Soldier's Letter From France Describes A French Wedding
In October 1918 Harry Britton writes from France about attending a French wedding as an informal guest. He notes the contrast with wartime, mentions Allied advances along Belgium’s coast, and expresses hope to see Berlin. He plans to send a Lorraine Cross and describes a French army sergeant friend who has been wounded seven times.
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Belgium
Berlin
Fatherland
Sargeant
Harry Britton
Letter From Kyle Describes Life in France November 1918
In a World War I dispatch dated November 6 1918 Kyle writes to Ed Rush of Batavia Ohio that he remains among the living and in good spirits though sometimes blue He recounts a recent trip to a nearby town and notes he was singing or whistling at home amid the mud of France.
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France
Ed Rush
Batavia
Clermont Farm Bureau aims to double paid membership
The Clermont Farm Bureau reports 700 paid members and vows to extend the campaign for another month. New officers include J. H. Dawson as president and Arthur Ruffner as vice president with a focus on fruit soils and markets. O. J. Prather becomes Franklin township chairman as incumbents are retained.
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Clermont Farm Bureau
R. B. Wilson
John Schwarz
Butler County
Myers Y. Cooper
Cincinnati
J. H. Dawson
Arthur Ruffner
S. P. Reed
Harvey Perin
G. M. McLaughlin
P. E. Wilson
P. A. Ireton
Oetzel
A P. Roudebush
J. Prather
Franklin Township
Clermont County
Batavia Health Board Extends School Closure
The Batavia Board of Health decided not to reopen schools or other sites before Monday to curb a deadly influenza outbreak. Citizens are urged to stay home if sick, consult a doctor, and avoid close contact to stop transmission. Public cooperation is essential to protect life, schools, and business.
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Batavia Board of Health
Milford Mail Agent Beaten by Highwaymen in St Louis
L. M. Spencer of Milford a veteran mail agent with eighty years in service was assaulted by highwaymen in St Louis. He was on the way to a hotel from a train when attacked and badly beaten before assistance arrived. His appearance reflected the ferocity of the assailants.
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L. M. Spencer
Milford
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Kearns Boosters Claim Gubernatorial Prospects
Charles C. Kearns gains early GOP support as primary races approach and boosters push his gubernatorial bid. Reports hint at party plans to redraw congressional districts, risking complications for Kearns after recent regent election results.
Food Conservation Meeting Across County
On Friday November 29 representatives from Bata via Amelia Williamsburg Milford Summerside Boston and Bethel met in County School Superintendent Aultman s office Batavia for counsel on State Food Conservation plan. Rev Tilford reported on the State Food Convention in Columbus and the group decided to spread the plan through church and schools with a prepared instruction course and Supt Aultman to lead propagation.
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County Food Administration
Woman’s Council of National Defense
Batavia
Amelia
Williamsburg
Milford
Summerside
Boston
Bethel
Aultman
Tilford
Columbus
Hoover
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Kyle
Kearns
Charles C. Kearns
Republican Party
Drylani
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