Letter of condolence for Selmer Jorgenson's death in action
Pvt. J. M. Jorgenson of Hg. Co. 360th Infantry writes to a mother and family in Washington D. C. about Selmer who was killed by a machine gun bullet near Bantheville France on November 1 during the Meuse Argonne operations. He shares personal memories, the last words Selmer spoke, and expresses sorrow, sympathy, and reflection on duty.
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Washington, D. C
Selmer
Co. K
Torval
Meuse Argonne
Verdun
Bantheville France
Amart
Bantheville
Capt. Freeman
Company K
Myrtle Johnson
America
Pvt
J. M. Jorgenson
Hg. Co
Meridian Weekly Spicy News Items
Local land deed transfers list multiple parcels in Cranfill Gap Walnut Springs Kopperl Iredell and Wal nut Springs with values from 10 to 1500 dollars plus two marriage licenses and brief notes on recently discharged servicemen including Barrel Ward Wallace Duncan and Captain Leonard Robertson returning home from service with Camp Grant Illinois
Norse News Pauses For Spring Grain Hopes And Local Moves
Norse Texas reports bright sunshine and vivid green grain fields signaling a bountiful crop. Belford Colwick returns home from service in France with honorable discharge. Dr Owee J Colwick of Dallas visited J N Colwicks. Alfred M Colwick wintering in New York City. Mrs Online Reierson, 89, passes away at the Orbecks home. Theo.
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Norse
Texas
Belford Colwick
France
Owee J. Colwick
Dallas
J. N
Piano Tuning and Garden Seeds Ad
Piano tuning and repair services offered by D. B. Ray with references from musicians and experts. Located at Star Route Clifton Texas, contact by phone 188 or address on file. Also promoting J. N. Hill garden seed onions sets and seed potatoes. Friday or Saturday phone availability.
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D. B. Ray
Star Route
Clifton
Texas
Meridian Social News Highlights Visitors and Returns
Ensign Elmo Alexander returns home after months at sea with his discharge. Mrs. Lelia Pace of Waco visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Standefer. Jim Harris, Will Cunningham, and Van Wilson from Iredell stop in Meridian early in the week. J. L. Bird of Walnut Springs visits Tuesday. Jim Forson Tom C. Parks and John M. Grimland from Clifton in Meridian early week. Wallace Sparks of Coyote visits Meridian first of the week. John and Ole Kingness of Norse on business Monday. Charles Dansby of Valley Mills in Meridian Monday. Bud Shafer Ed Hill and Claud Hill from India Tuesday morning their Hotok aff some dira. Miss Vada Romisie among the few
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Elmo Alexander
Deep Blue Sea
Lelia Pace
Waco
J. W. Standefer
Jim Harris
Will Cunningham
van Wilson
Iredell
Meridian
J. L. Bird
Walnut Springs
Jim Forson
Tom C. Parks
John M. Grimland
Clifton
Wallace Sparks
Coyote
John
Ole Kingness
Norse
Charles Dansby
Valley Mills
Bud Shafer
Ed Hill
Claud Hill
India
Vada Romisie
Floral Agency Ad Paraingles Bell Floral Co. offerings
A short classified ad from a period newspaper announces agents for the Bell Floral Co. offering cut flowers and designs with prompt attention and 24 7 order handling, inviting callers to contact the Clifton Mercantile Co. for service.
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Bell Floral Co
Secretary Glass Warns Newspapers Of Liberty Bond Swindlers
Secretary Glass warns newspaper publishers and the public about swindlers exploiting Liberty Bonds by advertising high prices. He cites cases reviewed by the Department of Justice and Treasury, urges careful vetting of advertisers, and urges selling only to reputable banks and institutions at high market value. He pledges enforcement under the law to protect bond owners and asks publishers to aid in stopping these schemes.
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Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Stray Hereford Bull Reported Missing in Texas
Stray notice states a Bald Faced Hereford bull, about six weeks missing, from White Ranch Route 1 Cl Texas. Walter A. Golden is asked to be notified if anyone knows the animal’s whereabouts.
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White Ranch
Walter A. Golden
Route 1
Texas. An
For Sale Good Gentle Family Buggy
For sale a good gentle family buggy with horse or will trade for cat. Address to I. M. Solberg in Clifton Texas.
Dr Burgess to Visit Clifton for Eye Care
Eye ear and nose specialist Dr Will M Burgess will be with Dr Collins at Clifton on Wednesday February 19 for glasses fitting. One pair fitting offered.
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Will M. Burgess
Collins
Clifton
That Terrible Headache Periodic Attacks Warning
If you suffer headaches with nausea vomiting and a sallow complexion you may get quick relief by taking Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for biliousness. Observing directions with each package could help prevent future attacks.
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Chamberlain
Clifton Produce Company Weekly Prices Ad
Unclear OCR advertises weekly price lookups for fryers and other items. Mentions Unese prices posted the day papers come from the press. Concludes with business note for Clifton Produce Company.
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Fryers
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J. K. McSpadden
Clifton, Texas
Meridian Weekly
A. RB. Ellis
A. B. Elms
Kopperl
J. E. Harris
A. L. Harris
Mollie L. Jacobs
John S. Jacobs
Richard Nagard
Barrel Ward
Port Arthur
Wallace Duncan
Alabama
Leonard Robertson
Camp Grant, Il
Clifton Rubber Company
J. N. Hill
Clifton Mercantile Co
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Mrs. C. Seeaecess
Clifton Markes
Standefer Brothers
Glass
Carter Glass
the Treasury
I. M. Solberg
Clifton, Tex
Clifton Produce Company
Just
Paar
John E. Swenson
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