Cost in Lives and American Casualties in Meuse-Argonne
Governor Allen notes official casualty figures show American losses in the Meuse-Argonne were ten percent of those engaged, lower than Civil War Union losses and far below other Allied nations. The report lists totals for all forces: 4.3 million, 2.086 million overseas, 1.3 million fought in France, 50,000 battle deaths, 236,000 wounded, 56,991 disease deaths, 112,422 total army deaths, with 15 percent regulars, 10 percent National Guard, 77 percent drafted.
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Allen
Kansas
Meuse-Argonne
France
National Guard
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Austria
Italy
Turkey
Serbia and Montenegro
Belgium
Rusnia
Bulgaria
United States
Greece
Portugal
America
Labor's Americanism and the 44 hour week debate
The American Federation of Labor with nearly four million members pushes a campaign for a 44 hour week and a Saturday half holiday while supporting patriotic Americanism and resisting radical elements. The stance aims to calm conservatives despite wage and price concerns amid wartime stability.
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American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
Federation
Veterans desire honest work over larger bonuses
The article argues that trial prisoners under wartime acts were refused and radical groups suppressed by federation peace treaties. It notes returning soldiers prefer earning an honest living over bigger bonuses and suggests Gov Hobby’s plan to vote bonds for a $300 payment is less desired than practical employment. It criticizes spectacle over real aid for veterans.
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Federation
Hobby
Advertising Strategy Emphasized by College of Industrial Arts
The men who fought want jobs not bonuses. The College of Industrial Arts aims to reach the public via the country press. President Brasley asserts the paper is the best medium to reach a broad audience and notes C. I. A. ranks third in attendance among U S colleges for women.
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College of Industrial Arts
Brasley
Courtly
Woten Invite to Detroit Voor Stove Demonstration
Citizens are invited to a demonstration of Detroit Voor stoves at Bennett’s on Monday. The event promises wickless radiance using gasoline or coal oil.
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Mardow Cal
Detroit
Herris Bennett'’s
Painter’s Union Banquet for Sewells Before Waco Move
Mr and Mrs W M Sewell honored at Elk Cafe banquet last night as a farewell reception before moving to Waco. Vernon local painters and wives attended with guests including J Guthrie J N Reed Chas Withers R V Murray W M Sewell F J Reed Z Dees J Roberts A L Hulsey G R Blake Lonnie Newell Willie Withers and Clifton Withers.
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W. M. Sewell
Focal Painter’s Union
Elk Cafe
Waco
Vernon
Messrs
and Mines
J. Guthrie
J. N. Reed
Chas. Withers
R. V. Murray
YL. Brown
F. J. Reed
Zub Dees
J. Ro Roberts
A. L. Hulsey
G. R. Blake
Lonnie Newell
Willie Withers
Clifton Withers
Married at Quanah then to make Vernon home
Luther PD Orr and Miss Greeba Thresher married at Quanah Saturday afternoon by Rev. Logan. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Thresher of Tatchy. Groom well known in Vernon, moved to Bowie seven years ago. They will reside in Vernon where Orr will work as painter and paperhanger.
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Luther PD
Ore
Greeba Thresher
Quanah
S O'Clovk
Logan
the Baptist
Chuareh
Mes
T. J. Thresher
Tatchy
Vernon
Bowie
Orr
Lemon Juice and Orchard White Skin Bleaching Cream
A reader's beauty tip suggests mixing lemon juice with orchard white to create a cheap skin brightening lotion. Strain lemon juice, combine with three ounces of orchard white, bottle to yield about a quarter pint, for daily facial use to bleach and smooth skin.
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Groceer
Oats for Sale Near Odell For Two Weeks
Oats offered at 10 cents per bundle for cash for the next two weeks at the seller's place eight miles east of Odell. Claude Hamilton Co. EL Yarbrough attorney at law of Electra visited Vernon yesterday to pursue a county court case.
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Odell
Claude Ham
EL Yarbrough
Electra
Vernon
County
At 10 Cents a Bundle Cash at My Place
A terse notice indicates a sale priced at ten cents per bundle, offered for cash at the seller’s location. The fragment provides no further context, dates, or identifying details.
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LABOR
McCormack
Victrola
Red Seal
Trances
Alda
Beethoven
Fiiry
Victrola Red Lee
Peerle Cartet
Henry Burr
Mammy O’ Mine
Adele Rowland
Victor
Pendleton’s Music Store
More's Theater
Bldg
Vernon, Texas
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Saies
Deecan
The
Wacconer National Bank
Painter’s Union
W. WM. Sewell
Ilton
Ady
Court
Dale Ristors
Staley Farm Oil Company
Staley Farm
Aetna Company
Staley
John King
Kansas City Petroleum Company
A. H. Murchison
J. A. Cox
J. A. Dixon
E. T. Pope
H. H. Rhoads
J. W. Brock
J. H. Pendleton
H B. Wilhelm
S. M. Napier
E. H. Pigg
S. C. Davenport
J. T. Oats
J. B. Morris
W. D. Berry
F. E. Nowlin
G. C. Morris
B. H. Lewis
Leo Cox
L. C. Eakle
A. B. Garland
Luther Webb
W. W. Bennett
G. W. Backus
T. H. Shive
Napier Bros
J. L. Swartwood
L. E. Piper
Cy Long
Mrs. W. D. McElroy
J. H. E. Young
L. G. Hawkins
C. E. Basham
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