75 Years Ago
Pointing out that Texas is still in the cellar on Victory E Bond sales, E. E. Boston, Brazoria County War Finance Chairman, this week called upon county residents to purchase Bonds as Christmas presents and for themselves so that Texas and this county will do their share in the Victory Loan drive.
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