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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
4
A four party ticket is praised as capable and clean with high grade citizens. The column argues rigid scrutiny will prove their integrity and competence, promising Vernon a strong, well run administration across all city departments and branches.
The state agricultural commission considers merging duplicative activities under a single extension bureau. The proposal, advocated by Commissioner Strode, aims to cut costs and streamline farm trains, exhibits, and lectures across counties by consolidating all extension efforts into one department.
A 1900s tax conference in Buffalo highlights the Warnes law and its push for greater individual responsibility in tax administration. Governors McKinley Harmon Cox Dun Neally cited, with emphasis on appointing power to ensure impartial enforcement and protection from local opposition.
Instruction outlines a budget making program to teach economy in expense estimates. A committee and authorities will oversee the process. Early meetings aim to draft a new framework capturing overall costs and allocation priorities.
The proposed system records expenses to guide estimates and provide comparison data. The governor backs the plan as a major financial reform. It would prevent unfounded appropriations and promises savings, potentially about half a million dollars, by making the general assembly see actual needs before funding.
The Banner argues in favor of local residents backing a capable Columbus leader over outsider figures in the November election. It praises the incumbent’s handling of crises and questions the value of the current fight, highlighting George J. Karich and the flood response amid the street railway dispute.
The Banner explains the proposed Ohio constitutional amendment for the November 4 election, arguing it concentrates legislative power in large counties like Cuyahoga and Franklin. It warns the county unit would disappear, depriving Knox and other small counties of fair representation, and urges voters to vote No to protect local influence. The piece stresses civic duty to oppose the change.
The Ohio Equity group organized a corruption fund of hundreds of thousands to push a referendum on the compensation law and oppose progressive measures. The Ohio Inquiry Association rallied former bribery-linked operatives, lobbyists, and privileged officials to resist the current administration, warning of renewed graft, vicious insinuations, and threats to return to the state treasury.
A hazy 19th century style note alleges an anti lobby law reshaped influence in the General Assembly last winter. It claims no dirty dollars emerged, driving corrupt operatives to disguise bribes through business intermediaries and forcing reform against entrenched interests.
An ad from the Buckeye State Building and Loan Company at 22 West Gay Street Columbus Ohio touts economy as peace of mind for savers and borrowers. It claims collectors rarely pursue debts when cash payments are made and promotes five percent interest with help to obtain homes, mentioning amounts around 4,700,000 dollars and inviting readers to write or call for brochures.
Columbus East High powered by a swift forward pass attack dominated Mt Vernon in a 62 to 0 football win at Riverside Park. Harley starred with multiple long runs and accurate passes, while Davis, Thomas, Lam, and Court ney scored repeatedly. Mt Vernon struggled against East speed and weight as the period ended with East ahead 20-0 and then built to a final 62-0.
Seba Crouch speaks on the constitutional amendment Tuesday at Doremite schoolhouse near Proderte town. Columbus Hwalt talks at Four Mile School on Wooster road in Monroe township Wednesday. Hon. F L Owen speaks at Davia hall Harrison township Friday on a topic about a small legislature. Milford voters meet Wednesday at the strange to discuss November 4 amendments.
An unreadable local notice mentions births for Mr and Mrs Donard Doup and Mr and Mrs Leon Pateaux in Ridgewood Avenue, plus visiting relatives from Bucyrus and Mt Vernon. The fragmentary items reference names like Arnold, Shull, Heer and Miller and a Sunday visit with neighbors and relatives, amid scattered street and personal notes.
Master Frederick Kunkle of near Amity suffered a fractured skull when thrown from a horse about two weeks ago. He was moved to his home Monday morning in much improved condition after being at Mt Vernon hospital since the accident. Substitutions noted for a game and the referee and umpire listed.
Mrs Elias Leonard sustained a fracture to the left forearm when a buggy collision occurred north of the city on Sunday afternoon. They were returning from Mt Vernon after a visit when the accident happened. she received medical care in Mt Vernon where the fracture was reduced.
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