Letter From Batavia About War Naval Base And Shore Leave
A Newport News correspondent recounts a Nov 1 1917 trip from Boat Harbor to Norfolk Cape Henry and Virginia Beach. He notes battleships patrolling the 3 mile limit, government reservations at Cape Henry and coastal defense lights, a shipwreck Nathan Laurence, and rough Atlantic seas. He plans visits to Old Point Comfort Fortress Monroe and Langley Field before returning to Newport News.
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Newport News
Boat Harbor
Norfolk
Pine Beach
U. S
Wyoming
Cape Henry
Atlantic Ocean
Nathan Laurence
Wilmington
Delaware
Virginia Beach
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Langley Aviation Field
William Dowdney
Sunday School Convention at Williamsburg Presbyterian
Township Sunday school convention will be held at the Williamsburg Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock on November 11. A surprise awaits Sunday school workers of Williamsburg township. All interested are invited to attend.
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Williamsburg
Presbyterian Church
Williamsburg Township
Owensville School Pupils Stage Silver Medal Contest
Miss Gladys Hathaway organized a pleasant Farror hall entertainment in Owensville. The highlight was a silver medal contest won by Alice McAfee with notable effort from Olive Ansteatt and Mary DeBoard. A fine musical program by Mayme and Eunice Alrey, Helen Shriner, and Charles Hathway preceded an engaging intermediate drill.
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Gladys Hathaway
Owensville
Farror’s Hall
Alice McAfee
Olive Ansteatt
Mary DeBoard
Mayme
Eunice Alrey
Helen Shriner
Charles Hathway
Sugar Shortage Triggers Purchase Limits in Batavia Area
Merchants in Batavia and nearby towns last Friday imposed purchase limits on sugar amid a scarcity. Some stores allow 2 cents per pound, others 6 pounds, with sugar selling at 10 cents per pound. Prices may rise beyond reach for many as scarcity worsens.
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Batavia
Ohio men sought for 408th Track Company to France
Major General Glenn's headquarters announced an urgent call for 18 to 40 year old Ohio men to organize and join Camp Sherman formed unit. Four hundred experienced drivers and mechanics are needed immediately with enlistment at local stations and immediate transfer to Camp Sherman. Drafted men may be accepted if volunteers fall short.
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Ohio
Camp Sherman
France
Glenn
408Th Track Company
Sunshine Club Elects Officers At November Meeting
The Sunshine Club met at Mrs. Goldie Curry's home on Thursday November 1 for a day of Red Cross sewing and knitting. Naomi Harlow spoke on Fall Flowers and current events penny march before officers were elected: Arthur Ruffner president F W Walker vice president Frank Runyan secretary Jas Runyan treasurer Lawrence Curry press reporter.
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Sunshine Club
Goldie Curry
Red Cross
Naomi Harlow
F. W. Walker
Arthur Ruffner
Frank Runyan
Jas. Runyan
Lawrence Curry
Don’t Slaughter Brood Sows Advice for Hog Farmers
The piece argues not to slaughter brood sows despite a falling hog market. It notes high current pork prices tempt sales, but long term profits favor staying in business. It cites US hog herd decline, France’s 40 percent drop, and strong future demand from soldiers and allies.
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United States
France
Farmers Hold Back Prices Amid Strong Crop Outlook
Farmers and producers plan careful pricing this year after last season's early sales left potential profits unclaimed. The region reports a fine corn harvest and a roughly half potato crop with solid demand. New corn commands about 1.60 dollars per bushel and is described as heavy.
Land of the Midnight Sun lecture at Batavia High
Nicholsville farm institute lecturer Lowell Roudebush gave his famous Land of the Midnight Sun lecture at Batavia High School Monday morning. He shared Alaska gold field adventures and narrow escapes, drawing large audiences and high compliments.
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Lowell Roudebush
Nicholsville
Farm Institute
Batavia High School
Alaska
Board of Education
Lowell Koudebust
Roudebush
Wilson
Methodist Church
State Pike Construction Advances Toward Christmas
The Stonelick bridge mile stretch to join the Milford line is moving ahead with grading and metal placement. A Cincinnati contractor leads a large crew and aims to finish by Christmas, promising a smooth oiled route under state care and easier access from county seat to Cincinnati.
