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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1918

Page

3

Local notices and ads roundup from The Record

Mrs J O Bryan left Wednesday night for Fort Worth. Mr T M Fergeson Drug Company promoted prescription work. Mrs G W Shipp left Tuesday for Greenville. T W Thomas returned to Lubbock after visiting family. Old Dutch Enamel Herring Bennett touted. Mr and Mrs J H Ayres and Metta visiting relatives. Horace Anderson of Childress visiting. Babies urged to visit McRibbin's for new baby shoes. Fergeson Rheumatic Remedy advertised. Ady 24 2te.

Fergeson T. M. Fergeson Drug Company

Mrs J D Thompson Improves From Pneumonia

Mrs J D Thompson of West Vernon, previously ill with pneumonia, is reported to be improving rapidly.

J. D. Thompson West Vernon

Repair Your Gutter With Tampton Metal and Plumbing

Vernon news notes Tampton Metal and Plumbing Co advertise gutter repairs. Adg 24-40 Chas Neat from Red River community was in Vernon after a meal for cattle. The Edison phonograph claim and B W Drug Co ad appear. Ed Ray's son B Ray is ill with tomsilitis at East Vernon home.

Tampton Metal and Plumbing Company Chas Neat Red River Vernon H. B. Ray Ed Ray East Vernon

Reynolds and White in Wichita Falls on business

Bam Reynolds and Ray White traveled to Wichita Falls on business. An advertisement promotes refrigerators for hot weather at Renfro's with a price sale note Adv. 21-91e.

Bam Reynolds Ray White Wichita Falls

Mrs Virgie Hewitt Improves After Illness

Mrs Virgie Hewitt, previously ill for ten days, is reported much improved. The note states she is resting comfortably and continues under care, with no new complications reported.

Virgie Hewitt

Sherwin Williams Product THer ring Bennett Interior Finish

A promotional note for Sherwin Williams highlights THer ring Bennett as a home interior finish option. It touts a finish for every surface and mentions Ady 24 5te in the context of product labeling.

Sherwin-Williams Therring Bennett Ady

Lovelace and Sweatman Visit Camp Bowie in Fort Worth

Mrs W E B Lovelace and Miss Laura Sweatman traveled to Fort Worth on Wednesday to see the review and visit relatives at Camp Bowie. Advertisement offers hogs for sale with any size or color, 50 pounds up, written from Oklainton Texas. Clois L Greene Ady 24-24te.

W. EB. Lovelace Laura Sweatman Fort Worth Camp Bowie Oklainton Texas Harrold Clois L. Greene Ady Loss L. Greene

Brown Family Guests In Fort Worth

Mr and Mrs J Z Brown visit Fort Worth as guests of their daughter Miss Alice and son Lloyd of Camp Bowie riverside, enjoying family time.

J. Z. Brown Fort Worth Miss Alice Lloyd Camp Bowie

Washer problem solved by new vacuum washer at Herring Bennett's

The washer issue is fixed by a new vacuum washer now available for viewing at Herring Bennett's located on Adg. 24-36. The item is showcased in the store as a current offering for customers seeking updated laundry equipment.

Herring-Bennett’s

Hamiltons and Stroend Travel to Wichita Falls

Mr and Mrs T A Hamilton of the Ned River community and J M Stroend of Pleasant Valley went to Wichita Falls on Wednesday.

T. A. Hamilton Ned River J. M. Stroend Pleasant Valley Wichita Falls

Sherwin Williams paint covers the earth claim

A short note praises Sherwin Williams paints for their claimed global coverage and emphasizes the superior covering capacity. The snippet mentions a name and a brand slogan as context.

Soldier count at Fort Sill cited by returning worker

John Shaffer returned Wednesday night from Fort Sill Oklahoma where he has been employed on Government work He says there are about 60 000 soldiers at the fort

John Shaffer Fort Sill Okla

McKibbin's Slipper Sale Brings Bargains in Shoes

About 200 pairs of broken lots sold for 3.00 to 5.00 with sizes from 3 1 2 to 4 1 2. Choice table lots offered at 2.00 while McKibbin remains steady amid the sale.

