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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
The organization has purchased over $2 000 worth of Liberty bonds and holds more W S stamps than any other fraternal benefit society. Shelled corn sells for $1.50 a bushel and corn in the car at $1.25 a bushel as prices. All Woodmen wear the badge of loyalty.
The Democratic State Executive Committee has put Jas E Ferguson on the ticket as the gubernatorial nominee for Texas. County chairmen are required by law to place his name on the ballot. The question arises whether Ferguson's foes will vote for him or the Republican nominee.
The piece notes Generals with the von prefix including von Gluck von Hindenburg von Ludend burg von Moltke von Stein and von Hutier have not achieved victory. It suggests replacing them with a plain citizen general like American Generals Lee or Grant for better results.
Washington reports high military opinion on June 14 that a new push toward English Channel ports is planned. Officers believe the German staff aims to split allied forces by northern attacks to destroy the British army while defending the French south, amid heavy losses at the southern front.
The text notes German efforts at Amiens and Paris as desperate attempts with heavy losses, asserting the German high command cannot admit defeat and will persist in the last drive to capture Paris and crush the French army.
City of Shiner proclaims June 28 1918 as National War Savings Day. Mayor I E F Wolters urges all wage earners and taxpayers to attend meetings at 2 p.m. to pledge savings for War Savings Stamps and help reach a $91,000,000 national goal. Absentees will be listed and forwarded to authorities.
Ferguson's Forum celebrates American troops at Chateau-Thierry Maine Montdidier Noyon and other fronts. It praises daring death defying courage and the light of heroism amid growing casualties and German offensives.
A wartime call urges citizens to save as much as possible and then loan savings to the government to support troops. It appeals to public officers and private citizens alike, condemning those who spread personal agendas.
The Secretary of Agriculture says if soldiers will serve in trenches and dig ditches, civilians can spare time to work in furrows and harvest fields, contributing to national needs during wartime.
A morning bowel operation routine keeps you in shape for the day. If missed, discomfort arises and affects movements. Herbine is recommended to purify, strengthen, and regulate digestion, priced 50 cents and sold by all druggists.
The article explains constipation stems from low moisture in remaining food matter. It urges drinking water, eating raw fruits, outdoor exercise, and mild laxatives. It warns against harsh cathartics and endorses Chamberlains Tablets as easy to take and pleasant in effect.
Surgeons urge prompt antiseptic use for cuts burns bruises and wounds. Borozone is promoted for man or beast as the ideal antiseptic and healing agent available now. Prices 250 50c and 1.00 sold by all druggists.
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