Last Long Mile Of All Days Harper Breaks Pace Record
Harper completes a grueling endurance section described as last long mile at a brisk pace of 130 steps per minute across 12 miles, marking a notable personal feat in a challenging day of training.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
7
Harper completes a grueling endurance section described as last long mile at a brisk pace of 130 steps per minute across 12 miles, marking a notable personal feat in a challenging day of training.
A transcript from the common pleas court recounts the charge against Virgil Harris brought by his wife, with a letter from an overseas defense sergeant read aloud. The piece then shifts to a vivid World War I marching tale of fatigue, cadence, and the soldiers’ drive toward distant duty and rest in France.
Thrift promoters urge buying thrift stamps at the Hickeye State Building and Loan Co Rankin Building 22 West Gay Street Columbia Ohio. The Buckeye offers savings accounts with high interest and on time deposits. Write or call for books and details.
Case appealed in Squire Harter's court where Cishten GO Hurger sued Knox Velyel Ice Cream Co and was awarded 107.28 dollars. A transcript was filed in the common pleas court Thursday. Sale ordered for portions of Henry II Greer's estate. probate court drafted order after report that no sale occurred under private sale. Real estate transfers noted: Albert J. Wolfe to J W Workman Buckeye City parcel for 500 dollars. Hradfeld to George Magenere in Howard for 17801 dollars.
The Loyal Women's class of the Vinton Grove Elurel plans a plant sale at the church basement Saturday evening June 18 to raise funds for the Red Cross. Proceeds support emergency requests and community relief efforts.
German females aged 14 and over who are not naturalized citizens must register as German alien enemies. Registration runs 6 a.m. June 17 to 8 p.m. June 26, except June 23, at the Mt. Vernon mayor’s office in Knox County.
Olio Wool Growers, meeting in Columbus on June 1, ask the government for permission to establish a dedicated wool house in Wheeling West Virginia to handle wool. They report wartime marketing hearings may reopen and urge members with wool on hand to hold until market plans are clarified.
A Huntington resident urges keeping Chamberlain's Cholera Morbus remedy at home. She recalls two children sick with cholera morbus in 1911 finding quick relief after using Chamberlain's remedy. The note emphasizes preparedness and timely medical aid.
A New York Times correspondent describes life near a French village where American troops are quartered. The provost marshal enforces discipline as cases involve thefts, mischief, and minor crimes among soldiers, while locals and soldiers recount incidents of bed billets and wood for fires, showing both humor and tension amid heavy army maneuvers.
A government inspected barrel of fresh pork was found five years after burial on the farm of former County Commissioner Henry rena in Hive township near Bre Oy. Mir Bergman unearthed the barrel while digging in theMS, near the Sapinsky river. The 500 pound barrel was identified as still in good condition and believed to have been buried near Marek.
A new Carrel-Deakin method tested at Camp Meade reports rapid improvement in empyema and pulmonary troubles among wounded soldiers. The treatment is described as successful within days where previous methods failed.
In a fragmented report a Ger MH of Berlallu named Fred Eager makes a hostile remark about Uaele Sam and Tai for the hulaer. The piece notes his alleged cold and county service status and mentions his marriage and family in a questionable legal context.
A federal food administrator in Ohio issues a statewide order to sharply limit beef use. Homes may not buy beef except Sunday noon serves at public eateries, with exceptions for public meals. housewives must follow the ban. The telegram instructs enforcement and cautions residents to obey.
A petition filed on August 24, 1018 in Tunerton County alleges tearing on Clinton township. The notice lists petitioner Thomas McMiljest and references a county administrator.
Quindaro lodge No S18 10.0 will hold memorial services Sunday afternoon at 1 o clock in hall with Judge J C Houck as principal speaker After services members will march to the cemetery to decorate graves of deceased brothers All members invited to bring flowers
In an Aes seria 00 fle Aebth event at Coltiniae of fer Teteriniek Keng Mts, residents of Holly Gilige prepare for a Friday affair. The meeting centers on a potential partnership with A. PGT and addresses local concerns.
A local birth notice records the arrival of newborns with family names and dates, noting joyous community greeting and well wishes from neighbors.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Tomatawk and Marines recruiting Indians, with garbled names and place references. It appears to describe recruitment efforts and a native individual or community, but details are unclear. The passage includes inconsistent spellings and nonstandard phrases, limiting precise reconstruction.
Fragmentary text reports Ohio planning troop movements with numbers 123 for Cincinnati and Akron. Mentions weights, racing terms, and World War II era slogans like War Stamp but details are unclear.
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