Local Selective Service Bulletin Details Registration and Induction
The board reports 101 men registered last Wednesday in San Saba County with 98 in person and 3 absentees. It lists registrars, notes order numbers, and outlines compulsory steps for classifications, questionnaires, and drafts, plus a late update on Frank Byrd and a special auto mechanics induction call with a 12th deadline.
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United States
John Henry Brown
San Saba
W. V. Dean
N. K. Lidstone
S. E. Kelley
James Cummins
Polse
Selective Service
War Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Selective Service Law
Frank Will Byrd
Camp Travia
San Francisco
Calif
Camp Mabry
Texas
A. & M. College
College Station
Camp Travis
State Ticket Names Thirty-Eight Candidates in Texas Primary
Waco Texas June 7 The State Democratic ticket shows thirty eight candidates for state offices in the July 27 primary. Land Commissioner J T Robison of Austin runs unopposed. The list includes Morris Sheppard for US Senator James Ferguson W Hobby and others for governor and various statewide posts. A double primary will delay the convention until September with committee to pick a meeting site. San Saba County Selection Board San Saba Texas June Lith 1918.
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Waco
Texas
Shurtieff
J. T. Robison
Austin
United States
Morris Sheppard
Texarkana
R. F E. Heller
Toyah
Floyd M. Spann
Belton
Supreme Court
J. D. Harvey
Houston
Thomas B Greenwood
Court of Criminal Appeals
C. A. Pippen
Dallas
William Pierson
Greenville
F. B. Martin
Longview
S. Lattimore
Fort Worth
H. Ward
San Antonio
John W. Baker
Crosbyton
J. M. Edwards
C. M. Cureton
Marsall Spoonts
John W. Woods
Abilene
C. H. Hurdleston
Clarence E. Gilmore
Willis Point
John L. Andrews
Sam H. Goodlett
H. B. Terrell
C. C. Mayfield
Clairett
General Land Office
Fred Davis
H. A. Halbert
Coleman
W. F. Doughty
Annie Webb Blanton
Denton
Brandon Trussell
Decatur
Democratic Executive Committee
Wilson designates new enemies under wartime act
June 28 Washington report that President Wilson expands the enemies list under the trading with the enemy act. The proclamation covers women outside the U S with enemy ties, interned or POW groups, citizens aiding German propaganda, neutral country nationals named later, and those who have resided in enemy territory since August 4 1914. Officials must report holdings to the alien property custodian within 30 days and debtors to enemies must furnish statements under future rules.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Natons
War Trade Board
Pledge the President Hobby Speaking Event
A speaking event for Governor Hobby W P Hobby is planned next Saturday night June 15 featuring Locker by Knight Rector Jr and Algerita by N C Walker with locations in Knight Rector Jr and N C Walker venues.
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W. P. Hobby
Locker
Knight Rector, Jr
Algerita
N. C. Walker
Pledge the President Sheep With Eight Legs At Robert Lee
In Robert Lee Texas June 6 E W owner Eselle preserves a stuffed sheep with eight legs four ears two heads two tails and two spines. Though fully developed each set cannot touch ground at once four legs rest on the ground while the other four rise. The extraordinary curio drew attention as one of the most curious natural freaks seen.
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Robert Lee
Texas
E. W
Eselle
Pledge the President Drowned In River
Carroll Watts eleven year old son of Will Watts drowned in the Llano river last Saturday while bathing. He and other children swam with water wings. He released his floater and sank under the shallow water. The frightened peers ran to shore as others below him arrived too late.
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Carroll Watts
Will Watts
Liano
Carroll
Llano
Pledge the President No County Fair for 1918
At a June 11 1918 meeting of the San Saba County Fair Association directors the 1918 Fair and Encampment were canceled due to war and crop conditions. They pledged to hold a bigger and better fair in 1919 if conditions improved.
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San Saba County
Hon. John Lee Brooks Endorses Hobby in Dallas Speech
Dallas speaker Hon. John Lee Brooks delivered a convincing speech for Governor W. P. Hobby at the Court House Wednesday night. A full report will appear next week.
