Government notices and wartime insurance details in Whitewright
Local postoffice notice outlines subscription rates and free publication for public meeting notices. It explains selective draft forms, the Whitewright draft list, and government life and disability insurance options for soldiers with example costs. It also corrects reports on German POW pay and notes Henry D. Lindsley’s new infantry commission and assignment to the War Risk Insurance Department.
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Whitewright
Henry D. Lindsley
Dallas
Infantry
Plattsburg
N. Y
War Risk Insurance Department
Europe
Marriage by Cupid Draws Miss Blanche Fain to Lt Wade Hancock
News of the wedding reaches Hancock Fain Again as Miss Blanche Fain marries Lieutenant Wade Hancock in Jackson Mississippi on Friday November twenty third. Hancock, a Tren ton native and navy recruiting officer, has served seven to eight years abroad and is widely traveled. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fain.
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Dan Cupid
Our City
Blanche Fain
Wade Hancock
Dan
Miss Fain
Wyoming
Cupid’s
Jackson
Miss
Hancock
Trenton
United States Navy
Navy
W. C. Fain
Gallant Sailor’s Bride Sees Canyon City Honor
A local graduate of Canyon City State Normal earns praise as one of the city’s finest teachers. Friends extend congratulations to the lieutenant and wish the couple happiness and prosperity in her future role as wife to a sailor in Uncle Sam’s Navy.
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Canyon City
Fire at Canaan gin causes thousands in loss
A blaze at the Vaughn and White gin in Canaan last Saturday damaged about 3000 dollars initially. Seed cotton and a large outside pile caught fire, threatening over 30000 dollars of cotton before firemen contained it. The same blaze rekindled Monday night, burning nearly all remaining cotton and totaling about 120 bales valued around 20000 dollars. insurance adjusters are assessing the loss.
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Vaughn & White
Canaan
How Money Goes Round in a Circle
Explains Liberty Loan funds circulate domestically rather than drain the country. Shows installments move from farmers to banks as government depository, then return as purchases of cotton or grain or bonds. Argues lending allies funds buys U.S. goods and supports national wealth. Ends with question about any justified complaints.
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First National Bank
Bells
Texas
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Bank
Whitewright Theatre Party Promises Top Texas Show
A neighboring town advertises an extra good show in Whitewright on Monday night. Attend a made up theatre party and enjoy what organizers claim to be one of the best shows in Texas.
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Whitewright
Texas
LAX-FOS Digestive Liquid Laxative Patent Claim
LAX-FOS is promoted as an improved cascara based digestive liquid laxative and liver tonic. The formula lists cascara bark blue flag root rhubarb root black root may apple root senna leaves and pepsin. A note claims a Frankfort product line with aromatic taste and no griping.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a quick cure for colds with promise of refund if it fails. It notes Druggists refund money and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box priced at 30 cents.
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Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. J
E. W. Grove
Will Fleming Seriously III In Bonham Hospital
Will Fleming is critically ill in a Bonham hospital after ten days of illness and an operation followed by a very serious condition. Family and friends have kept vigil as relief work and community gathering supported by pie sales raised funds and fostered hope. Jessie Stamp won the prettiest girl contest, with her pie selling for $26.49 during the fundraiser that netted $42.48 from sixteen pies.
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Will Fleming
Bonham
Sun
Ian
Canaan
Bill Taylor
Perfection Oil Heaters Sold at Manning and Clark's
A pie social hosted by Mr and Mrs A Hefner last Friday benefited Armenian and Syrian relief efforts. Perfection oil heaters were showcased at Manning and Clark's store, attracting community interest.
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Perfection
Manning & Clark’s
A. Hefner
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