Farmers Institute Noted Soil Analysis at OSU Field Study
Information from Nicholsville Ohio reports the 1917 farmers institute at Ohio State University where lecturers gathered soil samples for analysis of nitrogen phosphorus and potassium and lime needs. One sample from hickory ridge soil showed low phosphoric acid and high acidity requiring lime and highlighted Clermont county sorghum potential.
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Nicholsville
Normal
Farmer’s Institute
Columbus
Hickory Ridge
Clermont County
Bond sale closes with strong late builds in Ohio counties
The second Liberty Bond sale closed Saturday night bringing higher totals than expected. Clerks were added as buyers rushed to support the war with funds to avoid taxes and boost the war effort. Clermont county banks reported large subscriptions including First National Batavia 33750 and Milford 117760 among others.
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Liberty
Clermont County
First National
Batavia
New Richmond National
Loveland
Farmers & Merchants
Owens- Ville
Er Cats
Bethel
Amelia State Bank
Citizens’ Bank
Felicity
Masaaw State Banbk
Milford
Wil- Ligmaburg
Ccs
Gold Miner John Allen Dies in Elklick Hills
John Allen died at his Elklick home last Monday at 75. He lived alone while digging for minerals in the Elk Lick hills above Batavia, tunneling far back under the hill. his huckster left provisions valued at 82,800 dollars and paid 16,500 in gold during his long idle hours.
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John Allen
Elklick
Elk Lick
Batavia
Reg
Obituary of Otis Dudley Jr former Williamsburg resident
Otis Dudley Jr born July 29 1830 at Harpers Ferry West Virginia died October 25 1917 aged 87 years 2 months and 27 days He moved with parents to Cincinnati then Williamsburg where he lived 81 years He helped establish a chair factory with his father and brother bringing the village its first steam engine He later moved to a farm near the village and married Viola C Sinks on September 20 1854 The piece notes a long valued life and a devoted family home.
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Otis Dudley, Jr
Otis
Elizabeth Dudley
Harpers Ferry
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wheeling
Williamsburg
Dudley
Viola C. Sinks
Edward and
Sarah Sinks
Remembrance of a steadfast pastor and church life
A long obituary recalls Rev. Frank G. Mitchell’s career with the Williamsburg Methodist Episcopal Church since 1871. He served as class leader and Recording Steward, kept a family altar, and faced declining health with quiet faith. Surviving sons emphasize a life of usefulness and devotion.
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Frank G. Mitchell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Williamsburg
God
Cler mont Red Cross elects new officers at annual meeting
The Cler mont County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the courthouse amid bad weather. Officers were chosen for a one year term and an executive committee was organized with W. C. Bishop as chair. Judge H. L. Nichols named chapter chair and the slate includes Mrs. Frank Davis as vice chair and P. F. Jamieson as treasurer.
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Clermont County
American Red Cross
Court House
Aden Nash
Eli H. Speidel
W. C. Bishop
John Huntington
M. F. McNutt
C. F. Rice
G. M. Roudebush
Joseph
B. E. Wright
Geo. W. Burnet
DeBruller
H. M. McNeill
J C. Scott
Allen Rapp
W. OC. Bishop
H. L. Nichols
Frank Davis
P. F. Jamieson
Helen M. Bishop
Food Pledge Campaign and Administration Committees Named
H C Aultman of Batavia Ohio outlines two committees the Food Pledge Campaign Committee to run Family Enrollment Week Oct 28 Nov 4 and later be a permanent Food Conservation body. and the Food Administration Committee to ensure increased supply curb hoarding and speculation.
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H.C. Aultman
Batavia
Ohio
Columbus
Food Administration Committee
Ohio earns frontline role in wartime gas defense efforts
The Ohio State University and its faculty contributed to the Civil War era gas mask project while Ohio led in men and leadership for the conflict. Lowell Roudebush hosted a reception at the Second M. E. Church on the 8th, with many neighbors expressing support before F. A. Brown accompanied troops to Cincinnati and then Chillicothe for training. Batavia hosts welcomed them at Charles Jackson’s home.
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Samuel
Ohio
Lowell Roudebush
M. KE
F. A. Brown
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Batavia
Charles Jackson
Clermont County Board approves renewal licenses list
The Clermont County Liquor Licensing Board proposes to grant renewal license certificates to applicants including Benjamin H. Glazer Conrad Brown Hudson Taylor Scott Batavia township Albert Davis John H. Brown Milford Michael Bogge Stonelick township John Prudent J Bau mann Joseph Colonel New Richmond Frank Emerson George J. Grear Loveland for renewals.
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Clermont County Liquor Licensing Board
Benjamin H. Glazer
Conrad Brown
Hudson Taylor Scott
Batavia Township
Albert Davis
John H. Brown
Milford
Michael Bogge
Stonelick ‘Township
John Prudent
J. ©. Baumann
Joseph Colonel
New Richmond
Frank Emerson
George J. Grear
Loveland
Batavian Sends Young Soldier to French Trenches
Reports indicate Batavian has or soon will have a local hero in France. Charles Miller, grandson of Mr and Mrs Fred Kline from Long Island training there, shipped with 8800 others to the trenches. He is among the youngest and bravest, formerly of Company M.
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Batavian
France
Long Island
Charles Miller
Fred Kline
Charlie
Company M
Minister's auto mishap highlights risky hill descent
Reverend Tilford of the Presbyterian church recounts a runaway descent down Lytle hill after his car failed to respond and brake. He escaped unhurt but was shaken as the vehicle rolled toward Seyler Bros. and stopped in the road. The item ends by urging readers to vote dry next Tuesday, promising reasons on other pages.
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Ey Mond Colclough
Frank Davis
Plaintless Myrick
H. C. Speidel
Frances Hesse
Charles Mitchell
Joe Mitchell
Edgar Hunt
eepOr
M. EB
R. B. Wilson
Queen Esther Society
Laura Cade
L. L. Johnson
Tilford
Presbyterian Church
Lytle
Seyler Bros
Government probes alleged冬 winter provisions hunt unfounded
The report of nationwide cellar and home inspections for winter provisions is deemed false. Officials say no such widespread checks are underway and that the public would be notified if inspections occurred. The observers suggest other motives behind the reports.
Election Day Guidance From Voter Instructions
On Tuesday next week voters will cast ballots in township and municipal elections. Voters receive five or six ballots, write in names if needed, and mark each candidate with a cross. Notices cover saloon abolition, bond issues, and local salaries, with pork and beef prices noted for hunters and farmers.
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Western Department
Chicago
Geo. E. Haas
E.W. Jewell
Stonelick
Washington
Jackson
Wayne
Amelia
Miss Reeves
Cleveland Red Cross
Red Cross
Clermont
Batavia Red Cross
Cleveland
Anna Tatman, Chaiman
Perintown
A. J. McQuillian
Ed Davis
Fawn
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