Governor Proclaims June Fifth as Registration Day
In a May proclamation Governor James E. Ferguson urges Texas citizens to observe June 5 as the registration day for the draft as directed by President Wilson. The notice explains the registration for men 21 to 31 and encourages loyalty and service while clarifying that registrants are volunteers, not conscripts, and outlining options for those unable to attend due to illness.
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Austin
Texas
James E. Ferguson
Congress
Wilson
Texas Liberty Bond Appeal From Governor Ferguson in 1917
Governor James E. Ferguson urges Texas citizens to sacrifice for the nation during the 5th of June observance. He links buying Liberty bonds or offering free service to neighbors with loyalty to country and faith in God under one flag. Signed at Austin May 21, 1917 by C. J. Bartlett as secretary of state.
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Texas
City of
Austin
A. D
James E. Ferguson
C. J. Bartlett
Secretary of State
Chautauqua Opens with Varied Acts and Names
The Chautauqua program features Hear the Hawaiians and the Metropolitan Men Singers. Ada Roach and Jane Dillon perform while the Althea Players present. Selections by Frank Ducrot William Rainey Bennett and Harrison Keller are listed alongside others such as Walter Jenkins Mile Made Peggy Hill and Ruby Norman.
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Hawiians
Metropolitan Men Singers
Ada Roach
Jane Dillon
Althea Players
Frank Ducrot
William Rainey Bennett
Harrison Keller
Walter Jenkins
Mile
Edward Amhurst Ott
Peggy Hiil
Ruby Norman
Stewart Willie
Jeine Archinald
Brooks Fletcher
Grove's Tasteless Cholera Tonic Ad from Pace Marshall Co
An old trade ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the old standard tonic. It claims to contain quinine and iron, acts on the liver, drives out malaria, enriches the blood, and builds up the whole system. Sells for 50 cents.
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Grove
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C. F. Addison
Jones Prairie
Marshall Drug Store
W. L. Lutner
Thos. Lutner
Eugenia Allen
Badlard
Pace-Marshall Drug Co
Cameron Drug Store
Lindsey Grocery Co
Henne & Meyer Co
Rockdale, Cameron, Thorndale and Buckholts
Chautauqua
Gov. Patterson
Tonn
Marie Horgan
Buttercup
Harry Luckstone
Arthur Paole
Harry Is
Natfects, Mandeville
Am Neer
Ligda
Jae Adlay
Dodson
Soc
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