Rate Increase Hinted by Rittman Council Pause
The Rittman village council postponed action on a proposed 36 cent gas rate increase after a special session with Kenrick Ewing of Medina Gas & Fuel Co. He urged amendment to the franchise ordinance begun in 1914, but council tabled the measure until the next regular meeting to study costs and other towns grants.
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Ruittman
Gal Wild, Co
Conseil
Gas
Shagkelford
Memii4
Kenrick Ewing
Jease
Medina Cial & Fuel Co
Ewing
Rittman
Callahan
Nxt
Sesson
Tees of Council
Creston
Leroy
West Ad Lodi
KILLED IN FRANCE Ranks and Enlistment Report
Fragmentary wartime notice notes a soldier named Dinnig from France reported killed on a Wednesday. It mentions prior enlistment in a department and active front line service in France, with references to years and locations, but details are garbled.
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Dinnig
France
Franco
Ankeant
Proper Egg Handling and Marketing Guidelines
Agricultural guidance from the U S Food Administration urges producers to house hens properly gather eggs twice daily in heat store in a cool dry place market eggs regularly avoid thin shelled or incubator eggs inspect candles applies sell on quality basis candle and grade eggs upon producer request pack in clean cases maintain 70 F or cooler and ship daily in warm weather by refrigerated means.
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U. S. Food Administration
Ohio launches state wide drive to curb egg traffic
The Federal Food Administration with Ohio state agencies launches a campaign to prevent traffic in often eggs. Regulations require all egg dealers to obtain licenses and for carrot shippers to handle eggs on a cash and carry basis. The Food Administration cites heavy waste as eggs spoil and urges producers and retailers to cut losses and reduce transport use.
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Federal Food Administration
Hio
Bureau of Airy and Foods
Bureau of Markets and Marketing
State Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio State University
Fred C. Croxton
Ohio
The
Food Administration
Save Every Grain Appeal to Threshers in Ohio
The United States Food Administration in Ohio urges careful threshing to minimize losses as harvest begins. Farmers should prep beforehand, provide tight racks, ready sacks and wagon boxes, clear ground, and ensure fuel safety. If coal is unavailable, report to Columbus for aid.
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United States Food Administration
Ohio
Food Administration
Office of the Food Administration
Columbus
Wayne County War Savings Drive Debuts For Men Of Draft Age
Wayne county launches a two week sales push ending July 15 to sell 763000 in war savings stamps. About 1500 deferred men met in Wooster to hear Capt. Taylor and Judge Weygandt urge each registrant to sell 60 five dollar stamps. Early reports show strong local enthusiasm with examples from Milton and Rittman townships. Buy war savings stamps this week to support neighbors headed for service in France.
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Wayne County
Wayne
Wooster
MFF
Capt. Taylor
Wok. Weygandt
Notic i
Phes
Rittman
Milton Township
France
Married Roy Blough and Marguerte Turner in Wooster
Roy Blough and Marguerte Turner were married in Wooster on Wednesday morning of last week. They have many friends who wish them happiness and will not set up a home until Blough learns if he must enter military service.
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Roy Blough
Marguerte Turner
Wooster
Mr. Blough
Ohio Draft Sees 220000 Ordered For Camps
About 220000 men are called for military service to report for camps starting July 22. Ohio must supply 12200 of the total, with 7200 sent to Camp Jackson South Carolina and 6000 to Camp Sherman. By August 3,000,000 men will be in service. The June 5 registrants will have order numbers drawn in Washington and be classified for their place in line.
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Ohio
Camp Jackson
S. C
Camp Sherman
Washington
Land Trustees Face Mandamus Suit Over Alleged Service
A civil action against trustees seeks a mandamus to compel payment for services allegedly rendered to a claimant. The case, before Judge Gritchfield, questions the trustees’ duty and order to settle an amount related to eight of 85 disputed items and four poor cases.
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Alain
Gritchfield
Paul Smoyer Writes From France May 1918 Letter
Paul Smoyer reports from somewhere in France dated May 18 1918 describing mail delays in receiving letters and parcels from home noting good health among the troops. He discusses weather, hospital remarks, and then details June prices at Quartermaster Corps general stores in France with items such as chocolate cherries ginger ale and canned goods.
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France
Ste
Iasin
Y de Hertcith
Falie Hospital
Sprteke
Quartermaster Corps
Mir
Circus Arrives in Canton With Five Continent Menagerie
Local readers are promised a major Ringling Brothers circus show on Saturday July 13 in Canton. A grand street parade will stretch for miles featuring the Five Continent Menagerie, aerial acts, daring stunts, and a dozen trained animals. Performers include Lily Postzed, Philary Long, and a host of clowns and equestrians, promising a spectacular day of wondrous sights.
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Ringling
Shore
Reighoe
Dewdey
May Wirth
Philary Long
Colored Giants Defeated By Rittman in Rough Exhibition
In Barberton the Colored Giant team could not play well as Rittman players surged through innings. The darks fell behind early and the game ended with a final score noted as a rough exhibition, drawing the best crowd yet but leaving Barberton disappointed.
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Barberton
Rittman
Darkies
SSS
Ittmian
Weekly War News Digest From Washington and Front Lines
A weekly digest from Washington DC reviews war activities and conditions at home and on the battle front. It reports military developments, supply status, and regional signals from key theaters as the conflict progresses.
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United States
Battle Front
Washington, DC
Oddly Shaped Footwear Driven By Army Fit Needs
Army fitness tests reveal a rise in shoe and outer garment sizes. Two per thousand soldiers require custom fitting as regiments in camps have feet measured and hundreds of drawings made of odd shapes. The Army now uses two to three million pairs of shoes monthly and clothing sizes are larger than in past wars.
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Quartermaster Corps
Deeds of Distinguished Bravery Guiding Medal of Honor
Gen Pershing issues guidance to officers on Medal of Honor standards for gallantry and self sacrifice. The criteria emphasize conspicuous valor above duty, risking life, and performance of extraordinarily hazardous service beyond ordinary calls of duty.
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Gen. Pershing
Emergency Building Programs for Soldiers Costs Revealed
A wartime Defense notice outlines emergency building measures to provide for soldiers costed at 1.1706 billion dollars. It details construction and storage facilities both domestically and abroad under the Ordnance Department and Navy oversight, with projected totals and deployment timelines.
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Arnis Entonen
Leo
Theo
Thasf
Ordnance Department
Pershing orders aid to troops as U.S. relief effort expands
Fragmentary dispatch cites Gen. Pershing as insisting on rapid deliveries of supplies and strong rear support for troops in France. A copy of the order circulated to military and civilian authorities notes efforts to help soldiers and families, with emphasis on morale and communication despite wartime challenges.
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DMN
Gen Pershing
Jan
Heepeott Comstaun
Sutfer
Dean Otter
Jeter
Government Powder Plants Planned in January Now Operating
Government ordered powder plants began operations after two months of construction. The project cost 1.2 billion dollars and employed about 35,000 builders during build and 30,000 workers expected for production. Sites included new streets, sewers, power plants, and facilities for workers.
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Anteast
Over Seas Cap Adopted for Expeditionary Troops
The new over seas cap issued to Expeditionary Forces matches the uniform color with a very low crown and no brim. It folds into a pocket and allows freer movement in trench fighting, with the trench helmet to be worn over it. Officers will wear rank insignia on the cap and enlisted men the left collar button.
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France
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