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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
5
A historic call encourages Americans to meet at schools and public sites on Friday June 28 to pledge support and buy War Savings Stamps. Citizens vow duty and sacrifice helping soldiers and national security through thrift stamps and self saving.
In Texas the obituary notes the passing of a long trusted resident. mourners include family Billie Scott and Casey, with services led by Rev. J. M. Reynolds. The article recalls his devout Christian life, faultless conduct, and role as husband and father, followed by interment at the local cemetery.
A Woolston era review notes The Saiser the Beast of Berlin played at the Llano Opera House Monday and Tuesday to good crowds. Proceeds totalling about 470 dollars plus other expenses will fund the American Defense Society. The nonviolent, instructive film drew praise for its attire and Mrs Mass's role in presenting it. Rain fell across Llano County delaying some outdoor plans. local visitors include Mars Tack Till and two Laredo colleagues and residents James Livingston and Sweeny from Alba and the Blocker family from Houston planning summer stays.
Article urges women to register and vote in upcoming primaries. Mentions dates for registration and voting, and notes officials like the tax collector will oversee the process. Encourages women to fulfill civic duty and participate at the polls.
The report notes Reverend Luther Roberts in Liao this week for treatment, with his progress described as improving. It mentions his duties guiding religious activities at Camp Bowle and his favorable chances for recovery as he travels.
Fragmentary wartime report describes Austrian and German troop movements, river actions on the Piave front, and British French advances on the Flanders plateau. It notes Allied captures near Belleau Wood and missing Americans in Alsace with scattered prisoner reports amid ongoing battles.
Theodora Decker of Fort San Jacinto Millveston reports on Theodore Decker a member of the TN company of Coast Artillery who enlisted on the 27th of Mas. He is pleased with Army life and regarded as a valuable man. Also notes L Watkins returning from Houston business trip and the birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Owen Watkins in Houston with mother and child doing well.
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