Red Cross appeals for weekly department in papers
Louis La Beaume, Director of Publicity for the Southwestern Division of the Red Cross, thanks newspaper editors for Christmas membership efforts and requests adopting a Red Cross Department in each paper. He notes membership swell to 500,000 in December toward a Washington goal of 1,162,000 and outlines plans for regular official information features.
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Mr. Penniger
The
Red Cross
Southwest
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas
Washington
Western
Union
Mili
Newsp
Peur
Department of
Department of Civilian Relief
Department of Military Relief
Louis LA Beaume
Publici
Naval Aircraft Factory Opened On Three Acre Site
The recently completed naval aircraft factory covers 3 acres with 400 by 400 foot buildings. The keel of the first flying boat was laid 90 days after construction began. The plant with equipment cost about 1,000,000 and offers jobs for 2,000 skilled workers. Women may sew wing covers and do light wood work, with several hundred women expected to be employed.
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Naval Aircraft Factory
War News Digest
Income Tax Notice From Collector Walker In Gillespie County
A federal income tax officer will visit Gillespie County to assist taxpayers in 1917 return preparations without cost. Returns must be filed by March 1, 1918, or face penalties. Taxpayers should estimate income and expenses now. gross figures include nearly all earnings, with allowances for debts, equipment, and rent. The notice urges timely self reporting to avoid jail or fines.
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Collector of Internal Revenue A. 5
Walker
Suit to recover expenses on promissory note in Gillespie County
Citation by publication notes that Walde mar Klier and J. P. Burg sue Peter Novian in district court at Fredericksburg on Feb 18 1918 to recover 850 dollars plus interest and costs on a note dated Dec 31 1915. Sureties paid 378 dollars after Novian left state. Defendant owned land in Stonewall Gillespie County Texas conveyed by Anna Kallenberg to Novian on Jan 2 1915 and recorded in Deed Rec. Vol 23 pages 404-405.
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Cillespie
Texas
N. Bk, Cor
Waldemar Kher
Anna Kallenberg
Gillespie County
Austin-Fredericksburg
S. W. Cor
Millville
G. KE. Wright
Fredericksburg
BE. Wright Merk
Gillespi County
State of Texas
Gillespie Ou
Peter
Giillespie
Waldemar Klier
J. P. Burg
Peter Noyian
Peter Novian
Loan & Abstract Company
Peter Jensehke
Stonewall
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Marble Falls Man
A Marble Falls Texas retiree T F Odiorne reports rheumatic back pains eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy allowed him to move about more freely and he has recommended it to others. The product, priced at 60 cents, is sold by dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York markets Doan's Kidney Pills.
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Doan
T F. Odiorne
Marble Falls
Texas
Dean
Odiorne
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
No Pound Bread Bought In New York As Rule Eases
The Food Administration loosens a rule prohibiting sellers from offering bread in units under one pound to aid New York’s poor. Many buyers, including foreigners, purchase bread by penny and two penny slices from large loaves and lack funds for larger quantities. Baking weight limits remain unchanged and rolls must weigh between one and three ounces.
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The
Food Administration
New York
Publicity Department Bulletin on Meatless and Wheatless Days
In Houston on December 26, 1917, Administrator Peden details meatless and wheatless rules for the Meatless Tuesday and Wheatless Wednesday campaigns plus a porkless Saturday. He lists prohibited foods and suggested substitutes including poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, nuts, and various alternative flours and breads.
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Houston
Texas
Peden
Jean
City newspaper seeks reader tips for neighborhood news
A local appeal asks residents to phone number 40 with any items of interest to neighbors. The aim is to keep the city paper newsy by collecting tips, news, and notices from readers to share with the community.
Advertised Letters at Fredericksburg Postoffice 1917
Unclaimed letters for the week ending December 29 1917 include Mrs M A Smith listed twice and Amado Ruis. Call by saying Advertised or they will go to the Dead Letter Office January 12 1918. Also notice of shelled corn and Milo maize sold in carload lots by The Reliance Roller Mills.
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Fredericksburg
M. A. Smith
Amado Ruis
Washington
A. R. Gold
Corm
Milo
Reliance Roller Mills
Reliance
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Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
U.S. A
RED Cross News
Gillespie Co
Wm. Hoelzer
Jno. Heep
Jung
Cain City State Bank
Ban City
Wall Street
COTT
Scott
American Laboratories
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
Office of the Federal Food Administration of Texas
Bulletin NO
WM. C. Henke
Prop'r
Main
Tex
Richard Henke
Veal
Cai
R.A
Mosel Bros
Kno
Iver
Alex W. Maier
Alex R. Grote
Tosca
Texa
Fredericksburg Publishi Co
Kolmeier & Klier Co
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