Directors Meet at Klaerner's for Gillespie Fair Discussion
A meeting of the Directors of the Gillespie County Fair and Auction Co. is called at Klaerner's Opera House next Thursday to discuss holding a fair and other important matters. Also reported is an examining trial for disloyalty of J. S. Mayhall editor, with bond set at 3000 dollars. Julius Fritz, Camp Bowie serviceman, and family connections are noted, along with a wedding announcement and a new windmill regulator invention by Kolmete Co.
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Gillespie County Fair & Ment Co
Klaerner’s Opera
Harper Herald
Mayhall
Er Herald
A. W. Petineck
Julius Fritz
Camp Bowie
Apt. Frank
Oide
San
Kolmeier &O
Pressier
Kolmeteler Co
Bankersmith Kenda yalty League meeting notes
A report from Bankersmith describes a Saturday gathering at Mr Otans residence hosted by the Kendrick County League members. Several locals are noted as ill or recovering, with updates on Moldenhauer at the sanitarium and Enderlin Jr. under Dr Keidel care. Doebbier and a Cent building project are mentioned as moving forward. Rain improves outlook.
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Ting
Reffelt
Black Creek
Ericksburg
Enderlin Jr
Dr. Keidel
Doebbier
Tore
Doebbler
Cent
Disloyalty charges spark jail arrests in Texas county
Report covers a 'friendly' gathering at a Ger residence in northern county where Emil Kiefer and Klenner are jailed on seditious charges. A secret ser vice was involved. Other arrests expected as the case unfolds. Nearby in Oklahoma Syrians beaten after unrest at Spelter mile east. Miners attacked Sam Teneres. deputies rushed to calm crowd. Five men taken to Muskogee for holding.
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Express
Tex
Gerer
Emil Kiefer
Klenner
Kiefer
Pressetta
Okla
Spelter 'S
Here
Sam Teneres
Teneres
British dash to bottle up U-boat bases
London April 24 the Admiralty issued a statement on naval operations along the enemy coast Observation amid cloudy weather allowed bomb strikes Ostend and Zeebrugge actions The Navy Department in Washington viewed British initial thrusts at Zeebrugge and Ostend as preliminaries to a major operation signaling a more aggressive naval policy and optimism among U S officials about turning the tide in Europe Admiral Sims has not reported details yet
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International News Service
London
Admiralty
Zeebrugge Mole
Ostend
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Zeebrugge
Europe
Admiral Sims
European
England
Big Hole Blown in Zee Brugge Mole by British Submarine
An Amsterdam telegraph report states a British submarine loaded with explosives blew a hole twenty five yards wide in the Zee Brugge mole at the frontier. The action aimed to disrupt harbor works as a wartime setback.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Zeebrugge Mole
Admiral Keyes Given Knight Commander of the Bath
London April 95 The Order Knight Commander of the Bath is conferred on Admiral Keyes for his command in the Zeebrugge and Ostend operation. Commander Carpenter is promoted to captain for services in command of the Vindictive.
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Associated Press
London
Bath
Admiral Keyes
Zeebrugge
Ostend
Carpenter
Trouble Follows Arrest of Alleged Disloyalist in Texas
San Angelo April 24 A county official faced resignation demands after Ben Meckel rancher was arrested and indicted for disloyalty He allegedly said oh with Uncle Sam He posted an 8000 bond Judge Briant and County Food Administrator Halbert signed the bond Meckel was taken into custody A young attorney Alvis Johnson announced his candidacy for County Judge in Sonora as the political fallout grew
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A. Express
San Angelo
Tex
Sonora
Ben Meckel
Meckel
Alvis Johnson
Seed Sale Notice for Whippoorwill Peas and Span ish Peanut
Seed sellers advertise Whippoorwill peas and Span ish peanut seed at 24 tf Otto Kneese. The listing emphasizes availability and pricing for gardeners and farmers in need of these varieties.
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Otto
Card of Thanks for Dr. Keidel and neighbors
Mr and Mrs Frank Moore express sincere thanks to Dr Victor Keidel and neighbors who helped during illness. Mr Alvin and Erna Weinheimer returned home Friday after visiting in San Antonio. Stewart Shearing Machines ad promotes time saving tools and clippers from Kolmeier Klier Co.
