Lively Selected to Lead Liberty Loan Drive In Whitewright District
T H Lively chosen as chairman of the Fourth Liberty Loan working forces for Whitewright district including Whitewright Canaan Pilot Grove Kentuckytown Bethel Blanks Oxford and Shady Grove He will organize volunteers as the drive opens September 28 with a goal of six billion dollars for war effort The district and county quotas will be announced soon Ben Savage named to interpret and administer the Soldiers and Sailors Special Relief Act J H Waggoner elected vice chairman to track service members and kin J L Cantrell named local fuel coordinator by the Federal Fuel Administrator of Texas District war council meeting set for next Saturday at city hall.
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T. H. Lively
Liberty Loan
Whitewright
Canaan
Pilot Grove
Kentuckytown
Bethel
Blanks
Oxford
Shady Grove
Lively
United States
Ben Savage
J. H. Waggoner
War Council
War Department
Federal
Arrest of Dannells for Attempted Criminal Assault Near Dorchester
Sherman September 2. Ossie Dannells, about 18, Negro, placed in county jail for attempted criminal assault after a 30 hour search by Sheriff’s deputies Bob Hannah Lee Cantrell and Bige Parsons. Dannells confessed to officers and exonerated another Negro. crime occurred at Sperry’s Ranch near Dorchester and Dannells had been in Grayson.
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Sherman
Hssie Dannells
Bob Hannah
Lee Cantrell
Bige Parsons
Sheriff’s Department
Dannells
Dorchester
Sperry
Grayson
Notorious Oklahoma Laborer Involved In Assault Attempt
A county man from Oklahoma, recently arrived in the area, reportedly learned that all men at the house had left for Sherman to market cotton. He hid in weeds near the house, entered through a window, grabbed a woman by the throat, fled when others woke, and is also tied to a Buick Six theft in Dallas. He will be held on the car theft charge as well.
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Oklahoma
Sherman
Danieils
Dallas
District War Council Meeting Scheduled at City Hall
District War Council meeting called for Saturday at 4 PM in City Hall. The session will address business of great importance and all members of the district councils are urged to attend. District Secretary.
Grayson College Campus Property to Be Sold in Whitewright
Notice is given that Grayson College land and buildings at Whitewright Texas may be sold if a satisfactory price is obtained. The property comprises about 4 acres from the Granger McDaniel survey known as the Grayson College campus with all buildings and equipment. Bids in writing may be submitted through September 80 1918 after which date the property will be sold. The right to reject any bid is reserved.
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Grayson College
Whitewright
Granger McDaniel
Texas
Nobility Votes Down Good Roads Plan Again
The Nobility party defeated the Good Roads proposal for the third time in a Saturday election. The tally was 65 to 42, short of the two thirds required by the measure.
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Good Roads
Trenton Tribune
Fire Department Meeting to Reorganize Saturday Night
Notice calls all Fire Department members to a 9 o'clock Saturday gathering at the fire station to reorganize the department. Driver T. B. Roberts signs the notice.
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Fire Department
T. B. Roperts
Soldier Theme at B Y P U Meeting September 8
The program features topics The Christian's Armor and The Soldier's Belt with readings by Miss Yeager Miss Lillie McFatridge Miss Zelma McFatridge Basil Henry Thompson and Mr Durham. Leader M A Jones presides at 7 30 p m.
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Lillie McFatridge
Zelma McFatridge
Basil Henry Thompson
Mr. Durham
M. A. Jones
Bank resources rise after Liberty Loans impact
Money and power in the United States banks show a $150,000,000 increase in resources at mid year 1918 compared with a year earlier, reflecting heavy contributions to Liberty Loans and war savings stamps despite large wartime disbursements.
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Bank and Trust Companies
United States
Nation’s wartime finances praised by Honey Grove Signal
The Honey Grove Signal lauds the U S wartime finance showing billions spent on taxes and Red Cross, noting the country funded its first year of war from current savings. It calls the nation financially powerful, earning capacity strong, and thrift high despite the drain.
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Honey Grove
Veterans Find Love As War Ends In Widow’s Union
France reports one of our men has married a widow with nine children, proving those who doubted heroes now have a chance to stand tall. The Kaiser Sherman Democrat notes many older fellows may gain a footing to take a fall at the Kaiser.
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France
Kaiser Sherman Democrat
Central Christian Church Evangelistic Services Schedule
Central Christian Church announces Bible school at 10, preaching and communion at 11, and an evening service at 8 15. Morning topic A Peculiar People and evening title An Afflicted General. The church thanks the community for attendance and invites continued worship.
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Bible School
Quinine Tonic Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine Note
Ad promotes Laxa Tive Brom Quin ine with tonic and laxative effects as better than ordinary quinine. Claims no nervousness or head ringing. Invites reader to seek the signature of E. W. Grove and note price 30c.
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E. W. Grove
Rain brings much needed moisture to North Texas
The area received beneficial rains on Tuesday and Wednesday, the first since late June. The widespread rainfall eased water shortages as stock water neared exhaustion, prompting farmers in the community to haul water from the city pumping plant.
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Texas
Rain Ends Prolonged Drought Hit by Spring Rains
The region's drought relief ends as spring rains arrive. A fair grain crop developed, but the cotton yield will be short due to the prior dry spell. The rain also supports household use and stock feeding.
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J. L. Cantrell
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Denison
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A. D. McGaughey
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