School closes as pupils honor staff with program and prizes
Friday's term end featured a student program The Call of the Colors and a fruit supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Julian Johnson Local teachers Mrs R E Hickey Miss Estelle Cannon and Miss Velma Smedley were thanked Highlights include domestic science prizes Elmer Criswell Odessa Johnson and Alice Davis earned top awards during the exhibit
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R. E. Hickey
Estelle Cannon
Velma Smedley
Julian Johnson
Rule
Burley Stubbltefied
Watson
Fet&el
Bertha Robertson
Marvin Rudd
Marvin Spence
Goldthwaite
F. J. Spence
Spence
Este
Jack Cameron
Frank Lane
Paul Brewer
Comanche
Henry Williford
Roy Johnson
John Land
Beattie A
Mary
Leitha Hodges
Bond
Sam Davis
Otis Smedley
Lucile Livingston
Roy Spivey
Leland Stewart
Alma Hickey
Ranger
Elmer Criswell
Odessa Johnson
Alice Davis
Longtime Rural Carrier Marks Fifteenth Year on Route
On a Wednesday morning Rural Carrier G S Emert began his fifteenth year of continuous service on Route No 1 from Comanche. Established fourteen years ago on May first, Emert has missed only sixteen days due to sickness including mumps this winter, illustrating a steadfast dedication to his job.
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G. S. Emert
Comanche
Mr. Emert
Emert
All Kinds Field Seeds at Slider and Lacy’s
Local listing notes Slider and Lacy’s offering a full range of field seeds for farming needs. Includes varieties suited to regional crops and upcoming planting season.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Adding Machine Paper Rolls In Stock
The Chief Exponent states stock of adding machine paper in rolls available in any quantity from one roll. Offers cost savings on purchases and quicker shipments.
Frivolity German Stupidity at Newport Dinner
Senator Lodge ridiculed German conduct during the war at a Newport dinner. He mocked the idea of a defensive war and called Germans the "stupidest people" while sharing a long parable about a burglar and his apprentice to illustrate perceived German behavior.
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Lodge
Newport
Belgium
France
England
Farm Labor Problem Solved by Farm Trick
A Southwest native and a St. Louis traveler discuss malarial ague. The farmer jokes that when his man suffers fits of chills he ties a churn dasher to him and, to the surprise of all, the worker churns butter in fifteen minutes.
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St. Louis
Tno
New York Times
Not a word about the battle of the Mayne
A Detroit Free Press report quotes a soldier sworn to secrecy by military rule, refusing to reveal any details of the Mayne battle he witnessed or participated in. The exchange underscores strict discipline and imposed silence among personnel.
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the Mayne
Detroit Free Press
Politeness in the Army Musketry Lesson
A musketry officer and a non-commissioned officer in a local volunteer regiment clash over how to describe training. The sergeant outlines the process for his platoon starting with port arms for inspection and a later step described as a request, joking about offering chocolates.
Not Even Compensations in Odd Accident Tale
Mrs. Wilkins notes there are compensations for most things after a man named James was run over by a car. He reportedly smiled on the way to the hospital because a rake he carried punctured a tire, a detail remembered amid milestones.
Righteous Indignation and Domestic Banter
Dialogue snippets reveal Mrs Jones pondering infant wakefulness and Jones blaming heredity. Tommy questions his father's daily work at the office, asking how he knows when tasks are finished. The Boston Transcript captures a humorous family exchange.
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Jones
Boston Transcript
Tommy
Misguided Zeal at Guard Line Challenge
A colonel riding to camp at dusk encounters a night voice ordering halt and recognition. He dismounts despite believing no guard should be posted, grumbling at the breach of orders and vowing vengeance after advancing to be identified.
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Pismount
Encounter with a Sentry at Camp Dodge
A soldier confronts a sentry about his post after asking who posted him, the reply being that the guard is merely practicing. The scene unfolds in Camp Dodge, Iowa, from Army Y. M. C. A. No. 94 as cited in Judge.
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Bruce Cole
Army Y. M. C. A
Camp Dodge
Lowa
A Camoufleur and the Moorland Verger Scheme
A Cumberland clergyman rebukes a verger found skimming offertory. the verger finally reveals the coin was his own half crown stolen over fifteen years, a case recalled by the dean of Carlisle in a tale shared with humor.
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Carlisle
Cumberland
Imine
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
Not Encouraging Mr Mark Hambourg Delights London
London Tit Bits notes a humorous tale from pianist Mark Hambourg about finding a usable piano while on tour. In a small town he discovers an ancient instrument with hooks and asks to borrow it. The owner warns it cannot be played as is, prompting a shouted joke about its inside being in the garden.
