Nation-wide Prohibition Wins in House Vote
Washington Dec 17 Nation wide prohibition won in the house by 282 to 128 after debate as the two houses align on an amendment to the constitution to ban intoxicating liquors for beverage use. The resolution aims to submit the amendment with seven years for ratification by state legislatures.
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Webb
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Congress
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Brandegee
Connecticut
Senate Judiciary Committee
Brandeges
Col House Back From Europe Reports Allied Focus
Col E M House head of the American mission reports to President Wilson that the allied conference in Paris and the Versailles meetings brought things to a focus. He notes the naval conference is a first result and says morale in Britain and France is splendid. He cites American interests as paramount and praises Admiral Sims and the naval forces in cooperation with Britain.
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Red Cross appeals and Camp Travis notes during Christmas
The Red Cross asks county branches to distribute sewing to troops in cantonments and France to lift morale. Superintendent Don W Brown attends a district teachers institute in Brady, while Camp Travis health and hygiene efforts expand with barber hand washing and equipment sterilization. Wilbur G Hoyt of San Saba becomes Lance Corporal in Ambulance Co 860 and leads a drill platoon.
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Asar
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Wilbur G. Hoyt
San Saba
Texas
Christmas Mail Rules At Camp Travis
Camp Travis soldiers and post office staff urge proper packing and precise addresses for Christmas mail. Use heavy boxes, avoid liquids, and include full unit details to ensure delivery.
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Travis
John Smith
Texas
John Smiths
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Camp Travia
Fireworks Notice and Selective Service Bulletin
San Saba residents are warned that fireworks kept in houses void fire insurance per state rules, with 25 cents extra per hundred dollars. The notice also covers city ordinances, safety measures, and guidance from the Local Board on Selective Service regulations and questionnaires. Community advisories, addresses, and board member details follow, with schedule notes through December and January.
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News and the Star
the News and the Star
John C. Townes, Jr
E. L. Rector
N. C. Walker
J. H. Baker
W. V. Dean
Arch Woods
John H. Moore
J. K Rector
E. B. Fagg
John Seiders
S. E. Kelley
G. H. Hagan
Legal Advisory Board
Selective Service
General Crowder
Selective Service System
Southwestern Phone
Martin
Red Cross Drive Mobilizes San Saba in War Effort
The Red Cross membership drive aims for 15 million supporters nationwide and runs through Christmas Eve. Local units report active recruitment in Richland Springs and Elm Grove, with volunteers staffing a post office booth and planning a candlelight service at homes harboring Red Cross members.
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Elm Grove
Annette Moore
Ann Martin
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