30 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Clayton News
Location
Clayton, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1918
Page
1
Union County Sammies at Camp Kearney draw attention of news family members. Local reporters gather details on activities and community ties during summer camp program.
The report shows Gayton pupils owning two hundred war stamps and many learning thrift habits. Clayton pupils contributed hundreds of dollars to the army effort, with a hundred dollars raised for the second Liberty Loan. Advisor Hed Gross organized war work in every room, and residents praise the school efforts. A Kodak photo from Kearny, California, shows Union Gary boys stationed at cantonment reading the News. The letter from The Gayton News explains the boys, from left to right Roy Adams, Dick Mansker, Francis Boggs, Jake Ligian, Curtis Longest and John Charles Horter, send greetings.
The News shop notes the store adopts brooms from Heffner, who runs a local broom factory in the ad feed building. The product is union made and marketed as a community aid, with sweeping images and claims of quality and local industry support.
Weston Williams has accepted a new position in Dal fart after leaving his role at Powell Overland Co. The move marks a transition for Williams as he shifts from one logistics company to another in the region.
Dalhart resident Le Painter visits his parents in Grayton on Tuesday. J. Galdwell returned the first of the week from a trip with relatives in Illinois.
Four States D has opened a new branch for North Union. The seed company purchased a building to be moved to a suitable location along the railroad and installed a bhakti plant. The move is expected to benefit the local agricultural sector of the county.
The note explains camouflage as a French word of Italian origin used in war reports to describe disguising weapons and personnel with leaves straw and grain sheaves. It details usage like gun concealment, observers, and sharpshooters on outposts with specific pronunciation guidance.
At a regular convention in Clayton Court House, residents nominated a strong city ticket. Captain Snyder presided, Owens named as candidate for mayor, and a five-member slate selected for trustees and clerk. The piece also notes unusual weather in February with low moisture and high temperatures, referencing New Mexico days.
Miss Stella Aytes has accepted a position as printer's apprentice in the News office. The whole News force is proud of their new dev-er angle.
Mrs K A Gibson of Terre Haute Indiana is visiting her sisters Mrs KRQ Palmer and others, currently staying with family.
The article urges Clayton voters to oppose Doerism led trustees, accusing them of graft, wasteful spend ing, and risking bankruptcy. It singles out Otto, Eklund, and De Baca, and calls for a straight Citizens ticket to protect the village’s finances and municipal utilities.
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