Santa Claus and the end of war memories at Hearne
A nostalgic Santa Claus letter to Virginia opens a Longview Hearne column recalling the war's end. The piece follows local soldiers’ letters from France including Raymond Boswell Grover Dotson DeWitt Waltman and Roy Jackson, describing homecomings, injuries and a front line narrative of the final fighting near Vigneulles. The Hearne community shares updates on families, hospital recoveries, and enlistment news with hopeful notes of early returns and school plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Waltman
Vigneulles
Waltman
7Th Division
Fox Hole
Hearne Mayor Proclaims 1918 War Savings Pledge Liquidation
Mayor P L Brady of Hearne Texas publicly proclaims the national call for immediate liquidation of all war savings stamp pledges by December 31 1918. The proclamation notes high wartime spending and the need for government financing through taxation and securities, urging all pledgees in Hearne to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
I. P. L. Brady
Hearne
Texas
Government Film to Show Here at Queen Theatre Hearne
The Committee on Public Information led by George Creel presents the first Official War Film Perishing Crusaders detailing U S war activities on home soil and in France. Filmed by U S Signal Corps Navy photographers and French General Staff crews. A two day engagement on December 25 and 26.
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Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Division of Films
Charles S. Hart
Queen Theatre
Hearne
America
France
U. S. Signal Corps
Navy
Ady
Gldwyn
Mae Marsh
Lawrence Lemon
Pathe
Allied Nations
Lonesome Luke
Gen. Pershing
Army
Pershing
Crusaders
U.S
Elmo Lincoln
Tarzan
Tarzan of the Apes
Nough
The
Christmas 1918 Peace Dawn Brightens War-Torn World
The nation marks a Christmas of peace after four war years. Hope returns as children dream, homes glow again, and the Behemoth of destruction lies slain. The angelic chorus proclaims glory to God in the highest and earth peace, good will to men. The Son of God heals broken hearts and brings renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Santa Claus
Jesus
Europe
Bethlehem
Baptist Sunday School Sees Big Attendance and Choir Praise
The Baptist Sunday School drew 127 attendees with several late arrivals reported. Ruth Williams led the choir and Elizabeth Teeling played piano as the service drew near full houses in the morning and evening. Prof. Eaves led Sunday School at 10 am, with preaching at 11 am and 7 pm on the theme Glory in the Highest and Why Doesn't God Destroy the Devil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Williams
Elizabeth Teeling
Reedemer
Eaves
Laxative BromO Quinine Ad Appears on Box
An ad fragment features LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets with the claim to remove the cause. It highlights a single product name Bromo Quinine and includes E. W. Grove’s signature on the box priced at 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
GROVE
Notice by Publication In Probate Court Robertson County Texas
The State of Texas to all persons interested in the estate of Petro Trentacoste deceased Tony Trentacoste filed in Robertson County County Court an application for probate of the last will and testament and for letters testamentary to be heard at the next term beginning January 6 1919 in Franklin Texas. All interested may appear and contest the application. This writ requires return and evidence of execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Petro Trentacoste
Tony Trentacoste
Robertson County
A. D
Franklin
R. Holbert
Jason McCrary
Mother uses Syrup of Figs for coated tongue
A household remedy touts California Syrup of Figs as a laxative for infants and children. The ad claims a coated tongue signals constipation and promises relief as waste and undigested matter pass after a teaspoonful, with improved appetite and sleep.
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California
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Fortifies Against Winter Ills
The ad claims health and vigor ward off winter colds grip and influenza through Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies and enriches the blood with quinine and iron in a stomach friendly, pleasant formula. Price listed as 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmlessness
An advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as harmless and effective for all ages, claiming it cleanses stomach, liver, and bowels and urging readers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company. It warns against counterfeit versions and promises clear bottle directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Adv
Land for sale in Robertson county Texas by J D Henson
The seller advertises the west half of a 510 acre Robertson county tract, including 255 acres on Willow creek north side and Steeles creek west side, virgin timber, over 100 acres of good bottom land, and a price of 10 per acre. Seale, A O St John at St Pauls Sanitarium Dallas to describe corners. Best bid above 7.50 by January 15, 1900s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurt and Henson
Willow Creek
Steeles Creek
Robertson County
J. D. Henson
Seale
A. O. St. John
St. Paul’s Sanitarium
Dallas
Texas
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for stuffed head and nostrils. It claims two hourly doses clear nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache and feverishness, and requires no doctor. Priced at a few cents at drug stores, it supposedly tastes pleasant and causes no inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pape
Mrs Bivin and Dorothy Visit Houston Family
Mrs W H Bivin and her daughter Dorothy were weekend visitors to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cook in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bivin
Dorothy
Mrs
Lawrence Cook
Houston
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Grover Dotson
Miss Dotson
Clarence Easterwood
DeWitt Waltman
DeWitt
State University
Norman Boswell
Roy Jackson
Ely Terry
Camp Travis
W. H. Ely
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77Th
Rhine
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Ed Jett
Field Artilery Band
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John Guenzel
John W. Guenzel
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Will.c. Perry
Frank A. Wood
Perry & Woods Lawyers
Mitchell
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