River Valley Mentions and Water Control Debate Heats Up
In a crowded dining room discussion, ranchers and water company men argue over river control and protection works at the Heading. Marshall leads, De la Vega named, as tension rises about railroad influence and future reclamation plans amid political backing and warnings from the Valley Star editors. The scene sets the larger fight over who bears responsibility for guarding the river and funding protective projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
MacLean
Black
General de la Vega
Babcock
Mimmons
Fara
Wickard
Faraday
Padle
Tong’ Yison
Water Companies
Brandon
Valley Star
Star-hed
Desert Reclamation Company
Hatin
Honda
Barton
Hardin
Mexico
Ted Marshall
de la Vega
Grace
Notice of Final Discharge for Guardian of Allen Heirs
Joel Allen guardian of W M Allen Virgie Allen Edith Allen Bell McK Allen and Joel O Allen deceased seeks final discharge. Hearing set for April 10 1919 at 10 a m in guardian's office. Also classified sale of good milk cow with calf yielding two gallons daily offered at bargain by B F Faircloth Maple MNN Dillon March 20 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Allen
W. M. Allen
Virgie Allen
Edith Allen
Bell McK. Allen
Joel O. Allen
B. F. Faircloth
Dillon
War Speech Echoes Across Time and Space
Disjointed text references supporting Allied war effort with Uncle Sam imagery. Mentions gearing for long conflict overseas, clothing and feeding troops, and funding for Liberty bonds. Evokes dawn of a world order, urging national resolve and unity for victory.
War Savings Stamps publicity from The Thriftocrans
War bonds appeal urges readers to buy War Savings Stamps. Slogans emphasize frugality and wealth through savings. The piece ties personal finance to national effort in the Big War era.
Liberty Loan pledge drive aims to finish the job
The pledge recitals vow strong support for the Fifth Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamps. They pledge to lay groundwork between now and April, stop trafficking in bonds of earlier loans, and oversubscribe the April drive. The text emphasizes thrift as a national peace essential and commits to new savings pledges if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Victory Liberty Loan: citizens urged to save now
A wartime appeal stresses that the fifth Victory Liberty Loan depends on nation saving. It warns of tax and debt costs, urges households to subscribe fully, and calls on every family to act now to support postwar reconstruction and military needs. It questions whether Americans will quit the effort after the war.
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Parrish
Dowkur
Calexico
General Assembly
The
Herald
Claude N. Sapp
M. Wolfe
TH. L. Oliver
Georgetown County
Cooper
Game Department
United States
Waila
Sam Estiat
Liberty
Cierk
Phos
Lettice
Tiia
Narion
Ita
Mks
Thriftocrans
Uncle Sani
Businss
Coe
Rowell
R.R. Ave
Federal Reserve Banking System
Pedera Rese
First National Bank
National Bank
Dillon County
Puckottee
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