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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
2
A historical address questions the nation's effort in world war and urges personal responsibility. It asks whether Americans are giving their best service without selfish motives and whether the war strengthens liberty, self determination, and lasting world peace.
Relatives of soldiers at Army camps report swindlers wiring or mailing funds using soldiers’ names. Messages claim discharge and imminent return, asking for money via wire or general delivery, with requests to waive ID and send funds to Atlanta. Verification to the camp commander is advised before complying.
Canada permits free admission of farming outfits including teams vehicles and implements in use for farming to boost food production. Reexportation is required before December 31 1918.
A longtime resident advertises carpentry services at reasonable daily or contract rates. Garett promises satisfaction and references from past clients, stating he has lived in the area for over forty years and will not rob customers. Call for work.
El Paso motorman Robert A. Land recalls spending his home money and years of poor health seeking health cure. He praised Tanlae for restoring appetite sleep and strength and noted continued use. The remedy is sold by Sloan Drug Co in Graham Anderson Drug Co in Oney Leon Slaughter & Co in Newcastle W. W. Gregg in Markley and J. M. Johnson in Loving.
Soldiers of the 9th Division at Camp Travis Texas form a reclamation battalion to restore defectives to full fighting fitness. The effort targets physically and mentally slow soldiers and recovers usable army material while maintaining discipline. The article notes indoor baseball among units, and lists personnel changes including Crabb and Mabry departing, with others training at Aviation Texas.
Beaumont April 15 Secretary McAdoo secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads praised Governor Hobby and Texas wartime leadership in speeches at Keith Park and Kyle Theater. He lauded the 35th legislature special session and noted Texas aided allied victory. He cited railroad reconstruction work of 600 miles to move products from ports to general bases.
The first American Engineer troops arrived in France about three months after war declaration and have expanded to 1,100. They perform general engineering work including railway construction, docks, wharves, cantonments and hospitals. An American Army locomotive was built in 21 days and shipped to the Expeditionary Forces with other locomotives and vehicles sent to aid construction abroad.
Ringgold Ga Mrs Chas Gaston writes praising Thedford's Black Draught as a long held family remedy for headaches constipation malaria and general stomach liver and bowel troubles. She credits it with reducing doctor bills and keeping her family away from bed for many days.
Local shop offers a wide selection of typewriter ribbons and carbon paper as part of a stationery sale. Inventory includes various ribbon colors and sizes suitable for multiple typewriter models.
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