Soldiers Letters and Home Front Advice at Wharf Assembly
A wartime gathering discusses women writing to soldiers and sending comforts. General Glenn urges focus on morale items over meals, notes 11,000 enlisted men and 4,000 workers at camps, and stresses practical gifts like newspapers and books while avoiding excess cigarettes. He urges home support through letters, crafts, and diversions for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt Harrison
Namie
ML Harrison
Texas
Tait
Sam
Uncle Sam
Meleasure
Thas
Tom
Glenn
Qwetty Cersain
Eve
Mose
Jon
Glow
Sapp to Receive Scottish Rite Degrees in Columbus
Ray Sapp of this city, serving in the American army ambulance corps, is to receive the Mixjonic Scottish Rite degrees from Scioto Consistory of Columbus free of charge. The consistory honors Blue Lodge Masons who have enlisted in federal service. A likely ceremony on a Sunday is planned with local Scottish Rite Masons expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray "Sapp
Columbine
Scioto Consiatory
Columbus
Blue Lodge
Mrs Hannah Payton Dies After Five Months Illness
Mrs Hannah Payton aged 85 died at 9 30 Tuesday night at her home 210 West High street following a five month illness. She leaves a son Inaue Sylvester Payton of Belmont and a daughter Mrs Ruth Ant Bronson of the city. Funeral at 10 o clock Thursday afternoon at Miller Brothers chapel with Rev T Wess ley Woodson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Payton
West High Street
Inaue Sylvester Payton
Belmont
Ruth Ant Bronson
Miller Brothers’ Chapel
T. Wessley Woodson
Draft Exemption Process Details In Knox County
The Knox County draft exemption notices outline a 20 day window for selection of drafted men and related affidavits. Local boards will publish names, handle claims within set deadlines, and waive or sustain exemptions before district boards, with forms covering discharge claims for industrial or agricultural work. The report notes procedural steps, publication aims, and appeals to ensure timely processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Knox County
Ewalt
Elaine
Owrd
Iocal Board
Elalmin
Porson
Elalme
Himaelf
Clete H.C. Devin
Joe
Unscrambled note hints at savings loan terms and figures
A fragmentary notice references Knox Savings and Loan Association at Main and Vine with terms including 4 percent interest and annual sums around six hundred dollars. The text is garbled but suggests expenditures and payments, possibly monthly or quarterly, tied to a loan or savings plan and dated references are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malhorys
Micowlen
Omnia
Knox Savings & Loan Assn
N. W. Cor
Main
Vine Ste
Milford Social Notes From Western Knox County
Mil ford attractive items from Western Knox County include visits and family sightings. Ki iegins spent Tuesday in Columbias. Boner of Shreve spent Sunday with Terrence Mitchell and Wanda Vrozier has returned from a trip to MS Vernon. Thompson spent Sunday with his brother Harry in Columbus. Mildred Bochoven of Mt Vernon visiting her uncle A Wright. Weight spent Monday in Co fin bray. Miss Deatrice Mrime of Cleveland returned Monday after two weeks with Miss Grace Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Ki Iegins
Columbias
Boner
Shreve
Terrence Mitchell
Misa
Wanda Vrozier
MS Vernon
P.thompson
Harry
Columbus Bierrache
Mildred Bochoven
Mt Vernon
A. Wright
P. A
Weight
Co Fin Bray
Masreskas Funeral Led by Rev J W Mynane
The funeral of Charles Masreskas who died in a fire will be held Thursday morning at 8:20 at St Vincant de Tua church. Rev J W Mynane officiates with burial at Calvary cemetery. Local banner ads noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Masreskas
St. Vincaut de Tua Ehurel
J. W. Mynane
Calvary Corm Enery
Discard Ordered for Slot Machines and Punch Boards
Sheriff Movatioder and Precctor Her HoT Aid Taber OTe Huieer led a county photo in the lantern area on Tuesday afternoon where four machines and two punch boards were discovered and then ordered out of limi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Movatioder
Round of Mt Vernon visits and musings on opportunities
The report lists neighbors visiting relatives in Mt Vernon area including Ellen McCalouieh, Willing, Laz sie Talver, Win Streett, Harald Wagner, Isobel and Elizabeth Boling, and others. It also recounts a sermon-like reflection urging seizing chances before they fade, warning opportunities may not return and may affect future livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Mt. Vernon
Meindl
Charles Wagner
Harald
Wagner
Mro
Gey Batley
Gon Paul
Mile Labovar
Isobel
Elizabeth Boling
Howand
Elijah Boling
Per Capita Shortage Sparks Arithmetic Debate in Nation
A scrambled text fragment discusses per capita figures and deficits, citing Alpine figures and a Boston example. It weaves in references to Newtoy Newkirk and canine heroes, then shifts to biblical place names and a religious exhortation about devotion. The overall sense is a rambling catalog of numbers, names, and moral contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offierwiee
Mmnore
Newtoy Newkirk
Boston
Chief Parker Issues Repeat Cut-Out Warning
Fragmented OCR notes warn of a cut-out alert from Chief Parker. The garbled text mentions winter deliveries and weather concerns, with a plan tied to inside city operations and potential new notices if the weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Santa
Muitier Cabana
Wayne
Stevenson remonstrance and muddled grievances amid publishers
Fragmented note discusses complaints and promises amid authors and publishers, mentioning Black, Travels With a Donkey, and a London Globe view. It hints at debts and promises, with unclear references to Hanover Street and Gerundan, in a late eighteenth or nineteenth century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Black
Tyne
Hanover Street
London Globe
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Anny
Bn Elnrse
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Merle
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Sesie Lime
Weoven
Iowa
Annie
Honda Etek
Avi
Knox County Savings Bank
West Side Public Square
Mrs
District Board
Simian
Mareskas
Banner
Monroe Mills
Tre
Ellen McCalouieh
Eowell Tmerling
Mra
Stuchael Amith
Willing
Mit Vernon
Felenty
Bernard Griffith
Marenen
Ming Lazsie Talver
Wouli Nye
Pelzo
Man
Short
St. Bernas
Salor
Magazion
Enelanil
Jericho
Nineveh
Mount Zion
Mount Ararat
Mont
Jordon Hill
Chicago News
Baker’s Drug Store
S. Main St
BIG Hand
Hoover-Rowlands CO
Furniture
Funiture Bivers and Danagers
United States
Chicago
Gadi Rapids Furniture
Dnake Uiese
Charles TL Rowlands
Truever-Rowholds Chain
Hare Life
Ivan
Lim
Middle West
Carl K. Ferrell
South Main Street
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