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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
7
In Sherwood a debate on war pensions was held with a plan to raise the widow pension to 25 and adjust maximum benefits. The discussants, including Monk and others, addressed midtade widows and widows with multiple marriages, as a campaign moved forward.
Clerk Ts. O. Ryans of the oral exemption board sent a telegram to be heard Thursday morning. The investigation aimed to determine whether Arthur Williams, a registrant from here, failed to turn in a questionnaire willfully and whether he should be allowed to fill out another questionnaire.
The court considers complex prewar actions in the Stave of Ohio case involving Charles D. Mayden and A V Don ahey, with allegations of plunder and petitions to sell real estate as probate and municipal filings appear. The Associated Press dispatch notes German agricultural plans and a Rome institute inquiry that impacted American farmers during wartime.
A fragmented notice discusses saving money to aid government efforts. It names Liberty Bond and Theltt Stampa, linked to a building company in Columbus Ohio. It mentions an amount of 14 800 100 and five percent mild online deposits.
Rev D Coburn explains the Chest of Joash at evening services of the M P Church Sunday amid city window signs causing local concern. The campaign for members and funds will begin May 12 and close on June 28 with special features during the period.
The Banner reports that later editions provide more reliable updates and steadier daily coverage. Readers are urged to follow ongoing reports for accuracy as stories unfold.
Knox County Medical Society members bid farewell to Workman at the Hotel Cutty on Thursday night before his departure for Fort Ogiethorpe, Gu. About 20 society members attended the send off, marking a warm community send off for a fellow member.
A list from the local board names 12 men selected for military service this month for Camp Sherman with 44 alternates noted. The initial departure date was not set. Provost Marshal General approval is pending for the selection and discharges.
Three men from Knox county accepted for the mechanical course at Valparaiso University, announced by the local board on Thursday. Harold Dutt Thomas Sapp and Often Taker were listed as awaiting final selection for the nine months course in mechanics.
The 19cal board received instruction Thursday from the Highland Park board to induct Ches ter Martin into the military service and order him to report at the Columbia barracks.
Baal Muntor is recalled for service and will report at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri, where the draft location is now listed for the individual.
Mr and Mrs J B Sallybury along with Talitha Mellek and another relative attended the funeral in Natemantown on Tuesday for Prank Pran elico.
Knox county sales of War Savings Stamps total $260,589 since June 1, 18__, boosting Ohio's overall record. A bulletin from the campaign headquarters credits Knox for helping push the state toward its savings milestone. The report highlights local participation and progress in the war effort.
John Wolfe was appointed by County Avistor Hinehart as deputy auditor and began duties at the courthouse on Wednesday. The filing confirms the new role and location of the official act.
Fragmented OCR reads Elder Robbins as president of the Ohio conference of Seventh Day Adventists and mentions Bhide recently named president of the West Michigan conference. The text is garbled and hard to verify but suggests leadership appointments within Adventist regional bodies.
The Samaritan Sunday school held its monthly meeting at Mrs. KC Jones residence on Calhoun Street. President Mrs J T Fine led devotion and reports were read. Officers elected include President Mrs G Jones View President Mrs Cora Elliott Treasurer Mrs Florence McPeek Flower Secretary Mrs Weton Opie Assistant Ida Tenacher Teacher Ida Ten. Meeting closed with song God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
In bright spring sunshine a young soldier is killed by German shell fire on a Paris street while a beggar in ragged clothes retrieves a copper from a hat. The beggar escapes with the hat, while bystanders react to the sudden blast and the fallen soldier.
Lelia Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Smith, has graduated from Leeland Powers School of Expression and will leave for Doxton this week. She specialized in fancy dancing and returns amid mid election events. Funeral services were held for Mrs Marie Dunne Aiken, mother of Mrs Laney Chase, who died Sunday at Canton at age A.
An announcement notes the appointment of KL Latx to serve as a missionary to China after graduating from Mt. Vernon Academy in Academia in June. His wife will accompany him. The couple plans to join the mission at the Mo 8. hospital.
Mrs Katherine Holle Clemm aged TA years died at her Fredericktown home Wednesday. She leaves her brother, The Chant of Frederick, and other relatives. The funeral will be at Tulpehocken Third Day evening at the home. The body will be shipped to Teoy for burial.
An automobile belonging to 1. 1h. Williams was damaged lightly Wednesday when Mrs. Williams driving the car struck an iron pant on North Main Street. No one was injured.
A public health appeal urges immediate action to purchase War Bavingns Stampa products, claiming the drive will save lives by reducing risk and providing essential supplies. Officials emphasize urgent community support and widespread participation to maximize impact.
The piece traces Marie a village girl from near Mezieres Ardennes through WWI exile in Germany and relocation to Evian where the Red Cross cared for her at the Evian Children’s Hospital. It highlights the aid given, from clothing to feeding to play, and urges support for Red Cross work in France and beyond.
A dramatic account recounts America’s aid to Roumania during hunger and siege. The Red Cross organized a record freight train convoy from Russia to Jassy carrying food, clothing, and medicine, followed by further trains. Thousands benefited as relief efforts continued and Roumania’s people recovered with American help.
Chief Yeoman Floyd Theriot, erandien af ster, and Martin Roeing recently retired from service aboard the ship. The group notes that the pension was set at 72 dollars per month, with Theriot entering the service in April 1817 and invited to the ceremony.
A teachers examination is scheduled for June 2 at Canty School. The notice lists the examination date and location, with the time and scope of the test to be provided later.
The team captain states tickets for the return of a national era will repeat the change at Cannimmerer at eleven o clock Monday evening for final comment.
A former Knox county resident, Ron Raymond, who has been visiting for a few days, will speak at the church service. The event outlines the speaker and the brief appearance during the services.
Philadelphia journalist James Hunt advocates sparrow pie as true delicacy while a Philadelphia Public Ledger item notes sensational claims about sparrows and a secret sparrow trade exposed in Washington. The piece mentions methods to trap sparrows and concerns over food pirates, with later news promised.
Manager of the Lyrics theatre announces a new show The Children's Festival and Carnival featuring Lintie Mary Burton famed for Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella Mary Huyton age 12. Mother consents for a short trip to central well showing Monday and Tuesday May 8 and 9. Two pantomime and dancing acts aim to delight every kid in town.
The ordinance outlines the approval process for a street project to be funded by a tax, detailing public notice, hearings, and required certifications. It sets conditions for compliance, addresses responsibilities of officials, and specifies procedures for adoption and enforcement by the city council.
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