Statewide Pro Bill Introduced in House Debate
In Austin on March 6 United Press reports the Cope statewide prohibition bill being taken up in the House. Tillitson failed to stop it, as the governor had not submitted statewide prohibition. McCord offered a substitute banning liquor sales within ten miles of any school and another substitute is being prepared by Beldsoe and others.
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United Press
Austin
Mar
Cope
Tillitson
McCord
Beldsoe
Steger Lumber Co
Spivy Company Promotes Finest Suit Display
An advertisement extols the “prettiest suit” by M. C. Spivy & Company, inviting shoppers to view a curated collection of menswear noted for style and quality.
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M. C. Spivy & Company
Notice to Auto Owners on Free Battery Check and Rentals
Fleming and Fitzgerald advertise a new P. O. L. storage battery service station in Bonham Texas as one of 28 statewide stations. They offer free expert battery condition checks, advice on care, possible inexpensive fixes for defects, and rental batteries at 15 cents per day during service, plus a full line of new batteries for all makes.
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Texas
Bonham
Fleming & Fitzgerald
Vintage Women's Garments Collection for the New Season
An assortment of women’s garments including suits coats and dresses from L & Company showcases the coming season’s fashion. This readable listing hints at updated styles and fabrics for shoppers.
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L& Company
United States Hesitates Over Japanese Siberia Intervention
Washington reports the United States will not approve an expedition into East Russian territory and urges no immediate intervention. Allies and Japan have been informed. the stance could influence whether Japan proceeds. The official position remains noncommittal yet firm against immediate action.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Japan
America
Siberia
Lenine Pressed to Deliver Russia to Germany
Washington reports a confidential source says Lenine the Bolshevik premier is deliberately attempting to hand revolutionary Russia to Germany and to stir Russians against Allied militarism. The note notes a potential link to Japan's proposed entry into Russia.
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United States
Russia
Germany
Washington
Mar
Lenine
Seed Wheat for Flour: Rogers Woodward & Roberts Ad
Rogers Woodward & Roberts Company offers spring wheat seed for sowing small acreage. Secure reliable seed to ensure flour quality.
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Rogers, Woodward, & Roberts Company
Bonham Cotton Mills Form War Savings Society
The Bonham Cotton Mills organize the War Savings Society of Bonham and seek a state charter. Twenty members currently serve as officers or employees, with plans to grow into the county’s largest War Savings Society. It aims to encourage thrift stamp purchases and invites new members to join.
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Bonham
For Sale Brand New Ford 1918 Roadster Ad
For sale absolutely new Ford 1918 roadster advertised by Char lie Watson. If found gold locket please describe and pay for ad.
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Charlie Watson
Local brick business houses for sale
Three or four brick business houses for sale all rented and paying good interest. If you are interested in an investment like this, let us provide location, prices, terms, etc. J. M. Lowrey.
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J. M. Lowrey
Raiding Activities Persist on British Front
London reports ongoing raiding along the British front with continued border skirmishes and patrol exchanges throughout the area.
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United Press
London
Mar
Hats on Display by Mrs Weaver and Massey Visit
Mrs O M Weaver invites to see all newest hat models on display. Mrs D J Massey of Austin arrived yesterday to visit her daughter Mrs J J Bounce.
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O. M. Weaver
D. J. Massey
Austin
J. J. Bounce
Wanted to Rent in Bonham 7-Room House for 12 Months
Help wanted ad from H. B. Word & Co seeks a reliable tenant for a seven room house near Bonham for a twelve month term. Good man preferred with steady residence and prompt payments.
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Bonham
H. B. Word & Co
Sewing at 720 South 4th Street Guaranteed
Mrs. T. J. Stokes advertises economical sewing services at 720 South 4th Street with a full work guarantee.
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South 4Th Street
T. J. Stokes
Calgarian Sunk by Submarine Off Irish Coast
The armed merchant cruiser Calgarian was torpedoed and sunk last Friday off the Irish coast. Two officers and fifty six men perished. More than three hundred survivors were landed at Larne after several torpedoes were fired.
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United Press
London
Calgarian
Admiralty
Larne
Died This Day Irish Leader John Redmond
London reports the death of John Redmond, famed Irish leader, from heart failure after an intestinal operation. The notice sits among other classifieds noting stock additions from firms and local real estate offers including a four room bungalow on East Eleventh Street with price and payment terms.
