County to Buy Prison-Made Supplies Highlights Savings
County Auditor Walter Riley reports Ohioboard of administration notice that state and county institutions must buy prisonmade goods when possible. The plan promises lower costs and supports inmates with work, clothing, bedding, furniture, and essential items. Also noted are court actions including a lunacy finding for Robert Taylor and guardianship for Leroy and Lawrence McVickar, plus several real estate transfers.
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Walter Riley
Ohio Board of Administration
Mansfeld Reformatory
Blake Funeral for Charles Edwin Bink Held at Home
The funeral for Charles Edwin Bink was held at 2 o clock on Monday afternoon at the late home on Ann Street with Rev Grayson officiating.
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Charles Edwin Bink
Ann Street
Grayson
Blowing Out Pranks At North End Transmitter
A crude practical joke spread through the east end as residents awaited dirt from a transmitter. In another spot a bucket planned to hold the “blown out” material was used to spread dirt. An inspector was involved in the hoax.
Dusky Dame Seeks Help From Mayor Over Fraud and Abuse
A vailed tale from a police court hearing recounts a woman calling herself Mrs. Barn Thomas who accused locals of mockery and theft while seeking $20 from the mayor. The exchange with Mayor Mitchell ends with a dismissive remark as the woman vows to continue her grievances.
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Barn Thomas
Por Hive Court
Bishopes
Ian
Mitchell
Aly
Elty
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers to Copy Membership Roll
Local Red Cross chapter needs typists to copy about 6000 member names in the county. Service is voluntary with no pay. Those willing to help may call Miss Katherine Critchfield.
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RED Cross
the Red Cross
Mias
Katherine Critchfield
Husband Arrested on Wife's Affidavit
Kile Perkins of Milford Township was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Mosshoid. He is charged with assaulting his spouse after returning from a trip to Utica based on his wife's affidavit.
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Kile Perkine
Milford Township
Mosshoidr
Perkins
Utica
Wave of Theft Spreads Over Eastern Knox County
A two week wave of robberies hits eastern Knox County with little value taken. The Munter Elevator at Buckeye City was broken into again Sunday night, with only flour possibly taken and the owner, A Hunter, noting the intruder left empty handed. Sheriff Moxshotter and Deputy Lytle investigated Monday morning.
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Knox County
Munter
Buckeye City
A. Hunter
Morntia
Bunte
Bheritt Moxshotter
Lytle
Jioviney
Howard Elevator Robbed At Equity Exchange
Thieves entered the Howard Equity Exchange Saturday night and took 4.20 from an office drawer after failing to break in via a street window. They pried open a ground floor window and ascended to the office. no clues or identity have surfaced. Robbers uncovered as yet remain unknown in the Gambler area with clues described as indeterminate.
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Howard Equity Exchange
Bebout
September Morn at Sulphur Spring Narrows to Nudity Controversy
Patrolman James Taylor described a boy bathing nude in Kokosing river near Sulphur Spring. Traffic on B and O and Pennsylvania lines passed by as the incident unfolded. City boys were allowed to swim with bathing suit rules. Investigators found most wore suits except one. Workmen drawing spring water reported the complaint.
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James Taylor
Kokosing
Xulphin Spring
Pennsylvania
Railroads carry more passengers than any country
The text notes that although Britain ranks fourth in railway mileage, its railways carry more passengers annually than those of any other nation. It adds a proverb about rain and rainbow sightings: a morning rainbow signals rain, an evening rainbow signals fair weather.
Wartime Guidance On Canning Vegetables And Fruits
Practical instructions for home canning during wartime. Steps cover selecting produce, preparing jars, blanching, packing with or without salt, sealing with new rubber lids, processing times in a hot water bath, sterilization, cooling, and storage. Emphasizes sterilization, avoiding drafts, and protecting jars from light to preserve color and value.
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Commilesia
The Feminine Scout in Khaki Uniform Trend
Across the nation girls wear khaki outfits modeled after soldiers as part of home defense drills. Potton style boots and silk kerchief neckties complete the practical yet fashionable look, reflecting a growing movement in youth preparedness.
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Potton
Timely Suggestion About Cooking Widids and Vinegar
A brief note proposes boiling widids of full Jurs with weak vine for twenty minutes and ten sera with soapsuds and Urteh. The text reads like a quirky historic cooking hint with odd terms and unclear references.
Imperfect Eyes May Disqualify Recruits in Ohio
Major William Wallace of the United States Army inspected Battery 2 in Ohio and reported three members with imperfect eyesight that may disqualify them when examined for service. Other men were slightly under the required defect threshold. Sergeant Gale urged families to share cheerful letters to combat homesickness, advising against discussing hardships.
