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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

7

Germany Seeks Peace After World War II Legitimate Diplomacy

In a cautious claim of victory Germany positions itself not as crushed nor triumphant but as conqueror willing to offer terms. The piece argues Germany bears responsibility for the war while calling on enemies to accept peace or face continued conflict. It praises diplomacy shaping postwar settlement and urges restraint from Allies.

Romania Germany England America France Tag Germmany Corminy

Wisconsin State Poultry Show Opens in Pololt Wis

The annual Wisconsin State Poultry association exhibition opens in Pololt Wis and will run for one week. It is reported as one of the largest shows in the association’s history with nearly 000 birds on display. The Wisconsin Dede of the American Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting in connection with the event.

Pololt Wis Wisconsin State Poultry Association Whisonsin Deedeh American Poultry Association

Pottery Plant Plan Sparks City Growth Effort

A fragmented notice reports a proposed pottery plant by Tree Coetor in Cordluetin, signaling a new civic drive. Local officials and business leaders push for the project as a key city development, with support and questions about impact.

Crive A& Branch Fin Tree Coetor Cordluetin

Bargain Notice for Barrels and Misc Goods

Fragmentary advertisement lists empty hard barrels for parking and various leathers. Mentions Jono u, Wort High etraot, four items including sheep pelt, ginseng, and leather goods. Appears to reference a store on Chio avenue Bast with unclear pricing and contact details.

Harnees Mlaharty E Barases Chio Avenue

Federal probe ordered into high prices in Cleveland

Federal grand jury to probe high prices in Cleveland as part of a nationwide anti trust investigation ordered by President Wilson. George W. Anderson and Charlow De Woods announced the start next Monday with a 25 member panel including food dealers cold storage men and railroad representatives.

Cleveland, Dao George W. Amderson Toston Cleveland New York United States Wertz George W. Anderson Charlow da Woody Department of Justice Middle West Irving Anderson Wilson Anterson Werte de Woods

Ohio Supreme Court to rule on US war status

Ohio's high court will decide if the United States is at war, a question sparked by a pay dispute over a colonel’s salary during wartime. Henry Ford supports peace, arguing no side has won, while the judge advocate claims war exists. The case could set a nationwide precedent.

Ohio United States Columbus Supreme Court of Ohio Henry Ford Supreme Court Donanoy Edward Bryant Mrvaldant Taut Juan Wieder U

Initiation Ceremony At Knox Chapter In Fredericktown

Thirty members of Ann Hill Chapter Order Western Star of Fredericktown initiated a class of three candidates for Knox Chapter No 236 in the hall of the latter. Mia Prod Lovering worthy matron led the beau tiful work. Music by R A Chubb Burris and Norman G Turner preceded a clover drill by Fredericktown men. Refreshments followed and a social time was enjoyed.

Ann Hill Order Western Star Fredericktown Knox Chapter Thin City Mia

Old officers are reelected in Knox County meeting

Knox County confirms reelection of all officers for the coming year. F W Blake of Gambier as president J M Pumphrey Mt Vernon as vice president K V Ackerman Fredericktown as secretary and J F Norrick Fredericktown as treasurer. A physician and his team plan a January meeting at the court house to discuss infantile paralysis and tarantular parties.

Knox County Tank F. W. Blake Gamier J. M Pumphrey Mt. Vernon KV. Ackermat Mredericktown Thera Teres Joniven de. FC Emilemle Proment

Home Ground Flour and Grains at Home

Advice promotes grinding wheat at home for white flour and cheaper purchases, noting benefits of fresh flour, grinding oats and other grains, and the cereal’s chewing aids for jaw strength and tooth health as children grow.

New York Medical Journal Seodamon

Gunpowder Discovery Debate From Byzantine Fire to Callin’s

The article recounts scholarly disputes over the invention of gunpowder noting M Zenghelis crediting Byzantine usage versus engineer Callin dis of Heliopolis. It describes explosive mixtures, nitrate base, and a 670 AD feat destroying a Baracon foot with a copper tube sounding like thunder. Local color includes a vignette about Bam and a band in Indianapolis with dialect dialogue.

