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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1918

Page

7

Centerburg W Second Place in May War Savings Quota

The May week War Savings report shows Centerburg district second in Knox county with 6 044 total sales. Jonathan Smith led county banks with 4 502, Mina Irene Berger 2 555, and G H. Herron 255. Postmaster L. Jackson of Gambier tops county offices. outside agency leader William A. Hosack. Total sales 27,810.49, below recent month ends. The $1,000 club reached 14 members. new names include Workman Crider Craft Foote Cunninghun and others from Danville Fredericktown Mt. Vernon Centerburg Gambier. Roster publication postponed until after June 28 per bi partisan drive and presidential call to enroll.

Centerburg Jonathan H. ©. Smith Centerburg Savings Bank Salen Mina Irene Berger Knox Natonal GH. Jones Danville-Buckeye Howard Workman Robert Crider J. H Myers Centerbury Building & Loan Association Frederick Gambier Martinsburg Bladensburg

Foundrymen Defeat Mt. Vernon Bridge Workers

The Mt. Vernon Foundry and Wnet heering Co. defeated the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co. 7 to 0 in the Industrial league second game at Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon. About $0 was realized.

Mt. Vernon Foundry & Wnetheering Co Mt. Vernon Bridge Co Athletic Park

Son of former local people reaches France

Friends report the safe arrival in France of B. Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Howard, who were formerly residents of this city and now live in New York City.

France B. Howard Winslow Howard This City New York City

Memorial Day Observed By Our People In Ohio

Memorial Day was observed with waiting and prayer as President Wilson urged. Citizens adopted new resolutions to save food hire clothing and manage money. Many opened savings accounts at Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbus Anseta 14 800 000 five percent paid on time deposit.

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay St Columbus Ohio Anseta

Court News and Local Legal Notices

Court actions list filings in common pleas and probate courts. Fannie Mamilllion sues Carlton Hamilton for loan recovery with interest from March 1, 1917. Elijah Jones guardian accounts show $740.95 received, no expenditures. Elizabeth Davidson estate administrator files account with no assets received. Marriage license issued to Albert Scarbrough and Grace Inks. Real estate transfers include Edmund Shepherd to C E Bronson and W S Darling to G H Cotrell in Jackson County for $1 and $1,000 respectively.

Court of Common Pleas Fannie Mamillon Carlton Hamilton Plain Hi Anks Robert L. Carr Elijah Jones Charles B. Jones Common Pleas Court P. A. Berry Elizabeth Davidson Tranefere Edmund Shepherd C. E. Bronson City Darling Cotrell Aeres Jackson

Ashbrook defends absence from Wilson address in letter

William A Ashbrook of Ohio writes that illness andFamily emergency kept him from rising when President Wilson spoke to Congress. He defends his conduct, says he admires Wilson and supports revenue legislation, and offers to provide a doctor’s certificate. He condemns unfounded criticism by newspaper reporters and asks constituents to judge him fairly.

Washington Dally Banner Mt. Vernon Cleveland Plain Dealer Congress P. D Jme P.D William A. Ashbrook Ohio House Senate Haineby Ashbrook Wilson Newapaper Woodrow Wilson

Love of Pete Aoffice romance with Mabel Wells

Mable Wells, a lively secretary, battles a dignified boss Peter Hobb and a bullish nephew Billy Hobbie in a comic office tale. She defies restraint, drafts herself a candid letter to Billy, and later wins private affection while keeping propriety at work. The piece blends humor, flirtation, and social satire in a mid century tone.

Mable Wells Mable Petar Hotty Ohio Belington Peter Hobb Equator North Pote Matile Pete Peter Billy Hobb Miss Well Billy Hobbie Billy Mabel Ag Usuil Hobb Peter Hott Peter Prin Leer Dia Kober Soman Negil Axtyen Elreume Klee Mary Mabelly Peter Mobb Petey Peter Tob Peter Hobe Smaill Mabel Wells Billy Tinh Ninty Edine

Ant Intelligence Questioned by Scientist Experiments

A Swedish naturalist reports that ants recognize only limited cues and follow trails by instinct, not intelligence. Mr Ege’s tests with crushed ants show no genuine understanding, suggesting ants act as reflexive movers rather than thinking beings.

