Texas Heroes Honor Roll of Army Casualties in Europe
The list honors Texas boys who died, were wounded, captured, or missing in Europe. Names span Private Walker of Ladonia to Private Land of Loraine, with ranks from Private to Captain, including Corporal Myatt of Lubbock and Lieutenant McCurrie of Austin.
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Texas
Europe
Hadyn Potter Mayers
San Antonio
Louis Cowgill
James H. Hayes
Pittsburg
James O. Hansard
van Alstyne
Dave C. Harry
Mineola
Barney L. Blankenship
Mart
William D. Holderman
Jean
David P. Land
Loraine
Marine Casualties Killed in Action
Private Edwin M. Gorman of Oakwood reported among marine casualties killed in action.
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Edwin M. Gorman
Oakwood
Government releases Mohair clip after price talks fail
Government skips price fixing for this fall mohair clip after Mohair Growers and Producers' Association representatives failed to reach an agreement. Lewis Penwell of the War Industries Board announced the fall clip will be released by the government.
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Washington
Mohair Growers and Producers’ Association
Lewis Penwell
War Industries Board
Texas Cavalry Reorganization Noted In State War Effort
Complete reorganization for vaccination and mobilization accorded two Texas cavalry brigades with officers named by Governor Jabb y. Washington reports indicate federal action to equip and train the units, with possible camp near Alpine or Fort Stockton and muster underway.
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Anetin
Tex
Texas Casalrey
Jabby
Jlarris
Washington, TC
Ehiss
War Department
Harley
Washington
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Two Hundred Killed in Clash With Villa
El Paso Texas reports a day long battle at Pilar de Concho near Chihuahua City between General Ernesto Garcia federal forces and Francisco Villa. Federation losses reached 120 killed while 80 Villa followers died. Garcia returns to Chihuahua City with 600 fresh troops and pursues Villa near Niaca as defenses near Chihuahua City are tightened.
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el Paso
Tex
Pilar de Concho
Chihuahua City
Ernesto Garcia
Francisco Villa
Villa
Garcia
Villas
Niaca
Allied forces capture 128 302 prisoners since July 15
Paris reports the western front has taken 128,302 prisoners since July 15. In the same period Allied forces also seized 2,069 guns 1,734 mine throwers and 13,783 machine guns.
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Paris
Itront
Holland Reduces Fat Ration Slightly
Washington reports the fat ration in Holland has been cut to just under one ounce ad libitum per person daily.
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Holland
Washington
Massive American Troop Embarkation Revealed by General March
Washington reports General March, chief of staff, announced that more than 1,600,000 American troops had been embarked for all fronts up to August 31. The figure shows the volume of forces Marshal Foch could deploy to press Western Front victories.
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Washington
Mareh
Marshal Foch
Aviators Die In 2000 Foot Fall Near Callfield
Lieutenant F R McGiffin from FHrense California and Cadet Eris Bernard Babcock from Washington DC were killed when their aircraft plunged 2000 feet after slipping from the top of a loop at Callfield. Both died instantly in Wichita Falls Texas.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
F. R. McGiffin
Fhrense
Cal
Eris Bernard Babcock
Washington, D. C
Callfield
Cyclops Registered as Lost and Claims Ordered Paid
The missing collier Cyclops is formally stricken from the navy register. Secretary Daniels announced Saturday that orders have been issued for the treasury to pay all claims arising from the loss of her crew.
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Washington
Navy Register
Daniels
Treasury
Revolving Fund Half Used in Rail Aid Report
Washington officials say nearly half of the $500 million revolving fund for the railroad administration has been consumed by loans and rental payments to individual roads. The new financial report, released Monday, details the allocation and remaining balance.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Navy aviators die in Pensacola Bay crash
Two naval aviators James Lloyd Churchill of Syracuse New York and DeWitt Gifford Wilcox of Newton Center Massachusetts were killed Friday when their aircraft nosedived into Pensacola Bay Florida.
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Pensacola
Fla
James Lloyd Churchill
Syracuse
N. Y
DeWitt Gifford Wilcox
Newton Center
Mass
Gillespie County Pecan Crop Seen Near Total Loss
Fredericksburg Texas report drought will nearly wipe out Gillespie county pecan crops. Grove owners fear severe loss as heat and dry conditions persist across the region.
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Fredericksburg
Tex
Gillespie County
Why the Colors Vary in Light and Air
The text explains that pure water appears greenish blue and pure air blue. Lord Raleigh links water color to its purity, while Newton’s dictum attributes air’s blue color to large air molecules reflecting blue rays.
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Lord Raleigh
Germans Retreat Rapidly As Allied Drive Splits Front
Allied forces push from Vesle to Aisne driving Germans back across the river and toward Rheims. French American troops pene trate toward Soissons and Rheims while Haig’s men smash the Drocourt Quent line.
