War food drive urged to defend country in crisis
An editorial by Willie Mayes calls every citizen to patriotic farming as the planting season nears. It argues food and feed determine wartime victory, urges mass planting in Texas, and stresses poultry and eggs to curb meat shortages while urging thrift and economy to support Allied forces.
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Germany
Fogland
France
Mit
Brant
Texas
Europe
Industr
Marathon News Highlights From Marathon Area
Local notes report travel by Rudolph Wadsworth and P. A. Jackson with several visits to Del Rio and Marfa. Weddings include Miss Wanea Harmon and W. Jot Walters in San Antonio. Events cite dances at Mrs. Lucian Buttrill’s home and ranch visits by Archibald Kinney and others. Residents are preparing for a regular meeting and inviting attendance.
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Rudolph Wadsworth
del Rio
Annie Cobb
G. W. Brown
Marfa
Muscaves Wells McIntyre
Marathon
Edgar Dawson
K. B Kendrick
Chas. Barnain
Chisos
P. A. Jackson
Marla
Mack Adams
Glen
Elsinore
San Anto
Geo. Hays
Musgraves
Edward Marshall
Lucian Buttrill
Wanea Harmon
W. Jot Walters
San Antonio
Lewis
Harmon
HOVEY HAPPENINGS PL Almanac items and local visits
PL Matthews and family visited Alpine last week. Miss Allie Runyon has resigned her governess post for C E Cook and left Alpine. A Brown was at the ranch Monday. Mrs EP Kenney visited Als pine Friday and returned Saturday. Clifford Herd from the L V Miller ranch went to Alpine Sunday night for the U S physical exam. Gee Henson was transacting.
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PL. Matthews
Alpine
Allie Runyon
C. E. Cook
A. Brown
Mondis
EP. Kenney
Alspine
Clifford Herd
L. v. Miller Ranch
Alpine Sune
Gee, Henson
District Court in Session Opens with Bribery Case
District court convened Monday morning with Judge Joseph Jones and officials present. A grand jury was empanelled to hear bribery charges transferred from Presidio county, with many Marfa residents attending. Proceedings were expected to continue today as Lt. Murray’s rape case, moved from Presidio, is set for the 27th.
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District Court
Joseph Jones
CC. Eleher
Han
Vwck
Foreman
Eugene Wo Thens
Chas. Burnam
LF Trill
Geo. W. Baines
R.A
Tom Green
J. L. Sut Edwards
T. N. Allison
Cartwright
Walker Harrison
Otis French
Rey Greenwood
W.G. Fulder
Presidio County
Marfa
Murray
Avalanche Primaries Spark Races for State Senate and Sheriff
The Avalanche announces Democratic primary in Alpine and Del Rio candidates for State Senate and Representative, with W F Jones backing a Del Rio bid. Townsend appears as a Sheriff and Tax Collector candidate, amid primary actions, plus an ad for puncture proof tubes sold by A Weverts & Son.
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Paso
State Senate
Pri
The
Avalanche
M_McPARLAND
Alpine 4
Senate
Uly Bt
W. F. Jones
del Rio
Miles
Inc. A. Weverts & Son
1918 Election Officers Named By Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court met, naming election officers for county precincts for 1918. Presiding judges and associate judges are listed for Precincts 1 through 5, with notes on locations and appointments. Also mentions early appointments and supplies for county offices and services.
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Commisoners Court
A.M. Turney
SD. Harmon
Jwage
H.W. Ferguson
J.T. Votan
C.F. Kimball
W. Livington
FL. Clark
Sara Wilson
Ivan McGaughy
Civilization undersea film at Star Theatre prompts wonder
Aulmarkahle submarine views in civilization is shown as a two act spectacle at Star Theatre with matinee and night shows on Tuesday February 26. The film features undersea warfare scenes produced with Navy Department cooperation and claims to be pioneering in underwater cinema. Tickets available at Candy Kitchen with reserved seating.
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Navy Department
Thomas H Ince
Washington
Los
California
Thomas H. Ince
Civilization
Pacifie
Hines
Methodist Church Sunday Services Announcement
Sunday services for the Methodist Church are listed with morning and evening times. The program includes 10 a.m. Sunday School, morning preaching on The Opening of The By e One Who Was Born Blind, and 7:30 p.m. sermon titled Jesus Walking The Waves of The Sea of Galilee. Members are urged to attend and the invitation extended by Pastor John Messer.
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Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Miso
Joh
Messer
Presbyterian Church Invites City to Worship During Stay
Attendance at the Presbyterian Church grows as visitors return after a first visit. A special invitation extends to the city to join morning worship next Sunday and an evening session titled The Spirit World. Pastor invites all to attend during this in town stay.
Preaching at Ha m and 7 30 Rev HM Bandy to preach
The notices announce Revival preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev HM Bandy filling the pulpit. Palgrave is invited to attend.
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Ha. m
HM. Bandy Will Ovenly
Painted or Engraved Sample Forms Correctness
fragments indicate guidance on choosing correct forms for engraved or painted samples. unclear source details mention procedure or standard examples. likely notes on presentation or labeling standards with emphasis on accuracy and consistency in form.
The Cross in Samaria and Caesarea Lesson Report
Christian Endeavor program led by Mrs. Jackson with songs and prayers. Lelia Dell Wright presented The Cross lesson and scripture references. notes on trespassing warnings for pastures attributed to HT. Bletehs and Joe H.
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Jackson
Lelia Dell Wright
Samaria
Joe H
Caesarea
Star drilling rig details from Douglas Arizona listing
Classified notice lists Star drilling rig No 28 a 20 h country boiler with steam engine four differ with Thuckets and all tools in outfit for information write H Gerneth Box 1074 Douglas Arizona a.
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Star
H. Gerneth
Douglas Arizona
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