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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

2

Berry Named for Big State Job as Securities Commissioner

Patrick A. Berry of Mt. Vernon is named assistant commissioner of securities in the Ohio state banking department, a step toward his future as commissioner when the new law takes effect June 30. The three year term carries a 4000 dollar annual salary, with the post creating a key semi judicial role and reflecting Cox administration plans in Knox County and across Ohio.

Columbus Patrick A. Berry Mt. Vernon Blue Sky Bureau State Banking Department W. H. Tomlinson Dayton Cox Judge Berry Securities Ment Cox Pum Mivelower Berry Gov. Cox Knox County Ohio Atte Blue Sky

German Plotto Abduct St Louis Munitions Magnate

Springfield Mo June 6 plans to abduct a St Louis munitions maker as part of a German conspiracy to disrupt supplies were confessed to prosecutor Paul O Day by J Piersol one of six men held over the disappearance of Lloyd Ket 14 month old son of banker J Holland Keet Authorities had said the six confessed to other plots including abducting and holding for ransom jeweler C A Clement The prosecutor searched the countryside for the child hoping to return him tonight

Apsaci Springfield St. Louis Paul O'Day J. Piersol Lloyd Ket J .Holland Keet O'Day Piersol C. A. Clement

Practical Health Hint Medicinal Value of Apples

Practical health note extols apples as brain food and aid to digestion. It cites apples' sugars and nutrients improving liver function and mouth cleanliness while warning against fears of dyspepsia. The guidance emphasizes ripe juicy apples before bed as harmless to delicate systems.

Walnut’s Worth Elevates Ancient Claims to Nutritive Power

The article contends walnuts outrank acorns and other staples, noting ancient reverence and modern studies that rate walnuts as highly nutritious, potentially comparable to meat. It praises the nut for strength and fat content, with the Manchester Guardian cited as valued source.

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Modern Plays and Playwrights Echo Fragmented Stage Talk

A fragmented text discusses modern plays and a playwright named in a stylized, antiquated voice. It mentions act structure and themes of faith hope and clan loyalty in a dramatic context. The exact wording is garbled, but the intention suggests a commentary on dramatic form.

Areas Likely to Be Theaters of War and Road Building Plan

A detailed national plan outlines wartime areas likely to host operations and urges caution on new public works. It covers price controls, economy measures, and a cautious approach to road building for military purposes, with areas including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and western states highlighted as potential theaters.

Weahington Council of National Datehue National Defence Conference Germany Pational Council Couneil Consell Deller Baker Houston Lkely Mhode Toh Miloe Cilamatire Ver- Mit Maccwelmactty Coyjuccticut Twatk Prent Chempake Bay New Jevees Venievanla Marylou Vircluth North Warotton Delaware California Oregon Washington Texas New Mexico Acinona Great Lakes Oho Indiana Michigan Milneis Wisconsin Minhowotn

German Sub Skipper Sparses Sailor After Sinking

Douglas Duff, fourth officer of the steamer Phracta, survivor of a German submarine attack on April 27, describes being hunted at night three hours after the sinking. Duff says the submarine commander threatened to kill him and asked questions about the destroyed ship and destination before leaving him to fate. He was rescued twelve hours later by a French fisherman.

London Douglas Duff Duff

Army needs generals merit based promotions

Washington officials project a new national army with about twenty nine rosers generals and over one hundred brigadier generals. The structure envisions thirty six divisions each with one major general and four brigadier generals as the president may appoint officers on merit and the policy aligns with France and England's trend of advancing younger leaders.

Washington National Army War Department Army oMcor France England

Pegiotation N Knox Go Totals Show High Exemption Claim

Monroe and Pleasant Town ships report 2,108 young men, over sixty percent claiming exemption. Unanimous sentiment noted with some sidelights on the matter.

Knox GO Monroe Pleasant Townships Bertin Ag Brown Aitier Olay Martinsburs Clinton Claton Ci Cottage Dumbter Hamar Yu Genterburg Harrison Volt Howard Jackson Jefferson Liberty Milford Miter Morgan Morris M Middlebury Pike Flensant A Ar Pleasant Daten Danville Buckeye City Gann Firat Pirar Bo Serond Wayne Tee Hred'ktown

Knox county registers surge beyond quota on Registration Day

Unofficial counts show Knox county exceeding theoretical registration by over 750 with 21 year old men signed under selective conscription. Officials report delays in official tallies while noting exemptions mainly due to dependents and one baptismal creed case.

Knox County Board of Selections Ofelock Trelig County Board of Elevtigna Tie Board of Elections Pleasant Township Wil Ton Doe Judieldt Valtiy Vikoroth Wayne Township

Local Residents Move About on Various Assignments

Local residents and visitors are reported on business in several cities. Perry Norrick and H M Blocher travel for work, Judge Lewis B Howek holds court in New Philadelphia, and Dale Porter visits relatives in Brinkhaven.

Perry Norrick Howard Tieaday H. M. Blocher Monafeld Busines Jamen Lee Belmere Nigeon Harley Cg, Lea South Mechanic Street Lewis B. Howek Court of Appeals New Philadelphia Dale Porter Brinkhaven Dora McCloy Columbus William HH. White North Main Street Robert Cole East Vine Street Lancaster Hugh Terrell East Vienna M. & Si Hospital P. J. Parker East Chestnut

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