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William Wallace
United States Army
Battery 2
Ohio
Artllery
T. B. Medien
Wervicw
Pirot
Tillis Headington
Leganita Apranaey
Gale
U. S. Arty
Iiketractor
Therm
State Convention Colored Women's Clubs Opens Here
The Old State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs opened its convention Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev Gray opened prayers for MT Vernon group delivering welcome, Mt Vernon organization hosted, with Radia Orchestra providing music across the three days.
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Colored Women’s Clubs
Old State Federation of Colored Women's
Mra Fiecrge
Kors & Wotan Activn
Woman’s Club
Mt. Vernon
Behinir
Mt. Version Organization
See Sion
Radia” Orchestra
O'Brien Resigns Post to Await Federal Service Call
Earl O'Brien resigns from Miller Brothers funeral directors and will join federal service. Ralph L. Show of Delaware filed the orderly transition as O'Brien’s replacement takes effect and the enlistment is mustered.
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O'Brien
Earl
le Miller Brothers
Ralph L. Show
Delaware
Miss Corcoran Joins Naval Unit of Red Cross
Miss Eligaroth Corcoran of Damir ton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Coroval of South Rogers sumer, secured a leave of absence from her work to Hampton to join the Naval unit of the Red Cross in Columbus. She has been a Red Cross nurse for several years and her selection is regarded as a compliment.
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Eligaroth Corcoran
Damirton
Mra
Dour Coroval
South Rogers Sumer
Hye
Hampton
Red Cross
Columbus
Auto Skids Down Embankment on Fredericktown Road
An unnamed driver turning to pass Frank E. Kirby’s car on the lower Fredericktown road Sunday evening drove too far left and skidded down a steep embankment. No injuries were reported, but the automobile was badly damaged and will need extensive repairs before it can be driven again.
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Frank E. Kirby
Fredericktown
Frank Hartlett
Vine Street
Tettoo
A Strong Character in a Birmingham Age Herald fragment
A fragment from the Birmingham Age Herald presents dialogue about a strong minded woman. The quotation hints at composure and restraint in a social or domestic scene, reflecting a dated voice and tone.
Auto and buggy crash injures man on Martinsturg road
Walter Sapp of East Burmese street Urlvink drove an auto toward the Martinsturg road Saturday night when his car collided with a horse drawn buggy driven by J A McPherson four miles south of the OY McPherson sustained a broken nose and cuts about the face while the auto suffered a bent fender and smashed headlight Sapp assisted by bringing McPherson to a physician for treatment
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Martinsturg Road
Walter Sapp
Burmese Street
Urlvink An Muta
Sihick
J. A. McPherson
Sapp
McPherson
Severaf Cut
Bruides
Pas White
Mrs Endora Nowels Memoriam Notice
Mrs Endora Nowels dies after illness at home of her mother Mrs Greees. Survived by daughter Lucille Nowels and sister Mrs McBraemet. Funeral at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Mt Liberty, location details and further kin listed.
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Mr. Hadith
Tvegter
Mrs. Greees
Mt. Liberty
Mrs Jennie Hildreth Dies After Illness in Miller Township
Mrs Jennie Hildreth aged 88 years died after a three week illness in Miller township. The funeral will be held at 1 20 oclock Tuesday at the home. The family request no flowers. Frank E Hildreth is listed among relatives.
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Miller Township
Jennie & Hildreth
Lentes & Fosterson
Frank E. Hildreth
Tate
Wet grounds postpone Mt Vernon game against Zanesville
Rain soaked fields forced cancellation of Sundays ball game featuring Manager Barre's team and the Zanesville nine. Next Sunday Dresdem boys travel to face the Mt Vernon pill-pounders on a rescheduled date.
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Barre
Zanesville Nine
Dresdem Boys
Mt Vernon Pill-Pounders
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College Township
Robert Taylor
College Town
State Hospital
Taylor
HW. A. Huffaker
H.W. Blair
Y. J. Fisher
William Lambert
Leroy
Lawrence McVickar
C. A. Mitchell
John Wootton
C. D. Conard
Anna Swetland Gotshall
Mary A. ©. Harwood
Mary A. C. Harwood
Anne Gotshal
McKee
George RP
Butler
Blake
Td Savings Bank
the Roll OF Honor Bank
West Side
H. Israel
B. D. Herron
Dusky Dame
Jrate
E. Knox County
Gambier, Howard and
Howard
Willis P. Bebout
Harrison Dial
Feminine Scout
Kuady
Ringwall
Dwight
The
J. S. Ringwalt Co
Lic
Major Wallace
Miss Corcoran
NAVAL
Mrs
Endora Nowels
Tinesa
Liberty
Jennie Hildreth
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