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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1912
Page
4
Ohio Considers Shorter Ballot Reform Plan
Governor elect Cox pushes a shorter ballot as a reform to cut elective offices. He proposes abolishing clerk of the supreme court and state dairy and food commissioner positions and appointing successors, with a constitutional amendment to limit elected posts to governor lieutenant governor and supreme court judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
General Assembly
Cox
Gox Uald
Supreme Court
New Policy Links Universities to Tax Law Study
A proposed joint effort by Ohio State University and state commissioners would search taxation statutes across states with uniform rules. The plan envisions a quarterly valuation review, a state library role, and a tool for students of political science and law to study taxation, benefiting the wider profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colum
Vue
Chictonatl Enquirer
Fetta
Erate University
Atate Horcemimiendon
Bande
IC Wax
Ohio State University Committee
Thompson C. Lockhart
Earty
M. A Harmon
Wach State
Wach Incorporated
Ohio
Attornay General's
Lenat
Knox County Corn Improvement Meeting and Elections
A Knox County gathering at New Knox National Bank on Saturday December 8 at twelve o clock p m will report the secretary election for the year ahead and select delegates to the Ohio Corn Improvement Association meeting in January. The Knox County Stock and Poultry Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 o clock p m inviting all interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County Corn Improvement Association
New Knog National Bank
Twelock P.m
Ohio Gorn Improvement Association
iAmte
Koos County
Voultry
Myory
Regular meeting of Wwnthe Lodge No 24 O C M Thursday
The regular weekly meeting of Wwnthe lodge No. 24 I O C M will be held on Thursday evening in place of Wednesday.
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Wwnthe Lodge No
Meeting a Ghost Aboard the Old Sailing Vessel
A boy on Captain Jobo Whidden's voyage recalls a ghostly episode aboard a ship. Thirteen year old Whidden frightens crew with a phantom, is believed dead, then reappears. Old Tom, Patens, and the captain confront the eerie tale as a comic seafaring test.
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Jack
Jobo
Whidden
Whid
Old Tom
Old Tom Wan
Mr. Whitden
Tom
Lilia
Uncompromising Peace Advocate Remembered in London
The text recalls Dona Hright and his unwavering stance for peace near the Ori mes monument in London. A boy reportedly painted the word crime on the monument while a man discussed moral responsibility, prompting reflections on humanity and the loss of souls.
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Dona Hright
London
Orimes
John Wright
Without Treaty With Russia Ends Drive on Trade
Washington on December 24 reports the termination of the Russian treaty abrogated by Congress due to Russia's passport stance. Effective January 1, the two nations enter an unprecedented period without formal means to govern trade for the first time in eighty years, causing front business interests in both countries to seek a clear footing after December 31.
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Russia
Washington
Congress
Afta
Niggardly Showing Of Greater New York
New York reports only about 100000 a year for Christmas relief, admitted as conservative by John A Kingsbury head of the Association for the Improvement of the Poor. He doubts accuracy of full figures but believes real aid would be larger if obtainable. Evers claims Cubs stronger with J Tinker, Chance, and Brown gone, Troy trip noted as source of harmony though shortstop coverage may suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Kingsbury
Mananger
Evers
New Cubs
Johny Evers
Chicago Cubs
Troy
N.Y
Jost Neusen
Jor Tinker
Prank Chance
Auner Brown
Bvorn
Tinker
Shortstop
Mother wood duck carries brood from tree to water
A contributor describes how a female Aix sponsa gathers and transports her eleven ducklings from a high nest to the creek. He watches the ascent and the return of the brood, noting the orderly single file departure and the mother’s careful guiding of every youngster to the water.
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Eine
Mother Wood
Footballs Are Not Made of Pigskin Says Fact Column
A factory tour explains football production noting that covers use cowhide or sheepskin, not pigskin. The rubber bladder provides buoyancy, hides are inspected, and cutting and sewing are done by machines and workers. The article details steps from hide selection to final shaping, with emphasis on material accuracy and manufacturing process.
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Ted
Enbler
Private liability insurers may be shut out of state
Columbus reports to Governor Harmon shows the state liability board urging amendments to the workers compensation act. The board labels private insurers as most progressive in requiring changes and suggests driving insurers out of business, moving to state coverage and making state board supervision nearly compulsory. A separate Sicily quake hits Messina and Reggio Calabria, with strong shocks forcing residents outdoors as aftershocks cause fear.
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Columbus
Tr Ita
Harmon
State Lability Board of Awards
General Assembly
Ohio Haw
Curious Russian Law on Theft and Stolen Goods
A fragment describes a Russian law allowing thieves to claim ownership of stolen goods after five years if they prove possession, creating a market for long-stolen items. The piece notes police licensing of the thieves’ market and portrays it as a Mecca for criminals, contrasting with honest citizens tempted by bargains.
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Russia
Xeptim Almont
Hv Hia
Xeotry
An Even Break in Odd Country Gallops
Fragmentary note recounts a rural banter about time and money spent on pursuits. Mentions Mrs Jinks and a tale of a big trout threat endured in cold weather. Locale and full context unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Jinka
Jinks
Changed Times in a Meadow Golf Practice
In a meadow a half dozen young golf players practiced, swart in trim suits with seuss homespun skirts and scarlet jackets. An old farmer and farm hands warned the “them air it In the medder to scart Our sons.” The farmer replied that times have changed since his youth, cows once secured the gals. Washington Star.
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Timothy
Washington Star
Courts of Love in the Middle Ages
A fragmented note discusses Courts of Love from medieval chivalry era, referencing Mia hnight and Jove as possible figures. The text hints at the historical concept during a period when knightly conduct governed social justice and romance debates.
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Mia Hnight
Jove
Stage Society plays banned by police at Lyceum
New York City note recounts the Stage Society of New York forming about two hundred members to present a one act play at Lyceum Theater. Police forbids the performance though vaudeville shows run crowded. Critics blame Mayor Gaynor and Dr Parkhurst while a breach of promise trial ends with perjury concerns. A judge calls the Sullivan Law a terrible piece of legislation as a murder case unfolds. The article also notes a large estate for John D. McGill and a Paterson suit over a biscuit joke. Grand Central Terminal project promises seventy thousand passengers per hour at peak capacity.
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New York
Ten
Appeala
Stage Society
Gaynor
Dr. Parkhurst Iestl
Eltigen
Mytropolitan
Daily Payers
Juation Platzok
Supreme Court
Mre. Cauley
David A. Sherard
Mra, Cauley
Mra
Cauley
Gof
Criminal Branch
Goff
John D. McGill
Hudson County National Bank
Jersey City
McGill
Paterson
N. J
Miss Condon
Miss Wenton
Mini Wenton
Grand Central Terminal
Supreme Court Recess Ends for Christmas Holidays
The Supreme Court of the United States adjourned briefly in Washington on December 3. The recess extends through the holidays and will lead to important decisions when the court reconvenes on January 6.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
New York Fashions Skating Costumes For Winter Wear
Florence Fairbanks surveys winter attire for Younger women noting skating as a top cold weather sport. Describes outfits in corduroy velveteen and velvet with Russo militar y lines, fur trimming, and frogging. Highlights sweaters, angora knitwear, box plaited skirts, fur trimmed caps, and evening wraps with Watteau backs and metallic fabrics. Priday December 27 marks Mt Zion Lodge communication.
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Florence Fairbanks
New York
Coutomen
Akating
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