Local Sherman News Roundup Highlights Sales and Visits
Miss Ruth Cox visits Miss Ruth Butler in Sherman. T. H. Truett sells two inch iron post beds for 8.00 and 7.50 for mattresses. Triumph Seed Irish Potatoes available from W. M. Cox. J. A. Smith of Denton visits R. K. Smith and J. D. Richey near Orangeville. Will Looney advertises furniture and framing. Several locals attend Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. Soldiers moved from Camp Travis to Waco.
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T. H. Truett
Local Notes on Visits and Travel
Mrs J B Foster returned from Galveston where she visited her husband studying at the State Medical school. Mr and Mrs J R Carter came back Monday from Turney after five months with their daughter Mrs H R Duke. The cold drink season opens with P J Pierce and Son offering the best drinks in town.
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J. B. Foster
Galveston
State Medical School
P. J. Pierce & Son
Mrs. J. R. Carter
Turney
H. R. Duke
Beaumont oil barrel arrives with local business notices
The note mentions a barrel of Beaumont oil received by L. LaRoe Lumber Co. It also reports Miss Lucile Clayton visiting her father A. L. Clayton while attending Ivy business college at Sherman. An advertisement promises glasses with a guaranteed perfect fit from Lee Johnson, Jeweler and Optician.
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Just
Beaumont Oil
L. LaRoe Lumber Co
Lucile Clayton
Ivy Business College
Sherman
A. L. Clayton
Lee Johnson
Hosiery and undergarment sales call for Mrs. Gafford
If you are interested in hosiery and underwear, call Mrs. B. F. Gafford, who represents the World's Star Knitting Mills.
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B. F. Gafford
Star Knitting Mills
Mrs Fortner Returns Home After Sweetwater Visit
Mrs A H Fortner returns to her home in Sweetwater after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C B Bryant who accompanied her to the house.
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A. H. Fortner
Sweetwater
C. B. Bryant
Mrs. Bryant
Candidates Vaughn and Johnson Seek County Tax Collector Post
In a campaign tied to the democratic primaries, Dolph Vaughn and Jim Johnson have paid White Wright their initial visit and both seek the county tax collector position. The text also advertises bulk garden seed from W. Co. Brents.
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W.co. Brents
Dolph Vaughn
Jim Johnson
Whitewright
Local notices and ads mix in town scenes
Will D Hodges reports four months in the War department in Washington earning promotions to 100 dollars monthly. T H Truett buys second hand furniture. Young people lead Sunday evening services at the Baptist Church with a countywide program. Local shop ads promise complete sewing machine needle supplies and harness repair services by Will Looney and Bob Beasley with affordable prices and guaranteed work.
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Will D. Hodges
War Department
Washington, D. C
Baptist Church
Percy Davis Promoted to Sergeant in Camp Travis News
The first draft hero Percy Davis is elevated to sergeant, the highest non commissioned rank. Bethel War Council meets weekly with four public wartime sessions. Seventy five percent of residents follow government food conservation and thrift stamp guidelines. Plans underway for Canning and Agricultural Clubs. Thrift stamps funding for the school district reaches $1000 of $6400. Council members include J G Sloan chairman and Roy Benson in roles for thrift stamps and food programs.
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Percy Davis
Camp Travis
The
Sun
Bethel War Council
J. G. Sloan
Roy Benson
F. E. Blanks
Thrift
Roy D. Benson
T. B. Autrey
Cowart
Boone Family Visits San Antonio. Julian at Camp Travis
Mr and Mrs J L Boone and son Bill visited San Antonio to see Julian at Camp Travis. Whitewright boys stationed there are getting along well. Julian, once clerk of his company, has been promoted to corporal and is expected to rise to sergeant soon. He is deemed capable for any assignment and friends anticipate further army advancement.
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J. L. Boone
Bill
San Antonio
Julian
Camp Travis
Whitewright
West Whitewright to welcome modern home project
C C Fogle lets contract to G L Baugher for a new modern home on the site of his present residence in West Whitewright. the old house is torn down to make way for the project. Also notes local businesses P J Pierce and Son refreshment shop and Rub My Tism Antiseptic among other small items. Mrs T H Lively visits Van Alstyne to be with her dangerously ill father B F Thompson who has pneumonia and has many local friends here. M 29 W F Sanders and R W Gallaher open a real estate and insurance business in Ray Building on Main Street. they list real estate for sale and plan to expand offerings.
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G. L. Baugher
C. C. Fogle
West Whitewright
T. H. Lively
van Alstyne
B. F. Thompson
Thompson
W. F. Sanders
R. W. Gallaher
Ray
Main Street
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine
An old advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. It promises to stop cough and headache and says refunds are available if it fails. H W GROVE signs each box. 3c.
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H. W. Grove
Get it where they have got it
Hints point to T. H. Truett as a figure associated with sourcing or locating goods or information in a local setting. The note emphasizes finding access to what is already available, suggesting practical distribution or retrieval strategies within the community.
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T. H. Truett
War speech promotes war work in Whitewright
Judge H O Ellis of Lockhart spoke in Whitewright as field marshal for the State Council of Defense to urge local war council work and thrift stamp drives. J E Surratt and A Y Creager of Sherman added remarks on war activities and thrift stamps, criticizing perceived local inertia.
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Whitewright
H. O. Ellis
Lockhart
Texas
State Council of Defense
J. E. Surratt
A. Y. Creager
Sherman
Surratt
War Council
Creager
van Alstyne
Community Vows Personal Duty in Bond Drive
The editorial urges a broad campaign to instill a personal responsibility in every man woman and child to meet Liberty Bond quotas. It laments past reliance on a few influential leaders and calls for widespread civic action to support the war effort.
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Whitewright
Blue Bird Club Enjoys Wartime Knitting and Refreshments
The Blue Bird Club met twice this year hosting Mrs. Kay Kimbell and Mrs. Bryant King. Each gathering featured knitting and sewing with delicious wartime refreshments. Mrs. Kimbell was aided by Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Roberts. Guests for Mrs. King included Misses Fuller and Moore.
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Blue Bird Club
Kay Kimbell
Bryant King
Kimbell
Hayes and Roberts
King
Fuller and Moore
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
An old standard tonic claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for adults and children. The advertisement emphasizes a true tonic and lists a price of 60 cents.
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Grove
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Ruth Cox
Miss Ruth Butler
W. M. Cox
J. D. Badgett
Locust Street
Triumph
Ft. Worth
H. C. Holland
J. D. Hoard
Johnson’s
R. E. Hickman
Mexia
Rev
W. A. Kirkpatrick
J. A. Smith
Denton
R. K. Smith
J. D. Richey
Orangeville
Will Looney
Willie Douglass
E. J. Roberts
A. Venable
Denison
Waco
W. O. Brents
Whitewright Lumber Company
United States
Bob Beasley
McAlester
LaRoe Lumber Co
P. J. Pierce and Son
Dyer&Jones
Rexall Store
Devoe Paint
Ralstons
Ralston
Calsbad
J. L. Kirkpatrick
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