Bankersmith Community Notes From April 1918
In Bankersmith April 3 1918 Mr and Mrs Hy Klinksiek took a car trip to visit their son Hugo at Camp Bowie with Chas Enderlin Jr returning last week. Louis Klinksiek's pneumonia improves. Nearby families relocate visit and health updates accompany local news including hospital stays births and gatherings with multiple names and places such as Floresville San Antonio Fredericksburg and Comfort.
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Hy. Klinksiek
J. Worth
Hugo
Camp Bowie
Chas. Enderlin Jr
Louis Klinksiek
Klemme
Colorado
Otto Cowan
Robt. Johnson
Floresville
Theo. Hohenberger
Chas. Haufler
San Antonio
Chas. Wagner
Haufler
John Kasper
Hermann Hoffmann
Alf. Doebbler
Fredericksburg
Edwin Hohenberger
Johnny Sauer
Hy. Sauer
Santa Rosa Hospital
Johnny
Paul Hohenberger
Aug. Gellermann
Alma
Chas. Hohenberger
Alf. Knopp
John Knopp
Clara Gellermann
Alf. Rausch
Rausch
Keidel
Guadalupe River
Ernst Feller
Julius Tatsch, Jr
Max Enderlin
A. Hausler
Cain City
Hy. Enderlin
Ernc Feller
Chas. Klinksick
Reinhard Enderlin
Otto Tatsch
Ed. Hohenberger
Wm. Wetz
Little Son
Comfort
Emil
Arthur Schlueter
Benno Hohenberger
Drive By Austria On Italy Ex pected By General Maurice
London reports Maj. Gen. F B Maurice says indications of an Austrian attack on Italy are forming and may develop soon. He notes German losses in the last fortnight exceed Allied losses and foresees more large battles on the western front as April begins. He warns Germany concentrates effort on western campaigns while Britain and allies still lead in air and manpower.
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Associated Press
London
Italy
F. B. Maurice
War Office
Maurice
Somme
Mau‘yice
Western Front
Furlough Regulations For Farm Work Issued
International News Service reports the War Department issued furlough regulations for enlisted men to work on farms. Furloughs depend on boosting agricultural production and must not hinder military training. Leaves are short, unpaid except for war risk and Liberty bond payments, and may be granted to those willing to work if travel time stays under twenty four hours. Telecommunication use is allowed to enable furloughs.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
War Department
Wisconsin Senator Victory Reported Confers to Lenroot
Milwaukee April 3. Joseph Davies Democratic candidate for United States Senate sent a message to Irvine Lenroot Republican candidate congratulating him on his election after yesterday's result.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph Davies
United States
Irvine L. Lenroot
Women’s Red Cross Clothing Drive for War Refugees
The Woman’s Department urges durable new garments for French and Belgian refugees, prioritizing dark outer fabrics and heavy undergarments. Patterns and orders through Red Cross chapters at 817 North Broadway, St. Louis, list McCall designs for children and adults, emphasizing lawn and muslin materials, with instruction to avoid secondhand items.
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Red Cross
Woman’s Department
Ters
North Broadway
St. Louis
McCall
Giris
Bureau of Supplies
Edmund F. Brown
Southwestern Division
Railway Exchange
Army Camps Ordered to Use Red Cross Services
Secretary of War Baker issues a mandatory order directing commanders of camps and cantonments nationwide to utilize the services and supplies of the American Red Cross, recognizing its vital role in supporting the war effort.
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RED Cross
America
Baker
United States
Aviation dept leases farm near Hondo for fuel and repair station
Government aviation officers signed a lease for the W. A. Schmitt farm on the edge of Hondo to serve as a fuel supply rest and repair station for the aviation service for the duration of the war. The lease will close four saloons in Hondo and three in D Hanis and one in Duniay within the ten mile zone.
Taft Urges Law Over Mob Violence in Spies Case
Muskogee Oklahoma April 2 William Howard Taft former president declares spies should be court martialed and punished but law should be obeyed condemning mob violence. In Sioux Falls South Dakota April 3 trial of former U S Senator R F Pettigrew on espionage act counts ordered held in abeyance due to illness delaying next day’s proceeding. Pettigrew was indicted after a controversial interview given to a local newspaper last year.
