Soldier Life From Camp Meritt Letter Home
A WWI correspondent describes a 96 hour march from Camp Beauregard to Camp Meritt via eight states, passenger train travel in 18 Pullman cars with 600 men, kindness from Red Cross at Meadville Pennsylvania, and memories of Ohio town Williamsburg and patriotic scenes along the route. The account ends with greetings to Williamsburg residents from Wilbur G. Kellis of Company G, 155th Infantry.
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Camp Meritt
N. J
Courier
Camp Beauregard
Dayton
Ohio
Camp Merritt
Pennsylvania
Meadville
Red Crosse
Williamsburg
Clermont County
Wilbur G. Kellis
155Th Infantry
Early primary results show small rural vote and unclear margins
Unofficial tally reports Charles C. Kearns carrying the county by a large margin in a tight district race. Fred Edgington and Lowell Roudebush lead state races while Geo W Gregg Harry M Day and Albert I Channell occupy top spots in county offices. Coroner Frank A Ireton notes Willis leads Jones but unconfirmed. Camp Sherman’s Charles Needham returns home.
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Congress
Charles C. Kearns
Fred Edgington
Lowell
W. S. Shane
Frank A. Ireton
Willis
Jones
Clermont youths urged to exhibit at Owensville fair
The Clermont County boys and girls food pig and poultry clubs, in cooperation with Ohio State University, are urged to display products at the Owensville county fair on August 20 21 22 and 28. Judges include Lois Kilpatrick B L Thompson and A B Dann. First prize offers a free trip to Farmers Week at Ohio State University next January with additional Clermont Agricultural Society cash prizes.
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Clermont County
Ohio State University
Owensville
Lois Kilpatrick
The
State University
Pig Club
B.L. Thompson
Poultry Club
A. B. Dann
W. H. Palmer
Local Draft Board Explains Registrant Classifications
The Local Draft Board clarifies classifications 1-A 2-A and B 4-A and notes the District Board handles 1-B 2-C and 8J. It urges reporting fraudulent deferred classifications and asks citizens to aid boards, stressing limited funds and honesty. Members F A Brown J Williams J L Fomorin urge unity and patriotic service.
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District Board
Cincinnati
Draft Board
Draft Boards
F. A. Brown
J. Williams
J. L. Fomorin
Clermont County Calls Women to Join Nurse Reserve
A local appeal urges women to enroll in the U S Student Nurse Reserve before September 1 to meet wartime nursing needs. The piece cites Australia Canada and New Zealand using trained nurses with success and urges readiness to serve in army and navy roles while pursuing nursing careers. For information contact Mrs Jas Ashburn Batavia.
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Clermont County
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Sudente’ Narco Reserve
Mra
Jas
Ashburn
Batavia
Letter From Paul Describes Grand Train Journey to New York
Paul writes to his mother about a 1800 mile trip by Pullman trains. He praises meals, Red Cross hospitality in cities like Washington and Philadelphia, and a six hour stop in D C including a big dinner and a treat of watermelons and ice cream. He mentions seeing troops in Baltimore waiting to ship out and foot travel to New York City with a long walk from across the Hudson.
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New York
Red Cross
North Carolina
Richmond
Virginia
Washington, D. C
Red Crosse
Baltimore
Maryland
Philadelphia
Penn
New York City
Hudson River
Ihia
Clermont County War Savings Stamps Per Capita Rise Noted
Ohio county war savings reports show Clermont County increasing per capita sales from 4.78 dollars on July 11 to 6.27 on August 1, with total August 1 cash sales of 185604 dollars. The 1918 county quota is 591020 dollars per U S Treasury.
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Ohio
Clermont County
War Savings
T. G. Foster
United States Treasury Department
Sugar allotment tightened for Ohio August canning drive
The August sugar allotment for Ohio is cut short compared with July and requisitions. Dealers report limits as low as one quarter of requested amounts while some honor canning orders. Two pounds per person and 26 pounds for canning apply with extra on second applications. Cards required. Will Wolf of Batavia is the legal source for dealers in Clermont County. About 12,000 orders already placed.
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Ohio
Will Wolf
Batavia
Clermont County
Wheat meeting set at Batavia courthouse
Farmers invited to a wheat meeting at Batavia courthouse next Monday August 19 at 1 p m. W G Storer from Columbus, an apothecist with wheat plant diseases and insects, speaks on Shriveled Wheat Remedies and Causes. The County Agent discusses markets and fertilizers for wheat. Get the latest wheat growing information.
