War Savings Ball to Open Campaign in Wauseon June 17
The Ohio War Savings campaign rolls into Fulton County with a large War Savings Ball from Bryan on June 17 in Wauseon. Officials plan a pony contest and extensive stamp sales effort through local banks post offices and merchants. The event includes speeches by state figures and a county fair closing demonstrations with prizes funded by War Savings stamps.
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War Savings Campaign
Ohio War Savings
Wause
Mandday
United Bravery
Bryan Moteisy
Hue
Archbold
Bryan
Wauseon
T' the
County War Savings Committee
Mene Bank
Post Office
Ickett
England
Fulton
J. Darby Kenyon
Ohio War Law
Ings
Ohio
Tration
Licking
Holmes
Marion
Mohroe
Champaign
Perry
van Wert
Preble
Morrow
Fulton County
Fulton County War Chest reviewed for public funds use
County records in Fulton probe war chest disbursements. A committee chaired by H. F. Dimke met June 7 to oversee warrants, set administration costs, and allocate funds for war activities and subscriptions. The notice lists names of officials and payments, noting a need for public transparency in how proceeds are spent.
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Fulton County
Geo. K. Rosell
Frank Dielman
A Letter of Cheer for a Soldier Far Away
A wartime appeal asks readers to write a line to uplift a deployed friend. The call urges sharing vim, news, and cheer from home to steady him in dugouts, bays, and night-watch with letters that bring happiness, mirth, and hope.
Fine Weather Keeps American Soldier Busy Overseas
In a May 18 1918 letter from the American Expeditionary Force the writer reports fine weather with warm days and cool nights, vivid frontline impressions, and a desire to stay busy and return home. He notes German trenches being disrupted by American fire, describes medical returns and quick reentries to fight, and mentions promotions, pay, insurance, and rent worries while stationed at headquarters. He asks about family news and invites relatives to visit in the summer as the piece continues on page 8.
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Folka
Mary
Ruth
Mary's
Stars and Stripes
Mother
Theodore
John Hawkins
France
Camp Sherman
Stub
Mert
Bessie
Henry
Charles Heinsman Co. A. 101St
Amuth
Sixth Annual Ottokee School Reunion Held at Old School House
The Ottokee community marked the sixth annual reunion for former students from the 1850s to 1870s at the old Ottokee schoolhouse on June 6, 1918. About 80 attendees including five teachers and 60 pupils plus 25 visitors gathered to honor early educators, share memories, and elect new officers.
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Ottokee
J. €. Aldrich
Ida Fish
Theo. Siebold
R. H. Rice
Jessie Knibbe
A. B
W. H. Handy
Ottawa
Hannah Gillis Young
Morenci
Allen Shadle
Roxie H. Rice
Emma Jones
Bina Kniblee Stotzer
Helen Shadle
Times
Harvey Shadle
Ann Shadle
Em Verity
EM. Verity
War Chest gifts fund County drive in Fulton district
Donations boost the Fulton county War Chest with a pure bred Holstein calf from W L Biddle and land parcels donated by C Hallet and M J Linehan of Swanton. The gifts aim to strengthen county fund raising to aid the war effort as volunteers tally contestants for four prize classes and assign ribbons and buttons to participants.
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Detroit
Lyons
Pultos County War Chest
W. L. Biddle
C. Hallet
Swanton
Kengel’s
Deare
M. J. Linehan
Red Cross
Y. M
Cer C. A
Coun
Fulton County War Chest
Fogr
J. M. Harriman
Gunersl
Putton
Gas users urged to attend county meeting on rates
The Ohio Gas Light and Coke Co announces a three day public inquiry into gas service costs and proposes a single public meeting on Tuesday evening June 18 at city hall to hear citizens views while considering a rate ordinance. Mayor Chasm Bulger urges attendance.
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Unite
Ohio
Gas Light & Coke Co
Stampa
Conneil
Secce
Bulger
Fulton County Boy Recalls Ammunition Train Service in France
A Fulton County youth writes of his experiences with an ammunition train in France. He receives commendations and citations and expresses eagerness to learn about friends and family back home.
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Fulton County
France
Wheat Prospects High in Ohio 1918 Report
N E Shaw notes June report shows wheat prospects at 108 percent based on 16.5 bushels per acre with favorable May weather. Compared to 1917, the prospect rose from 88 percent. The summary also mentions rye, barley, corn, potatoes, hay, and fruits, and details regional comparisons and methods used.
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Board of Agriculture of Ohio
N. E. Shaw
Ohio
County Agent Warns Farmers of Fertilizer and Freight Price Jump
County Agent urges Fulton county farmers to plan now for wheat fertilizer this fall as supplies will be limited and prices higher. Freight rates rise about 25 percent on June 25 and fertilizer costs likely to increase later. Meetings are recommended to place orders, with the agent offering assistance. Crop prospects show wheat yields near 106 bushels per acre nationwide, with rye and corn planting details and area figures for 1918.
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Ohio
Fulton County
Farm Bureau
Ital
Trogen
McClure
Sen
United States
Coal Dealer Commission Rules and Fertilizer Note
The text outlines coal dealer commissions per ton with limits from one to three dollars depending on cost, plus example calculations and a driving note urging immediate orders for fertilizer. It includes a political candidate statement by Geo. B. Kryder in Ohio in 1918, referencing nitrogen, acid phosphate, and party positions.
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iAa
Sensan
Comdltione
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Pullen County
Treasury
Common Pleas Court
H. F. Dimke
War- Robinson Vale, Co
Seon
H. M. Jay
Archsurveyors
Outa
Bold
L. H. Deyo
Harry Seaman
Iaane Myers
Bilas Hartman
Wm. Garling
Grover Labarr
Art Nortis
MD VanArsdalen
Hibbard
Chajr O
Turner
Lon K
Vernon Winters
Aire
Howard Gamber
Russell Ma. Benj
Damaitee
HH. H. Tredway
Soldier's
L. H. Devo
Sec'v
Amba
Partridge
Same
Chesterfeld
Gorham
Linehan
Bata
Alama
Gow
Veessen Es P
Stout
Assesac WC
Hoch
Soldi York Earth
Sem Sams
Svantorewic
McArthur
Groceries
Elisabeth K. Kreiger
G. R. Fouty
Elan
Bucher
Alice
Border
Boston
Kimerer
Columbus
O. J. Dodge
Tam
Colonel Lee
Washington
Avro
Royal Air Force
Canada
Texas
Fritz
London
New York
Southampton
Winchester
People’s Bank
R. C. Buck
E. G. Cole
D.D
Rabe
U's
McCall
Brassiers
Warner
The
Spencer-Edgar-Vollmer Company
Wice
Commission For Coal Dealer
Dealer’s Commission
GEO
B. Kryder
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