Aviation Field Deaths Mark Fort Worth Training Era
Fort Worth officials release figures on aviation training from Nov 15, 1917 to recently, detailing 106 fatalities at Carruthers Baronn and Taliaferro fields amid 1,475 graduates. Accidents mostly from tail spins and nose dives. one solo American cadet perished. Notable losses include Capt Vernon Castle and Gen Peyton C March’s son during gunnery practice.
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Fort Worth
Taliaferro Field
Vernon Castle
Peyton C. March
Methodist Church Special Service Observing Mothers Day
A special service at the Methodist church at eleven o clock Sunday will observe Mothers Day. Worship with us to honor mothers in remembrance of her self sacrificing love. Special music and appropriate decorations. C. C. Childress.
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Methodist Church
C. C. Childress
Obituary Ends With Roast Line Sparks Lawsuit Talk
Canadian press reports a New York state newspaper faces a suit after a compositor altered an obituary to end with the line May he roast in peace. The incident draws scrutiny of newsroom practices and editorial standards.
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New York State
Fourth Estate
Buy your automobile tires where you get free air
Advertisement urging tire purchases at a shop offering free air with the purchase.
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Adv
Proclaims May 11 as Mothers Day in Texas
Governor Hobby issued a proclamation designating Sunday May 11 as Mothers Day. The public is urged to gather at places of worship to honor deceased mothers and renew devotion to living mothers.
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Austin
Hobby
Letter From Germany from Dudely Clark in the A E F
Dudely Clark of Ely writes from Germany during World War I service with the 8rd Division noting health and morale. He mentions April 12 1919 in Albenz Germany and plans to play ball while waiting for news. He comments on letters papers food and comforts and a wish to return home.
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Dudely Clark
Ely
Germany
Albenz
Saturday Evening Post
Whitewright
Stalla
Joe
Tan-No-More Beautifier Promises Skin Protection
Advertises Tan-No-More as a facial preparation that protects against sun and wind, rebuilds tissues, and leaves skin velvety and youthful. Claims widespread testimonials and guarantees beauty with a smooth complexion. Available at toilet counters in 35c 50c and 1 samples, by Boxer-Wheeler Manufacturing Co. Dallas Texas.
Letter From Dudley Clark Describes Army Company Life
A soldier signoff from Dudley Clark of Company L 30th Infantry 3rd Division writes about staying in good shape, Reynolds as a loyal pal, Texas comrades clashing with others but winning, and comrade Wood from Ft. Sam Houston now a supervisor sergeant. He closes with love and greetings.
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Reynolds
Texas
Wood
Ft. Sam Houston
Dudley Clark
Co. L
Inf
Methodist Church Notice Sunday services and activities
Sunday school starts at 10 o clock led by H L Webster superintendent. The pastor conducts both services with morning subject Mother's Love and Devotion and evening Faith in God. Prayer meeting Wednesday and choir practice Thursday at 8 50. You are invited to attend.
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H. L. Webster
For Sale or Trade Whitewright Residence Lots
Thirty choice residence lots in Whitewright for sale or trade. Might take a good Ford car in trade. See me. W. Z. Spearman.
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Whitewright
W. Z. Spearman
LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE Touts Superior Quinine
An advertising note promotes LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as better than ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects. It claims no nervousness or ringing in the head and urges readers to seek the signature of E. W. GROVE.
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E. W. Grove
Pilot Grove News Notes Local Happenings
Mrs. Annie Scott improves from illness while ice cream supper at Methodist church delights attendees. Howard McSpedden returns home from army service. Yvonne Henry visits Venita Farr. Mrs. Wiser travels to Floyd to aid ill daughter Lelia. Mrs. Arthur Conner's visits. Lillie Queen from Waco visits Cora Butt. B Y P U program at Bethel aids Baptist Young People Union. Also ads for Rub-my-Tism and adding machine paper.
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Annie Scott
The
Methodist Church
Howard McSpedden
Yvonne Henry
Venita Farr
Wiser
Miss Lelia
Floyd
Arthur Conner
Honey Cute
J. D. Judd
Oklahoma
Pilot Grove
Blue Bird Club Receives New Members At Mrs King’s Home
Members of the Blue Bird Club gathered last Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Bryant King’s home. Roses and carnations colored the rooms as refreshments of angel food cake and ice cream were served. A brief business session followed during which Mrs. Rhom Pendington and Mrs. Annatte Harp were welcomed as new members.
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Blue Bird Club
Bryant King
Rhom Pennington
Annatte Harp
No Worms in a Healthy Child Remains a Painful Claim
An old advertisement asserts that worms in children cause unhealthy color and stomach issues. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. It claims worms are expelled and the child regains health with daily use.
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Grove
Residence transfers link Roberts Major Brown McFatridge
Paul Roberts moved into the house he bought from Harry Brown. Rev. A. E. Major, previously living at the Brown residence, has moved into the home he purchased from Mr. McFatridge.
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Paul Roberts
Harry Brown
Rev
A. E. Major
Brown
Mr. McFatridge
Miss Rosa Cook Suffered Paralysis Stroke in Dallas Visit
Rosa Cook, who went to Dallas last Saturday to visit relatives, has fallen ill with a stroke of paralysis. News from her bedside reports her condition unchanged on Wednesday, with right side paralysis and inability to speak, though she may be conscious. Mangrum Bros. announces imminent sugar arrival ahead of fruit season.
Rub mutism and its claimed cures in Adv advertisements
An antique advertisement claims rub mutism as a powerful antiseptic that kills poison from infected cuts and cures old sores, tetter, and related ills. The item reflects 19th century patent medicine rhetoric and medical misinformation.
Legislature in Session Half the Time Says Texan Observer
The speaker notes that Texas lawmakers are in session half the time to pass and veto laws, then reconvene for extra sessions to undo vetoes. He mentions securing a car of sugar in a few days and urges orders for canning and preserving supplies from Man grum Bros.
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Texas
Man Grum Bros
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists recommend PAZO OINTMENT for piles and say it cures in 6 to 14 days. If it fails to relieve itching feeding or protruding piles, Josanty offers relief and helps you sleep after the first application. Price not listed.
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Josanty
Genealogy Records Public Office in New England Line
A New England family traced from England to 1634 shows 43 percent of male descendants holding public office. Of seven sons, five served as town officials, while many female descendants became teachers.
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New England
Engand
Merton T. Goodrich
Journal of Heredity
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Builds Blood and Vitality
Purifies and enriches the blood with iron and quinine to restore energy and appetite. Not a patent medicine, it is a tonic prized in homes for over thirty five years, with a pleasant taste and broad use, available at drug stores for 60 cents per bottle.
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GROVE
Positive-Convincing Proof Vinol Formula Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts Vinci busts weakness with a patented Vinol formula blending Cod Liver, Beef Peptones, Iron and Manganese Peptonates, Iron and Ammonium Citrate, Lime and Soda Glycerophosphates, Cascarin. It offers money back if a woman proves it ineffective for a weak nervous condition after a fair trial. The sellers are DYER & JONES, DRUGGISTS.
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Vinci
Dyer & Jones
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Pilot Grove News
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Cora Butt
Sun Office
Mangrum Bros
Madras
Max Hermer
East Whitewright
Main Street
Murry Place
VINOL
Wilson-Montgomery Hardware Co
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