Greck M. Zenghelis Academie Dee Sciences Callindis Heliopotia

Oldest Master Mason Doardorf to Be Installed at 1017

Dover Reporter notes Upton C Dear dorf, longtime presiding officer of Tuscara Lodge No 50 FP and A M, is elected worshipful master for the fifth time. Born in 184? he has served as master four times and secretary in between, marking a 67 year Masonic life. If installed January 2, 1017 he will reportedly be the oldest master mason in the United States.

Tuscara Upton C. Deardorff Dover Deardort Doardor Deardorf Manonto Ohio United States

Trooper Dies on the Border in Cardington Community

A Cardington area trooper, Private Leetie Somersott of Company A Fourth Ohio Infantry, dies on active service at the border. He was 28, married with two children, and survived by his widow, a mother, two sisters, and his wife’s relatives. Remains were returned by Private Charles Yong from El Paso, Texas.

Cantington Dee Leetie Somersott Fourth Ohio Infantry Cardington Charles Yong Co. A Cardington Company Chile Andrew Still Harry Armatrong

Protests Planned in New York Over Belgian Deportations

New York on December 14 reports crowds expected at Carnegie Hall for tomorrow night. Citizens will assemble to vote on a public protest against German oppression of Belgium. Eminent figure J Amon and volunteers Caldvous Verine Hithu Root, Alton Purkee ast Janie M, Teck named among organizers.

New York Carnegie Hall Belgiaty J Amon Hithu Root Alton Purkee Janie M Teck

Savannahs Municipal Auditorium cornerstone ceremony

Savannahs Municipal Auditorium project to elevate the city as a convention hub progressed with the cornerstone laid. Mayne W. Pierpont predicted enduring impact during ceremonies attended by a large citizen gathering. Articles embedded in the cornerstone included pieces from the battleship Mano.

Savannah Wouth Wan Advanced Fedrer Municipal Auditorim Mayne W Pierpont

Conference on Transportation in Evansville and Indianapolis Debates

In response to an Evansville chamber invitation, about a dozen statesmen gather for a two day Central Rations conference on railroad and water transportation. The chief aim is to gauge midwestern business sentiment on transportation legislation and policies.

Evansville Indy

Five bidders on meter boxes in city supply bid

Five bidders competed to supply the city with 1 200 meter boxes. The bids ranged from 325 dollars down to 1 68 dollars per box.

Ity

The President Under Constant Secret Service Scrutiny

A discussion on the president’s isolation and constant surveillance by Secret Service agents. The piece notes the strain of near perpetual protection, the need for access to information, and occasional tension between security and normal life. It recalls McKinley’s Buffalo exposure and contrasts vigilance with personal freedom.

Her Old Habit and Whispers of a Fading Patron

Fragmentary dialogue hints at a literary piece with a late patron and social tension. The text shows puns and archaic phrasing, suggesting a satirical or dramatic work. Names and clear events are absent, leaving the excerpt as a fragmentary conversation.

Puck

American League Mogul in Session in Chicago

Chicago December 14 The Americast baseball league owners and officials opened their annual meeting at the Hotel Lanalle to settle 1916 windup business and consider key topics. They face a Players Fraternity demand, a five member arbitration board plan, and ratification of the Boston Red Sox sale to Harry Frazee and associates.

Chicago Americast Baseball League Lanalle Federal League Board of Arbitration Boston Red Box Harry Frazoo

Grangers Entertained By Newark Chamber Leaders

Mayor Bigbee and Governor Willis addressed a Newark chamber of commerce reception as part of a state grange meeting with other officials in attendance at the event.

Bigbee Willis Newark Chamber of Commerce State Grange

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