More Than Half a Million Americans In France
The United States has sent more than 500000 soldiers to France since January and may total as high as 760000. The nation declares it has begun to fight, and pledges continued manpower and shipping to build a larger American army to aid the Allies against the Huns. The public stance affirms Allied resolve and imminent expansion of forces.
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United Statates of America
Baker
John Paul Jones
United States
Foch
Rhine
Lloyd George
America
Whittier Poetic Style Beats Fashion Dictates
A brief note on Whittier choosing poetic flair over fashion rules, suggesting his persona as a poet rather than a trendsetter. The remark contrasts literary identity with styling expectations, highlighting individual expression over sartorial convention.
States ratify dry amendment and clash over repeal
The Fort Worth Record notes Mississippi Virginia Kentucky North Dakota South Carolina Maryland Montana Texas Delaware Massachusetts ratified the national prohibition amendment while New York Rhode Island and Louisiana did not. Louisiana lost by one vote New York by a thin margin Rhode Island seeks a referendum. Georgia moves to meet in June and is now dry Indiana remains dry by statute. A Sutton county man protests the government with anti Uncle Sam remarks claiming unconstitutionality of the state loyalty law.
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Germany
Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Women
An advertisement urges women to use Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription to aid nursing mothers and those run down by overwork. It notes women are weakened by illness and front-line service, offering tablets at 60 cents and a 10 cent trial package from Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York.
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Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Oxlahoma City
Oxtanoma
Doctor Pierce
Mas
Gunsiz Hanson
Stock Yards Station
James
Hobby fires back at opponent in Wharton speech
Governor Hobby declares in Wharton that he can distinguish his own funds from the people of Texas money, rebuking an opponent who accused him of being slighted by the Creator and a mental weakling. He frames financial integrity as a governor’s duty.
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Texas
Hobby
Wharton
Flowers for the Living club in Texas signs slogan
A Texas Flowers for the Living club adopts a slogan The dead dont need them and circulates a wandering poem about praise and encouragement While the poem origin is unknown the club may consider it for its ethos and community spirit
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Living” Club
Texas
Denton Record Chronicle
Sunday School Convention in Precinct One Scheduled
An interdenominational Sunday school convention will be held in Ed Iube Sunday night June 2 at eight. Several good speakers are invited and a strong program is promised. All precinct one schools are urged to send large delegations. R E Targley president. Mrs Cynthia Edwards secretary.
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Washington
War Department
Texas
University
Prairie View
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Ediube
R. E. Targley
Cynthia (Kincade) Edwards
Doans Kidney Pills Prove Worth to Bonham Painter
Bonham resident Robert West, a painter at 620 West Fourth Street, testifies to long standing kidney trouble and chronic back pain. He credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with relief and says he still relies on them for prompt help. Price 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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W. 4Th Street
Bonham
Dean
Mr. West
Doan
Buick Six Demonstrator Ad Promises Quick Bargain
A 1918 Buick Six demonstrator ad offers a fine chance to buy a real car. The seller, Will Hf. Evans, states that if sold in the next three days a big bargain will be given to the buyer.
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Hf. Evans
Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsement From Richmond Buyer
"Chamberlain's Tablets are a wonder. I never sold anything that beat them," writes F. B. Tressey of Richmond Kentucky. The ad urges taking the tablets for indigestion or constipation and recommends giving them a trial.
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Chamberlain
F. B
Tressey
Richmond
Military Map Unit Seeks Enlistments in 472nd Engineers
Lieutenant Guy V. Sweet urges enlistment in the 472nd U S Engineers Railway Corps to complete the national mapping project. The May 3, 1918 authorization calls for topographers surveyors cartographers lithographers photographers cooks and drivers, aged 18 to 45, with details of status and experience to Washington D C.
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U. S. Austin
Texas
Guy V. Sweet
472Nd
U. S. Engineers’ Railway Corps
R. B. Vinson
University
472Nd Engineers
United States
Studia
Nus
Washington, D. C
Fragmentary Real Estate Ad Mentions Property Features and Payment Terms
The readable text lists a small barn a hen house and a well with good water. It mentions a fenced garden and a path to a tree line near West and West streets. Also notes easy payments and a buyer token option this month with “Ashley” and “Lond Cuas” as ambiguous names.
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Wien
Ashley
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