Horrors of Future Wars 15 Predicted by Lord Headly
Lord Headly of London warned to the Society of Engineers that future wars could unleash electronic energy that would annihilate all life. He said a German at the war office might trigger mass destruction within a hundred square miles. He urged caution until humanity can be trusted with such power. Rev. Isbell of the Methodist Church recovered from tonsil surgery in Sherman after a brief hospital stay.
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Lord Headly
London
Society of Engineers
War Office
K. R. Isbell
Methodist Church
Sherman
Names of draft evaders to be made public
The War Department announced that the names of persons who evaded the selective service law will be published by draft districts as quickly as lists can be compiled. Local boards are finishing checks to ensure names cover women who actually served in any military branch of the United States or its allies. The first district compilation is expected within a few days.
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Washington
War Department
United Power of Faith and Prayer Sermon
Central Christian Church announces no evening service due to a meeting at the Presbyterian Church. Morning services proceed with the topic The United Power of Faith and Prayer led by Pastor A. E. Major.
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Presbyterian Church
United Power of Faith and Prayer
A. E. Major
Neff Likely to Address Rally Plan for Special Session
Austin March 8 Governor Neff may campaign between sessions to sell reform measures. He plans to outline a finished program for a possible special session including amending the Dean law, repealing the suspended sentence rule, and a measure to remove local officers who refuse to enforce state laws.
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Austin
Neff
Morris
Medina
House
Johnson
Ellis
Over 100 Enroll for Olhool Day Contests
Superintendent Durham reports that over one hundred school children had enrolled as contestants for events to be held Saturday at the school building and at the ball park. He estimates nearly two hundred total entrants from the interscholastic district. Dinner will be served to visiting teachers and participating children, with preparations for a large crowd.
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Durham
the Sun
Packing Houses Cut Wages 121 Per Cent
Chicago March 8 wage reductions of about 1214 percent affect over 100000 packing industry employees nationwide. Reductions take effect March 14. Working hours revised with time and a half after ten hours in a day or 54 hours in a week.
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Chicago
First Class Shoe Work and Quick Service Ad
R S Morehead advertises reliable shoe repair and prompt service as a local confidence booster for customers seeking quality footwear repairs.
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R. S. Morehead
Germany protests advance of allies in occupation move
Berlin reports German President Frederick Ebert declared Germany cannot oppose the Allied occupation with force and protests a breach of the Versailles peace. He urged patience, dignity, and faith while saying the government will not rest until foreign power yields. Labor unions decide against a general strike. Communists urged action but were refused.
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Berlin
Frederich Ebert
Germany
Versailles
Allied troops occupy more German towns
French and Belgian forces seized Dusseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort as the Ruhr region fell under Allied control. The move, conducted with minimal force, aimed to protect provisioning and economic life while maintaining calm among residents. General Degoutte promised no hostility toward the population and pledged aid to workers.
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Mayence
Germany
Dusseldorf
Duisburg
Ruhrort
Ruhr
Rhine
Cologne
Degoutte
Premiums Offered to Whitewright School Day Winners
The Whitewright District Interscholastic League will award premiums at events on Saturday March 12 with merchants closing for a noon luncheon. Awards cover senior and junior spelling declamation essays debates and various athletic events for boys and girls including medals pens purses and gift items from local sponsors.
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Whitewright
Thomas R. Marshall to Speak at Gate City
Denison March 8 The Gate City Shrine Club will host former Vice President Thomas R. Marshall and his wife on March 24 as part of the YMCA Lyceum tour. Marshall recently retired from the vice presidency and will tour, accompanied by Mrs. Marshall. Denison Shriners plan a banquet and organized attendance. Marshall is noted as an active thirty third degree Mason.
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Denison
Gate City
Marshall
Denison Shriners
American Legion Benefit Show At Odeon Friday Night
Friday night March 11 the Odeon theatre presents a benefit show with fifty percent of proceeds going to the American Legion to equip their club rooms. Manager Mr Legg has secured a good picture and Viola Dana in The Offshore Pirate, promising a full house and a record attendance for the Legion series debut.
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Odeon Theatre
American Legion
Legion
Legg
Odeon
The
Viola Dana
Bible Reading and Services at Church of Christ
The Church of Christ invites attendance at Bible reading at 10 a m each Lordsday. W N Carter preaches on the 2nd and 4th Lordsdays. Bible classes at 11 a m and services at 7 30 p m. Officers listed.
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W. N. Carter
Prize Events List From School Fair
A readable fragment lists junior and senior events with prizes: 30 yard dash junior prize one dollar. junior box of candy. 140 yard relay senior box of stationery. basketball throw senior engraved visiting cards. basketball throw junior one dollar. hand grenade throw senior pair of scissors. tennis doubles one dollar. best decorated room nice picture.
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Planters National Bank
First National Bank
Manning & Clark
R. L. Johnson
Carl Caperton
Lively & Company
Hudson, Davis & Company
Gallaher & Son
Dyer & Jones
J. F. Lilley
Pat Zarafonetis
Baseball Park
J. F. Spindle
P. J. Pierce & Sons
L. LaRoe & Company
McCarty-Davis Co
S. H. Montgomery
Roberts Garage
Sears Auto Company
J. W. Davidson
W. T. Nicholson
Wilson-Montgomery Hdn. Co
Craig’s Cafe
R. S. Morehead
Mitchell Brothers
Whitewright Lumber Company
J. W. McMurry
Mangrum Bros
R. C. Brown
J. L. Kirkpatrick
the Whitewright Sun
W. O. Brents
J. W. Woosley & Son
Gordon Bros
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Tion
C. B. Bryant
R. A. Gillett
Housewives
Mangrum Brothers
Member
Retail Merchants Association
GOV. Neff
Thos. R. Marshall
Church OF Christ
Truett & Moore
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