War Needed More Generous Giving Amid World Turmoil
A plea urges continued and increased gifts to support war efforts, arguing civilians must give beyond prior expectations or face loss. The War Review notes limited front changes, diplomacy shrouded by uncertainty, and looming spring and summer warfare as nations seek favorable peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Monte Tomba
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Petrograd
Russia
Ukraine
Count Czernin
von Hertling
Benin
Preeier Clemenceau
France
State Press
The Excuses Maker Faces Harsh Truth
A blunt line notes that the man who habitually makes excuses deceives only himself and gains no real respect. The remark underscores personal accountability and the futility of dodging duties.
Unclear fragment hints at fel low headwear use
A brief line notes that the only use some fel lows have for a head is to place a hat on it. The text is fragmentary and lacks broader context or identifiable event.
Doing the best you can is a path to improving the world
The adage urges steady effort as a proven method to uplift conditions. It emphasizes personal responsibility and gradual progress through repeated, practical actions rather than dramatic shifts.
Tailoring Choices Rise to Personal Style
The saying urges individuals to tailor their own path by choosing methods and styles that fit their preferences. It emphasizes personal responsibility in shaping one’s approach rather than following a prescribed mold.
Baldhead Ed Barber Sells Hair Restorer Bottle
A man pays a dollar to Baldhead Ed Barber for a bottle of hair restorer, showing cautious trust in a novelty remedy.
No man can get the best out of life
An old exhortation notes that success comes from honest earnest effort and putting one’s best into life. It emphasizes personal responsibility and steady function over luck or whim. The quote urges diligence, integrity, and consistent work as keys to achievement.
Weather Optimism Marred by Looming Change
A reflective note on how people distrust perfect days, peering beyond current good weather with a wary outlook. The text frames the mood as a common, almost inevitable suspicion that such favorable conditions won’t endure.
For Sale or Trade Jacks Offered by W. E. Moore
A brief classified note advertising young jacks available for sale or trade from seller W. E. Moore. The item mentions four t p.
Language on loss and race in railway humor
A fragment observations on language tied to a man’s actions after losing his lar button while attempting to catch a train. The remark hints at how language reveals identity in a moment of disruption, without clear context or attribution.
Lost Swiss Movement Bracelet Between Henderson House and Dan Doolan's
A void wwist bracelet watch with Swiss movement was lost between Henderson House and Dan Doolan's in Graham Texas. A reward is offered for its return by Miss Elizabeth Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson House
Dan Doolan
Elizabeth Wright
Graham
Texas
Bad habits loom larger than good ones in human behavior
A reflection on how harmful habits resist change while beneficial ones form slowly. The piece notes the difficulty of overcoming negative patterns and the ease of embracing positive ones in daily life.
Camp Travis Library Opens For Soldiers In 1918
At Camp Travis Texas a new library building houses over 15000 volumes with many donor gifts. The facility serves barracks YMC A Hostess House and Knights of Columbus branches while plans aim to expand holdings. Civilians are urged to mail phonograph records to soldiers and officials stress the military salute as a symbol of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Travis
Camp Lewis
J. F. Marron
Texas
Marron
Texas State Library
Austin
Knights of Columbus
Col
C. H. Conrad, Jr
Woodyard Ind Announces Pleasing Call Line
A brief classified item invites readers to call the Woodyard in Indiana for a pleasing service, providing the phone number 16 3 for contact and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
For Sale Land Tracts in Swisher County Tulsa Texas
Real estate listing offers 160 320 and 640 acre tracts described as well improved wheat land in a shallow water belt. Prices range from 16 to 25 dollars per acre with easy terms to sow wheat and pay for land. Contact E Brooks at the office or residence by phone 168 in Tulsa Texas Swisher county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Brooks
Tulsa
Texas
Swisher County
Warehouse for Sale 100 by 40 for Silke
A 100 by 40 foot warehouse is offered for sale. The listing mentions Silke and references Ben Johnson as a contact. Details on price or location are not provided in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Johnson
Colley Receives Diploma and Promotion at Camp Travis
Private L. V. Colley of Co. 56 14th Bn 165th Depot Brigade Camp Travis Texas has received a diploma from the cooks and bakers school and was recently promoted to first cook. home address is Orth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Colley
Co. 56
165Th Depot
Camp
Travis
Texas
Orth
Cook's
Baker’s School
First Cook
Walter Wade in good health with 343rd Machine Gun Bn
The note reports Walter Wade of Company A 343rd Machine Gun Battalion Camp Travis is in good health and expects out to the target range for practice soon. Also mentioned is Private L C Reed of Company 56 Mth Battalion 165th Depot Brigade from Graham Texas who earned a diploma and was promoted to first cook last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wade, Co
343Rd
Camp Travis
Inquiry into the young lady case and Ambulance Company 360
A reader asks Milton Snoddy of Graham what became of the young lady in a case last Wednesday afternoon. The note laments that horses in Ambulance Company 360 are exercised regardless of school operations.
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Milton
Snoddy
Graham
Changes in coins prompt exchange for Thrift Stamps
Design revisions to 25 cent pieces make stacking impossible. Future issues will feature rearranged stars the eagle position and a concave surface. Holders of old coins should exchange them for Thrift Stamps.
Farm Wanted Store Trade For Farm Parts Payment
Farm wanted store stock and building valued at 2500 dollars in a small railway town. Trade as part payment on a farm in Young or adjoining counties. Write or phone W A Meador Vineyard Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
W. A. Meador
Vineyard
Texas
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J.L. Woods
Frank H. Bowron
War Review
W. E. Moore
N. A
L. C. Reed
Mth
Graham, Texas
Ecook’s and
Eureka Water Mill
Eureka
Eliasville
Cora
W. A. Andrews
Eliasville, Texas
Graham Electric & Auto Co
W. F. Babb
Gen
Mer
W. Johnson
West Side of Square
Arnold & Arnold
W. A. Morris
Graham National Lan
M. H. Chism
Square
Pythian Hall
W. C. Currie
John E. Morrison
Dr. N. B. Blevins
Singer Sewing Machines
C. E. Turner
Young, Stephens and
Palo Pinto Counties
B. S. Doty & CO
INO
Sherman
Jas
Cisco
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