Young county set to vote on road bond issue June 15
Commissioners Court of Young County orders bond elections in road districts one and two for June 15 to decide on 250000 bonds for hard surfaced roads. State and Federal aid may cover three-eighths. Archer County also schedules a 200000 bond for its Oil Belt Highway segment. The Enterprise endorses the bonds as a major progress move.
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Commissioners’ Court of
Young County
W. E. Forgy
Archer City
Archer County
Wichita Falls
Brownwood
Olney Enterprise
Local notes and weather boost county crops and war news
rain boosts corn and grain crops after a wet spell. Oats damaged by wind, but good weather promises an average harvest. R L Henderson returns from Camp Bowie on furlough. Carl Kisinger reports arrival in San Antonio for training. River levels higher than in over a year. Equal rights for women and prohibition linked to reform and good government. Grass and cotton stands improve prospects.
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R. L. Henderson
Camp Bowie
Carl Kisinger
San Antonio
Blanks for New Draft Regulations Received
Cards for the new draft registration were received this week by the local exemption board with notice that complete instructions will be forwarded soon for registration of men who turned 21 between June last year and June 5 this year. The law requiring 21 year olds to register was passed two months ago by Congress. It is expected that between 500 000 and 700 000 men will be made available for the national army in the United States.
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Congress
National Army
United States
Plainview News
Uncle Mike Custer Dies After Illness in Floydada
Uncle Mike Custer a longtime pioneer resident died of pneumonia in Floydada on May 9 1918 after a fishing trip left him chilled He fell ill soon after returning home and passed away within days The Enterprise extends condolences to his relatives and friends He was a well known character with many friends and years of residence in the area
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Mike Custer
Ot Floydada
Mike
Yams Red Dent
Death of Mrs Dooley Hopes Cedar Creek Family Grief
Mrs Dooley died of consumption and was laid to rest May 17 at Veal's Creek cemetery beside her infant. The community mourns and light rain aided crops after a week of planting progress. John Worth Gann returned from Texas and plans a training camp. J W Steele and Henry Steele families visited near Newcastle. Cedarite.
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Dooley
Clarence Dooley
T. B. Wyatt
Veal’s Creek
John Worth Gann
Texas
J. W. Steele
Henry Steele
P. F. Lisle
Newcastle
Rain Helps South Bend Farmers Amid Measles Outbreak
In South Bend a good rain Tuesday boosted soil moisture for farmers fighting green growth. Measles spread in the Bend with cases including Mrs J W Burgess Opal Joe Norman McCluskey and Grace Billingsley. Clyde Billingsley welcomed a boy Friday. Susie Ford returned from Olney visits while W M Hale plans lumber for a new ram. Wilbur Weaver and Marvin McBrayer head to Camp Bowie for training. Sunday schools were well attended.
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J. W. Burgess
Opal
Joe
Norman McCluskey
Grace Billingsley
Clyde Billingsley
Susie Ford
Olney
W. M. Hale
Wilbur Weaver
Marvin McBrayer
Camp Bowie
A. G. Love
J. R. McCluskey
Blue Bird
Road Areas Defined for Young County Bond Plan
Last Thursday a Graham road meeting discussed forming districts for Oil Belt Highway bonds from Wichita Falls to Brownwood. Plans call for simultaneous elections and a system of permanent roads serving most citizens in two districts across Young County. Local petitions expect strong voter support to finance through bonds.
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Graham
Wichita Falls
Brown
Young County
Olney Orth Jean
Olney Enterprise
Rain Brings Cheer To Montain Home Area
Residents celebrate Thursday night rainfall with hopes for grain despite uncertainties. Several locals, including Veter Jones, Will Moore family, and Dick Whittenburg, report changes from sickness to recovery, new car, and relocations.
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Veter Jones
Will Moore
Dick Whittenburg
Health in Community Receives Much Needed Rain
The article notes good rainfall Thursday night into Friday appreciated by residents. It mentions visits by Mrs. Floyd McComas and baby to Mrs. Joe Fisher, Floyd at Graham, Tom Reed visiting Rocky Mound, and Mr. and Mrs. 8 C Brock staying with the Clarks at Rocky Mound. Sunday school was held.
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Mike Fisher
Barney Huff
Jean
Lizzie Thomas
Mr. Sparks
Mr. Taylor
Henry Stephens
Mildred
Loving
Reece Easterling
Graham
Billie
Dollie Jones
Tom Bunger
Bill Bunger
Bunger
G. H
T. M. Bunger
Ella Kramer
Askew
Violet
Floyd McComas
Baby
Joe Fisher
Floyd
Tom Reed
Rocky Mound
8. C. Brock
Ms. Clark
Mie
Electric Button On Toes Relief For Corn Pain
Advertisement describes a drug free corn treatment that uses an electric button to trigger a shock when pressure is applied by shoes. It claims to remove hard or soft corn and callus from feet without inflaming surrounding skin and to relieve tenderness instantly.
Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Warns Against Calomel
An advertisement warns against calomel noting it causes sickness and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative that cleanses the liver without side effects and suits all ages.
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Dodson
Guardianship filed to lease ward’s Young County land
R D Rutherford guardian seeks court authorization to lease estate land for Ralph Lee Rutherford a minor. The 190 acre property spans two T E L Co surveys in Graham Texas with an undivided two thirds interest. Hearing set before the county judge on June 1, 1918 at Graham courthouse.
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Ralph Lee Rutherford
Young County
Texas
R. D. Rutherford
Ward
Graham
Belle Logan
Graham Loga Minor
Th Tate
T. East Co
Oil Leases Sought Around Gage and Graham Areas
Advertiser VAN A PETTY JR seeks oil leases in territory around Gage and near Graham. Desired terms include bonus and annual rental, lease length, and land description. Address 106 Moore Building San Antonio Texas.
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Gage 1
Graham
van A. Petty, JR
Moore Blg
San Antonio, Tex
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Cedar Creek News
South Bend News
Perry Hawkins
Montain
Indian Mound News
Royal
Graham Logan
City of
Belle Lolrie
J. M EA
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