McKibbin's McKibbin

Local Notices and Advertisements from Vernon Page

Floor sweep and 100 pound tins at T M Fergeson Drug Company. Oliver spent Thursday visiting MoeKibbin's shoe department and twelve new chairs were installed. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Thad W Thomas on Wednesday afternoon April 10. J A White adds to his house on the rented farm south of Drink at our fountain with Coca Cola. Dr B D Flaniken went to Port Worth to view the military parade for General Greble on Thursday. The refrigerator you want in any size is at Renfro's. Mmes Hub Colley and A Bo Swart wood went to Fort Worth to attend the military review. Clean up and paint up Herring Bennett. Mr and Mrs Cecil Storey went to Fort Worth to witness the military review on Thursday. Our advice is to lay in your coat Herring Bennett Do it now. Dan Mudd and H J Tucker were in Vernon yesterday from Thalia. Nellie Dyess, ill with typhoid fever, is recovering nicely and will be out soon.

Herring-Bennett Coal Duty Urges Immediate Action

A ribbing call urges readers to secure coal at once, framing it as a duty to self, country, and railroads. The note cites Herring-Bennett and 24-3te as contextual references for the coal supply demand.

Herring-Bennett

Local Notes and Ads Prompt Community Update

Mrs Roy Abbott returns from Frederic Okla. Drop in at McKibbins for new chairs. lle A H Fell of Wichita Falls visited Louis Bright in Vernon Tuesday. McKibbin offers a full line of polishes all colors. Miss Ruth Bachelor out after three weeks illness. Refrigerators galore at Renfros. Pierce went to Fort Worth Tuesday. Buy enamelware at The Everything Store and save money. Adv 11

A. H. Fell Wichita Falls Louis Bright Vernon

Robert Hall Attends Military Review in Fort Worth

Robert Hall traveled to Fort Worth on Wednesday to attend a military review event.

Beardsley Returns From Chillicothe to Vernon Cotton Oil

J. B. Beardsley has returned from Chillicothe where he spent months away. He now works for the Vernon Cotton Oil Company.

J. B. Beardsley Chillicothe The Vernon Cotton Oil Company

McKibbin’s Shade Shoe Dept Offers Big Reductions

The store reduces stock in its new shoe department as part of a clearance. T J Youngblood William Denny W A Ish and R B Kelly fished at Spring Lake yesterday using new bait to tempt the denizens.

T. J. Youngblood William Denny W. A. Ish Kelly Spring Lake

Seed corn varieties listed by Sewell Grain & Fuel Co

Seed corn varieties named include Squaw Cherokee Yellow Yellow Peat Oklahoma White Wonder Tennessee's Red Cob and Bloody Butcher. Sewell Grain & Fuel Co advertises these seeds for planting season offerings and support.

Oklahoma Tennessee Sewell Grain & Fuel Co

Sam Randall to Return Tonight From Furlough at Camp Bowie

Sam Randall returns tonight from a ten day furlough spent with his mother on South Main street. If you need hose for the family visit McRibbin’s for Lion Clad hose in boys and girls sizes. Silk hose priced 59 cents to 1.25 and colors available at McRibbin’s. Ady ite.

Sam Randall Camp Bowie J. A. Randall South Main McRibbin’s McRibbin's

Mrs Shipp and Miss Lloyd Travel to Fort Worth Review

Mrs. G. W. Shipp and Miss Mattie lene Lloyd left Wednesday for Fort Worth to witness the military review yesterday. They will then proceed to Dallas.

G. W. Shipp Mattilene Lloyd Fort Worth Dallas

Nowlin Family Visits Fort Worth for Military Review

Mr and Mrs Forest FE Nowlin and their young daughter traveled to Mineral Wells Fort Worth and Dallas for a visit and attended the military review in Fort Worth on Thursday.

Forest FE. Nowlin Mineral Wells Fort Worth Dallas

Buy an oil stove for summer savings and coal conservation

An advertisement urges readers to purchase an oil stove for summer use to cut costs and save coal. It notes stock from Tier ring Bennett at 236 and mentions a 24 to price or feature.

