Edison’s Son Enlists in U S Tank Corps
William L. Edison, Thomas A. Edison’s second son and a noted mechanical mind, has enlisted in the United States Tank Corps after declining an officer's commission. He reported to Fort Slocum for conditioning, rested five days, then moved to Gettysburg for tank corps training. This marks his second U S Army service. he previously enlisted at nineteen in the First Regiment, U S Volunteer Engineers during the Spanish American War.
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William L. Edison
Thomas A. Edison
United States Tank Corps
Fort Slocum
Gettysburg
Tank Corps
Army of the United States
U.S. Volunteer Engineers
Butler Outshines Rich Master in Grammar
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes Mr. Blobster, though wealthy for years, remains in awe of his butler. The punchline asserts the butler’s superior grammar as the surprising explanation for the astonishment.
What Are You Doing To Save Lives By Food Conservation
A Texas Federal Food Administration release contrasts 4.25 million deaths in action with about 4.75 million due to famine. It urges redoubled food conservation to spare Europe further deaths and asks readers what they are doing to prevent starvation and support substitutes. It frames duty and sacrifice in wartime sustenance.
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Europe
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Federal Food Administration
Texas
Revocation of West Texas Dealer License by Food Administration
The Food Administration revokes L. Poteet of West Texas as wholesaler and retailer of wheat oats and corn effective July 10 after a hearing alleging refusal to accept two oats cars from Clement Grain Co of Waco. The revocation remains until further notice with no re issuance before September 9. Milk and cream shippers nationwide lose the 50 cent minimum charge as Railroad Admin rates rise 26 percent and tariffs are amended.
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United States Food Administration
L. Poteet
West
Texas
The
Food Administration
Poteet
Clement Grain Company
Waco
E. A. Peden
Ederal
Railroad Administration
U S Employment Service Opens Office in Temple
The U S Employment Service of the Department of Labor opens an office in Temple with jurisdiction over Milam Bell and Lampasas counties. The agency aims to mobilize and distribute labor for shipbuilding and agriculture, inviting all job seekers to apply for positions and labor information.
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U. S. Employment Service
Temple
The
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
Milam, Bell and Lampasas
Temple District
United States
United ‘States Employment Service
U.S. Employment Service
Constipation Remedy Ad From Pace-Marhall
An old advertisement promotes HERBINE as a bowel cleanser to prevent serious diseases by keeping bowels active. It claims to remove accumulations and prime the system with a 50 cent price and Pace-Marhall as the seller.
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Pace-Marhall
Patriotic Service at Baptist Church Honors Young Servicemen
Special patriotic service Sunday evening at 8 30 features the presentation of our honor roll and raising the service flag in tribute to men in the country's service. Includes good addresses and special music. Public invited. Pastor B B Blaylock.
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Baptist Church
B. B. Blaylock
To the People Gameron Fire alarm hydrants closure note
A directive instructs Gameron to ensure all fire hydrants are closed whenever the fire alarm activates. The message emphasizes prompt action and safety during alarms.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens Against Heat
Advert promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and strength builder for the very old and the very young to endure summer heat. Claims include purification of blood and overall system strengthening with a noticeable invigorating effect.
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Grove
Farmers urged to weigh cotton with Seibel at Cameron yard
A brief notice invites farmers to use Seibel at Cameron Cotton Yard for prompt service and honest weighing of cotton, with the exchange marked by the 13-41 dateline.
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Seibel
Cameron Cotton Yard
Adams Celebrate Sixth Birthday Party for George
Mr and Mrs P C Adams marked their son George s sixth birthday by hosting a park party Friday afternoon with 125 local children. Activities included swinging story telling games and ice cream served by Misses K G Wiley Annette and Mamie Lee Taber with Mrs Wallace and Miss Edna Sprinkel Minnie Wolf and Olive McGehee helping.
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P. C. Adams
George
Wallace
Edna Sprinkel
Minnie Wolf
Olive McGehee
K. G. Wiley
Annette
Mamie Lee Taber
No Nonsense in War Verse from Charles B. Driscoll
A poem mocks Wilhelm and the German leadership as Allied troops advance in France. The verse contrasts Allied resolve with royal bravado, depicting the Kaiser’s ambitions as failing while Allied artillery and khaki-clad soldiers press the offensive. The piece uses satire to celebrate Allied persistence.
Did Not Borrow to Buy Bonds Reported by Fed
The Federal Reserve Bulletin notes the Third Liberty Loan shows little bank borrowing by subscribers. It estimates over 80 percent of bonds are fully paid for. Statements from Federal Reserve banks indicate subscribers paid cash or used installments, easing bank financing burdens on business and industry.
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Federal Reserve Bulletin
Federal Reserve Banks
Jtrove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Vitality
Jtrove's Tasteless chill Tonic claims to purify and enrich the blood to restore energy and strength. The product advertises an en riching effect and lists a price of 6c.
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An old medicinal ad notes that worms cause pale skin and stomach upset in children. It promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system with a pleasant 60 cent bottle.
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Grove
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