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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper line appears to reference Fulton County Tribune publishers and a public notice or notice of record, with garbled OCR text suggesting a legal or publishing recorder context in Kenton and Weir. No clear event or names are legible.
Marie LaSalle and Mrs Sami Toms host visitors from Delta Oa deo ulpid school as Clarence welcomed relatives including Sun mont and Richard Eikinesa driving a new Ford. Orin McBride is discharged from France service and home with parents. Warner's son returns from war to help on farms.
In Northeast and Northwest Dover communities residents note church services May 26 with Rev W A McCalln to speak at the Christian church and a memorial address at the M E church. Local families visit relatives in Detroit Napoleon and Toledo as strains of illness and travel mark a period of social activity.
Ohio War Savings Stamps contest spurs mail carriers to sell war bonds for a chance at free trips over the Great Lakes. Arthur Le. Vanesdall of Ashland leads with 20 th of War Savings Stamps sold. Joseph H. Stier of Hameraville close behind. Several others across counties show high totals as May sales rise to 4.18 per stamp and are expected to increase next month.
Citizens urged to support War Savings Stacie drive to fund military needs and ensure returns for returning servicemen. Local leaders rally public backing to supply money for postwar veterans and national defense.
A town ordinance authorizes a bond issue of One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars to supply Wauseon and its inhabitants with an adequate water supply. Bonds of One Thousand Dollars each are issued with staggered payments through 1996, bearing five percent interest. The plan includes sale of bonds, sinking fund allocations, and transfer of proceeds to fund water works. Numerous named residents and related parties are listed as notice recipients and potential claimants in the probate context.
A purely local event in Wauseon invites residents to investigate and believe a citizen's word. The article urges confirming statements and trusting home-indorsed information over outside sources.
Mr Furney of the carpet and rug department highlights rocking chairs porch settees and chairs this week with lace curtains in the background. A reminder to buy them now as spring cleaning nears completion.
Mr Scott of the shoe section displayed spring footwear ideas for all ages. The show drew ladies and children alike with options for every taste and use.
Miss Newton of the Millinery section displays late summer arrivals in hats. The exhibit promises ideas for outdoor wear and offers a wide selection inside the shop.
Mr Funkhouser of the Dry Goods and Garment section promotes a special weekly display featuring late coats and suits, plus waist creations and new skirt models. Foulard skirts patterns add to the allure as shoppers are invited to view the collection.
The Hardware section man Mr Kolb displays a full line of Love Bros paints oils and varnishes in a brighten up season display. A second window features oil stoves and wicks. The note invites shoppers to visit soon to avoid summer heat while cooking baking and canning.
Mr Dalrymple in the grocery section showcases a tempting fruit and vegetable display featuring pineapples, grapes, lettuce, string beans, spinach, onions and a tea and coffee display by Chase and Sanborn. A kiln sold in Wauseon for 30 years is noted for consistent quality.
The variety section shows summer playthings in window and store interior. Toys for girls include dolls and games. boys get croquet sets and wagons while gardens and rides appeal to all ages. A candy display features Whipped Cream Chocolates and Meltaway peanut butter taffy at 40g per item or by the pound.
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