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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
4
William Ackerumin of Knox National Bank reported early exchanges of Liberty Loan Coupons for war savings stamps. He noted a depositor had already bought maximum stamps, suggesting others will follow the War Savings Committee suggestion and convert coupons.
The Red Cross fund drive begins May 29 and runs one week aiming for a Knox county quota of twenty thousand dollars. Organizers urge rapid action, stressing national war needs and Knox’s proven generosity as they mobilize volunteers to sign subscription cards and reach the target.
A Berlin political anthropology journal argues for plural marriage as a remedy to declining birthrates. The piece questions whether polygamy can be a decent, formal institution and discusses Germany in relation to population policy and cultural change.
The piece discusses Americans rallying around wheat production and domestic effort amid wartime shortages. It highlights gratitude for farmers and urges unity, while noting tensions over food imports from Ukraine and German trade impacts.
The text presents a garbled set of phrases referencing Liberty Lawn and medical themes with incomplete names and numbers. It appears as a disrupted OCR fragment containing stray references to May, pennies, growth, and wartime or hospital imagery without clear events or attributes.
The text lauds the Red Cross for its wartime efficiency and heroism, arguing for confidence in its $100,000,000 funding and comparing it to the large sums asked by McAdoo for the army and navy. It urges the nation to over-subscribe the requested amount.
A wartime essay argues that thrift governs all, defining luxury by personal need and context. It emphasizes balancing healthful living with modest enjoyment, noting wholesome food, clothing, housing, cleanliness, and occasional amusements as essential within economic restraint.
The editor calls for clear statements on wartime aircraft production delays and past year records. The piece urges Mr Ryan, new head of the aircraft department, or another official to publicly outline the status and prospects for early mass production.
Neighbors share of time with Mt Vernon relatives and Cleveland kin. The Needlecraft club will meet Thursday afternoon May 14 in honor of Shrove. Weekend visits include Mrs Privater and Ms Mitchell hosting and Mr Scott staying in Mt Vernon.
Fragmented local notes report Harvey Hammond and wives at Camp Shemmy weekend and plans for staff hires including Elizabeth Whitney for next year. Frances Commtarynan visits daughter Mea Garheid Snow at Mt Vernon. Lewis Lopley plans to build a new barn as community updates arrive.
A Sunday event is planned at Danny Shermans featuring May 14 and a public gathering for Mr Uhachew Mt and Miss Ethel Blaie. The readable fragments indicate a church ceremony or social at the location with local attendees.
The article lists relatives visiting and staying with families in Palmyra Woodberry and Athens including Fred Blair Zeigler Lester and others. It notes Mrs Port Hulse and children with Mrs David Jackson Velma Tucker at SvenGine school and Charlee McCormick family. John Dewitt shows slow improvement and Frank Easterday is building new barns Marlon Davis traveled to Mt Vernon Sunday.
Sunday visits fill the week as residents host guests including Mr and Mrs Clay Sutor and Mr and Mrs Guy Ewers from Fredericktown. Families such as Simons, Bru baker, Losia, Alden, Lexie, and others travel to Bryan for visits. Local farming activity increases as weather eases work delays.
Hato residents report Georgy Hoyian returning to Bikeline after a visit with son Clyde in Bangs and daughter Mrs. Willan Martsook of Mr. Vigo Mist Ermine. Tottenbax comes home after two weeks with Mt. Vornun relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lorengo Meltek entertain Denalion guests. Other locals, including Celia Faye Tucker, Mrs. Horn, and Josie Morinigguir, spend time with friends and relatives in Millwood and nearby towns.
Palmyra diary style update lists Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Claude Heboter to Mrs Hohalir's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Shaffer. Zora Heboter spends ten weeks with James Low in Woodbury. George Eller visits Ora Hollint. L A S meets at the Marquhar sisters home this Thursday. Joseph Keratuun’s sister ViAnt accompanies him from Younsitown. Victoria Armstrong returns from Aut a with her granddaughters. Freinds of Joh Heerock organize ploughing event amid wet weather.
Centerburg residents share Sunday visits with relatives and friends in Newark Hebron Homer and Columbus. Nellie Thomas attends events in Hebron Angeline Bell hosts Homer guests Frank Clevenger family Roy Levering in Dela and Frank Wolfe with partners William Benel in Columbus. Daisy Swartwood returns from Groveport after teaching there last year.
Mr and Mrs A T Fuller of Galena were guests in the home of the former s parents Mr and Mrs George Fuller Sunday. Mrs Willa Barker returned from an extended visit with relatives and friends in laws. Mrs A C Stimson spent the weekend at Defiance with her son Ir Stimson a student at Defiance College. B C Ramey spent the weekend at Toledo with his son Homer Ramey.
Martinsburg highlights include Dr. F P Heskett escorting his mother Elmnira Heskett from Chicago, social visits by Ross Pumphrey and friends in Mt Vernon, and entertainment by Owl Creek guests for a school play. A Red Cross rally is planned at the Baptist church and Rev. A Stuko delivered a baccalaureate for twenty seniors.
Burl Rowe of Newark and Mr Nel lie of Homer were guests of friends here Sunday. Charles Dean and daughter Clara of Aden spent Sunday with Mrs Elizabeth Air. High school commencement at the Presbyterian church Monday night and the alumni banquet in town Saturday night.
About 45 mentors of the organization attended the installation of officers at the Knights of Columbus hall Monday night. Catherine Nolan was elected president, chairing the new officer lineup for the club’s upcoming year. A social followed the ceremony with refreshments served.
Mrs Katie Gray Stulter aged years died at her home in Morgen township from tuberculosis. She leaves her husband Samuel Stulce. The funeral was at 2 o'clock today at Owl Crook Chapel with Mrs Madge Colle of Conterluns in attendance.
The Y auxiliary and VMGA members were to meet May 27 but now set for May 24 at 1 10 pm for secretary notes. D Siethce, editor of the occasion, will weave the event at Catnip Sher th. The women auxiliary of the YOM A will serve the dinner.
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Report says Cranmer remains critically ill following a medical operation. Relatives and medical staff are monitoring his condition as the full extent of complications is assessed.
A Knox County service member was discharged after a note recalls a medical issue and owes related medical hospital costs. The event took place amid local papers noting military or service details and a board decision affecting the veteran.
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