Day at the Springs
A fragmented OCR line mentions a local event at springs with unclear details. The readable portion names a day and venue but lacks complete names, dates, or outcomes to specify the activity or participants.
23 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
1
A fragmented OCR line mentions a local event at springs with unclear details. The readable portion names a day and venue but lacks complete names, dates, or outcomes to specify the activity or participants.
The text lists contributors including Stella Ho Nom Vada and Annie Cone 7 a Carl Jewel and others aiding a society in San Antonio. It mentions Mrs L B Clegg and the Chaparrals society activities. A youth Maurice Plunaux is noted as having 24 American godmothers tied to the effort.
Tomorrow Saturday August 24 Texas holds seven candidate races in Wilson County including governor attorney general and lieutenant governor with withdrawals noted Senator Lattimore has no opponent Ladies vote in primary and Wilson County is urged to cast a strong ballot A Masonic Lodge gathering on August 17 honored District Deputy Joseph Ryan from San Antonio with refreshments after the evening program
Leopoldo Valdez, a Pullman Company employee and Bexar County recruit, is reported missing in action. Relatives live in Saspamco. his entry into the U S Army occurred last November through the Bexar County local board. He is the first from the county to be listed as missing in action.
Stockdale Tex Aug 21 word has reached here that two Stockdale men Lieutenants Elmore Hardin and Minter Womack have been wounded slightly on the western front. Lieut Hardin is the son of T Y Hardin a leading citizen of Stockdale and was in business at his home town before enlisting. Lieut Womack was principal of Stockdale High School for two years both are well known in Floresville and vicinity.
Floresville community notes the death of Mrs. McKenzie a devoted mother and Christian figure. Funeral held at her daughter's home led by Rev I J White with grave service by Rev A F Beddoe. Surviving children sisters and brothers listed in a personal obituary reflecting her kindness and sacrifice. Also reports Floresville men Leutens Seale and another Floresville recruit receiving promotions at Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Bowie amid ongoing training.
After a three week wait for word the 131st Field Artillery Battery of the 36th Division, known as Wilson-Karnes county Battery, arrived safely overseas. Cards from Floresville announced their safe arrival and local residents shared joy, with plans to hear from the men again.
County commissioners approve about $1,000 for Captain Carson’s cavalry company and a similar amount for Captain Ruhmann’s unit. The appropriation aims to support the most effective advance and meet the stated requests, reflecting ongoing military preparedness.
The readable fragment hints at grocery store price displays. No clear date, brand, or location is identifiable. Further text would be needed to confirm the exact store, items, and price details.
Sergeant John F. Hough, serving with American forces in France, writes from Cuero Texas about a night of bombardment and a brutal frontline advance. He recalls German bombing after Texans repelled attacks and notes German flyers struck a hospital, killing ninety four prisoners.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for their unselfish aid during our mother's last illness. Many offered service but had no opportunity to do more, and we are grateful for the support shown.
Auto casing found on the San Antonio Floresville road around August. Owner must prove property. P A Sammons Calaveras August 23 1941.
Washington D C Av Provost Marshal Gen grammar school graduates of Texas invited to volunteer for military service. After completing the course students will be assigned to military roles. Deadline noted as August 30.
Up to yesterday Floresville gins reported a total of 1781 bales ginned. Cotton seed brought 65.00 per ton, round bales fetched as high as 33 14 cents, square bales 32 1-2. Gins listed: Houston Lichnovsky Gin Co 265 square and 1330 round bales, Rogge & Goesch 435 bales, Wiseman Bros Gin 416 bales.
On August 10 Troop I held a vote to drill and barbecue at Range next Saturday. They marched from Runge to Runge Lumber Company yard where Runge residents served barbecue salads coffee and treats. The welcome was generous and the day is remembered fondly by the boys and their hosts.
An entry lists B Y P U program items including You ee in and Foreign cea SS Song I ll Go Where You Will Go Prayer Duet Bro and Mrs Beddoe Roll Call and Daily Bible references.
Sacks! Sacks! Sacks! Lieberman's Quality Store advertises buying 30 000 sacks of all kinds at once at a premium price. Will purchase any quantity. Readers are urged to bring sacks to the store for sale.
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