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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
4
The piece urges saving through Thrift Stamps and Liberty Bonds, arguing the program helps individuals and the government. It emphasizes that the first hundred dollars is hard to save, but establishing the habit leads to long term financial discipline, and imagines Wilbarger county benefiting if ten thousand youths each buys one stamp weekly.
The author urges purchasing coal in the summer to avoid fuel famine. Rural communities historically stockpile wood and coal, while towns rush to live hand to mouth. Officials blamed railroad congestion for last winter’s fuel scarcity, but the piece argues foresight was the real issue.
The article notes a plea from army headquarters about straw for bedding a million men. General Gorgas warns to be careful with straw waste as wartime hay prices rise, emphasizing the food value in a straw stack and urging awareness of feed and food conservation amid high demand.
Washington April 6 Last bulletin forecasts a cross continental disturbance April 12 to 17 followed by a warm wave April 11 to 15 and a cool wave April 14 to 20. It foresees severe storms, heavy rain east of the Great Lakes, fair rains in the east and south, and ten days of ideal crop weather after April 27.
The article notes farmers in Wilbarger county consider growing clover as forage. It compares clover meadows in Missouri and Texas cotton yields, arguing that even small farms could raise several acres of forage. It suggests trying clover as valuable experience.
The Federal Fuel Administration warns people to buy winter coal this month as prices are expected to be lowest. Railroads can move coal faster now than later, aiding supply. Beginning in June cars will shift to moving crops and continue through December with steady activity.
A Vernon report notes that some families cannot meet this month’s coal needs while others refuse to buy, sparking a public debate on patriotism and prudence amid winter shortages. The item highlights economic strain and civic expectations without naming individuals or organizations.
A dispatch from Russia mentions General Payoff organizing a vast army. The piece notes Americans value voting and suggests Governor Ufooby could win if his supporters pay up. The column ends with a general remark about people lacking money to buy.
A witty remark compares thrift stamps or Liberty Bonds to raising cash for chewing tobacco. It notes perspiration rarely ruins clothes while inspiration often leads to no such mess, highlighting a playful contrast between effort and outcome.
M S Swinburn a well known farmer living southwest of Vernon is seriously ill with pneumonia. He has passed the critical period of his illness and an early recovery is hoped for.
Our stock of garden tools is complete. Herring Bennet Adv 21 5 te Mrs 8. Triplett and little daughter returned to Fort Worth Wednesday after visiting Mrs T W Thomas on South Main Street. Mmes Triplett and Thomas are sisters-in-law.
I offer a well located package including a five room modern cottage with bath kitchen pantry two blocks from Main Street with sidewalk water sewer and electric lights. also a nine room house with two acres of ground near town. plus a four room bungalow east front. A. PL Poek. 1L-9te
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