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Picardy
Vesle
Aisne
Soissons
Rheims
Wate
Peronne
Ypres
Sikit
Abelitins
Nevon
Sonssons
Sommae Caanal
Ham
St. Quentin
la Pere VII
Novon Vreat
Jussy and
la Pere
Vesle River
Conde
Viel Arey
Cathedral City
Verdun
Flanders
Champagne
Marshalloch
Artois
Noyon
Soissons-Rheims
Chemin Des Dames
Arras
Haig
Drocourt Quent
Scarpe River
Queant
Dodson's Liver Tone Offered As Calomel Substitute
An advertisement claims Dodson's Liver Tone cures biliousness without calomel. It promises morning relief, improved liver and bowels, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The pitch targets general readers and promises safe tastiness for children.
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Dodson
Adv
Willie challenges on three proofs of earth’s roundness
A brief literary quip contrasts sources and authority. Willie dismisses the need for proof, while the book and others claim the earth’s roundness. The exchange highlights skepticism toward accepted truths in a playful note from Dovs' Life.
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Willie
Yostin
Tin
Dovs
Red Lips and Railways Spark City Skies
A coy exchange about rouge signals social plans while Philadelphia tests a street railway skipstop system. Officials claim the device will cut coal use and reduce smoke in downtown transit routes.
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Philadelphia
Airedales Praised for War Work by Signal Corps
Signal corps experts led by Lieut. William N. Butler at Chicago say Airedales surpass German police dogs in brains and courage. They carry messages when pigeons fail, endure bad weather, blend with terrain, and slip through barbed wire unscathed. The corps seeks skilled dog handlers.
Over-ripe Produce Promises Quick Relief for Summer Diarrhoea
An advertisement touts GROVEL BABY BOWEL MEDICINE as a safe remedy for summer diarrhoeas. It claims effectiveness for both adults and children in hot weather, urging fast checks and a bottle to treat bowel trouble from over-ripe vegetables or sprites.
Elevator seats for Hereafter girl operators in Kansas City
A policy change in Kansas City Missouri will grant female elevator operators seats in their cabs. The adjustment aims to improve comfort and safety for workers, reflecting evolving workplace standards in the city.
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Kansas City, Mo
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James P. Walker
Ladonia
Grover C. Jenkins
Village Mills
Guy W. Pant
Pie Sandy
Ira W. Walker
Thorndale
Elmer Ho Dohoon
Ells
Barman
J. Friesenbuhm
Tommy Franks
Joaquin
James Cook
Wace
Harry Garrett
Marshall
Atchinon
Imletn
Verda Wo Cguruther
Ties Cos
Ordser
John
Vippe Cami
Satverd
Peewee Tatdie
CPI
Privite Chiude
Vernon
Poanl Perea
Galveston
Denry Drake
Nequilli
John EF. Psaencik
Mereus
John J Shotwell
Bering
Paul Brooks
Gatesville
Moldie Dphms
Center
Tom
Brown
Waelder
William P. Griffin
Silex
Joseph Po Jurach
Karnes
City
Barney A. Raczmar
William T. Boykin
Zavala
Emmett H. Gideon
Crockett
Carl Leonidas Myatt
Lubbock
Charles H. Garett
Texarkana
Albert Hoy Misemer
Cedar Will
Jacob M. Casey
Marlin
John Mc Currie
Austin
Lather Andrew Raburn
Midlothian
Thos Grady Jones
Whites
Boro
Alvy RO Owen
Eljsin
Dick Bo Reessdale
Dallas
Perry
Griffin
Sulphur Springs
Maurice Joy
Houston
Rolfe Wiener
Clyde
Roy Wo Watson
Plouston Stigler
Homer Chastain
Girza
Charles ¢. Wright
Coohkville
Hugh Bo Pullen
Port Kavete
Oley DD. Hagcratt
Luther Kendrick
Runge
Claude Milner
Abilene
Matthews
Pourpkins
Waco
Walter J. House
Bellevue
Leslie W. Lynch
Oglesby
William A. Baum
Merkel
Raymond B. Chambliss
Lampasas
Claude Everett
Bombarton
Malcom P. Wollard
Joseph M. McCaine
Tolburt J. Landrum
Mount Pleasant
Oscar O. Ray
Morgan Mill
Arthur Wilbur
Luther PD
Orr
Bowie
August Strzelevk
St. Hedwig
Texas Cavalry
Elfvet
Ted
United States
Peneil
Great Britain
Senate
President
Congress
American Overseas Forces
Cyclops
Pensacola Bay
Gillespie
Aisne River
HMS Burn Supplies
Urs
S’letcher
Jack
The
Packers
America
Swift & Company
U.S. A
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