Fire Department Pumps 2 548 000 Gallons in Eighteen Days
Emergency measures by Wauseam Fire Department and auto truck saved the city during a critical period. Over eighteen days the crew pumped 2 548 000 gallons, with vehicle use and water supply restored after a damaged pump and temporary outages. The truck, now serviced, is back at the city building ready for duty. The effort involved three firefighting calls and driving by volunteers, debunking claims of extravagance and proving the need for reliable fire protection.
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Wauseam Fire Department
Avto
Southatrvet
Jamal
Ferner
Jilly Sunday-Good Signals Rifle Range Work at Quantico
Jilly Sunday-Good highlights rifle range drills and chow for Marines at Quantico. The feature notes daily routines and training tempo as men in marine camp prepare for duties with steady discipline and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jilly
Quantico
Where the Money Goes Where the Money Goes
Auditor and Office Force publish February 17 1919 receipts and disbursements of Fulton County taxes for the past year. Total $362042.16 with nearly one third going to schools, an amount close to the state school fund. the remainder distributed among county corporations and other entities.
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Fulton County
F. E. Perry
Joe Aldieran
Julia Ald
Wally
Great Lakes
Paul
Philadel
Fulton
Serres
Shem
Thomas ‘Meigher
Billy Burs
Warrington
Alexandria
Strang
Fulton County Council approves $20,000 water emergency bonds
The Fulton County council in session authorized borrowing 20000 to cover emergency water failures at the City Plant. An ordinance under emergency rules allows issued certificates of indebtedness and directs the Water Works setup to install pumps, motors, and electrical gear to restore water supply. The meeting also granted curb work on East Elm Street and discussed funds for various public affairs and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poorman
East Elm Street
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
Board of ‘Trustees of Pe Affairs
Wauseon
Board of Trustees
van Camp Company
Shoop Avenue
Harper
The
Water Works Board
Temporary water system improves town supply
Town officials report a forthcoming water works system but until then wells across the town have been cleaned and fitted with protection to provide safe drinking water. The State Board of Health urges caution and the community hails the prompt, efficient response to a recent public water emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Health Almanac 1919 Promotes Disease Prevention
The United States Public Health Service offers the 1919 Health Almanac detailing prevention of infectious diseases, hygiene, and public health measures. It covers sanitation, clean water, milk handling, dental care, and vaccination campaigns, with instructions to obtain free copies via the Public Health Service in Washington.
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John Thybaule
United States Public Health Service
United States
U.S
New B Street
8. E
Washington, D
Head of Red Cross Work in France Named
The Goodrich Rubber Company of Akron Ohio furnished the head of the Red Cross work in France for the past three months. Col. A. B. Jones, vice president of Goodrich, directed 6500 workers and oversaw expenditures near 5 million dollars per month.
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RED Cross
France
Goodrich Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Col
A. B. Jones
Col. Jones
Wrongful death claim settled in Ohio rail crash
I N Aeschliman longtime Fulton County Threshermen leader died in a London Ohio railway accident January 14 1919 while en route to a state meeting. On February 18 the Ohio Electric Railway paid 5500 to his widow and four children through administrator George Seiler, with no contest and court expenses avoided. Proceeds plus a life policy of 4000 leave the family well provided for. administrator sale of Aeschliman’s mill and threshing gear aimed to cover debts. Indigestion remedy ad follows.
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I. N. Aeschliman
Fulton County Threshermen’s
London
Ohio
Ohio State Threshermen's Association
Ohio Electric Railway
George Seiler
Aeschliman
A.M. Barber
F. A. Barber
Ohio Electric Company
Premum
Aeschumanh
Memories Of School Days In France Letter From Teacher
A former teacher sends a letter that brings a vivid memory of the Wauseon school room to Walter Chetister and his schoolmates now serving near Wauseon. The message, dated January 28 1919 from Advance Ordnance Depot No 4 A P O 706 A E F, will be read with interest by the veterans and celebrated when they observe the Fourth of July over there.
