Prohibitionists Organize Grayson County Drive
A meeting of Grayson county prohibitionists in Sherman on April 27 appointed a central committee to organize the Dry Drive. John F. Evans Rev. Joe Pearce Rev. J. S. Cameron H. A. Ivy and W. M. Shelton named to select a county chairman, who is Rep. Ioe B. Reeves. Precinct chairmen will be chosen to mobilize voters for the May 24 election and subsequent efforts after the Victory Loan Drive ends.
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Grayson County
Sherman
John F. Evans
Joe Pearce
J. S. Cameron
H. A. Ivy
W. M. Shelton
Whitesboro
Ioe B. Reeves
Time to Prepare Work in War Reflection
The piece notes that Victor Hugo's Waterloo description appeared in 1861, 46 years after the battle, allowing time for history to settle. It adds that 387 years after Waterloo, Tennyson penned "Bury the Great Duke With an Empire's Lamentation."
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Victor Hugo
Waterloo
Tennyson
Bury
Are Your Taxes Heavy They May Be Heavier Yet
A column urges readers to support the Victory Loan to avoid higher taxes and debts. It compares government borrowing to renting versus buying and warns of wartime costs. Tornado losses and insurance are noted with S. H. Montgomery advocating policies.
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Sam
Texas
Oklahoma
S. H. Montgomery
Tan-No-More The Skin Beautifier
Tan-No-More promises protection and improvement of skin with sun and wind defense. It claims to rebuild tissues and give velvety youthful softness, with pre outing use preventing faults and a guaranteed smooth complexion. Samples offered at toilet counters in 50c 85c and 1.00 with white and flesh tints.
Hello Boys Rally for Victory Liberty Loan
A patriotic exhortation celebrates returning soldiers and the bravery shown in France. It urges all Americans to live up to their boast by supporting the Victory Liberty Loan with strong pride and commitment.
Uncle Sam Calls on All to Support War Bonds
A wartime appeal asserts Uncle Sam remains sincere and honorable, urging citizens to back the greatest obligation by buying bonds in gratitude for the 70,000 fallen soldiers and to support the war effort for those still serving. It emphasizes personal duty and the bond’s size as a measure of devotion.
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Uncle Sam
Victory Liberty Loan urged as best government investment
A wartime appeal calls on citizens to buy Liberty Bonds to fund the war effort. It frames the government’s honor, national gratitude to defenders, and pledges strong returns with low risk, urging broad participation as the best security for the nation.
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Max
Bonham Texas
Pilot Grove
F. M. Sloan Pilot Grove, Texas
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Pioneer Garage
City Meat Market
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