Letter From a Negro Boy in France on Mothers Day
The Favorite publishes a letter from Private Bishop Dale of Company C 507 Engineers in France dated May 12 1918 to his mother. He thanks her for love and recalls General Pershing urging soldiers to write to mothers while asking prayers for victory. He requests song honors for Mrs White and reflects on motherly sacrifice as the army fights overseas.
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France
Reveille
Pershing
Matthew White
Bishop Dale
Company C 507 Engineers
E. F
Notre Dame Graduates Told Shipbuilding Will Surge
United Press reports Hurley told Notre Dame graduates in South Bend Indiana that ship building this year will exceed three million tons and next year will reach thirteen million dead weight tons marking a rising industrial outlook.
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United Press
South Bend
Ind
Hurley
Notre Dame
For Sale Black land corn at crib near Moore's Chapel
For sale good black land corn priced at $1.50 per bushel at crib near Moore's Chapel. See Jim Thompson at the place of G W Fuller.
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Crib
Moore's Chapel
Jim Thompson
G. W. Fuller
Death of Mrs Myrtle Spotts Reported in Phoenix
Mrs L C Wilson receives word from Sam Spotts of Phoenix Arizona that his wife Myrtle Spotts formerly Miss Myrtle Hornbeck died June 6 in Phoenix of tuberculosis. She was a niece of Mrs Wilson and longtime neighbor of her parents.
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L. C. Wilson
Sam Spotts
Phoenix
Arizona
Spotts
Myrtle Hornbeck
Wilson
Raise Corn On Your Stubble Land
Advertisement for genuine Mexican June corn seeds offered by Rogers Wead ward Roberts Co. Promotes seed as ideal for thin country plots and stubble land. Includes sales pitch and supplier name.
Good Time to Sell Farm or Residence Ad
Real estate notice promoting selling farms or residences with Taylor & Gibson offering a no-sell, no-cost policy if listing. Urges sellers to list with them or try another agent if not selling.
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Taylor & Gibson
Local Rail Crew Dwindles as Wappy Era Nears End
Near full decline among town railroad workers as the era of Wappy nears its close and remaining crew members face changes in operations.
Germans Suffer Frightful Losses In Fresh Assaults
Paris reports German forces penetrated near Ribecourt and near Compiegne along the Oise and Aronde rivers, advancing seven miles at most before being repelled. French defense, aided by constant counterattacks, left German losses described as frightful.
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Paris
Oise
Ribecourt
French War Office
Aronde
Compiegne
Mery
Montdidier
Noyon
British advance takes prisoners on Somme front
London reports British forces attacked south of Albert between the Ancre and the Somme, advancing about half a mile on a one and a half mile front. Two hundred thirty three prisoners and thirty one machine guns were captured. Raids were successful northwest of Morlancourt and near Scarpe and Neiphe forest. On West 9th street a two story house with land is for sale at 250 dollars less than prior price. Gibson Taylor.
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United Press
London
Albert
Ancre
Somme
Haig
Morlancourt
Scarpe
Neiphe Forest
West 9Th Street
Gibson & Taylor
New Secret Submarine Defense Tactics Deployed
Washington reports a new secret method to combat German coastal submarines takes effect today. Plans were shared with Rear Admiral Winslow at a weekend conference with Admiral Benson and Winslow proceeds to Atlantic ports to oversee the new patrol efforts.
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United Press
Washington
Winslow
Atlantic Naval Districts
Benson
Atlantic
Russian Cadets Appeal to Allies for Help
The Cadet party of Russia declares it has never recognized the Brest Litovsk peace treaty and asks the Allies for aid. It states American reports that Allied assistance is unwanted by Russia are false.
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Washington
Brest. Litovsk
Russia
America
Safety meeting at Texas Power and Light substation
Last night the employer of the Texas Power and Light Company held a safety meeting at the substation to mark the first Tuesday of each month as Safety meeting day. The manager W. T Smith celebrated his birthday as plans were shared, the yard lit, and families present. The secretary read minutes, ice cream was served, and talks followed while guests toured the plant guided by Chief Engineer R. M. Bohannon and the 1800 KW transformer.
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Texas Power & Light Company
W. T Smith
R. M. Bohannon
Two Submarines Probably Sunk By Convoy Attacks
An Atlantic port reported that three submarines were attacked and two were probably sunk in European waters by a British liner and its convoy en route to the port. The steamer departed a British port a week earlier.
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United Press
Atlantic
Free Kindergarten Association Meeting Planned at Alexander Hotel
The Free Kindergarten association will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Alexander hotel.
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Free
Alexander Hotel
Objectors Given Long Term Jail for War Refusal
San Antonio June 10 45 drafted men who claimed conscience objectors were tried by court martial and sentenced to life imprisonment The commanding general reduced each case to 25 years in the penitentiary The trial lasted under six hours none offered a defense to wearing uniform or taking part in war due to religious beliefs
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United Press
San Antonio
Bonham Texas Advertisement for Japanese and Honey Cane Seeds
J F Jacks Route No 6 Bonham Texas offers two types of sugar cane seeds including Japanese and Honey cane seeds described as sweet varieties.
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J. F. Jacks
Bonham, Texas
Restoration urged as Russia reports czar movement
Berne Switzerland reports show growing demand for czar's return with church prayers in support. A Petrograd paper secretly calls for restoration and there have been several attempts on Lenine. The Red Cross received a long dormant fund of 100 dollars tied to a vanished corporation. The county clerk urged claimants to collect, offering a check for the amount.
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United Press
Berne
Switzerland
Russia
Petrograd
Lenine
RED Cross
Dobbs
Local ham sale raises funds for Red Cross auxiliary
Willie Finley reported at Ladonia that an ordinary pork ham sold for 194 dollars, noted as the most expensive meat seen by him. Proceeds go to the local Red Cross auxiliary, and contributors are satisfied with the charitable outcome.
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Willie Finley
Ladonia
Red Cross
West Texas Military Academy Prospectus Ad
San Antonio Texas promissory note calls West Texas Military Academy the best equipped military school in the state. For catalogue and address contact Col. J Tom Williams president.
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San Antonio
Texas
J. Tom Williams
W E Newton home for sale on South Sixth Street
Nice big lot two blocks square on south front W Sixth street. Modern two story house eleven rooms hardwood floors complete and up to date. Price five thousand two hundred fifty dollars. See Lowrey at once.
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W. E. Newton
W. Sixth Street
Lowrey
P O Robinson home for sale in East Front area
Large lot with street on both sides in a desirable part of town. East front bungalow with sleeping porch, complete in every way. Asking price 5100 dollars if sold at once. J M Leuwrey.
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P. O. Robinson
Sala
J. M. Leuwrey
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