Community notices and health warnings from the Sherman Courier
The article notes subscription expirations on the first of each month and asks readers to report missed issues. It discusses the impact of heavy rains on sidewalks, proposes November 11 as Thanksgiving Day, cites influenza and war death tolls, and promotes Red Cross membership drives with a goal of one dollar and a January roll deadline. It mentions D. S. McMillin and Sherman Courier headlines.
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Galveston
American Red Cross
No Subscription Accepted for Under Six Months In Advance
Notice states subscriptions must be for a minimum of six months and are not accepted for shorter periods. The policy requires payment in advance and applies uniformly to all patrons.
McMillin declines bid for Texas House speakership health cited
The report notes McMillin weighed a bid for the Texas House speakership but chose not to run due to ill health despite encouragement from many legislators. It also warns against selling Liberty bonds, urging local banks as the best market and defending bonds as legitimate financial support for those in need.
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Texas House of Representatives
McMillin
Whitewright
Dr. Truett Praises Pershing After Meeting General
In Dallas a letter from Dr. George W. Truett, pastor of First Baptist Church, extols General John J. Pershing. Truett, amid war work overseas, recalls meeting Pershing on Thanksgiving Day and calls him a capable, genuine leader who commands respect and affection from his troops.
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Dallas
Texas
John J. Pershing
George W. Truett
First Baptist Church of
Truett
General Pershing
Industries Can Not Indulge in Price Fixing
Washington announces that concerted price fixing by any industry after government price controls end on January 1 1919 will be treated as restraint of free competition. The statement answers how war time price fixing ends with the War Industries Board winding down at midnight tomorrow.
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Washington
Department of Justice
War Industries Board
Card of Thanks for Mitchell Cox Family
We cannot express in words how thankful we are for the many kind words spoken to us and the deeds done for us after the misfortune of our dear brother Mitchell. We thank each and every one in the depth of our hearts for Rat and assistance. Mr and Mrs J H Cox and children.
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Mitchell
J. H. Cox
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