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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented plea warns that the nation’s future hinges on producers and manufacturers conserving food. Citizens urged to wear old clothes reuse houses and prioritize home gardens. The piece laments waste and calls for all families to contribute to food production to avoid disgrace.
A wartime dispatch describes soldiers facing harsh conditions and dwindling morale. British medical and intelligence reports note stunted development in younger prisoners due to prolonged captivity. Amid trials, veterans urge perseverance as the Allied cause presses toward victory.
A damaged, fragmentary wartime reflection questions German policy and responsibility for the world wars. It contrasts perceived Allied guilt with calls to condemn militarism and dueling culture. The piece hints at espionage exposure and public memory shaping postwar blame.
A garbled OCR style report outlines ongoing city events involving a bell, threats to perform duties, and discussions about removing an old post. It mentions council members and a plan toward a quieter environment and a shift in civic leadership.
Fragmented OCR text describes internal turmoil as Martan is elected president of the Humane Society. Lichnowsky’s confession and tangled references to Germany, mediation, and political maneuvers hint at broader national concerns. The piece weaves names and events, but clarity is limited by illegible material.
Washington reports proposed legislation altering Federal Reserve structure and powers. Reforms include director elections, national bank fiduciary limits, new dollar denominations, reserve requirements, and officer prohibitions on personal loans. Proposals aim for equal regional representation and broadened participation in bank governance.
The text discusses penalties for misapplication of funds and credits by officers or employees, noting that penal provisions exist for national banks but that federal law does not yet cover similar subject matter for the Federal Reserve System. It mentions overcertification and misappropriation as key concerns.
The Hew biunscipal Wallis tale recounts Mayor Ball raising funds to install a flag, pole, and cover for the municipal building. A crowd contributed about 60 cents to a dollar each, enabling purchase of a flag and related expenses with waterworks and pole arrangements coordinated locally.
Vial of Novi Maln travels to Balt Like City Utah for Navy yard work. W A Sileoti returns home to South Main Street after treatment at Wowphal in Columbus. Mye Jolie MNe or Pretericktown spent time in Mt Vernon.
The Knox County draft contingent, led by Roy Weed, traveled by train from Newark to Chillicothe for induction. Weed described the journey, the reception, and the arrival at camp at 2:30 PM, noting overcoats and attire provided and the high spirits of the Knox County boys.
Frank Glover, a caterer, was arrested Monday in Newark by Oliver Melvey for defrauding a livery stable. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Holt and was fined 110 dollars plus costs. Glover had hired a horse and buggy from Merriwan & Co but drove the horse to Newark and was stopped Friday by owners Midwin Tebbe and son while visiting relatives.
May 11 graduation exercises at Trine Haven High featured an address by exGovernor Willis and music by the MOE Orchestra. The program included pieces such as Public Opinion and Liberty and Justice with class orations by students and a class address by Governor Willis.
Washington March 1 The four notes of government operation have closed and received from the government. The loans for advance graphics on government comparisons were announced today by Director General McAdoo.
Ottawa lists show Ohioans among reported Canadian casualties. Grinnell Illinois native and Leetonia resident J Quinell are named as severely wounded in today’s casualty reports.
An old advertisement touts S S S as a universal remedy for impure blood and waning strength. It claims the tonic cleanses blood, renews energy, and restores vitality, urging readers to obtain bottles from druggists and request free information from the Swift Specific Co.
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