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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
4
Readers are reminded of British efforts at Zeebrugge and the failed attack at Santiago. The article praises the daring exploits of sailors while criticizing censorship and the uneven rewards given to those who served. It notes aerial proof of harbor blocks and lingering warship actions shaping public memory.
Marion county proposes a county war garden run by Sheriff Ullom where inmates will work to grow food for the county jail and community. The plan aims to improve inmate labor and provide produce for county needs with potential expansion if successful.
A fragmentary account discusses German aims to reduce the population through starvation and forced deprivation. It references a controversial claim about harming the elderly and weak, and mentions a rationing tablet designed to induce hunger and reduce daily food needs, framed as wartime necessity.
A fragment of a 1916 era editorial argues the German peace offer is a bluff tied to a military pullback plan. It claims the kaiser’s side aims to mislead Allies, delay countermeasures, and preserve Prussian influence while masking strategic retreat. It warns against trusting any German pledge as sincere.
A woman trapper in the Alleghenies converts pelts into Liberty Bonds, detailing her operations across twelve mountains and her efforts to fund the government amid wartime shortages. She notes rewards from traders and describes the broader impact of her trade on local communities.
War time conditions force U S. to rely on domestic basket makers as imports drop. Germany and Japan had been major suppliers before the conflict. Costs rise from 6 to 40 dollars per ton, labor scarce, raw materials pricier, prompting use of papier mache and wood veneer for substitutes. Liverpool N Y leads in regional output, with prewar production between 10 000 and 15 000 dozen annually now uneven.
May events mark graduation week with multiple ceremonies. Manon O G Watkon presents at Church of the Holy Spirit on May 11, Kenyon College messages on May 22, Tommy Wile leads high school address. May 24 caps the high school commencement with a banquet.
The funeral was held at Green Valley chapel after a death at 2:30 Sunday. The body was taken to the home of Charles Krany, husband of the deceased, for family rites before burial.
The committee report notes the county could issue about 640000 in coupons payable May 15. If all coupons are honored, the county faces significant cash needs and potential impact on finances this week.
William Praaion of Sinbiry takes a position with the Uy and G Cooper Co. and will assume duties in a whole term, beginning soon. The brief item notes his role and expected responsibilities within the ally company.
Bicycle found by officers was brought to the mayor's office awaiting contact from the owner. No identifying details were provided in the fragment.
A local petition requests the council to prohibit speaking German in public streets citing excessive conversations among foreign residents. Citizens describe their patriotism and urge action to curb what they view as disloyal use of the language in public.
Local draft call details list six officers and the Keven Men dent unit. Verbal notes indicate a 10 80 start Saturday at Higind Park Columbus for roll call and muster. Instructions from the provost marshal general state that the entire quota for the month must come from registrants in Thi 1 despite earlier objections.
Red Cross campaign managers appeal to lodge members after a vote by ALL Woman Indgty No 110 to donate funds and support the drive. The effort seeks contributions from lodges, with appeals to avoid personal lodge member risk and to be approved by loan workers.
Guardian sale of real estate notice lists a property subject to auction under court authority. The record names Josephine Henry and other parties with details suggesting a foreclosure process and property transfer by guardianship, including location hints and a timetable for the sale.
The Red Cross calls for funds to support work abroad and emphasizes both annual membership and war fund gifts. Membership dues cover limited local costs while the war fund supports national relief overseas, with May 20 as the start date for fundraising efforts.
Supt Zemer attends an early meeting of the Central Ohio Schoolmasters' Club at the Virginia Hotel in Column Saturday. Prof Boyd delivers the lecture.
Fragmentary diary style account recalls a Muskogee encounter where a white friend questions a speaker about fighting for democracy. The speaker asserts the aim of a democratic world, claiming broader, pan-Indian support amid wartime rhetoric.
Bishop W A Leonard of the Episcopal church will administer confirmations at St Pauls Church here on Sunday. The service will begin at 7:00 o'clock. The general public is invited to attend.
Mrs. Mary Lower died at her home Friday evening after eight months illness. She leaves her husband Jacob Lower eight children one sister seven brothers. The funeral is at 10 o'clock Monday at St Luke's church with burial in Danville. Mr and Mrs Charles Dial of Mil tersburg spent Saturday in the city.
A distorted report notes Ohio county fairs will not be dispensed with due to the war. It mentions statements attributed to the U S Secretary of Agriculture and a state official, with references to farm and crop concerns. The piece references officials and locations, including Utica, and notes the event spans a weekend.
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