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Associated Press
Muskogee
Okla
United States
William Howard Taft
iBy Associated Press
Sioux Falls
R. F. Pettigrew
South Dakota
J. D. Eliott
Pettigrew
Red Cross access to commanders nationwide disclosed
The text states that commanders will generally use the Red Cross as needed and the Secretary of War's order has been sent to all commanders across the United States.
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Red Cross
Secretary of War
United States
Great Demonstration in Turin for Red Cross Ambulances
A large Turin demonstration marked the departure of the fourth unit of the American Red Cross. Twenty five ambulances formed the contingent as crowds cheered, bands played American music, flowers were laid on the vehicles, and soldiers gave military honors to the departing unit.
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Turin
American Red Cross
United States
Italy
War talk and draft clashes echo across towns
A Newspaperman quotes a Socialist candidate J O Bental urging immediate war exit from Minneapolis April 3. In Cedar Rapids Ernest Meir is found guilty of espionage with sentence deferred. In Sulphur sixty men shave Rev H Capers head after he boasted he would not cut hair until Germany wins. Capers tried previously on obstructing selective service. jury failed to reach verdict and he remains out on bail for Tulsa trial April 10.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
J. O. Bental
United States
Muskogee
Oklo
Capers
United States District Court
Tulsa
Insurance coverage tops 90 percent of U S troops
War risk insurance has been written totaling over 11 billion dollars for more than 1.5 million military and naval personnel. The average policy is about 9000 dollars, with minimum 1000 and maximum 10000. In Alexandria Alabama on April 3 a restau rant employee accused of pro German remarks was lashed with tar and feathers by a crowd, then forced to shout anti Kaiser sentiment.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Mogee
Ala
Government seizes Bull Durham cigarette output
New York April 3 government has taken over the entire output of the Bull ham cigarette tobacco produced by the American Company at its Durham North Carolina factories. The move directs supply to American troops abroad and the government will pay the same price as for domestic goods.
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Associated Press
New York
Durham
N. C
Gove
Card of Thanks for Lieutenant Louis J. Jordan
Deep gratitude is expressed for the many kind words of sympathy after the death of beloved son and brother Lieutenant Louis J. Jordan who was killed in action on March something. The family notes letters from far and near lightened their grief and especially thanks the State Legislature for the memorial resolution and Fredericksburg High School faculty and students for their sympathy resolutions.
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Louis J. Jordan
Mareh St
Fredericksburg High School
Election Notices Listing Rates and Districts
The notice outlines publishing rates for campaign announcements in this newspaper. It mentions Judicial or Senatorial Districts and Representative Districts with reference to counting words and per issue charges. It appears as a fragmented advertisement for election notices.
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Lounef
District Attorney Announces Candidacy in Texas 33rd Judicial District
The District Attorney for the 33rd Judicial District of Texas announces candidacy in the Democratic primary. Mitch Jo of San Saba County seeks the office under party sponsorship.
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33Rd Judicial of
Texas
Mitch Jo
San Saba Co
Private Nurse Ruby Gaines Available at Mrs Lambert's Home
Miss Ruby Gaines formerly of Lambert's Sanitarium offers private nursing services and can be reached at Mrs Lambert's home by calling 192 Ne.
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Ruby Gaines
Lambert’s Sanitarium
Candidate Announces Run for Gillespie County Clerk
A. D. Sta hy announces candidacy for district clerk in Gillespie County for the November election.
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Gillespie County
A. D. Stahy
Gillespie Announces Candidacy for Sheriff Tax Collector
A formal declaration from Elee Alfred announces candidacy for the Gillespie office of Sheriff Tax Collector. The filing signals intent to run under the party or organization named in the notice.
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Gillespie
Elee
Alfred
Fragmentary note hints at a meeting or gathering
The readable bits show names like Leo and references to a party and visitors. Details missing prevent clear reconstruction of event, date, or location.
Unclear fragmentary note at home visit
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places. lacks clear event or outcome to summarize a coherent news item. Reads like a stray note with partial names such as Weeks Jacob Petsch Meier and Frede. No verifiable action, date, or location present.
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Geld
Bankersmith
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Wisconsin
Une Farmers Produce Co
the Red Cross
Women's Work Department
Hondo
Stehling Bros
The
Klaerner
Mary Aldeline Craig
Flora Briggs
Harry Schwarz
Frank Hanisch
Room
Zinsk Leo
Mr. Newbsitors
Gilbertonio
Jacob Petsch
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Ing-P
Lochti
Ant
Frede
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