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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
4
An analysis questions magazine art depictions of masculine ideals, contrasting idealized athletes with ordinary men. It discusses editors and artists, the public response, and whether such portrayals truly reflect real American manhood or remain a crafted fiction.
A fragmented report argues that Allied air raids on Cologne and other German towns aim to break civilian morale and disrupt the war economy. It notes fear among Germans and questions whether extending air campaign to German home fronts would be prudent or effective, urging caution over targeting women and children.
The article outlines a revolutionary U S wartime education plan integrating military training with classroom studies. It notes involvement of top educators and aims to prepare soldiers for broader roles through vocational training, technical instruction, and professional work across disciplines.
The piece analyzes postwar aims and policies as it discusses soldiers returning to civilian life, government support for veterans, and Germany's blame game over cause of the war. It cites moves by Von Kuehlmann and King Edward, arguing England's diplomacy, France's mobilization, and Russia's stance shaped the conflict.
A polarized Independence Day article celebrates universal liberty and America's pledge to extend freedom worldwide. It notes diverse immigrants joining the celebrations, with 146,000 alien residents expected to participate in a unified display under the flag. It praises American ideals and racial harmony as diverse groups rejoice in the dawning world freedom.
The text blasts Mammonism and proclaims German principles of right freedom honor and morality as necessary to save a wicked world. It accuses Anglo-Satan ideals of corruption and mocks the Pranktoker Zel ting with an implied insult, in a wartime polemic tone.
Apparent OCR text critiques Kaiser era propaganda and German prosperity myths after the Franco Prussian War. The editor disputes moral claims and cites conflicting sources including the New York Times. The piece signals disillusionment with nationalist rhetoric and the idea of purity of Prussian ideals.
Mayor Bair reported $141.2 in June fines and fees deposited to the city treasury with allocations to state, county, and other funds totaling 1200. The council heard police incident tallies, requested about 200 for midyear legal costs, and approved bond authorizations for street paving and fire department building relocation. A telephone service issue with Mt. Vernon Telephone Co was noted, preserving free service pending regulatory compliance. A resolution moved firehouse location from old engine house to new city building.
James T Troray and son Janis of Kansas City Missouri visited relatives in Knoxgo Ainwood and left for Wisconsin Monday. Mrs Joho Barton and Mink Anna Barton, also of the area, went to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to attend a teachers convention and visit relatives.
Fragmentary list shows multiple names including Mrs Helle Tit Mr Re Howard and others under unclaimed mail advertising. Some entries appear garbled with fragmented surnames and titles, indicating a public notice style listing possible recipients.
A daughter was born Tuesday at Mt Vernon Hospital to Mr and Mrs Clifford Brentin ger of Gambier.
Following a complaint by Ono Woel Supply Co about a padlock on a tool box, a man was taken into custody by the sheriff and deputy Tuesday night. No charges were filed, and the man claimed he did not shoot the lock with intent to break the box.
The King's Daughters hosted a pienic supper at Epinca pal church with about forty attendees. A separate afternoon picnic at Rogers Lake near Frederickstown gathered twelve couples and young people for dancing. Mr Glynn Morrix of Columbus and Mina Katherine Junsett, also of Columbus, married at the Good Shepherd church with Rev J J Ablawhite officiating.
A string of residents including Mrs Ray Gaedane Mrs Lola Hater and Mrs V7 Davia traveled to towns such as Orrville Columbus and Newark on Wednesday. Several other locals like Mrs Scoyle Mr and Mrs Coleman Wilkingson and Mrs Mullin also visited Akron Columbus Hillsboro Barnesville Frederickstown and Ashland. Dr Nor arrived home from West Point New York.
A flood of names marks local activity as residents visit kin across cities. Arthur McPonorigh of West Plans and others travel to Cleveland and Columbus while John Logadon and daughter visit Manafield relatives. Mary McCornnell returns home from Cleveland. Dorothy Bowden joins George Dano and others in Columbus. Many plans center on Fourth of July week with trips to Parkersburg and Vinita, plus several stays with relatives in nearby towns.
The fragment lists numerous residents making short trips or visiting nearby towns including Bay Tamartine street, Ne wayao in Michigan, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, and Porternville. It notes Howard, Frederick town, and Columbus as frequent destinations with several households visiting on Tuesday or Thursday. Some names include Kawin Dike, Rimile Vandens, L. J. Scarbrogh, William Young, RA Strobel, Hamilton Bell, Thomas Rotth, Leona Kauffman, Belle Hawking, Phoebe Walters, Lyle Hineburg, John Dean, Arnold Jeff Ainslay, Amon Tecin, Amos Vandene, George Wiser, Mabel, Curtis McManis, and Eleanor McManis.
Pr. Dontliss of the State Sanatorium has received an invitation to address the city health and age commission in Combow at their August meeting on Health Insurance and Its Relation and Application to Puberculasia.
Do not rely on sprays and douches for catarrh as they offer only temporary relief. Real cure requires vigorous treatment. Try 8 8 8, praised for decades, which targets the source of the germs. Free medical advice offered by the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
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