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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
A speaker argues that not all corporations lack humanity, noting many are composed of kindly and well intentioned people. The piece recounts a Columbia company’s decision to retire aging mules rather than sell them off, illustrating humane treatment and careful consideration of workers and assets.
The piece discusses Gen Wood and W Cameron Forbes guiding a Philippine mission. It argues public hearings show calls for independence while privately seeking U S protection. It notes mixed motives across Spanish blood Orientals and politicians, questioning truth in claims. It predicts Uncle Sam will steer policy to his own interests.
In a account from Montasas Retail Public Ledger Philadelphia, a man recalls being accustomed to stock taking and is outraged by a lynching over cattle rustling. Also an advertisement notes a 32 volt Hoover electric weather repairer for sale at 6 South Main Street Mt. Vernos.
A fashion house survey notes the suit regaining prominence this year with clinging fabrics and coats showing Mandarin influence. Crepe de Chine fabrics in high color appear with ribbons and three-pleat suits. Loome coats, capes, and matching skirts pair with crepe de chine bodices, while black and navy dominate. English tweeds appear in grave tans. Street dresses keep straight lines with lightened materials and organdie accents. Some pieces feature fine embroidery and black or navy braids.
The article describes varied ribbon designs for spring gowns including broad panels on dress sides and narrow panels under the hem. It highlights a georgette model with a wide brocaded ribbon bodice, shirrings of narrow ribbon, and a sash made from crepe de chine with oriental print. It notes ribbon belts, floral wreaths, and decorative bags with brown taffeta panels and satin edging.
Jewelry description highlights hose corals in round gold medallions to be used as pendants on a black milk neck ensemble with bracelets of black enamel and matching small medallions.
The K of P band may move its concert from Saturday evening to another weekday. A committee will decide the final day, with Wednesday or another evening as possibilities. If the public favors Saturday, the program stays there. otherwise a change will be made. Many attended last Saturday on the Public Square and more may come from long distances.
A Knox County Farm Bureau meeting of club leaders will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 8 L Anderson on Hast Vine Street to discuss summer plans. Speakers include Mr. B Boohn and Mrs Hulda Horet of Columbus. There are 22 boys and girls clubs under the bureau, the most formed in a single year since the idea began. Most clubs are expected to be represented.
Knox county surveyor reports crowds at the courthouse as state highway crews prepare to build a new pike from Amity to Loudonville. About 26 inmates from the Ohio penitentiary start erecting a stockade camp near Amity, while other former shop workers join the highway project for the summer. Ground leveling and preparation proceed as material arrives for breaking ground soon.
Grover Bolt of near Walnut Ridge received five years in the state penitentiary for an act described as parallel to a royal crime. Bolt had been guardian of two nephews living in Richwood near Walnut Ridge. The case parallels the tale of princes in the tower but did not end in the nephews’ deaths.
Crime case details describe Bolt pleading guilty to attempted murder of two boys to seize insurance money. Text mentions the older boy resisting starvation and eventual assaults. Names and full context are fragmented and unclear.
In a heavy storm on the Sapte Duda, Zaher and Vidovich went overboard. Zaher saved Vidovich by pulling him toward the rail and sacrificing his life. Vidovich perished after declaring his aid was done.
A faulty police report describes a case in Oakland involving a six year old boy and a resident named Hinckley. The document notes concerns over an attempted order and supervision, tied to a guardian's appeal for help during an alleged administrative matter.
Two inmates John Cohen aged twenty seven and Charles Bebleger aged twenty six escape from a state prison by hiding in a large packing box labeled whows. They were loaded into a freight truck at a freight station when the box opened and they jumped out. Police investigations and searches followed as authorities reported the incident from Pittsburgh Pa.
Newark Pastimes forfeited a game against Utica Sunday after a collision left Rambo with a gash and Richardson suspended. President Hamilton of New Cameratown planned to urge Utica to retire from the league following the incident and game forfeiture.
At Mt Vernon Judge No 140 B PO Bike meeting a contract was approved for the World at Home and Pollock Bros Amusement Company to perform in Mt Vernon the week of July 25 26 under Elk lodge auspices The company ranks among the largest in the country with thirty cars and features including a seaplane whip ride and other shows plus riding devices and concessions
Robert Burris 16 was arrested for riding a train illegally in Kansas City area. Detective Shiymaker detained him after the incident in Rosedale Kansas. Burris was placed in juvenile custody awaiting investigation with his father Samuel Burris contacted for travel funds.
Officials of The Buckeye Building and Loan Co report robust safeguarding of funds with strict precautions and daily audits. The company states its accounting is accurate and its officers and auditors monitor all transactions.
SAPP A CANDIDATE IN FIRST WARD states candidate Sapp will run for councilman in the First ward on the Democratic ticket at the coming primary. Sapp is described as well known across the city in political circles.
Mr 8 0 Silliman of Fredericktown visited here recently with Mrs Arthur Jewell and others. Several local residents hosted and were hosted by relatives in nearby towns including Dayton Ithaca and Toledo. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Ray Bishop, Rev Hogans, and Mr and Mrs Frank Landrum among others.
A garbled weathered notice mentions Edwant Mra and Dayin from Jackson with relatives visiting in Bucyrus. It notes Mr Jones, Mr Ham Rino, Teresa, Charles Kirkwood, and Mt Ver Qo with mentions of oil and gas plans and moving residences.
A jumble of local social updates from Eagle Grove and nearby towns recalls visits from relatives and friends. Names such as Willy Peon Mayd Rechtel Mine Hall J N Montgomery A C Wincrartiner Roy Shira and others appear with trips to Sistersville Washington county and Manito. The Eagle Grove Country Club hosted a pleasant gathering at Cyran Oldaker residence with refreshments provided by a list of local hostesses.
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