The Flag and the Meaning Behind Our National Emblem
An essay on why the flag is honored in Wyandot County and across America. It recalls Civil War heroes George Myers and local memory, outlines the flag’s symbolism from Mayflower times through democracy and liberty, and urges continuing devotion as the nation faces victory and global responsibility.
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Wyandot
California
George Myers
Ohio Infantry
Myers
Congress
76Th Ohio Infantry
Ringgold
French
Plymouth Rock
India
25Th Highlanders
Christ
Athirst
Purchase of North Street Homes by Local Buyers
Felix Kitzler purchases the house on North street once occupied by R E Oggl esbee for 1800 dollars. Elmer Messmer and wife buy the middle house of three in the same group for 1800 dollars as well.
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Felix Kitzler
W H. Snyder
North Street
R. E. Ogglesbee
Elmer Messmer
Memorial Sunday memorial services for veterans at church
The G A R Post invites comrades and veterans to memorial services on Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren church. Riders will meet at the Grand Army Hall on North Vance Street at 30.
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G A. R. Post
United Bretten Church
Grand Army Hall
North Vance Street
Warning Trespass Prohibited at Sutphen Farm Bull in Pasture
Notice warns trespassers that the Sutphen farm forbids entry due to a dangerous bull in the pasture. For access, call the listed home phone R-72 to contact J. T. Myers.
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Sutphen
Memorial Service Honors Paul Blue at Heidelberg University
A special service at Heidelberg University in Tiffin honored Paul Blue who died May 7 in France. Blue, a business department graduate, had a golden star added to the college service flag of 43 stars.
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Heidelberg University
Tiffin
Paul Blue
France
Paul
Business
Christian Science Memorial Service Announcement
In compliance with the President's Memorial Day proclamation the Christian Science society will hold a memorial service at 1 00 p m on Thursday May 30 in observance of the holiday.
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The
Christian Science Society
Mission Society Convention at Local Church
The United Evangelical Missionary Society will hold a convention at the local church from June 6 to June 9. Future notices mention bulk garden seeds from Ew- Ing's as a related detail.
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The
United Evangelical Missionary Society
Must Not Hoard Wheat In Ohio War Effort Bee
William Doering of Fairfield County resisted Food Administration pleas to market his four crops of wheat totaling about 3 000 bushels. The government requisitioned his 1917 crop and organized a threshing bee to haul and market the grain for the war effort, with payment at the Amanda elevator. Nearby farmers contributed, and by early June most hoarded wheat was expected to be on its way to the front.
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Columbus
Ohio
William Doering
Amada
Fairfield
County
United States
Doering
Herbert Hoover
U. S
L. J. Taber
State Grange
Fred C. Croxton
The
Food Administration
Deering
Dra Critten
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Amanda
Boyd Swope
Huston
Geo. Aldenderfer
Uncle Sam
Seaboard
Seneca County boys join national army march to Ft Thomas Ky
Seneca Breezes reports twelve men left Tiffin for Ft Thomas Kentucky as the seventh contingent for the national army. Albert Feagel, a 15 year old from Tiffin, set a record carp at 33 inches and nearly 17 pounds caught near Beckley mill. A Schalk farm auction near New Riegel drew high prices for livestock and goods. A large crowd gathered in New Riegel to raise the Liberty Loan honor flag amid rain with speeches by Judge Platt Rev Romer and Attorney Grammes. A baby welfare drive in Tiffin plans house to house child weighing and classification with scales and optional forms for mothers.
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Tiffin
Ft. Thomas
Seneca County
National Army
Albert Feagel
Beck-ley
Schalk Farm
New Riegel
Advertiser
Big Spring Township
Liberty Loan
James H. Platt
Charles Romer
St. Boniface Church
Walter Grammes
Big Spring
Roscoe Moes
Peter Moes
Camp Sherman
Local Soldier On 30 Day Furlough From Ft Brown
Corp. Fred Larmonth with his brother in law and sister left Findlay Sunday evening to travel home by the Nickel Plate for Chicago to visit another sister Mrs. Clint Sipe. His 30 day furlough from Ft Brown Brownsville Texas with Troop G 16th Cavalry ends May 30.
Card of Thanks to Pythian Sisters and neighbors
Elza Garn expresses sincere thanks to the Pythian Sisters and neighbors who brought flowers during recent hospitalization and to the Brother Knights of the Pythian lodge for sending cigars.
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Pythian
Knights of the
Pythian Lodge
Elza Garn
Fountain at the Rexall Store
J. D. Ewing reports on a fountain at the Rexall Store. The item outlines a feature or display connected to the shop, with local interest noted for readers.
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Rexall
J. D. Ewing
Federal Coal Delivery Warned for Ohio Rural Counties
The Federal Fuel Administration warns Ohio that delivery of both bituminous and anthracite coal may be prohibited in many rural counties this fall where wood is available. The warning, not final, aims to give people time to prepare and is expected to include further explanations soon.
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Federal Fuel Administration
Ohio
Third Liberty Loan Installment Due May Twenty-Eighth
All subscribers paying installments on the government plan are advised the second installment of 20 percent is due on May 28 and must be paid promptly. The First National Bank Carey Ohio.
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Liberty Loan
First National, Bank
Carey
Ohio
Patterson Transfers to Insurance Dept at Barracks
Merritt Patterson, who enlisted last week at Columbus Barracks in the 12th Tank Corps, has been transferred to the insurance department at the same facility.
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Merritt Patterson
Columbus Barracks
12Th Tank Corps
Political Announcements Notice Published by The Times
The Times invites candidates to place their names in this column before the public. The charge of publication of notices throughout the season is $2.50, payable in advance.
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The
Times
John Zahn of Salem township Candidate for county commissioner
Announcement lists John Zahn of Salem township as a candidate for county commissioner pending Democratic decision in Wyandot County. It notes the primary is Tuesday August 13 1918 and seeks Democratic support.
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John - Zahn
Salem“township
Wryandot County
A. J. Frederick
Carey
Youngstown Man Visits Pennington Family in Ohio
G. W. Martin of Youngstown stayed with his brother in law and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Pennington last week. He and Mrs. Pennington then visited relatives in Fostoria on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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G. W. Martin
Youngstown
R. C. Pennington
Syca- Park Couple Guests At Stirberger Home
Mr and Mrs Curt Bachar of Syca more were guests Sunday at the home of Mrs A Stir berger Bachars visit highlighted family hospitality and local social news from the region.
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Curt Bachar
Syca— ‘More
Mr. Bachar
A. Stir‘berger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carey Times
Carey, Ohio
Postoffice
Homer Thrall
Peter Eee
J. T. Myers
Christian Science Memorial Service
CG. F. Sutter
Upper ‘Sandusky
Galt
Hotel Fetter
Upper Sandusky
C. D. Higgins
A. E. Constien
Mutual
J.E. Myers
West ST
Lic Church
Johnson’s
North Lake ‘Street
Detroit Vapor
Huston & Kokenge Bros
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