Consolidation of West Texas Reporter and Graham Leader
An editor announces a twelve month consolidation of the West Texas Reporter with The Graham Leader starting June 1. The merged paper will continue as The Graham Leader, emphasizing precedence of the name during war times and a commitment to a stronger local paper. The editor thanks loyal subscribers advertisers and correspondents for six years of support and pledges continued quality.
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West Texas Reporter
Graham Leader
G. Graham
The Curious Older Observer Who Wants to Live Longer
The article argues that aging minds seek extended life out of curiosity to witness future events. It contrasts older observers with younger actors, noting elders prize knowledge over action and want to see how war and peace unfold and how humanity will solve future problems.
Soldiers salute women with service badge in wartime custom
Soldiers adopt a nonofficial salute for women wearing service badges. The practice, driven by sentiment, aims to honor comrades' mothers. The column praises the gesture and hopes it becomes universal among troops toward service badge wearers.
American Merchants Take Over German Fur Interests
American merchants will purchase the German fur men interests totaling several millions of dollars and convert the funds into Treasury money. Before the war, Alien Property Custodian reports American furriers mainly collected and shipped furs for Germans with Leipzig dominating dress and dyeing.
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Europe
Leipzig
London
America
Russia
China
Chase
New York
Mail from Home and Camp Travis Field Drills
In Camp Travis Texas soldiers receive home baked gifts but postal mishaps leave many treats wasted. The piece urges sending money for fresh food at camp and describes field training that mimics war conditions to improve unit coordination and morale.
Recruits and NCOs in 345th Field Artillery Record
Recruit Harbert T. Parsons of Graham Texas is made private in Battery C 345th Field Artillery Camp Travis Texas for his good works since joining. Sergeant J F H Crabb of the 345th Field Artillery Band is on furlough visiting his parents in Krum Texas. Benjamin Cabel Johnson of the 345th Field Artillery Band is promoted to Corporal. Corporal Johnson gains a solid musician and executive role in army life. Corporal Johnson is praised for his non com leadership.
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Harbert T. Parsons
Graham
Texas
345Th Field Artillery
Travis
J. F. H. Crabb
345Th Field Artillery Band
Krum
Benjamin Cabel Johnson
Johnson
Why Woodrow Wilson Succeeds Through Focused Duty
The piece argues Wilson's success stems from unwavering focus on the task at hand. It cites a letter explaining his duty to stay on the job, suggesting clear logic and deep wisdom from sustained concentration.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mattres
Women suffer from corns and seek relief with danger
A Cincinnati authority warns that trimming corns from high heel wearers carries infection risk. Freezone, a quarter ounce drug from drug stores, claims to remove hard or soft corns by a few drops, shrinking the corn and lifting it with no pain.
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Cincinnati
Freezone
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W. F. Parsley
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W. P. Stinson
Co. W. Hinson
J. L. Hathcock
Callie Shannon
M. M. Wallace
W. J. Jennings
B. W. King
D. D. Calenbary
W. E. McCharen
H. G. Frie
Henry Groves
L. H. Harris
D. B. Wood
J. P. Logan
D. K. Lyon
Etna Wilkinson
J. Cook
Julia G. Baynes
Willie Riggs
C. D. Brewton
J. L. Vaughan
I. B. Padgett
E. V. Gordon
E. B. Owen
A. C. Anderson
W. C. Burns
Joe T. Carter
W. L. Yancey
G. A. Woodrum
J. W. Robinson
H. S. McCready
J. C. Akers
T. E. Grant
W. H. Reeves
Frank H. Bowron
Atton
N. A
Camp Travis
Evelyn Mae
Oswald
Graham Electric
W. F. Babb
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J.L. Woods
Porterfield
Dolman House
T. W
Prve
Lin
Haben
Ford
Atttorney- Amd Yatite Pres
W. A. More
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Tors
M. H. Chis
Pythian Hall
W. C. Currie
John E. Morrison Co
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