Army seeks Texas road materials data for defense
Engineers of the United States Army request early collection of information on crushed stone gravel and sand sources in Texas. The University of Texas is asked to gather names and addresses of plant owners and operators in every county and to obtain local material locations and types.
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Austin
Texas
United States Army
Southwest
University of Texas
Washington
J. A. Udden
Extraordinary session ends. push to form business group
The thirty-fifth legislature adjourns a special session. Proponents urge creation of a citywide commercial association to boost local commerce and development.
Demand for the Fairs Stimulate County and State Events
Announce county and district fairs early to aid planning and patronage. Fairs foster community betterment, production, and home economy, with business groups urged to support county and state fairs. Southwest fairs deserve citizen backing as wartime demand boosts farming, livestock, and home building.
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Southwest
Governor Ferguson Authorized to Expand Cavalry Regiment
Governor Ferguson has been authorized to increase the cavalry organization to a full regiment, expanding military capacity and readiness for potential engagements and duties. The move signals a formal escalation of the mounted unit within state defense plans and oversight.
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Ferguson
Local notices from Kuehn's Grove area May 14 1917
Community briefs including visits by John L Janseeo and Ludwig Janssen families to Cuero and Oak Grove, May 7 birthday gathering for Aug Elster, Emma Merrem from Schulenburg staying with Merrem family, Zimmermann birthday surprise, Bruno Pohler en route to Westhoff, and Adam Schuetz and Wendel families hosting visitors. Eddy May 14 1917.
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John L. Janseeo
Ludwig Janssen
Cuero
Walter
Jos G. Dietschke
Edward Vaas, Jr
Aug. Elster
Mr. Elster
Emma Merrem
Schulenburg
Ernst Merrem
Ernst Zimmermann
Zimmermann
KE. Z
Bruno Pohler
Kunnels County
Westhoff
de Witt County
Adam Schuetz
Adam’ Wendel
Eddy
Always Speak a Good Word for Your Town Local Boost Motto
A compact call to residents to promote and uplift their town. The note urges collective pride, urging people to defend and celebrate local identity and achievements to prevent decline. It emphasizes community spirit over negativity.
Women on School Boards Proven Effective
The Houston Post argues that the first school board encountered by the speakers was led by a woman and was entirely effective and successful, endorsing women’s roles in governance.
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Houston Post
Texas Senator Hudspeth Eyes Governorship
Claud Hudspeth, a longtime state senator from El Paso, is said to be eyeing the Texas governorship and is well known and favorably regarded across the state.
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Claud Hunsppeth
el Paso
Texas
Mr. Hudspeth
Yoakum club sells peas at cost to farmers
The Commercial Club of Yoakum has ordered 1000 pounds of black-eyed peas to be sold at cost for planting. Farmers may pay with notes if cash is unavailable. More food for both man and beast will be planted here than ever before in county history.
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Yoakum
Tex
Commercial Club of
Pay the Printer Now or Trade a Spud for Subscription
Notice offers to settle accounts by current payment or barter a potato for a subscription if funds are tight. Reads like a local clerk’s appeal for income to cover printing costs and keep services running.
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Sora
Detroit
Henry Etlinger
Moulton, Texas
Firestone Dutlinev
Natering
Firestone Accessories
Oakland
Eagle Office
Sesells
Ben H. Janssen
Shiner
A. J. Hohensee
Moulton
O. F. Knape
Morton Texas
Tax Texas Music Teachers’ Association
Retail Merchants’ Association of Texas
Fort Worth
Waco
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Villa
Kopecky Drug Co
Moulton, Texar
Kuehn’s Grove
Fie State Bank of
Ww. Green
E. Studeman
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Philip Welbausen
Buescher
WM. Green
Ino. Bucex
Hama Ofoney
Sarest
Simptest
Cugapest
Brest
JAS. FP
Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
Venient
BE. J. Bnesek & Son
Quality Hardware Store
Jacob Cinada
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