Cross lists chairmen and officers for its branches including Gambler Dr Alien Canterbury HH Hishop and Mrs J B Landrum. shows varied appointments across Fredericktown Martinsburg Madensburg Waterford Heinhaven and other locales.
William Miller aged 28 son of Mr and Mrs Miller of Danville died at his parents home at midnight Monday from a complication of diseases. He was a nephew of William A Wander of this city and leaves his parents four brothers John Orhy Wesley and Philip Muller and five half siblings. Funeral services will be held at the Mor church in Danville at 10 o clock Thursday with burial in Workman cemetery. A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Corlhtleote of Third Granville Road.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions war pie conservation and various names and events. The readable portions reference efforts, figures, and possible institutions but lack coherent details or clear outcomes.
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