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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
9
Attorney General J P L Looney withdraws from the race for Covertnar as stated in Vernon papers this morning. Governor Hobby opposes him except for Janes Bavergeusen, described as a rival.
Electra Texas reports a 426 to 48 vote against introducing a saloon in Electra precinct after a strong education campaign by the Roosters Club Retail Merchants Association and local churches. Early results favored the anti saloon position with no organized effort from the Hanor interests.
Seventy eight firms must close at 6 50 oclock with openings left to each. Garages will have mechanics ready at 40 oclock except one minute price. A grievance committee led by Bill Podd and others will enforce uniform closing. Sunday services and school hours adjust with the clock change. Marcenie Lodge No 655 A F A M to meet Thursday night.
Fragments describe rain arriving Friday across the southwest area near the port, with enough precipitation to wet the ground deeply. The report notes rainfall amounts and its distribution over the region.
I Be Renfro opposes the northern paved road along the Port Worth and Denver Railway from Vernon. He argues the east route along the cemetery and downtown corridor benefits few and costs much more in upkeep, while the north route would burden the public with high costs and long fills. He urges continuing Cumberland street alignment to the railroad and Main street to keep business spots intact, proposing a bond issue defeat and advocating “clean business.”
Local ad advertises garden plows cultivators hoes rakes and hose at attractive prices. Ady.
The W C U will hold a 3 30 pm meeting at Mrs J F Watts home on West Wilbarger Street to elect officers for the year and select delegates to the state convention. Members behind on dues should pay promptly as reports and per capita must be sent in soon.
Auction sale of seven native Jersey cows heavy springers at Richardson's sale yard on Texas street Saturday April 6 at 2 o'clock. Dewey Wilson owner Gow Richardson 22 21 Ady auctioneer Help Uncle Sam buy your coal now. Herring Bounert 286 Addy 21 8te.
A wartime storefront urges readers to spend money wisely to support the war effort. It emphasizes that spending, not hoarding, helps victory and invites customers to trade at THE EVERYTHING STORE for new and second hand goods.
The Wilbarger County Abstract Company relocates to the north side of the public square in the former Arlie Berry shooting gallery building. O K Storey oversees operations.
W T Hammer of Fort Worth spent the weekend visiting Vernon, where he was seen at local gatherings and greeted by residents during his stay.
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