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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
The Banner notes a shift in wartime fashion as women increasingly adopt uniforms or uniform-like attire. Housemaids, bankers, and Red Cross workers accept caps, aprons, and overall looks with pride. Designers acknowledge a decline in frippery, predicting uniforms may outlast the current conflict while khaki shades and French-inspired tones appear in spring and summer outfits.
A house belonging to A. M. Reinhower burned to the ground after a chimney burned out. Damage estimated at $400 with no insurance. The article also includes unrelated notes on bird processing and fashion remarks from the Loula Post-Dispatch.
A fragment discusses the Bornean weapon the mandau or head tak ee a heavy thick bladed cut Jaga about twenty to thirty inches long. It notes the blade edge rests to the ground from the right side and the left side is lightly concave with a slight rightward curve for a gouging cut. Only two Mrekes can be dealt with from right to left downward and left.
A reflection on successful men who possess thoroughness and the habit of tracing thoughts to conclusions. It contrasts those who know basic rules like two plus two equaling four with those who fail to push reasoning to its final outcome, touching on the mindset required for reaching true conclusions.
A week long Church Workers Institute opens at the Presbyterian church today under Rev. Robert B. Pugh of Columbus and other instructors. Sessions run 1:30 to 4:30 daily with diplomas from the International Sunday School Association for completing 15 of 20 periods. Evening sessions are free and open to the public with a stereopticon demonstration.
Hon. Minnick, once employed at the local Pennsylvania shops, sails for France in early July with Co. A, 9th Regiment, reserve engineers' corps of Pennsylvania. The unit, mainly railroad engineers from the Pennsylvania lines, totals about 8,800 men across nine battalions. They will carry 21 stretcher bearers, 20 ambulances, and hospital corps, plus 500 tons of American material to support French supplies. Minnick, who left Mount Vernon three years ago for Philadelphia, notes it is home duties.
Sheriff Walter B. Mossholder went to the Kokoaluig river near West High atreat bridge Sunday after 10 complaints from residents about a party of four men and boys. He broke up the gathering and took the girl to her home.
The Y M C A camp at Cavallo hosted Visitors Day with a morning routine followed by afternoon postponements. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jay Duke, Mr. and Mrs EO Herron and daughter Cornelia, Mr. and Mrs A A Dowd, Mr. and Mrs Pred Buhrh, Mr. and Mrs Ki AYers, Bilas Parr, Ming Dorothy Boerce, Ty S Bogardus, Curtin Mult er and Mikson Pauline and Lucille Ainish.
Knox County Milk Producers discuss raising milk price from 18 cents per gallon. Harry Ward argues the four cent increase is needed due to higher feed, cow costs, and labor, while RM Jewell opposes the move though favors some rise. No action yet. further discussion planned.
The regular meeting of Pleasant Joanke will be held Friday evening with a note about the annual roll call of Fair view Christian church on Sunday July 1 a basket dinner and sermon by Dr J Burnett of Dayton are planned all members urged to attend those unable to be present are asked to send a scripture verse for reading.
Wayne Lodge No 203 Knights of Pythias held a memorial service in Ankenytown on June 25 honoring 26 deceased members since 1888. Rev H H Miller of Mt Vernon delivered the address as about fifty lodge members and local burials attended.
Mt Vernon horseman Billy Magers in Frank Callahan stable took second money with Willow Mac in a 2:16 trot at Bay City Michigan among eleven starters. Marion hosts Little Grand Circuit five day meeting starting Monday with daily three races and a $1000 purse stake. Red Cross Day will allocate gate receipts. John H Dillon New Haven purchased trotting gelding W A Snyder 2.14%4, to be raced by Billy Fleming after exchanges with George Garlinghouse.
A curious exchange where a child asks why cotton is stuffed in a car and if it hurts. The reply hints at a loop of information and caution, with a puzzled tone and domestic setting.
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