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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
7
A vintage health ad touts liver as purifier of blood, claiming enzymes convert blood constituents into absorbable forms and stimulate liver energy. It warns against substitutes and urges consultation with a specialist, naming The Swift Bi ellie Company in Atlanta, Georgia.
Youngstown on May 27 reports Donald McIntosh a streetcar conductor and a woman companion were run down on Connersburg road by an automobile. Both are in the city hospital unconscious with likely fatal injuries.
Merchants suspend business to honor Memorial Day. Listed are Ringwall Co. A. A. Dowds Dry Goods Co. Meyer Lindort Co. The Woolson Co. Arnold Mase Co. Freak B. Kirby W. B. McCormick Rowlands & Co. Novelty Store FW Woolworth & Co. Book & Art Shop.
Jumbled notice lists stallions including ARLO pacer 2:11%, PETER PIFFER by Peter The Great 2:07, and PRINCE AX high pedigree trotter with service fees from 200 to 500 dollars. Mentions dam lines by Al lerton and Axworthy Onward cross, plus HAGLE DENMARK Morgan stallion and HONPLEUR Percheron. Gambler Bt Mr and Mrs J Cochran of Logan, Ohio visited Mt Vernon.
Mr. Harry Wright goes to Mt. Vernon for work as Decoration Day is observed on Saturday May 10 with services at the M E church at 1 30 pm and evening music. Various locals attend meetings, visits, and outings. announcements include births, travels, and sick lists amid community travel and roadwork concerns.
A garbled excerpt discusses health myths and misinformation in the United States. Notable phrases reference lung questions, cure claims, and unclear references to medical topics and people, suggesting a fragmented OCR of a longer piece.
In Columbus reportsWilliam Al Ashbrook representative of Ohio's seventeenth district faces a $5,000 tax claim. He backed the Johnstown Knights of Pythias by offering $5,000 for a building fund if the lodge grew to 500 members. A push to recruit reached 500 as two nephews aged under the limit were granted admission. Plans for a new lodge building are ready.
Numerous families and relatives from Greer, Loudonville, Glenmont, and nearby areas spent last week and weekend with Rev. Mitchell and family. Visitors included Mrs. Thomas Greer, Mrs. Hannah Brose, Miss Bibel Stirimplin, Mrs. B. J. Rice, J. Greer, Lewie Weaver, Ruth McIntyre, Grace Walton, Minnie Hardinger, A. H. McClurg family, Van Shalks, Samuel McClain, Ning, Nathan Brubaker, and others. Some travelers went to Brink Haven and Newcomerstown for short visits.
Mr and Mrs John Stofer of Fred tucktens peat Fonday with bio tach hag Jneeph Stofer. Miew Core Grant of Cleveland visiting with Mrs Busine Grant. Alva Blinn and daughter of Chhespys visiting with Oidaker and Joy Montgomery. Mary Mont fetherys White Hart. Myrtle Robinson visited with aunt Edith Elofer. Wille Parsena and family spent Borday with friends at Danvilix. John L Gilmore bought a new Ruth Iket week. Mr Wim Broseman and bride of Mr Vernon visited with parents. Charles Coe of Mr Vernon called at Charter Grants. Paul Shipley of Mt Vernon visiting grandparents George Shipley.
Local notices list several residents and guests including Mr F B Willis returning from a northwest trip, Mrs J W Hopkins visiting Delaware, and Miss Olive Knouff in Mt Vernon. Visitors include Mr G W Huffmire buying a Paige Detroit auto and Mr Charles Rose in Croton. Panama canal excavation figures are given as context in an adjacent display ad.
A dated land survey fragment from 1914 references property boundaries, corners, and measurements near Portland area lines. It lists adjacent parcels, road names, stakes, and markers, with rough directions and distances describing the plot layout and ownership context.
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