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John Lee Brooks
Dallas
W. P. Hobby
Court House
San Saba Sheep and Goat Raisers Meet to Decide Wool Sale
The San Saba County Sheep and Goat Raisers Association will hold a meeting on Saturday June 15 at 2 00 pm to decide how to dispose of accumulated wool and mohair and address other sheep and goat interests. President R Russell and Secretary W Midivarids call for a large turnout, even those who have disposed of their clip.
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San Saba County
Emancipation Day Plans and Democratic Committee Meeting
Community colors prepare for emancipation day with a basket dinner ice cream and sodas at the fair grounds to aid the Red Cross a concert at the Baptist church and the Red Cross proceeds. Luke Taylor leads the entertainment committee. San Saba County Democratic Executive Committee meets June 17 2018 at 11 a m in the court house to fix candidate assessments for the July 27 primary and handle other business. Members listed with meeting for candidates at 2 p.m. S E W Hudson chairman John Seiders secretary. Pledge the President
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Fair Grounds
Red Cross
Baptist Church
Old Town
Luke Taylor
Democratic Executive Committee
San Saba County
Texas
San Saba
S. E. Beiles
T. Oyeer
Harmony
W. G. Kolh
Colony
W. O H. Grezy
Rough Creek
R. M S. Bend
G. S. Gray
Chrokee
C. B. Lambert
Wallace
R. M. Ellis
Sloan
A. H. Bade
Roweh Creek
Otto Birk
Latham
C. Jefferson
Richland Springs
Hele
Rexall Stores Act As Merchant Marine Recruiting Hubs
The Rexall Drug Stores nationwide are appointed recruiting stations for the U S Merchant Marine. Volunteers gain exemption from military service and aid to supply soldiers and allies. Rexall proprietor D R Keyser is the local agent. J A Crouch, born 1839, died 1918, buried Richland Springs, long Civil War veteran and patriot, honored in obituary with family details. community notes follow including social visits and local school plans.
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Rexall
Merchant Marine
United States
Srvice
D. R. Keyser
Rexall Drug Store
J. A. Crouch
Richland Springs
Tippin
Martha A. Barnett
Ude
Emmett
Crouch
15Th
Texas Cavalry
Bragg
Hood
Franklin
Nashville
Tennesse
Claburn
Johnnie
Comrads
Mr. Crouch
Johnson
Texas National Guard
W. Oj. Crouch
Tohoka
Billy
Farm hints and advice from Bart Daniels obituary note
Agricultural guidance covers crop rotation and soil mulch, fruit saving, pest control, and cattle feeding. It urges prompt land preparation after cutting wheat and oats, recommends specific crops like sorghum, peanuts, and soybeans, and stresses keeping accurate farming records. The issue also notes the death of B S Daniels known as Uncle Bart, a longtime local mover of houses.
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San Saba
Agricultural Club
Harkey Appointed New Constable for Precinct
Dave Northcut resigned as constable of the precinct and the commissioners court promptly appointed O. K. Harkey to fill the unexpired term. Harkey posted the required bond and assumed duties immediately.
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Dave Northcut
Commissioner's Court
O. K. Harkey
Mr. Harkey
Red Cross War Work Announcements At Court House
Work continues in the court house and Clark building bandage rooms on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons respectively. Women are urged to participate and acknowledge the vital war effort while honoring nursing and knitting volunteers. A list of ladies who worked in the bandage room is included, ending with notice that yours may be next week.
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Court House
Clark
Israel
France
Fifth Avenue
New York
America
Mesdames W. E. Barrow
C.T. Jones
G. A. Walters
Mitch Johnson
John Seiders
W. A. Martin
John Lavine
Mamie Hagan
Rubiles Thornton
Gertrude Frill
Florence McCarley
Mary Dismukes
Mesdames Ed Dickerson
R. W. Burleson
A. B. Kirkpatrick
Harry Hopkins
D. R. Terry
J. H. Baker
R. G. Sloan
Margaret Kelley
Grace Baxter
Bernice Baxter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bulletin OF Selection Board
WSS
Hobby
Robert Lee, Texas
Wedge
Siation
R. Russell
W. Midivarids
S. E. W. Hudson
Merchant Marine Recruiting Station
Petra
R.P. Elrod County
Bart S. Daniels
B. S. Daniels
Uncle Bart
Missouri
Wm. Scott
Bart
Harkey
the Red Cross
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