Panama Pacific Exposition loses major overseas exhibitors
The Wellington Leader notes Japan England Germany and Russia decline to exhibit at the San Francisco Panama Pacific Exposition due to trade and policy disputes. It argues the U S should push to make the event a national achievement despite foreign refusals and calls on states to fund impressive displays.
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San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Japan
Yellow Brother
England
Germany
Russia
Greece
Turkey
Tennessee
California
Exposition urged as national duty in union appeal
A Commercial Appeal editorial urges the three big countries to support the exposition and declares every state has a patriotic duty to contribute. It says the event should be a brilliant success or be canceled to avoid a failure.
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Union
Texas Building at Worlds' Fair Draws Texas Interest
Texas commercial associations push for a state building at the San Francisco Worlds Fair 1915. A resolution to secure state funding was sent to the Governor, with over forty petitions from clubs urging favorable action. Strong support from commercial groups across Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Commercial Executives Association
San Francisco
Austin
King Shoe Shop Repairs Quality Footwear
King Shoe Shop offers all kinds of boot and shoe repair work in the best workmanship order. Located across the street from Leader Printing Office, the shop promises skilled service and reliable repairs for customers.
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Leader Printing Office
New Car Line Opens Between Wellington and Memphis
Bevers and Richardson court public travel between Wellington and Memphis with daily schedule starting 7:00 am from Wellington arriving 9:00 am in Memphis. Return departure 10:00 am reaching Wellington at noon. Fare 360 neway or 5 for round trip. Phone 17.
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Bevers & Richardson
Wellington
Memphis
Trade a dandy Jack for a work horse and cash difference
A dandy fine Jack in good fix is offered for trade toward a good work horse. The dealer notes the buyer will pay the difference in money. See J C Skaggs at O K Wagon Yard for details.
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J.C. Skaggs
O. K
Socialists Hold Southwest Encampment in Duke Oklahoma
The southwest Oklahoma socialist movement announces its third annual encampment at Duke Oklahoma from August 12 to 15 1918. Planned speakers include Stanley J Clark Kate Richards O Hare W L Thurman and Geo G Hamilton with others invited.
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Southwest
Oklahoma
Duke
Stanley J. Clark
Kate Richards O'Hare
W. L. Thurman
Geo. G. Hamilton
Sale at Goforth Son Red Front Confectionary Store
A local notice proclaims sales at Goforth and Son along the Hast side of the square offering cold drinks and confectionary goods with contact information.
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Goforth & Son
Junior B Y P U Program for August 10 1918
The Junior B Y P U program on August 10 1918 at 3 30 pm features The Forerunners of the King led by Tommie Starkey with scripture John 1 19 34 read by Mary C Royal The Baptism of John by Tereasa Sledge and John s Humility by Lema Good An open discussion on How We May Act John The Baptist Part invites all to bring their Bibles and bring someone with them.
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Tommie Starkey
John the Baptist
Lilly News Baptist Meeting Drains Lilly’s Dry Crop Days
Mrs Clarence Spencer is ill at her mother's. The Baptist meeting began last Sunday August 3 and will continue ten days or more. Rev Wilfred Perry and Rev J W Hembree conduct services. Several locals and visitors from Wellington Dodsonville Montague Okla attend. It is very dry and crops suffer for rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Spencer
Alfred Philipps
Lilly
Wilfred Perry
J. W. Hembree
Community Notes From a Dry Season Socials and Travels
Dear editor residents discuss water scarcity and dry conditions. A Fresno singing class led by Jim Withrow entertained the crowd Sunday afternoon and guests visited Miss Ethel Wyley’s home Saturday for a young people gathering with peaches cream and cake.
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Jim Withrow
Fresno
Ethel Wyley
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Cicero Smith Lumber Company
Vo. V. Davis
VELIE
Easy Riding & Studebaker Buggies
Lilly News
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Prof. Vaughn
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Montague County
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Earnest Estes
Mrs. Siske
E. L. Tarpley
Ruby Haralson
Misses Aron
Plymouth
Marvin Seal
Mrs
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Curt Thomas
New Mexico
J. A. Brandon
Clemmie Winter
Mr. Hickman
Clem Maples
Ethel Self
Ella Pritchard
Misses Meadows
Mr. C. A. Rodgers
Mr. Woodruff
Sunday
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Aberdeen
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