14 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
1
A garbled text fragment describes a community event called Bed Crna Day or Pride Day in Pulten County. It mentions gathering efforts, a group named Ameri tab Red Crowe, and plans for a big celebration with speeches and activities led by local organizers and possibly a guest speaker.
A large gathering of two hundred fifty men and boys convened at Pythias Hall in Wauseon for the first Fathers and Sons Banquet observed nationwide. The program featured remarks by Mayor Five Qmour Sorden and Judge U cere, with music by a local orchestra, a paper by Mrs. Ja Gentelof on fatherly conduct, and addresses by Rev. B. Bowdresn and Howard Shepherd of the Second National Bank. The event aimed to strengthen family life and community ties, followed by a church service and plans for future similar gatherings.
Toledo proposes a large bond issue to fund street repairs and a new water system. The plan aims to employ returning soldiers and provide a permanent water supply while addressing unemployment in the county. It calls for thoughtful use of funds to ensure safety and long term Benefit.
A nostalgic bakery ad extols baked goods daily produced and offered for sale. The copy emphasizes fresh rolls pies cakes and bread, inviting customers to buy for goodness sake. It presents a local trade tone with repetitive assertive praise.
Leland Biery, veteran of the Western front, preserved through a perilous engineers duty with the Third Division. He survived a first infantry push where most of his company perished, one of twelve returning from two hundred. Beery bears the silent burden of war, a quiet man transformed by ordeal. The piece honors unsung soldiers, condemns glamor, and notes a village memorial for fallen, wounded, and serving men. A chimney fire damages a West Oak Street residence, with no major injuries.
Wauseon Ohio November edition notes a Wauseon Lodge No 349 F and A M meeting where the Master Mason degree is conferred on Clarence Yeager Robert Yeager and Carl Gering by Dr Bloomfield of Napoleon acting for the grandfathers. Also mentions local butterfly sightings and a U S bill by Congressman John Snook authorizing donation of a German field cannon to Wauseon.
A historical meditation on Abraham Lincoln praising his steadiness and humanity amid postwar turmoil. The piece urges Americans to recall his guidance and moral compass to weather economic social and industrial upheaval, pledging to follow his counsel and move toward progress with unity and compassion.
Irving Gorsuch, after ten years in the U S Navy including sixteen months in the war zone aboard the destroyer Warrington as Chief Pharmacist, returns to his hometown duties. His brothers Ernest and Henry are in the Army. The piece notes Lincoln Birthday programs and school reports, plus basketball results and student standings.
Mr Belding attends to the furniture department while Mr Ives takes personal charge of the undertaking department ensuring prompt and efficient service. Respectfully Ives Furniture and Undertaking Company.
Sergeant Otto Funkhouser has been honorably discharged at Camp Humpines Virginia and returns to Wauseon to rejoin Harrison and Shouser Brothers. He served a year and five months with the National Army, was moved by family losses, and wasted no time resuming business duties including stock inventory and a Dayton clothing dealers convention.
A grateful letter from Ray Emerling, wounded in action, reaches his mother Mrs. Joseph Emerling. He describes a voyage storm, injuries to chest and ear, lists upcoming transfers to Camp Sherman, and hopes to be home by March. He recalls meeting Brae Davis in France, asks about friends, and notes pay due and preparations for a return to normal life. The Dundee Reporter notes the paper’s local rise.
War letter from Merritt Blair in France dated January 1st describes warm weather with frequent rains, longing for home, and pay delays. He notes barracks heating, office space, and leave upcoming. The piece praises American soldiers and mentions aid from relief efforts and local community activities.
A cordial invitation extends to soldier boys and friends to a social evening at the Baptist church on Tuesday February 18. Dr Harry Walker of Toledo who spent months at Great Lakes Naval Training Station will give an address, then the young people will host the soldiers and their friends.
The notice lists cinema offerings for Friday to Sunday February 14–16 and Tue to Wed February 18–19, including Patty Arbuckle comedy, Constance Talmadge performances, the Hands Up episode, William Farnum in Les Miserables, and Madge Kennedy in Our Little Wife, plus a Princess program and special displays. It references Vilugo’s Les Miserables as a centerpiece and promotes the era’s war picture theme and big double features.
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