09 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
1
United Press reports Navy Department believes German U boats may strike Atlantic coast routes. Shipping officers issue alert from Virginia Capes to New York area. Also notes late registration window for women and counts 1518 registrants with McKee.
British air raid on Coblenz Friday morning described as the war's most severe. Dispatch from Basle notes twelve killed and twenty three injured with extensive damage to enemy works. Local brief items include Scout camping trip and a found hat ad.
Reports from Paris and the front predict a fresh German blow soon, likely Hindenburg’s strongest yet. German shortages of raw materials and ammunition constrain operations, while air fighting lags amid improving weather. Stroebel in Prussian parliament cites high past losses and warns of greater casualties in the next phase.
Nashville officials report two passenger trains on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis collided near Bosley Springs at 7 am. Seventy five people were killed and seventy five wounded. The worst losses were among crowded negro coaches as trains ran at high speed. A misread order is blamed.
Rome July issue reports the Italian offensive in Albania expanding with Austrian defenses being pressed back at multiple fronts. British monitors aid by bombarding enemy positions from the coast.
An advertisement from Willson's Drug Store urges customers to fill prescriptions locally and assures the purest drugs. The brief note emphasizes quality and convenience for patrons.
Paris July 9 French troops with tanks struck between Montdidier and the Oise advancing over a mile on a front of two and a half miles northwest of Compiègne. A German counterattack was repulsed and all gains held. Four hundred fifty prisoners were taken.
Burd Province died at his Mulberry area home after thirty five years residence. He had been in ill health for a long time and was described as a cool citizen. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J R Wages at Fairview school house No 2. Officials have no further detailed information on the old citizen.
Washington reports Pershing daily communiques showing Germany massing men, supplies, and ammunition behind its lines. Indications point to the development of a major plan to reach the channel ports and strike anew.
A tidy cottage on Evans Street in Bonham is offered for 1000 dollars. The notice urges readers to view the property today, signed by J M Lowrey.
Washington reports that only seasoned troops trained at least six months in America will be sent to France under a War Department program. The plan includes enlarging several cantonments to house thousands more soldiers.
President Wilson will consult his cabinet today on the personnel for a mission to Russia. The mission will be protected by Allied military police and will be checked by police forces of Allied soldiers. The size of the police force to accompany the mission has not yet been determined.
Local cinema previews The Un- Thig a ten reel war picture featuring U S Marines praised for their Maine service. The film, based on the book Three Things, runs here for three days backed by press and pulpit support.
Fine registered Jersey heifer 18 months old bred and best breeding. Also one full blood Duroc Jersey gift bred. Bargain presented by J. O. Heffner. May indicate sale terms and contact.
Two stray yearling steers have roamed in my pasture since April 1. One is deep red with a mottled face and white brisket, left shoulder brand. The other is red with a brand and undersloped ears. If unclaimed, I will dispose of them according to law.
250 acres two miles from Bonham on Pike Road, mostly cultivated with Johnson Grass meadow. One tenant house and improvements. Large portion of land in fine state, crops growing well. First advertisement. Price plus terms $100 per acre. Gibson & Taylor urge immediate inquiry.
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