Hold On to Uncle Sam's Insurance
This persuasive notice urges veterans to keep up life insurance with the United States Government through the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. It argues that one paid fireman is needed for quicker response, praises volunteer firefighters, and warns that lapsing insurance forfeits rights and future eligibility at government rates. It cites W. G. McAdoo as secretary and promotes continued government protection through peacetime readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Sven
Sam Hs
United States
Sam
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam's Insurance
W. G. McAdoo
Constitutional Convention Backed by Nearly All Tex Legislature
The Thirty-Sixth session opens with broad support for a constitutional convention. Senator McNealus of Dallas boosts the plan and the call for a constitutional council. The discussions include road law changes, irrigation bonds worth 0, and reforms affecting women and carpentry. A veteran returns from the army after service in France.
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Prac
McNealus
Dallas
Farmers Learn To Keep Farm Books In 1919
Farmers are realizing farming is a business like banking or retail. Profit depends on understanding purge and income, so keeping books on farm operations will help improve success. Progressive farmers plan to start or expand farm bookkeeping in 1919.
Local notes on church, mail, and troop movements amid hard roads
Community items report small attendance due to bad roads with Sunday services and preaching scheduled. Updates note returning soldiers, influenza cases, travel to Burkburnett, letters from France, and the evolving shelf of U S Army divisions as rosters shift and skeletonized units await convoy home.
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Wil May
Earl
France
John Chisholm
Kell Castleberry
Clyde Muller
Toca
Germany
Amcon
Maj
Wolmug Whittenmeyer
Kitsas
Missouri
Colorado National Army
Texas
Arizona
New Mex
Oklahoma National Army
Army of Occupation
Victor Refining plans Barkburnett refinery expansion
J M Thomis travels to Wichita Falls to promote Victor Refining Company and its 200 000 capital plan to build a new refinery at Barkburnett. Officers include Jim Robinson president J L McCormick vice president O H Foster secretary W M Frank treasurer and W T Carlton attorney, all residing in Wichita Falls.
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J. M. Thomis
Wichita Walls
Vitor Refining Company
Sles
Barkburiett
Victor Refining Company
Ar Jim Robinson
J. L. McCormick
O. H. Foster
W. M. Frank
W.T. Carlton
Wichita Falls
Teachers urged to take state examination in local high school
A large number have signified intent to take the examination for teachers in the local high school on the 24th and 25th of this month. County Superintendent Pulcher urges all who can to use this chance to improve their certificates. The examination will be based on books used previously.
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Pulcher
Farmers Valley News reflects influenza and family letters
The Farmers Valley column reports influenza cases easing and multiple letters from soldiers in France. It notes local activity like a party at Mrs. J M Sebo High and various visits, school delays due to teacher shortage, and residents moving or shopping in Vernon. Local grocer ads appear alongside community remarks.
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Bolls
Bruce Norrell
J. M. Sebo
J. E. Catert
Devil's Auction at Central Christian Church Sunday Night
An event titled The Devil's Auction is scheduled for Sunday night at Central Christian Church. Details are scarce in the readable text.
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Central Christian Church
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