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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
4
A writer notes autos and trucks capture short rail freight and most short passenger trips, reducing railroad revenue. He warns the Panama Canal will divert Pacific coast commerce to water routes, worsening the railroad crisis as exemptions for U S ships loom.
The United States urges restraint from diplomats and military officers abroad noting official policy can be misread as government stance. Ambassador Harvey sparked offense in London, while Admiral Sims faced anger over a speech on Ireland. Secretary Denby canceled Sims leave and ordered an explanation.
Col Frederick W Galbraith National Commander of the American Legion was killed in an automobile crash in Indianapolis while handling affairs of his office. The Cincinnati native and World War I hero led the 147th regiment and earned honors at Argonne Meuse. His funeral drew a massive turnout, with flags at half mast and tributes from England and France. The death came as a grim twist after his wartime service and ocean crossing trials.
A speaker argues that now is not the time to discuss ending wars, claiming at least one more major war may occur. They warn such a conflict could devastate civilization and ruin the world, noting the incalculable destruction from the recent war. The remarks foreground urgency and caution about future global conflict.
A speaker warns that future wars would be catastrophic with ever stronger engines of destruction. The path to peace starts with staged steps, including adopting Bryan peace treaties, a potential conference between England, Japan, and the U.S. and a reduction of armaments.
A newspaper notes a coincidence in timing and wording between an editor’s obituary for Col. Galbraith titled The Irony of Fate and the linotype operator Miss Hattie Stoll producing the piece the same afternoon. A Tuesday News-Beek article repeats the same idea with the phrase Irony of Chance.
Citizens of Pueblo press for relief as 1500 families are homeless and destitute. Local business and stock losses are estimated between 15 and 25 million dollars, prompting a large relief appeal.
A Women's Christian Temperance Union meeting at United Evangelical church opened with America and devotionals led by Rev. J. H. Amore. A quartet and pianist performed, a Messenger quiz was held, and Elza Jacobs delivered a lengthy paper extolling the power and duty of a mother's love in guiding children toward faith.
Mrs J L Yolle spoke on A Mother's Sphere stressing the value of motherhood, home life, and church. The WC T U framed mothers as vital to national welfare, lawmaking, and wartime effort with readings, bouquets, and a July meeting plan.
Fifty houses for sale in Carey with various prices and terms. Some buyers can trade on farms or town property. See Grant Karr Agency before buying.
Ordinance No 145 authorizes the village of Carey Wyandot County to consent to extending an Inter County Highway 268 improvement along Vance Street within the village. The measure, passed June 13 1921, directs clerks to certify copies to state and county officials and takes effect as permitted by law.
Sealed proposals are invited until noon June 30 1921 for material and labor to erect equipment lighting fixtures landscaping sidewalks driveways settling tanks and sanitary sewer in Carey Village School District. Plans by architect Thomas D McLaughlin Lima Ohio available for inspection and purchase. Bids must include labor and material costs with bond or certified check equal to 10 percent. Board may reject any bid and will reserve right to award to most advantageous bid. F A Galbroner Clerk
Sealed bids for a parcel in Carey Wyandot County Ohio will be received by the Mayor until 12 o clock Friday July 1 1921. The property lies in the Northeast quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17 Township 1 South Range 13 East and is sold by general warranty deed with a $50 deposit and cash balance at deed delivery. The village reserves the right to reject all bids.
Sealed bids will be received by the Clerk of the Village of Carey Ohio until 7 30 p m Monday June 27 1921 for the building of 2000 feet more or less of concrete sidewalks on different streets within the Village. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated this 18th day of June AD 1921. 20 21 JNO STOODY Clerk
Black heads now seen in wheat are caused by the loose smut fungus. Smut can only be prevented by a hot water seed treatment of wheat next fall. Directions for controlling this disease can be secured from the Ohio Experiment Station, Wooster.
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