Olive Branch Red Cross Auxiliary Outlines War Efforts
Batavia Red Cross auxiliary reports completed shipments to Batavia including 24 hospital shirts 9 pajama shirts 72 arm slings 33 abdominal bandages 24 table napkins 84 handkerchiefs 6 pr socks 5 sweaters 5 scarfs 5 wristlets and 7 helmets. Membership 88 aiming for 100. Weekly meetings Fridays at Mrs. Frank Davis home. Members urged to attend and assist soldiers with surgical dressings sewing quilting.
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Olive Branch
Red Cross
Batavia
Mary Homan
American Red Cross
Cincinnati
Batavia Township
H. S. Moore
Groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter in cold conditions
In Williamsburg area, Groundhog Day forecast calls for six extra weeks of winter as temperatures plunge to minus four at 7 am. The region endures an unusually harsh season with ice and several inches of snow, while local records note numerous subzero mornings. Also reported are Williamsburg Grange officers installed by Fred Schilling on February 2 and a forthcoming Washington Lincoln Liberty program on February 16 at 8 pm with a 7 pm business session.
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Williamsburg
Fred Schilling
Arthur Ruffner
Cis Peirccetedssectnees
Frank Wise
Oturere
Minnie Wise
Cora Smith
James Musgrove
Eupgrsupor
Iecsrcecacescsss
Carey Marshall Pocowaeg
Ciditiseerer
Esas
Harry Parnell
Steward
Alva Brown
L. A
Inez Cobb
John Mudge
Couple Seeks Marriage License But Residence Stalls Proceeding
A joyfully hopeful couple sought a marriage license in Judge Young's office but the woman claiming Cincinnati as her home halted the process. She later learned that Georgetown residence would allow papers, and they departed with hopes of marriage.
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Judge Young
O. K
Cincinnati
Georgetown
Mt. Crab
Camp Hancock Letter Expresses Gratitude From Soldier
Walter E. Sullivan of 2nd Company 2nd Regiment Motor Mechanics at Camp Hancock Georgia thanks the Courier for its January issue. He describes training, foul weather, sandy terrain near Augusta, and notes about camp life and biting cold before ships to France.
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Camp Hancock
Courier
The
Camp
Signal Corps
Aviation Service
Ft. Slocum
N. Y
France
Augusta
Carp
Walter E. Sullivan
Camp Hanedck, Ga
New Wheat Order Limits Substitute Flour Sales
State Food Administrator F. C. Croxton issued a revised sale order allowing one part wheat flour substitute to every three parts wheat flour for sale by grocers starting last Tuesday. Home millers seek cost effective grinding arrangements while Hoover flour arrival remains undecided.
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F. C. Croxton
Croxton
Snow and Sleet Sparks Debate Over Wheat Health
In a month long snow cover with later sleet, local residents question if the crop is saved or smothered. Reports of loud cracking around homes last week suggest sleet settling on snow, sounding like distant cannon fire.
Batavia Struggles With Snow as Streets Become Skating Rinks
The report notes that while many towns cleared pavements after last week’s snowfall, Batavia left streets sidewalks and fields icy and skating-friendly. Coasting was excellent with a crusty layer aiding solid sport.
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Batavia
Order Withdrawn for Class No 1 Registrants in Cler mont County
The order issued last week for all registrants in Class No 1 in Clermont County to report at the armory this week for examination has been withdrawn until further orders. The report was sent to the notified boys at once.
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Clermont County
County Food Administration Committee Named in Clermont County
The State Food Administration appoints a Clermont County committee headed by A I Ashburn Cleona Searles H Aultman of Batavia W L Brilmeyer of Milford and Mrs J J Werner secretary. Citizens are urged to cooperate and report violations as the nation seeks to save food while sending soldiers to France.
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State Food Administration
County Food Administration Committee
Clermont County
A. I. Ashburn
Cleona Searles
H. ©. Aultman
Batavia
W. L. Brilmeyer
Milford
J. J. Werner
United States
France
Dog bites Cincinnati man in Milford. license ties dog to owner
Earl L. Klotzbeck of Cincinnati suffered a painful ear wound from a vicious dog in Milford. The dog bore license No. 968, purchased in Clermont, and was owned by Charles Boles of Milford. The head was sent to Columbus for rabies testing. county may cover treatment costs for the child.
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Earl L. Klotzbeck
Cincinnati
Milford
Clermont
Charles Boles
Columbus
Early Mail Discontinued In Batavia Route
The west bound Batavia to Cincinnati mail at 6 25 am has been discontinued as evening service changed. Businessmen objected but chief railroad mail service Arthur Behymer of Cincinnati ordered the change. The office now opens at 7 am instead of 6 am.
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Batavia
Cincinnati
Arthur Behymer
Letter Box Proposed at Batavia Post Office
Editor notes that the Batavia post office opens late and suggests placing a door letter box to receive mail from early workers before opening. It would save the public from entering a locked office from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and reflects confidence that Uncle Sam will address patrons' needs.
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Batavia
Sam
Tax deadline reminder with penalties warned
A notice warns taxpayers in line to pay income tax that March 1 is the deadline. It cautions penalties from 20 to 1000 dollars plus 60 percent of the tax due, with fines up to 2000 dollars for false answers on a blank form. It emphasizes that ignorance is no excuse.
River On Rampage As Ohio Floods Kentucky Towns
The Ohio River surged 20 feet over several days after heavy Kentucky rains. New Richmond and other river towns faced alarm while lower areas evacuated. Ice along banks rose to 80 feet, wrecking wharves and barges, with property losses among river craft. Some ice may linger until July 4.
