Startling statement on American tales and regional legends
The piece surveys exaggerated colonial lore about Lake Erie islands and snake legends, citing Bonneca and Colames Smith while noting modern tax worries. It warns readers about inflated histories and shifts to present concerns, including federal and state fiscal burdens and proposed public works. It also reports Fulton County plans for a sales pavilion and stock barns at fair grounds to improve the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County Commissioners
Fulton County Fair
Swanton Enterprise
Farm Bureau column highlights Fulton poultry program and losses
Walter D Skeels notes Fulton County leads in chicken and egg production with a value of 1 118 843 dollars and outlines culling demonstrations to reduce waste. The piece lists county leaders and emphasizes cooperative effort, detailing a schedule to educate poultry raisers and noting risks from roaster and cucumber beetle control. It also records Skeels birthplace, military service, WWI death in France, and a family tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Fulton
Imeumne
Dakin
State University
Fale
Yall
Township Farm
Baroa
Auiboy
W. B. Grbekett
Fultam
Anthony Cater
Delta
Pike
Cheetor
Thompson
Royalton
Clark Hibbard
Metaraya
J Chesterfeld
Vern Spangler
Morenel
Mich
Dover
Harley Salsberry
Wauseon
Clinton
Payette
Swat
Citizens Military Training Camp Opens at Camp Knox Ky
A Citizens Military Training Camp will open at Camp Knox Kentucky for Indiana Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia in the Fifth Army Corps Area starting July 2 for four weeks. Open to men aged sixteen to thirty five of sound character intelligence and physical fitness. No educational requirements but must file a certificate of good character and medical testimony. All expenses paid by the government. each candidate pays own transportation and is reimbursed five cents a mile upon arrival. No service obligation but attendance may lead to National Guard or Reserve enrollment. For information contact L McDonald Wauseon Ohio or Ruppert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Knight
Ohio
United States
Congress
Russia
Europe
Smith-Towner
Medera
Staten
Tex
Camp Knox
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Fifth Army Corps
PALO
National Guard
Reserve
L. . McDonald
Wauseun
The Tribune Caption Says The Quiet Show Wins Best
A garbled Tribune clipping notes a maxim about restraint in showing off. The readable fragment hints at a man who appears best when he shows little, suggesting a piece on modest presentation or performance.
Sheriff nabbed Harrington for Raisin Jack near Delta
Sunday Sheriff Ford seized J A Harrington in Delta with about three gallons of the makins of Raisin Jack. Harrington arraigned Monday in Probate Court and found guilty of manufacturing intoxicating liquors with a $100 fine and costs. His wife posted security. makins remained with the sheriff. Additional Delta cases: D McCartney convicted of transporting intoxicating liquors and jailed until fines paid. Ed Berry likewise fined for transport. Joe Kalinostha paid $300 fine for manufacturing White Mule. Judges Barber and Pattee presided. officers kept busy for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Delta
J. A. Harrington
Harrington
A. M. Barber
Mrge Harrington
Bob Aloeen
Ron Fellers
Swanton
D. McCartney
Per Pattee
Ed Berry
Judge Barber
Frida
S Ana Se
Costa
Joe Kalinostha
le Reuney Wet Saal
Tragic Electric Accident Claims Toledo Man's Son
Lewin Avery, 15, son of Louis Avery, chief lineman for Toledo and Indiana Ry, was killed while helping his father connect a new service line at the Stryker plant. He touched 13000 volt live wires. three doctors failed to revive him. Funeral services were held in Delta with burial in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewin Avery
Louis Avery
Toledo
Indiana
Strykerer
Iad
Delta High School
Siar
Evansport
Avery
Delta
Jemoa
Prince Chap Benefit Picture Scout Fundraiser
On Thursday June 23 the Boy Scouts held a ticket sale campaign for the Prince Chap benefit shown at the Printess. The Loyal Womens Class of the Scouts will use proceeds to buy Lake Camp supplies and baked goods to raise funds at Guilfords Store in Tedrow. Community support for tickets helps the Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Prince
Andes
We Scouts
Fedrow Christian Church
Lake Camp
Guilfords
Easyment
Tedrow
Canning and Picnic Events Highlight Fulton County Farm Bureau Bulletin
Fulton County Farm Bureau announces a canning and baking demonstration by Ohio State experts at Grange Hall in Winameg on Monday June 27 at 9 20 a m. The county wide picnic is set for Thursday August 4 at the Fair Ground with speakers including Mr Murray D Lincoln, Secretary of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. The bulletin also notes wheat standardization efforts encouraging red wheat trials and invites farmers to inspect improved seed varieties at the Farm Bureau office. County Agent R A Cave outlines details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Hio State University
Grange Sail
Winameg
Ely
Fulton County
Taiia
Fair Ground
Faro Bureau
Milk Association
No Farmers Organization
Kho
Farm Bureau
Murray D. Lincoln
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
R. A. Cave
Wauseon man who made good returns from Wellsville visit
Mr and Mrs Geo C Dudley returned from a ten day trip to Wellsville Ohio with Mrs Geo L Howe. Mr Howe, a longtime Wauseon resident, built a substantial local career as a bank director and business owner. He credits early education and mentors for his success while his wife Florence C Riddle is highlighted for Carnegie library efforts and civic work in Wellsville.
