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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
8
A late selection catalog presents a compact list of gifts suitable for all relatives. Items include assorted apparel and kitchen ware with prices ranging from under a dollar to about eleven dollars, noting discount options and varied styles.
The page advertises leather outfits and accessories with prices from 25 cents to $9. It highlights Heatherette items, tourist writing leather cases, hose and hosiery, gowns, pajamas, gloves, note pads, blotters, memo pads, and embossed leather novelties for desks and libraries.
A readerable ad listing gifts for mother sister or friend. Winter fur items leather desk calendars bowls and cases keyboard sets and jewelry styles with prices ranging from 50 cents to several dollars in a retro catalog tone. Includes embossed leather goods and novelty gifts and a variety of fashion accessories.
A chaotic yet vivid account describes a Red Cross workshop amid wartime demands. It notes workers developing speed and efficiency, assembling hospital supplies, and processing urgent tasks under supervision. The piece highlights the scale of production and the disciplined routine observed by staff and visitors alike.
A garbled notice mentions a free Christmas feed and delivery from a local market. It references a person named Jig and a welder, with unclear details about why the event is happening and who benefits.
A military discharge is recorded for an individual deemed physically unfit after service. The notice cites medical and fitness reasons leading to an honorable discharge and removal from select army duties.
A fragmented report from Knox County references Battery and drug issues amid material errors. It mentions Sergeant Vin Voorhees and a letter describing conditions at a military or police facility with emphasis on care, discipline, and possible applications for aid or resources.
Local investigation reveals ongoing search to identify the vandals who damaged property at a North Liberty scene. Authorities and witnesses describe a coordinated act with potential suspects and corroborating fragments from the incident, as details unfold.
A fragmented old newspaper sketch references rusted nails removal and various gadgets. It mentions a portable dish, flexible pockets for a book carrier, and a mix of quoted phrases and names, with no clear single event or cohesive story.
Readable fragments show discounts on rugs and curtains including Axminster, Velvet, Wilton, and Fibre rugs. Prices range from $2 to $96 for rugs and vacuums from $4.95 to $6.50, plus various sewing and upholstery materials.
Maternity and children's wares listed include silk handbags, colored leather, cribs, blankets, mittens, umbrellas, kilt sets, sweaters, caps, scarves, and knit sets. Prices range from 5 cents to several dollars, with items like baby bootees and mittens highlighted for holiday or gifts. Local shoppers are advised to browse the assortment for affordable children’s apparel and accessories.
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