War letter from France compares U S progress with France
WRANK SCHOW writes from Champagne near Le Mans on November 21 1918 to his sister Zenobia. He describes travel across France cites England and France customs and contrasts French progress religion and age wuth U S 1868. He notes cathedrals castles and limited French pronunciation while sharing family history and wartime observations.
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le Mans
Champagne
England
France
United States
Germany
Paris
Week's Meeting at the Baptist Church
The Church and Pastor open a week's meeting starting Sunday morning with nightly sermons and daily 3 pm prayer meetings in homes led by the Ladies' Aid. The aim is to join southern churches in observing a week of Prayer as the New Year begins in spiritual preparation. All Christians are invited. J A Kidd pastor.
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South
J. A. Kidd
Senior BYPU Organized at Baptist Church
A Senior BYPU will be organized at the Baptist church at 6:00 p m Sunday evening. Officers will be elected and the work outlined for the future.
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The
Baptist Church
Letter Home From The Front Sealed With Christmas Wishes
A soldier writes of life in England and France praising the New Zealanders and Australians who resemble Americans in looks and conduct. He notes foggy weather, appreciates his limited contact, and hopes to be home by Christmas while mentioning a cold and no illness since enlisting.
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England
Scandinavian Lutheran Church Sunday services and meeting
The Scandinavian Lutheran Church schedules Sunday School next Sunday at 10:00 and English service at 11:00. Adults Bible class and the annual church business meeting follow on Monday at 2:00, with catechumens meeting Tuesday at 3:00. Pastor Theo Lerud extends a cordial welcome.
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Cathecumens
Theo
Lerud
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Activities
Sunday schedule lists 10 a. m. Sunday School 11 a. m. Sermon 3 p. m. Junior League. Wednesday 7 p. m. Prayer meeting and choir practice. George F. Kornegay serves as pastor.
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George F. Kornegay
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule
The Presbyterian Church lists 9 45 Sunday School 11 00 Preaching 6 15 Christian Endeavor 7 00 Preaching and 7 15 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting.
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Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Rabbit shipping industry grows on the plains
The Western Country sees a rising rabbit shipping trade this winter with demand from the East. Prices reach $1.50 per dozen as dealers from Lubbock report purchases and shipments totaling 25,000 rabbits. The activity supports local business and ammo sellers while reducing farm pests.
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Lubbock
City funds gutter project and water gauges plan
The City Council approves a 5 by 10 foot concrete dip gutter for private and public driveways to drain water with a cost not exceeding $10, funded 50 50. Two new water gauges will be installed to monitor storage tank pressure. Mayor Oscar J. Rea urges citizen cooperation as Clifton pushes improvements in 1919.
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Miller
Vaughn
The
Insurance Commission
Clifton
Oscar J. Rea
Clifton Record and The Dallas News deal details
A one year arrangement between The Clifton Record and The Dallas News costs 1.75 dollars. This partnership covers a full year of newspaper delivery or access to both publications. The exact terms and calendar dates are not specified in the fragment.
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Clifton Record
The
Dallas News
Letter From Sgt Johnny Bakke Safe Over There
Sergeant Bakke writes from Belgium after the November 11 armistice, noting no big guns, a final drive, and his happiness to return home. He recalls hunger for biscuits with syrup, cold weather, and thanks his family while praising Belgian celebrations and American soldiers. He mentions Spanish Flu in the U.S. and anticipation of homeward travel.
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Belgium
Mama
Papa
Travis
States
Sheep and Goat Growers Association Meeting Set
The Bosque County Sheep and Goat Growers Association will meet at Clifton on Friday January 10 1919. Owners or prospective owners of sheep or goats are urged to join and help push the work. Speakers include H L McKnight M W Coll of College Station and County Demonstrator Eaton.
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Bosque County
Sheep and Goat Growers Association
Clifton
H. L. McKnight
M. W. Coll
College Station
Eaton
Oscar J. Rea
Resolutions of Condolence for Ar villa Phinney
The Clifton Record notes resolutions from her schoolmates expressing heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. The class approves sending copies to the family and printing the resolutions in the Clifton Record. Committee members Willie Mae Hill Callie Mae Garrett Eddie Mae Parks sign the remarks.
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Arvilla Phinney
Clifton Record
Willie Mae Hill
Callie Mae Garrett
Eddie Mae Parks
Lost stock on Jeff Biffle farm near Brezos bridge
Brown mare and black colt missing from C A Dennis Whitney Texas property near Brezos bridge. Last seen about six weeks ago. Reward offered one thousand dollars for information leading to recovery.
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Jeff Biffle
Brezos Bridge
C. A. Dennis
S. 1
Whitney
Texas
Message from Sgt Bakke to kin in wartime letter
The writer signs as Sgt J A Bakke of Company A 360 Infantry AEF, expressing hope for more time and well being and sending love to all. He notes feeling better and sends regards from the front lines with American Expeditionary Forces.
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J. A. Bakke
Co. A. 360 Infantry
American Expeditionary Forces
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Mitchell& Lewis CO
Racine
Wis
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REA & Co
Clift cC
Wrank Schow
Sister
Zenobia
Record
Bosque
E. S. Parks
Observer
Clifton, Texas
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Mtorr Nneene
Sgt
Johny Bakke
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