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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
4
The Fulton County Tribune, established in 188, appears misprinted and partly unreadable. Subscriptions and continuance are unclear, with indications the subscriber wishes continued service and will pay when convenient.
Friday evening calls at the Crout home included Mrs Young and ag hg Biena, AL Buckley and daughter, Gr and friend from wool, Mrs Rena Lowe, and Mrs o Acne ereeaeer James. Neighbors added sympathy for a bereaved family. Visits continued Sunday as guests joined Bryant Johnson’s party. Several residents traveled to Wauseon and Fayette for family duties and funerals. Labor Day was observed with community work and a market note on hay fever in Vernon Leatherman.
A family gathering at Mr and Mrs D J Wake residence marked the introduction of a new member through the marriage of Alfred J Worley's wife. The event featured Mr and Mrs Cleland and their children Lela Lola and Ha Sunday evening when additional relatives and guests joined the celebration.
Quit laxatives and purges with Nature's Remedy Nit Tablets. The ad claims the tablets ease bowel action, improve digestion, strengthen the liver, curb constipation, and reduce daily medicine need. Sold by Fink & Haumesser in Wauseon Ohio with package designed for three days per vial.
County Agent R A Cave urges Fulton county farmers to harvest and hang seed corn early to ensure good germination and higher future yields. He cites Ohio Experiment Station results showing two bushels per acre gain and argues buying time now can boost 1919 crop potential.
Wilmington twins John J Ayars and George W Ayars, long separated by military service, are now both Marines. George joined the Naval Reserves but transferred to the Marine Corps after discharge. The brothers will train together at Paris Island and serve in the same outfit during active duty. Next Grange meeting Sept 12 features topics on home remedies and military impact on youth.
Ada Msy Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Fraker born January 15 1891 died August 30 M aged 27 years 7 months and 15 days converted and baptized at age 18 in Wauseon married to Mr Charles H Murphy February 6 1914 survivors include husband three children Florence Irene and Charles her parents eight brothers four sisters and many relatives funeral held at Pettisville church with interment in Pettisville cemetery Bank System Takes On Strength For Liberty Loan Drive notes Ohio banks added to Fourth District system total resources up by 41 231 000 to 494 661 000 Overly Hielman Bechtol reunion held August 31 at Marry Willeman Wausea Ohio 65 relatives present with a winter war meal and business session details of officers and donors. next reunion set for Defiance Ohio area done but no dates provided
The piece discusses heavy government borrowing to fund the war, its impact on private and public spending, and investor behavior. It cites the Wall Street Journal on bond incentives, tax considerations, and the Treasury's efforts to protect bondholders while promoting financing for the war effort. It also describes Army training schools near Kansas City, Y M C A and K of C activities, daily routines, and Red Cross notes on June through August relief efforts.
The First Lady of the Land urges American women to back the war effort, stressing morale at home mirrors national resolve. She praises women for contributing to humane aims and notes the fourth Liberty Loan drive, running from September 28 to October 19, will mobilize such efforts.
A fragmented wartime style notice urges households to sort garbage and remove tin cans and rubbish. It emphasizes reclaiming waste like metals, bone meal, and other materials, warning that garbage is valuable when properly managed. The plea underscores public health and efficiency through careful disposal.
Fulton county seeks about 8,000 bushels of seed corn to be picked from stalks before frost. Experiments show stalk-picked corn yields 2.26 extra bushels per acre, worth delaying other farm work to harvest seed by September 15. Each farmer should save and hang seed corn promptly to boost next year’s yield and aid the war effort at home.
Baptist church schedule lists Sunday school at 9:30 and services at 10:45 7:30 with Wednesday prayer meeting led by Pastor T. B. Ashton and Clinton Oren Additional Lutheran services in Archbold Pettisville with Sunday school and preaching times Pastor R H Bunge noted Palace Optical Parlors closed awaiting reopening and lard offered at 23 cents per pound on the South Side
A Wauseon reader, Mrs. TH Trimble of 521 E Chestnut St, reports eight years of back pain and kidney disorder improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She says mornings better, strength returned, kidneys less troublesome, and calls for renewal use when needed. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
An Ohio health department report highlights June as part of the nationwide Children’s Year campaign to cut infant deaths. In June, 802 babies under five died in the state, 477 fewer than the 1,279 1916 average. Across three months April May June total baby saves reached 664, surpassing the three-month quota. County results show Fulton with a single death and 1 saved, while Mahoning, Cuyahoga, Lucas, Montgomery and Summit counties posted notable gains. Belmont saved 24 babies on a low quota.
Daily dispatches celebrate American troops awarded the cross of war and the allied praise for their bravery in the latest thrusts. General Mangin commends the Yanks, urging readiness for the forthcoming Fourth Liberty Loan and urging readers to prepare. Read & Wager’s on Miona stomach tablets are touted as fulfilling promises.
An old village ordinance from Walenta Stee Ohio contemplates selling bonds of 3,001 dollars to finance paving and curb improvements. It details bond denomination, interest, sale, and allocation to a sinking fund for the village's paving program, with procedures for enforcement and official attestations.
Arthur Randolph Martin, a tattooed man, plans a skin graft to remove a large chest image of Kaiser Wilhelm before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He told a recruiting sergeant he would undergo the operation at a hospital and then join training camp if successful.
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