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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
4
A 1918 note discusses patriotic pins showing loyalty to the Allied effort. It mentions Canadian designs, limited Maine and Vermont distribution, and a broader United American Canadian unity theme. The piece references Americans and Canadians winning together and includes implied unity with other allies.
A fragment reflecting readers desire for brief respite from war focus while supporting home front duties. It questions whether normal activities and consumption, from dress to breakfast and soap, can aid the war effort and whether citizens can balance personal comfort with commitment to victory.
A garbled 19th century style notice warns brewers to curb saloon supply amid an alleged forthcoming ban. It predicts a drastic drop in beer availability and urges cooperation to avoid further restrictions that would end the era of popular thirst quenchers.
Charles M. Schwab announces an enlarged shipbuilding program with a near term goal to raise output. He claims no real obstacles exist and attributes any perceived barriers to leadership resistance, noting improved conditions and ready access to materials labor and patriotism to meet demand.
The report notes branches lacking machines to transport supplies and calls for automobiles to be offered next week. Additional supplies were ordered and units urged to contact Jenny D. Deam’s office by Monday to arrange pickup. A meeting occurred at North Library on Friday evening.
Gilmore was discharged after a short hearing before Mayor Bair Pridige in the afternoon. The charge stemmed from an alleged stout ing with intent to wound.
In Mt Vernon, Ewart challenges Haney Hig Red Crowe campaign workers to a Saturday morning run. C Wwart of Mastheh Street offers to donate to a fade in the YM A wan fini. Nine men may accept and fix the gum contributions. Mr Daney briefly engaged in hunting nine new Whe are Shame to accept.
Mil ford town elects captains for the coming Rad Coalition effort. Leaders include Mrs Frank Chiiian, John Mibeholt, Clarence Coe, Kart Weight, Asya Gantt, and others from Southern Central Northwestern and Northeastern sections. They met at Wire Corner erange hall to organize fears and oversee the heat showings.
May 1, 1930s Martinsburg H S held commencement in the Presbyterian church with a class of 30. The address was given by the vice president of Ohio Northern University.
Arrangements were completed for the sleep raisers meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday night by the farm bureau after members met at County Agent Anderson's office Friday evening in Martinsburg May 18. First Lieut. Frank Darling of Iowa is visiting relatives here.
The Red Cross emblem represents mercy and relief for body and mind. It serves enlisted forces and civil relief among allies amid devastation. The speaker urges full support and adequate funds to expand relief as Europe’s needs grow with the war.
A somber meditation on soldiers and the wounded. The speaker kneels beside trenches and stretcher bearers, mourning Sammy Pierre Jack and mohd amid horrific shelling. He recalls sacrifices and the avatar of faith, as the flag and cross symbolize endurance and loss on war's edge.
Report describes evolving battlefield medical tech with the use of the duorascope and nitrous oxide in WWI care. Surgeons at Red Cross hospitals demonstrate devices aiding abdominal injuries, while nurses and orderly staff assist in operating rooms amid urgent casualty care in France.
Professor J J Dickason of Wooster College Wooster delivered the commencement address to the Howard high school senior class at the M E church Friday evening. Five graduates are listed for this year.
Elder F. A. Harter of Pittsburgh delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Mt Vernon academy graduates in Academia on Saturday morning at a later hour. A large audience attended the ceremony in the academy chapel as Taal dohn and Royal Harrison attended the funeral of Delano Harrison in Butler on Friday.
Roy L Russell plans entry into U S service with the Shipping Board. He will train as an apprentice in the American merchant marine, be considered military service and exempt from draft, and later take a course at Boston before joining the merchant fleet.
Mrs and Mrs A Snyder of Mt Liberty have word that Grover Snyder has arrived safely in France. He is an infantryman once based at Camp Sherman and was inducted through an Akron board. A high school dinner honored W Lawrence before his May 25 departure for Wilmington. A surprise party honored Mrs Amanda Wallon after returning from a ride. she received a cameo pin. Katherine Rush and Mrs Hull visited Howard on Saturday.
Dickason delivers graduation address to Danville seniors amid celebration at the high school. The event honors graduates as the class prepares for futures in education and work, with attendees from the community and local officials present.
Mrs Amanda Wilton, representative to the growth council, reports a good outlook for the Fortahontan region as the Water County Council prepares to convene at Dover Towns on Wednesday. Actor officials expect a positive session with strong attendance in Canton.
Minn inti Montgomery of Akron, formerly of this ells, will visit the Great Lakes Naval Training Station this Friday accompanied by Mrs. Elizabeths Austin. They plan trips to Milwaukee and visit relatives during the stay. Mrs. Austin will also be in Michigan.
Word from Columbus indicates Republican and Democratic committees will cooperate with war savings committees to boost stamp sales. A meeting is set for Monday May 40 012 at the New Knox National Bank with county executives and party chairmen and secretaries attending.
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