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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
4
The item lists Nichols Brown & Company publishers with post office entry in Vernon Texas as second class mail matter under Congress action of March 3, 1879. It states Mono More Goatcaptable Six Months and that no subscription shorter than six months is accepted.
The Allies unite under French General Ferdinand Foch to direct all Allied forces against Germany. The move ends independent Allied commands and promises concentrated power on the Western Front, challenging Von Hindenburg and altering wartime strategy.
The text discusses a shift in the Third Liberty Loan campaign with county quotas tied to taxable rolls and bank resources. It hints at possible public exposure of nonparticipants to pressure wealth conscription. The Wilbarger county Chamber of Commerce mobilizes farmers and townspeople, signaling broader community cooperation for future progress.
A local appeal urges Wilbarger County to subscribe its full share of the Third Liberty Loan on April 6, the war declaration anniversary. The notice emphasizes early commitment to save time and energy and to boost friendlier town relations through united community support.
A plan to form a club of War Savings certificate buyers who have purchased $1,000 each aims to reach 100 members in the county, potentially capturing about one third of the county quota. J.P. King, the first to buy a $1,000 certificate, may be asked to lead the effort.
The piece argues farmers and city dwellers share progress and markets, stressing cooperation between farms and towns. It calls for mutual support among producers and merchants, good government, roads, education, and neighborliness, and rejects class monopoly on virtue. It frames citizenship as shared responsibility.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for bowel cleansing in sick children. It claims a coated tongue signals constipation and that the syrup is harmless with quick relief, warning to avoid counterfeit fig syrups and to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear bottle directions.
Members of the German Lutheran Church enjoyed an Easter egg hunt Sunday afternoon on church grounds. Boys and girls searched for hidden eggs and had a merry time.
A 14 line public notice offers a five dollar reward for the conviction of any person trespassing on lands owned by J. P. King in Wilbarger County. The ad details authorities and implies legal action for trespass and land rights enforcement.
Vernon Texas March 30 1918 authorities warn residents that plowing on public roads in Wilbarger County is illegal and damaging roads. They urge desistence before prosecution and ask reporting of violations to the county attorney and county officials.
The Knights and Ladies of Security reported 107 new members gained during March as the membership drive closed Saturday night.
East View Sunday School hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday afternoon in Waggoner's pasture. Children searched for numerous eggs after Sunday School.
Fifty one years of use across the United States for coughs bronchitis and throat settled lung troubles. It helps rest at night and easier morning expectoration. Bottles priced 90 cents. Sold by T. M. Fergeson cues.
Mrs Peart Webb went back to Frederick Oklahoma on Wednesday after spending a week with Mrs James H Smith of Vernon Texas at her home.
Mrs. Cora Kirkpatrick of Canyon City is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Miller and other relatives in Fargo during the trip.
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