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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
3
In a note from a medical department the text explains how kidneys filter blood removing waste and maintaining health. The piece discusses a stimulant remedy claimed to aid kidney function, reduce disease manifestations through urine analysis, and purify the body, urging readers to seek free advice from the medical department.
A series of Democratic candidates from Knox County and Coshocton Ohio announce bids for the Seventeenth Congressional District seat. William A. Ashbrook Curtis McBride WM Green David B. Rawlins Clare G. Brown Thomas R. Simmons publish appeals for votes and support ahead of the August 11 primaries.
A Kansas City Star brief notes a social interaction on a streetcar where a man refuses to give his seat to a woman. The exchange includes a polite response from a passenger and a skeptical remark about women thanking him, ending with a promotional line for the newspaper’s want ads.
James Huffman formerly of Mt Vernon was arrested by Columbus police on Fourth and State streets after being traced by Sheriff Woolfson. He faces Knox county larceny charges from a May grand jury indictment. Huffman will be arraigned before Judge Jewell in common pleas court on Monday.
Newark liveryman Elmer B. Jones located and recovered a sorrel mare stolen last Thursday after consulting a local clairvoyant. A man named Huffman hired a horse and piano box bogey claiming a Hanover trip to find his girl, then vanished. The medium predicted Columbus as the landing, where the mare was recovered at the Brown livery stable. A reward totaling 190 was offered, with 100 for the horse and 90 from Jones and county.
A new stage work titled The Great Gambie debuts this season from playwright Jerome K Jeromé. The production promises witty dialogue and bold characters, celebrating innovation in contemporary theater.
Romulus Cotell, once sentenced to life for the Stone family murders in Tallmadge, secured parole after two years as a trusted inmate at the Ohio State Sanatorium. He was released to Columbus by train, with plans to move to Chicago to rejoin his brother. Cotell led an arrest‑free stay, had weight gain, and faced past investigations and conflicting claims about his guilt and confession.
The Ohio Fish and Game Commission reports a twenty year best in restocking with nearly 200000 live fish from Lake Erie placed into state waters. Six thousand Hungarian pheasants distributed statewide with eggs shipped for hatching. Ring neck pheasants showing good mating. quails thriving. Transplanting Erie fish praised. future plans aim for rapid, productive expansion.
Hundreds of drivers of various vehicles received a thorough drill on observing the street tram e ordinance along Mt Vernon streets especially South Main Tuesday. Police stationed at corners enforced rules while many complied. several were turned around at corners after ignoring instructions. Strangely about half the violators were Mt Vernon residents who drive frequently. No arrests were made as the day focused on training.
Deputy Sheriff Moss reports Charles Smith caught robbing Murray Smith home south of town after morning. Officers found tools and soap in his possession and a stolen gold watch chain identified by Mrs Hervey Stith. Smith pleads guilty to petit larceny, fined $100 and 90 days in Dayton workhouse.
The semi annual election of officers was held Tuesday evening by Quin daro Lodge No 326 LO O F. The officers elected were Noble Grand John B. Lloyd and Vice Grand L L Baughman. Installations will occur during July with the appointed officer to be chosen by the noble stand at installation.
A fragmentary report places Cadell of Ottawa, Hannan, previously of the Oly, at a local gathering in Seiad Wednesday with relatives including MC Verton, Mim Ty Wontralt, and Tomity. The note mentions Caslinetom High school and Ste Weettull's brother as a participant in the event.
A garbled, OCR style passage appears to describe a covert group influencing global affairs. It mentions a foundation monitoring a project, potential control over wealth, and uncertain intentions. The text remains unclear on names, places, or concrete actions due to severe transcription errors.
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