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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
An Edwardsville report notes eleven men charged with mobbing an alien enemy were acquitted. The text laments farmers prioritizing tobacco over food crops, urging food production for victory and criticizing wartime attitudes. It also recalls a Texas attack on a negro family, with four sons killed and the mother shot amid a burning cabin, contrasting with depictions of Hun cruelty.
A historic claim extols General Ferdinand Fosch as holder of unmatched wartime power directing six million soldiers and shaping the fate of free peoples, a figure praised as the pinnacle of military authority in an era of global conflict.
Local food administrators are urged to gather for a county meeting called by James county administrator to issue general instructions and promote uniformity in their duties. The move aims to balance overzealous and lax enforcement across the county.
The notice urges all men who turned 21 since June 5, 1917 to register for draft service and warns of no personal notice. It also reports sidewalks nuisance from Hartford boys bicycle brigade, a plan to protect pedestrians, and praise for magistrates funding road repairs. It cites a widow’s Red Cross generosity and critiques of juror duties amid a Louisville murder case.
A wartime editorial discussion urges citizens to buy thrift stamps to support the federal treasury and foil criminal mischarges. It criticizes food administration limits on wheat and calls for universal flour reporting, praising the post office in the context of the selective service and mail service during 1915 1918.
A Republican paper cites the Memphis Commercial Appeal's criticism of air plane shortages and government wage policies. The Appeal questions why names of those causing the shortage should not be public and condemns government wages for common labor while preaching economy.
The article denounces postal service waste and cites decline due to Burleson economy and Democratic spoils. It cites misdelivered mail from Bloomington Indiana to Bloomington Michigan, a registered letter arriving after days, and a Detroit to Hartford route. It notes a fascination with Sanol kidney remedy and a drug store price.
In March 1918, the Hart County group at Camp Shelby reports on letters from Beavers Dam and Fruitland Park. Families await news as soldiers like Old Sergt Hudson share maps and maps like the Beaver Dam letter. Pete Barnard jokes about work and pleasure with girls, flowers, and peaches. Aunt Harrel’s appointment in Lumberton is noted. Sgt Byron Williams remains county clerk. Old soldiers express hopeful pride and kinship, hearing of loved ones back home.
A reflective column notes Democrats’ grave beliefs Hughes would have avoided war, criticizes costly unbuilt airplanes in Europe, recalls Billy Sunday’s campaigns costing 9 cents per sinner, and mentions William Jennings Bryan’s lingering presence in prohibition papers.
County Agent Browder reports mixed results with crops. Wheat is excellent and harvest underway led by Watt Taylor of Matanzas, while corn prospects are poor from bad stands and late planting. Tobacco plants are in short supply, with an estimated 15 percent crop shortfall. Meadows look good and hay may exceed recent years. Browder met Matanzas farmers about a lime plant, with indications favorable. Also, county officials uncover widespread $250 exemptions errors by unskilled assessors, prompting extensive corrections.
A sale notice for Whipperwill Re cleaned Peas at 2.90 and German Millet at 5.00 listed for sale at 4812 Acton Bros. Complex ad style brief item.
A county committee from Ohio and Turning Plows plus a No. 12 Blue Bird and other farming implement brands appeared before the State Tax Commission seeking a reduction in taxes. Figures referenced include 4714 West Ellis and Brother.
County leaders announce a drive to identify the oldest building in Ohio County. Readers are asked to submit a coupon with location and erection year, with a June 15, 1918 deadline. Three prominent citizens will review results. a historic cut and description will run in this paper and the Louisville Daily Courier-Journal.
Last week Buck Sparks was tried in circuit court and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and a $50,000 fine for operating a poker game in Owensboro. The Owensboro News praises the verdict as the first such penitentiary sentence for poker in the county and calls for a broader clean up of gamblers and blind tigers.
Hartford Herald editor Rev Walter Greep failed to secure a naval post and will wait in the draft service until he reaches twenty one. He wished to join war work but requests a few more days to attain drafting age.
Old false teeth offered up to 15 dollars per set plus old gold and silver. Send by return mail. good held 10 days for approval. Mazer's Tooth Specialty Dept. A Philadelphia address listed. Also a soldier’s letter from Beaver Dam mother noting May 11 and June 2 dates from her son labeled Over There.
A soldier at Camp Merritt tells his mother of a pleasant trip despite being sick one night. He hopes to see active service soon and mentions weather turning spring, planning to share full events on return. He asks for a pipe and Prince Albert tobacco, noting scarcity.
Equality Kentucky May 1 1918 Brentwood Coal Company announces it is closing its business and will be dissolved by consent of a majority of stockholders on May 1 1918. Brentwood Coal 60 H E Randle President Leonard Randle Secretary.
With the closing of the term of criminal court Judge Slack disposed of many cases. Only two penitentiary sentences were given and nearly 3500 dollars in fines were assessed, mostly against those who operated the green cloth and round tables. Chief Haynes led the enforcement, backed by the grand jury, and aided by Judge Slack and Commonwealth's Attorney Claude Smith.
Local price notice from Ban de pour Beaver Dam Kentucky lists Millet seed at 5.00 dollars per bushel Stock peas at 2.50 dollars per bushel and beans at 4.00 dollars per bushel. The terse ad labels DL and is signed with the location Beaver Dam Kentucky.
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