British Forces Advance On Multiple Fronts Reported
The official communication describes a near two mile eastward advance and the capture of prisoners and machine guns near Gaspard. Reports note quieter fronts, intense artillery, and a possible large German counter drive aimed at relieving Laon and regaining lost positions as British patrols push forward in the Messines region. Subplots include Italian front reversals, Russian and German activity, and two local injuries in the Colorado River region with updates on recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weenie
Simea
Gaspard
Soupohez
London
Neged
Gne
Laon
Verdun-Paris
England
Eastwird
Teuton
Meiily
Jone Renge
Vucacig
Messinee
Der
Sautornié Platesn
Corbenet
Aisns
Blon
Caruillet Heights
Chanimagne
Vienna
Trentine
Ware “Jong
Petrograd
Pius Barkers Home Progress Near Completion
The Barker residence, built by Riesers Brown and Haselwood, shows rapid exterior finishing. Mr and Mrs Barker receive praise for design as work advances in Tow Valley. Miller, age ninety one, recalls a fine rain week and notes wetter conditions as business and county work proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pol. Barker
Frei Tan
Tow Valley
Wai
My. Miller
Liane
Slenare
Miller
Hia
Llano Ladies League Elects Officers At Meeting
The Llano Ladies League elected Bertha Devine as president Lelia Post as vice president Mildred Bresee as reporter Norene Hargan as secretary Minnie Belle McLean as treasurer They plan a Flag Day exercise at the auditorium Thursday at 6 30 p m and invite all residents to attend A phone meeting at the courthouse at 6 p m will assign badges for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liano
Wiel
Morsi
Llano
Bertha Devive
Lelia Pst Marge
Woif Tucks
Mildred Breasete
Norene Hargon
Minnie Belle McLean
League
al LL. L
Prasest
Red Cross Meeting At Don Carlos Saturday Afternoon
The Liana Branch of the American Red Cross holds a meeting at the Don Carlos on Saturday with Mrs. Knufer presenting helpful talks on methods to support the Red Cross aims. Members and prospective joiners are urged to attend this June event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera
Liana
American Red Crone
Don Carlos
Ktnuffer
Whe Rau
Hera
Officers Elected at Masonic Lodge Meeting
Last night officers were elected for the coming year at the Masonic lodge. Names listed include Joe Melanin as WLM Grady GParthien as BWL BR Flabberk as TW 8 and Darnals Treaa Be W Tareesed with Seo Li Fichten as a noted attendee.
Revival at the Opera Aens3 Leads Local Mission
Fre L R Scarbrough, president of South Pres era Theological Seminary, preaches to a large attentive audience. W R Rog erg of the Home Board leads singing with Virgil Reynolds on piano. The revival runs from morning to night with services and preaching daily, as the Scarbrough party tours from their home in a large touring caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Scarbrough
South Presera Theological Seminary
W. R. Rog
Forsa
East Bal
Feas
Virgil Reynolds
Res
Mra
Resnolda
Ilene
Billy Sunday
Reynolda
Lymen
Manly
Scarbrough
Hame
Boy Bitten by Dog in Kingsland Incident
William Williams son of A Williams of Kingsland was bitten by a dog in a field near his home. The animal bit his fingers and thigh before being killed on Henry Long’s land. The head was sent to Austin for examination as doubt arose whether the dog was mad. The family will take precautions for the boy’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
A. Williams
Kingsland
Austin
Panteur Institute
William
Henry Long
Pack Saddle
Holvever
Miss Fay Jonson Undergoes Appendectomy at Ilano Hospital
Miss Fay Jonson was rushed to Ilano Hospital last Sunday after an acute attack of appendicitis. On Monday morning Pe Miller performed the operation and the patient is recovering well with doctors reporting a successful procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buy Jonson
Ilano Hospital
Pe. Miller
Stock Shipments Report From Last Week
Stock shipments listed include R F Schneider sending one car to Fort Worth, E T Avery four cars to Ave Texas, Norman two cars of horses to Tingo Oklahoma, C Mogg six cars to Port Worth, J Wyekoth two cars to Port Worth, R Summers four cars of hogs to Fort Worth, W H Marchant two cars to Fort Worth. Additional stock for H F Huchangna from Hebronville Texas and Fritz Giring Leon Pave Texas noted as received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Schneider
Fott
Diageo
Huchangna
Hebronville
Texas
Fritz Giring
Leon Pave
Teras
Methodist Services and Matrimonial Notice at Valley Spring
Due to the Opera meeting there will be preaching at the Mahoulat church next Sunday. Sunday School at the usual hour. Luther Roteris Paytor Marriand at Valley Spring. On Friday night June 8 at 8 30 o clock Mr Wilson B Buster and Miss Zella Owen will wed at the bride parents home with Rev Luther Roberts officiating.
