Soldier's letter from Camp Sheridan Alabama 1917
Howard Hankins son of James Hankins writes from Camp Sheridan Montgomery Alabama October 11 1917 describing the long trip from home through Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama. He details the camp layout large mess halls showers toilets and the scale of troops with fifty thousand soldiers and arrivals from Alabama and West Virginia. He notes daily leave to Montgomery and that he and Linton are well expressing optimism for good times ahead.
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Howard
James Hawkins
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Montcomery
Alabama
Moruer
Kentucky
Tennessee
Latonia
Millet
Montgomery
West Virginia
Linton
Howard, Hankins
1St
Ohio Infantry
Five Kelty Brothers Enlist in Army and Navy
Vincent Kelty of Jersey City has five sons in military service all volunteering. President Wilson sent a personal letter praising the family for the inspiring example and noting the brothers range from 17 to 26 years old, with three of them of draft age. Butler County Democrat.
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New York
Vincent Kelty
Jersey City
Army
Navy
Wilson
Kelty
Woodrow Wilson
Butler County Democrat
Clermont County Election Board member heads to Camp Sheridan
Jess Jordan travels to Camp Sheridan Alabama with a full set of 26 ballots per precinct for Clermont County. The process began after orders reached Clerk Sprague on Thursday. Three men printed about 70 000 ballots including specials and sample ballots and the daily paper ran normally.
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Jess Jordan
Clermont County Election Board
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
W. Sprague
Mr. Ordan
South
Farmers Institute Workers Normal At Columbus College
Lecturers from the College of Agriculture lead a Farmers Institute Workers Normal in Columbus with lectures labs and conferences. War related farm problems receive emphasis and focus on boys and girls work. Speakers for county institutes include J. J. Brown G F Aldrich and others with dates in January February across Marathon Peninsula Milford Amelia and Bethel areas.
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Farmers’ Institute
College of Agriculture
Columbus
Marathon
J. J. Brown
Mechanicsburg
G. F. Aldrich
Helena
Mary Anderson
Peninsula
Newtonnville
G. E. Morris
Roxbury
C. R. Wagner
Arlington
Milford
G. E. Fry
Fremont
A. F. High
New Washington
Marie Thomas
Grove City
Amelia
R. R. Robertson
Norwalk
Bethel
Prohibition Message by Jennie Penn
A temperance appeal urging voters to support Prohibition to curb crime, protect families, and save resources. The piece advocates voting for laws to end drink and related social ills, citing national security and public welfare.
Amelia Grange Holds Winter Saturday Meetings
During winter months Amelia Grange will meet on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 2 p m unless ordered by the majority. Next Saturday October 27 features an Ohio Day program with a talk by a food commissioner on Food Conservation. All members should attend to understand the urgency of the movement.
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Amelia Grange
Clermont Names Coal Administrator Fred Edgington
Fred Edgington of Chile is appointed coal administrator for the Clermont territory. He is known in Clermont and adjoining counties. If you have a complaint about coal treatment, call Fred.
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Fred Edgington
Chile
Clermont
Fred
Grange Hallowe'en Party in Owensville to Support Red Cross
The Grange hosts a Hallowe en party at Favrer's Hall Owensville Ohio on Monday evening October 29. Attendees can enjoy ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee while enjoying witch themed activities. Proceeds go to the Red Cross.
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Favrer’s Hall
Owensville
Ohio
Red Cross
October Wedding Unite Dr Ireton and Miss Craver
Dr F A Ireton of Newtonville married Miss Irma Craver, former local teacher, at the M E parsonage in Williamsburg on October 17 at 4 p m. The ceremony was officiated by T F Smith. After a short motor trip they will reside in Newtonville.
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F. A. Ireton
Newtonnville
Irma Craver
M. KE. Parsonage
Williamsburg
T. F. Smith
Newtonaville
Postage Increase Takes Effect November 2
War tax bill raises domestic postage to 8 cents per ounce or fraction thereof for letters and first class mail to Canada Mexico Cuba Panama and overseas posts. Drop letters require 2 cents per ounce and postal cards must be prepaid 2 cents with a 1 cent card stamp. Postcards with written messages require 2 cents prepaid.
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Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
U.S
Shanghi
U. S
Europe
Farmers urged to order nitrate of soda now in Clermont county
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has funds to buy nitrate and sell it to farmers at cost. Prices range from 80 to 100 dollars per ton. Over 10 tons spoken for in Clermont county, orders should be placed within days as delivery from South America takes about three months. County Agricultural Agent will handle orders. fertilizer companies may be unable to obtain nitrate this year.
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Clermont County
Department of Agriculture
South America
B. Stowe
C. A
Lentz to Speak on American Citizenship in Batavia
Hon. John J. Lentz of Columbus will address Batavia citizens at the courthouse on October 30 at 7 30 p m about American Citizenship He also speaks at Williamsburg in front of the opera house at noon the same day Everyone should hear him.
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Batavia
John J. Lentz
Columbus
Court House
Williamsburg
Opera House
Soldiers Buy Liberty Bonds in France and at Home
Soldiers in France and at home purchase Liberty Bonds. In two weeks American troops in France subscribe to several million dollars, with heavy artillery leading at over $300,000. Clermont county also contributes beyond its allotment.
