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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for chronic constipation. It asserts the pills’ tonic properties establish natural bowel action and notes many cases have been cured by their use.
Columbus leaders debate proposed liquor law before a joint assembly committee. Key figures include Warren Garcia of Hamilton and A Julius Freiberg of Cincinnati for wets and drys supporters Professors, judges, and reform leaders argue over enforcement and temperance policy.
Hamburg America line announces the Imperator, a 900 foot long liner displacing 50 000 tons with 6000 passengers and 178 crew. It will depart Hamburg on May a first voyage to New York with extensive luxury features including a winter garden electric salons and swimming bath.
Report describes two 1,000 horsepower Tesel motors using oil as fuel and the installation of the most powerful Marconi apparatus at sea. The system aims to enable continuous direct communication with Europe or America from the Imperator, spanning the Atlantic with reliable message transmission.
New York January 29 The eighty seventh anniversary of the Old Guard will be celebrated at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night with a transformed interior resembling an army camp. Boxes will be floored and tents set up for governors, military staffs, and visiting officers while delegations from Putnam Phalanx Hartford Ancient and Honorable Artillery Boston Governor's Foot Guards New Haven Worcester Continentals Minute Men Washington Richmond Hives Philadelphia Fencthies Philadelphia and Second Heavy Brigade Canadian Garrison Artillery Montreal will attend in colorfully uniformed displays.
New York January reports mark John D Rockefeller Jr turning forty, born January 29, 1874 in Cleveland as heir to the Standard Oil fortune. he wed Abby Aldrich in 1901 and they have five children, four sons. Separate notes cover Columbus Odd Fellows meeting attendance and various social notices involving Mrs Eckstorm and other Newark and Bloomington residents during a Pleasant visit.
Miss Rone Davison attended a state anti alcohol convention in Columbia. Local WCTU Purity meetings are planned at the Baptist church with speakers Ho Davison and Lissie McConnell. Community news includes visits, illnesses, births, and a noted Institute social with remarks on future needs. The Friday world-wide entertainment by the WCTU is described as instructive and enjoyable.
A molten metal spill at a Cleveland plant caused an explosion and partial wrecking of a building. Seven workers were injured and are expected to recover. Clouds and debris from the blast damaged several large steam pipes and other structures.
Peee 7 merry yyyert Mr J Gebnotar of Ohio Fuel Supply Co spent with teal mis Edith Miller spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents north of town Mr W I Cline returned from vault with daughter Mrs Bima Woerline of Groveport Mr Cline attended Sunday meetings in Columbus Mrs Harriett Hime returned from Columbus visiting relatives and attending meetings Mr Roge Blackburn the Minses Veda and Pearl Blackburn were in Mt Vernon Saturday Mr Robert Ralston made a hust news trip to Newark the first of the week A number of High School pupils will play The Coast People in the Town Hall Saturday night Feb 1 The friends and neighbors of Mrs Jane Karna met at her home last Friday and the ladies prepared a sumptuous dinner the men hauled a lot of wood for the bontes
The passage extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy against pneumonia and bronchial illnesses. Mrs Place of Raysonville Vermont endorses its efficacy for her husband’s pneumonia attempts and cites the product for coughs croup and bronchial affections. It notes price one dollar and trial bottle free at Baker & Co.
Mr B Price, proprietor of the Lyrie theatre, has bought the Manhattan restaurant on the east side of the public square. He plans to restore it to first class condition and offer the best meals. Also, special union meetings by Lock churches start next Sunday evening led by Evan etlat Lelaure of Pittsburgh.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for digestive issues. It claims the product can force right action of stomach liver and bowels and restore health, with a price of 260 at G R Baker Co.
Columbus Ohio January 29 Representative Fellinger of Cuyahoga introduces a bill to appropriate 6200000 for the Ohio commission for the Panama exposition of 1915. The measure carries an emergency provision, prompting lawmakers to fear a two thirds party majority could bypass referendum. The expense is not to be held until 1916.
Pink carnations adorned lapels of officials and citizens in Washington D C marking the seventieth anniversary of William McKinley’s birth. Friends and admirers continue the custom of wearing the flower each year since his tragic death. Executor notices issued for Newton Barry Kane County Oslo deceased. Probate Court of said county. Raiery it 1813 MAUCH VANNATTA.
Information was given out Tuesday afternoon by the police department that all automobiles in Mt. Vernon must carry proper licenses. There are too few tag machines in the city at present. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and undergoing medical operations. Prices for furs and pelts remain high, and various local goods are advertised for sale. City scales and weighing services are offered by W. P. Sawyer. Several residents are visiting relatives in nearby towns. A 7 room house with bath and some household goods is offered for sale at a citizens’ call.
Local notice from The Pore Milk Co of Columbus seeks buyers for sweet cream and related items. Equipment and product details appear in minimal readable form. For particulars, write to the company in Columbus.
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