Buick stolen from George Baines near town
George Baines had his Buick car taken last Sunday afternoon while he sat on a sidewalk. Two men in the car fled the scene and were later described to county sheriffs. A $50 reward is offered for the return. Also notes Mrs Alice Smith to wed Mr Samuel W Mathis of Florida and Lt Edwin Gillett transferred to infantry for trench training after visiting Paris and the Alpine region.
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George Baines
George
Sheriff's Department
Alice Smith
Samuel W. Mathis
Florida
Miss Smith
Tartt
Edwin Gillett
Tl Infantry
Paris
Local Board Sends Nel Shuler to Camp and Training
The Local Board announced Nel Shuler will be entrained to Camp for mechanical training at A. and M College with Cody and Dom Ada. Roy Cox of Marathon has been reclassified to AL as James Corbett remains noted in the update.
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Nel Shuler
Camp
Cody
Dom Ada College
A. & M College
Roy Cox
Marathon
AL. James Corbett
Calf Vaccination Offer and War Bond Appeal in Texas
An appeal promotes government backed bonds and cattle vaccination. Dr. A J Hoffman of Marfa Texas urges local cattlemen to join stock sales for two endorsed companies, promising commissions and cash guarantees. The Kansas Serum Co claims 26 000 calves vaccinated locally and urges vigilance against cheap imitations while linking vaccination to supporting the war effort and feeding starving nations.
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Ans
THE
Kansas Serum CO
Will
Drilling Plan in Brewster County Within 60 Days
A. J. Hudson of Cali Cat and San Angelo partner Stuffman have leased nd acres on a ranch in Brewster County. They plan to begin sinking a 3,300 foot well for oil before November, under terms of a signed contract reported by a dispatch from a central place.
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Brewster Ave
A. J. Hudson
Cali
Ferguson on Personne Trav Oted Week
Partial readable summary notes W Ferguson of 38th Company attended Baton Bridge incident. Fragmentary text mentions travel, a person named Ferguson, and possible vie Aru nia ta ed context. Limited details prevent full event clarity.
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W. Fergsen
Women to Enlist with Red Cross
Announcement calling graduate nurses to enlist with the Red Cross before January 1, 1918. It urges participation in service with the army and navy and offers information through Mrs J. F. Casner, chairman of the Red Cross Nursing Committee.
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RED Cross
Army
Navy
J. FE. Casner
Red Cross Nursing Committee
County Democratic Convention Elects Delegates
The Brewster County Democratic Convention elected delegates to county and state Conventions. Jon Jackson, J. P. Batton, S. Seales, Martin Jr, J. D. Jackson and F. R. Bentley named as delegates. P. Wilson chosen committeeman. Proxies allowed for absent members. House of delegates to meet in Waco on September 3.
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Brewster County
Jim P
E.R Benttley
Jon, Jackson
J.P. Batton
Waco
P. Wilson
Spotford
C. W. Livingston
Representaive
Texas Bar Association Moves to Disbar Draft Fee Advocates
At a recent Texas Bar Association meeting resolutions condemned lawyers who charge draft fees and called for disbarment. A permanent committee was appointed to institute proceedings against those attorneys.
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Texas Bar Association
Texas At Association
Correction in returns for Jemry Lene candidate for Co Terk
A correction notes the precinct one returns for Jemry Lene were misread as S49 and the tonal X. The rush to tabulate complete results caused Haptic geographical errors which will affect the final regulated estimates.
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Jemry Lene
Belcher Elected Judge in Val Verde County
Del Rio district attorney C C Belcher has been elected as a County Judge in Val Verde County. The appointment follows his service in the Old Judicial district and marks a significant local judiciary change.
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C.C. Belcher
del Rio
Cliff
Val Verd
Skillman Grove Camp Meeting Set For August 4
The Skillman Grove Camp Meeting will begin on August 4 with attendees expected to discuss the group’s plans and potential resignations. The notice indicates organizational actions and a formal gathering date.
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Killman Grove
Skillman Grove
Letitia Rixon Celebrates 13th Birthday in August
De Lititia Rixon marked her 13th birthday in August by hosting a gathering of young friends including Terry, Lovenia Di Stover, Mildred Annie Hector, de Mae Stroud, and Ethel Webb. The event reflected a simple neighborhood celebration with close companions in attendance.
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de Lititia Rixon
Little Friends
Terry
Lovenia di Stover
Mildred Annie Hector
de Mae Stroud
Ethel Webb
August Conception of a Hundred Million United States
A garbled tablet of Samuel Coleridge ideas credits a vision of the United States as a nation of about a hundred million free people spanning the oceans from Atlantic to Pacific. It hails moral greatness, justice, and freedom as its core strengths.
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Samuel Coleridge
Wrs
United States of America
Atlantic
Pacific
Alfred
Shakespeare
Mitte
United States
Hawaii
Phillippines
Alaska
Panama
Sparks Sells Interest in Shop
Sparks sells interest in his barber shop to Frank Woodward. Bo popular barbers and here for some time.
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Sparks
CS. Sparks
Frank Woodward
Notice of City Tax Payments Due Now
The public is informed that city taxes are now due. Fees apply for unpaid taxes. Pay before August 1 to avoid penalties. Flora L. Da Tax Co. notes obligations for property taxes and urges prompt settlement.
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Flora L. da Tax Corpo
Millinery and Ready to Wear Stock Message
A brief customer note offers millinery and ready to wear items with custom styling. The seller invites orders by phone and promises to do their best to fulfill them, signed by Mrs. R and EL.
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Alpine State Bank
Alpine
Texas
Enjamin F. Berkeley
C. Miller
V-P Th Geo
ORD
Groon
Detroit
West Texas Motor Co
Alpine Lumber Co
O.K
R. M. Dudley
Woodrow Wils
Tabor
Ning Wm. P. Hobby
Claude Bh. Hudspeth
Congress
RK. M. du
State Senate
B. J. Waugh
San Antonio
Women of
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Tives
Legas
Democratic Party
Belcher
Letitia Rixon
Iay
Mrs. R, EL
First National Bank
We, Texas
W. Baines
U. S
Clarence Hord
U.S. Fuel Administration
Alamo Lumber Co
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