Memorial Day Proclaimed Day Of Fast And Prayer
A 1918 proclamation declares Memorial Day a national day of fasting prayer and thanksgiving. It urges public worship across the United States to seek divine guidance for victory and peace, calling on citizens to assemble in houses of worship and dedicate themselves to mercy justice and upright conduct. The message notes divine aid for wartime efforts and a lasting peace grounded in righteousness and goodwill.
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Ington
Froshent Witkon
Jlneas
Worshly
Jiatien
Conereas
Bayon
Congress of the
Untdd
Dow AF
United States
Winskingson
United States of America
Nina
Shorteoni
Columbia
Front Line Surgeon Training Bulletin
A Surgeon General bulletin outlines required knowledge for army surgical officers arriving in war zones. It stresses rapid familiarization with trench systems, evacuation routes, and enemy positions, plus topography and local terrain to command effectively and protect wounded troops.
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Tor
Neer
Moddiout Corps
Woman's nerves strong via Lydia Pinkham remedy
A Winona Minnesota reader reports relief from long standing nervousness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial cites insomnia restlessness and morning tiredness improving with the remedy and recommends it for similar female ailments including inflammation and backache.
Assembly of Red Men Delegates Attend Canton Meeting
Samuel Cantina traveled to Canton on Monday to attend a convention of Red Men. Stephantman serves as a delegate from the Miotican Tribe No. 0 at its presiding gathering.
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Canton
Samuel Cantina
Stephantman
No. OY
The Red Cross Is the Hope of the World
A wartime proclamation lauds the Red Cross as the spirit of mercy and universal brotherhood guiding humanity through devastation. It credits the organization with sustaining morale, salvaging lives, aiding families, and upholding the ideals soldiers fight for, in hopes of world peace.
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The
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hell
Thirteen Added to 1000 Certs for Club Loan Entitlements
A county issued a statement correcting confusion over who is entitled to the 1000 certificate loans. It notes purchasers may certify with any agent or bank and lists qualified individuals and organizations including A S Kirkpatrick, Dave Wilson, W T Henn, John Horton, George Werts, Miley Levering, Philip Conkle, Hollie Conkle, Knox County Savings Bank, D A Doham, Walter Pawcett, and Caurile de Lybarger.
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Wny Bank
A. S. Kirkpatrick
Caring Cimiingham
Clarence Tarris
North Iherty
Dave Wilson
W. TL. Henn
John Horton
George VI. Werts
Miley Levering
Fredericktown
Philip Conkle
Hollie Conkle
Buckeye City
Knox County Saveries Bank
D. A. Doham
Walter Pawcett
Mt. Vernon
Caurile de Lybarger
Gambier
Gamier High School to Present Service Flag at Commencement
Gamier High School expects a May 24 commencement in Rense hall at Kenson college. The class of 1918 will present a service flag to the school. Rev. W H Shields of Mt Vernon to deliver the graduation address. Bricker's Orchestra of Mt Vernon to play. Diplomas will be presented by Dr A T Welker, superintendent.
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Bricker
Mt. Vernon
War halts work on Methodist college in Rome hill
The Methodist college planned for Mount Mario near the Vatican, Rome, will not be finished after the war, says William F. Anderson of Cincinnati after inspecting Methodist work in Europe. He noted the Jerusalem college would be extended postwar since Turks no longer control it.
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Rome
Hallam Young
Mount Mario
Vatican
Pathen
St. Peter's Church
Meh
William F. Anderson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Europe
My. Anderson
Methodist College
Jerusalem
Fredericktown Man Strains Chest Muscles Carrying Sack
Fredericktown reports Charles Inka sustained a chest strain Saturday while hauling a sack of forth ter. He required medical services from a physician for treatment.
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Fredericktown
Charles Inka
War Stamp Meeting Planned in Twin City District
The Oval war stamp meeting will occur on Friday May 17 at Woods Chapel near Exto. Workingin presides and the special address will be delivered by Thin whe Chateman Wittient A. Hasek. Except for the joint gathering at Hopewell Baptist church, this is the only event scheduled by workers in the area.
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Bain
Would Have Manufacturers Attend District Meet
An urgent appeal urged manufacturers to attend the pre meeting of the Columbus district to be held at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Wednesday afternoon. The Knox county War Industries commission held a Saturday night meeting to discuss organizing the Mehih district Columbus district but no decisions were made. A member of the advisory board based in Cleveland will be placed at the Columbus meeting Tuesday. The meeting of past officers of the Daughters of Liberty has been postponed to May 22.
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Indiatries Commission
Columbus
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Knox County War Indistries Commission
Teen Chamber of Commerce
Mehih
Cleveland
the Daughters of Liberty
New Zealand Leaders Planned Trip to London for War Talks
Wellington May 13 The prime minister William Massey and his minister of finance Sir Joseph Ward are expected to leave for England within weeks to take part in Imperial war deliberations. They may travel via Canada or the United States.
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Hanner Wellington
New Zealand
William F. Massey
Finance
Joseph Ward
Dominion
Hngland
London
Canada
United States
Ohio Sunday School Delegates Head to Springfield Meet
Nearly all ML Vernon Sunday schools will send delegates to the Ohio Sunday School convention in Springfield on May 26 0 0 41. Speakers include national leaders Lawrence Y Sherman and W L Senator with Ohio food administrator Croxton. Presbyterian and Church of Christ will be represented by Rev W J Shields Mrs C D Conayd and Rev J A Avong with Sunday School Superintendent C Weaver Miss Na P Williams selected to accompany the Church of Christ group.
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Vernon
Ohio
Holt
Springfield
Ths Conventon
Presbyterian Church
W. J Shields
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Witness
Pred Croxton
Perfume Pads Brief Patent for Absorbent Lingerie Clasps
A recent patent describes lingerie clasps containing absorbent felt pads that can be saturated with the wearer’s fragrances. The invention aims to release scent over time and offers a discreet method for odor control and personal aroma.
Rubber Planting Expansion in Sumatra Contacts Batavia Investors
Opn, a rubber printing concern in Sumatra, has acquired about 100,000 acres of land as signs grow that American investments are expanding in Batavia. The move signals rising interest in non‑native rubber production and regional development.
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Sumatra
Batavia
Opn
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