Somebody's Mother Comes Home to Devon Village
General Goodwin, visiting a Devon seaside village, spots a photo captioned Somebody's Mother. He arranges to bring the wounded soldier son home, hoping memory and reunion will mend both their lives. The story centers on a mother, a son, and the power of a shared past.
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Goodwin
Devona@hire
London
Fortune
France
Frank
General
Perit
Daily Paper
Soldier Boy Fm
Lon- Gun
Devonshire
Tre
Weras
Tee
Rem
Moonright
McClure
Sad Sacrifices of War Narrowly Noted in Wartime Image
In a brief wartime vignette the text laments sacrifices and privations of the current conflict. It notes children and families endure hardship while resources like tin cans become scarce, impacting everyday life and even pets.
Glorious Death Cited In Wartime Rhetoric
Quoted lines evoke the awe of dying in battle or at rest during war. The text contrasts noble phrasing with the grim reality of mortal danger and the wishful thinking about a peaceful end in bed. It centers on sentiment rather than concrete events or names.
Haase Foresees German Republic Amid War Exhaustion
A fuller report on Herr Haase speaking for the minority Socialists in the Reichstag argues monarchy's failure and a republic's rise as the best path to peace. He warns continued war will exhaust Germany and criticizes optimistic England collapse rhetoric while noting global tonnage factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herr Haase
Michaelis
Hindenberg
Haase
England
Local groups pledge 4 to 5 pm Friday closure for charity ball
The undersigned commit to closing from 4 to 5 pm Friday August 3 to attend the Fat and Lean ball game between two local teams. Proceeds go to the local Red Cross chapter with many local businesses and organizations listed as sponsors.
Basket Picnic at Hoyte Hall August 11
Notice invites all residents to a basket picnic at Hoyte Hall on August 11. Attendees are urged to bring well filled baskets and join the community event.
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Hoyte
Local farmers institute attendees in Austin at State meeting
Albert Horstman and Paul Helmeamy attended the State Farmers Institute convened in Austin on July 25. Horstman, president of the local farmers institute, was entitled to a seat at the proceedings.
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Albert Horseman
Paul Helmeamy
Austin
State Farmers’ Institute
Horstman
Farmers Institute
Buckholts News
Plies Cured In 6 to 14 Days Zout
Advertisement promises cure in six to fourteen days for itching bleeding and protruding conditions with refund if Paz0 fails. It claims no failure risk and guarantees relief with a lotion or salve called Zout. The offer targets individuals seeking quick relief and a money back guarantee.
Farmers Congress Officially Opened in College Station
In College Station Texas on August 1 the twentieth Texas Farmers Congress opened with John Gorham of Waco delivering the annual address. A reception of welcome was given by A M College president Dr Bizzell as short course students and members packed the airdome. Faulkner of Waco reported, Hatton Sumners spoke, Prof Tenecyk lectured on soil tillage, and nightly general sessions plus daily sectional meetings began the program. General sessions will run nightly with morning short-course lectures at 8 o clock.
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College Station
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
Europe
John Gorham
Waco
Congress
Bizzell
A. & M. College
Faulkner
Hatton Sumners
Dallas
Tenecyk
Rockford
Ill
Red Cross Milam County chapter holds weekly meeting
Milam County Red Cross meets Friday afternoon at a new headquarters south of the W H Triggs cotton office. Members vote 100 to fund materials and thank local firms for supplies and free electricity. Cameron Women’s Auxiliary joins. Buckholts Auxiliary organized. Friday ball game urged for fundraising. note adding Thursday 4 pm meeting at the Cameron State Bank area.
