Death of Bruce Williams Navy Yeoman Drowns at Sea
Tyler Courier reports Bruce Williams of Commerce Texas died December 7 after being washed overboard from the Montana en route to France. A United States Navy yeoman, he was a dear visitor to Tyler homes and a friend of Miss Helen Latham and others, whose loss will grieve the community.
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Bruce ‘Williams
Commerce
Texas
Montana
France
Mr. Williams
United States Navy
C. H. Latham
Helen Latham
Tyler
Tyler Courier
Bruce Williams
Methodist Missionary Society Elect Officers for 1918
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church elected officers for 1918 at the last meeting. President Mrs J W Horlock First Vice President Mrs B H McGuire Second Vice President Mrs J W Black Recording Secretary Mrs T P Griffin Corresponding Secretary Mrs W Bishop Treasurer Mrs J W Sanders Superintendent Study and Publicity Mrs F W Charney Superintendent Social Service Mrs W Cummings Superintendent of Supply Mrs G M Clapp Agent for Missionary Voice Mrs J P Shoap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. W.horlock
B. H. McGuire
F. W.charney
Randent
W. Cummings
G. M. Clapp
Missionary Voice
J. P. Shoap
Reward Offered for Lost Hearne Mare
A medium sized iron gray mare named Teyay is missing from Hearne. She is bony with a black mane and tail, branded, about Ti pounds. A reward is offered for information leading to her recovery or delivery to the owner.
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Hearne
Teyay
Cotton Seed for Sale in Wills Point Texas
Boll Rowden offers marine cull cotton seed from Wills Point at his home, price 2.25 per Lushel. Also selling mules, value for money. Address R Boswell, R FD No 2 Calvert Texas.
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Boll Rowden
Wills Point
Rowden ‘Seed
My Place
R. Boswell
R. FD
Calvert, Tex
Hearne Not Affected By New Quarantine District
This Houston meeting among cotton growers and officials discussed the pink bollworm quarantine area. Hearne not involved. The described quarantine extends across Jefferson, Chambers, Galveston counties and beyond, with lines from Chocolate Bayou to the ship channel near Houston and along railways to Sour Lake and beyond. Attendees from Robertson county included Hearne leaders and local officials, noting Hearne’s reflex impact only.
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Houston
Hearne
Chocolate Bayou
Santa Fe
Mandevil
Arcola
Pearland
Laporte
San Jacinto River
Big Bend
Crosby
Lynchburg
Liberty
Felice
Texas and
New Orleans
Sour Lake
Kountze
Silsbee
Neches Rive
Neches River
Sabine Bay
Jefferson
Chambera
Galveston
Brazoria
Robertson County
BR. C. Allen
Hearne Chamber
Cammerce
P. Lh. Bra
Hows
Schiltz
Messrs
Scott Field
Will Anson
Eber Peters
Geof Whatley
Calvert Sectio
Deepmost
Next Sunday at Methodist Church
Announcement for Methodist services on Sunday January 6 at 11 and 7:15 pm. Preaching subject is “Taking Stock” with cordial invitation to attend. No steya meeting on Tuesday. Signed R S. Marshall. Miss Marié Luke visiting Houston.
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Methodist
R. S. Marshall
Questionnaires for citizens and notaries offered
A letter states that notaries in town will assist citizens in filling questionnaires and swear them before a public or justice of the peace or postmaster. It notes many nationnaires have already come in and hundreds more expected before January.
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Pear
Agricultural Meeting at College Station in War Effort
Three day Texas statewide gathering of Demonstration agents at College Station urged united effort to win the war. Clarence Oustes spoke twice, warning of a long, difficult conflict, stressing food crops and possible cotton price manipulation. Discussion covered freight car movement and corn planting timing with Navarro county veteran praising rains after dry winters. Enthusiasm rose for expanding pea mint crops and enlisting children through patriotism to aid the war.
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College J
Texas
Clarence Oustes
McAdoo
Medoo
Reat
Navarro County
Fecnuals
Feu
Income Tax Officer to Visit County for 1917 Returns
A federal income tax officer will be sent into the county on a date to be announced and stay a reasonable time. He will have an office at a convenient place and assist taxpayers at no cost. Returns for 1917 must be filed before March 1, 1918. If unfiled, penalties from 20 to 1000 dollars may apply. Citizens are urged to prepare figures now including income from wages, business, and expenses.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Walker
Mr Simmons Injured In Auto Accident
Mr Tom Simmons was injured in a car crash last Saturday near Calvert when his vehicle skidded on gravel and turned over. He was taken home and has since recovered enough to be seen on the streets. Passengers George Glanton and Dave Johnson Jr sustained only minor injuries.
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Tom Simmons
Calvert
Simmons
George Glanton
Dave Johnson, Jr
Breaks A Cold In Just A Few Hours
Claims claim a single dose of Papea Cold Compound can end grippe and break up a severe cold in hours or relief from aches in the head and limbs. The text presents an advertising assertion with no medical guidance or supportive evidence.
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Pape
Beequemes AG
Mrs H M Lyles Hosts Junior BY P AL Party
Mrs H M Lyles entertained the Junior BY P AL at her home last Friday with a delightful party. Ali reported the event as a pleasant gathering.
Vinol Restores Health After Measles and Sickness
Alice Record of New Castle Indiana credits Vinol with reviving her after measles left her weak with poor appetite and lung cold. Six bottles enabled her to resume housework including washing. The ad touts Vinol as the best medicine for weak rundown nervous conditions offered by Gatton & Gatling druggists Hearne.
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New Castle
Ind
Alice Record
Sourth St
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Claim
Claim states LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE stops cough headache and cures cold in one day. Advertises money back guarantee by Druggists with GHOVE signature on each bottle.
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Ghove
Duc
The Soldier Boys By Wtecuanotine Dreaming of Brave Youth
A fragmented verse praising young soldiers as fearless and loyal. The poem extols their unwavering resolve and national pride, mentioning their readiness to work and serve. An accompanying classified-style note offers board and room for rent with a phone contact.
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Wtecuanotine
Hitle
Govee
Grovi’s Tastthus Chill Tonic Drives Malaria Infections
A historical advertisement touts GROVI'S TASTHURSS chill TONIC as a true tonic for adults and children. It claims to drive out malaria and strengthen the system, promoting general health and vigor.
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Grovi
Fight Worms in Gas Masks At World Hall
A historic woodworm invasion at Westmingter hall, Lam dou, threatens centuries of oak woodwork. Professor Maxwell Vailray, famed fly spray inventor, proposes gas mask and a potent 60 percent solution as a safe treatment per his expert plan.
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Mey
Westmingter Hall
Lam Dou
Maxwell Vailray
Apo
Indispensable phrasing to imitate a spouse tongue
A reader notes a humorous line about speech patterns and imitation within a domestic context. The fragment suggests instruction on how phrasing can resemble a wife’s speaking manner, highlighting a playful linguistic observation.
Do You Know Words of the Star Spangled Banner
The fragment mentions ignorance of the anthem lyrics and a playful image of otters singing while someone stands. The line evokes a humorous, whimsical mood without concrete events or people.
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Iwethan Seaman
Methodist Missionary Society
New
Chevrolet
4Hose
College Station
Mr. Simmons
Morris Cohen
Hearne, Texas
W. G. Hervey & Brother
We No
Duby
Bo Vilie
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