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Court House
Batavia
W. G. Storer
Columbus
Auto Accident in Clermont County Near Batavia
In Clermont County near Batavia on East Fork Road a switchback culvert passage left drivers Clark Knight and family in a wreck. Mrs Knight injured while others bruised. the other driver fled. Neighbors helped recover the crashed car for repairs as the weeded road section remained narrow and hazardous. Prof. Franz and family traveled with the Knights.
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Clermont County
Clark Knight
East Fork Road
Batavia
Halle McAfee
Prof
Franz
Canning Shortage Hampers Households This Season
The article notes a severe shortage of canned goods and fruit due to sugar limits and high prices. Blackberries and peaches are unavailable, strawberries are scarce but price high, pears fair though canning limited, apples a half crop, with sugar allotments of only two pounds per person. Households fear continued baking and cake making difficulties.
Pork Prices Rising Cut Off Many Americans
Last week at the Cincinnati market hogs sold as high as 20.06 dollars per 100 pounds. Analysts warn pork could top 20.05 dollars per hundred and lard may reach 40 cents per pound, threatening affordability for laborers while substitutes gain ground. Some households already keep pigs for winter use.
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Cincinnati
Wheat Crop and Tomato Blight in Clermont County
Clermont county farmers report strong wheat yields with nearly 6000 acres producing about 100000 bushels, an average close to 20 bushels per acre. County meetings, expert talks, and a fair tent program aim to boost wheat and fruit crops while tomato blight worsens with sun, prompting visits from specialists to advise spraying and controls.
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Clermont County
Wayne Township
Edenton
Willliamsburg
Grange Hall
Bear
W. G. Storer
East Fork
Ohio State University
Elliott
County Experiment
Beach
Aultman
Cruickshank
B. Stowe
Sugar Card Withdrawals Prompt Tightened Sugar Rules
In Columbus August 10 the State Food Administration orders withdrawal and cancellation of all sugar cards. The move does not relax limits and aims to extend the state's allotment. Retailers remain bound to the two pounds per person per month pledge and risk shutoff for violations.
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Columbus
Ohio
State Food Administration
Times- Star
Mail Trucks Begin Rural Post Route In Ohio
Mail trucks started last Monday morning from Cincinnati to Hillsboro and Columbus, via Milford Stone Lick Owensville and the pike. They operate as traveling post offices with parcel post as the main feature and farmer to consumer transport cutting out middlemen. A Cincinnati to Portsmouth route may follow.
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Cincinnati
Hillsboro
Columbus
Milford
Stonelick
Owensville
Pike
Portsmouth
Dolen Couple Celebrates 59th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Dolen of Bethel mark Clermont county’s oldest married couple milestone by celebrating their 59th anniversary at home. Relatives and friends attended as heat tests the bride aided in preparing a seasonally served dinner noted as among the best in years. Both enjoy good health for their age and are hoped to celebrate many more.
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Samuel T. Dolen
Bethel
Clermont County
Miss Anna Lennin Dies After Long Illness At 69
Miss Anna Lennin sister of John W Lennin died at the home of J I Kidd where she boarded after a long illness. She was about 69 years old and had been an invalid for years, cheerful and well read despite her health. Brother John W Lennin devoted to her care. Funeral from the residence on Monday with burial in Union Cemetery.
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Anna
John W. Lennin
J. I. Kidd
Times
Union Cemetery
New Draft Law Raises Age Limit to 45
The draft law will mobilize many youths and burden cities more than rural areas. Farmers face hardship as farm work relies on 18 year olds. Many exempted farmer sons may be drafted as crops near maturity. Registration day is September 5.
Boston Fair Promises Largest Exhibition Yet
The Boston Fair announces full departments with top horses from the racing circuit and ample auto parking. Grounds are prepared with shade and water, and the fair runs from August 20 to 28 with readiness for a large attendance.
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Boston Fair
Auto Park
No fatalities reported despite week of heat
Amid extreme heat most locations report no fatalities and normal work continues. Caution urged in eating and drinking during hot weather as authorities note varying local impacts. Teachers' Institute.
Highland County Teachers Institute Opens in Hillsboro Program Noted
The Highland County Teachers Institute meets in Hillsboro this week with an unusually fine program and plans for full county attendance. Clermont County will not hold an institute this year.
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Highland County
Teachers’ Institute
Hillsboro
Clermont County
Weather Woes Hit Crops Across Regions
Prolonged dry spell and extreme heat have damaged corn and tobacco in many areas with some crops cut. Nights offered little relief and pastures look unhealthy though a shower could revive them. Showers have been local and sparse.
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Soldier Life
Vandament
Harry Moyer
Brown
Charles Needham
Camp Sherman
Paul
Camp Bariton
Metuchen, N. J
County Report
Farmers’ Meeting
Canning Short
Batavian
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