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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record announces its semi weekly schedule and publisher Nichols Brown & Company. It notes post office mailing as second class matter under act of Congress dated March 3 1879. Subscribers are urged to provide old and new addresses for mail changes. Vernon Texas Friday April 12 1918.
The article calls for third Liberty Loan support and praises Wilbarger County for its outstanding effort while urging individuals to do their full duty. It condemns those who avoid contributing and notes German Americans largely shared the workload. It cites food-ration actions in New Orleans and Houston to conserve wheat as France cuts bread.
Audience failed to respond at the unveiling ceremony presented by the Daughters of the Confederacy as the band played The Star Spangled Banner. The piece notes the expected reaction of rising and uncovering heads, comparing civilian and military norms for saluting a national air.
A praise of nationalist programming notes its impact on youth strengthening respect for the flag and love of country, describing its effect as wise and formative for good citizenship.
The piece argues that paying $5 for a tuberculin test on milk cows is prudent. It notes many white plague cases stem from TB-infected milk and that testing can nearly eliminate the disease with reasonable precautions. It urges households to demand TB tests for all milk sources to ensure safety.
Vernon Chapter of the American Red Cross reports March totals of 14 163 gauze dressings 60 hospital garments 150 Belgian refugees garments and 2 607 garments for the Belgian Relief Commission. Instructors and auxiliaries list weekly contributions and a new sewing room is prepared at the Masonic Temple with home work options. High school girls form a surgical dressing class meeting Saturday at the library workroom.
Dr J E Dodson arrives in Fort Worth for a brief stay, staying several days for unspecified engagements and local events.
Washington April 12 forecast a cross continent disturbance April 18 to 22 with a warm wave April 17 to 21 and cool wave April 20 to 24. Rain distribution favors Eastern Canada and New England while Pacific slope remains moderate. Temperatures trend upward toward May and crop planting guidance emphasizes timing by rains and drouths for corn and wheat.
A. Palmer of Denver reports Tanlac relieved years of stomach trouble bloating indigestion and appetite loss. He gained eleven pounds after taking three bottles and credits the medicine with restoring his health and energy. Tanlac marketed by local drug firms in Vernon Harrold Oklahoma Odell with ads.
Hon. R H Cocke of Wellington announces as a candidate for District Judge of the 46th district subject to July Democratic primary. He cites long service as county attorney and county judge in Collingsworth County and promises efficient expeditious handling of court matters if elected. Ady dip Bishop blacksmith shop and tools for rent see J R Jones agent 25-6tc.
A cryptic note from J. Ro Renfro hints at a lumber related matter, brief and unclear, leaving room for interpretation about quantities or sources. The phrase 2-tite appears as a fragment, contributing to an incomplete record of a local business query.
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