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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
4
June 18 1918 report from American hospital in Paris notes nine tenths of wounded Yankees from Cantigny and the Marne expected to recover. Improvement cited from surgical methods prompt care and a shift to open fighting with rifle and bayonet engagements.
In Cuyahoga County Ohio groups of boys convert schoolhouses into headquarter camps for the Boy Scout Working Reserve. They live in cantonments and help farmers by weeding cooking, sewing, and other tasks. they are supervised by responsible adults and are praised for good behavior as a useful wartime summer program.
A fragmented critique argues Germany must secure postwar access to raw materials and markets. It contends imperial leadership resists change and questions whether any future concessions can restrain Prussian power. The piece cites Derature’s writings on the matter.
The United States continues rapid shipbuilding, reporting May launchings that outpace the prior year. May totals show 102,001 tons with 39 steel and 32 wood ships launched, capacity 344,450 deadweight tons. Navy and industrial momentum cited as evidence of a booming program.
A sermon by a German pastor cited by Secretary Landing alleged divine sanction for German imperial aims. A doctor of divinity reportedly claimed the will of God supports destruction of enemies, framing Christianity as aligned with the empire’s destiny and criticizing modern materialism.
The text discusses meat and beet rationing, pork and beef availability, and public guidance during shortages. It references Mr Hoover, weekly allowances, extended meat limits, and hopes that production and gardens will ease rationing as spring approaches. It notes consumer patience and the desire to eat pork and other foods as supply changes.
Government order forces discontinuation of Foon Exchange. Meeting scheduled Saturday from 4 to 6 at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss the action and settle outstanding bills. A family reunion plan is noted with attendees from Waterford and Went Point.
At Green Valley Grange No 361 a meeting held at the Jenkins home conferred the Third and Fourth degrees. Worthy Master BC Gordon presided as Hoy Jenkins led a program including the Star Spangled Banner and Liberty Hall. Forty three members answered roll call and an open meeting is scheduled for June 2 at the Cassell home with County Agent 8.1 Anderson to discuss important farming questions.
Victor Jacquet aged 1 year, son of Mr and Mrs Antoine Jacquet of Huntington, died Thursday evening after a brief illness from appendicitis. He leaves his parents, his wife and one son, with three brothers Loura and Ray Jacquet of Huntington, Victor Theodore of this city. The body was slated for funeral arrangements pending further details.
The body arrived at noon Friday from Newark where he died and was taken to the home of Gustavo Cornell on Ridgewood Avenue for funeral arrangements.
Mra. Anna Turkie of Alliance attends her daughter Minn Turkie's graduation at the i. B. parsonage. Mrs. Thomas Popham leaves for two weeks in New Castle with her son. Helen Turkie studies nursing in Pittsburgh. Ladies Aid Society plans a Wednesday lawn meeting at Mrs. George Douglas's home. Clayton Strong and wife celebrate their late mother's 95th birthday. June Brown attends Wooster commencement. Delegates attend Hipworth League convention in Gallon. W. G. T. A. Mower Mission met at Mrs. J. B. Foole’s. program held. Ming Saple Blue visits Mt. Vernon. Maria Barratt visiting her Vernon son Charles. Meredith family and Howard attend Children's Day at M. I. church. I. Monte returns from Hichwood. Frank Diehl injured at Zieg's country. stays with sister in Green Valley. Mary Rowley and family visit Chesterville relatives. Bart Kinkie and Mary Wiltel visit North of town.
A new train timetable for the Akron division is announced by George A Cheyney station agent Al comed, effective Sunday, June. Four trains run south and four north under the revised plan. Two trains numbered 644 and 045 are removed. another northbound train is piloted to arrive here. Luther A. Barre moves bowling alleys in South Main to rear of Ale billiard room. Salvation Army service led by Wesley Prey to be held Saturday at 7:50 pm on South Main Street.
A meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce Friday afternoon to discuss canvassing women for war bonds and aid. The plan aims to mobilize women to persuade others to buy bonds, with committee members named and preparations to begin Monday. Notable participants include Mrs. Ten Cote, Mrs. Zoli, Miss Heading tai, Frank Harper, Mrs. Congdon, Mrs. Wilton, and Mrs. Carroll Conard.
Flag Day observance occurred in Pennsylvania shops with employees gathering after noon. Program featured a speech by Rev Hilas 1 Miler and a pageant of ceremonial bugle calls and selections performed by named participants.
The piece lists multiple local residents and visitors in Bladensburg and nearby towns. It mentions a Regi Jay event at the Presby terian church, Mrs Adie Onturn, Merl Harling, and Mh Vernon visiting relatives, plus numerous others attending or returning from Newark and surrounding areas. Names and social visits dominate this fragmented notice.
City officials attended the funeral of Wilihint A. Brows, former mayor. Wholan Smith underwent an eye operation at Mt Vernon hospital to remove a foreign object. J B Strowl attended Socialist meeting in Canton as a 404 delegate to the Sovlattut state.
Primary races in Knox County feature contests for surveyor and representative. Republicans list candidates for surveyor and four for representative, with Democrats fielding two for representative and one for county surveyor. Other offices include coroner, clerk of courts, sheriff, auditor, commissioners, recorder, and prosecuting attorney with multiple names per party. Candidates include John H. Bone Leeran Briiton and several Republicans and Democrats vying for nomination in the upcoming primaries.
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