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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
A row of observations urges readers to cultivate distinct articulation over mere loudness. A Bryan speech noted clear enunciation despite poor acoustics, illustrating how careful diction aids understanding. The piece calls for school programs to stress articulation as essential for effective public speaking.
The author argues that German militarists were not superior rulers but failed repeatedly in World War I. They misjudged Paris, submarine warfare, and alliances, provoking American entry and eroding global respect. The piece questions future consequences as Germany shifts from offense to defense.
A Detroit era editorial argues Ford should be viewed beyond party lines. It praises his wartime support and wealth mobilized for government needs, urging voters to select the best men regardless of party in the upcoming November election.
Mayor WM Long announces strict enforcement of speed limits citing danger to pedestrians. Offenders face fines up to 25 dollars for first offenses with higher penalties on repeat violations. Elza Carter calls Carey women to organize at the Red Cross rooms for war effort, including canning vegetables for Camp Sherman.
The W C T U held its annual flower mission last Friday with Mrs Edward Campbell Jr presiding. Sixteen bouquets were given to the sick around town, and the group will reconvene the second Friday in July with Mrs A Hoy.
Mrs. G. H. Conn and son Dennis driven to Arlington after visiting Dr. and Mrs. Har ry Hosafros. Lieut. q. H. Conn of the veterinary corps has wintered in Kansas City with headquarters there. He aided army mule and horse purchases but now serves in hospital work in the South before returning to Kansas City for southern buying.
Mr and Mrs W H Phelps and Miss Muurey Kinney motored to Waite last Thursday night to attend the commencement exercises. Bertha Phelps, sister of Mr Phelps, was among the graduates.
The Times thanks Mrs Louisa Shuman for a beautiful cluster of lilies brought Monday morning. The flowers were placed in the soldier window with other national blooms.
Real estate records show Rawson E. Cole transferring 20 acres in Richland township to Joseph W. Lee for 2300 dollars. John T. Rummel transfers 20 acres in Richland township to Laura L. Rum mel for 1 dollar.
Nancy Jane Mick born February 16 1850 in Fairfield county Ohio died June 12 1918 aged 68 years 3 months and 27 days married 1879 to John Henry Mick of Carey parents Michael and Malinda Thrash both deceased six children three living Elias Thrash Vanlue Henry Thrash Toledo and Mrs Mary Fritchen Michigan left to mourn husband and three children Forest Mick Steubenville Irene Saltz Findlay and Forest Ho telling of west Carey member of Methodist Episcopal church funeral at Biglick church last Thursday Rev H V Thomas burial in church cemetery pallbearers Henry Martin Mathern Copper Joseph Yitgling Samuelulp J A Hoy A O Smith musicians named prof J B Moore C M Beitler I Culler J A Newcomer community remembers her helping hands
Mr and Mrs C F Pflueger report their son Otto is stationed at Battle Creek Michigan assigned to a railroad engineers regiment. The unit comprises middle western men and focuses on building bridges and railroads rather than bearing arms. Otto is a transit and level man who taught these skills at Ohio State.
The W H and F M S group of the T EB church met Tuesday in the church prayer room. President Mrs. Jacob Stief called the meeting to order. Mrs. Truman Young led the lesson An African Trail. Mrs. C R Tate read Mrs Brent's New Committee. Mrs Viola Coulter was added to the members. The next meeting is set for the third Tuesday evening in July with Mrs H D Shultz and Mrs Al Corwin leading.
From Quality Hill at the north end of Lake Street, settlers cultivate large potato and corn patches. A number of residents work among the plots, presenting a hopeful view that the war effort will succeed.
Mr and Mrs Ed Nye and daughter Bertha attended the funeral of Mrs Nye's cousin Frank Enders of five miles north of Upper Sandusky. The service was at Mt Zion church west of Sycae with Walter Fout driving them in his new car.
The Times invites candidates to place their names in this column with a publication charge of 2.50 payable in advance for notices through the season.
Public notices announce John Zahn of Salem township as a candidate for county commissioner subject to Democratic selection in Wyandot county primary on August 13 1918 A J Frederick of Carey seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner and J M Updegraff of Ridge Two runs for county commissioner in Wyandot county primary on August 18 1918
The notice declares ROB ERT B CARTER of Upper Sandus ky Ohio as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, pending Wyandot County Democrats decision at the Primary Election on Tuesday August 13 1918.
F. C. Roelle of Upper Sandusky announced as a candidate for Representative, subject to Wyandot County Democrats decision at the Primary Election on Tuesday August 13, 1918.
Readable snippets recall caucuses in Carey and local events. Notables include Bartlett barn raising, LeMott barber additions, Knight & Hagerman circus plans for June 26, Boxwell commencement at Upper Sandusky, Haford grave pioneer picnic, Slemmer Payne saloon purchase, Bartine DeOnzo show advertising for Carey June 20, Beitler home from New Washington, college exercises in Delaware, Van Fleet Ice home deliveries, Mullholand as Crawford delegate, Carlin family visit Findlay, sock social at Bachar hall June 18, postal clerk Wonder on Pennsylvania line, injury to Russell Smith on Well No. 17 derrick, and trip to Delphos with local men.
Prices listed for wheat oats and corn with ranges for livestock including hogs cattle calves and sheep. Also notes rye and butter eggs and lamba with various values.
A letter from the State food administrator reports many inquiries on why liquor manufacture continues. It states the Food Administration has acted to temper temperance and urges Congress to stop distilled liquor sales. the administration would then limit brewing.
In many communities business leaders propose suspending business for two or three days each week to aid farmers with crops. A bumper wheat and grain harvest is moving north from Texas and Oklahoma, and every bushel will be needed. Citizens urged to line up and sign up.
Russell Brown spends the summer in Toledo living with his father C D Brown, engaging in family time and local surroundings during the season.
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