Defense of Ferguson conscription record cited in Dallas
W. W. Nelms of Dallas submits a statement defending Governor Ferguson’s stance on conscription during WWI. He recalls the April 1917 Dallas loyalty mass meeting and Ferguson’s remarks, disputes over whether Texas would supply volunteers or rely on conscription, and the congressional vote that ultimately adopted conscription.
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W. W. Nelms
Dallas
James E. Ferguson
United States
Germany
M. M. Crane
Barry Miller
Tom Campbell
Texas
Palestine
Congress
National Guards
Crowder
War Department
Coliseum
Ferguson
Felix Robertson
Dallas News
Wilson
Military Committee of Congress
Washington Dispatch
General Pershing
San Antonio
Austin
Washington
House of Military Affairs
Champ Clark
House
Burleson
Father and son quarrel over a swearing boy
In a Harper's Magazine vignette a father demands discipline after learning Harry swore in the street. The mother intercedes while the father storms upstairs, trips, and the scene ends with a resigned remark that one lesson suffices.
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Harry
Richard
Harper's Magazine
Canadian Soldier Teases English Officer At Vimy Ridge
A Canadian soldier in the Vimy Ridge area refuses to salute an English officer. The officer protests and learns the man is Canadian. The officer complains Canadians give more trouble than the rest of the English army, to which the Canadian replies that Fritz thinks the same.
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Vimy Ridge
Cemetery Expansion Leaves Vicar Content
Archdeacon of London notes the church cannot always supply the right word in life. A vicar, after extending the burying ground, greets a widower with a cheerful condolence. He remarks, Our new cemetery seems to be filling up nicely.
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London
Hung Out On Her and Harvards in a Conversation
A garrulous mother praises her five year old son on a visit claiming he is going to the zoo. The hostess quips her own son will attend Harvard. A returning soldier recalls a POW tale about distributing eggs, prompting amused listeners in a railway carriage.
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Harvard
Bocie
Tommy
Stailey Corrects False Reports and Seeks Second County Clerk Term
Benton Stailey denounces rumors about his private life and draft status in a sworn affidavit. He asserts his record as County Clerk in Comanche County supports a second term and warns against political attacks by foes. He states he will serve if drafted and urges voters to judge by official performance, not scandal.
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Comanche County
Cir
Comanche
State of Texas
Benton
Stanley
Sam
Stailey
J. WH. McMillan, Co
Momancehe Co
Texas
Statley
Soldier killed after carriage door opened
A fragment from the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegram describes a scene where a man shouted that he killed one of the soldiers after opening a carriage door. The report provides minimal context and names.
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Pittsburg
Herb ine promotes cleansing and digestion in old ad
An antique advertisement touts HERBINE as a liver tonic that tones the stomach and purifies the bowels. It claims to improve mood by cleaning the body and sells for 50 cents through S. P. Smith.
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P. Smith
Adding Machine Paper Rolls in Stock and Shipments
The Chief Exponent offers adding machine paper in rolls in stock and ready to ship in any quantity from a single roll to a full case. Save money on every order.
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Comanche
E. C. Bozeman
Remedy for stomach distress Prickly Ash Bitters offered
The advertisement promotes Prickly Ash Bitters from The Wm. Reese Co. as a fast remedy for stomach and bowel disorders. It claims the dose prevents sickness and expense and notes a price of 1 25 dollars per bottle. Special agents are listed as The Wm. Reese Co.
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Wm. Reese Co
Notice on Dallas News price change to 80 cents per month
S C Findley announces the price of The Dallas News by carrier or mail rises to 80 cents per month from 75 cents.
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Dallas News
Carbon Papers in Stock by 8. 8. 8 Co Exclusive Brands
Local supplier advertises in stock 8. 8. 8S exclusive carbon papers. Emphasizes top grade and unique Chief Exponent line. Promotes sole supplier identity and product quality.
Marketing Hogs Boost Preserved Herds Claim
Steve Hoover of Mr. Pleasant Iowa reports starting to feed his herd of about 100 hogs with B A Thompsons Hog Powder over two months. He notes fifty hogs were sick but all recovered and are growing well. Product offered for sale by The Cash Store Comanche J W Carter Hasse and Stone Truett Proctor.
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Steve Hoover
Mr. Pleasant
Iowa
A. Thompson
Comanche
J. W. Carter
Hasse
Stone & Truett
Proctor
Announcement slate for district officers and counts
Announcements list candidates for district attorney G E Johnson S R Allen Gib Callaway district clerk A J Lloyd reelection for representative Co 8S Day C J Ler county judge H L Stewart Merton L Harris for county treasurer G Hamiliton Ruben Waldrop Rufus A Morton Mrs Mamie Nabers Franklin
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G. E. Johnson
Coryell
Coa
S. R. Allen
Hamilton
Gib Callaway
A. J. Lloyd
C. J. Ler
H. L. Stewart Merton L. Harris
Forco
G. ©. Hamilton Ruben Waldrop Rufus A. Morton
Mamie Nabers Franklin
Conway Visit With St Clair Parents Reported
Mr and Mrs Walter Conway of Shreveport Louisiana are visiting Mrs Conway s parents Mr and Mrs C P St Clair
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Walter Conway
Shreveport, la
Conway
C. Pe St. Clair
Malaria Pathogen Destroyed by Price We Mosquito Agent
A brief note states an agent named Price We destroys malarial germs carried by the malaria mosquito into the blood, outlining an early malaria control claim.
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Judge Nelms
Pershing
L. C. Smith No
Paul Tuggle
E. T. Wyatt
Gustine
Atwood Brothers
Higginbotham’s
B. R. Pinson
R. M. Clift
Eastland
Comanche Counties
J. W. Spratling
Wheeler St
Fort Worth
Knutson
Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
French & Hurlbut Brownwood
C. J. Lee
Fritz
Nux
Paris Smith
S. C. Findley
Bob McCampbell
John L. Peters
Cody L. Donaho
Benton CG
Jennie Garrett
Justice of Peace
J. D. Bonner
J. P. Graham
Derroll Benabers
W. A. Irby
ED Seay
H. Shockley
W. W. Hodges
Wile
E. N
Burl
Terry J. W. Woozencrafpt
Grove
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