New Division at Camp Travis Amid Draft Reforms
Camp Travis Texas announces the Eighteenth Division will be formed to fill gaps created by the Ninetieth Division move. The change affects future draft calls, training duration, and the welfare of soldiers arriving at the camp. The post outlines packing, clothing and supply practices, exchange markets, and how mail to Expeditionary Forces should be addressed.
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War Department
Camp Travis
Brance
Travis
Remai
Society of
As SA
Red Cross
Texas
Oklahoma
Ninetieth Division
France
United States
Company x —Infantry
Americal Expeditionary Forces
Ninetieth
Congress Considers New Man Power Bill
Washington Aug 70 The House Military Affairs Committee voted 6 to 7 to prohibit calling men under 20 for service and to delay conscription until older classes are exhausted The bill with minor amendments will be reported to the House tomorrow Speaker Clark and Chairman Dent plan to move it Thursday morning The Senate will begin consideration the same day and expect bitter House opposition from March chief of staff and other generals Baker warned the law must not be overly rigid The notice includes an unrelated car ad and local contact details
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Washington
I. A
Hoose
Aly
House
Tommorrow
Dent
Clark
Senate
Marshal General
War Department
Range Gener
Provos Crowder
Baker
S. A. Express
Ford Hospital expansion aided by government in Detroit
In Detroit Henry Ford advances a $3,000,000 to $2,500,000 hospital expansion, with Ernest Liebold as secretary treasurer and Ford's plants supplying materials under War Board oversight. The new four story, 400 bed facility on a 20 acre site aims for March 1919 completion, featuring 1,300 windows, a roof garden, and customized furniture by Ford divisions. The article also notes Wheat production debate in Texas and wartime newspaper paper curtailment recommendations.
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Evening Mail
Otter
New York
Henry Ford
Rumely
Detroit
Ford
Ernest G. Liebold
Amore
Albert &. Wood
Dehe
Ford Motor Co
Flenry Ford Hos
French advance over two miles on front. Beuvraignes captured
Paris dispatch says forces on a 15 mile front advanced about 24 miles deep with numerous villages. More than 8,000 prisoners reported. Beuvraignes occupied by French after hard fighting. Details from official communication.
Cotton Producers Urged to Hold Cotton for Price
A state advisory board of Agriculture Directors and Farmers Union leaders proposes a plan to determine annual production costs and set a target cotton price. It urges farmers, merchants, and bankers to hold cotton until the price is named at the Waco Texas Institute meeting August 21–22, warning that selling early depresses prices and that cooperation will maintain value. Commissioner Vis of Agriculture endorses the approach.
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Dallas
Texas
K. W. Kirkpatrick
Texas Industrial Congress
State Food Administration
France
Newton County
Yndustrial Congress For Food Administration
South
Cotton State Official Advisory Marketing Board
Commissioners of Agriculture
Directors of Markets
Farmers Union
CVI
State Institute
Waco
Ww Vis
WANTED Second-hand Sacks and Bottles Market Prices
Henry C Maier and Sons advertise a general goods notice seeking second-hand sacks kinds bottles and other items for sale at high prices with a focus on hides of all kinds and related market values.
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Henry C. Maier
Ea ®& Sons
G. H. Holly & Son
Trouble Enough Vote Plea From Rural Housewife
A rural woman declines to vote citing a personal obstacle while a wartime pledge drives push for War Savings Stamps. The notice advertises tire salvage and promotions from Koenig's and Gates.
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Oun
Cardus
Cardui
Ludwig Nisson
Christian Science Monitor
N. Y
Paul
Heimmrich Albert
Plains
Davis
Ludwig Nissen
Germany
Nissan
Europe
Percival Kuhne
Count von Bernstorff
Congress
John Jones
Main Street
Blanksville
Onar
United Ministration
Ford Hospital
War Industries Board
Pulp and Paper
Priorities Board of the
War Committee
Nts
T. War Industries Board
GE. Koenig
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