Dr. Fleming to Resume Medical Practice in Denton
Dr. H. G. Fleming, former pastor of the First Christian Church in Denison, is leaving Denison to relocate in Denton where he will resume medical practice. The Denison Herald notes his long prior medical career in Texas and his broad popularity across all denominations.
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H. G. Fleming
First Christian Church
Denton
Fleming
Texas
Kentucky
Denison
Denison Herald
Whiskers the Pioneering Horse Dies at Grayson County
Whiskers, longtime farm and family horse of Jesse P. Loving Sr. known as Uncle Jesse, lived his life in Grayson County area. The horse died after a long useful career due to infirmities of old age. He was owned by Uncle Jesse for thirty years and regarded as a faithful companion and colt.
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Whiskers
Grayson County
Jesse P. Loving
Jesse
Sher
More Whitewright Boys Volunteer for National Army
Whitewright reports several volunteer recruits including Grady Spindle Frank King Stanley Fogle and Ras Benedict. Grady joined the Navy and is awaiting a call while the other three bakers left for San Antonio to begin service. Approximately thirty local young men are in service, with more expected from the area as selective draft looms.
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National Army
Whitewright
Grady Spindle
Frank King
Stanley Fogle
Ras Benedict
Grady
Navy
San Antonio
A Call for Selfless Service in War Effort
The piece urges unselfish conduct in business farming politics and government during wartime. It condemns self serving politicians and those who seek favors for their henchmen while stressing citizens must sacrifice to win the war and secure peace.
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Farm & Ranch
Texas A Billion Dollar State 1917 Cotton Crop Forecast
An optimistic outlook asserts Texas could reach a billion dollars in 1917 value if ideal cotton growing weather lasts through October. At 25 cents per pound a 5,000,000 bale crop would yield about $625,000,000, plus $100,000,000 for seed, with additional returns from corn, rice, wheat, oil, sugar, cattle, fruit, and truck farming.
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Texas
Cattle Sales M ove Amid Grass Shortage In Texas
Guy Hamilton bought 24 Durham yearlings at Fort Worth last week and shipped them to his pasture southwest of town. Jones May and Frank Montgomery bought 49 head and keep them on good pasture nearby as western stockmen liquidate due to scarce grass and feed.
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Guy Hamilton
Durham
Fort Worth
Jones May
Frank Montgomery
Eptings Travel to Mississippi for Relatives Visit
Mrs. W. J. Epting and her son Roy left Saturday for Mississippi to visit relatives at Guntown and other points. Bro. Epting began a protracted meeting at Shady Grove Sunday.
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W. J. Epting
Roy
Mississippi
Guntown
Bro. Epting
Shady Grove
Knife Attack Narrows to Assault Charge in Sherman
K Edens suffered a deep knife cut along the right neck last Saturday while seated near Lilley's store. John Tumlin was taken in custody. Edens received medical care and is improving. The incident, caused by prior bad feeling, led to Tumlin facing an examining trial in Sherman on a charge of assault to murder with a $500 bond.
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K. Edens
John Tumlin
Mr. Eden
Lilley
Tumlin
Justice Court
Sherman
American Efficiency Compared With German Modernity
The war record argues that the United States moved from neutrality to total mobilization in weeks. It notes state of war, a seven billion dollar war fund, six hundred million for merchant shipping and air fleets, a three billion Allied loan, a selective draft enrolling nearly ten million, six hundred thousand volunteers, missions to Russia and France, thirty two camps, destroyer flotillas to England, embargo on enemies, food conservation, and massive private loans and gifts, asserting American resolve and civilization service.
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United States
Germany
Russia
France
England
Campaign Urges Mosquito Control In Sherman
Local papers urge strict search for breeding places as Sherman launches a vigorous anti mosquito campaign. Doctors say a mosquitoless city is possible with oiling ponds and removing stagnant water containers. Residents urged to clear barrels and cans to curb the pests.
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Sherman
Sherman Courier
Buell Spindle Enlists as Army Air Service Mechanic
Buell Spindle has joined the aviation corps and left last Friday for Leavenworth Kansas for assignment. He serves as a mechanic and is expected to rise quickly if no mishap befalls him in this hazardous branch.
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Buell Spindle
Uncle Sam
Aviation Corps
Leavenworth
Kan
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Roll of Honor Bank
New York
The
First National Bank
Whitewright, Texas
Dr. Fleming
Man
Democrat
Mangrum Bros
Stone’s Loaf
American Red Cross
Young Men’s Christian Association
America
Federal Reserve
Lowing
Planters National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
McCarty-Davis Company
the Man’s Store
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