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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1917

Page

2

Prices rise as May Festival vocalists face deficit

In a heated debate led by Judge F C Levering, the May Festival association defends raising prices to cover a deficit of over $200 after all bills. He notes actors like Myrna Shittlow and Zahotin Brana command high fees, with plans for 1200-seat capacity at the Presbyterian church as the event considers budget and pricing.

Festival Association F. C. Levering Priday Kal Levering Voetts Als Tay California Canada Eure Arihiay Midgeton Columbve Sperry Levins Pohridio Wingete Vernon Presbyterian Church Vloelis

Daniel Mossholder Mrother of the Sheriff Dies in Trinway

Daniel Mossholder brother of Sheriff Walter J. Mossholder died Friday morning in Trinway. He was about 40 years old, survived by three children and a large extended family including brothers Wheeler of New Guilford and Nath An af Wea Carnel A winter. services and arrangements pending with local family members in Brampton and Columbus.

Mrother Trinway Daniel Morvholder Sherif Walter J. Mossholder Ie Alee Teaver Lin Par Oer Mro Min David Monshold Brampton

Proper Display Rules For The American Flag

The article outlines army and public display rules for the flag including position of the blue field, horizontal and vertical orientations, night display at posts, storm flags in weather, and respectful conduct during parades and ceremonies. It notes that flying in rain is not desecration and flags over caskets have the stars at the head.

Wetlon Army Posta

Destruction of Insect Pests in Vegetal Gardens

A table lists insects most likely to appear in vegetable gardens and provides information on the attacked plant parts and recommended treatments. The article emphasizes practical measures and reinforces that effective pest control hinges on correct identification and timely action.

Why Shivering Warms Us Despite the Cold

A quirky piece explains shivering as a bodily response that produces heat when temperatures drop. It contrasts initial discomfort with relief as muscles tense, nerves protest, and heat generation begins, easing cold-induced pain and fatigue.

Sime Jo Ja

How to Protect the Plane During Damp Weather

Tips to prevent damp and rust attack on aircraft wires involve placing a small bag of desiccant under the cover to absorb moisture. The method aims to keep instrument components dry and reduce corrosion risk in damp conditions.

Building an Army The Main Fighting Force

Richard Smith outlines infantry as the core of any army, detailing unit sizes from eight-man squads to divisions and corps. He notes the chain of command from corporal to general and discusses how manpower shapes allocations for cavalry and artillery within field armies. He argues a nation's strength rests on properly classifying military age and aligning citizens’ trades to national defense needs.

Fatio I Nilso Coast Artillery Estuilar Steve Yetirin Feother Delver Army Haron Hroly Olne Secon Hentenwatte Hemeanaey Richard Smith Leatie’s Weekly

Cross Purposes Mistress Name Exchange in Hoxton Transcript

A humorous dialogue snippet features a mistress calling for a cook, who corrects the form Mrs. Jenkina and jokes about alarms. The exchange ends with a quip on idiomatic proprieties and pride in social rank.

Mr. Jenkin Mrs. Jenkina Hoxton Transcript

Mrs Florence Wright Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Florence Wright passed away at her home at 5 am yesterday after a brief illness from heart trouble. She was about 42, leaving son Harry and daughter Miss Ethel Wright, both at home. She was a past worthy matron of Mexinlta Chapter No 100 O. K. S. and active in Benevolent work.

Florence Wright

Housing Survey Sparks Chamber Effort for Local Mills

The Chamber of Commerce committee to investigate housing for factory workers releases a questionnaire to factory leads. Secretary Mager notes plans to distribute around twelve questions to assess conditions and potential improvements for employees at the manufactories.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Con

Plan Aims Survey to Aid City Housing Efforts

The plan would let the committee complete a city survey of existing conditions and help manufacturers house their employees by using the gathered data to improve housing strategies.

Harley Meredith Dies in Bladensburg at 31

Bladensburg May 19 Harley Meredith aged 31 died this morning at his home after a three year illness from tuberculosis He is survived by his mother Nancy Meredith who lived with him and one brother Burley Meredith of Mt Vernon

Bladensburg Harley Meredith Nancy Meredith Burley Meredith Mt. Vernon

Near Miss For Pittsburgh Glass Worker On Chistcutter Job

George VanAman Jr an employee of the Pittsburgh Mate Glass works nearly lost the fingers of his left hand Friday afternoon while operating a glass cutter band. A local surgeon was rushed to the plant and the wound was sterilized and dressed.

George VanAman, Jr Pittsburgh Mate Glass Works

Mrs Mary N Brown Dies At Age 2 Years Old Age?

Mrs Mary N Brown aged 2 years died at her daughter Mrs Thomas Barber's Pleasant township home Friday afternoon about 2 after a long illness of three months from old age complications. She leaves three children Charles T Brown of Pleasant township Harvey M Brown of Detroit and Mrs Thomas Barber. Funeral services set for Monday morning at 10 at Mrs Thomas Brown's home.

Mary N. Brown Thomas Barber Pleasant Township Charles T Harvey Mh, Brown Detroit, Mich Mre Thomas Brown

Germans Shell Vodena with No Protection

A Salonika report relayed from Athens says German planes dropped 40 shells on Vodena, a few days ago, leaving 17 dead and 28 wounded in the unfortified town about 40 miles northwest of Saloniki.

London Exchange Athens Saya Saloniki Vodena

Congress rejects war revenue bill purge total

Washington May 19 a stormy session of the house ways and means committee decided not to purge through the pending war revenue bill a total of 2 245 000 000 dollars. Secretary McAdoo's estimate of half the cost of the fra Year of the wis.

Washington House Ways End Means Committee McAdoo

Grand Jury Bound Over Two Champions in Assault Case

Alfred Champion and William Champion Jr were bound over to the grand jury after plea of not guilty to charges of assaulting W C Fredericka at his North Park Street home Friday. Each posted 100 bond as they await grand jury action. Supt A L Murry reported renewed efforts to focus on district schools. R B Armstrong of Chicago is visiting.

Alfred Champion William Champion, Jr Fominion Pleas Court Grand Bent Womanlt Med W. C. Fredericka North Park Street

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