Chautauqua Course Ends. Hempstead Rallies for War Work
News from Hempstead notes a five day Chautauqua course closing with strong attendance and a signed contract for next year. President Wilson's proclamation led to store closings on May 30 while Presbyterians held morning and evening prayers. A Red Cross service flag marked 135 percent efficiency, with a starry service flag raised by Miss Homozelle House, as Brookshire leads in war efforts.
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Wilson
Hempstead
Presbyterian Church
Red Cross
Red Cross Patient Equipment and Comfort Bag Contents
The document lists items given to hospital patients: six shirts four pillow cases two hot water bags three salts pajamas two pairs bed socks four hospital shirts four pairs socks one pair clippers one bathrobe three washrags four face towels two bath towels for equipment and a comfort bag containing toothpaste toothbrush soap shirt studs thread needles thimble buttons pins safety pins handkerchief pipe pencil paper pads envelopes and more.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Home Service Workers Guard Secrets
Home Service workers for the Red Cross learn private affairs of those they assist and guard these secrets, speaking only in official matters. A recent communication urges workers to protect confidences as a physician would, and to never reveal intimate family matters entrusted to them.
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Red Cross
Home Service
Little Miss Julian Garrett Visits Kin in Pattison Week
Pattison notes mention Little Miss Julian Garrett visiting with cousin Lila Garrett and Miss Lucile Bains stopping at San Marcos and San Antonio earlier in the week. Donigan and wife visited Houston last Sunday. F B Martin and family from Beaumont stayed with J W Martin family. County Exemption Board member Hon BR E Tompkins registered 22 men in our city. FOR SALE: about 15 bushels of Seed Peanuts at office. Mrs J B Creer of Rt 1 added to subscription list.
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Julian Garrett
Pattison
Lila Garrett
Lucile Bains
San Marcos
Sarn Antonio
BR. E. Tompkins
Helmpstead
Our City
Denver magnate reviews local truck farming potential
C F Crush of Denver and local grower J H Jones visited Waller County last Monday to assess water melon production and the truck farming industry. Crush expressed interest in expanding farmers and anticipated active involvement next year to boost early shipments to Northern and Western markets.
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C. F. Crush
Denver
Col
J H. Jones
Waller County
Carload cattle shipment to Pattison Red Cross relief drive
Hub Muske shipped a car of cattle last Monday for Pattison Red Cross at Pattison E Church with admission 25 and .85 Shaffer and Tully sent a feeder car the same day. Also carbon paper offered for sale.
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Hub Muske
Ortie Pattison
Pattison
Bf. E. Church
Pattison Red Cross
Shaffer
Tully
Notifying Families of War Casualties Proposal
A Texas military affairs member urges families to contact him to receive immediate telegram updates on soldiers in France. He notes wartime policy requires War Department notification before casualty lists appear in papers and offers to verify if a loved one is listed.
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France
Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Daniel E. Garrett
Texas
Miss Willie Donald Returns From San Marcos Visit
Miss Willie Donald came back Tuesday evening from San Marcos with her friend Miss Jones who plans to visit in our city. Pete Donigan of Pattison and M T Donigan of this place were in Houston last Wednesday.
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Willie Donald
San Marcos
Miss Jones
Our City
Pete Donigan
Pattison
M. T. Donigan
Houston
Flivver Flips Near Rock Bridge injuring Wilson family
Last Thursday afternoon Arthur Wilson with his family and mother-in-law Mrs Walton were injured when their car turned over while passing Geo Harrigan’s on the hill near Rock Bridge. The car was badly damaged and the occupants bruised. Arthur has a badly bruised shoulder but can be out on the streets.
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Arther Wilson
Mrs Avery Heads to Madisonville for Visit
Mrs J W Avery left last Wednesday for a lengthy visit with her sister Mrs A H Menefee in Madisonville. F M Momeny and son James were in Houston last Wednesday afternoon on business.
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J. W. Avery
A. H. Menefee
Madisonville
F. M. Momeny
James
Houston
National War Savings Day Urges Stamp Purchases in Texas
June 28 highlighted as National War Saving Day urging every Texas citizen to buy War Saving Stamps. Readers are advised to own a Stamp Book and to purchase a certificate immediately, with guidance on expectations shown on a map in the issue.
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Texas
Creer B Harbison Arrives Safely in France
News from Creer B Harbison in France reports a safe arrival, with many friends here glad to learn. A Agapain, recently at Camp Travis, is assigned for immediate service overseas and looks forward to fighting Fritz soon.
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Creer
Harbison
France
A. Agapain
Camp Travis
Fritz
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Chautauqua
The
Florsheim Shoe
Florsheims
Florsheim
W. L. Dugla
Geo. Harrison
RED Cross Home Service
Donigan
Wife
F. B. Martin
Beaumont
J. W. Martin
J. B. Creer
Rt. 1
Coma
Ane
Jos
Wander
Famous Phoenix
Flivver
EXAS
Max Wander
Pnor
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