World War Ceases Great Victory From Leray to France
Letters home from Leray and Gaylord Goodwin and other brothers serving in France reveal hopes of return to Wauseon. Families recount Christmas aid to European children through War Children’s Relief, aided by Mrs. Valeh Valeh and national chairman efforts. Letter writers describe wartime hardships, support for France and Belgium, and plans to respond to correspondence as they await peace and reunion.
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Leray
Gaylord Goodwin
France
Pesce
Bay
Europe
Pranen
Italy
Marc
Eya McDonald Valesh
Foles
Hume
U. A
Nate
Roy
P.O
Jude
Wauseon
Obituary of William Ruppert Near Wauseon 1960
The obituary details the life of William Ruppert of near Wauseon born in 1868, married to Anna Esther De Long, with two daughters one dying in infancy. A longtime member of Wauseon Tent K O T M, he lived most of his life in Ohio except a few years in Kansas. He died after a long illness, with funeral services held at Oak Street home and Wauseon Tent M. O. T. M. conduct, followed by burial at the cemetery.
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Wauseon
Apenas
Henry
John
Fred
Sam
Toledo
Kansas
Anna Esther DeLong
Jannett
Cherrish
Wau‘con Tent K
Banjour
Taim
Pirelli
Gene
Leisure Inn
Mont Wayne
Selaws
Vm.c. A
Nigel Jefe
Wien
Kona
Corpy
God
Oak Street
Peltier
E. Kenyon
Seriie
Ghana
Thorathy
Red Cross
Ious
Mary Humphreys
Charles Humphreys Jr
Fred Kelley
Decatur
Illinois
Jamea
Eliza Wheeler
Tiverton-on-evon
Bath
Somersetshire
England
Kelley
Pedges
Charles Humphreys
Arthur and
Frank
Ohio
Congregational Church of A Nie
Methodist Church
Armistice Celebrations Highlight End of War
In a tribute to peace the article recalls the Allied victory over autocracy and honors the sacrifices of soldiers and civilians. It notes Armistice signing at five o clock Paris time, ceasefire at eleven, and outlines postwar duties including policing, reconstruction, and long demobilization, with references to Kaiser abdication and German turmoil.
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Wauseon
Paris
Holland
Germany
Jubilant Wauseon Celebrates With Noisy Parade and Kaiser Theme
Crowds filled Wauseon as a large parade rolled through town after a townwide celebration. Autos from Lyons, a bonfire of railroad ties, and a march featuring a Kaiser figure on a hearse marked the event. The day included a noon close of saloons within three miles and a civic program led by the mayor.
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Meindime
Wauseon
Lyons
Dieser
Meister
Perap Wauseon
Charles Orvin
Adam and Ailiee
Pultan Sperry
Kaiser
Neirse
Uncle Sam
Father Time
the Devil
Wardriven Letters Show WWI Front Hardship and Resolve
A wartime letter from France dated October 7 1918 describes brutal weariness from first aid and litter carrying duties during a major push. The writer recalls exhausted crews, wounded comrades, and the resolve that Germans must be beaten, amid news of peace proposals and ongoing military strain.
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Bryan Heine
First
Costa
Bryan
Hesse
Bryan Hese
Dauntless
Optrit
France
Becuse
Caiman
Moe
Mother
Liberty Loan leaders hail milestone in Cleveland
W B Harris chair Liberty Loan Committee reports a congratulatory message from D C Wills and W L Crooks praising past efforts while acknowledging ongoing duty. The note, dated Cleveland November 11 at 4 40 p m, stresses gratitude and resolve to complete the national task for peace and freedom.
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W. B. Harris
D. C. Wills
Pourth_Liberty Loan Committee
W. L. Crooks
Pulton County
United States
Cleveland
Liberty Loan Committee
Uncle Sam asks farmers to unite on plan for food production
A WWI era appeal from Columbus Ohio urging farmers to form a single plan to boost food output. The note stresses critical need to feed troops and enemies in occupied territory, calling for organized, coordinated effort led by the committee chair D. C. Willis. The message highlights the urgency as Germany surrenders and food remains pivotal to victory.
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Uncle Sam
D. C. Willis
Columbus
Ohio
Germany
Ford
Timely Warning Urges Loyal War Effort In Fulton County
War warnings from the Department of Justice stress keeping American Protective League active. Warnings cite continued need for enforcement of the selective service act and vigilance against espionage and enemy propaganda, urging Fulton County and the League of American Patriots to maintain high war effort and finish strong.
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Department of Justice
American Protective League
Fred L. Croninger
League
Washington D.C
Federal Department of Justice
A. B. Bielaski
Bureau of Investigation
U.s.department of Justice
United States
United States Department of Justice
Bureau of Investiation
Fulton County
League of American Patriots
Anil
Food Campaign Targets County Agents and Findlay Officers
Fulton County men plan a production campaign following an inference meeting of Farm Bureau officers and county agricultural agents held in Findlay on Monday. The event highlights efforts to boost local agriculture through coordinated outreach and farming initiatives.
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Farm Bureau
Findlay
Fulton County
Ohio
NSA
Fis
Dane
Aes
G. Aumeneae Barca
B. Russell
United States
Aistace
Cmengers
Europe
Poland
Archbold
Vern Lake
Fulton Co. Farm Bureau
County Affairs For The Week In Fulton County
Fulton County notices cover probate court actions including guardianships, estates, and first and final accounts. Cases list real estate sales, inventory and appraisements, and letters issued. A 1918 hearing date is noted for several guardianship matters.
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Treasury
Preas
S. Casebere
Barbara E. Baker
Gale
Timothy Plummer
Fulton County
Tribune
Eee
Christian Rapp
Joseph Rapp
Joseph Rap
Abijah Brewer
Eddie E. Vrooman
Admintateo Schuyler
Mary S. Hunt
Robert Boyce
Charles Warren ‘Welch
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Henry Alleman
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Thomas Deweyt
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Win Ezra Rupp
Constance Rupp
Sametims
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Harmon Gaschs
Delta
Me.s
Wauseon Foot Fink
Witter Myst
Byron Piousfoot
Hudson Jones
Walter Perkins
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Crock
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HL Davenport
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Ohio Masboarl Co
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