Fulton County Tribune Teases Reston and Weir Parliaments
Reading fragments claim a piece about Reston and Weir parliaments and a focus on the practice of local governance. Unclear details point to a report on community matters and officials.
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
5
Reading fragments claim a piece about Reston and Weir parliaments and a focus on the practice of local governance. Unclear details point to a report on community matters and officials.
War era bulletin from Fulton County Ohio recounts local unity and pledge to support Liberty Loan bonds with speeches at Ottokee hall and notices of probate matters. It highlights community volunteers boosting thrift stamps and lists residents visiting and daily wartime efforts.
Fulton County reports show per capita sales by town with Fayette Wauseon Archbold and Centralized Fulton leading in points. Centralia Rural schools top War Activities standings led by teachers Bert Richardson and Ike Baker with 1,911 and 1,402 points. A seven room dwelling and large lot are offered for sale, asking $300 down with monthly installments. Liberty Bond accepted at full face value.
Lieut John Phillip Sousa has lost his beard. The beard was a national institution. He trains the Jackies of the Great Lakes Naval Training School band at Great Lakes Illinois and will lead a district tour during the Fourth Liberty Loan drive showing the old Sousa fire in the sailors.
United States total food exports to European allies from July 1, 1914 to January 1, 1918 include complete yearly rations for 57,190,983 people and extra protein for 22,194,070 men. Wheat and flour exports to three principal allies amount to about 884 million bushels, pork exports near 2 billion pounds, and fresh beef exports 443,454,400 pounds. Exports to Russia were negligible in comparison.
Sir Joseph Maclay, British Shipping Controller, warns that Allied war effort hinges on American support. He states British and Allied forces face a critical position as war-weary troops and strained nerves persist after three years of conflict, urging U.S. resources to sustain the next harvest and the fight.
Solicitors for United States War Savings and Thrift Stamps will canvass every house in Ohio under a state plan. Volunteers from women’s organizations unions churches and War Savings societies will enlist. The Blue Post Card will authorize postmasters to deliver stamps on a set date with delivery and collection by mail carriers. No payment to solicitors. money ready for postman delivery.
The U S Food Administration in Washington urges a 50 percent cut in monthly wheat use to 21 million bushels to supply Allied bread and maintain soldiers full allowance. Household and business rules limit weekly wheat per person, require two wheatless days, restrict flour purchases, reduce Victory bread, and curb nonfood wheat use until harvest relaxes controls.
Ohio officials urge daily War Savings Stamp purchases to hit a statewide $290 400 quota with a per second rate of 3 53 dollars during 1918. Citizens from all ages must participate as agencies expand to cover Allen County’s record one agency per 72 residents.
In Woodsfield Ohio members of the Boy Scouts War Savings society report a one month total of 624.75 dollars in War Savings and Thrift Stamps purchased. This society is the first of its kind organized in Ohio by Boy Scouts.
This piece frames the American farmer as a quiet, enduring warrior in World War I. It argues that farmers suffer first from war’s disruptions, endure slower mobilization, and fight for freedom beyond profits, stressing resilience and national duty amid grain, price, and trade hardships.
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