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Victor Keidel
Thos. Bauerline
Frank Moore
Alvin Weinheimer
Erna Weinheimer
San Antonio
Stewart
Kolmeier’ & Klier Co
Texas Wheatless April 15 to June 1 1918 War Measure
Texans endure wheatless period from April 15 to June 1 1918 as Victory Bread from bakers stays scarce for the public. Administr ator Peden cites voluntary resolutions across counties, urging conservation and substitutions to aid the war effort while onion growers in the Big Grande Valley push shipments and the Food Administration coordinates transport. Recipes for onion based dishes and substitutes accompany state guidance on rationing and maintaining meals for babies and invalids.
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Texas
Peden
Washington
Richard Cour d’Lion
Robin Hood
Elaine
Arthur
France
Pershing
Grande Valley
Federal Food Administration For
Lou Stallman
Elow
Miss
Potato shortages and wartime tips from Peden
A 1917 wartime note mentions potato prices ranging from five to six cents, two cents per pound today, and a plea to replace bread with potatoes. It laments rotting potato stocks in Texas while Belgians starve, and urges reduced wheat use with no potato limits while promoting potatoes as abundant. It recalls a Kaiser commemorative medal for potatoes reaching Germany from America.
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America
Germany
Texas
Peden
Onion Recipes for Health and War Effort
Public notice encourages eating onions to aid the Valley crop and support soldiers. It promotes Food Administration recipes as a means to boost appetite, zest life, and concentrate foods for wartime needs.
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Food Administration
British and French Hold Front in Flanders and Somme
Haig reported that Kolmeier and Klier Co. 95 the al London forces withdrew from Dranoutre Kemmel and Vier straat northeast of Bailleul on the Flanders front while south of the Somme at Villers Bretonneux the allied line advanced and six hundred prisoners were taken. The French and British positions north of Bailleul to east of Wytschaete faced heavy daylong attacks and severe fighting.
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al- London
Dranoutre
Kemmel
Vierstraat
Bailleul
Flanders Front
Haig
Somme
Villers- Bretonneux
Amiens
Wytschaete
Supply of Alcohol to Be Available After June 18 in Statewide Law
Industrial alcohol users meeting at the Manufacturer's Association of San Antonio in the Gunter Hotel reported that under the ten mile zone act they cannot obtain alcohol for mechanical uses now. After June 18, when statewide prohibition takes effect, they will be able to secure alcohol for legitimate manufacturing purposes.
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Manufacturer’s Association of
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Guatemala Declares War on Germany and Austria Hungary
Guatemala has declared war on Germany and Austria Hungary a few days ago signaling a shift in regional alignment during the early global conflict. The move follows debates within the government and pressure from allied nations shaping Central American diplomacy.
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Guatemala
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Workers Urged to Continue After 100 Percent Liberty Loan
Washington, April 4 Secretary McAdoo urged local campaign committees not to stop after reaching 100 percent Liberty Loan quotas. He warned against complacency, saying workers should persist to support sons in France and pursue the maximum of America's rights and world liberty.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
France
America
99 Found Guilty of Plotting for Hindu Revolution
San Francisco reports 99 found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to violate U S neutrality through plots to foment revolution against British rule in India. Sentencing set for next Tuesday by Federal Judge William C Van Fleet. includes former German consular officers, bankers, and shipyard leaders among the defendants.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William C. van Fleet
United States
India
John F. Craig
Craig Ship Yards
Long Beach
Cal
Frank Bopp
von Schack
Charles Tattendorf
Wilhelm von Brinthe
Ywule
Col Eyard Ken
Giait
Walter Sauerback
Erman
Dutch Foreign Minister Warns of Very Serious Question
The Dutch Foreign Minister told The Hague’s First Chamber that the land and travel issue with Germany is very serious. He said he could not conceal the gravity of the matter and would not say more at this time.
State Buys U S Paper Adds 500000 Of Certificates
State Treasurer J M Edwards announced the state purchased an extra 500000 in United States certificates of indebtedness, bringing total purchases to 8000000. The 5000000 first issue is due May 28, 2500000 second on July 9, and the 500000 purchase matures July 25, all bearing 44 percent interest.
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Ss. A. Express
Austin
Tex
J. M. Edwards
United States
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Trices Ad
Ying
Smith
W& E
Bankersmith
United States Food Administration
Son
Rmans
Shell
Walter Pressler
Kolmeier & Klier Co
Flanders
U. S
St. Charles Hotel
Kerrville
Mr. Farmer
A. F. Aimes
Cari L. Ransleben
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