Tierring-Bennett Adv

Reger and Hodge Travel to Fort Worth for Military Watch

Dr. Howard Reger and N. B. Hodge left Wednesday evening for Wichita Falls and then proceeded to Fort Worth to witness a military review and related ceremonies.

Howard Reger N. B. Hodge Wichita Falls Fort Worth

Floors finished with Mar Not Varnish

Floors finished with Mar Not Varnish will withstand wear and tear say Herring Bennett. The beauty is permanent Ady 24 3te.

Herring-Bennett Ady

Mrs Blair Visits Mineral Wells With Wichita Falls Relatives

Mrs M Blair traveled to Mineral Wells on Friday and will stay several days. She was joined by her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Wilson Gilliland of Wichita Falls, former Vernon residents.

M. Blair Mineral Wells Wilson Gilliland Wichita Falls Vernon

District Sunday School Institute Attended by Local Pairs

Rev and Mrs O L Orr and Rev and Mrs W T Rouse were in Wichita Monday for a District Sunday School Institute. Mr and Mrs J M Anderson and their daughter Mezelle left Tuesday night for Fort Worth to visit friends and see the military review. Oats offered at $1.00 per bushel bulk at Key and Wilson.

O. L. Orr W.T. Rouse Wichita Balls T Institute Bulk Key & Wilson J. M. Anderson Andlewall Mezelle Tesday Fort Worth

Fort Worth military review attracts local visitors

W J Holmes and Louis Byrd traveled to Fort Worth Tuesday for a military review honoring General Creble. Mr and Mrs W C Powell also went to Fort Worth Wednesday to attend to business and see the event. Also an ad seeks hog buyers of any size or color from Oklahoma to Texas.

W. J. Holmes Louis Byrd Fort Worth Creble W. C. Powell

Adv calls on citizens to act on fuel aid offer

A daily advisory urges people to lay in their fuel, warning warmth and comfort follow acceptance while ignoring it may bring suffering. The notice cites Her ring Bennett and Adv, 24 3te as the contact for immediate action.

Herring-Bennett

Fort Worth Witnesses Military Re

W. O. Brock Horace Anderson and J Pragier travel to Fort Worth to witness a military reenactment or related event. They attend a gathering tied to local defense commemoration with attention from community members.

W. O. Brock Horace Anderson J. Pragier Fort Worth

Local Home Repair Ad Encourages Hampton Metal and Plumbing

A spring gutter job pitch urges readers to contact Hampton Metal and Plumbing Company before starting work. The notice mentions Ady and hints at timing with a 24dte deadline.

Hampton Metal and Phumbing Company

Webb Couple Heads to Bowie Visit

Luther Webb left today for Bowie for a short visit. Mrs. Webb, who has been visiting there, will return with him.

Luther Webb Bowie Mrs. Webb

Alta Vista Ice Cream Featured In Local Ad

An advertisement touts Alta Vista Ice Cream as the cream of all ice creams. The note mentions B, W, Drug Co and Ady figures, while Mrs Starr is set to enter the Baptist sanitarium for a serious operation.

Alta Vista Drug Co Ady Stare Todiay Dadias Starr Baptist Sanitarium

Coal ad urges action to aid government

Short wartime style notice pushes readers to fill coal bins now claiming it will help the government. Mentions Herring Bennett and price regulation context with a dated promotional tone.

Herring-Bennett

Massie Family Visits Altus and Lawton Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs PF Massie and children visited Altus Oklahoma Sunday as guests of Dr and Mrs PE Ellen They then went to Lawton Oklahoma and returned Monday night traveling by automobile.

Massie Altus Okla PE EL Aren Lawton

Kespar Varnish for Outside Finishes Ad by Lumber Co

Kespar Varnish is promoted for outdoor finishes by Herring Bennett Lumber Company. The ad highlights toughness and durability with a 256 grade and mentions Ady 24-3te as a product code or model reference.

