Food Administration speaker urges saving one third of wheat
W A Milne of the United States Food Administration addressed a mass meeting in Courtland hotel urging Americans to conserve one third of wheat consumption to support the war effort. He called on citizens to bear the task for liberty and noted Western states have shown little war impact awareness. He asserted the Allies must share wheat to meet the needs of soldiers overseas.
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America
W. A. Milne
United States Food Administration
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary
Aircraft Clubs
Courtland Hotel
United States
Utah
Montana
Colorado
Merica
Golden Egg Week mobilizes Baptist hens for war fund
Baptist hens in Stark county will lay eggs during the week of March 17 to fund the Baptist war fund. The plan aims to raise part of Ohio’s $100,000 goal with eggs pledged on church altars across the state. Local church leaders cite large potential egg contributions and the nationwide drive to support war work.
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Stark-co
Baptist War Fund
Stark Co
Ohio
W. D. Chamberlain
Dayton
District Meeting of
Baptists
Lima
Canton
Stark Ce
T. 3. Bawards
First Baptist Church
Chamberlain
Three Thugs Rob Pool Room Owner In Front Of Witnesses
Police hunted three men who burst into 1931 Seventh St late Friday night and assaulted George Steve of KY. On the rear porch one man slashed his neck with a knife, while the others demanded cash. They opened a trunk and took $150, tied up Steve’s wife, and fled after holding them at gunpoint. Detectives pursued leads as descriptions circulated. Steve had just placed the day’s receipts in the trunk. his wound was not serious.
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George Steve
Seventh St
Steve
F. Vogley
Mulheisen
Coss
Ypres
Teutons
Houtholst Forest
Polygon Wood
Weather forecast for Ohio with rain and snow patterns
Forecast calls for rain across the state with colder air in the west and snow in the north and west. Southeast may see rain or snow with colder temperatures overnight into Sunday.
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Ohio
Ton
Civil Service Exam Held At Public Safety Building
The Service Commission announces a competitive civil service examination for organitors to be conducted at its office in the Public Safety Building on Wednesday March 13 at 4 p.m. The notice is signed by C. E. as secretary-advisor.
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The
Service Commission
Public Safety Building
Wed
C. E. Is
Masonic Notice for Special Communication This Saturday
Can lodge No. 60 F. and A. M. will hold a special communication Saturday at 7 o clock with F C degrees conferred. W M A Welsbacher and Secy C E 8 announce. Red Letter Day at First U B Church Sunday Jr Quartel will speak on mission work to Men's Bible class. Miss Palmer of Belfast will share her version with Dr Exlines class and 88 the school. Clifford Schnake Craig Starn return home from camp with a message before leaving.
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A. M
F. C
A. Welsbacher
W. M
C. E
U. B
Jr. Quartel
Miss Palmer
Belfast
Dr. Exline
Clifford Schnake
Craig Starn
French Report Praises U S Soldiers for Bravery
March 8 dispatch from United Press filed in France describes heavy German artillery and strafing against American troops near the Swiss border. A dugout was hit, two signal corps men kept lines open amid shellfire, and French relief forces train with a crack corps as bombardment intensifies.
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Fred J. Ferguson
United Press
France
Signal Corps
Paris Bombed in Air Raid Signals War News
Paris was bombed by enemy air men last night with casualties reported. The raid is described in continued coverage on page two. The attack marks another Allied defense effort during the ongoing conflict.
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Paris
U. P
Polderhoek
Neuve Chapelle
Fleurbaix
Germans To Use Bolsheviks Against America And Allies
Washington reports a confidential U P disclosure linking Lenin and German agents in a plan to provoke industrial upheaval in the United States and other allied nations. The scheme includes landing agitators on U S shores and financing propaganda via 600000 rubles with Lenine’s support through Kolontai and Lindhagen.
