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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
4
A historic May ascent marks a milestone in air travel from Trepasser Bay to the Azores. The piece ponders the onward path of aviation progress, the conquering of the elements, and the call for human brotherhood. It ends with a moral: better to rule one’s spirit than to conquer a city.
The article discusses the almighty dollar, its limited power in foreign trade, and how exchange rates affect American earnings. It notes the pound, franc, mark, and other currencies largely shift with the dollar, influencing purchases and prices abroad and highlighting Germany's role in global competition.
Fragmented text discusses labor supply changes, postwar expectations, and potential worker demand. Mentions a labor surplus easing, unemployment measures, and calls for more workers as economies shift with war and recovery in view. Strong entities: none clearly readable. The fragmentary source limits precise facts.
A garbled report mentions a loaning situation tied to a frequently overfouled chimney. It describes chimney and repairs, then shifts to warnings of fire risk, mentions scorched plaster, woodwork damage, and dangerous conditions around a dwelling.
A cautious note urges careful chimney and fire protection in farm houses and remote buildings. The text stresses that even light spring cleaning can raise fire risk if chimneys are not safeguarded and maintained, highlighting the danger posed by contrary winds to older structures.
Hiram Workman aged 65, a well known retired farmer, died suddenly around noon while driving stock on the William Durbin farm near Howard. Coroner Harmer ruled it instantaneous from bursting blood vessels. He leaves a wife, a son Grover of Danville, and a daughter Mea Sadie Avkort of Tiverton.
Knox county resident Solomon J Welch died suddenly Monday night at his daughter Mrs Henry Shaffer's home near Bangs. Aged 64, he was born near Chili in 1854. Survived by one brother nine Welch and four children Gertrude Welch Mt Vernon Henry Shaffer Bangs families James and Douglas Fredericktown. Funeral at his daughter's home near Bangs at 2 Wednesday afternoon with burial in Moret cemetery.
Mrs Avihite J Matthews reports William J Baker, formerly of Vernon City, rushed to Sanilisky Ohio Wednesday morning due to serious illness. Latest bulletin states Baker is not yet out of danger and efforts continue.
Mrs Alfred Gantt died suddenly at home from heart trouble in Pred Biucktown on May 21 leaving a husband and one daughter, Mrs Ore ke Alulle of Evansville. Pinter arrangements will not be tulle.
A German officer’s helmet will be won by the school for the most stamps collected this week at Mt Vernon High School. General Pershing to the high in per capita gains as students race to help war relief by noon May 28.
Kenyon College will enter the Big Six track meet with a small squad. Two men will compete in the Big Six events at Union College and a dozen athletes are entered in the relay and field events. The lineup includes several promising sprinters and distance runners aiming for strong showings.
At a Mt Vor non idee regular gathering the lodge opened applications for new membership and petitions for reinieratement. The group expected to initiate a large class, including a candidate near Dita.
Trini Mien Wits resident Mrs Guy Freblig was called to Akron this afternoon by Hoe eorlons Hite of her mother Mex Prete Cr ete, a previously rented property.
A local court roundup lists verdicts in Mary Barker v Hare awarding $1,508.80 to the plaintiff after a one hour deliberation. Judgment in Frank v Leyering waived. various probate filings record balances, final accounts, and guardianship for Dwigh C Hanbury, Ada H Snyder, and others. Marriage licenses granted include Ray Harris and Helen Hall and others. real estate transfers and contractual awards are noted along with a divorce action Perry Bricker vs Made Bricker alleging cruelty and an absolute divorce sought.
The second degree was conferred on two candidates in Quindaro lodge No. S18 10.0 FM Tuesday evening. William J. Workman left hospital after an injury from a Pennsylvania freight train. John Kelsey, bitten by Milton Mlabaitey, was able to return home to Hot Bann et. Classified ads note payments and items including syringes in the notice.
The Knox county recorder files discharge papers for Floyd J. Hess Jasper Stricker Howard Snyder and Harry Thornborry in the county records. Also present are fragmented notes about parcel transfers involving Banner M Allen to Margaret White and Robert B Hath to Mary Hail with various sums and recipients.
Knox County Wool Growers association gathered in Fredericktown on Tuesday and sold over 25,000 pounds of Knox county wool directly to manufacturers. The delivered wool was graded into eight grades, with 95 percent classified as Delaine wool.
Members of MS. Vernon lodge No. 140 BP will lead a campaign to raise four thousand dollars for the Salvation Army. At a Tuesday evening meeting the lodge voted to organize the drive, aiming to complete the fund-raising in a single day. The exact date will be announced later as the campaign aligns with other building fund efforts.
A Knox County Peace League convention will be held at Memorial Hall in Columbus on Tuesday afternoon and evening May 27. Notable speakers include ex President Taft and Harvard’s A Lawrence Lowell. local figures Dr W R Police Mt Vernon Me Workman and I Smith are named among organizers and Knox County delegates will be chosen to represent the county at the event.
Monroe Center notes list multiple visitors and guests over the weekend. Families including Matthews, Hill, Lingrey, Arnold, Grubb, Needs, Morceau, Grubb, Penler, and Baker hosted relatives and friends from Vernon Danville Fredericktown and Happy Valley, with several households entertaining Sunday and Saturday gatherings.
Long list of residents and guests visiting families in Charlestown and nearby towns. Notes include Mr W D Stoughton returning from a visit with the Shute and Clutter families, Linden visitors to Clara Myers, Bunn Chitter visiting Martinsburg relatives, Kirkpatrick and Buettel guests of Cling, Stoughton relatives in Columbus, Hugh Weaver family from Homer visiting Moreland, Michells of Akron visiting Mitch ell family, Frank Conway from Cleveland, Hood in Newark, Niebel’s rheumatism illness, and revival meetings at the M H church starting next Sunday with Rev Lewis and Bari Long assisting with music.
Milford notes a regular Grange meeting held Wednesday evening May 21. The report mentions Mr and Mrs doh Kinard visiting Columbus last Thursday and an entertaining Thursday afternoon at Mrs T Coo's home. Mrs Clyde Dishop returns home after time with her father Frank Hunter near Brandon.
Regilar preaching services at the First Milford Church of Christ Sunday May 40. Mr and Mrs Hugh Hobbe and daughter Ethel were in Newark last Wednesday attending the funeral of Mrs Hobbes sister Mrs Prod Loughmon.
Mrs J T Rowley recovers from illness while Mrs Elisabeth Bollinger is in critical condition after two strokes. Edith Ryan visits grandparents in Bateman town. Sunday school prepares for Children Day on the first Sunday in June. Mrs Mary Woodward dies at home aged, funeral at Hanover Key NT. Sims of Augusta Ohio conducts services. Mrs N Sims and sons Walter and Thirley visit. Mrs W H Woodward arrives from Jackson Tent for funeral. Mr Woodward Cleo and Mabel plan to travel in weeks. Mr and Mrs B C Chambers of Akron return home after visit.
Names of residents visiting relatives and spending Sundays across several towns including Mig Prairie Danville Mansfield Ashland Orrville and Jelloway. Gatherings feature Mr and Mrs G L Strouse Miss Ardella Hendershot Miss Edith White and others with checkins at Coshocton Glenmont and local homes.
An 8 8 blood purifier claims to cleanse Rheumatism from the blood and cure the disease by removing its cause rather than topical liniments. The ad urges readers to obtain 8 8 from drug stores and to seek free medical advice from the Medical Director at the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.
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