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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
A compact fragment presents lyric lines celebrating June's bloom and light. The text blends quotations from Bulwer and Burns to evoke summer imagery and the play of sunlit clouds on nature. The piece centers on seasonal delight and poetic mood.
The Joplin Turnverein, a German descent society, wound up its affairs after World War I, sold property, and donated proceeds to the Red Cross. It says the war forced a change in sentiments and that maintaining German customs is intolerable under new conditions. many members have expressed patriotic loyalty.
The article asserts Britain will not be whipped by Germany and has ample precautions. It notes a well trained army on the island, extensive trenches fortifications and gun emplacements, and vast munitions. Even if the navy were gone, invasion would fail against Dover and the English defense.
The author argues Britain deployed seven million troops in multiple theaters including France Palestine Turkey Greece and the Macedonian front and kept a strong home army to block German seaborne chances while allies would sustain the war until Germany’s defeat inevitable.
The New York World notes Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes faces punishment for wartime disloyal statements. The court asserts no immunity or excuses exist and warns others with disloyal opinions that sedition will be corrected by the United States Court in Kansas City.
A collection of humorous anecdotes features a housework dilemma with a Irish helper offering to take three pence per hour, Kipling quips about his letters being sold for cash, and a lifeguard applicant who cannot swim but can wade vigorously. Bold social humor underscores everyday scrapes.
James Sommers of Warren enjoyed Sunday with his family on North Sixth street. Miss Flora Hartill, recently at Harcourt Seminary in Gambier, returned home Tuesday to spend summer vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Hartill of Murray Avenue.
A reflective poem praising Tommy Atkins for bravery during war. The narrator recalls jests about British soldiers and acknowledges their courage in mud and battle. The piece expresses gratitude for British resolve and vows not to mock again once peace returns.
Twenty years ago in Cambridge W L Stewart was in Newcomers town on business today. Miss Mary Craig has been visiting her parents and returned to Delaware to resume school. Mr and Mrs Arch Neal visit relatives in New Philadelphia. The High School Alumni Association reunion at Reds hall drew over one hundred guests with refreshments. M P church to be dedicated Sabbath June nineteenth. Mrs John Ferguson hosted dinner for her niece Mrs Margaret Banford of Hagerstown Md. Mrs T M McFarland and children depart for Adrian Mich for summer with relatives.
The Ohio War Board issues the slogan work or fight to mobilize manpower for the war. Draft age men in nonessential occupations must begin war work. able men shift to heavy tasks. women fill clerical roles. farmers seek helpers for harvests. Ohio industries seek 14 245 men and 4 108 women for factory work to keep ships equipped.
City employes press for living wages as Service Director Morgan warns current pay cannot retain staff. He proposes a report on wage increases while noting water users’ new one dollar assessment. Finance moves and street issues are debated with plans to inspect cemetery debt and sewer needs. May receipts total 86 dollars.
At St Benedicts Catholic church a large silk service flag was blessed, a gift from the Knights of Columbus. The Sisters of St Benedicts school made the flag which bears $2 stars for parish servicemen. The pastor Rev Father Reynold delivered a patriotic sermon stressing civic duty and unity with the Red Cross and other war efforts. He cited divine right of kings as opposed to civil authority and praised soldiers and families for national sacrifice. The service closed with Benediction and the Star Spangled Banner.
The list includes G. W. Mattingly, Leonard Class, Thomas Curtis, Victor Chiesa, Francis Hoey, John Monahan, James C. Myers, Frank Wm. Caseley, Roger Flaherty, Andrew Slayman, Charles E. Runel, Edgar Saive, Enel Saive, John Culhan, Paul Gildea, Rose Reynolds, Allen Collins, Karl McManus, Karl Mlaherty, Walter L. Donley, Ferdinand Wantler, Lawrence Chiesa, Walter O'Malley, Max Meyers, Fred Yoats, John W. Lynch, John Metlugh, Thos McDonough, Roger Early, Robert Bryce and Emmet Smith.
The Cambridge nursing community outlines R N rights and duties, noting three years training and state recognition. They demand adequate rest, fresh air, daily exercise, prompt full payment, and support from physicians, with classed rates for general, contagious, obstetrical, and surgical care.
Stock of Deering binders mowers rakes just received. Very busy. Phone in your order before stock is exhausted. Prices a little less than the other fellow. S. A. Clark Kimbolton Ohio June 3 2 w.
May 1 11 AL Hutchison in City advertises purchasing large well flesh cows and springing cows in good condition.
The notice advertises a fine line of new and up to date stock at very low prices with picture framing at right prices. It places the store on North Seventh Street and dates the offer to May 117-1 mo.
Listings note shoe prices from 1.68 to 5.08 with no item exceeding five dollars. Mentions visitors including Mrs Larry Oliver and two children of Byexville and Mrs Charles Sninning hosting them on North Seventh street. James Madden of Bellaire visited family on North Ninth street while Mrs Thomas Morrison of Senecaville conducted business in the city Monday.
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