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Geo. C. Dudley
Wellsville
Ohio
Geo. L. Howe
Howes
Howe
Wauseon
Adam Orth
Orth
Charles C. Greenleaf
New
Central Loan and Savings Co
Florence C. Riddle
Dudley
Clark
Riddle
Carnegie Library
Pees Industries Asa
Pennsylvania
Pioneer gravel pit collapse takes Mary Ann Thomas
Bits o News notes the death of Mary Ann Thomas aged 96, a Bedford County, Pennsylvania native born January 1, 1826, who died May 20, 1921 after a life in faith and family. She married Daniel Wickey in 1850, leaving seven children, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and many relatives. The obituary reflects cherished memories and spiritual reflections on life and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbold
Pioneer
St. A
Swanton News Briefs Mixed Local Items
Swanton reports T. L. Parker finishes census of school age residents in the Swan ton district totaling 365. In Napoleon Red Cross reports 1637 dollars in compensation aiding Henry County in early June. Delta notes Haller York Township will operate a two department school with two teachers. Ottawa reports a 67 year old man electrocuted while cutting weeds between Ottawa and Blaster. Three drownings noted at Deplance River over Sunday. Metamora notes milk prices at several places around 5 cents per pint.
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Napoleon — Red Cross
Henry County
Delta— Haller
York Township
Swanton
T. L. Parker
The Telephone Girl
A poem imagines the telephone girl as all knowing, warning she would reveal secrets and unravel town life. It asserts her power to unsettle marriages, church harmony, and social order by exposing private indiscretions and excuses. The verse dramatizes gossip’s reach in a cautious, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Force
Complaint Letter Describes Switch Engine Racket Near Yard
A resident near a railroad yard in the suburbs writes the railroad company about persistent noise from a switch engine. The letter lists repeated sounds and seeks relief from the disturbance, noting the effects on nightly quiet and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gi Globe
Court House News Warrants and estate actions detailed in docket
Court notes list warrants issued for various firms and individuals for lumber coal and supplies, plus probate and court actions. Includes real estate transfers, guardianships, and hearings with names such as Osborn Schultz Dimke Gleason and Meier. Notices cover injunctions, sales and adoptions, with court orders and final accounts filed in July 1921.
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Brigham, Guilford Co
Dreskiner
Hough
Seccess
Gaghan
McGon Andl Stroh
Ailes “Lumber” Co
Recorder
Clerk of Courts
Hasrioon
Metamora Lumber Co
Albert
Tecumseh Gravat Co
Sylvester Soles
Admr
Clarence M. Soles
Milford Bennet
The Prince Chap Feature Attracts Scouts Benefit
A Pringe Ghap benefit for the Scouts kicks off Tuesday evenings at De Bene Bess. The production centers on an aspiring artist William DeMille and a young ward, with a London setting and a cast including Kosloff and Ferguson. A Paramount Artcraft picture promises a lightweight summer mood and a stylish wardrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Bene Bess
William DeMille
London
William Peyton
Bor
Model
Obituary: Mrs Hazel Leininger Born Near On Sadele Shoal
Mrs Hazel Leininger born to Hazel Mildred Abbs near On Sadele shoal United in sees to Wale F Leininger six children Bernard M Besides rt husband and shelves to ar their loss parents three brothers Lloyd Thomas Earnest sister Mrs Hattie Kline Delta and many relatives mourn. She joined Lutheran faith April 4 19098 confirmed member of Lutheran church. Funeral services held Sunday afternoon in Wauseon Rev O G Hebestroit interment. Our thanks for kindness and sympathy to relatives and friends. Walter Tiara Children.
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Walter D. Skeels
Alfred C
Elizabeth Skeels
York Township
Ohio
Sith
Wauseon
Camp Sherman
Strd
Y Merritt
Begidod
France
EU Ta
Lesith
Ee Atymour
Lelly
United States
Robinson
Yresac
Ren A. Darker
Benjamin R
York
Grant T
Napoleon
Johnston
Pike Township
Herman J
Kinson Gibbs
American Legion
Zion _A. B, Church
Alfred P, Skeels
Hazel Mildred Abbs
Sadele
Sees
Wale
F. Leininger
Shiden
Bernard
Lloyd
Ee Thomas
Chicago
Earnest
Tedrow
Hattie Kline
Delta
O. G. Hebestroit
Fio Walter Tiara
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Eric Lee Snakis
PAM
Tribune
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Eels
Avery Inn
F. W. Avery
Wauseon, Ohio
Stoy
the Tribune
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Government Hospital
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Patrick Casey
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Case Eagle
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Haumasser
Samuel Ruppert
Farm Bureau Bulletin
Mary Ann Thomas
Treal
J. L. Jordan
Ottawa
John *Arker
East Main Street
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Bert Sawyer
Blot Camp
Julius Bek
Sae Dae Neon
The
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Wattseon, Ohio
Court House. News
Chas. Osborn Jr
John Schultz
Caroline Schultz
Pauline Aig
Aicason
Lester Hite
Samuel Fox Jo Far
Hinane
F. Bissell
D. B. Bi
B . B. Johnson
Rice and Stoner
Hollis Shaffer
Metamora Seasmith
Flora E. McQuillin
Sewand
Casler
Celia M. Gunn
Sylvester Gleason
Elmyra Roos
Jennie Grooms
Lyons. Fayette
Richard Deakins
Lewis
Ucre
Chesterfield
W. L. Campbell
Hert L
Hasl W. Smoth
M.D. Mann
Alice M. Dimke
Hattie Biddle
Livermore and Munns
M. C. Munn
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Arthur Maret
Hapalton Ueer
J. Fy
State of Ohio
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Miley
Amos Miley
J. H. Miller
Joseph N. Hine
Otto Hess
Wm. O’hee
Letitia May Stewart
Margaret
John
Warren R. Baker
Schulz
M. Raker
Letitia May Raker
Panama
Hazel Leininger
Meat Department
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