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France
Clermont County
Owensville Potato Club yields and prize winners
In Clermont county the Owensville Potato Club showcases a high yielding crop with Lester Leever at 295.6 bu per acre the largest. George Mull and Alvin Hill also report strong yields and top peck prize was won by Alvin Hill. District Superintendent H A Kellum oversaw the effort with prize contributors including Dr W E Leever John Fetter Merchants & Farmers Bank 8.0 Liming and S B Stowe.
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Clermont County
Owensville
Lester Leever
George Mull
Alvin Hill
John Burdsall
Peck
Story
H. A. Kellum
W. E. Leever
John Fetter
Merchants & Farmers Bank
Liming
B. Stowe
District Draft Board reports Clermont county claim actions
The District Draft Board in Cincinnati reports Clermont county claims approved include William Schneider Batavia R F D 6 Clarence Frederick Watts Osborn R F D 4 and Clarence F Garbe Batavia R F D 6. Denied are Clemens Glaser Harry Hannan and David Hausserman all with January 2 1918 dates. The board notes a heavy recent workload, with few claims remaining. The Clermont local board remains in session and ready for requests, while the district board updates the local board.
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District Draft Board
Cincinnati
Clermont County
William Schneider
Batavia
Clarence Frederick Watts
Osborn
Clarence F. Garbe
Clemens Glaser
Milford
Ohio
Harry Hannah
Bethel
David Hausserman
No. 5
Clermont
Who faltered or shivered not company K
A reader writes about Patchell the soldier from Clermont in company K and recalls a Civil War era poem about brave townsmen. The letter, echoing themes of duty and history, invites readers to reflect on local soldiers and their courage.
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Patchell
Clermont
Company K
Southwestern Ohio Teachers' Association Announces Sessions
The Southwestern Ohio Teachers Association meets Friday and Saturday October 27 and 28 in Cincinnati. General sessions at Emery Auditorium include Welcome by Supt. Condon, annual address The Gospel of Work by Elmer B. Bryan, and speeches on Conservation of Human Power and World Safety for Democracy. Woodward High hosts departmental meetings with multiple subject leaders and sections across city schools.
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Southwestern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Cincinnati
Emery Auditorium
Hughes High School Orchestra
R. J. Condon
C. E. Thomas
O. R. Coblentz
New Paris
John W. Hall
University
John G. Koch
Norwood
B. W. Christy
Linton Street
Julia
Bothwell
City
Sec’tion
Darrel Joyce
Hamilton
Woodward High School
T. L. Simmerman
Pleasant Ridge
Alfred L. Hall-Queast
University of Cincinnati
Son of Lemuel Lewis Buys Liberty Bonds in Texas
Rolland Lewis, son of Lemuel Lewis, now with his company at Eagle Pass Texas, reports from the field that he is healthy tall and making a fine record in the gun corps. He purchased two $100 liberty bonds and sent a thoughtful gift to each family member last week.
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Rolland Lewis
Lemuel Lewis
Hagle Pass
Texas
Camp Sherman letter from Clermont County trainee
Charles Needham, a Batavia high school graduate serving at Camp Sherman, describes life among the Clermont County men in D Company 830th Infantry. He praises training, discipline, and teamwork, notes barracks conditions, and urges support for the government to hasten the war.
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Charles Needham
Batavia High School
Camp Sherman
Clermont County
830Th Infantry
Justin W. Harding
Clermonters
Norwood
Elmwood Place
West End
Cincinnati
Walker
National Army
Cuns
H. Needham
Teachers to Study Food Conservation
Prospective state teachers at 40 county normal schools will receive training on conserving food as part of a broader program by the College of Agriculture Extension Service. Home economics includes cooking textiles dress and school lunches alongside general agriculture instruction. Army post at Leavenworth orders boiled water until water is tested and cleared to ensure soldiers' safety.
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College of Agriculture Extension Service
Leavenworth, Kansas
Widows of Soldiers to Gain Pension Increases
The Senate approved a $25 monthly pension for Civil War Spanish-American and Philippine insurrection widows on October 4, costing $3,000,000. Four thousand Spanish War widows get $15 more, 40,000 Civil War widows gain $5. The measure targets widows of officers killed in duty and spurs calls to raise all surviving Civil War soldiers’ pensions.
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Senate
One week of agriculture and home economics schools in Ohio
Extension workers of the College of Agriculture will conduct one week schools at 44 points in Ohio. Clermont county hosts a session from December 3 to 7 in Owensville. The program encourages every farmer and his wife to attend and learn more about producing food.
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Ohio
College of Agriculture
Clermont County
Owensville
Milford Promises All Night Service By November Fifth
Citizens of Milford are promised 24 hour service by November 5 due to coal shortages. The current lighting uses temporary power from C G E Co while C M and L Co holds the contract, with Batavia urged to accelerate the change to save coal.
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Milford
Batavia
Meatless Days and Price Pressures Across Towns
The piece notes meatless day campaigns in cities to aid soldiers and warns prices for meat and lard have surged, making normal consumption unaffordable for laborers. It calls for frugal living amid abundant crops and stock and urges adoption of economy in these times.
Small Towns urged to boost hog production as war measure
The Kansas City Star urges residents of small towns to buy and keep hogs for production to ease pork and lard shortages. It argues farmers cannot alone expand hog numbers and suggests ten families per town participate, framing it as patriotism and a practical wartime step.
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Kansas City Star
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