Terrell for Governor referenced by editors in 1918 Texas race
McKinney Courier-Gazette editor Tom W Perkins recalls Comptroller H B Terrell as a capable, trusted Texas lawyer and politician. He notes Terrell’s 1918 gubernatorial prospects, strong statewide support, eloquence, and integrity. Rockwell Success editor also endorses Terrell as trustworthy and law-abiding. The piece mentions a public session and critical political temper.
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Tom W. Perkins
McKinney Courier-Gazette
State Capitol
Texas Senate
Terrell
H. B Terrell
Senate
Texas
Courier Gazette
Rockwell
Loyal Citizens Buy Little at Home for a Time
A brief quote from the Kosse Cyclone notes loyal citizens will buy as little as possible at home and forget mail order houses for a time, reflecting a period of cautious consumer spending.
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Kosse
Rumors of Peace Spark European Guesswork
The report notes Europe stays on edge amid rumors of peace, while warnings of war persist. Public sentiment leans toward uncertainty as diplomatic chatter circulates across nations.
War Time Canning Advice Roars From Sterling City
A local call urges readers to rely on home canning for vegetables and fruits during wartime shortages. The column labels wasteful speculation as a hog of war and encourages thrift, urging people to preserve what they can and cut costs by self canning.
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Swat
Sterling City News Record
Mexico Drops From Front Page News At War's Peak
The article argues Mexico never deserved first page prominence and states the war's outcome will advance democracy. It notes two unknowns: the war ending and Villa's capture, and includes a quip about turning an unworthy son into a politician.
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Mexico
Indolent Draft Idealized as Economic Blessing
The remark asks whether conscripting only the idle while leaving the industrious at home would benefit the economy. It frames a provocative contrast between laziness and industry and hints at a critique of wartime manpower policies.
Lost traveler found safe in church after wandering night
A citizen wandered during the night and took refuge in a church where later searchers located him. Church volunteers aided the individual until authorities arrived and he was reported safe. The incident prompted no injuries or further danger.
The road to church stays tried and true
The road that leads to church is always a good road whether macadamized or not. Many would not travel it even if it were smooth as glass and roller skates were provided for free.
Speculators Target Grain Shortage Amid Hunger Fears
Editorial notes with Relief fear and calls for closing exchanges to curb grain speculation. The piece criticizes those profiting from crop shortages while warning of widespread hunger in the nation.
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Waco Tribune
If governments seek to conserve life over destruction
The author imagines a world where leaders protect human life, liberty, and happiness. He laments that no place on earth seems ready for Christ’s return, suggesting widespread failure to align with moral ideals.
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Jesus Christ
Earth
Prohibitionists form group to influence Texas governor vote
About forty prohibitionists gathered in Austin to organize an effort to tell Texans whom to elect as the next governor. The group plans to inform the public on political choices.
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Austin
Texas
Texans Guard Individual Political Freedom
The passage argues that when the time comes the people must decide for themselves and rejects self appointed dictators. It asserts Texans highly value individual political freedom and resist external control by both sides.
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Prise
Honest man turns to force when denied work
The piece argues self preservation drives crime when honest men cannot earn necessities. It claims laws fail when people lack means, and crime rises while authorities struggle to suppress it, risking public sympathy for crime.
Whittlers Bench Tales of Drunk Drives and Peanuts
Fencerail Smith jokes about kinship and luck as a peanut roaster burns. He recalls Sickleblade William and Pitchfork Johnson arguing on the road about prohibition and returning home so drunk their wives had to help them off their horses.
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Whittlers
Sickleblade
William
Pitchfork Johnson
Postwar Reflections on American Character and Perceived German Views
The passage contemplates how after the war a German, taught to view Americans as hogs, might return home convinced that Americans are the finest breed of swine. It presents a critique of wartime depictions and questions the impact on postwar attitudes.
Young American soldiers urged to face battle with grit
The piece argues that allied prisoners and heavy casualties occur in war. It stresses that American volunteers must not expect a picnic, cites veterans of 1861 and 1865, and asserts the current generation should prove its valor like those forebears. It calls for pride and sacrifice if American troops go to Europe.
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Nincompoop
Lee
Grant
Mizzoury
Manastes
Appomatox
Gettysburg
Shilo
Europe okays sending German prisoners to America rally
An article argues that sending German prisoners to the United States would benefit both nations. It contends prisoners would be better fed clothed and treated here than in Europe and that many would prefer to stay after peace. It urges Americans to focus on useful effort and curb agitation to prevent price manipulation.
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Europe
America
France
England
Miss Vance Hardy Hosts Club Afternoon Play
Last Thursday the 42 club met at Hefley Heights with four tables of players. Hostess Miss Vance Hardy and Miss Louise Gillon served a two course menu including pressed chicken tongue buttered sandwiches ice tea crackers ice cream and white cake. Members and guests included Mesdames Baskin Wilson McBermott Harvey Thomas Burns Black and Adams among others.
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42 Club
Hefley Heights
Louise Gillon
Mesdames
Roy Baskin
Dave, Wilson
Charlie McBermott
Mack Harvey
Clara Thomas
Mary Burns
Memie Black
Sallie Kate
Mepeony
Jean Adams
Buck
Patient Mr Slaughter at Ben Arnold Sanitarium
Mr Slaughter of Ben Arnold is a patient in the Sanitarium according to local notices.
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Mr. Slaughter
Ben Arnold
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Cameron, Texas
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Gunter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
Percy Tyrrell
Mgr
Sebesta
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Santa Fe
H. W. Graves
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