Texas potato aid meeting to aid marketing food supply
A bulletin from April 28, 1918 notes the Texas Food Administration will assist in marketing the Irish potato crop. Administrator Peden, with National Food Admin, will meet Wharton and Eagle Lake growers to discuss potato distribution and pricing. Conference times: Wharton 3 p.m. and Eagle Lake 8:30 p.m. Participants include Sam H. Dixon and R. McElree.
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Texas
Udon
Food Administration
Peden
Sam H. Dixon
R. ©. McElree
Federal Food Administration For
RE. W. Coles
Bureau of Markets of Texas
Wharton
Eagle Lake
Colorado
Brazos
Northwest
Messrs. Sherman
Lombard
United States of Markets
State Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Potato Grow- Lake District
Martin and Markets
McElree
Eagle
L. Terrell
Robert Fritz Engelhart
Colorado Valley
Brazos Valley
Lays
Howard
Letter from a Father: Soldier’s Death Honors Camp Travis
An April 29, 1918, letter from a grieving father praises Camp Travis officers and staff for their kindness to his son, George, a young infantryman. The father recalls furlough talks about fearless service, commends the officers as the best in the world, and asks they continue treating all soldiers so that fathers remain proud. He thanks the undertaking department for the respectful handling of his son's remains and notes the strong American spirit shown by the camp community.
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Gamp Travis
Jack
George
Undertaking Department
San Antonio Dames Hostess House at Camp Travis
The San Antonio Dames extended hospitality to soldiers and visitors at Hostess House Camp Travis. Local ladies listed include Mesdames Jarrett Bennett Negley Hyman Frost Hicks and Houston. The article notes aims to ease stays for relatives and visitors and mentions addresses for those interested. It also discusses military fly control and training instructions, plus a promotion in the 32nd Company for Charles Sehwarz to private first class for duties in supply and clothing.
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San Antonio
J. BK. Jarrett
J. M. Bennett
William Negley
Harry Hyman
H. Frost
F. M. Hicks
A.W Houston
Camp Travis
32Nd Co
Charles Sehwarz
Sehwarz
Reuse of binder twine world riddle in Food Administration
The United States Food Administration stresses saving binder twine and other fiber to conserve materials for meat production and war needs. It notes vast waste, limited recoverable units, and the desire for entirely mechanical conservation devices. Canada aims for 300 million pounds, and farmers are urged to save burlap rope and canvas. A table compares livestock and farm figures across nations, while Ford parts support appears at Kott's Garage.
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United States Food Administration
United States
Canada
Germany
New York
Food Administration
Local Scrap Dealer Ad In Old Wahrmund Building
Recycled goods buyer I Berman offers scrap iron rags sacks barrels and metals in all forms at the Old Wahrmund Building. Seeks beeswax and empty wooden containers for purchase.
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Tf I. Berman
Wahrmund
Packard Shoes Offer Dress Shoes at Reasonable Prices
Mens and young men are urged to remember Packard Shoes as best for wear with dress wear. Prices are advertised as reasonable at Burrier-Maier Co.
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Packard Shoes
Burrier-Maier Co
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Hasting
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ER. A. Peden
Taniae
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Fredericksburg
Hanisch & Payne
Willow City
J. F. Chaney
Jin Harper
O. A. McBeth
Jin Eckert
Lee & Son
Bank OF Fredericksburg
Ted
American Bankers’ Ass’2
Texas Bankers’ Ass
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Aponoh Gold
Rubert Koenneckf
Mrs. Fred. Walter
Elsa Walter
Fin
Temple D. Smith
Ad. Gold
Alb. Koennecke
O. Bierschwale
Val
Kolmeier & Klier CO
Henke Ier
99Th Division
U. S. A. Camp Travis
J. Kimbrough
Merchandise Albert
Kaeni’s Carage & Blacksmith Show
E. J. Koenig
Ally
Automobile Ac
Agency
Maxwell Au East Market Square
Tomobiles
Pa' In
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A. Peden
World Riddle
Bullen
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Holland
Ireland
France
Italy
Australia
Pattery
KOTT
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Martin
Cain City Garage
R. A. Striegler
Cain City
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Texas Bankers’ Association
American Bankers’ Association
Citizens Bank
Capitol
Alfred Vander Stucken
Oscar Krauskopf
WM. Bierschwale
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