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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
Local notes from Rittman Ohio amid a 1917 railway timetable. Mentions residents visiting relatives in Dundee Medina and Akron, with short society items and adverts. A snapshot of small-town life and transit details in Central Ohio.
G L Brinkerhoff visited family at Burbank over Sunday. Harry Halliwill attended horse races at Rockport. Sock Social planned for Friday June 29 1917 invites via Mrs Trene Schneider. Town visitors include Will Krites family Eugene Schaffter and more. Attendees from Akron Cleveland Mansfield and other nearby towns noted among frequent social calls and church group activity.
Local notes recount a community meeting at Maccabee Hall and a string of personal updates. Mentions of health improvements after Tanlac, Red Cross activity, and a family visit in Akron mix with social events and a quirky claim about cabbage improving well being.
Obituary notes the life of Rev Cearles Smoyer who died May 24 1917 in Elmore Ohio aged 76 after a long pastoral and educational career. Born near Wadlsworth Ohio he studied at Hendrick Berg College Viewheny Pact and Western Theological Seminary preaching in Natrony and Tyndall later serving as school superintendent and county exam- iner. He left a legacy as educator minister and scholar with ties to the Tiffin region and Washington County. He is survived by his wife Miss Jennie McAllister and relatives.
Incomplete text appears to describe motions or proposals by a central committee or council, mentioning Melrose and local officials, with references to reorganizations or duties. The legibility is poor and key details such as dates, names, and exact actions are unclear.
The readable portion shows garbled notes about flags and two company names with likely typos. No coherent events, dates, or entities beyond scattered terms can be extracted into a proper news item.
Fragmented historical note recounts Lincoln’s support for a draft amid controversy. It references an appeal and a lengthy quotation defining the draft as involuntary service, mentioning congressional action and public debate over conscription and national obligation.
A reflective piece voices pride in a town editor who held strong local ties. It notes his modest tools and sincere service, praising his steady work and community impact despite limited fame and share of reward.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer editorial argues Congress must act to conserve food resources for America and its allies amid wartime shortages. It condemns delays by lawmakers, warning that continued congressional indifference will worsen public distress and provoke fierce pressure from food speculators, risking harvest outcomes and national safety.
A local optometrist offers free eye exams and vision checks. The announcement notes available appointments from early morning hours and encourages residents to take advantage of the service.
Dee arranged a private note or message related to a bus party or lineup. The fragment shows unclear wording and multiple misspellings, obscuring concrete persons, places, and actions. Further readable text needed for a coherent card.
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