Early Oak Poisoning Warns Cattle on Range
U S department specialists report oak poisoning stems from feeding cattle on oak too early before grasses are ready. Findings across Colorado Utah Texas and New Mexico urge delaying summer range turn in favor of supplemental hay such as three pounds daily alfalfa for two year olds. Symptoms include constipation gaunt rough coat dry nose and forward head stance leading to death if untreated. Prevent by proper feeding and delaying access until range grasses have a fair start.
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Colorado
Utah
Texas
New Mexico
United States Department of Agriculture
America
War Savings Organization Formed in Gillespie County
Several meetings were held at the Courthouse in Gillespie County to organize for the upcoming War Savings Stamp drive. Directions have been given by the government for that purpose.
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Gillespie County
Gov
200000 Men Draft To Start June 24 With 22 Camps
Associated Press reports from Louisville that 200000 men will be inducted and sent to 22 camps over five days beginning June 24. About 12000 will go to Camp Zachary Taylor and Camp Sherman each, 12000 to Camp Travis, 15000 to Camp Pike. Contingents to camps include Lee 15000, Grant 15000, Funston 12000, Gordon 10000, Upton 12000, Cody 6000, Kearney 7000, Wadsworth 4000, other named units scattered to multiple camps.
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Associated Press
Louisville
War Department
Camp Zachary Taylor
Sherman
Camp Travis
Camp Pike
Lee
Custer
Devens
Dix
Dodge
Funston
Gordon
Wheeler
Grant
Jackson
Lewis
Upton
Meade
Cody
Kearney
Greenleaf
Riley
Wadsworth
Real estate listing by E Hansen in Priess building
Property owners are urged to list with E Hansen, real estate and loans, Room 2 in the Priess building. Contact details are incomplete, but the notice encourages using Hansen for property listings, loans, and related services.
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E. ©. Hansen
Real Estate and Loans Room
Priess Building
Community News Request for Local Tips
A plea invites readers to share news items of interest for the city edition. It urges residents to speak up and help the paper become more newsy, citing neighborly cooperation and valued community input.
Gillsepie County Food Dealers Association Recipes
A collection of era recipes from Gillsepie County with substitutes and method notes. Includes Matfins, Rice Selair and Puff Shells, Barley Sponge Cake, and Corn Flour Sponge Cake. Advises using well cooked rice and hominy as substitutes in several dishes and suggests flexible proportions for breads and muffins.
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Beil
Texas Attorney Thomas Paine Hart Killed in Tombstone Ambush
Thomas Paine Hart a young San Antonio attorney was killed in Tombstone Arizona while prosecuting members of the Industrial Workers of the World. Bullet ridden car, four suspects sought, Hart had warned his mother and sisters he faced danger. Funeral plans pending as legal community in Douglas investigates the ambush and the broader Wob gang activity.
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Thomas Paine Hart
San Antonio
Texas
Tombstone
Ariz
Laura B. Hart
San Anton
Hart
Press
Douglas
Artz
H. C. Teddie
Kerrville
Packard Shoes Advertised for Dress and Wear in Local Store
Men and young men are urged to consider Packard Shoes noted for dress wear. The ad promotes reasonable prices and broad availability at the local shop, highlighting durability and style for daily use.
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Packard
Teachers' June State and County Exam Set in Fredericksburg
Notice states the regular June examination for State and County certificates will be held at the Court House in Fredericksburg Texas on Friday and Saturday June 7 and 8 1918 for those taking the full exam. All applicants should notify several days ahead to allow arrangements. A H Kneece ex officio County Superintendent Gillespie County Texas.
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Fredericksburg
Texas
A. H. Kneese
Labor for Farms and Meat and Poultry Program Notice
The Department of Labor will help secure extra agricultural labor under a special arrangement and urges farmers to state needs early. Hoovers office notes a Meat and Poultry Program reducing consumer meat to two pounds per week per person over four years of age, with two pounds measured at dealer weight. Food Administration offers marketing help for potatoes as supplies remain ample.
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Department of Labor
Food Administration
Louis F Mueller Killed in Nordheim Texas
Louis F Mueller aged 30 was fatally shot at the residence of W Jochen in Nordheim Texas early yesterday. Mueller was the son in law of Jochen who was placed under bond of 1500 dollars following the incident.
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Nordheim
Texas
Louis F. Mueller
W. Jochen
Mueller
Jochen
Change of Beneficiary of Soldier Insurance Regulation
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance announces rules for beneficiary changes. Changes must be written and signed by the insured and witnessed, and recorded by the bureau to be valid. Beneficiary changes may be made by last will, and payments go to the last recorded beneficiary or, if none, per intestacy laws until a designation is recorded.
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Bureau of War-Risk Insurance of the Treasury
Bureau of War-Risk Ininsurance
Bureau
Huth Found Not Guilty in Jernigan Death
Ferdinand Huth was acquitted by a Thirty seventh District Court jury before Judge Andersen of the murder indictment involving Albert Jernigan. Jernigan, stabbed at Huth’s Pereida Street home after returning from Mission Bowling Club, had grabbed a water pitcher and lunged, leading Huth to stab with a hunting knife in self defense. Jernigan, a hotel employee who came from Fort Worth, had been at the scene.
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Albert Jernigan
Ferdinand Huth
Thirtyseventh
Andersen
Bexard
Jernigan
Huth
Pereida Street
Mission Bowling Club
Fort Worth
If it isn't a Gates it isn't a half sale
Koenig's Garage promotes a Gates tire product line claiming extended tire life and a half-sale offer highlighting durability and value for customers.
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Koenig
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Reliance Roller Mills
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Gherry Spring, Texas
L. Robertson
Priess
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Prop'r
Main Str
Fredericksburg, Tex
J. Kimbrough
General Merchandise
Albert
Richard Henke
Veal
Particu
Ford
Tf Kott
U. S
United States
Jume
G. Chishola
War Savings Committee
Huzo Klier
Dubray
Maier & Son
Emil H. Riley
R. G. Striegler
W. SS. S
Braeher
Konzak
Robert Penniger
Sener
Line_ halrnal
Ae Schwarz
Andrew Oe Irs
John Lewis
Emil Riley
Julia Estill
Geo. Wright
Frederickspurg
Ving
Gillsepie County Food Dealers Association
Kolmeier & Klier Co
Uiie
A. Jernigan
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