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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
4
The Vernon Record a weekly paper based in Vernon Texas lists publication days Friday and Tuesday with publishers Nichols Brown & Company. Readers are urged to report address changes for proper delivery and subscribe rates show one year two dollars six months one dollar for shorter periods not accepted.
Vernon observes the Panhandle Press Association's tenth anniversary and reflects on editors bearing editorial burdens while praising the American press. The piece recalls historic figures like Philip Zenger and anecdotes about the Boston News Boy, printer errors, and editor hostesses fashions in Emporia Kansas.
Citizens welcome teachers and pupils from eleven counties for a friendly competition. The event emphasizes youth, fair play, and noble effort over selfish striving. The Record celebrates the broader victory of participation and unselfish competition among students and educators.
The piece argues higher rates will raise costs for farmers and groceries while praising fair wages for workers but claims trainmen’s pay is out of proportion. It predicts the trainmen’s prosperity is short lived as other industries must subsidize the big four.
Vernon solider Private Gerhard Lingnau writes from St Nazaire France describing his voyage on the Leviathan largest ship in the world with fourteen decks. He notes guarding prisoners and longing to return home while praising American food and expressing disinterest in French company. The letter mentions his brother Edwin and is addressed to Mr and Mrs FE A Lingnan near Vernon.
An examination to fill a rural carrier post at Tolbert will be held at the Federal building in Vernon on May 10. Admission is limited to certain women spouses of veterans and married women. Application blanks are available from the Vernon postmaster.
J B Lutz cultivates twenty acres of Garber and Keifer pears two miles southwest of town. A series of pictures shows the pear orchard in full bloom forming a floral mass. Lutz notes a second variety aids pollination. Last fall pears weighing a pound and a half were taken to represent the State at the Land Show in Kansas City.
The Perkins-Timberlake Company will have a Victory window during the Victory loan drive starting Monday. Photographs of every boy from Wilbarger county who served as soldier or sailor are requested and will be cared for and returned, assured by Cy Long, manager.
Walden Bros announce the Palm Shine Parlor will open today in the Pergeson building erected by S. R. Pinkston. The shop will have seven chairs with three for women and four for men and a ladies room.
Weather bulletin warns of warm and storm waves crossing the continent from April 18 to 25 with peak severity around April 26. Forecasts heavy rains, potential tornadoes, and dangerous conditions especially in the central valleys and near latitude 40. Advises avoiding boating and excursions and staying alert to protect lives and property.
The Missionary Ruths met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs 8S R Pinkston home. Wesley Houses discussed with readings by Mrs J G Sherman Mrs W E Mays and Mrs R D L Killough. Mrs GC Y Wing led the study followed by a violin solo by Miss Annie Mary Pinkston and a vocal by Miss Dorothy Rogers. Delegates elected to district missionary conference in Lubbock later this week. Ice course served by the hostess with help from several visitors.
County Agent N R Tisdale requests announcement of how to locate his office. He is in the basement of the new Federal building, accessible via the Postoffice main doors on Texas street, then right. In the west lobby two doors exist one to Postmaster Townsend and the other to the county agent with large gold letters.
County residents are called to a courthouse gathering next Monday San Jacinto Day to organize a campaign for the prohibition and equal suffrage amendments. Delegates from every precinct will attend. At 3 o'clock speeches by competent persons will be given. W Tr Rouse is named County Chairman to lead the campaign and rally support for a large majority.
Ro P L Bargdoll buys a home in East Vernon from WM Squires on North Bowie Street, formerly owned by Mars Harrell. He will move in as soon as possession is obtained.
L G Hawkins leaves Vernon for Beaumont to attend the Grand Commandery of Texas Knights Templar session. Grand Captain General Mr. ys will be elected Generalissimo and later Grand Commander of Texas in 1921 as one of Masonry’s highest honors.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Paul Schmenke and Miss Lydia Miereich, and to J. L. Gore and Mrs. H. C. Coy since the last report.
Classified notice from W. M. Mc Caleb seeking a second hand header with binder attachment. Contact details or location not fully legible. Price not stated.
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