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Mark Hambourg
London
Coliseum
Jim
All Kinds of Feed Stuff at Slider and Laccy’s
A local notice reports availability of diverse feed stuffs at Slider and Laccy’s store. Farmers and animal owners are advised to inquire in person for selections and pricing. The listing highlights animal feed options and related supplies at the shop.
Help win the war eat Corn Crackers
Promotional caption for Corn Crackers featuring Slider and Lacy urging readers to eat the product to support the war effort.
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Slider & Lacy
Foreclosures and title actions across district court docket
District Court entries show multiple judgments for plaintiffs in foreclosure of vendors lien and trespass to try title cases. Cases include Emerson Brantingham Imple ment Co. v Allsup on note and others against Shackelford Dudley and heirs. An Admiral Dewey Barnes matter seeks removal of disabilities as minor and a partition suit appoints commissioners. Grand Jury reported ten felonies and sixteen misdemeanors and adjourned April 30, 1918.
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S. E. Neely
Wm. Ellis
Emerson Brantingham Implement Co
Ophelia L. Allsup
Br.w. Fielder
R. M. Shackelford
J.B. Gray
Geo. W. Tinsley
Cure a Cold in One Day Promises
Advertisement claims LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine stops cough headache and cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and E W Groves signature appears on each box. Medical disclaimer not provided.
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E. W. Grove
That’s It Best Syrup In Town Ad
A wartime era ad touts That’s It syrup as the best in town from Slider and Lacy. It promotes a line of pocket knives with guarantees and urges readers to help win the war by eating corn.
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Slider & Lacy
Scrap iron wanted for two or three cars soon
Advert, rear of Todd Randall and Jennings Co in Pomp Carnes, offers 65 cents per hundred for scrap iron. Also notes all kinds of feed stuff at Slider.
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JUNK
Todd-Randall & Jennings Co
Shelf Hardware Line Highlighted at Lacy and Slider
A local ad touts a strong line of shelf hardware available at right prices from Slider and Lacy. The note emphasizes a versatile range and value for buyers.
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Slider & Lacy
Oil Leases Listed Between Parties and Companies
A series of oil lease transfers is recorded, naming buyers and sellers such as J. R. Burleson, Brewer, Sun Company, Texas Co, Producers Oil Co, and Frost, with assignments involving Pierce Lake Springstead, Mary Tidmore, L. Morton, J. Banks, and others in transactions across multiple entities. Each line notes a transfer from a individual or bank to a company or person indicating continued property rights in oil leases.
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J. R. Burleson
J. BE. Brewer
T. W. Bynum
K. N. Smith
J. B. Banks
Mary KE. Tidmore
Sun Co. L
M. Batton
Kate Porter
L. Hi. Cullum
R. O. Harvey
J. A. Evans
S. W. Richard
The True American Hero Kilpatrick to France
Oscar Kilpatrick of Stillwell Oklahoma departs for France as he serves as county surveyor. The Southwestern American notes Kilpatrick’s lineage, his readiness to defend allies, and his mastery of tracking and survival in wilderness. The article portrays him as a fearless fighter set to confront Kaiser with resolve.
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Oscar Kilpatrick
Stillwell
Mr. Kilpatrick
W. W. Kilpatrick
Comanele
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promoted as General Tonic
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the system for adults and children.
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Grove
We Will Fight for Liberty and Humanity
Excerpt from an advertisement declares the United States will fight for outraged women, crucified nuns, mutilated soldiers, innocent civilians, Belgium, France, England, and Italy, defending civilization against the Kaiser and his forces. It frames the war as a battle for rights, liberty, and religious values, pledging to continue the fight until Italy is saved, England is freed, France is liberty, and Germany is defeated.
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Germany
United States
Belgium
France
England
Italy
Man of Galilee
Hell
Galilee
Jesus Christ
Therm
Taxidermist E. C. Wells Displays At Carroll Drug
A Carroll display this week features taxidermist E. C. Wells showing mounted birds a leaping lark a weasel with prey and a squirrel posed beside a bunny. The local expert living near Sidney has trained in taxidermy for pleasure and demonstrates skilled craft.
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Carroll Drug Store
E. C. Wells
Mr. Well
Mr. Wells
Sidney
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Comanche Milling Co
Comanche, Texas
Cotton Grove
Proctor
Daisy
Comanche Creamery
G. W. Jessup
Frisco Depot
Camoufleur
Slider & Laccy’s
G. M. Luman
M. H. Ladd
Dora Greene
Texas
S. R. Rutherford
L. A. McDonald
J. W. Baggett
Fred W. Frost
Ellen E. Bryson
R. Thomas
A. L. Chaney
F. W. Frost
Martha Flannagan
J. A. Tannehill
First National Bank
J. M. Hayes
Producers Oil Co
R. F. Huter
Texas Co
M. Iu
Mary E. Thompson
W. D. Thomas
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Kaiser
Bill
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