Stand by the constitution that has stood by you
A wartime era editorial argues against joining the League of Nations, urging Americans to reject Wilsons vision and to stand by the constitution. It warns of foreign entanglements, mandates, and a global autocracy, urging a return to national sovereignty and isolationist policy.
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League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Americas
Versailles
Wilson
Leisland
League of Nationgin
America
Absurdity of Coxs Charges Emphasized In Senate Probe
Fred W. Upham national committee treasurer denies Cox charges of falsifying testimony during a Senate subcommittee session. Upham insists no funds were given to others beyond what he reported and that all money went to the congressional committee. He appeals to his oath and reputation as a business man. The National Tribune reports the exchange.
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Cox
Senate
Fred W. Upham
National Committee
Congressional Committee
National Tribune
Henry Bergman, Jr
Miami Township
Henry Berg
Bob
Bill
Hen Ji
Gas Shortage Warns of Winter Heating Struggles
Officials warn of a gas shortage affecting consumers and stock owners as winter nears. The notice urges careful saving amid limited supply and widespread coal unavailability in many areas, reflecting the era's high cost of living and political controversy.
Auto tag sales to ease year end rush in 1920
Auto license tags for 1920 go on sale about December 20 to avoid January rush. A. G. Snow says 500000 passenger and 85000 commercial tags ordered to be ready by November 16, enabling freight shipment. Next year classification required for tag type. past year confusion over passenger versus commercial tags noted. Sales likely near 620000 passenger and 90000 truck tags.
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A. G. Snow
State Registrar of Autos
Falls Down Stairs Injures Local Woman Townsley
Mrs. Cornelia Townsley of this place fell while raising a window at the home of L. F. Walker and landed at the bottom stair. She broke three ribs dislocated a wrist and sustained a concussion, requiring an extended period of recovery.
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Cornelia Townsley
L. F. Walker
Banquet Marks Strong Clermont Farm Bureau Showing
The Clermont County Farm Bureau banquet and all day meetings on September 8 at Batavia Armory drew 160 attendees and featured talks by G L Cooley Charles Scott and W E Lytle on organization and county unity. Morning and noon meals fed 130, with 83 members signing three year commitments at ten dollars, signaling a strong start to the October 18 campaign for 2 000 members.
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Farm Bureau
Batavia Armory
Clermont Farm Bureau
Messrs
G. L. Cooley
Cuyahoga County
Charles Scott
Hillsboro
W. E. Lytle
Troy
Ohio
Clermont County
Airplane Lands Near Williamsburg Attracts Crowds
An airplane touched down Sunday afternoon in John Lytie's field near Williamsburg drawing a large crowd. Several passengers paid $10 for a ride before Stamm's garage team aided with grease and oil. After quick repairs the craft headed south toward the aviator's Alabama home.
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John Lytie
Williamsburg
Stamm
Avaitor
Alabama
Chatterton Chosen Ramona Chatterton Marries Runyan
Miss Ramona Chatterton daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Chatterton and Prof Lawrence Vernon Runyan head of Chester Township schools were married by Rev Roland Oriet at the Presbyterian manse in Wilmington. They will reside in Kingman where he heads the township schools and begins work at once.
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Ramona
C. P. Chatterton
L. Vernon Runyan
Mt. Crab
Wilmington
Kingman
Chester Township
Williamsburg
Wilmington Journal
Lawrence Vernon Runyan
Mary Ramona Chatterton
Roland Oriet
Presbyterian Manse
Runyan
Miss Chatterton
Miami University
Arcadia Club Social At Kirgan Brothers Lawn
Community event on the Arcadia Club program with literary works talks by noted speakers on community work and benefits music by Batavia Band on the Kirgan Brothers Company lawn one mile west of Amelia Saturday evening September 18 ice cream cake lemonade pies sandwiches and coffee served all are invited
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Kirgan Brothers Company
Amelia
Arcadia Club
Batavia Band
Reverend Wilson Transfer Shifts Local Pulpit
Rev. R. B. Wilson leaves the M. BR. church after two years in Dayton where he was welcomed by Rev. Smith from West Union to Batavia. The church held a farewell party Thursday as the community bids farewell to the popular BR. family while Rev. Smith’s family plans to arrive Thursday.
