Government urges thrift war savings stamps sales
The Government seeks thrift War Savings Stamps sold in stores and banks and in places frequented. To become an agent, obtain an alien blank from the War Chairman or State Director of the National War Committee, sign it, and submit to the State Director in Texas. Stamps may be obtained from the Federal Reserve Bank or post office. War Savings Stamps are convertible and gain value over time.
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Waty
National War Committee
Tex
Federal
Rebank
Post Office
Qinger cars carry CLE SAMs message in Texas drive
Posters hang in stores and public places as cars labeled Qinger carry a CLE SAM message to town and county communities. The speaker addresses people and schoolchildren at a visited site amid designated agencies and local chairmen in Texas subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qinger
Shenker
Texas
Feed arrives for sale at low prices
A local feed dealer announces new stock of corn oats and shucks arriving for sale at reduced prices. The brief notice highlights value for farmers and livestock handlers.
Freeport Sulphur Company’s World Leading Texas Plant
Texas and Freeport Sulphur Co lead global sulphur production from a four year old plant near Freeport. The venture created a city with hotel bank electric Water and rail infrastructure, plus extensive oil handling and shipping capacity. About five million dollars in preliminary work preceded the plant and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
Bryan Mound
Freeport
Brazos
Taimpico
Mexico
Freeport Sulphur Company
Sulphur Mining Boom in Freeport Texas Explains Power Use
The article details Freeport Sulphur Company's vast operations drilling sixty to seventy wells, using steam under high pressure and compressed air to extract molten sulphur from gypsum. It notes 110 workers locally, high power demands, and limestone-treated water from a four mile canal, with 230 wells opened since operations began and ships loading directly to world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan's Mound
Freeport Sulphur Company
Brazos River
Texas
Goose Creek
Sim Up
Sun Down
Bill Hollenzollern
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Relief in Texas Case
Mrs A C Yett of Marble Falls Texas testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved dull back ache and kidney and bladder trouble with lasting benefit. The ad notes the price 60 cents and urges readers to ask for the same remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
A. C. Yett
Marble Falls
Texas
Conserve Sweet Potato Plants In Texas Warning
Due to scarce sweet potatoes in Texas this spring, growers are urged to conserve plants and delay field set ups. Plantings before April 1 risk frost and reduced yield. plantings from April 20 to June 1 yield better quality and quantity for market, justifying a few weeks’ wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Potatoes and Early Planting Guidance for Growers
Potatoes are discussed with emphasis on reliance on cuttings from the main crop. The notice suggests early planting of cuttings if field planting dates are met. Readers are directed to Extension Service College in Texas for definitive information.
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R. M. Harkey
Extension Service, A. & M. College of Texas
Extension Service College
Tion
Texas
A Just and Lasting Peace Principles Outlined
A wartime peace outline echoes President Wilson. Four principles guide settlement: justice for each case, respecting peoples and provinces, territorial changes for the benefit of those concerned, and honoring national aspirations without new discord. The text emphasizes enduring aims of America in the postwar order.
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Wilson
Americas
City News Help Wanted Message Seeks Local Tips
A brief plea asks residents to ring phone number 40 with news tips or information of interest to the community. The note expresses gratitude for any help in improving local papers and encourages sharing good word to support city reporting efforts.
Irrigated Farm for Sale in Menard County
Real estate ad by W. R. Barrier of Menard Tex offers an irrigated farm for sale. Prospective buyers are urged to inquire and stop worrying about rain as part of the sale pitch.
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Menard County
W. R. Barrier
Menard, Tex
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