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America
United Press
Washington
Germany
Nikolai Lenine
United States
Japan
France
Italy
England
Lenine
Teuton
Robert Cecil
Petrograd
Council of the People's Commissaries
Vladivostok
Asia
Madame Kolontai
The Coming Kingdom Sermon by E. J. Hooper
E. J. Hooper speaks Sunday at 2 30 p m in the McCurdy Block corner of E Tusc and Walnut Streets. The call claims no lasting peace while unrighteous systems exist and proclaims God’s Kingdom as the only hope.
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E. J. Hooper
McCurdy Block
Cor. E. Tusc
Walnutsts
Horrors of the Bolsheviks Told by H A McConnaughey
H A McConnaughey returns from Russia to speak at the Auditorium on Sunday at 2 30 p m with no admission. Ady directed event details unavailable.
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H. A. McConnaughey
Russia
Ady
Do not miss last appearance of Mr. Quarter Sunday
Mr Quarter is scheduled for a final church appearance at First U B Church this Sunday advertised by the local Adv.
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U. B. Church
30000 Letters of U S Soldiers Lost at Sea
Thirty thousand letters from American soldiers in France were lost when the steamship Andania sank off Ireland in late January. The letters were written between January 15 and 20 and were en route to destinations in the United States.
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Washington
U. P
France
Ireland
Teachers urged to teach thrift to back war effort
Attorney C. E. Blanchard told Stark teachers at an institute that defending the United States requires citizens to save through Thrift stamps. He urged pupils to participate, saying every purchase aids Uncle Sam and protects women and children, insisting teachers cannot refuse to help.
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United States
C. E. Blanchard
Columbus
Ohio War Savings Committee
Teachers of
Starkee
First Presbyterian Church
Blanchard
West
Sam
Hold Up Action On Phone Rate Weighs On Canton
Officials and attorneys opposed a requested rate increase by Ohio State Telephone Co. A hearing began Friday as city leaders protested subpar Canton service and sought delays while the state utilities commission probes complaints. Company testimony admitted poor service but argued higher rates were needed for improvements. The firm reported 1917 net profit of $8,000, with projected Canton profits rising to about $44,000 if approved.
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State Utilities Commission
Ohio State Telephone Co
Columbus
Canton
Telephone Company
Poorman
Fisher
Walter Ruff
Ohio State Telephone Company
Compan
Outwitting the Hun Part Two in Lieut. O'Brien Escape
Lieut Pat O'Brien continues his thrilling escape tale in Sundays News. The prior installment recounted his capture after shooting down two German fighters. This installment promises details on how the Germans treat their military prisoners.
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Pat O'Brien
O’brien
Quarter to Sing The Golden Bells at First U B Church
Adv announces Mr. Quarter will sing The Golden Bells of Heaven at First U B Church Sunday night.
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Mr. Quarter
U. B
Do you suspect a German Spy Hear from a man back from Russia
W A McConnaughey, auditor, speaks at the Audi torium on Sunday at 2 30 p m about how German spies operate in Russia and what he learned during his visit. Admission is free.
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Russia
W. A. McConnaughey
Adyvy
Rev. Warner Sermon Sunday Night "Face to Face With God"
A local church invites attendees to hear Rev. Warner deliver a Sunday night sermon titled Face to Face With God. The message promises spiritual reflection and guidance for worshippers seeking a deeper connection.
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Rev. Warner
Only Names in Casualty Lists Print
In a March 9 debate, Pershing requests for secrecy about casualty details were opposed. The Public Information Committee and War Department clashed over publishing full casualty lists with addresses, arguing concealment risks uselessness and public distress versus tactical secrecy.
Roumanian Greek Orthodox Church Joins Allied Side
The Roumanian Greek Orthodox Church of America seceded from the Hungarian rule at a Youngstown synod. Rev. Solomon Duma of Canton signed the secession papers uniting with the Bucharest bishopric and siding with the Allies. Roumanian officials including the ambassador attended the meeting and a patriotic demonstration is planned.
