Two Flyers Die In Ardmore Air Crash
Ardmore Oklahoma July 7 Lieut E B Sullivan and Mechanic Ed C Doyle of Barron Field Fort Worth were burned to death when their two seat plane fell into a nose spin during a practice flight near Ardmore. Flames raged for about twenty minutes as they were unable to escape. The incident followed another ordered call for 208 men to army training camps with 100 entraining for Camp Travis on July 22 and reclassification of draft-age men to meet calls. Thursday's Denison Herald.
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Denison Herald
How Women May Vote at the Primaries
The Texas law allows women to vote in the July primaries with no poll tax. To vote they must be at least 21, residents of Texas for a year and county for six months, American citizens, and registered with the county tax collector between June 26 and July 12. Registration requires age and residence details and costs nothing. Ballots are prepared by presenting a registration certificate. votes are private with blue pencil marks avoided.
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Hobby
America
Overseas Casualties Rise to 11 086 in Week
Washington reports casualties in the American Expeditionary Forces up 703 from the prior week, reaching 11 087 with 117 army and 3 marine names added. Army deaths total 1 574 killed in action 582 died of wounds 1 322 died of disease 489 and 5 200 wounded. marines total 497 deaths 969 wounded 49 missing. Officers among Marines include 21 deaths 28 wounded 2 missing.
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American Expeditionary Forces
Military Training at Austin College Sherman Texas
Grayson county gains a first rate military college program as Austin College in Sherman opens this fall with war department supervised drill and classroom work and government supplied equipment. For the first time the college will admit women candidates for degrees on equal terms with men, a War measure.
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Sherman
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Grayson County
Austin College
War Department
Malaria and Cold Tonic Promoted for Various Ailments
An advertisement touts a tonic described as a remedy for headaches biliousness loss of appetite and fatigue caused by malaria or colds. The copy emphasizes its energizing and restorative claims.
Red Cross Call to Knitters for War Effort
A local Red Cross appeal urges volunteers to knit socks and sweaters exactly by specified measurements. Messages stress obedience to Red Cross guidance, with training sessions led by Mrs. Parsons to correct heels and toes. Members are asked to bring finished garments to Red Cross Rooms with names attached and to cooperate with any required changes.
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Red Cross
Whitewright
Whitewright knitting drive aims to boost female voter turnout
Mrs C B Bryant and Mrs J C Parsons chair a knitting department urging women to fill the quota next quarter. They stress no knots in sock thread, loose casts, and pliable sock tops. They note 500 plus registered voters and project about 85 percent support for Hubby. Women registered in Kentuckytown as part of efforts.
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Whitewright
C. B. Bryant
J. C. Parsons
Women Register to Vote at Planters National Bank
About 200 women registered as voters over three days at Planters National Bank with Mrs Irene Atterbury supervising the effort. The Whitewright women are rallying to participate in the upcoming election.
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Planters National Bank
Irene Atterberry
Whitewright
School Tax Passed By Narrow Margin In City Election
In last Saturday’s vote the electorate approved a ten cent per one hundred tax for schools. Eighty two ballots were cast with fifteen opposing and sixty seven supporting. The extra revenue, about $1000 more than last year, will be used by the school board to meet higher running costs due to recent high prices.
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Whitewright
Hubby
666 Contains No Alcohol or Poisonous Drugs
A statement clarifies that number 666 contains no alcohol or arsenic nor any other poisonous drugs.
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