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The article titled "WAR & PEACE ON THE HOME FRONT: A Special Series by Wharton County Historian Merle Hudgins" provides information about various individuals from Wharton County who served in the military during World War II. It also includes updates on local news, such as the enforcement of speed limits, rationing of meat, and scrap metal drives. The article concludes with a reminder to thank the sponsors and consider gifting a subscription to the local newspapers. [Extracted from the article]

NEW YORK - The bizarre case of a former hedge fund manager turned Internet punchline sped to a close Thursday with prosecutors portraying Martin Shkreli as a liar who tricked investors into forking over millions and then hid his massive losses. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The author discusses the problems faced by Saint Cloud in Minnesota in recovering from financial crisis because of its reputation of a city that promotes racism.

Several letters to the editor are presented regarding the improper electric rates adopted by the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. (PEC) Board of Directors in Hays, Texas and criticisms on the wastewater expansion plan of Mayor Todd Purcell in Dripping Springs City.

In this article the author discusses the remarks of Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann concerning U.S. President Barack Obama's representation of the Saint Cloud State University when it comes to racism.

The article offers news briefs of general interests in Texas in May 1932 including one on the defeat of Wharton's IGA boys in East Bernard against the East Bernard Pirates 14-13.

The article comments on the shooting by Texas rangers of Roy Henderson, who was involved in an extortion scheme against bank executive Leveridge Stockton and his family in 2007.

The article recalls community news in Wharton County, Texas published in the April 28, 1932 issue.

The article provides information on the real estate transfers in East Bernard, Texas, including Albert Dutcher to Grace Cook, part of block 10, Lissie worth $3,600, R. B. Boettcher to Cyril A. Toman, 7.6 acres, J. F. Stephenson League worth $400 and Joe J. Jezek to Anton Jerasek, lots 6, 14-17.

This article recalls past and current community events in East Bernard, Texas. On November 13, 1931, a special train was reserved for the fans who will watch the A&M football game competition at College Station. University of Texas student Claudia Dill was initiated to the Lambda Delta Sorority. The residence of Adolph Sikora, Sr. was damaged by the fire.

The article offers information on what happened in Texas on November 6, 1931. A barn owned by A. Klahn caught fire and burned to the ground. New and reelected officers the American Legion Post 226 include William Graham, John Koym and John Wasicek. "Ripley's Believe It or Not" featured a dog owned by Francis T. Hamilton.

The article presents reprints of historical items recorded in the September 25, 1931 edition of the "East Bernard Express" in a column called "Days Gone By." They include information about a rodeo at the Duncan Ranch, the opening of the East Bernard Independent School District school year with presentations from Rev. Henry Dupree and school board member J.R. Peace and news of a proclamation by President Herbert Hoover that will shorten duck season to only one month due to the scarcity of ducks.

The article presents an update on current events in East Bernard, Texas. A recipe for chicken is presented. A notice for contractors is presented, including a sealed bid for work consisting of hauling material for construction. The golf course is an attraction for visiting Newgulf. Two epigrams are presented related to failure.

The article focuses on historical issues and events in Texas in August 1931. People's Cotton Oil Co. has ordered cotton bags instead of burlap bags for the packaging of its meal and cake. W. H. Wallace and his team conducts a sulphur drilling on the Poole and Chappell tracts in Corpus Christi. "Wharton Spectator" offers several prizes for its subscription contest.

Relates the experience of the author visiting an AIDS ward In San Francisco, California. Observations on AIDS patients; Accounts on the experience of the author listening to an interview with a Shanti counselor on the AIDS ward; Reason of gay volunteers for wanting the work in the AIDS ward.

The article discusses parts of a diary by University of Saskatchewan registrar assistant Christina Henry during her trip to Lac La Ronge in 1919.

The article presents a 1923 story about the Hudson's Bay Co. which hired the Alberta Motor Boat Co. of Edmonton to build a special schooner named Lac du Brochet to take over transport duty on Reindeer Lake in Saskatchewan.

The article focuses on gasoline and diesel equipment used by freighters trailing the northern Saskatchewan, and mentions caterpillar tractors, cat swings and stories about men and tractors sinking through ice.

An excerpt from the book "Forest Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan" by Merle McGowan Massie is presented.

This section offers political party news briefs from Wharton County, Texas as of September 2014 including National Voter Registration Day on September 23, Candidate Forum hosted by Wharton County Republicans, and the Wharton County Republican Party's Lincoln-Reagan Dinner set for February 26, 2015.

An excerpt from the book "Forest Prairie Edge: Place History in Saskatchewan," by Merle McGowan is presented.

The article offers a brief profile of western Canadian author John Beames who contributed to the town of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan through his writings.

The article offers information on the lake trout namayeush found in Montreal Lake in Saskatchewan and informs that the fish was reported by Indian trappers and fishermen who visited the lake.