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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
6
A historical recipe fragment describes lifting stale bread crumbs to one cup, grating cheese, soaking umbs in milk, beating exes, adding melted butter, baking soda, and paprika, folding in whipped egg whites, and baking quickly in a buttered soufflé dish. The text references the New York Tribune.
Mr and Mrs M J Battendert relocate from Abilene to Vernon and will open offices in the McArthur Building on the south side of the public square. Both are graduates of the Palyer School, touted as the fountain head school of Chiropractic. A free one hour daily will be offered at the offices.
An auction notice announces the sale of seven Jersey cows at Richardson's sale yard on Texas street. Owner Dewey Wilson and auctioneer G W Richardson list the event for Saturday April 6 at 2 oclock. Maple Hill teacher resignation and appointment updates are noted for J T Cook to finish the term following Miss Willie Goodpastare. A phonograph advertisement urges buyers to choose real instruments over talking machines.
Seven native Jersey cows described as fresh and heavy milkers will be auctioned on Saturday at 2 o'clock. Auctioneer Ady, PAE conducts the sale. The event named Vuection Sale lists Jersey cows and sale details from a historical notice.
A brief item notes Sam Randall visiting Chillicothe on Thursday. The ad promotes cigars at B. and W. Prug Co and includes a line Ady EOE.
Notice to property owners within Vernon asking all unassessed properties to contact the city secretary to render assessments and avoid penalties. Also mentions Altavista ice cream at B and W Drug, a $5 reward for trespass convictions on Wilbarger County land, AW Chief J King, and a visiting relative in Altus Oklahoma. Time daylight saving comment adds local color.
Lindy spends the week in Mineral Wells with local engagements and events noted for visitors.
Complete Edison records in stock at the Edison department. Wm Cameron & Co promote King’s fine candy and Ye Planny service for home builders. Ads invite readers to visit B and W Drug Co and TR and W Drug Co for plans, home building explanations, and a phonograph with a soul that makes reading music accessible.
Local ads urge immediate purchases from Herring-Bennett and Ady outlets. They promote barber services at Smith's Barber Shop, refrigerators from $810,000, home hardware and lumber at Renfro, paint and varnish guidance, and garden implements. The notices reference Oklainton and hotel Vern on building locations.
The item notes events around Tee Hor battles at BL and W Drag Co Adv 28 2 with Mr and Mrs PT. Younghlead returns from Georgetown and Meridian. Miss Juanite stays at Southwestern University Georgetown as a fall term student. Captain EB Younghiead of Company K 144th Infantry returns from Camp Rewle with his father for a day.
Conrad Oates will return to Dallas Sunday to resume studies at the Metropolitan Business College after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J T Oates of 25 foot hose at 4 00 50 foot hose at 5 00 to 12 00 Herring Bommett Adv 21 51e Pimmell HH Robinson of Company T 42nd Infantry at Camp Bowie has been promoted from corporal to sergeant He is a son of Mr and Mrs G L Robinson Also note promoting candy ice cream orange sherbet made from pure orange juice and described as just right Adv Ite
J. R. Jones visited Crowell Quaniah and Childress this week and returned convinced Vernon leads in water supply. He praised Vernon’s standing compared with the other towns visited.
Advertisement note claims The Everything Store offers Congolemm rugs and art squares with a 25 percent discount, credited to Ady Ite.
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