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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
8
August 12 1918 items from Clermont Courier include community notices on local people, vacationing relatives, marriage of Earl Smith and Gladys Wood, visits from Dayton and Cincinnati residents, and plans for a Red Cross lawn fete. Reporting notes shifts among families, schooling, and wartime work at the Ancor nitrate plant drawing local interest.
Food Administration data show dau l increased exports of meat and fat totaling 844 600 000 pounds and wheat of 141 100 000 bushels to Allied nations and U S forces in 1917 18, valued at 1 4 00 000 000. Hoover notes the program spurred by American patriotism amid shortages.
In a year of food shortages, Hoover notes 1917 18 Allied breadstuffs exports totalling about 154.9 million bushels from wheat and rye, with 10 million more in transit to allies and neutrals. He contrasts with 1916 17 shipments and emphasizes the sacrifice of the American people, especially agricultural workers and women, in sustaining home bread.
A boarder is depicted as someone more interested in getting his bite than giving his bit, illustrating a critique of self-serving behavior in a boarding context.
Continuing analysis identifies wheat midge and joint worm as major causes of shriveled grain in Clermont county. Early seeding and strong fertilization, especially with acid phosphate, are advised to boost yield and grain quality. Portage and Poole varieties noted for resistance. Prices for Rosen Rye sample and notes on walnut timber sales included.
The sugar cards in this county will be continued under the local board rather than the Food Administration. The change is to avoid needing an extra clerk to maintain the sugar record as the ration remains limited. Dealers and families will be required to buy brown sugar mixed with white sugar at a 1 to 2 ratio.
The Batavia M. E. church renewal plan advances after Cincinnati parties visited. They agree to close the building for only one Sunday for frescoing refurnishing and carpet cleaning with varnishing to finish. Congregation eagerly awaits the improvements.
The regular monthly dance will be held at the Armory on Friday evening August 23 with good dance music. The committee invites all lovers of the pleasure.
The Batavia township unit of the Women’s Committee Council of National Defense was formed at Miss Lou Baum’s home on Friday August 16. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs. W. E. Kain and vice chairs Mrs. Monroe Wiseman and Miss Julia Dimmitt with Miss Elizabeth Paxton as secretary and Miss Melle Stark as treasurer.
Columbus reports Major W. S. Pealer of the Ohio State Draft Board says Washington has ordered a statewide registration on August 24 for youths who turn 21 since June 5, 1918. About 13,000 Ohio men are expected. Draft advisory boards may attend, and registrants will complete questionnaires to be classified immediately.
A Ford driven by a stranger went over a stone wall at a sharp Stonelick curve and overturned, the driver escaping unhurt. Nearby Senator Roudebush’s car had a tire blowout near home, forcing a bankward slide on the East Fork. another driver helped him resume travel.
Town officials note weeds flourishing and gutters and alleys needing attention. Question arises who must cut them and who bears the cost. Marshal designates street commissioner with power to act, or order action funded by taxes. little work has been done recently.
Levi Woods, once a clerk at Rapp and Schwab hardware, left Batavia to buy a small store with an attached restaurant in Ivorydale. The venture has grown quickly, now employing three others and thriving as he serves the public with experience from his political and civic work.
The corn crop across the section shows strong potential with upland and bottom lands both producing well. Producers anticipate a good cure before frost, supported by hog prices near twenty dollars and a per bushel corn value around two dollars. Farmers also feed hogs for home use, aided by wartime garden efforts.
An appeal seeks a preserved copy of Ewart history of Clermont county. The goal is a pamphlet listing all Revolutionary soldiers who died in Clermont and lived there at death. Lowell Rondebush of New Richmond Ohio requests cooperation from descendants to determine states of enlistment. One free pamphlet copy will go to each lineal descendant.
The notice states the office moved to Woodliet Law Building Market Street Batavia Ohio opposite the public buildings. Norman L Burnet will handle all office business while the principal is frequently absent from the office. Contact numbers may be 24 and residence listed as Batavia Ohio.
A detailed reminiscence honors Mary Katie Leffingwell Redrow born January 4 1849 died August 8 1918 aged 69 years six months eight days of Williamsburg home a charter Woman's Relief Corps member and daughter of the American Revolution she suffered 30 years with inflammatory arthritis and died after a long faithful life of faith and service to church family and country.
Ads describe multiple farms with acres and improvements for sale near town and pike roads in Batavia area. Prices range from low thousands to seven thousand with references to orchards timber water fencing and rendered bargains. Also miscellaneous livestock equipment and property notices with contact names and locations.
The readable text lists items such as water fur Ufa and a trade request for youths. Mentions Batavia and Ohio, with scattered names like Johnson and Ney. Context is unclear, but indicates a notice or advertisement with insurance references and personal names.
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