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United Press
London
John Redmond
Ford for sale with trade potential
A used Ford vehicle is offered at a bargain price. The seller notes willingness to accept cows in trade if needed. Also advertised are blouses in every approved color and style from M C Spivy & Co with no advance over last season.
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Neal Blankenship
M. C. Spivy & Co
Special meeting of C W E M at First Christian church
The ladies of the C W E M invite all women and members of the congregation to an open session tonight at the First Christian church. The event promises an interesting program and urges attendance by all interested.
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Vitagraph
Song OF the
First Christian Church
Mrs H E Pearson Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. H E Pearson died at the family home near Danner shortly before 9 o clock after a long TB illness. She was about 45 to 50, a Baptist member, widow of her husband, with four daughters and one son surviving and interment at Owens Chapel cemetery after services by Rev Truett of the Danner Baptist church.
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H. E. Pearson
Danner
Truett
Baptist Church
Owens Chapel
Exemption Board Moves Headquarters to West Square Site
The local exemption board has moved its headquarters from the Firemen's Clubroom in the Russell building to the room over Rush Catron's hardware store on the west side of the square. Keep this in mind for any business with the exemption board.
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Exemption Board
Firemens
Russell
Rush Catron
Thrift Stamp Meeting In Fannin County
Members of the Board of Trade executive committee and local business leaders are invited to a 10 a.m. Thursday meeting in Will H. Evans's office to meet J. A. Underwood, county chairman of the Thrift Stamp movement in Fannin County. Philip Wise of Wail-Dodge Brothers signs.
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Board of Trade
Will H. Evan
J. A. Underwood
Fannin County
Philip Wise
Homes on 12-room parcel with bath and sewer
Large 12 room property with bath and sewer on a big lot in good repair priced at 3000. Additionally on the street are three smaller almost new four room homes offered at 750 850 and 950 dollars each. J M Lowrey St.
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J. M. Lowrey St
Hay and Oats on Hughes Farm Land
Notice of transfer or use of hay land and oats on the G to J N Hughes old farm, with reference to the Will Fulghum.
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J. N. Hughes
Will Fulghum
Bonham Merchants Sign Thrift Stamp Pact March 1918
A list of Bonham Texas merchants who agreed to handle Thrift and War Savings stamps dated March 5 1918 includes J A Underwood Honey Grove county chairman and A J Moore local chairman. Also noted is a real estate ad for a five room house on neat 10th street near the high school priced at 2600 with payments of 25 per month at 8 percent.
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Bonham
J. A. Underwood
Honey Grove
National War Savings Committee
A. J. Moore
Texas
Leon K. Hargrove
Marshall & Lindsey
J. L. Scruggs
R. H. Burney
Taylor & Co
Ida M. Smith
Wells-Fargo & Co
Locke & Denton
Reeves Printing Co
Roddy Bros
J. L. Ware & Son
O. M. Weaver
E. M. Curlee & Co
Brannon Jewelry Co
Bonham House Furnishing Co
Miss Della Witt
H. L. Rodgers Co
Graham-Crawford & Co
Keene & Keene
W. P. Owens
Hancock-Nevill Co
Bonham Wholesale Grocery Co
T. R. Crowson
Hassell & Caldwell Co
Russell Grocery Co
R. A. Risser & Co
George Myers
Chas. Davis Hardware Co
Telephone Mercantile Co
Texas Candy Kitchen
Rogers Woodward &Roberts Co
10Th Street
J. M. Lowrey
Sinn Fein Volunteers Seize Kilimuach in Ireland
London reports Sinn Fein volunteers have seized Kilimuach and guard town exits while drilling. The Irish front appears tense as the movement asserts control over the area.
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Sinn Feriier
United Press
London
Sinn Fein
Kilimuach
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Willow Sts
Hugh Bridges
Twyman & Grogan
Ravenna
Tex
John Stevenson
WAR Savings Society
Irish
Dodge Brothers
W. E. Tarpley
East Eleventh Street
Dandy Httle
Dodge
Wail
Graham, Crawford Company
Jersey
Elsie Dinsmore
Het
the Good Clothes Store
Neal Motor Co
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June Elvidge
Emily Stevens
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