State Fair of Texas gains wartime backing and displays
President approves the State Fair of Texas with a strong war focus. Officials promise extensive displays from Army Navy Food Commerce Public Information Agriculture and Labor to educate and inspire patriotism while promoting conservation and production. Allies cooperate to expand the fair which will highlight war effort and civilian support.
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Texas
State Fair of
State Fair
R. KE. L. Knight
Army
Navy
Food
Commerce
Agriculture and Labor Departments
Washington
Dallas
New Attractions to Shine at State Fair Coliseum
The State Fair of Texas Coliseum will showcase new acts at the 19:8 session with stronger entertainment and instruction. Headlining is the Wwarasakoff Ballet described as the Southwest’s most pretentious terpsichorean display. Secretary Stratton touts a major pyrotechnic show by Theatre Dutfield Fireworks titled The World War, staged before the Grand Stand with 300 performers on a 450 foot stage.
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Texas
Wwarasakoff Ballet
Southwest
Stratton
Theatre Dutfield Fireworks Company
Western Front
Cattle Premiums Largest Yet at State Fair 1918
State Fair of Texas announces record premiums for 1918 with total livestock prizes of 26 000 dollars. Beef cattle lead with 10 000 for Herefords 7 500 for Short horns 4 000 for Aberdeen Angus plus other breeds. Swine poultry and horses add several thousand more. Officials pledge top exhibition across the South and aid to Plains districts after recent disasters.
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Texas
W. H. Stratton
Plains
R. E L. Knight
Jno. N. Simpson
W H. Stratton
Salvage Drive Seeks Old Auto Tires for Red Cross
The Red Cross launches a salvage campaign to collect several hundred old tires by August first. Motorists are urged to bring any worn tires to designated garages where they will be stored for distribution to the Red Cross, a small personal act with a potential $50 impact to the organization.
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Red Cross
Flies Bother No More With Healing Remedy Sale
Advert shows Farris' Healing Remedy claim to deter flies from wounds. Bottle costs 50c per pint, retail price $2.00. Apply to the wound and flies will not bother it. Sold by J. W. Davidson.
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J. W. Davidson
Impervigus to Sun's Rays Demonstrates Heat Absorption
A St Nicholas writer describes a simple experiment using cloth swatches of black red yellow light blue and white laid on snow on a sunny day. After several hours the black cloth sinks deepest into the snow, red and yellow follow, light blue sinks slightly, and white remains on top absorbing almost no heat.
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St. Nicholas
Lost Chance of Promotion on the British Front
A German prisoner story relayed to the Scientific American centers on a British airman who landed near a Bocie sentinel seeking the Gothas commander. The dialogue reveals a fogbound misunderstanding and a final realization as the aviator departs, leaving the sentinel horrified by the British marking on the planes.
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Petit Parisien
Bocie
Gothas
Herr von Schultz
Sao Paulo Coffee Output Sets World Leader Pace
In 1916 Sao Paulo state produced nearly three times all other countries combined outside Brazil, with 23 296 150 acres planted and 733 464 425 bearing trees across 60 500 fazendas. Col Francisco Schmidt of Ribeirao Preto owns 33 estates totaling 12 million trees yielding 10 500 tons annually.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Francisco Schmidt
Ribeirao Preto
Wood Fuel Advice Flawed in City Skeptic
A trivial exchange pairs a so called wood fuel expert with a city resident. The expert advocates burning wood over coal while the city man counters by noting wood is scarce as fuel, limited to toothpicks and matches.
We Must Make Sacrifices for the Children
A man with cloth-top overshoes argues against celebrating a hard winter win while Willie and Jane enjoy new sleds and skates they received for Christmas. The exchange emphasizes frugality and concern for children during tough times.
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Willie
Jane
Prescription Misses The Doctor With Furs Joke
A humorous exchange unfolds as a young woman asks to see the doctor and a pharmacist prescribes a fur wearing remedy. The banter ends with the woman paying two dollars and departing.
Peace at Any Price Debate Sparks Pessimist Wit
A Cassell's Saturday Journal line features a wit comparing peace at any price with waking to find you lack the price, highlighting a paradoxical quip from a pessimist about practical outcomes.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
Birmingham soldier returns from German POW camp
A Birmingham man believed dead for a year has returned home after being captured by Germans. The story unfolds from a comrade Adam who treated a wounded German, then learned the missing man was alive and a prisoner. The German confirmed the tale in a recent letter to the family.
