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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
Rates of subscription in advance listed by Homer Thrall editor and publisher. Six months cost 75 cents and three months 44 cents. Advertising rates also noted.
Reported talk of German warships preparing to attack the allied fleets remains speculative. The Allies express readiness and would welcome a confrontation if it occurs.
Germans push toward Paris with furious battles and heavy losses while Allied forces resist valiantly. Observers avoid predicting outcomes but express belief that the Allies will prevail.
Officials warn the U-boat menace off the Atlantic coast will not force withdrawal of naval forces. The public is assured there is no panic and that German efforts will fail, fueling resolve and a stronger national will.
Yale professor William Lyon Phelps argues modern young men show strong endurance akin to 1776 heroes. He says military training builds obedience but schools must teach courtesy and respect for others to counter national politeness neglect.
Greenspring Echo notes publishers once pledging to ban free advertising now devote vast space to news and ads for the war effort. It says thousands of columns are contributed weekly by patriotic publishers to support government aims and win the war.
A 16 year old boy recalls going to Fostoria after the Battle of Pittsburg Landing in spring 1862. He joins a quiet crowd at Foster & Co’s store as news spread about the great clash, and the question arises whether the 49th Ohio was involved, while ex Governor Foster’s family listens. Nearby, Mr and Mrs J A Newcomer visit Mrs N C Schubert near Vanlue with their children.
A list of 112 Wyandot county men aged 21 who registered last week shows each with an order number and hometowns including Carey Upper Sandusky Nevada Harpster Wharton Kirby Sycamore Forest Marseilles McCutchenville and more. Names such as Thomas Finnega Jasper Bathet Ralph Hart and Wilford Stoll appear with varied spellings and locales.
A fragment listing local residents with towns and numbers: Chauncey Oberlander Sycamore 114 Robert McKinley Wart Upper Sandusky 116 Frank Walter William Burkey Upper Sandusky 116 Orley Edward Green Nevada 117 Thomas George Carey 118 Carl E Beaver Carey 119 Joseph August Schira Carey 120 Dale F Barth Sycamore 121 James Paul Curlis Sycamore.
A National Stockman and Farmer note predicts brighter times for dairy farmers with better export shipping and renewed demand. It cites overproduction easing due to price certainty, milk price rises, and culling of weaker cows, while warning against low quality herds and urging focus on strong cows.
Secretary McAdoo urges Liberty Bond buyers to hold their bonds through the war to sustain government credit and support the Army and Navy by maintaining bond par and fostering wartime economies.
Lloyd Yohe, rural carrier for Route 3, sold $244.03 worth of War Savings Stamps Saturday. The community appeared to be doing its part in the drive.
The Times invites candidates to place their names in this column. Publication charges for notices during the season are two dollars and fifty cents, payable in advance.
The notice details due dates for Liberty Loan installments. May 2 marked 20 percent due on the third bond, June 4 35 percent due, and August 15 40 percent due.
Notice from Dr FrC Van Buren asking all persons who owe him money to call and settle at once, addressed to H G Chambers as the collection point. The fragment references a period 18 21.
Mr and Mrs R BE Neu and Mr and Mrs Clem Alspach motored to Marion Sunday evening for a local visit.
Miss Mildred Griffin of Tiffin after completing the Civil Service course at Tiffin Business University received a telegram appointing her as a stenographer in the Bureau of Standards at $108 per month. She topped a 39-student federal exam and will report to duty soon along with Miss Doris Hill and Mr. Herman Blaser who also received Sunday appointments. Summer and fall terms at the university are announced.
Park visitors report a borrowed large glass item from the ladies' toilet for use in the park. Families from Findlay Marion Bucyrus Fostoria Upper Sandusky Mt. Blanchard Sycamore and Alvada plan reunions at Carey Water Works Park with limited tables benches and a band stand set up in the yard. Reunions urged to book dates through Carey Times and to watch the reunion column for arrangements.
Mr and Mrs I L Shull are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs T W Shull west of town.
Announcements list John Zahn of Salem township A J Frederick of Carew and J M Updrgraff of Ridge Two as candidates for county commissioner in Wyandot county primary voting on Tuesday August 13 1918 subject to Democratic decision and nomination.
Rob ert ef Carter of Upper Sandusky Ohio announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney subject to Wyandot county Democratic primary on Tuesday August 13 1918.
F C Roellse of Upper Sandusky announced as candidate for Representative subject to Wyandot County Democrats decision at the primary on Tuesday August 13 1918.
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