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Stonelick Bridge
Milford
Cincinnati
Batavia
Olive Branch
Stonelick
Club Entertained by Williamsburg Club No 50
The Spring Grove Club was delighted by Club No 50 of Williamsburg at Mrs Belle Holden’s home last Wednesday. Bethel guests included Mesdames Wise Burke Davis Enderes Smith Patton Jordan Herbert Kellum Mattox and Miss Bertha Kellum Miss Maude Kellum and Miss Laura Turner of Colorado. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess.
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Spring Grove
Williamsburg
Belle Holden
Bethel
Mesdames Wise
Burke
Davis
Enderes
Smith Patton
Jordan
Herbert
Kellum
Mattox
Bertha Kellum
Maude Kellum
Laura Turner
Colorado
Extension work explained by agricultural college pamphlet
An illustrated pamphlet from the Agricultural College Extension Service at Columbus explains who runs extension work and how it interrelates with farmers institutes county agents and other agencies. It notes free copies are available on request.
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Agricultural College Extension Service
Columbus
Film industry hit by higher costs and tax hikes
Moviemen face rising film stock prices and an added per foot charge, reducing operator profits. A war tax on admissions lowers attendance, prompting many cinemas to cut show nights from three to one and risking closures where leases bind them.
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Moving Picture
Sunday War Time Mint Strives to Meet Coin Demand
With war declared and taxes imposed, the United States mint operates around the clock to produce coins. Dimes and pennies are in high demand for paying taxes admission fees postage and groceries. Cleveland reportedly leads in penny circulation due to streetcar fares.
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United States
Cleveland
Epworth League Halloween Party At Church
The Epworth League Society of the M. E. church held a Halloween party at the church Thursday evening with about 100 attendees. The room featured jack o lanterns pumpkins fodder leaves and costumes ranged from masked sheet and pillowcase to a Dutch man with wooden shoes fat man bride and groom and girls as soldier boys among others. Games provided entertainment and refreshments of apples and popcorn ended the event.
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Epworth League Society
M. E. Church
Duntchman
Soldier Vote: Election Board Member Delivers Ballots to Camps
Jesse Jordan, member of the election board, visited Camp Sherman Chillicothe last week with a supply of election ballots for the soldier vote. He also visited Camp Sheridan the prior week. Ballots were returned to election officials Saturday with other voting supplies. They will be recorded and deposited in ballot boxes when polls open, ensuring soldiers vote. Some boards mailed ballots to individuals on request. Report notes only actual expenses are allowed for such trips.
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Jesse Jordan
Election Board
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Camp Sheridan
Mr. Jordan
Esther Greenhow Named District Worthy Grand Matron
Miss Esther Greenhow received notice of her appointment as District Worthy Grand Matron of the 22nd district. She has served two terms as Worthy Matron of Danbery Chapter and will inspect the district's chapters. Her friends and the Ripley Bee report her capable.
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Esther Greenhow
Danbery
Ripley Bee
Miss Greenhow
President Wilson Denies Most Draft Exemptions
It is claimed President Wilson rejects 19 of 20 cases appealed from lower draft boards for exemption from army service. District boards’ decisions are upheld, making it nearly futile for individuals to pursue their cases upward.
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Wilson
District Boards
Caution on Sending Eatables to Soldiers in Camp
Warns readers not to mail perishables to soldiers in camp due to mail delays and heat damage in transit. Urges quick transport as current congestion hampers delivery. Advises sending payment instead so the soldiers can purchase goods locally.
No More Sugar Policy At Cincinnati General Hospital
Assistant Superintendent List announced at Cincinnati General Hospital that no sugar will be provided on meals for doctors nurses and attendants while patients will still receive sweets. The sugar shortage continues with some taking sugar from home and merchants in Hamilton limiting to a pound per customer.