Herring- Bennett Lumber Company Dts

Fort Worth visit for Mrs Albright and relatives

Mrs Fela Albright and Mrs Warlick are in Fort Worth visiting Mrs Albright's son Lieutenant Paul Albright of Company K 14th Infantry. After the inspection of troops the party will visit relatives in Mineral Wells.

Fela Albright Mra A 2, Warlick Fort Worth

Last Gall on Ladies Boots at McKibbin's

Broken lots of kid and patent boots offered as season’s best sellers on sale at McKibbin's. Prices listed as 10 and 12 dollars. Ady Ite.

McKibbin’s. Ady, Ite

Mrs Hart And Family Move To Ardmer Oda

Mrs Beulah Hart leaves with her son William and daughter Mrs Mary Belle for a new home in Ardmer Oda. Miss Jart leaves the local telephone company to take a position with another firm.

Beulah Hart William Mary Belle Ardmer Oda Miss Jart

Detroit Vapor Stores styles shown by Herring Bennett

Two distinct stylistic approaches from Detroit vapor retailers are presented, credited to Herring Bennett and Ya Steady. The note contrasts tone and presentation, highlighting branding differences and possible market positioning.

Detroit Vapor Herring Bennett

Ndison Records In Stock At B. W. Ding Co

Complete assortment of Ndison records now in stock at the B. & W. Ding Co Ndison department. Visit today to browse and purchase from the selection available.

Ndison B. & W. Ding Co Ste

Lola Anderson in Amarillo on business

Lola N Anderson travels to Amarillo this week on business as part of a note on local activities. McElwee spent Thursday in Blooming and at the oil field nearby.

Lola N. Anderson Amarillo KE. OS. McElwee Bleeuimn Sunshine Hile Great Electra

Renfro's Ad Lists Incubators and Fluorlae Varnish Stain

An advertisement notes Renfro's selling various incubators and related items including Fluorlae varnish stain marketed as all-round stain. Bennett ad appears with reference to Adv. 24-3te.

Bennett

Vernon visit by Mrs EW and son Dr J Tull

Mrs EW Pull travels from Austin to visit her son Dr J Tull. She plans to spend several months in Vernon Maize Feteruta Hegari and with Sewell Grain and Fuel Co. May include stops at local communities and business engagements.

EW. ‘Pull Austin J. 1. Tull Vernon Sewell Grain & Fuel Co

Vernon’s Only Paint Store Shaped By Local Firms

The Vernon market features Kester Art Co and Ady brands in a single pint line, highlighting a small local supply hub for paint and related items. The entry suggests limited options with a focus on two prominent makers in the area.

Vernon Kester Art Co Ady

Col Law and Miss MelLarty Visit Fort Worth Troop Review

Col Law accompanied by Miss Hilwivea MelLarty traveled to Fort Worth on Wednesday to observe the review of troops stationed there.

Col. Law and Family Hilwivea MelLarty Fort Worth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Starr Odell Mae Eakle Dalhart Mrs Timboden A. P. Peck Fort War McKibbin. Ste J. O. Bryan Greenville T. W. Thomas Lubbock J. Hf. Ayres Miss Metta Margaret McRhibbin’s Ite Mrs. Horace Anderson of Childress Rela Tives Edison B. & W. Drug Co Renfro’s J. L. Swartwood Oliver MoeKibbin’s Shoe Department Thad W. Thomas J. A. White TR & W. Drug Co B.D. Flaniken Port Worth General Greble Renfro’s. Adv Mmes, Hub Colley A. Bo Swartwood Cecil Storey Dan Mudd H. J. Tucker Thalia Myr. Mudd Mr. Tucker Montana Nellie Dyess Saturday Evening Post I. E Delco Roy Abbott Prederick, Oklo McKibbin’s Ruth Bachelor Renfro T. Ta. Pierce Robert Hall Tion Herring - Bennett J. R. Jones South Court Square Jose noTeysa Vile Swartwood Martin TM. Fergeson Drang Company Renfro's Waggoner National Bank of Sunshine Hill U. S. Davis Western Petroleum Co Vernon Hotel
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