Lottery Draw Delivers Draft Numbers At Senate Office
Washington June 27 America's second great draft lottery was held in the senate office building with Baker Crowder and Senators present. Major Billy Welborn presided over the drawing of twelve hundred numbers from black capsules as numbers were listed on a board and tally sheets. The men drawn join class one and will be completed before year end according to plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Senate
Baker
Crowder
Billy” Welborn
Draft Bureau Information
Miss Welborn
Meetings Planned Tomorrow To Pledge Thrift Stamps
City School Board allocates times for tomorrow’s gatherings at multiple sites to urge residents twenty one and older to pledge Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps. Meetings run 2 to 6 pm, 7 pm at court house. organizers include H A Woodward Henry Gates C R Inglish and J D Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Court House
South Bonham School
Colored School
High School
H. A. Woodward
South Bonham
Henry Gates
Chas. R. Inglish
Board of Trade
J. D. Johnson
J L Ware Son Offers Men and Children Apparel Deals
Bargains on mens pants at 2.25 value priced to 1.75 and beautiful children’s dresses on display at J L Ware & Son with patterns and selection available for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Ware & Son
J. J. Ware & Son
Raise Corn on Your Stubble Land Advertisement
Bonham residents Arnold Englander and wife arrived from Waco to establish residence with Max Hermer. Rogers Woodward Roberta Co promotes genuine Mexican June corn. Brannon Jewelry Co offers duplicate or repair of eyewear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers, Woodward & Roberta Co
Arnold Englander
Waco
Bonham
Englander
Max Hermer
THE
Brannon Jewelry CO
Rogers, Woodward & Roberts Co
Senate committee backs Norris beer wine prohibition plan
United Press reports the Senate Agricultural Committee adopts Norris substitute for the Jones bone dry amendment. The proposal would halt beer production three months after enactment and end sale and manufacture of wine by June 30 next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Norris
Clemenceau Congratulates American Unit for Paris Defense
Premier Clemenceau personally congratulated the American unit that halted the German rush toward Paris. He praised its work and said it came to felicitate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Clemenceau
Paris
Little Fighting on Italian Front Reported
The article notes limited action on the Brenta river in the Italian front with both sides concentrating in the mountain sector. It reports Austrian withdrawal decisions after a war council led by Emperor Karl and suggests Italian advances risk exposing flanks and communications across the Piave. Bates Improved Antiseptic Liniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenta River
Piave
Karl
Governor W. P. Hobby Proclaims National War Savings Day
Governor Hobby urges Texas wage earners and taxpayers to attend June 2x meetings in schoolhouses to pledge War Savings investments. He calls for saving up to 1,000,000,000 in War Savings Stamps and warns absentees will be listed to the State Director and Washington. The proclamation dates to June 19, 1918, under the U S Treasury directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hobby
Woodrow Wilson
United States
National War Savings
Flobby
State of
Texas
Weasen
United States Treasury Department
Ana Tngnist
National War Savings Committee
Washington
A. D
State of Texas
Casualty List Released After Battle Report
Eighty casualties reported by EMG EA pass lee GTA Sy HUMGRP Ue follows twenty nine killed in action six dead of wounds two of disease two of airplane accidents four from other accidents thirty five wounded and two missing in action Bugler A W Johnson of San Saba Texas among the seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EMG E Ae Pass Lee
GTA Sy
Humgrp Ue
A. W. Johnson
San Saba
Texas
Czech Slovaks Capture Irkutsk in Siberia
Washington reports Irkutsk, a major Siberian city, was captured by Czech Slovaks after a brief skirmish with Red Guards. The development marks a notable shift in the regional power struggle amid ongoing conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Irkutsk
Siberian
Red Guards
Italians Make Further Gains at Piave Front
Rome reports continued success for Italian forces on the lower Piave with six hundred prisoners taken at the junction of Piave branches and Capo Silo bridgehead. The piece also mentions a 4th of July celebration urged by the National Council of Defense and a Bonham Texas business campaign, plus local notices on stock laws and clothing sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Piave
Capo Silo
National Council of Defense
United States
Bonham Board of Trade
Rafs
Famous Kuppenheimer Summer Military Models At Ware
J L Ware and Son promotes Kuppenheimer clothing in summer weight models for military style. The line highlights durable fabrics suitable for warm weather and presents a range of tailored suits and uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuppenheimer
J. L. Ware & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eiay
Jhas. Davis How. CO
Bonham, Texas
Albert E. Smith
Nell Shipman and
Alfred Whitman
Cavanaugh
Forest Rangers
William Desmond
Sea
Panther
BOY Scouts
France
Conflans
Verdun
Harold F. Hartley
Kansas
Royal Flying Corps
Victor
Joan of Arc
Jass
Halsell & Caldwell
Pony
Tulip
J. L. King
Graham-Crawford Co
Taesoll A
I Ie al
RILE
Bates
Hobby
GOV
Wm. P. Hebby
RED Guard
Red Cross
W.S.S
H. L. Rodgers
the Good Clothes Store
Fannin County Council of Defense
Bailey
A Wheeler
Stock Law Elechlion
Free Range
Odd Pants
Mayfield
Avulen
Theater
Mutual Presents
Featuring
William Russell
Vivian Martin
Rae
North Siege Bonham Electric Co
J. M. Lowrey
Keene & Keene
South Side Square
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!