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M. BR. Charch
Dayton
Smith
Weat Union
Batavia
M. E. Guila
County Ticket in Clermont county tees up Republican slate
The Republican county ticket in Clermont county earns general praise for duty and fitness. Fred Edgington heads the ticket for Legislature with river trade links, Jess M. Jordan for Clerk of the Courts, John B. Rapp for Sheriff, Henry Bergman Jr for County Commissioner, and John F. Hutson backed from Pierce township for another commissioner seat.
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Jess M. Jordan
Wayne Township
Jordan
Biography hints at political career under Wilson era
Fragmentary note suggests a short biography with a claim that the subject would win an election if not for the H. C. S. under the Wilson administration. The text hints at speculative political context and a continuation note.
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Wilson
Good Roads Meeting Called by Dr. T J Ricker at Tolesseo
Dr T J Ricker of Tolesseo calls a good roads meeting at his home 2 p m next Saturday to discuss improving the Ohio pike. All interested urged to attend and report available teams men rock and details for pike construction.
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T. J. Ricker
Tolesseo
Aotos
Recital at Miss Mary Jeffries piano class held at home
Pupils listed for the Friday recital include Anne Parrott Robert Wiseman Jeanette Nichols Franklin Wiseman Ruby Wilson Elta Miller Mary Long Marguerite Andrett Richard Long Dorothy Long Lois Lakemire Maud Long Gladys Murphy Beatrice King Helen Leeds Hilda Bauer Harrietta Jones Onelee Brinkman Patricia Willie Lorena Bush Olive Hunt Edna Bush Helen Malott Emma Swing Martha Nash Myrtle Marjorie Watson. County commissioners met in session on September T and approved numerous bills for culverts labor trucks bridges and stone from Batavia area contractors and suppliers.
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Mary Jeffries
Anne Parrott
Robert Wiseman
Jeanette B. Nichols
Franklin Wiseman
Ruby Wilson
Elta Miller
Mary Long
Marguerite Andrett
Richard Long
Dorothy Long
Lois Lakemire
Maud Long
Gladys Murphy
Beatrice King
Helen Leeds
Hilda Bauer
Harrietta Jones
Onelee Brinkman
Patricia Willie Lorena Bush
Olive Hunt
Edna Bush
Helen Malott
Emma Swing
Martha Nash Myrtle Marjorie Watson
Anns
Skeleton Found Along Swing Traction Line
The skeleton of a man was found by two blackberrying girls along the Swing traction line in Possum Hollow below Batavia. Heavy rains uncovered the remains, likely concealed since the Swing line’s construction years ago. No identification is possible. the body and the killer remain a mystery. The skeleton is in Dr. Ashburn’s Batavia office in good preservation.
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Possum Hollow
Batavia
Ashburn
Danger of Soft Corn Haunts Local Farmers
Farmers face slow corn maturity due to wet weather and cool nights. Crops stay green and sap rich while frequent rain risks mould and rotting in shocks. Seed corn timing matters as dry weather and sun are badly needed to prevent losses.
Batavia Plans New Reservoir Near Current Source
A Batavia committee reports $2,700 subscribed toward a second reservoir with $3,000 expected. Dr. Van Horn C. C. Mattox Geo. W. Gregg and H. F. Buerkle head a committee that will start work immediately. The site will adjoin the present reservoir with access from the street and town land secured. Completion aimed before bad weather while farm labor quiet may help.
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Batavia
Dr. van Horn
C. C. Mattox
Geo. W. Gregg
H. F. Buerkle
Obey Traffic Law When Stopped Not a Race Track
Public notice urges drivers to use lights properly, obey speed limits and parking rules, and stay courteous when questioned by officers. It emphasizes that streets are for safety, not speed, and accidents can be prevented by compliance.
Dayton men nabbed for bootlegging in Hillsboro
W. Meter and H. Jones of Dayton were arrested in Hillsboro last week with eight gallons of white mule and raisin jack. They were caught selling their goods, jailed, and federal officers notified. Batavia was not visited by such venders.
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W. Meter
H. ©. Jones
Dayton
Hillsboro
Batavia
Precinct Workers Must Verify Age For Voter Eligibility
Secretary State Smith states voters over twenty one may vote without revealing their age. The ruling is expected to ease concerns for residents in Clermont county and relieve administrative burdens on precinct workers.
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Smith
Clermont County
Officials nab mash operation near Tunnel Mills
Reported last week that a large still was found near Tunnel Mills above town and a strong outfit captured with its product. John and Low Hoofer were arrested by federal officers, held on $1000 bail, and jailed in default. Ten gallons of mash were seized.
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Batavia
Tunnel Mills
John
Low Hoofer
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