Ready And Rearin Hugh Henry Reads News From Home
A letter from Camp Merritt New Jersey dated May 31 1918 describes Hugh Henry awaiting orders to depart for France. He recalls travel from Houston to Cleveland Buffalo and New York City with Red Cross kindness and sightseeing including Chinatown Coney Island and Big Apple venues while college friends and San Saba ties are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Henry
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
France
Hugh
T. €. Henry
N. J
Soldier Letter From Camp Merritt Headed Home Soon
Hugh W Henry quartermaster notes payroll signed, registration done, expects one more pay before leaving the United States. He mentions camp life and chow time at Camp Merritt New Jersey and sends greetings to San Saba county friends and the News office.
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U. S
San Saba County
San Saba
Governor Hobby Campaign Ballot Names List
A long list of political supporters and candidates for governor including W P Hobby and R S Crain among numerous signatories. The document catalogs attendees or endorsers, with many initials and surnames across multiple lines, reflecting a parade of names rather than a narrative.
Results Will Star tle San Saba Eye Wash Ad
Quick results from one application help a girl with weak strained eyes. Her mother, unable to sew or read due to eye pains, found relief in one week. A small bottle of Laveptik is guaranteed to help every case. Aluminum eye cup free. Sold by Corner Drug Store. Motor trip to Camp Travis to see Will Perry in training.
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N. Y
New York
Jersey
Washington
Hudson River
Big City
Broadway
France
Fifth Avenue
Uncle Sam
Evolution of modern chambers of commerce in civic life
The Indianapolis Star argues that to strike at essentials, commercial bodies must pursue a clear, concrete program under intelligent management. Modern chambers are evolving into organized departments of activity with definite aims to advance cities and civic interests nationwide.
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Indianapolis Star
Wy Igniiom
Dakuibers
Coummerce
Hoya
Ork
Cary Yelly
X. Sun
Jodhinapulis Chamber of
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross workers dedicating days in war effort
A newspaper notice lists many women who worked one to three days in the Red Cross effort at Saba to aid the war. It notes the effort reflects Christian duty, with many volunteers from churches and communities, and urges broader church commitment to wartime needs.
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W. A. Martin
Harrykins
R. W. Burleson
J. H. Job
T. A. Murray
Mitch Johnson
Beaumont
Misses Bernice
Mary Carr
Emma Vanderhider
Dismukes
W. W. Olive Brown
D. R. Terry
Wi. Bentley
B. R. Russell
W. John Martin
E. W. Hudson
Zeal
F. & C. Peisner
Frank Kerlain
Miller
W. H. Woodall
Park
W. A. Scott
Dean
Hill
Joekel
M. Kuykendall
Walker
G. H W. Wayan
W. A. John Campbell
Arma Waltersley
Reid
John Urquhart
Jorvine
E. A. Murray
Sessions
Rich
Aliie Sullivan
Lee Thornton
T. B. Hart
Car Hiddon
Inglish
Hunter
B. L. Kate Hartley
Crawford
E. Yney
G. A. Arhelyer
J Lou Carr
C. T. Jones Seiders
Ed Dickerson
W. E
G. A Walters
FI McCarley
Grace Baxter
Anna Tin
A. B. Kirkpatrick
G. W. Light
J. B. Berry Nalls
Jimmie Carr
J. J. Carson
W. Ewards
W. R. Harris
T. C. Harber
Wm. Scott
J. M. Kuyki
Ing
Saba
Red Cross
Pergola use rises as garden feature expands
Pergolas have become common in modern gardens though rare twenty years ago in America. They add variety and decoration but require careful placement to connect to a defined object such as a summer house gate or terrace. In La Mertola near Bordighera a pergola frames a terrace and the Mediterranean view beyond a stone balustrade.
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America
la Mertola
Bord Vhera
Pergela
Panic Proof Fire Safety Rule Upheld by Court
Supreme Court Justice Gavegan of New York says the state industrial commission may require building owners to make panic proof structures even if they are fire proof. The court notes safety depends on panic risk, and coverage can extend beyond a single factory, including nearby or connected structures and various threats such as smoke, war, or earthquakes.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Cleveland
Ohio
Good Ladies of the Red Cross
American Red Cross
Lake Erie
Buffalo
N. Y
Red Cross
Supreme Court
Juste Gavegan
State
Ndustrial Commission
Eminent Artists Suffer Brain Disorders Revealed
A number of distinguished artists are described as afflicted by brain disorders. Sir Edwin Bindseer showed signs of insanity late in life. Tur ner displayed quiet eccentricities. Sir Thomas Lawrence faced brain symptoms, David Wilkie lost attention and had a neural seizure, and Romney battled hallucinations that threatened his talent during peak fame.
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Edwin Bindseer
Turner
Thomas Lawrence
David Wilkie
Romney
Garden Trellis and Gate Privacy Reminder
A reader notes that screening a rear garden with a white trellis or gate can hide objectionable views. Emphasizes using decorative white treillage from house to fence to create privacy in backyards.
Daughters of American Revolution Honor Scots Village
Mrs. W. W. Meador returns home after a pleasant visit to Lis. in Scotland women who kept watch for the Tuscania dead found a tiny American flag on a body. Women copied the flag and kept vigil all night. At their annual meeting the Daughters extend thanks to the village and present an American flag to honor the act.
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Scotland
W. H. Wait
Llano N
Llano Residents Visit Relatives in Temple and Marble
Mr and Mrs W A Budh Castell of Llano county led a family visit to Mrs D R Keyser at the start of the week. Mrs W B Gallagher spent time with wives and friends in Marble last week. Her nephew Jack returned to visit Mr and Mrs gher here. Mrs A R Mosley and children were visiting relatives in Temple this week.
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W. A. Budh
W. B. Gallagher
Marble
Jack
Mrs. Gher
A. R. Mosley
Temple Week
Also Mentioned on This Page
India
Home
Friends
Camp Logan
Houston
Arkansas
Illinois
New York City
Chinatown
Confucius
Bhut
Algo
Jerusalem
Bowery
78Th Street
Coney Island
Williamburg Bridge
Brooklyn
Long Tunnel
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hugh W. Henry
Quartermaster’s Co. U
W. P. Hobby
R. S. Crain
W. A. Smith
Worth Doran John Seiders
W. ON. Rylander
M. G. Estep
N. G. Walker
J. YW. Baker
J. K. Rector, Sr
W. McConnell
W. M. Allison
GO. D. Kirkpatrick
R. T. Rich
J. K. Rector, Jr
M. Dickerson
W. Hudson
R. A. Unite
Jd. C. Campbell
E. T. Stobaugh
W. H. Kimbrough
P. H. Walker
J. B. McKee
R. L. Peisker
J.T. McConnell
J. A. Johnston
Rufus Thornton
Page W. C. Dofflemyer
T C Henry Jno
F. Campbell
W. H. Hinyard
Biges EL. Rector
D. W. Kirkpatrick John
H. Martin
W. Hart
Alex Casbeer
E. Webb
A.J. Harkey
A. Murray
C. McCarley
W. E. Graves
J. W. Carroll
G. A. Walters
W. Walker
W. J. Hill
A. M. Sanderson
F. A. Bass
J. C. Cunningham
D. W. Gaddy
M. C. Harper
C. M. Perry
Ruth Perry
Lavera Whitt
Camp Travis
Will Perry
F. A. Bas
Mad Artists
W. W. Meador
Commerce
Lis
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