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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary text presents a notice from Mt Vernon postal service rate schedule and classifying lines for obituaries resolutions of respect and cards of thanks priced at five cents per line. The wording suggests a small town newspaper masthead style advertisement for subscriptions and classified rates.
The Banner will shift to a cash in advance system starting April 1 as extending credit under postal law caused confusion. Most subscribers paid in advance. those not paid up must visit the Banner office or mail payment before April 1 or be dropped from the mailing list. Arrears subscribers should settle accounts promptly to ease the transition.
Article analyzes Rep Fulton of Licking county proposed gerrymander bill creating a Fourteenth district with Muskingum Licking Coshocton Knox Morrow and Richland counties totaling 274862 people and a Democratic majority of 980 votes in 1908. It questions the need for a gerrymander and notes current Democratic strength and potential harm.
Senators Mooney and Cunningham Hayes along with Representative Cowan call for consolidating agricultural agencies to stop triplications costing nearly 390000 yearly. They urge vetoing waste while urging the Twaningham bill for unified management amid overlapping duties and funding concerns.
The Ohio governor appoints Representative Oliver J Thatcher of Wilmington and Edith Campbell of Cincinnati to lead a public school survey commission aiming for an unbiased assessment. William J Allendorf of Sandusky handles administration. A NYC municipal research bureau will provide survey experts as the commission undertakes a major state education inquiry.
John Deyo of Gladwin Michigan credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a twelve year skin ailment after $400 in doctors’ fees. The ad touts quick, permanent relief for most skin diseases and promises help for bleb and baron or braives. Sale price is 25 cents, recommended by G R Baker & Co.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Chas Stull on March 11. Mrs Mary Shaffer plans to move to her daughter's home this week. James Workman remains in frail health. David Ross Emily and John Nynart family visited Chas Anwiller near Danville. Wm Carpenter family moved to John Nynart's farm for the coming year. Workman purchased four fine dairy horses.
An ad promotes Teno and King New Life Pill, claiming regularity and rapid relief by stimulating the liver and removing poisons from the body. The text includes misspellings and unclear phrases but presents a medical remedy pitched by Baker & Co.
Brandon notes list Sunday services with lectures by Rev. KM Lelenew on “Hammency of the Lord's Second Comilry” and Rev BH Leleure on “Christ's Twofold Appearing” plus a question box inquiry period, Wednesday praise service, Homer Sunday School at 1 am, preaching at 11 and 7 pm on topics “Many Need of a Refuge.” Thursday prayer meeting ongoing.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a world renowned cough remedy. It claims over three million bottles used last year and offers a money back guarantee if it does not help coughs colds throat and lung troubles. A testimonial from J J Owens of Aliondale Ohio praises its effectiveness. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 at G R Baler Co.
Former Missouri governor Alexander Dockery secures a position within the Postence Department, marking a notable career shift. Details on duties and term not provided.
Washington March 13 Senator Lee Overman chairman of the rules committee urged President Wilson to withdraw the nomination of Dr Charles P Neill as labor commissioner He asked for a personal protest and said he would supply reports from the Bureau of Labor on southern conditions for inspection by the President Also in Albany Dr Austin Flint renewed a prison ring charge and alleged Colonel Scott controlled Matteawan Hospital in a bid to aid Harry Thaw case
John Dantes, alleged arson trust chief, admits setting more than 20 fires in Chicago after a seven hour inquisition. He named 40 members of the ring, claiming $500,000 in insurance proceeds. Authorities plan warrants for business leaders, insurance adjusters, and incendiaries. Danites and Fink denied prior associations.
City, March 13. Reverend Theodore Hanson of the Methodist church led clergy in action against a saloon in Kansas City. Police reportedly did not act. Hanson stated he will not drink while any liquor is sold in Kangas City. Prosecution sent the proprietors to court.
Al Hill, a Camp wines factory workman, was badly cut on the left wrist Wednesday afternoon while handling a freshly made cylinder. A deep gash required several stitches after the wound was dressed by Dr. B. Deeley.
Detective Robert J Foster, a National Erectors Association investigator, goes on trial for allegedly assaulting Frank M Ryan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, after a delay of more than a year. The incident dated January 27 1912 occurred as a federal grand jury probes the dynamite conspiracy case affecting Ryan and other officials already indicted and convicted.
Robert B M Pett formerly president of the First National Bank of Washington New Jersey was moved for trial in the United States District Court. Pett indicted for misusing bank funds pled not guilty after humorously postponed hearings.
Arrangements are set for a debate between Creighton University of Omaha and the University of South Dakota tomorrow night. South Dakota will support the affirmative and Creighton the negative side on the question Resolved That the Sherman antitrust law should be repealed.
More than a thousand public school teachers and education enthusiasts occupy Columbia for a naval convention of the South Carolina State Teachers Association. The formal opening is this evening with sessions and department conferences starting tomorrow led by president K C Burts of Greenville and featuring prominent educators addressing the meetings.
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