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Roumania
United States
Duma
Canton
Nick Moldovan
Victor Berta
Nick Savu
London Singer to Perform at First Christian Church
Madam Bartlett of London England will sing at First Christian Church during Sunday services at 9 and 10 15 a m The sermon at 7 p m will be based on replies to a questionnaire about preachers Ady.
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London
Madam Bartlett
Eng
First Christian Church
Ady
Bartlett
First Christian
The Coming Kingdom World War Talk by E. J. Hooper
E J Hooper will discuss why the great world war has come and what will follow in a Sunday 2:30 p m talk at McCurdy Block corner Tuscarawas and Walnut. Ady.
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E. J. Hooper
McCurdy Block
K. Tuscarawas and
Walnutsts
Ady
Earth
Cor. E
Hear Miss Palmer of Belfast at First A B Bible School
Notice invites worshippers to hear Miss Palmer from Belfast Ireland at the First A B Bible School on Sunday morning.
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Miss Palmer
Belfast
Ireland
A. B. Bible School
Dance Nights at Eagles Hall in Norwood-Mootge
Community dance schedule lists Eagles Hall hosting events every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights in Norwood Mootge with invitations to join for social dancing and music.
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Eagles Hall
Norwood
Thousands of Russian Army Officers Join Red Forces
Mobilization of the Red army is accelerating as regular units demobilize and large numbers of officers and privates enlist. Reports from Petrograd and London describe shifts in allegiance and new fronts forming on the war’s wide expanse amid Russian collapse fears.
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RED
Joseph Shaplen
United Press
Petrograd
Red Army
Thirty Flee as Auto Bus Burns
Thirty workmen fled in panic when an auto bus carrying labor from United Alloy Plant at Superioray and Mahoningay NE caught fire shortly after 6 AM. A lighted match dropped into an oil stove started the blaze, with flames enveloping the front. Only one exit usable, minor injuries to several, roofs and seats destroyed, firemen from multiple stations saved a gasoline tank from exploding.
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United Alloy
Superioray
Mahoningay
Mesnar
Central
Great Reconstruction Talk By E J Hooper
The notice advertises a speaking event by E J Hooper at McCurdy Block corner of E Tuscarawas and Walnut Streets on Sunday at 3:30 p m. The text indicates a focus on postwar reconstruction themes and public address.
Gas price hike urged to curb waste by East Ohio officials
Cleveland executives of East Ohio Gas Co urge a substantial gas rate increase to cut consumption. President M. B. Daly says higher prices will push customers to alternative fuels, while Canton operations chief W. J. Morgan declined comment. The statement was made before Cleveland’s council committee on public utilities reviewing gas bills and pressure concerns.
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Cleveland
East Ohio Gas Co
Canton
W. J. Morgan
M. B. Daly
Daly
Council Committee of Public Utilities of
Slackers To Be Inducted Upon Arrest, Says Justice Dept
Washington March 9 The department of justice advised Provost Marshal General Crowder to amend draft rules so that individuals labeled slackers could be inducted into military service immediately after arrest authorities said.
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Washington
U. P
Department of Justice
Gen. Crowder
Sermon Schedule by Based Preachers at 7 06 PM Ady
An item notes a sermon by based preachers scheduled for 7 06 PM in the Ady area. It records a brief religious event snippet with minimal context.
Man's Extremity to Be God’s Opportunity Talk
Hear K E J Hooper at McCurdy Block corner E Tuscarawas and Walnut streets Sunday at 2 30 Pm for an Advy.
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E. J. Hooper
McCurdy Block
Tuscarawas and Walnutsts
m.—Advy
Death and the Hereafter Proof Beyond Doubt
Promised by a celestial spirit who passed 40 years ago, the speaker asserts absolute proofs of life after death. Dr Robert A James presents a short address on the same topic. Event held at Odd Fellows Temple Clevev Sunday March 10 at 7 30 p m with church of the soul group.
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Robert A. James
Edinburgh University
Odd Fellows Temple
Clevev
Sune Day
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