Red Eye Solomon Mark Twain Ege Mr. Ege Tunuin

Unfortunate Seconds and Imperial Fears in History

A fragment notes superstitions around Emperor William II and his fear of sharing power with rivals. It lists historical figures such as Richard I Edward I Napoleon II Louis II of Bavaria Alexander I Nicholas I and Abdul Hamid II, suggesting a compiled list from Burnyeun history.

William II Burnyeun Richard 1 Edward Napoleon II Louis UH Bavaria Alexander Nicholas I Russia Abdul Hamid II Turk

Residue Russia Seen By Historian As Safe for Germany

Berlin lecturer Prof. Paul Rohrback argues the Russian Empire survives only as a residue state. He contends Petrograd and western provinces are stripped away, leaving a vast but politically inert peasant mass. Ukraine and Poland offer potential for growth, while Russia as a world power has ceased to exist.

Associated Press Amsterdam Russia Russian Empire Paul Rohrback Berlin Petrograd Ukraine Bessarinbia Germany Rusain

Clinton Grange Initiation Set for Wednesday Evening

Clinton Grange will hold initiation into the First and Beyond degrees on Wednesday evening, June 4, with other business of importance to be discussed and acted upon.

Clinton Grange

Fourth ward yields top spelling contest marks

An eighth grade spelling contest among four wards saw top averages with Fourth ward leading, followed by Fourth ward in seventh grade and other entries. The report notes percentages for each grade level and ward, highlighting high performance in the Fourth ward.

Jutile Sehanks Miret Pourrh

Births Reported For Spearman Dornstadter Families

A daughter was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Clyde Spearman along the old Delaware road. A son was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs John Dornstadter of North Braddock Street.

Clyde Spearman Old Delaware Road Mra John Dornstadter North Hraddock Street

Origin of Cinderella in a tangle of myths and tales

The excerpt traces Cinderella origins across cultures, listing names and links among French, German, Italian, Serb, and other tradtions. It notes a maker called Charles Vernal compiling tales into Historkes en Contes da Veros Passos and a frontispiece motto.

Merton Remson Nolandy Charies Merrinit Kom Peale Cinderelli Lidithe Dépolln Chiderelian Venturochs Anatiaey Charles Vernal Dia

Saga of Olof Taygevasnn and Salamis Recalled in Fragmented Tale

A historical sketch recalls Norse hero Olof Taygevasnn seizing ships at dawn to raid enemy shores after a feast and hints at the Greek retreat at Salamis in 450 Bc. The narrative references captains Armining and Panette y, and notes the Greeks rallied to win.

Olof Taygevasnn Cenne Ralten Foel Kant Salamis Armining Panette

Delegates Return From Springfield Sunday School Meet

Mrs K C Conard Mrs Thiurlew Berger and Mrs Paul Turner of Manaellett Geneve returned home Saturday after a week in Springfield for the state Sunday school convention with Mennonite church delegates. Huane Scott of Danville enlisted in the coast defense service and will be stationed at Portreds Monroe Virginia. Seatt left Monday for Virginia.

Mra K. Conard Mes Thiurlew Berger Paul Turner Mana Elt Geenve Spriigfield M. E. Church Senft Huane Scott Danville Coast Defense Service Portreds Monroe Seatt Virginia

Open to men in limited service for spruce production

Men of military age listed for limited service can enter via local exemption board. Work centers on spruce timber production for airplanes. Roles include locomotive engineers, stationary engineers, firemen, track foremen, surveyors, cooks, auto mechanics. Notices call for auto mechanics to Cincinnati for instruction on June 10 and three more to Cincinnati for technical training. Entries due by June 8.

Cooka Low University of Cineinnati Cincianat Enihit Mente

Dealing With the Selfish Child in Early Upbringing

A fragment discusses fostering unselfish behavior in children from birth, emphasizing self-control, consideration for others, and turning a child who resists sharing into a helpful, considerate individual through steady guidance. It contrasts a selfish child with the ideal well-mannered, others oriented youth.

Saul

Lodge confers first degree for few candidates Tuesday

Quindare lodge number 116 plans a Tuesday evening conferral of the first degree for a small group of candidates. The notice appears in a classified ad section of the Fay Banner.

Pywil

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