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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
6
The article notes wartime boosts to agriculture across Britain with new crop trials and government backed seed programs. It mentions trials of galanite seeds and other food crops, including potatoes, as farmers adapt to shortages and seek self sufficiency.
A vehicle overturned near Vernon injuring two occupants who suffered only bruises. The driver’s control appeared compromised before the crash. The car sustained damage but is not beyond repair.
Walter Burris enters race for county clerk of courts amid large demonstration and civic interest. Supporters gather at Milginabiy Park as a crowd of women and local officials press for reform and voting rights in the upcoming election.
A damaged notice fragment lists an annual meeting for a county insurance group. It mentions a board of directors, corporate transactions, and a sale. Details are incomplete with scattered names and dates, but the document signals formal proceedings and a secretary’s note.
Cambridge Ohio special report notes Miss Allen, formerly a schoolteacher, taking a carrier post from the post office to promote War Savings Stamps. In two weeks she has collected about 1898 dollars. She sought a run carrier job to relieve men for military duty, with Mr. Allison approving her effort to support government through stamp sales to patrons on her route.
Columbus reports three War Savings Stamp campaigns in June. Political canvases run June 16 to 18, School Million Dollar Week set for June 17 to 28 aiming at 1,000,000 in stamps, and National War Savings Week June 24 to 28 culminating with War Savings Day proclaimed by President Wilson.
Education Division of the Ohio War Savings Committee reports three pupils becoming majors in the Army of School Sammies by saving 400 War Savings Stamps. Campaign runs June 17 to 22 to reach a million dollars, with guidance from H. W. Pearson at state headquarters and local Vacation Thrift Committees.
Special report from Lancaster Ohio describes Pulrfeld County July 4 celebration with a parade featuring towns and schools. Public and parochial schools will participate in the program alongside a patriotic demonstration and a War Savings display offering a $100 contribution target.
Citizens born June 6, 1896 to June 5, 1897 must register on Wednesday June 5, 1918 between 7 am and 9 pm. Registration occurs at the Local Board office of jurisdiction or a designated site. Register in person and obtain a certified card, mail it with a self addressed stamped envelope for return of the certificate.
An obscure OCR passage outlines an ordinance numbered 1918-47 with references to streets, sections, and multiple named individuals and entities. The garbled text mentions actions, public works, hearings or approvals, and several local offices, but specifics are unclear due to damaged copying.
An ordinance establishes transfer of cemetery lands to city control and names the superintendent duties. It sets monthly sums for laborers, outlines bond at two thousand dollars, and states the ordinance takes effect after the required legal period. Signed May 28, 4515 by the council president and the mayor.
A fragmentary 1918 49 record details a water works project in Wailer Worle with Conwell of the UES of Art and Rupert Water directing labor allocations and monthly payments. It notes a hall reception, land transfer for a manihot city project, and monthly compensation for workers. The noisy text references city officials, rates, and duties without clear, cohesive outcomes.
An ordinance approved by the city council limits waste handling by named officials and departments. It sets regulatory steps for disposal and outlines the authority of city management to enforce procedures and penalties. The measure references dates and entities including county officials and a designated voting or election context.
Patriotism and local pride drive calls to buy War Savings Stamps amid a surge of public messaging. Community leaders urge residents to invest, framing the program as a duty and a show of unity, with civic groups reinforcing the push.
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