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Wauseon
W. L. Chetister
France
Walter Chetister
Advance Ordnance Depot No
A. P.O
Bartett
Rena Mae Sweeney
Florence Bennett
el Waite
Gajegnd & Co
Jon
Joseph Domito
Huldah Miller
Chloe Edgar
Sore le Moces
Mae Sharp
George Elaware
Harry Baker
Phn D. Rocktellers
Walter
Ww. L. C
Carl Ransome Gerringer
Chetty
Camilla Poster
Princess Rosebud
Prince Curly
Turk’ Barrett
Chet
Washington
Cornwallis
Burgoyne
Grant
Lee
Wauseon Boys
Pete Clingaman
Fulcomer
Toledo
Tiffin
Ohio
Oregon
Alabama
Massachusetts
Michigan
South Dakota
From the Editor’s Desk County Affairs For The Week
Wauson area notes the weekly county affairs with mentions of warrants issued for Eliza A. Andrews and a list of public works costs. The piece includes reflections on industrial creed, road and water system projects, and a personal letter recalling school memories and Army life. It closes with a Scout Night announcement and local real estate transfers.
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Eliza A. Andrews
Fleeting West Publishing Co
Toledo Blade
Toledo & Indians R
Cow Light
Court House
Stanage Co
The
McManus Troup Co
Dayton Blank
Continental Sugar Co
Columbus
Easter Dates Through the Century Shown
The article outlines Easter Sunday dates over the next ninety-two years with occurrences in March and April. It notes exceptions, earliest possible date is March 23 in 2008, latest possible date April 25 in 1943, and cites specific recent and upcoming dates such as Easter on March 31 last year and April 4 next year.
County Agents Demonstrations Boost Farm Yields and Reach
County agents nationwide closed 1918 with 1,100 agents staging 74 710 demonstrations for 661 000 attendees. Net profit from demonstration areas reached 21 851 000 dollars. Agents aided 323 125 farmers in seed corn selection and 513 000 in germination testing. Over 10 500 000 acres planted with tested seed. 2 000 000 acres of wheat grown under guidance. Seed treatments for smut involved 15 farmers on nearly 2 000 000 acres. Potatoes treated by 23 990 farmers on 124 000 acres. 16 225 farmers began alfalfa. soybeans on 10 000 farms. cowpeas on 1 100 farms. 14 000 orchards cared for. 32 400 farmers assisted in growing involving 500 000 acres.
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Council IN Action
Board of Trustees of Affairs
Bridge Buiding Fond Soldiers Relief Fund
Pension Pak Eerie
Total
Janseon
Express
Atlantic Seaboard
Total Township Funds
Total Corporation Funds
Positon
Fulton Iq County
PH Waid
Webber Sweater Co
Detroit
Pennslvania Knitting Mills Co
Philia
Waid
Chicago
Citiey
Tastim
Aes i
Miners Royalton School
Re. Wauseon Village School
Archbold Village School
Fayette Village
Swanton Will
Oakland
Bette
J. N. Aeschliman
Ford Roofing Products
Ford
Wauseon, Ohio
Probate
Treasury
Common Pleas Court
Aecorder Ann
Wuage
Sbarrett Brothers
Toledo & Indiana
R. ‘Co
Deen
Grisier & Son
Ovat
Ingham
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Theodore Roosevelt
P Rockfeller
Ital
Rockfeller
Wauseon Scout Council
Margaret Willeman
York Typ
Orrie W. Jone
Fred
Grace Sanders
Sanderson Ord
Swanton
J. W
Margaret
Arthur H
Verna Wendt
Clinton
W.J. Pugh
Arthur Herna Wendt
Jacob Walter
Edward E
Lillian B
Pike
Nelson Falor
Aera Falor
Albert
Emma Nofziger
Chas
Rosa RB
Cora Gee
E. F
John M. Baker
John R. Keller
A. Earl Harger
East Lawn
E. M. Tappan
W. A. Tappan
Gates
Kennedy
Ervin Tappan
Pike 'Up
Frederick Wesche
Peter Burkholder
Chas. Wright
Erwin
Tappan
Amos Kendall
Clara A. Kendall
Gorham
A. Barker
E. Oak St
Wauscoti
Pyle
Sean Tester
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