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Cincinnati General Hospital
Hamilton
December Draw Increases Pension For Widows
The pension amendment allows soldiers widows to receive $26 per month with the December check. No applications are needed for those entitled and payments will be promptly issued. The gain prompts raising other veterans receiving less to at least $80 monthly.
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Pension Department
Seed corn scarce due to frosts prompts careful selection
Early frosts in parts of the state have made home grown seed corn scarce says W. E. Hanger of the College of Agriculture. Although field selection time is past, farmers may still pick and seed corn left over from last year in good condition can be satisfactory.
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W. E. Hanger
College of Agriculture
Clermont County Campaign to Raise Funds for Soldiers YMCA
County wide drive opens November 11 to raise twelve thousand dollars for the Soldiers YMCA. County officers include County Chairman H. L. Nichols and County Treasurer P. F. Jamieson. Each township, including Batavia, splits into three soliciting teams led by captains with a roster of helpers.
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Clermont County
H. L. Nichols
A. C. Nash
P. F. Jamieson
Fach Township
Batavia Township
Frank Brown
Charles White
Rev. Wilson
Gus Wilke
Cleona Searles
H. C. Aultman
Charles Williams
Rev. Tilford
C. B. Nichols
Louis Buerkle
H. C. Reed
A. B. Nichols
E. H. Speidel
Monroe Wiseman
War Gardens Nearing Finish After Record U.S. Harvest
The nation sees unprecedented war garden yields as city residents cultivate vacant lots. Much produce is stored in cellars, bins, and cans for winter use, while prices stay high for foodstuffs and farmers hold potatoes for later markets.
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United States
Record Crowd Marks International Sunday School Day
Last Sunday saw an unusually large attendance across Sunday schools in the region as every room filled beyond typical levels. The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school reported 281 attendees with $18.12 collected, Presbyterian 70 attendees with $9.16, and German United Brethren 124 attendees with $5.50, aided by good music at all locations.
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M. E
Presbyterian
German U. B. Church
Parcel Post sale at Glancy school in 1917
Come where and when to the Parcel Post sale at Glancy school Friday evening November 9 1917 at 7 30 p m An entertainment will also be given Lunch hot frankfurter sandwiches Proceeds for benefit of the school Estella An ataett teacher.
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Glancy School
Estella Anataett
Deerfield Club Hallowe'en Party At Patterson Home
Members of the Deerfield club and families gathered for a Halloween party October 81 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patterson. Guests wore masks then revealed disguises, enjoying games recitations and music. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches pickles pumpkin pie and coffee.
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Deerfield Club
Joseph Patterson
Batavia Hallowe'en Parade Douses Town With Masquerade Fun
Had their fun Batavia youths enjoyed a lively Hallowe en night with townspeople in masks from old mammy to Jim. A sizable music procession formed a parade along Main Street and the reviewing stand. Disturbances were minimal with few gates or shutters removed and little cabbage thrown as revelers dispersed after a pleasant evening.
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Batavia
Hallowe’en
Slim Jim
Tony Hayseed
Uncle Si
Rube
Main Street
Fur Market Opens With Prices Soaring in New York
Opening day at the New York fur markets shows all furs rising with strong competition. Northern otter sales 10 percent lower, blue fox 10 percent higher, cross fox up 40 percent, red fox 50 percent higher, white fox unchanged. Red fox skins peak at $40. blue fox tops at $158.
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New York
Hunters Move In As Farmers Impose Fence Guard
Farmers post farm fences and ban hunting ahead of the November 16 opening day citing reckless trespassers. Stock losses and high prices plus labor shortages push держ farmers to bar access to protect crops and livestock.
Batavia Defeats New Richmond In Varsity Baseball Tilt
On a Thursday afternoon last week Batavia's high school baseball team hosted New Richmond in a late start game played in near freezing weather. Batavia led 18 to 2 after five innings when darkness ended the contest.
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New
Richmond High School
Batavia
Parent-Teachers Association of
Noon Day Fire Destroys Home of Mrs Hitoh
Fire at the residence of Mrs Laura Hitoh caused by a roof spark was extinguished by the fire department and citizens with only small loss reported. The incident occurred around noon.
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Laura Hitoh
Fie
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