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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
5
A Pride afternoon event by the Women’s Unit gathered volunteers to conduct a pledge drive for War Savings. Led by chaired committees, numerous captains and members from multiple teams and households organized canvassing, collecting pledges and coordinating with local charity figures.
Sunday school presented a flag day program featuring songs and recitations on America and national symbols. West Point appointment for Kushal Vo Mantinin marked student achievement, while Jacquet funeral details noted Vietor Jacquet's Newark service at St Vincent de Paul Church.
Six men leave for military service in a terse report. Cummus 8 swing Jott satuediet Hemming bound for Vincouver Wish. John Collis with Donat Bell, and Marl Dorsey and Harry Buxton entrained at moon for mechanical training. ACH Vario to Suobury diy.
Harvey A. Moore, recently leaving work at the Vic Biaid hotel in Columbia, joins the Apollo concert orchestra for a nine week Chautauqua circuit. He departs Saturday June 22 to travel with the troupe, heading toward New England venues.
London May Correspondence of The Associated Press notes British American and French women at work in the war zone are pivotal to victory. The piece, citing Henry Johnstone, claims German women are not at front lines and praises hospital wards, Red Cross nurses, and YMCA helpers. It describes women balancing duties with appearances, maintaining neatness, and adapting to war hardships while remaining poised and productive.
Mt Vernon residents filled Pouth Mato street and surrounding alleys with flags and patriotic decor on Flag Day June 1. Merchants arranged windows to attract visitors while maintaining decor. Harry Hayes of Dentign University and Miss Mine N Hayes return home from Henderson Kentucky where she taught Bible schools this past year.
Wedding of Mr. George Kerett Reynalds and Miss Arrim Lactile Saddle of Heinkhacon Friday morning at the home of D. A. Longlin. Bridegroom employed by the Metinuylanta railroad. Congregational and Presbyterian groups host a youth party and readings with performers from local churches. D.A.R. sewing for orphans, etc. Social events include Kensington Club picnic and Clinton Ladies Auxiliary birthday gathering. Community notices include Red Cross and Montgomery Advertiser mentions of local families and visitors.
The Ohio State Fair management announced that Mrs. Surat Mute of Lisbon won the $10 prize for the best slogan to be used for this year’s sale at Columbus. Her entry “TVS YOUR FAIR” was the only winner among thousands. Other popular patriotic slogans included “Over The Top” and “Do Your Bit.” Preparations for the fair are underway with plans for aviation camp use by the government not interfering with the fair.
The D4 tiga contingent leaves at noon June 24 for Camp Sherman with Levering inducted. Koos county selects its group to depart from Mt. Vernon on the same day while the lead board runs. Vancouver, Wash, is noted in the dispatch with plans involving a broad coalition.
The article lists a Children’s Day program at the Presbyterian church on a Sunday morning. It names classes and participants across Primary and Cradle Roll departments, with recitations, songs, hymns, and prayers led by Mrs Brower, Elizabeth Hyde, John Jones, and others.
Short locals chronicle residents traveling to Cobun Baturdey ECS Welte and Center ten Sutuiriey Mea, with mentions of disease recoveries, hospital stays, and family visits. Notables include Mra St lather visiting Weer Heffernan, Mr. and Mrs. Hatt of Star Jun returning Saturday, and Camp Shepard visitors near Parrott, detailing movements across multiple local streets and towns.
A laboratory visit shows the making of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound used for women’s ailments. It describes herb sourcing, solvents, sterilization, pasteurization, and bottling, with testimonials from women helped by the remedy.
A garbled OCR passage describes multiple individuals including Lundborg and Lindberg related to Marine service attempts. It mentions toe cuts, injuries to a finger, and a hospital context with unclear dates and roles, referencing an employer I. HK Swiiiery & 20 and a Thursday afternoon event. The text remains fragments with no clear coherent事件 or confirmable names.
The cragul foser anieron we hiel Ai Woe WD holds at the Knox county library. A program will be given for the benefit of the infirmary residents on Thursday, June 2. A Wienerida tipper will be carved on the town of the Treaty.
A noisy Red Cross fundraiser auction features a humorous mustache auction and local figures bidding. Spectators recall past charity drives as the event proceeds with lighthearted bets and community support.
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