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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
7
A vintage advertorial promotes S S S as a blood purifier for eczema and skin diseases. It asserts skin ills stem from blood disorders and touts 50 years of market use with “uniform satisfaction.” It invites readers to write to the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co in Avanta, Georgia.
The court overruled demurrer in a case brought by State at the relation of Tobn G. Price against the Franklin county recorder. The dispute centered on a levy of one half of 1 percent on mortgages at recording, exempt from other imposts, and the SUNCONSTITUTIONAL ruling ports a decisive constitutional challenge.
Dr. G D Arndt travels to Cleveland after learning of his brother John Arndt s death. The family mourns as authorities notify relatives and church colleagues of the loss.
A massive riot in East St. Louis, Missouri left hundreds of Black residents jailed after fires gutted numerous shacks and homes. Adjutant General Dickson warned of further trouble despite a quiet morning as authorities considered sending more troops and closing saloons. Estimates of dead bodies and involved victims ran into the hundreds.
Rioters in three black neighborhoods sparked fires as a high wind aided spread. Troops and police rushed to quell unrest as blazes burned through the area around noon.
East St. Louis July 3 reports say large numbers of Black residents fled the city amid fear of fresh violence. A group was attacked in a switch yard and militiamen fired to disperse crowds. National guardsmen maintained order. casualties estimated at noon with twenty seven dead and many injured.
Clark Doughty, holder of a Hyvor license and organizer of a recent vegetable sale near the State House, announces another sale with low prices for vegetables, potatoes, corn and other goods.
Report from the front describes the Roshan army under Minteter Kerensky pressing a major offensive near Lemberg. Russian gains include rail line targets Tarnopol to Kraane and the capture of Zhorett and two nearby villages southeast of Lemberg. Berlin confirms progress as Britain readies a new attack in Belgium near Ypres and the Messines area.
A battalion of American troops arrived in Paris for a July 4 parade, greeted by enthusiastic crowds. Officers were entertained at the Military Club as troops marched past barracks. Some local workers paused to view the marching formations and the carved American flag as orphans from a nearby institution watched in surprise.
The Banner reports a proposed exports advisory board discussed at a meeting of the exports council. The board would consist of four to six members and sit in Washington, renewing the four cabinet members who compose the council. A presidential proclamation placing certain commodities under export control is expected next week.
A wartime essay by Brigadier General Squier advocates an aerial strategy of regiments and brigades of winged cavalry to blind Germany and cripple German gunner ranges. He calls for mass air power to sweep Germany from the sky and cripple their military infrastructure.
Dimuta Nebraska reports a classroom confusion as twins at Webster school challenge teachers. Mislabeling and seating plans test Miss Kellie Jeshallek and staff while parents and students debate how to distinguish the twins Newell and Don Davis Larke and Laulas Power Walter and Wile Dry.
Fragmentary text mentions a man aged eighty years and a story about a tree planted years ago to make a coffin. The readable portions reference a burial context and long‑ago actions affecting an older person.
Mrs Harah Baker of Nottinghill Missouri recounts how Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets relieved her husband's stomach trouble after he resisted treatment. She notes he began taking the tablets and improved, praising the medicine for his relief.
Mrs Maggie Coll reports severe stomach pains from indigestion. A doctor refused internal medicine, but after using Chamberlains Tablets after meals she says digestion improved and weight after eating restored, with the medicine said to strengthen and invigorate the stomach.
Notice to contractors for a public project with bidding and bond checks. The document quotes officials including the clerk and references property, timelines, and required forms. It lists participating architects and engineers and notes reserve rights to accept or reject bids.
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