Valuable Holstein Herd Sells at Clermont County Auction
R E Head of Clermont County held a public sale of his 25 head Holstein herd at the Boston fair grounds with Clermont Holstein Breeders. Johanna Trothilda. Grand daughter of the King of the Pontiacs sold for 605 and per-cow averages were 389.50. Best Clermont stock brought strong prices with 88 head on ground averaging 182 and a 4 year old bull leader selling for 645. Attendance from Kentucky Tennessee and Ohio. Largest cattle sale ever in the county with strong demand and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Head
Clermont County
Elk Lick
Paul Moore
P. F. Swing
Boston Fair Grounds
Clermont
Mr. Head
Johanna
Trothilda
Clermont Holstein
Tate Township
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Information Wanted on Clermont County History and Rail Match
A reader seeks a copy of Everts history of Clermont County in good condition. They request descendants of Revolutionary soldiers in Clermont County supply service states. They also ask for the Neville rail splitting contest result between Dowty Utter and another man. the winner is sought along with the other contestant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Sun
Everts
Clermont County
Col. Dowty Utter
Ohio
Neville
Dowty Otter
Clermonts Draft Board Winding Up Bulk of Work
Clermont county draft board nears completion after four day examination of about 250 men. Chief Clerk Moore oversees finishing touches as clerks are relieved and the board prepares to turnover work upon settlement call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County
Dues Due For Batavia Township War Chest Subscriptions
Third quarterly payment for Batavia Township War Chest shadan due December 1. From 600 subscriptions, 864 paid in full, 114 paid half or more, 85 under half, 87 unpaid. Receipts total 7720.26 dollars, expenditures 7720.26 with balance 1094.44. If unpaid subscriptions are paid, funds cover needs through November 1919, 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Township War Chest
War Chest
Red Cross Drive
Red Cross
Veges
National Red Cross
Civilian Relief Committee
American Protection League
Armenian & Syrain Relief
United War Fund
Criss
Expense Account Figures for Candidates Filed
The expense account of the various candidates must be filed within 10 days after the election. It will be filed with the Secretary of State, who will determine actions for those who failed to file. The following are the figures.
Letters From France By Stanley Fletcher 146th Infantry
Soldier reports from the front in France dated October 11 1918 and October 12 1918. He writes of movement mail delays muddy weather and longing for home while noting letters from family and coinsurance with AEF postal details. He mentions seeing old friends Clarence and Henry and remarks on rationed treats from Y M C A posts and chocolate.
Majority Rule Sparks Ohio Power Shift Rumors
A Columbus report says the Republican majority in the Ohio Legislature may seek to transfer appointing power from Governor Cox to Lt. Gov. elect Brown. Democrats scoff, and the piece notes the potential use of initiative and referendum to challenge the statute at next November's polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
Brown
Ohio
Times-Star
Willis
Batavia Fire Plugs Overhauled for Winter Service
Water worksmen overhauled Batavia fire plugs last week to ensure winter readiness. Valves were tested and barrels pumped out to remove water. procedure occurs twice a year to prevent freezing and assure fire protection when water is released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Clermont County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting
The third annual Clermont County Farm Bureau meeting takes place at Bata via court house on Saturday November 30 at 10 a.m. The program includes morning keynote speeches, membership reports, township chairmen, county 1919 program, a county agent report, and a county food committee chair, followed by a noon program with music and addresses from Supt. John Schwarsz and Myers Y. Cooper. All farmers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont County Farm Bureau
Court House
Batavia
J. H. Dawson
R. B. Wilson
Living Costs Drive Home Worries Over Family Budget
A reader notes that current prices hit a family hard as butter costs 66 cents a pound bread 15 cents a loaf lard 82 cents and other items rise in proportion implying a sizable salary is needed to cover essentials.
