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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
A writer denounces war exemption requests in a neighboring state, calling most claimants cowards for not wanting to be shot. He argues loyal citizens should risk being shot, citing Lincoln on choosing those who will live and kill for the country and insisting victory over Germany protects men and families at home.
A notice advertises available scholarships at what is described as the best commercial college in the west. The Leader office invites inquiries for business courses and discussion of options.
The piece explains that men aged 21 to 31 without dependents may serve if fit and not essential at work. those unable to fight can equip a soldier. It details equipment costs totaling 103.63 dollars and notes that buying Liberty Loan Bonds funds equipment for troops. Hartford Post.
A notice from a professional, stating intent to resume practice and inviting public patronage. The office is located over Sloan's Drug Store with both telephone lines available.
Notice prohibits hunting or trespassing in the C. W. Johnson pastures. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The report notes British and French forces winning six distinct attacks on the Western Front with over 1,300 German prisoners and several hamlets captured. Heavy rains hinder combat in Flanders while Haig eyes advancing on the Lille to Ostend railway. wider war prospects show Allied ascendancy and signs of German declining morale.
This Thomaston Georgia notice profiles Uncle Lark Farley a retired capitalist who credits Tanlac for renewed health and weight gain. He claims to be younger than his sons in law and ready to start anew, listing local Graham Oney Newcastle Markley and Loving drug outlets selling Tanlac.
Due to higher leather prices Mr Laurie will outfit his shop with eighteen feet of Good year West Shoe Repairing Machinery to modernize and speed up work. Prices listed include Men’s Shoes at 1.00, Men’s Boot Soles at 1.25, Ladies’ Soles at 0.75, and Children’s Soles from 0.50, with emphasis on good material and workmanship.
Tax collectors announce collection sites and dates for 1917 in Oney Newcastle Loving Eliasville with payments to be made at home. Residents are urged to pay taxes now as the 1918 campaign year looms and a poll tax receipt will be essential.
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