Chauncey Notes Mrs Dixon Dies at Home Milffeld
Mrs Dixon a highly respected Chauncey resident died after a lingering illness at her late home in Milffeld. Funeral Saturday conducted by Rev from the local Methodist church with burial in Chauncey. Also reports of funerals, gatherings, and community notices across Chauncey and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dixon
Milffeld
Funeraser
Methodist
Chauncey
Mra
Dixon
Brie
Harry Swart
Ferguson
James L. Ferguson
Ington Avenue
Chauncey Knitting Club
Clarence
Little Gon
Paul Edward
Fred Garlinger
Canning
France
Uate
B. F. Timméle
Chauncey Church
Goo
Nye
Erle Bridgewater
Camp Sherman
War effort uses fruit pits for supplies and new syringe
Front page note urges saving peach and plum pits in Emmett Greenwood South Court Street to support war production. It describes pits collected nationwide for equipment and asks youngsters to gather them. A fountain syringe mounted on a metal base with tubing connected to a water supply is introduced for cleaning surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Cotton Green
South Court Street
United States
Eye examinations for schoolchildren urged nationwide
A traditional urging for regular vision checks for every schoolchild emphasizes early detection of defective vision and the impact on learning. The notice stresses fitted eyeglasses and honest service from the local eye care provider.
Rescue Ship's Dog Granted Permission To Be Saved
London stories of naval life recount a dog rescue during sea battle. A signal asked to save the ship's dog who had fallen overboard and permission was granted. Other tales praise destroyer crews, Jutland memories, and the seamanship of sailors who endure hardship for the defense.
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London
H. Corbett Smith
Old Vic Waterloo
Jutland
Navy
Royal Academy
Parade Soldier Salute Sparks Foreign Observer Debate
A foreign witness at a Fifth Avenue parade was shocked to see soldiers wear hats during the salute. He argued soldiers honor the country and its heroes rather than flag bunting, prompting discussion about proper wartime etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Slacker Shunned in Chicago Prison
William Lawrence Sauer, once a Chicago bootmaker to society, petitions Bridewell officials to transfer from the shoe shop after being deemed a draft slacker by Judge Landis. Superintendent Smith says inmates shun him, preferring gunmen and thieves to a noncompliant slacker.
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Chicago
William Lawrence Saver
the Bridewell
Landis
Bridewell
Smith
War orange grows bigger in California hoax plan
Santa Ana residents report a so called Hoover era scheme to double orange yields by making fruit larger. Grace Hudson claims she produced a six inch tall, 18 inch circumference orange weighing over two pounds from a tree at her home, attributing it to wishing and tending a few trees.
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Santa Ana
Cal
California
Grace Hudson
Fourth Liberty Loan Opens October 24 in Athens County
F L Alderman reports Cleveland district headquarters note the Fourth Liberty Loan begins October 24. Flat coupons due April 15, then semiannual interest on April 15 and October. Initial payments: 20 percent on November 21, 20 percent December 19, 20 percent January 16, and 30 percent January 20. Full payment with application may reach the Federal Reserve Bank by October 24. Interest same as prior loan. denominations unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.L. Alderman
Athens County Liberty Loan Committee
Cleveland
Federal Reserve Bank
Local Draft Board Receives Calls For Akron and Toledo Posts
The board issued two calls for draft labor. one for an Akron vulcanizer and another for Toledo auto mechanics. Athens County quota is one for the first class and two for the second. These calls exclude September registrants. A German note reports meat restrictions in Warsaw and Lodz with savings sent to Germany.
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Akron
Toledo
Athens County
Zurich
Warsaw
Lodz
Germany
Athens Woman Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Horace L Lawrence born Henrietta Larson in 1850 died at 4 am after years of illness. She and her husband lived at 11 Church street and were active in First M E church. Survived by husband two grandchildren a brother and a sister. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the First M E church.
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Horace L. Lawrence
Church Street
Henrietta Larson
John Lawrence
Irwin
Ralph Lawrence
Troy
Ohio
Albert Larson
Coolville
Mary Libby
Hannibal
Missouri
M. E
B. D. Evans
Prune Shipment Ban Covers California Crop Loss
The Federal Food Administration for California ordered a halt to all prune shipments outside the state to assess crop damage from unprecedented rain. Estimated losses range from 25 to 50 percent, with the government contracted for 51,000,000 pounds. Similar orders have been issued by Oregon and Washington shippers.
