Knighthood Is in Flour Again in Texas Wheat War
Apr 5 to Jun 1 1918 Texas goes wheatless as a voluntary war measure with Peden informing Hoover that the state will maintain a wheatless basis to aid the war effort. Retail stocks are reserved for babies and invalids while grocers report broad support. Knight hood is in flour again.
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Texas
Peden
Washington
Richard Cour d’Lion
Robin Hood
Elaine
Arthur
France
Herbert Hoover
The
Action of Texas
Pershing
Bankers urge Texans to buy Thrift and War Savings Stamps
Howell Smith of McKinney, president of the Texas Bankers Association, urges banks to stock and sell Thrift and War Savings Stamps. He argues stamp purchases bolster patriotism, personal prosperity, and bank deposits, citing England's thrift campaign as a model. He says bankers who avoid selling stamps hinder community prosperity.
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Howell Smith
McKinney
Texas Bankers’ Association
National War Savings Committee
Mr. Smith
Texas
Lone Star
England
Call for Women to Enter Nursing Service
The Bureau of Nursing Service urges women to enroll in nursing training amid wartime demand. Training shortened to two years with ages 18 to 45 now eligible, generous hospital programs, and no tuition in most schools. Addresses for information provided to join a vital public health and war effort.
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Bureau of Nursing Service
Red Cross
United States Army
War Department
Womanhood of America
Red ‘Cross
Lyda Anderson
Nursing Service
Railway Exchange
St. Louis
Wear Your Red Cross Button
The piece urges wearers to display the Red Cross lapel button as a symbol of unity with 22 million Americans aiding the war effort. It mass promotes patriotism, humanity, and democracy, calling members privileged and to wear the white Red Cross button daily for visibility.
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Red Cross
United States
America
American Red Cross
Junior Red Cross Salvage Drive to Raise Funds
Waste materials with market value are being salvaged by junior Red Cross chapters in the Southwestern Division. The program lists tin foil collapsible toothpaste tubes jewelry and metals for melting and resale with proceeds benefiting the auxiliary. Each unit handles collection and delivery while chapters assist as needed.
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Red Cross
Bureau of
Mem
J. H
Bakers Misinterpret Food Administration Substitutes Rule
Food Administrator Peden warns bakers against misreading the April amendment on substitutes. The rule requires 1 pound of substitutes for every 2 pounds of wheat flour, meaning 25 percent substitutes to 75 percent flour. Correct interpretation is 25 pounds substitutes to 75 pounds flour, not 39 1/? percent.
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United States Food Administration
Peden
War Savings Stamps Drive Calls for Local Quota
County leaders urge residents to buy War Savings Stamps as a morale booster and financial support measure. A Thrift Card campaign promotes personal purchases over decorative pins, emphasizing practical patriotism and community contribution.
War Savings Stamps Rallying Call to Support Soldiers
If we win our fight at home our soldiers will win theirs in France. Save wisely and invest in Thrift and War Savings Stamps to serve the country effectively.
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France
Record Catcher Sets Aerial Baseball Mark At 700 Feet
Corporal Michael A. Bessolo of the Crack Kelly Field aviation team caught a baseball hurled from an airplane at 700 feet, setting a world record. He used an outfielder’s glove and hails from Eagle Rock California. The feat surpasses prior drops by Charley Street and Billy Sullivan from the Washington Monument.
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San Antonio Texas
Michael A. Bessolo
Kelly Field Aviation
Eugene Bowers
Bessole
Charley Street
Billy Sullivan
Washington
Chicago
Washington Monument
Bessolo
Eagle Rock
Cal
To Prevent Belching Try Slower Eating and Champlain Tablets
To prevent belching adopt a regular habit of eating slowly and thoroughly masticate each bite. If belching occurs, take one of Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper.
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Chamberlain
Knight Returns to America After Wounds in France
First Lieutenant R E L Knight Jr who was wounded in France is detailed to return to the United States. A cablegram to his Dallas family says he will sail in two weeks. Knight was commissioned at Leon Springs and was among Dallas men who went to the western front. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R E L Knight of 2804 Maple avenue.
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Dallas
Texas
R. E. L. Knight Jr
France
America
Knight
Leon Springs
R. E. L. Knight
Maple Avenue
Farmers Warned to Prepare Tight Wagon Beds for Threshing
Under the new law it is required that all farmers who have grain and all others work for the thresher during threshing season must have tight wagon beds to prevent grain loss. See that wagons are in good repair, says J. R. Palmer, thresherman.
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J. R. Palmer
Thresherman
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Teaches Women Cure
Thousands of Texas women report relief from ailments through Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The temperance remedy, sold in tablet and liquid form, claims to heal backache headaches and nervousness without alcohol or narcotics. Ingredients are printed on the package with Dr W M Pierce of the Buffalo Medical and Surgical Institute listed for trial requests.
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Texas
Dr. Pierce
W. M. Pierce
Foals Ge and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N
Reader Letters Endorse Doctor Pierce Remedies
Advertisements feature testimonials from Texas readers praising Doctor Pierce remedies. Mrs Hannah Newsome and Mrs D T Faves report cures for "woman's disease" after using Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription and noting available medical advice without charge.
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Kerens
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Invalids
Mas
D.T. Faves
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