Gatesville Boy Killed in Action
Washington lists nine Army casualties including Lieutenant Frank B. Garrett of Gatesville Texas Privates Felix Dolese Jr of Albemarle Louisiana and Joe Pier of Crowley Louisiana The rest of the text presents unrelated humorous quips about marriage secrecy and a horse’s sense.
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Washington
Frank B. Garrett
Gatesville
Texas
Felix Dolese Jr
Albemarle
Joe Pier
Crowley
Qualified Notaries for Bosque County
Last week Bosque County named many new notaries public across towns including Coyote Mosheim Valley Mills Meridian Walnut Springs Clifton and more. The list includes numerous individuals such as D J Cutbirth W H McClentock Jas G Simms and P L Johnston along with many others from the communities. A closing line offers an unrelated adage about a girl learning to live without a certain man by marrying him.
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Bosque County
Coyote
D. J. Cutbirth
W. H. McClentock
Mosheim
Jas. G. Simms
P. L. Johnston
Steiner
W. C. Pallmyer
Crawfills Gap
A. C. Grimland
3. L. Huse
Kopperl
J. T. Davis
S. A. Caruthers
Basil Bryant
Morgan
Frank Frazier
J. T. Craven
S. J. Covey
G. C. Martin
Iredell
Arthur E. Harroun
Mrs
A. L. Breeding
W. V. Jones
W. H. Sadler
M. G. Tucker
Valley Mills
Chas. E. Dansby
R. G. Nowlin
M. H. Richards
W. S. Turner
Wm. H. Wilson
Meridian
R .S. Clemant
W. R. Taylor
C. G. Bronstad
N. T. Wallace
J. O. Jenson
T. J. Wilson
A. C. Brandes
Mrs. Millie Solberg
E. L. Boston
Tyler Commercial College Endorsed for Government Civil Service
A 1918 notice praises Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas for shorthand and typewriting courses and notes Tyler is listed for Civil Service examinations. It urges graduates to consider government work and offers free catalogue requests while highlighting the nationwide Tuesday exam schedule and possible local tests.
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Washington
D. C
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texaas
Department Service
Commission
Martin A. Morrison
Washington, D. C
Texas
Civil Service
C. A. Davis
Uncle Sam
Coryell County Oil Wells Drilling Near Gatesville
Bene dum and Trees with Pittsburg partners drill four Coryell County wells. Keystone Texas Oil Company operates 11 miles west of Gatesville on the J S Clark farm. Buckeye Mid Texas plans on G A Strickland ranch 17 miles southwest. Columbia Texas Oil orders a derrick with two carloads of casing on W K Sadler ranch 17 miles south.
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Gatesville
Texas
Benedum & Trees
Pittsburg
Coryell County
Keystone Texas Oil Company
J. S. Clark
G. W. Carlyle
Buckeye Mid Texas Oil Company
G. A. Strickland
John Winn
Columbia Texas Oil Company
W. K. Sadler
William Cornwall
Boeze is Not a Good Cure
A column advises against giving whiskey for colic and stomach ache. It warns that alcohol is a mistaken remedy and recommends seeking medical help or using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy instead.
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Ames Iowa Intelligencer
Chamberlain
Subtle insult: “Oh, he means well” as cruel putdown
A critique argues that labeling a man as well meaning hides true intent. The phrase is highlighted as a common, patronizing snub used to undermine credibility while delivering no direct accusation.
No business wearing transparent skirts, readers warn
A comment accuses many girls of wearing transparent skirts. The statement frames the issue as a public concern about apparel appropriateness.
A man seldom thinks seriously of marriage until some girl
A reflective quote notes men often delay marriage until romance has already taken hold, implying a change of heart occurs after a partner is involved. The line emphasizes the idea that commitment often shadows desire until enough emotion prompts action.
Exploiting Texas Convicts Began Profitable Schemes
A Texas inquiry reports lawyers and outside interests often extract 50 to 500 dollars from convicts or relatives to obtain pardons or furloughs, with many lawyers failing to file petitions. The investigation criticizes dilapidated prison facilities and urges funding for a unified modern system under oversight.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
A. O. Beard
H. B. Lee
State Prison Commission
Beard
Lee
W. P. Hobby
Board of Pardon Advisers
A Mother's Day Letter From Sayn Germany 1919
A May 11 1919 note from Sayn Germany recalls a mother’s son who died in service for his country. The letter honors his sacrifice for honor freedom and liberty of home and country.
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Sayn
Germany
Brittian
The Bravest Battle in Silent Woman’s War
Poem reflect on mothers as the bravest fighters, waged not with guns but within the heart. It honors women who endure, bearing the burden from birth to death, unseen but faithful like a bridge of stars. Joaquin Miller portrays the quiet, lifelong battles of mothers.
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Mothers of Men
Joaquin Miller
Wisler Finds Relief From Indigestion With Free Sample
In 1909 William B Wisler of Douglassville Pa recalls an indigestion attack that left him feeling gloomy. A free sample of Chamberlains Tablets arrived by mail and after trying them he bought a package and has not suffered a similar attack since.
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Mr. Wisler
Chamberlain
Wm. B. Wisler
Douglassville
June Bride Keeps Quiet Now Women Will Demand More Later
A witty line notes that a June bride agrees with all now because a year later she may demand more. The remark plays on changing expectations in marriage dynamics.
Hairy woman wears hat indoors. bald man removes hat
A social rule reverses expectations as a woman with four feet of hair is expected to keep her hat on indoors, while a bald headed man is anticipated to remove his hat. This contrast highlights quirky etiquette norms guiding headwear behavior at the gathering.
Local Gossip Sparks Eyebrows Over Neighbor Man
A neighbor rumor circulates about a man in the community whose behavior provokes indignation among women and leads them to question whether his wife notices his actions. The chatter highlights social tensions and community scrutiny.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Instant Itch Relief
If you have the itch, don't scratch. It does not cure and causes bleeding. Apply Ballard's Snow Liniment gently to the affected parts. It relieves itching instantly and a few applications remove the cause and aim for a permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.
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Ballard
Treatment at Home Promises Health with RICH-TONE
A cabinet-card ad touts RICH-TONE with full directions on each bottle and claims it builds health at home. It cites a well known lady under medical care improving health and urges readers to secure Power and Punch in GOOD HEALTH with a dollar purchase at PRICE & STUART, Druggists.
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Price & Stuart
German peace terms circulated in neutral countries
Copenhagen reports the German government circulating the full text of the peace terms in German English and French. The volumes are displayed in Scandinavian bookstores and issued by the German admiralty printing establishment. A stray sentence notes a quirky observation about a hen and a door knob.
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Copenhagen
German Admiralty Printing Establishment
Land Posting Notice to Hunters and Fishermen
Public notice warns that land is posted and hunting or fishing are prohibited with penalties under law. The message also includes a quoted motivational line about people's failure to act.
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A. C. Ladlam
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Wichita
Belle OF Wichita
Gatesville Boy
J. N. Hill
Danse Brothers
YOY Fort
Clifton, Texas
United States Civil Service Commission
Clifton Mill & Elev. CO
N. R. Morgan
Standefer Bros
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