Quaint & Quirky Kent, Ohio
t was a new century and City Bank was advertising a new concept in handling one’s finances in the local papers, in a most charming and effective way. The graphic device is called a mortise cut – an engraved illustration with one or more open areas in which type could be inserted. Most were the creations of anonymous artists employed by publishers and type founderies.
The pictoral part was engraved in zinc and mounted to wood blocks. Holes were sawn into the plates so that metal type could be inserted, one letter at a time. Then the whole thing clamped into place, inked, and proofed – before being added to the entire page for printing.
Even today, this advertisement makes a strong statement with a distinctive charm.
Please note that the printing process of the time (letterpess) is quite primative by today’s standards. The illustration has been cleaned up and the body copy reset via the Mac.
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intage photo of a team of Davey tree surgeons treating an ailing patient. The Davey Tree Expert Co. was founded in 1908 and has an international reputation for its expertise in forestry. The firm is now employee-owned and still headquartered in Kent.
Students hone their skills in the classroom. |
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lmer John Elgin was the brother of Thomas Elgin, grandfather of the late Mildred Bumphry. Elmer was a very fine chef working for the Erie Railroad in his Knights of Templar uniform |
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hese easy riders, known as The Kent Falcon Motorcycle Club, posed for this photo behind the old Kent Hotel in 1948. They organized in 1937 to promote the sport and goodfellowship of motorcycle riding and competition events. From left are John Goretti, David Bianchi, Al Goretti, Nick Goretti, Bob Lower, Gordon Horner, Duane Smith, Walt Gauer, Don Horner, and Dick Lower. James Strayer, Lowell Horner, and Howard Leland were the club’s trustees. The group formally disbanded in 1954. One-time Kent policeman Earl Damann furnished the photo.