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Opera Howas
Mahoulat
Luther Roteris
Paytor
Marriand
Valley Spring
Mr. Wilson
B. Buster
Zella Owen
Luther “Roberts
Liberty Bond Urgency Ignites City Alarm Night
A staged emergency near the river center triggered fire crews bells and phone lines as citizens urged immediate Liberty Bond purchases. Government orders used four engine blasts and four bell rings to mark the four day countdown to Friday noon June 16.
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Llane
de Pot
Jong Binate
Ita
Cally Ead
Llano County Registration Costs Reported
Government records show registration costs kept low in Llano County. Sheriff Hyereté aims to minimize expenses with a small total of 11.90 noted, as most registration tasks are performed gratis by those in charge.
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Llano County
Hyereté
Handsome Portendow House Under Construction
At the ranch below town Joan Stribling is living there. Mitchell of Liane holds the contract for the new home. The house will be roomy with commodious sleeping porches and home comforts, on an ideal site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Stribling
Alor Mitchell
Liane
Mr. Stribling
Thorn dale Fishing Party Returns After River Outing
A large Thorn dale fishing party traveled up the river Sunday to Tuesday, led by L. D. Watking and Gua Newton. They frequent Llano annually for fishing on the Liano and report a plentiful catch and a grand outing.
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Thorndale
L. D. Watking
Gua Newton
Puy
Hannemann
Fredericksburg
Adolph Schorlemmer
Didia Ohler
Wm. Oehier
Mrs. Mattie D. House Passes After Illness in Liano
Mrs. Mattie D. House widow of Gen. W. House died at her Liano home last Saturday at 2 p.m. after a months long decline. Born in Madison County she moved to Shino with her parents in 1882 and later married Geo. W. Honea in 1897. Survived by her husband and daughter, she was active in church life and funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. G. Decherd at Mayen Chapel.
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Maths Do
W. House
Liano
Madigen County
Shino
W. S
Martha Lewis
Abs
Geo. W. Honea
Rachael
Decadent
Howe
D. G. Decherd
Mayen Chappel
MTC
Vern Simpson Dies in Local Community Tragedy
Vern A Simpson twenty year old resident of Egbon community died after a car accident near his home. He attempted to lift the stalled vehicle during flooded creek crossings and later suffered peritonitis from injuries. Drs Gibson and Miller attended him. he passed away Tuesday. The NEWS extends condolences to his family.
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A. Simpson
J. K. Simpson
Egbon
Chevertat
Stampeen
Dra. Gibson
Miller
Tin
Red Cross Headquarters Secured on Bridge Street
Meaars facilitates donated space for Liane Branch Red Cross headquarters on Bridge Street. Officers and executive committee met with Res. McM. Moss to plan initial work, with future entertainments noted and travel updates from H. Wathking and family. Local social notes mention visitors Wilson Shook from Marble Falls and weekend trips to Houston and Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaars
Lee Jordigan
App Smith
Bridge Street
American Red Cross
Vhe
Complia
Res. McM
Moss
Plana
Amaony Otter
Ijano
Aiong
Une
Mire
Ifosa
Constantine I of Greece a brief reign and neutrality
Constantine I of Greece faced pressure from Entente powers as World War I erupted. His queen Sophia, sister of the German Emperor, influenced policy while Constantine sought neutrality to protect Greek interests. His earlier victories and the Enverian war era shaped his volatile tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constante
Greece
Constantine
Germany
Turkey
Ieetsins Cormeen
Sophia
Anki Bing
Farmatt
Halkanoslousies
Acre
Dan
Leas
Constantine T
Oeton Hellenas
George
Safoniki
Gros
Eilphtherion Venizelos
Pramber
Ententa Gonianiord
Jndympethier
Imperor
Considera Fliond
Keolesic
Mancuvary
Cosatantine
Saloniki
Gantura
Enloniki
Amories
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Willie C. Withern
BU. Wilthern
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Llaus Shere
Roy Cates
J. C. Cates
Temple
Pius Barkers
Misceilanesus Shawe
Fri Daniel
Mub
Ethel Hedeman
Tomander
Misa
Atkins
Maritumes Battery
Thase
Utth
Mary Mush Buttery
Kathryne
Red Cross Meating
Miss Fay Jonnson
Methodist Services
Vain Sijating Building
Derreth Cody
Cody
Georgetown
Canyon City
State Normal School
C. R. Wallace
Shawnee
Oklahoma
W.C. Wallace
Claude
Mattie D. House
Vern Simpson
Red Cross
Mare
H. Wathking
Houston
Lew
Owen Wething
T. J. Watking
Bla Goother
Galveston
Wilson Shook
Liang
Marble Fells
Allis Bethrone
Greeca
Berdomein Gna
Crete
Kling
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