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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
8
The listing shows Fresh Eggs at 305 and 340 for Fancy No 1 Country Butter and 300 for No 2 Country Butter, indicating current selling prices. Other lines reference market rates for fried eggs and butter, reflecting coastal or rural pricing patterns.
Short locals report a flurry of city visitors and residents traveling to Mansfield Brinkhaven Columbus Gambier Mount Liberty and Newark for weekend business visits shopping and social events. Mentions include H W Hancock Charles Frys Kenneth Remy and Miss Beverstock with various hometowns.
Sunday incidents in Cheatervilla and nearby areas left several residents hospitalized or injured. Mrs Biste Tenpost of Soart Vers ion was taken to the M d& 8 hospital for treatment. Ray H. Murnett fractured his right arm while cranking a recently bought male mouse. William Pormbrook sprained his left ankle when a supporting object collapsed. The weekend events occurred on North Sundutalty street and involved local figures in church and community circles.
Mrs Jane Dusenbers died Sunday at her home three miles east of Millwood after a yearlong illness. She was 65, survived by husband Tannia, two sons Walter and Burrell, and two daughters Mrs Dalmar Winterringer of Danville and Mrs Robert Rodeheaver of Wathending. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at Riley chapel with Rev 0. S. Ford officiating.
By W F Allgire farmers are urged to report seed types and amounts for sale and to inquire about seed testing. The county office offers no charges to connect buyers and sellers. Farmers are encouraged to test seed corn and seed potatoes to improve yields and reduce defects.
The Rev Philip Wo Hull, recent graduate of General Theological Seminary, has accepted an invitation to become interim rector at Trinity Parish Columbus Me. He will begin work July 1, with visits in King here and other duties noted. Also mentioned are Judge Wilking 48 in the medical reserve corps, Provident W F Peirce of Kenyon college and other local social notes.
National American Woman Suffrage Association pledges 2,000,000 members to President for four wartime programs. Dr Ana Coward Shaw named chair of a National Defense women’s committee. Ca tts Association sends loyal services to President to aid food, agriculture, Red Cross, and alien assimilation efforts nationwide.
The Aero Club of America reports more than 3000 applications for civilian aviation and several hundred for naval reserve and coast patrol membership. Over 6000 applicants seek air service. Naval militia aviation will train at Bay Shore New York with marine battalions. A training school for college men is planned. A Yale aerial unit trains at the Curtiss school in Buffalo.
Joliet Illinois convicts in the state prison were pardoned or commuted to serve as farm laborers in Cook County. James E B Daley, once convicted of murdering his wife in 1905, received a commutation to a twenty five year sentence by Governor Dunne. The parole board released most due to demand for farm laborers and lack of supporters to obtain release.
About 100 Kokosing Aerie No. 760 Eagles members voted at a Sunday meeting to attend the state convention in Marion on June 21. A Pennsylvania Railroad train will depart at 8 am and return at 1 pm. The Barberton Ladies’ band will again be in the parade and a new uniform is planned for the Eagles.
The regular W F M S gathering of the M E church met Friday afternoon. Mrs Sockman preached, devotionals by Mrs Burger, prayer by Rev F C Anderson. Mrs Huntsberger led a program including readings and leaflets on topics such as heroism, a charitable handkerchief, and a medical college for Chinese women. Adjourned for social hour.
Word has arrived of the death in Windsor Colorado of Mrs Elien A Wells age 81 formerly of Mt Vernon. She leaves four sons X Wells B W Wells of Cleveland J W Wells of Fremont and W J Wells of Windsor Colo and a daughter Mrs Nelson Cullison at whose home she died. Mrs Wells moved to Windsor about three years ago from Lima.
A navy blue and white shepherds plaid woolen one piece features a collar cuffs and belt in white broadcloth. Blue straw accents and blue satin trim with rimmed buttons provide a refined office and laborer style description.
Advice argues flowers should be incidental to lawns and placed at the edges not in the center. The text emphasizes keeping lawns clear of garden beds to preserve the lawn’s integrity.
Advice on preserving milk quality in hot weather and illness stresses covering bottles with caps or glasses, refrigerating and avoiding unsterilized vessels. It advises board dishes, cooling utensils after washing, wiping bottle caps, and notes a low mood at the bottle top.
Cleaning and scalding milk storage, keeping drip pipes clear, and never storing milk in open containers. If illness occurs, boil bottles and consult health officials. Also describes an attractive blue gingham child’s apron with blue braid trim and a white muslin pocket featuring Bo Peep and her sheep.
A fragmented column mixes crocheting tips with fashion notes on blondes wearing green apple and purple outfits. A short humor piece shows a business man testing a boy named Jimny in a bank errand, while a physician discusses guarding against a warm climate.
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