How to Help Win the War Seed Drive and Offers
Government requests seed and nut shell charcoal for gas masks. Citizens urged to gather peach prune plum apricot date brazil nut hickory and butternut seeds or shells, clean and free of debris, and deliver to local Red Cross or business partners. Also ads note low prices on staples at Higginbotham Bros Reese Jewelry Store and promotions for watches clocks diamonds and reading glasses. The piece ends with a teaser on oil drilling and becoming a millionaire via proven fields once wildcats.
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Red Cross
Germany
France
Mortgage Your Future for Liberty Bonds
A wartime appeal urges citizens and farmers to buy Liberty Bonds regardless of current finances. It argues that funding the war cannot rely on past or present savings and that mortgaging future earnings is necessary. The piece stresses personal sacrifice, debt, and disciplined investment to support the nation.
Oil Rush Sweeps Comancheprompting Hotel and Chamber Plans
The Comanche oil rush draws many oil men and investors, filling hotels and prompting talks of upgrading facilities. R E Coleman notes potential brick hotel expansion near the Colonial as the town eyes broader development. A strong Chamber of Commerce is planned to attract companies and allied industries to support oil growth and overall progress.
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Comanche
R. E. Coleman
Colonial
Chamber of Commerce
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Liberty Loan as rent to safeguard family and homeland
A wartime urging explains Liberty Loans as mandatory savings for everyone. It argues premiums resemble rent and taxes, ensuring protection from seizure and funding national defense. Consistent saving turns loans into a steady personal expense and duty to country.
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Aurange
Prices for Men’s Clothing Items in Local Sales
The listing details men’s heavy gray socks no longer on market at any price heavy Union Suits Mole skin pants best book fold ginghams with prices 15¢ 15¢ 1.50 2.50 2.50 500 units note.
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D. Hurt
W. M. Scott
O. D. Henley
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Geo. Smith
E. B. Garrett
Hill Huddleston
Wm. Reese
W. B. Holland
Round Table
Will Robinson
Denman
T. M. Robertson
Pool
Jesse Purvis
D. S. Jennings
W. J. Brisco
Sam
Belle of Wichita
Arm & Hammer
Hippo Washington
Health Club
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