Credit Man Should Aid Retailers in War Times
Fred T. Jones of Cleveland addressed the National Association of Credit Men in Kansas City warning that retailer success hinges on credit men’s service. He urged constructive customer relations and integrity to build mutual confidence, comparing credit to a family physician and urging cooperative efforts to resolve disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Banner
Kansas City
National Association of Credit Men
Fred T. Jones
Cleveland
Sheep and leather demand spur Dixie butt into trade
A Wandering Farm and Fireside passage cites a renowned sheep authority arguing that southern states stocked with idle lands could produce enough leather and mohair to meet U.S. demand. The piece contemplates combining tufts into products while urging prudent trade policy and a banner ad plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
United States
Letters From a Destroyer’s Sailor in European Waters
A nephew of Jay Seavolt of North Sandusky shares an eight year voyage aboard an early American destroyer. The letter, sent via London, describes health, duty, and a vow to “beat the enemy” as part of the first flotilla to reach European waters.
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Jay Seavolt
North Sandusky Street
J. Fr. Critchfield
Vernon
United States
Daily Banner
Kina
Howe
Wanierer
Critey
Davie
Cate General
London
England
Bladensburg Presbyterian Missionary Society Meeting Summary
The Bladensburg Presbyterian missionary society met Wednesday at Mrs. Virgil Wolfe’s home with about twenty members. Mrs. Jessie Rice presided. Maude Howell of Newark attended. Devotions by Mrs. Lena Porterfield, hymn sing, talk on “The Freedman” and sermon notes followed. Next meeting at Lem Colgin’s home with refreshments by Mrs. Wolfe.
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Bladensburg
Soclary
Poclery
Lem Colgin
Loatert
Mra Wolfe
Local Social Notes and Visiting Guests
Between Colinbus and Mt Vernon area households, residents and relatives are hosting guests and visiting kin. Mentioned are Hawkins, Talonshutt, Charlee Chitin, Meliride, Sparks, JoWnean, McBride, Mitchell, Parke, Spearman, Clatter, Hawley, Hood, Bird, and Hall among others with trips to Columbus, Alexandria, and Newark along with a Children’s Day program and a sick note for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Elolng Mitchell
Columbus
Mina Irene Parke
Sehool For the Deaf
Ie Hume
Minnie Boltinghouse
Mt. Vernon
Alex Bricker
Orlando Dumbauld
Pod
Clendeon Heleey
Mise
Elizabeth Clatter
Avrili Hawley
Ann
Dennis Clatter
Hayes
Bird
H. J. Hood
Orley Bird
Charles Bird
Hall
J Law
Newark
Social Notes from Monroe Center and Surroundings
Local residents recount weekend visits and family gatherings across Monroe Center and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs J I Needs, Howard Prager family, Roy McNutt, J D France, A L McCamont, Levi Scott, Trenids, Avchie Penier, Wiliam Johnson, and Helen Scott, with travel from Chicago and Mt Vernon. An Indiana letter reports crop damage from a severe hailstorm.
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Mra
Howard Prager
Academia
Roy McNutt
Anhkenytown
J. D. France
Mansfeld
George
Teo Trowds
A. L. McCamont
Brandon
Zanesville
Clarence’ Berger
Wiliam Johnson
Indiana
Rome
Mra SR. Weaver
J Wintta
Mt. Vernon
Helen Scott
Sete
Jenily
Milford Visitors Make Short Declared Trip
Mrs Olive Pollard and children visited Mr and Mrs A B Gantt and Mrs L Higgins and Mrs John Mitchel as Milford church held a two weeks meeting in Mount Vernon. Lyle Mitchell of Mount Vernon was visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Mitchell. H Bower returned home in Shreya after the Milford meeting.
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Olive Pollard
Vislting
A. BR
Gantt
Stra J
L. Higgins
Mra
John
Mitchel
Mt Vernon
H. Bower Haw
Bin
Shreya
Flist Milford Church
Lyle Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Albert Mitchell
Banknotes and Currency Defined in Historical Text
The passage explains that a banknote is a promissory note issued by a bank payable to the bearer on demand and secured by United States bonds deposited in the treasury. It contrasts currency as the circulating medium used as money, including coins and banknotes, and notes the distinction between banknotes and currency.
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United Statec
United Bru. Treasury
Suffrage Thrift and Knox County Racing Update
Article surveys suffrage thrift efforts led by Walter McNab Miller to boost local food self sufficiency through canneries and community markets. It also reports on Knox County horse training, listing horses, owners, trainers, and venues with progress toward grand circuit competition.
Young Wolf Captured Near Naples by Proctor Brothers
Naples area reports a young wolf captured by the Proctor brothers in the Hills West of Naples. The wolf was tracked to a hollow log and taken alive, marking a notable local wildlife incident in the region reported by Wolves TV.
