Trenton Votes Bond For Road Improvements
In Trenton the road bond of 40000 dollars passed by a large margin on the recent election day with 191 votes in favor and 48 against out of 239 ballots cast. Earlier public opposition to good roads had appeared in prior votes. A Bethlehem Steel riveters crew at Sparrows Point set a world rivet driving record surpassing prior marks with Charles Knight driving 4875 rivets in nine hours.
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Trenton
Sparrows Point
Bethleham Steel Corporation
Charles Knight
Scotland
Farm Machinery Order Advisory from Williams Mill Mfg Co
Farmers urged to place orders early for hay presses cane mills peanut diggers thrashers and all farm equipment. Williams Mill Mfg Co Texarkana Arkansas advises timely purchase of farm engines feed cutters and mills.
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Williams Mill Mfg. Co
Texarkana
Arkansas
Women telephone operators sent to France in wartime
A hundred women tele phone operators have been sent to France to serve with the Expeditionary Forces, and 150 more are in training schools to meet future demand. Wives of officers and men eligible for duty in France are not accepted.
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France
Mrs Claud Truett Returns From Pilot Point Visit
Mrs Claud Truett has returned from a visit with relatives at Pilot Point.
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Claud Truett
Pilot Point
Letter From Boy In Trenches From Whitewright Soldiers
A dozen boys from Whitewright and nearby communities serve in France with some already in the trenches. The first letter arrives from Otro Sloan written April 14 and received by his mother Mrs. J. G. Sloan. He describes conditions, rest in a camp, weather, and requests tobacco along with updates on family affairs.
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Whitewright
France
Otro Sloan
J. G. Sloan
Papa
Guide to the 1918 Democratic Primary in Texas
A voter calendar lists key dates for the 1918 Democratic primary in Texas. June 3 is the last day for applications for primary places, June 10 the state executive committee draws for places, June 15 the last day to file county offices, June 27 women’s voter registration begins, July 27 the primary, August 3 canvassing, August 24 runoff, and November 5 general election completion. It notes dates for state and county committee actions and conventions.
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Texas
Dying Woman Requests Flower Money for Red Cross
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Randell Brooks was held at 1809 Decatur Street in Houston. She requested that money for flowers be donated to the Red Cross rather than sent.
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Red Cross
Houston
Texas
Eliza Randell Brooks
W. A. Garrett
Decatur Street
Rockwall Warns Against Fake Stock Schemes
Rockwall citizens report a surge of get rich quick stock solicitations causing loss of at least 100000 in Liberty bonds and donated funds. A citizen meeting enacted a blue sky permit rule for stock sellers and a circulating warning urged residents to refuse stock offers and hold Liberty bonds.
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Rockwall
Tom B. Ridgell
Dallas
Red Cross
Rockwall County
Ridgell
Reading
Council of Defense
Dallas News
June 5 Set For Army Draft Registration
Washington May 21 June 5 fixed as the date for registration of youths who have attained 21 years since the first army draft registration June 5 last year. The resolution has President’s signature and Provost Marshal General’s office nearly completed for effect. It is estimated about 800000 men will be found among new registrants this year. During the year beginning June 5, quarterly registrations are planned.
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Washington
Equalization Board convenes in Sherman to hear tax protests
Sherman Texas May 21 1918 the Gray son county commissioners met as a county equalization board on Wednesday May 22. Tax payers were notified to appear before the board and show cause why assessments should not be raised. Citizens with taxation complaints were invited to attend.
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Sherman
Texas
Grayson County
Mathews Return Home After Visit
Mr and Mrs Roy Mathews have returned to their Woodlake home after visiting relatives in the area.
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Mrs
Roy Mathews
Woodlake
Blockless hay presses aid two men at Williams Mill Mfg Co
Prof. A. L. Clayton, former Bethel school principal, returns to Tom Bean after Bethel school’s successful term ends. The Bethel school closed last week following a productive term, and Williams Mill Mfg Co of Texarkana, Arkansas produced the blockless hay presses in three sizes.
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A. L. Clayton
Bethel School
Tom Bean
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Planters National Bank
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Ira Kirkpatrick Telephone
Williams Mill
J. W. Davidson
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