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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
4
Forty five conscientious objectors in Texas received twenty five years' imprisonment for refusing noncombatant war work. The court noted their actions as antiwar propaganda and deliberate interference with national purposes. The verdict aims to deter others from shirking during a time of need.
Reporters describe visiting Russians who fled war prisons and tour America. They depict Siberian towns as independent republics with rapid government changes and volatile public debates. A Kerensky orator earns praise, then a Bolshevik speaker sways votes, followed by an independent agitator, ending with a crowd electing a local leader amid chaos. The account mocks chaotic governance as childish and unstable.
Report of a meeting in Hoeldelbors where German officials discussed wartime shortages, civilian suffering, and sanitary crises. The note cites executions and a deteriorating home front with famine, disease, and discontent among soldiers and civilians.
A fragment notes suffering in war zones with driven cattle facing starvation and disease. The terse line depicts distress in the rear and the harsh conditions endured by livestock. Names and places are not provided in the readable text.
The Kaiser’s jailed ally Frang von Rintelen, held in a New Jersey prison for fomenting strikes in U.S. munitions plants, prompts no new German reply after Secretary Lansing’s sharp note. The piece mocks Germany’s stance on international law, noting Paris-like rhetoric while US hostage numbers and exchanges loom in a likely German advantage.
The article reports on a Chicago convention of the Anwrivan Medicat association and Th ity, unanimously supporting universal military training. It argues that despite health concerns about youth fitness, drafted soldiers gain physical and mental benefits, though fears of harm and compulsory service persist.
The message honors the Fourth of July as a universal faith of liberty shared by Americans at home and abroad. It envisions the United States guiding freedom globally, with calls to uphold democracy and celebrate national birthday and heritage.
The St Vincent de Pauls high school held its commencement in the parish auditorium as five girls Bertha Durbin Remesary Braggins Lucette Andreas Henrietta Leblatret and Helen Trainor graduated. Eighth grade certificates were awarded and seniors prepared essays on Catholicity in Ohio reflecting church histories and diocesan topics.
Mrs Mary Huff aged about zero years died at 10 80 o'clock on a Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs Hort Stinomers home on the North Liberty road of cancer after six months illness. Survived by son Lewis in Iowa and Charles and David who live near Fredericktown and one daughter Mrs Stinenvets.
William, a high school aged son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Laymon of How ard, was injured Wednesday morning when his hand lacerated an artery and vein. He was rushed to Vernon Hospital for treatment and stabilization.
Granges across Kos Vornty report investments in government securities. Berlin grange held a meeting with members discussing library work and new members. Middlebury and Morris granges reported on community projects, with Green Valley noting increasing attendance and participation.
A local meeting reports several new members joining the Myrtle Hill Club as it completes a formalization of its committee. An upcoming schedule includes a Friday night talk, a Saturday event, and a Sunday gathering with speakers. The group urges support for party initiatives and a broader community role.
William Tush sang The Battie Cry and quote Freedom in a discussion at Knox county event. The program closed with a remark about "Amorica" as the crowd heard about preposition on Word tex at Nex Meyers store. Harry Murtiugh went to Columbus Monday night to join the army after meeting navy requirements.
A baptismal and birth notices section mentions Lach Leber of Houlh OF Ye ally and Hickry Murtaugh, son of Mrs Mary Murtagh, travelling to Columbus to take the final examination for a state examination program.
The funeral for Mrs. N C Hookway, who died Tuesday at her home in their township, was held Thursday at Friendship Church. The service left from the home at Hovlock. She was a resident of the local community.
Funeral services for Andrew Vena scheduled for Thursday at 4 30 in the afternoon at Calvary Baptist Church led by community mourners and church members.
W V Rugs, a former shipmate of M i Bendel, has arrived overseas and is listed as a hospital steward in the United States Navy. Bendel recalls their long Navy service together. Mr and Mrs Fred Colle and Mrs Long with daughters Marcella and Mirman departed by car for Athens to attend Ohio University commencement.
An advertisement extols a0004 blood cleansing tonic promising full physical development plus removal of scrofula and impurities. It asserts the remedy purifies blood, improves vigor, and offers free medical advice via the Medical Director at 20 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga, urging readers to obtain a bottle today.
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