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Ohio
Kentucky
New Richmond
Fern Bank
Requisition for 30000 pheasant eggs for spring hatching
Citizens may requisition part of 30000 pheasant eggs to be hatched by common hens next spring. Chief A C Baxter in Columbus handles allotments. Eggs will come from the London hatchery stock and private preserves. 26 acres near the hatchery leased for propagation. Reports say quail and rabbits survived the cold spell in many parts of the state.
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A. C. Baxter
Columbus
Ohio
London
Government to Take Control of Oil Industry During War
Citizens consider a government seizure of oil and gas during wartime to stabilize prices and ensure supply. Report notes rising costs and shrinking availability, with Batavia briefly facing outage and electric lights running halftime. Coal shortages push more households to oil stoves as costs stay similar.
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Batavia
Red Cross Supplies Enter Batavia Headquarters for Shipment
County work rooms send goods to Batavia headquarters for dispatch to general headquarters for distribution to servicemen. Local ladies are praised for their noble effort with smaller communities contributing generously.
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Red Cross
Batavia
General
Feed the Bees in Ohio Face Starvation for Sugar
Ohio beekeepers urged Fred C. Croxton food administrator to allow a small amount of sugar to feed bees. They argued feeding sugar yields 10 to 20 pounds of honey and keeps hives alive amid sugar shortages, noting honey can substitute sugar in many cases.
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Ohio
Fred C. Croxton
Potato Loss Reported by Camp Dennison Resident
John Queal of Camp Dennison reports a loss of 300 bushels of potatoes stored in a cellar that froze during the cold weather. The incident highlights the impact of harsh temperatures on stored crops.
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John Queal
Camp Dennison
Batavia School Notes Highlight Staff Changes and Plans
Miss Lila Buck resigns to join Cincinnati schools while Miss Leona Heizer of Williamsburg takes over domestic science. Clermont County Board of Education meets February 11 in Batavia to hear important matters. Thrift Saving plans grow in county schools as teachers warn of rising pay. County Normal at Batavia opens 18 week term. teachers urged to enroll for next year. Supt Aultman attended Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association meeting. Supt R J Condon hosted luncheon.
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Lila Buck
Batavia
Cincinnati
Leona Heizer
Williamsburg
Heizer
Clermont
Fighteen
County Normal
County Normal School
Supt
Aultman
Southwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association
R. J. Condon
Owensville High Plans Valley Farm Play on Feb 23
The Owensville senior class will present the play Valley Farm in Favret's hall on February 23. Local residents are invited to attend this school event.
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Owensville High School
Valley Farm
Favret
Capital stock increased at Carroll Jamieson Machine Tool Works
The Carroll Jamieson Machine Tool Works plans to raise capital from 10000 to 100000 with an 84000 issue. Mr Carroll with controlling stake offers part of his shares for sale as demand grows. The county’s best paying firm last year yielded 40 percent and now shows 24 percent with Batavia capital flowing in. A large workforce is employed and dividends, once suspended, are now being paid again.
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Carroll- Jamieson Machine Tool Works
Carroll
Batavia
Preachers Exempt From Income Tax Rule Details
The ruling says preachers are not fully exempt, but many in small towns will escape tax due to salary. Clergymen at county seats handle many marriage ceremonies under the new law, though their pay remains within exemption. Georgetown's Single's mill began Hoover flour production after a government ban on white flour, with 30 percent of output to the government. no shipments yet.
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Single's Mill
Georgetown
America
Single
Batavia I. O. O. F. Lodge Holds First Degree
Batavia lodge members attended the first degree last Friday despite severe weather. Next Friday the second degree will be conferred with full attendance urged. Two weeks hence important business will be transacted and full membership should be present.
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Batavia
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Merchants of Clermont Appointed as Food Admin Representative
The United States Food Administration names a Clermont county Merchant Representative to guide local retailers in food distribution and wheat conservation. The appointment, not replacing existing committees, aims to mobilize merchants' aid in wartime conservation while the nation fights overseas.
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United States Food Administration
Clermont County
U. S. Food Administration
H.B. Glancy
Snow pictures of town drifts and canals rise
Over the past two weeks photographers captured the town amid eight foot snow piles and ice drifts. Views show canals and drifted fences where drags passed. Residents away this winter would hardly believe the scene next summer.
Double Runaway In Batavia Street Parade
A delivery horse from Wiseman and Mofford bolted from lower Main street and trotted up Main with Henry Ray pursuing his own team. The spirited animal caused no injuries or damage as onlookers watched the playful escape unfold through Batavia’s main street last Thursday.
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Main Street
Batavia
Wiseman & Mofford
Lower Main Street
Henry Ray
Mr. R
Sugar Scarcity And Potato Market Outlook
Sugar supplies tighten with white granulated stock scarce while brown and gray varieties remain obtainable. Sugar drummers expect refineries and coal improvements to restore availability. Potato production for 1917 is the largest on record at about 412.5 million bushels with two thirds to enter markets. Urle’s dealers push existing stocks to move reserve from farms, warning wastage if prices stay high. Farmers urged to market stock as weather permits to stimulate consumption.
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United States
Urle
Clermont County Fair Board Reorganizes for New Year
The Clermont County Agricultural Society met in Cincinnati January 24 25 and set the year’s officers and department superintendents including President J M Heil and Vice President Jas McKever. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced January 1 new draft exam rules allowing partial service for marginal cases and removing disqualification for temporary defects.
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Clermont County Agricultural Society
Cincinnati
J. M. Heil
Jas. McKever
Gus. Keyser
Jobo Rapp
Speed James McKever
Barron and Burke
F. Yeoman
J. G. Beach
B. F. Davis
L. B. Pollock
General Crowder
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Owensville
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