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Heneva
Naples
Proctor Brothers
Wen
Ohio fair stakes and trotting plans aired at Croton or Columbus
Reports from Ohio tracks note Kornat training his horse and Pater Peiffer preparing for stake races at the fair. Prox Knight shows sensational trotting speed under Clay Montgomery as Captain Lanning Parsons sends Barala to Van Lake for the Columbus mile. C. G. Brown backs Re-Done and Repose, both top mares, while 2:23 trotting mile work signals strong season prospects despite past injuries.
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Knox County
Lake Hiawatha Park
R. B. Wilson
Mick
Frank Hedrick
Columbus
Cleveland
Loyal
Inez
Finn
Leopard Rose
Wilson
Hedrick
Lady Axworthy
Hot Shot
Mr. Hedrick
Charles Hawk
Pice
Trene Clout
Robert J. Groasman
George Puller
Columbia Mile Track
Olcott Axworthy
van Atta
Vilko
Jess Harris
Vanco
Newark
BM. Critchfield
Criteheld
Peter Peiffer
Kornat
Pater Peiffer
Aenin Thin Nen
Price
Jean Rinnhart
Thomas B. Bell
Proxy Knight
Croton Fair Grounds
Clay Montgomery
Clay
Lanning Parsons
Barala
van Lake
Columbus Mile
Thie
Sheta
Ohio
C. G. Brown
Ft Rooks
Repose
New York Sheriffs and Election Term Limits
The sheriffs of New York cannot be elected to a second consecutive term. The sheriff's duty is to carry out court processes against official delinquents during trial and after conviction. A re-election bid after defeat would place the sheriff in a paradoxical conflict with the court's process.
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New York
Nzaina
Mulling bin
Local Eagles Headed to Marion for State Convention
Four dozen Kokosing Aerie No. 760 delegates from Mt. Vernon travel with Barberton Ladies Band and Joe Hooker Post drum corps to Marion for the state convention. A parade led by Uncle Sam showcased new uniforms and a large banner as prizes for best appearance, largest delegation, and other events draw interest.
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Lodge of Eagles
Shout
Kokosing Aerie
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Ladies’ Band
Barberton
Joe Hooker
West Vine Street
Sam
Lodge
Palm Beach
Notice to Contractors for School Building Bids in Ohio
The Board of Education invites sealed bids by July 21 1917 for the construction of a brick shop and related work at a special school site in Ohio. Plans and specifications are available from the architect or clerk. Bids must be in sealed envelopes marked Tradeale Tracheo Building and include a bid bond or certified check of 1 percent of total profit. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of Education
Ieee
Thadenaburie Special School
Crerk
Harris nabUrEny
Ohio
Trandeal Toracheo
To & Rein
Hbudaneburke
Wna
Munpanien
Aenab
Rela
Aiding Sufferers Rosenwald Pledges 10 Percent Gift
Chicago report notes Julius Rosenwald of Chicago pledges ten percent of all contributions up to ten million dollars for war relief by November 1, 1917, with early signs of reaching two hundred thousand dollars from individual donors. The piece extols American Jewry for mobilizing funds, detailing diverse contributors from poor to affluent and highlighting the scale and efficiency of the fundraising effort.
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Chicago
John W. Schmidt
Cromwell Child
Kansas City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Beston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Hus Rosenwald
Ute
Thosenwald
America
Music aids typewriting at Colorado college
In Greeley Colorado State Teachers College instructors report music aided typewriting. Students in business courses type to ragtime and fox trot tunes boosting speed from about twenty five to thirty words a minute up to thirty five to fifty with fewer errors citing rhythmic guidance and improved accuracy.
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Greeley
Colo
State Teachers’ College
Fight for fair heels in Chicago shoe men protest height bill
Four hundred Chicago Shoe Retailers' association members traveled to Springfield to oppose a Kirby bill fixing women's heel height at one and one eighth inches as wartime economy. Resolutions claim most heels are two inches or one and two eighths, and warn changes could cause arch, leg, and spinal troubles.
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Chicago
Chicago Shoe Retailers' Association
Springfield
Associaon
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Credit Man
ADB
Missionary Societies
Monroe Center
Knox
Walter McNab Miller
Systra
Walter McNaby Miller
National American Woman Suffrage, Association
Miller
South
Boards of Trade and
City
Bine
Winatter
Mavon
Geih AL Ken
Columbia
Goldabura
8. C
Columbia, & C
Rotary Club
Massachusetts
Haut
Cambridge
Young Steppers
Ber
Cook
Knox County Children's Home
Tdes
Jailve Rosenwald
Ghiosgo Hae
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