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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1914
Page
4
Local Mt. Vern on Mt Yoruga post office issue lists rate and editor Frank Harper. The piece reports on Roosevelt consultations, a White House remark, and inquiries into Standard Oil and Warne s law impacts. It criticizes the Republican editorial factory in Petambus and clarifies state tax levy authority.
The Columbus Dispatch notes David Tod spoke to the Tippecanoe Club in Cleveland on Wednesday evening. His address was well formed but lacking substance and did not advance new ideas. He attacked past reforms and warned against a return to old measures while criticizing current government.
Fragmented OCR reveals a political clash over school administration and Republican influence in Wyendot county. A county superintendent race and rural school boards are framed as key power fronts, with denials of corruption and calls for party loyalty shaping the debate. The piece cites unnamed editors and officials amid a tense local political climate.
A jumbled June report from Ploronca cites scientist Gignor Uh, the alleged discoverer of The X and MW rays, claiming a device can detect direction and distance within one mile of a foggy sensor amid confusions about a dollinonx, Apparatua, and faulty tests. The piece name checks George Handelen Apollon and others, with erratic dialogue and scrambled phrases.
The text presents a garbled quotation criticizing leaders and workers as not to be laughed at. It references public pity and mentions Forkverian supposedly consuming something from a brain collection, implying a derisive tone toward a common tease.
Senator Theodore Burton accuses a network of Republican editors and a publicity bureau of spreading identical canned articles to misrepresent him. He claims the articles, produced by a bureau led by Harry M Daugherty and Janes Boyle, target both Democratic administrations and Burton’s political future. He warns such manipulation aims to purge rivals and control party machinery.
Halifax N E District reports a blast when a man named Thomas Reilly attempted to lure Mirella Robingoo to the door of her home. A dynamite charge exploded, shattering front windows and blowing out panes, but the woman escaped unharmed. Reilly was arrested.
A New York variety piece recounts a Santos coffee tasting in which Brazilian methods and flavoring differ from American practice. It describes bean cracking, non grinding, extended brewing, neutralizing agents, and a dramatic sensory effect that elevates energy and alertness in the taster.
A long argument by Dr Herbert Harlan and others defends cinema going against critics who blame movies for eye strain and vision problems. They assert daily hours spent in theaters improve or do not harm eye health and that reports of conditions like myopia or twitching are unproven.
Fragmentary exchange mocks marriage odds and cost constraints in a curious Dallas News clipping. It mentions $1800 and a choice between a wife in a new era or a luxury, with disjointed references to Napoleon and a bound win.
A fragmented New York item notes a werenyorrvid boy from school, with garbled dialogue about a promotion and a misheard question about a number, ending with a remark about a smuittent oge left.
An excerpt from the Washington Star discusses objections to slang, noting concerns about the constant study required to keep up with evolving language and the burden of staying current. The fragment cites debate over linguistic change and personal candor in remarks.
The third quarterly Democracy circuit meeting will be at North Liberty MB church next Saturday and Sunday with services at 10:30 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. Rev Philpott will preach both services. Children’s Day exercises will be at Friendship church Sunday evening June 1. Pleasant Grange holds its regular meeting on Friday evening in June. members of Degree Ten regret missing work. A reunion of former pupils and teachers of Bunker Hill school at Five Corners on Saturday June 6. bring dinners. The King’s Daughters of Harcourt Parish Gambier host a parish hall event Thursday June 4 at 7:20 p.m. Obituary: Mary Ly Varger, age 74, widowed, of Mount Vernon and Buckeye City, survived by two sons Harker and Algir, two daughters Mrs Grant Treauu and Mrs Roy Pion. Married February 23, 1868 to Mary E. Baker after Civil War service from 1861 to 1865. wounded twice. Funeral at Danville ME Church Tuesday at 2:44 p.m. with Rev Hollett officiating. interment Workman Cemetery.
Jasper Lybarger, longtime Buckeye City resident and prominent figure born in Dunville, died at his home Sunday at 2 a.m. after a period of illness due to anemia poisoning. He was 69 years old and had lived in Buckeye City most of his life.
Wanted two or three solicitors to work in Knox county during the summer months for a substantial and long established Mt. Vernon business concern. Must have their own transport. Prefer canvassing experience. Good honesty and character expected. Excellent opportunity for teachers for profitable employment during vacation. Respond with address and details to B. C. Dox 165 Mt. Vernon Ohio. Also for sale set of Century Dictionary and Cyclopaedia 10 volumes for 75 dollars. Millers Studio Organizars GAL green item.
Fragmentary ad urges immediate purchase of a home use balm for cuts burns bruises and other injuries. It promises frequent use at home and on a table for accidental harm and similar emergencies. The language is garbled but promotes a medical balm product.
Democratic candidate Clark G. Brown of Mt. Vernon announces his bid for county commissioner. Primary election to be held August 1. voter support requested.
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