Texas Farmers and the War Food Drive Demand
An editorial by Tom C. Gooch urges Texas farmers to massively boost production to feed Allies and sustaining American troops. It argues victory hinges on men, munitions, ships, and especially food, warning of dire consequences if Texas fails to yield enough grain and meat. It cites France and England’s survival, Pershing’s army, and Wilson’s call for a patriotic agricultural effort.
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Tom C. Gooch
Dallas Times Herald
America
Germany
Texas
Wilson
Freedom
France
Paris
England
Belgium
London
von Bissing
Europe
Pershing
Farmers of America
Farmers of
Call Issued for New Pastor at Cameron First Presbyterian
A congregational meeting of Cameron's First Presbyterian church issued a call to Rev. H. R. McFadyen of Clinton Oklahoma to accept the pastorate. McFadyen has led Clinton's church for three years and previously served at El Paso. The church hopes to have him arrive in early March.
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First Presbyterian Church of
Cameron
H. R. McFadyen
Clinton
Okla
W. R. Hall
Synod of Texas
Milam County Voter Strength Declines From Past Year
County Tax Collector records show 48538 Milam voters eligible for the coming year, with 4718 poll tax receipts and 135 exemptions totaling 4853 voters. The figure drops from 5462 in 1916 due to high costs, a deadly year, and many Milam residents leaving to enlist.
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Bill Alex
Milam County
Federal employees protected rooming program in DC
The District of Columbia Council of Defense announces a rooming and boarding program for newly appointed federal employees in Washington. They can apply at the Room Registration Office, 1321 New York Avenue, N Y, for reasonably priced accommodations. Government inspectors list available rooms and the program is supported by federal funds and Civil Service Commission oversight.
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Washington, D. C
District of Columbia Council of Defense
Washington
New York Avenue
N. Y
District Council of Defense
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Peace Vision Aims for Global Security and Justice
A statement envisions a secure and fair peace worldwide. It emphasizes universal cooperation, restraint, and the prevention of conflict through principled leadership and shared human values.
Milam County News Reports Rain and Bank Vault Upgrade
Milam County records 2.30 inches of rain in a week boosting gardening and corn planting prospects. Citizens National Bank allocates space and upgrades to a vault twice the size with alphabetically arranged 1k box storage. Camp Travis reports light drizzle enabling drills and boxing. 90th Division plans athletic meet with Company H aiming to repeat prior pentathlon-style success. War Risk Insurance filings show Company H personnel purchasing about 1.68 million in coverage with many opting for the $10,000 maximum.
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Milam County
J. E. Watts
Cameron High School
Citizens National Bank
Citizens Bank
Camp Travis
Flanders
Bayou
Hughes
Denson
Death notice of W.L. McIntosh in Port Arthur
Mr. R. H. McIntosh of this city received a telegram from Port Arthur announcing the death of W. L. McIntosh first cousin to Mr. McIntosh. He left for Port Arthur for the funeral. The remains were shipped to Raymond Mississippi. W. L. McIntosh was 42 and is survived by a wife.
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R. H. MclIntosh
Port Arthur
W.L. McIntosh
Raymond
Miss
W. L. McIntosh
Returns From St Louis Buyer Reports Strong Purchase
Albert Triggs, buyer for Triggs Dry Goods Company, returned from a 10 day trip to St Louis. He left Cameron ill with grippe but recovered in 48 hours in the metropolis. He says he bought heavily, expecting good crops and prosperity in Milam County, and prices were higher than expected yet he secured bargains at lower figures than planned.
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Albert Triggs
Triggs Dry Goods Company
St. Louis
Accommodations Offered for Late-Arriving Railroad Passengers
Those arriving on late trains may obtain overnight lodging by applying to the District Council of Defense representative or to the Travelers' Aid agent at the District Council of Defense booth in the Union Station main waiting room where all trains arrive.
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District Council of Defense
Union Station
Millinery Stock Attracts Visitor From Market
Miss Lalla Meyers returned this week from market with a large attractive millinery stock.
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Lalla Meyers
Market
Sam Roddy of Bonham Arrives in City
Sam Roddy of Bonham is in the city, signaling a visit or stay with possible plans to attend local events or meet contacts. No further details accompany the placement.
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Sam Roddy
Bonham
Aviator Falls One Mile in Unhurt
Lieut. C. B. Hightower of Stapes Texas escaped a tailspin from 6000 feet and walked into the San Antonio club house uninjured after landing on golf grounds. He phoned Kelly Field to Major Heard reporting no injuries, credited to cool, self control as he straightened his faltering aircraft twice before the plunge. Hightower is a Cameron High School graduate and cousin to Drs. John and Tom Denson of Austin.
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San Antonio
Texas
C. B. Hightower
Stapes
Signal Corps
United States Army
Kelly Field
Heard
Flying Department
Earth
Chambers Auto & Supply Installs Time-Card System
The Chambers Auto and Supply Company has introduced a time-card system this week as a trial among its workforce. The move aims to streamline attendance and payroll tracking at the business.
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Chambers Auto & Supply Co
Measles Strikes Cameron High School Student in Maysfield
Knox Tyson of Cameron High School is recovering at his home in Maysfield after contracting measles this week. Local health officials monitor the outbreak and advise isolation to prevent spread.
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Knox Tyson
Cameron High School
Maysfield
Mrs Berry Joins Cheeve Bros. Millinery Team in Llano
Mrs Berry of Llano recently arrived from Came ron to serve as leading milliner for Cheeve Bros. She secures room and board with Mrs J D Morton.
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Berry
Llano
Cameron
Cheeve Bros
J. D. Morton
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Clinton, Okla
First Presbyterian Church
Milam
Council of Defense
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Cameron Boys
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