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San Francisco
Federal Food Administration
California
Oregon
Washington
Pershing Seeks Civilians For Mechanics Brigade
General Pershing issues a call for machinists hoisting engineers structural iron and steel workers and carpenters to join a civilian mechanics brigade. Ohio recruits with good health and habits may depart Sept 25 to Oct 1, with wages transportation and return provided. Government officers will conduct physicals at local employment offices next week. Apply at the nearest U S employment agency.
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General Pershing
Ile
Ohio
France
United States
Fear Teacher Famine Shrinks Normal School Enrollment
Dr William H Allen notes a looming teacher shortage as enrollments in teachers training schools fall across the nation. Reports from Philadelphia Cincinnati and other towns show many vacancies and resignations. Commissioner P P Claxton confirms a growing and embarrassing shortage in several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
William H. Allen
Doctor Allen
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
A Toast to the Flag by John J Daly
A patriotic verse praising Red White and Blue with lines about heroes shedding blood for it and calls to defend liberty. The piece honors the flag's colors and the nation, ending with RED WHITE AND BLUE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jay Daly
Vigilantes
Liberty
Scions of Rich Mend Shoes in Winnetka Shop
In Winnetka an exclusive North shore suburb, wealthy youths learn shoemaking under Peter Schram with backing from H A DeWindt. A shop is rented and initial supplies bought, with proceeds donated to the Red Cross and other war charities.
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Chicago
Winnetka
North Shore
H. A. DeWindt
Peter Schram
Above Age Limit Yet Enlists as U S Guard
Springfield Illinois news reports John B. Landis age fifty eight presents 1886 army discharge and enlists in U S guard despite age limit. He is a veteran of Custer’s command and was accepted for strong fitness with one son in the aviation section.
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U. S. Guard
Springfield
Army
John B. Landis
United States Guards
Custer
Landis
France
Egg Story: Large Springfield Hen Lays Double Egg
A Springfield hen owned by W. W. Wilson laid an egg three and a half inches long and seven inches in circumference. On breaking the shell, a second egg with a perfect yolk and white was found inside.
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Springfield, I
W. W. Wilson
Wilson
Secretary Houston urges Boy Scouts to boost home gardens
Secretary of Agriculture Houston calls on the Boy Scouts of America to grow home vegetable gardens raise pigs and poultry conserve food and can in 1918 to feed soldiers and allies. He pledges full federal and state agricultural support and urges scouts to beat their 1917 record in food production.
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Washington
Atlantic Ocean
Houston
Boy Scouts of America
United States Department of Agriculture
Co-Operative Club
Agricultural Colleges
Thrift stamps used as beauty spots by Seattle girls
Seattle girls adopt thrift stamps as cosmetic beauty marks. Miss Eva Henderson leads the fad, wearing stamps angled on the forehead. Unlike other cosmetics taxed at 50 percent, thrift stamps remain untaxed and accrue interest.
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Seattle
Wash
Eva Henderson
Cosmetics
Sam
French American Woman Urges Amer Cook Mission To France
Mrs. Benjamin Cram of Baltimore and New York proposes sending five American cooks to France to teach cornmeal use and bake goods to ease flour shortages. She notes Franco American admiration for Pershing and his troops and recounts poignant scenes of French children cheering American soldiers.
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New York
France
Benjamin Cram
Baltimore
Cram
Mrs. Cram
Pershing
America
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Mrs. Dixon Dice
Daniel
Sargeant W. M. Harvey
Sheridan
Alabama
Frances Galomb
Noble
Bess
Flossie
Emma
Marl Snafer
Will Smart
Christian En Yer Society
the Chaunceys of Christ
Royal Rivers
Hazel Lahugh
Ruth Osborne
Dorothy Minister
Lucille Brad
Royal Rivere
Ruth Lahugh
Paul Fiske
Ida Osborne
Grace Day
James Day
Hallowe
GCB
B. M. Covert
Mr. Covert
Nelsonville
Pauline Worth Hamlin
The
Slacker
U.S
David R. Francis
Volodys
Russia
NEW
Liberty Bonds
Athens
Pacific States
Crista
Purity
Beasley
F. J. Beasley Milling Company
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