26 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
The Perrysburg Journal
Location
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
1
Church notes Rev. Wm. H. Pheley stating hope for health to allow services next Sunday. The message emphasizes the season’s meaning and the need to uphold the spirit of Christmas through word and deed. A reading excerpt urges peace through struggle under Christ as captain, with selfishness and brutality vanquished.
W H Spybey posts a Christmas reflection noting the ban on public services yet lifting praise to God. He contrasts multiple Bible translations on peace and goodwill, urging faith and mutual kindness as modern salvation. An advertisement for Dean's Regulats laxatives ends the piece.
The letter by Forrest Sarver and Jay Simmons recounts their wartime experiences from July landing in Liverpool to training at Camp De Longe and front line duties near Revigny Neuville Pompey Death Valley and Metz Pontamusson. It notes heat air raids and early combat training with French 75s and describes movement through English towns to La Harre and Leognan before entering combat zones.
Mrs. Martha C Simmons aged 24 years 5 months 7 days died at home in Perrysburg Saturday December 21 1918 after a pneumonia illness from influenza She was wife of conductor Robert J Simmons of Maumee Valley R L Co leaving a three year old son Glenn her mother and two brothers Funeral 1 00 pm Monday December 23 1918 Rev P Kluepfel officiating Interment at Fort Meiga cemetery A line of Ma & Ong OD Line sent a wreath in sympathy.
A local health notice mentions chamberlain's syrup as a treatment option for croup. The item emphasizes simple remedies and accessible care for families seeking relief for young patients.
The piece argues Prussian propaganda persists after Kaiser era, seeking to sow discord among the Allies. It praises American resolve, gratitude to Allied nations, and the U S duty to repay its wartime debt at the peace table, stressing unity and strength.
Mrs Frances Bruce Hollenbeck widow of D K Hollenbeck died December 19 1918 at her Perryburg home after a long illness. She was 12 years an invalid and suffered a fractured hip six years ago. Her husband died eight months ago. Survived by son Fred Seattle and daughters Grace and Jean. Funeral December 22 at 2 40 pm at residence conducted by Dr Bergers Bowling Green and Dr Wm H Pheley. Burial at Ft Meigs Cemetery.
Two a Grube harnesses offered at Wiranke's Furniture Store. Nearly new items priced to move with meals driving harness and two od harness available. Call for details.
The Journal publishes a transmitted letter from U S Army Ambulance Service with the Italian Army praising Oberlin College’s ambulance section. It notes Italian awards for the unit and lists members cited for bravery during the Italian offensive from October 20 to 30, including Private Arthur L. Limbach and Captain C C Moore, under Major T W Boyd, with 1,269 wounded evacuated.
The piece cites Rutherford saying a politician serves best by serving the country first. It presents a short, patriotic reflection attributed to a prominent leader, framed as a daily thought for readers.
The Federal Food Administration informs over 6 000 public eating places in Ohio that the ban is removed as a Christmas gift. Proprieties are urged to continue voluntary food conservation and honor America's pledge to ship twenty million tons of provisions to hungry Europe until self sufficiency returns.
The food administration is to retain butter cheese and storage eggs regulations until the storage season ends. Croxton vows to curb profiteering and speculation in licensed products. A complaint cites dealers trying to evade labeling rules. Cyril Shondt, from Perrysburg township, was seriously injured in France, according to a letter received by Adam Leydorf.
In a provocative editorial from the Idaho Statesman a column argues that some married women are so dependent they permit husbands to withhold portions of their salaries. The piece prompts discussion on gender roles and financial autonomy in marriage.
Mrs L A Drinkard of Tetterson City Missouri reports dramatic improvement from stomach trouble and nervous fatigue after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says she felt better from the first dose and within a week was improved in every way.
The body of Frank Crain, 23, formerly of Maumee, was moved from San Diego to Perrysburg for burial. He died of pneumonia after influenza while in U. S. cavalry service began June 4, 1917. An escort of discharged soldiers accompanied the hearse to the Maumee Methodist church for services, with interment in Maumee Cemetery.
Clarence Elton Hufford and Crystal Maria Carll were married on December 26 at the bride’s Toledo home. The Rev. Charles K. Ward officiated. Hufford, a Perrysburg High School 1911 and Oberlin 1916 graduate, studies medicine at Western Reserve. Carll, Oberlin 1916 alumna, has taught in Toledo since. They will reside in Cleveland.
The note lists items shipped Monday including eighteen pairs of socks seven slings three baby quilts four convalescent robes and sixty petticoats and urges sending tinfoil scraps to Red Cross Salvage Department Toledo. It calls for more knitters to meet the January 15 quota and provides contact Mrs James Whitmore for yarn.
Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield TL endorses Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative. She says they provide quick and sure relief and that anyone troubled by indigestion or constipation will benefit from using them.
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