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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
2
Old survey records prove greatly inaccurate and leave land lines unclear. City engineers Walters and Anderson note surplus land around streets, ranging from inches to feet, complicating property boundaries as paving work progresses.
A garbled report describes Belgian elements and soldiers ready to defend democracy as U S involvement grows. Names appear jumbled but references Belgian and German forces, a state house lawn gathering, and a pledge to support homeland brothers amid conflict.
About 80 Mexican priests living in the United States who fled Mexico during the revolutionary period petition government officials for permission to return. The petitions note careful consideration of each case before granting or denying entry. Dignitaries including Mrs Frances Withington Meek are among those mentioned, along with local residents visiting and returning to Cleveland and Loudonville during recent weeks.
A Zulu prince studying in the United States works as a waiter at the Columbus Athletic Club while pursuing a degree at Ohio State University. He aims to use his education to help uplift his people, focusing on agriculture and public health improvements such as clean water and sanitation. He plans to stay two years, then return home to support progress.
Capt Moffett of the United States Naval Training Station at Great Lakes is described as the busiest man in the Central West. His day spans from 7 AM to midnight with letters, inspections, conferences, and administration dominating every hour. The piece notes his health and stamina as key to dispatching the station’s demanding work while highlighting a subsidiary meeting on agriculture, food conservation, and education with notable speakers from across the country.
Thousands of school teachers gather in Portland for the 117th National Education Association convention. Preparations focus on wartime participation, preparedness, patriotism, and American citizenship, with officials not expecting attendance to drop due to the war. Prominent speakers from education and civic circles will expand the program during the main meetings next week.
Dr. K Conard visited Esto on business. Mrs Carl Farrell of this city visits Zanesville. Hose Ritt of Columbus visits Mrs William Schodorf in North Catherine street. Mrs Mary Ball leaves for Chicago and Maplesville. O P Edgar of Akron spends a few days here. Mr Edgar formerly lived in Amity. Mrs David Price taken to Mt Vernon hospital. Hay available from Fred W Kahrl secretary country club. Mrs Earl Chestown returns home from Holmesville. Ohio Light Power Co plans spur track elevation for coal dumping. Mrs H Stoyle returns home from M and B hospital in Gambier. Mr Mor ton Harter of Canton visiting. he may join in a week. Allys Rose Ritt of Columbus and Mrs William Schodorf visit Millersburg. Mrs Lee Blackledge returns from Magnetic Springs after visit to Fredericktown. Miss Elizabeth Whitney returns from Buckeye City after visit with Ming Ethel Poorman. William Sensil of Akron, formerly of this city, visits cousin C G Hunt. he joined the Ohio National Guard. Harry A Hyman of New York City, formerly of Mt Vernon, visiting Columbus parents. may pass through here. Ralph Hall killed in Akron sewer cavern. previously visited Fredericktown. FC Anderson, Gay Street M E pastor, returns from Cleveland where his daughter Ruth is ill. Daughter improving. Anderson family remains in Cleveland.
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