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War Savings Stamps urged as war effort grows
Local editors urge citizens to support the war by buying war savings stamps and conserving food. Government seeks large wartime funds. sugar allowances cited and conscription debate noted. Farmers repairing roads praised as public spirit, while calls for weed cutting day and postal improvements appear in the week’s notices.
President adjourns and wartime support urged in speech
In a wartime address the President notes the adjournment and contrasts Marshall and the catechism of duty. The speaker calls for patriotic service and War Savings Stamps while questioning government price controls on essentials like wheat and cotton. The piece urges personal sacrifice to aid the nation and conserve fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Marshall
Kateer
Gott
Marshall
War era rally and political notes from Ohio county
A local column discusses support for the Democratic administration during World War I, opposition within the party, a primary race in August with opponent Senator James and former congressman Presa Kimball, and calls for a popular road tax. It urges patriotism, unity, and sacrifice to bolster American and Allied efforts, urging hard work and removals of luxuries until victory. It laments Russia’s Bolshevik rule, stresses the need to crush German military power, and urges sending men and money to aid allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Olle
Presa Kimball
Russia
England
France
Italy
America
Teachers Examination at Portsville Friday and Saturday
Thirteen applicants attended the examination for teachers certificates. Seven earned first-class credentials: Evan Owan 81 10 11, Stanley Murphy 82 8 11, Madge Hoover 85, Zade Raymond 96 11, Rubin Whittinghill 22 11, Henry Warner 14 11, Mire Tra D Yonle 07 Geld. Second-class earners were Ernie Boswell 82 0 11 and Edith Austin 81 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoo
Evan Owan
Stanley Murphy
Madge Hoover
Zade Raymond
Rubin Whittinghill
Henry Warner
Mire
Tra D
Yonle
Ernie Boswell
Edith Austin
Escape Attempt From Berlin Ends in Denmark and Baltic
Two residents of Berlin attempted to flee Thursday in two airplanes. One craft landed in Denmark with two occupants, including Hartford resident M. L. Heavrin, a reserve officer. The other plane was shot down by German guardships over the Baltic Sea.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Germany
Denmark
Baltic Sea
Profens- M. L. Heavrin
Hartford
University of Berlin
Pentacost
Henderson
Rolled Town Faces War Era Draft and Rail Reorganization
Fragmented report notes federal control costs in early operations, Kentucky counties meeting draft quotas, Jack Johnson offering to join the army, a deadly train wreck near Gary Indiana, and a proposed West Point cantonment for artillery training. Also mentions merging major express firms into Federal Express, projected U S troop strength, and L N and Illinois Central freight office consolidation at Owensburg.
Notice to road contractors for Hartford-Hardinsburg road
Ohio County Fiscal Court invites bids on July 12, 1918 at Hartford Kentucky for grading and construction of about 2 1/2 miles of Intercounty seat State road from Hartford town limits to the Sulphur Springs and Davidson Station roads near Milton Taylor place. Plans are on file in Frankfort and Ohio County Judge offices. Bid security of $500 required. Right to reject bids reserved. Mack Cook, Judge.
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Court House
Hartford
Ohio County Fiscal Court
Hartford-Hardinsburg
Sulphur Springs
Davidson Station
Milton Taylor Place
Commissioner of Public Roads
Frankfort
Ohio County
Mack Cook
Ohio County Court
Red Cross Notes Improve Hartford Sewing Room
Ohio county chapter reports orders received to expand Red Cross work in Hartford. A new linoleum and two sewing machines installed, window shades ordered, and rear room improvements planned to make the space more comfortable. Wartford friends provided items, with chairs and sewing benches still sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio County
Gota
Hartford
W. M. Fair
Fair & Co
Tate
Wartford Friends of the Red Press
Court House
Local residents and visitors listed in 1918 Ohio County notes
Beaver Dam and nearby towns host a parade of visitors and relatives including Mrs Arthur Miller and daughter Myrl from Tulsa visiting Mrs Miller's parents, Dr L B Bean takes hotel charge, and a one day fair planned at Ohio County Fairgrounds Hartford on July 4 1918 with horse exhibitions and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Miller
Myrl
Tulsa
Okla
Miller
Wm. Chapman
J. F. Casebier
Paxston
Frank Kelley
Mire Bicente Leach
Daisy Wright
Ohio County Fair
Hartford
L. B. Bean
Delinquent Tax Payers Face Court After Revenue Visit
A state revenue agent searched the county clerk for delinquents and advertised land sales. Hundreds were found and notices issued with a Wednesday deadline. The agent failed to appear, a large crowd gathered in Hartford as the circuit court met. Penalties for delinquency demand triple the original tax due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Revenue
Hartford
More Patriotic Aires and the Beaver Dam Girls
Misses Myrtle and Edna Austin daughters of Mr and Mrs Lon Austin Beaver Dam take the field in the war effort. They replanted twenty acres of corn and prepared hills for eight acres of tobacco and work etx days a week in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Edna Austin
Mra
Lon Austin
Beaver Dam
Centertown Visitors and Local Notes Highlight Week
Centertown residents hosting Otto Stranpfer of Capel mnatt Ohio and Mies Nelly Goodall’s guest Matthew Benton from Wet Point Kentucky, plus relatives visiting Hodgeyville and Louisville. Local families relocate to Moorman and Russellville notes. Epworth League conference in Russellville. seeds and crops prices listed. smallpox cases improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Stranpfer
Ctpelmnatt
Ohio
Nelly Goodall
Matthew Benton
Wet Point
T. J. Benton
Hodgeyville
B. GO. Hagerman
Moorman, Ky
John Lindsay
Point Measyeah
Davis
Jamely
Mesars
Marvin
Wallace Carlisle
Akron
Arvin Tichenor
Nocroek
Clinton
Clyde Luke
Louisville
Miller Seed
Bula Reneer
Epworth League
Russellville
L. D
Don’t remove all you hare and price cutting warning
A compact commentary warns against following rivals with aggressive price cuts. It cautions shoppers to beware of dishonest practices and urges careful scrutiny of competing offers and advertising claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine
Ice Cream Supper Draws Large Saturday Night Crowd
A sizable crowd attended an ice cream supper here Saturday night hosted by Bill. The event drew local residents and families for an evening of sweets and socializing in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
No Petit Jury Ordered for July 1918 Ohio Circuit Court
Circuit Judge Ro W Slack directs all parties witnesses in circuit and petit jury cases that no petit jurors will be empaneled at the July 1918 term of the Ohio circuit court and they need not attend. SA Bratcher official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro W. Slack
Ohio Circuit Court
SA. Bratcher
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