Prize Turnips and Cow Beet Displayed in Local Window
Jesse Beagle of Union township shows a 614 pound prize turnip in Buerkle's window along with a large, fine crop. H M Reynolds of Batavia township displays a 9 pound 2 ounce cow beet in the same window. Both are noted as producers of other farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Beagle
Union Township
Buerkle
H. M. Reynolds
Batavia Township
Fairfield hog farmers lead in low tobacco county
Fairfield township in Highland county stands out in hog raising with 69 hogs per farm and 7 producing sows that yield two litters yearly averaging eight pigs. The farmers here mix hogs with corn cattle and horses, and tobacco is not grown. County agent S. B. Stowe from Clermont oversees the productive Fairfield farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Township
Highland County
S. B. Stowe
Clermont
The Flu Has Flown In Batavia
The Spanish influenza that invaded Batavia and surrounding country has run its course with no new cases in days and one fatality during the ban. Over 160 cases were treated, many serious and some light, with doctors working day and night. Conditions look bright, and reopening of business, churches, schools and amusements is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Boys Deprived of Papers
The Clermont Publishing Co withers a wartime courtesy by ending free mailings of The Clermont Courier to Clermont boys in service, after the post office requires papers be sent to camps and headquarters only or paid in advance. The article laments the disparity between soldiers risking their lives for $30 a month and civilians receiving large sums while couriers for service members cannot be mailed freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont Publishing Co
Clermont Courier
Clermont
Department
Red Cross
Extra Sugar Ration Confusion Amid Shortage
The food administration issues December orders for an extra pound of sugar per family member, but grocers lack stock and foresee a price around 11 cents. With sugar scarce, sorghum supplies are rising in prominence on American tables as demand shrinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Food Administration
Ohio experts urge using interstate potatoes for table value this spring
Specialists at the Ohio Experiment Station advise farmers to substitute arriving tubers from other states for table use instead of home-grown seed potatoes. Home-grown stock is better kept for seed, and imported tubers are often unsuitable as seed due to diseases. Culinary quality of both sources is comparable. Growers with high-yield seed strains should stock more seed potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio
Anxious Parents Await Word From Boys In France
Local families fret over sons serving in France eight weeks without word while others report quicker updates. Community voices worry and hope for news, hoping letters arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fess Proposes July 4 1919 as World Celebration Day
Representative Fess proposes a July 4 1919 world celebration to mark the war’s end and invites all governments including central powers. He urges Washington funding of 500000 for festivities and calls for international participation. Ware and Harrison also seek November 11 as a national and international holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Fess
Ohio
House
Washington
United States
Ware
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Mississippi
County Corn Show Prep Urged for Clermont at Batavia Armory
The notice asks Clermont residents to organize a County Corn Show at Batavia Armory though a date is not set. Counties plan shows through January 1 with profits to farmers and a rich display of corn varieties and expert talks on cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia Armory
Clermont
Bethel Boys Killed In France Deaths Reported
Word reached Bethel relatives of two soldiers in France. Jesse Carl Scott died of wounds and James Lindsey was killed in action. No official notice of Scott's death had arrived. Scott was brother to J C Scott, the local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
France
Jesse Carl Scott
James Lindsey
Scott
J. C. Scott
First Milford Saloons Close After 60 Years Under Dry Law
Milford ends a six month license period and shuts saloons run by Al Davis and John Brown for the first time in over six decades. The two proprietors, well provided for, decline renewal under the nationwide dry law for this short term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Davis
John Brown
Milford
Ohio county records discharge free for all service members
Attorney General Joseph McGhee rules that county recorders must index every soldier sailor or nurse discharge without a fee. The decision covers drafted men and inductees, confirming they are not charged 25 cents for recording the discharge. Also notes a rabbit crop slump last winter and meat prices remaining strong at 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Joseph McGhee
Ohio
Call for Evening Lights and Street Repairs in Town
The writer laments dark streets and urges three and a half hours of evening illumination from 5 30 to 9 00. Repairs and reconnections are delayed due to lack of help, leaving holes and uninstalled poles. The town could face damages if people or livestock are hurt, and action is urged.
Home Guards face state jurisdiction opposition
The Batavia Home Guards reject placing the Home Guards under state control after peace. Major Guckenberger says the plan would force calls to other parts of the state, not suitable for their unit. Duty at home first, Norwood Enterprise notes this stance as sanctioned by local guards.
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Guckenberger
Home Companies
Norwood Enterprise
Batavia Home Guards
Thanksgiving Reflections On War Endurance And Gratitude
A Thanksgiving message celebrates the anticipated end of the war with Allied victory and gratitude for health home and plenty. It honors returning servicemen from France and the spared population while praising liberty daily life and family ties.
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France
Ohio War Savings Stamps Sales Rise Report
United States Treasury figures show Ohio October sale of War Saving Stamps at 9 763 167 dollars or 185 per person and total sales to November 1 reach 76 493 578 in current cash value. A state survey notes over 3 700 000 residents own stamps and that sales pace remains about 1 000 000 weekly with strong investor interest.
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United States Treasury Department
Washington
Ohio
Treasury Department
Ohio War Savings Committee
Flu Closes Barbershops and Local Businesses
The flu forced barbershops to shut last week and spread through Peter Gunderley and Mr. Smith. The common pleas court closed for days to curb contagion, schools have been closed for seven weeks, and the machine shop and foundry also shut as workers and families suffered from the illness.
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Peter Gunderley
Mr. Smith
Common Pleas Court
Machine Shop
Fred Edgington Sells Farm Implements and Stocks
Fred Edgington, prominent Ohio River farmer and tobacco planter near Neville, sold his farming implements and stock at his home yesterday. He plans to relocate where his son can access a better high school, but will continue farming via tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Edgington
Ohio River
Neville
Premium Celery Raiser Thomas Glancy Displays Heavy White Plume
Batavia grower Thomas Glancy shows a three pound White Plume stalk as premiums for the season. Speculation runs on potential earnings at the current market price per pound.
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Thomas Glancy
Batavia
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Harry Moyer Peer
W.E. McKever
H. C. Reed
Chas. C. Sederberg
Coyle
C. W. Rossi
J. W. Lowe
Thos
Geo. W. Gregg
Albert Channell Ceee
White Steet
E. W. Patchell Pee
W.S. Shane See
John W. Swing
J. W. Moore
F. A. Ireton
Orin
Carl
Clarence
Henry
Thost
Fritz
Georgetown
Stanley
Edward
Stanley Fletcher
Co. E
146Th Infantry
E. F
Farmers Meeting
Supt
John Schwarsz
Butler County
Myers Y. Cooper
Cincinnati, Ohio
Favors
Jones
Fred
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