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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
A Marion Leader editorial argues that wartime lending to Britain via bonds and stamps circulates back into the U S economy. It defends profits as normal while condemning profiteers, and criticizes Republican political maneuvers aimed at regaining power after the war.
A satirical tirade targets a lifelong pessimist as a harsh foil. It mocks his constant complaints about material things like cars and cigars, his begrudging view of prosperity, and his habit of railing at others. It ends by labeling his life as consumed by gloom and grudge.
War committees of the National Implement and Vehicle Association urge dropping nearly 2000 farm implements to conserve materials labor and capital for war needs. The councils find most gear not essential to modern efficient farming and urge manufacturers jobbers and dealers to adopt the recommendations.
An additional credit of 3.25 million dollars is extended to Belgium, bringing its total credit to 107.85 million. Credits to all allies now amount to 5.28885 billion.
The War Department authorized production of 3.5 million pairs of military field shoes at about 7.75 dollars per pair and 2 million pairs of field welt shoes for U S and overseas service at about 6.50 dollars per pair. A non-advertising merchant is cited in a proof regarding a buried man and undertaker aid.
The 90th Division at Camp Travis Texas describes the pre induction process for draftees including medical exams, dental and psychiatric reviews, and the assignment of army names. It lists impending entrainment for Camp Bowie Fort Worth Texas with many Texas towns and individuals named.
Mrs. R. E. Mabry has received several letters from her son Seth Mabry with excerpts. The first letter, dated Cameo Travis April 21, says he will be leaving tonight and asks not to write until she hears from him.
A hospital camp letter from Nashville describes a 5 o'clock arrival and a march through town before heading to Birmingham. The writer notes green countryside and asks about Graham, sending love. Another piece from Camp Gordon Atlanta mentions arriving safely, liking the cool shady climate, and being about 1,500 miles away with promises to write often.
The German war department states no restrictions on remitting funds for civilian and military prisoners. Money is placed to prisoners credits and spent under sets like sixty marks weekly for officers and certain staff, fifty marks for non commissioned personnel, with civilian prisoners allotted sixty marks for higher social position and fifty marks for others. Remittances should go through the Bureau of Prisoners' Relief in Washington, with delivery likely as prison exchange credits rather than cash.
A concise meditation on how many people prefer to speak their mind first, valuing opportunity to dominate the dialogue over listening. The piece suggests that true understanding arises when speakers are allowed to articulate, not interrupted, and listeners engage with patience.
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