26 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
1
A letter from a U S sergeant in France to Mrs W A Shereved of Marshall Michigan urges Americans to support liberty bonds and the war effort. The plea stresses patriotic duty, rapid victory, and the shared sacrifice of families back home and soldiers abroad.
An account describes officers trained to execute orders without delay, stressing swift action and unquestioning obedience. It notes a broad array of duties across branches and praises a developed system of quays and unloading procedures, showing confidence in the force's readiness.
Fulton county readers learn of local youths enlisting and training for overseas service during World War I. The piece highlights Ohio volunteers from Archbold Swanton and nearby towns, the Camp Jackson call, and community support through Liberty Loans and morale efforts. It notes two late additions to the July contingent and praises patriotism, sacrifice, and the need to keep home fires burning.
Probate Court records list guardianship and estate proceedings for Alice Towns Harrison Welch Jacob Bonnell and others with hearings set for August 19 1918 Will filings and final accounts. A Detroit to Los Angeles auto caravan case and war savings stamp progress in Fulton county are also noted along with real estate transfers and county warrants.
United States Employment Service to centralize unskilled labor for war industries on August 1. Five exceptions allow continued labor sources. Federal district structure, state directors, and local boards to oversee recruiting and transfers to protect employers and communities while boosting production. Farm labor protected. railroad and solicited labor exempt. (Continued on page 8)
At a Fulton county league gathering last Friday Rev A B Eby read Edward Hale's The Man Without a Country. He warned against German peace propaganda after the Western front setback. 57 new members joined and future speaker Rev Mr Ingalls of McClure is slated to address this Friday.
A Republican mass meeting will be held at the Williams county fair grounds in Montpelier on Wednesday August 7 at 2 p m Congressman S D Fess will give the principal address Sperehee will be made by Frank B Willis and other state ticket candidates Many candidates on the state ticket have accepted the invitation to be present
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