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Birmingham
Eng
Adam
Tommy
Fritz
Causes Singing of Telegraph Wires Reported
The singing of telegraph wires as a weather omen is discussed, with Popular Science Monthly noting opinions vary. Likely caused by Aeolian harp effects, dependent on wind direction and wire alignment, with pitch variations tied to tension changes from temperature shifts.
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Popular Science Monthly
Chauffeur Seeks Marriage Sparks Family Row
The daughter of a wealthy man declares to her father that a chauffeur wishes to marry her. The father protests with surprise and sarcasm, while the daughter calmly expresses relief and anticipation. The exchange unfolds with tense humor as the daughter asserts approval of the match.
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Papa
Statesman and Demagogue: Leading People or Stampeding Them
A quotation contrasts a statesman who guides the people with a demagogue who stirs a crowd into a stampede. Senator Sorghum is cited, illustrating the difference between calm leadership and political incitement.
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Senator Sorghum
Dialogue fragment at odds over marriage proposal
A spare dialogue excerpt shows a sister and brother bantering about a potential marriage proposal from Billy Van Dusen and the speaker’s demand for money. The exchange hints at family dynamics and a financial sting in an informal setting.
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Billy van Dusen
Box party dream sparks loud sleep talk in Boston theater
A playful exchange in the Boston Evening Transcript notes a wife recounting a dream of being in a box party at a theater and her spouse explaining the loud talking in his sleep.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Cautious diplomat seeks discreet mention in confidence
The diplomat asks to share a confidential matter with a specific acquaintance. The cynic responds cautiously, probing which person should be named accidentally.
Local War News and Community Notes from Ely
The Army calls Ernest Smith and Null Turner to Camp Travis as neighbors hope for gallant service. Local car purchases include Charlie Malone Overland and Verner Smith Dort. Buick roadster for Charlie Allison. Mrs. John Murry and Mrs. T. D. Booker remain ill, while Jeff Howard visits Henry in Jones county and families gather at religious services. Farmers prepare fields for next crop as Stubble breaking continues in the community.
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Ernest Smith
Null Turner
Camp Travis
Charlie Malone
John Murry
T. D. Booker
Jeff Howard
Henry
Jones County
Albert Melugin
Ector
Howard Harrison
Josie
Leslie
Charlie Allison
Bessie Marley
Beasley
Verner Smith
Marvin
Sam Hodge
John Cox
J.C. Woodson and Sons
Jim
Milace
Floyd
Celina
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Promoted as Digestive Laxative
A 50 cent bottle of LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN is advertised as a pleasant liquid laxative for indigestion constipation and biliousness. The product is endorsed by Paris Medicine Co. makers of Laxative Bromo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
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Paris Medicine Co
Grove
Knitting Drive for Red Cross Workers Under Way
A Red Cross knitting circle held a well attended session last Friday. Weekly sessions are set for Tuesday and Wednesday with instruction on Thursday and Friday. Finished items must be submitted by Friday for shipment to Sherman. yarn purchased by knitters for personal use is not allowed.
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Red Cross
Sherman
C. B. Bryant
J. C. Parsons
Rail timetable briefs for M. K. & T. and Cotton Belt lines
Summary of southbound and northbound train times and flag stops. Local and Limited services list early morning departures and late afternoon routes to Dallas and points south. East and west bound schedules include No. 203 and No. 204 with listed departures.
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Dallas
No Worms in a Healthy Child Ad Claim
An old health ad claims ailments in children with worms cause poor color and stomach issues. It promotes GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC as a two to three week treatment to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. It asserts worms will be expelled and the child restored to health and notes a 60 cent price per bottle.
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Grove
Freckle Removal With Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion
A home remedy claims lemon juice mixed with three ounces of orchard white creates a cheap freckle and tan lotion. Massage daily on the face neck arms and hands to fade blemishes and brighten skin. the product is described as harmless and inexpensive.
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Foley
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Denison, Sherman, Dallas, Hillsboro, Waco, Ennis and
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Whitewright
Austin College
War Department
Sherman, Texas
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Williams Steel
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