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Milam County
Red Cross
Court House
T. S. Henderson, Sr
W. H. Triggs
Henne & Meyer Co
Tyson- Davis Co
C. N. Green & Bro
Cameron Furniture Co
Law- Sprinker Merc. Co
the Light Co
Cameron Business Women’s
Buckholts
P. S
Cameron State Bank
Fifty-Two Teachers to Meet in Cameron Institute Week
Fifty two white teachers will convene in Cameron during the week beginning September 3 for Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Institute
Joint Discussion on Buckholts Road Block Map Contract
A large Buckholts crowd heard Hon Graham Gillis support a county block map project to tax roll lands, with cost set at 9000 dollars paid over three years. Opposing view from W A Morrison questioned legal authority for the contract. The heated talk entertained but left unclear which side prevailed.
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Buckholts
S. Graham Gillis
W.A. Morrison
Main Street
Judge Gillis
Judge Morrison
Commissioners’ Court
Milam County
Gillis
Morrison
Washington man in Cameron joins Ramzie system
Al Ramzie of Washington DC, a water and gasoline specialist, visited Cameron last week to assess a dry cleaning plant. He reports the Ramzie system washes garments in soap and water without soaking them and notes Jeff D. Cammer will operate the exclusive local plant offering these results seen in major cities.
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al. Ramzie
Washington, D. C
Ramzie
Cameron
America
Jeff D. Cammer
Adv
Bryant Station farmer reports barn fire at Black farm
Dr. O H Meisner of the T T Moore farm near Bryant Station said a barn on Mr C L Black’s property burned between midnight and day on Wednesday night. The rear end of the barn was the suspected origin and the blaze destroyed 46 bales of hay and ten bushels of corn.
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O. H. Meisner
T. T. Moore
Bryant Station
C. L. Black
Car listings from Stecker Bros marked for sale
One Ford 1916 Model Touring and One Overland 1914 Touring offered. See Leo V. Stecker at Stecker Bros. store for details.
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Ford
Leo V. Stecker
Stecker Bros
Two Men Remanded to Jail in Harvey Young Killing
Rufus Bozeman and Dave Meyers were remanded to jail without bond after an examining trial in Rosebud Falls County Texas held by County Judge S S Hefner. The men are implicated in the killing of Harvey Young, and a large crowd attended the proceedings.
Mr and Mrs McLerran Host Country Home Entertainment
Mr and Mrs S W McLerran entertained many friends with an evening of music games and refreshments at their Bend community country home last Friday night. Guests departed at a late hour after a pleasant gathering hosted by the couple.
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S. W. McLerran
Bend
Local man eyeing shoe shop opening in Buckholts
Mr. L. A. Wilkerson of Cop Pens Cove visited Buckholts and praised the town’s prospects for a new shoe shop. He indicated he might return to open such a store in the near future after his Wednesday visit.
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L. A. Wilkerson
Coppens Cove
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain Claimed Cure
A Cameron citizen recounts relief from dull back pain and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. L. T. Evans, a car inspector, states the pills cured his condition over three years ago and he has not needed them since. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
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Cameron
L. T. Evans
S. 9Th St
Dean
Mr. Evans
Doan
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
An old standard general tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. Promoted as a true tonic for strength and energy, with advertisements highlighting its restorative claims.
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Grove
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Germany
Arriett & Hall
James Watson
Seth Duncan
Water Co
R. H. Johnson
Triggs Dry Goods Co
Palace of Sweets
Chambers Auto & Supply Co
S. P. Cross
Citizens National Bank
Dan Tyson
Law-Sprinker Mercantile Co
Pitts & Jaynes
New Cameron Drug Co
Milam County Lumber Co
the Lindsey Grocery
the Tire Store
Joe J. Michalka
Cameron Grain Company
Jeter Lumber Co
Griffith Bros
T. A. Howell
P. C. Adams
Boykin-House & McKinney
F. J. Beckerman
B. J. Baskin & Sons
A. E
Farmers Congress
Red
Washington
Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Sebesta
Ondrej
Santa Fe
Cameron, Texas
Galveston
VIA
H. C. Heith
Griffith Brothers Tinners and Plumbers
A. L. Goodman
Reno
Watt Henderson Cameron
Burns & Weathersbee General Law Practice
Epworth League
Rev
Harbin
E. W. Grove
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