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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
7
A father attempted to obtain custody of his daughter while the mother promptly filed an application with the court seeking protective or custodial relief. The case moves through the family court docket as lawyers argue over guardianship and access rights.
Writs of habeas corpus were granted to Florence Parker for custody of Audrey Parker after a dispute with Milton Parker. Earlier Florence Parker won custody in another suit but the father previously regained weekend custody before a new habeas corpus sought to restore full custody. Additional actions include bank and mortgage cases in Knox county and wills of James R. McElroy and Irvin White.
At the regular meeting Timon Lodge No. 45 elected officers for the term O Guy Taylor as officer, Walter M. Riley as Y G, D N Warman as Prelate, C M Barber as M of W, H R Bell as M at A, John B Stonebrook as J G, J T Brotton as C G, H M Spangler as Pianist. The past chancellors pictures committee reported completion and will present them on Thursday night June 18 with a program and refreshments. Past chancellors urged to attend.
Chief of Police P. J. Parker was dispatched to the home of Mr and Mrs dward H Wentz at 3 North Jefferson Street where a broken latch suggested a break in neighbors reported an intruder. Parker investigated but found no theft or damage as the family was away.
June ends the tax year and the second half of 1918 taxes are due. Treasurer's books are open and property remains in the same name as December. If property was transferred, call early for partial or special receipts to gain more time and attention.
A new wireless receiver designed for aircraft uses a mirror to reflect wire flashes into the operator’s view, allowing reading messages rather than hearing them. The device avoids the ear piece interference with aircraft engine noise, a critical issue in flight operation.
A historical feature explains how early engineers captured solar heat to generate power, detailing methods of collecting sunlight and converting it to usable energy through reflective and conductive devices. The piece highlights inventive approaches and the era’s curiosity about renewable power.
The article surveys natural power sources including solar heat via mirrors heating water to drive engines, waterfall power from Niagara and Rhine, tidal pump systems, windmills with modern blade design, and Sir William Hamilton's earth heat proposal using deep bore holes to burn coal and convert heat to power.
The article discusses using coal's natural elements for power and saving mining costs. It notes plans to exploit coal at surface level and avoid underground extraction. Names such as C. G. Haase and W. Koons are mentioned alongside various travel notes and visits.
Peter Pifer rated top trotting bred colt with 2 07 4 miles, Peter The Great lineage, $500 service fee. Dam Ab lerton 2 08 4, sire of many champions. Prince AX powerful trotter, Axworthy Onward cross, breeding value high. Eagle Denmark Morgan bred coach stallion noted for general usefulness. Honfleur Percheron entry details and American Reg No 52453.
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