Old Fannin County Bonds Buy Boosts Liberty Subscriptions
Fannin County purchased part of its Liberty Bond share, subscribing 272 7500 dollars against a goal near 400000. Banks reported mixed participation with seven not reporting, while many banks contributed sizable amounts. Patriots across the county backed the issue, with high praise for those who fulfilled their duty.
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Fannin County
Fannin
A. B. Scarborough
First National Bank
Dood
First State Bank
Ector
Windom
Ladoma
Savoy
Leonard
Bonham
Planters National Bank
Honey Grove
Leon
Japan Rejects US China Advice Quietly
Washington reports say Japan turned down America's call for joint Allied action in China. Britain likewise rejected the suggestion, leaving the United States to face an unconsulted, sensitive Chinese situation amid growing friction among the powers.
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Washington
Japan
America
China
Great Britain
Alled Powers
State Department
Newly Elected President 1 P A Spotts Honored by Texas Press
William Sherwood Spotts editor of The Daily Favorite has been named president of the Texas Press Association after its Galveston meeting. The Bonham man rose from modest beginnings at the Bonham News twenty five years ago to lead a prominent Texas newspaper group.
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William Sherwood Spotts
Texas Press Association
Galveston
Association
Spotts
Bonham News
Pelf
Bonham
Mr. Spotts
Germans Peace Offer Maybe So
Stockholm June 16 The German majority socialists outline peace terms including no indemnity to Belgium return of all colonies and retention of Alsace Lorraine The program also calls for full political and military independence for all nations
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United Press
Stockholm
Belgium
Germany
Alsace-Loraine
Belgian Mission Arrives in United States for Washington Visit
The Belgian Mission arrived in the United States today and is expected in Washington tomorrow. The personnel includes former Minister to America Moncheur General Leclerc Colonel Lurrell Jean Martens and Hector Cartier.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Forer
America Moncheur
Leclerc
Lurrell
Jean Martens
Hector Cartier
Lever Bill Reported By Senate Agriculture Committee
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Senate agriculture committee has reported out the Lever food control bill in response to President Wilson. The bill is sent up without recommendation and will be debated early next week in the Senate.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
Cadorna’s Troops Capture Cerne Cavento After Offensive
United Press reports General Cadorna’s forces advance east of Atlanillo capturing the fortified Cerne Cavento. Remnants of the garrison and seventy five soldiers taken prisoner along with additional booty reported.
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Jaret
Cadorna
Atlanillo
Cerne Cavento
Varris
Progressive farmer reports strong harvest early in Rout 8 area
John L. Peterson, a farmer living on Rout 8, says oats and wheat are largely harvested and threshing will begin next week. He notes cotton and corn are in good shape but a few showers would help.
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John L. Peterson
French Troops Penetrate German Trenches in Champagne Sector
Paris reports activity in air raids and heavy artillery east of Rheims. French forces penetrated German trenches and captured prisoners. In Crainmon sector west of Mount Cornillet artillery is heavy while German raids near Bardenvilliers Hill 304 and Meuse heights were repulsed with losses.
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United Press
Paris
Rheims
Crainnon
Mount Cornillet
Bardenvilliers
Meuse
Death of Dr. Edgar W Brown Noted Lumberman and Oil Magnate
Orange Texas June 16 Dr Edgar Walter Brown prominent lumberman oil magnate farmer and leading South capitalist died here today He held extensive interests in Louisiana and Texas authorities said his death ends a storied business career with wide regional impact
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United Press
Orange
Tex
Edgar Walter Brown
South
Louisiana
Texas
Spain Faces Possible Army Takeover Reported From London
From London on June 16 reports suggest Spain may be under military control as the army appears to have assumed power, while censorship hides further developments in the country.
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United Press
London
Spain
British Hold All They Won At Ypres Front
London reports the British forces hold all positions south of Ypres seized Thursday night. A counter-attack Friday afternoon faced heavy artillery fire. any German advance toward British trenches was repulsed and the assault failed.
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United Press
London
Ypres
Haig
Bonham Motor Co Advertises Sunday Closure
A Bonham, Texas auto dealer announces the shop is closed on Sundays on West Fourth Street while offering gas, oil, and accessories on other days. The notice emphasizes weekly hours and urges customers to visit other days.
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Bonham Motor Co
West Fourth Street
Bonham Ice Cream Factory Ad Offers Flavors and Delivery
Fresh strawberry pineapple and vanilla ice cream with green herb garnish, packed and delivered. Bonham Ice Cream Factory located at the southeast corner square. contact via phone 045. Also notes fresh crop honey from Uvalde and Dallas Brick ice cream for Rogers Woodward and Roberts for Sunday dinners, with a Pal Company trace Drug Store connection.
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Bonham Ice Cream Factory
Southeast Corner Square
Dallas
Rogers, Woodward & Roberts
Trace Drug Store
Ritter attacked by German subs in Atlantic not sunk
The American schooner Ritter was attacked by German submarines and shelled but not sunk. The state department reports the vessel is badly damaged yet afloat and in need of assistance. The incident underscores ongoing submarine danger to U S shipping.
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United Press
Washington
Ritter
State Department
Dallas Brick ice cream advertised by Palace Drug Store
Special to The Favorite from Dallas Texas dated June 16 describes patriotic sentiment and bank loan oversubscription rumors. The piece notes a shortfall of three and a half million dollars in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District and attributes it to a tide of patriotism rather than officials' knowledge.
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Dallas
Tex
Federal Reserve District
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