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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
4
The page lists inscription rates and notices including obituaries and cards of thanks. It notes a price of $2.00 per year in advance for subscriptions and mentions sections on obituaries and thanks cards priced at six cents. Local details reference Pigs County and the Friday May 7 1920 publication date.
A long, opinionated piece laments U S isolationism shattering as thousands of American soldiers die in France. It links the Balkan assassination to global war, argues for bipartisan peace and disarmament, and critiques Republican leadership and party control over the nomination. It warns of a November rout if a party candidate fails to unite the nation.
The piece argues Republican machine grooming in Ohio counties to elect state representatives and senators. It warns that electing Republican candidates would restore the 1919-20 era influence, sustain pro business legislation, and extend private interests lobby power, urging democracy to pick strong regional nominees.
The court affirmed the reform measures tied to state regulation and named a cashier in the automobile department while challenging the recent civil service constraints. It cites Ohio voters and the constitutional evil pore vice law as context, suggesting the court underestimates the public’s understanding.
Attorney General Price, Secretary of State Harvey Brith, and the Treasurer study Archer with their appointees are said to be involved in an almshouse inquiry.
The piece suggests Republicans fear a prision on progressive actions within the party and debates about funding political pressures. It notes Ohio GOP congressmen largely supported Harding but faced no great overexertion, while Woodrow supporters await a chance to stir fear and challenge the military candidate with a grievance and a stand patter.
Mt Vernon academy taxi driver Bixler was arraigned after breaking through a funeral procession from East High Street to West High Street at 12 45 today. Chief of Police Marker torrented him. he pled guilty before Mayor Tiger and received a five dollar fine plus costs.
The Mt Vernon Home Building Co. filed deeds with the recorder on Monday showing six transfers of property to the Mt Vernon firm. The filings indicate purchases of several parcels in the city, conveying multiple parcels to the Home Building Co.
Cincinnati May 4 Special to The Hannor Mr George W Betti and Mise Fourth Mrey both of Mt Vernon obtained a licence in Covington Ky yesterday afternoon.
An historical notice for the Muckeye State Building and Loan Co based in Rankin Building at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio. The ad emphasizes thrift and home ownership support with promises of financial assistance when buyers are ready.
Mrs Susie Armstrong, 79, Hind at her home 204 West Gambier Street, Tat hehe at midnight with a complication of dinvanes. Funeral services from her home Friday after noon at 2 o'clock, burial at Mound View Cemetery conducted by Hey B.C. Coburn.
The Knox county commissioners on Monday awarded contracts for bridge repairs and portage work. Payments listed include Orby Miller $91.95 for Mickley bridge, W. C. Whitney $30 for Durbin bridge, and Peter Weaver $80 for Harnhart portage in Miller township.
At a Mt. Vernon regular lodge meeting the building fund drive was launched with plans to recruit subscribers and a large tin stock order discussed. Exalted Ruler Thompson resigned as nominations were presented for a new ruler. In crime news, Ben Bailey and Harold Simpkins of the Ohio Power Co were arraigned on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing gasket rubber from the company building, with $00 value cited and a preliminary hearing set for May 6.
Vernon lodge No 140 BPO Elks will meet in regular session tonight to elect a new exalted ruler after Elvin Thompson resigns due to leaving the city May 17. Several candidates are reported, with a banquet planned after the business portion at 0:80.
Burglars broke into the McGhee granite works office on West Gambler Street sometime Sunday night or Monday morning. They gained entry by removing a large front window and stole a ranch coat two umbrellas and a pair of rubber boots. The loss was reported to the police on Tuesday.
Public notice states a charge above standard rates is not justified except for ball parks and certain venues where higher costs of handling and sales staff are passed to customers. The document reflects concerns over pricing practices by Coca Cola Bottling Works and the dealer’s charge.
Jefferson township board of education will meet tonight to vote on the five year text book Hat and discuss teachers' salaries for the coming year. Superintendent H G Knowles will explain the new tax law. Clinton township board also meets tonight to discuss the new actual tax law with County Superintendent J C Marriot. Master Mechanic FT Houston of the Pennsylvania shops visited Akron on business.
The Brink Haven high school will hold its commencement exercises Sunday night delivered by Rev Crawford. Commencement exercises are set for Friday evening May 7 at the Disciple church. The speaker will be Prof Martaou of Athens. Also listed is a farm for sale.
A new Moline Universal Tractor Model D promises to replace horses for most farm tasks. One operator with a 10-foot disc harrow covers 38 acres and 20-foot harrow 76, while a 4-cylinder overhead valve engine and electric start streamline work. The unit combines tractor and implement, reduces fuel use, and enables one person to do more work than two with an average tractor.
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