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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record SEMI-WEEKLY issued Tuesdays and Fridays Nichols Brown and Company Publishers. Subscribers changing address should provide old and new addresses to ensure prompt mail delivery.
The piece defends Texas’ second primary as a democratic tool to reveal popular will, arguing expense is overstated and elections surpass revolutions in value. It urges all eligible voters to participate on Saturday August 24th to select several state officers a congressman a district judge and a county tax collector.
Wilbarger county and Vernon face harsh drought conditions as June rain totals exceed five inches but moisture remains scarce. Observers are encouraged to drive the county to see crops with some promise, including cotton along Bayer Creek and areas near Pease River.
The writer notes a larger feed crop than last year and urges optimism despite the risk of rain. He praises Wilbarger county folks for their stout hearts and work ethic, encourages smiles, and urges continued effort even during dry spells.
The Vernon Record announces it will not join the wave of papers shutting down in 1918 and may raise prices to two dollars a year to stay solvent. Advertising rates likely increase as costs for flour coffee syrup calico and other goods rise, but editors aim to avoid lowering standards and keep The Record as the Gold Medal Paper of Texas.
The Indianapolis News warns relatives grieving deceased soldiers to avoid attorneys offering help with war risk refunds or Liberty bond settlements for a fee. It urges stronger laws to bar vultures from soliciting payments and notes current law omits unpaid back pay and bond refunds. The government provides aid without charges.
Miss Delia Clark is visiting relatives in Llouston and Galveston.
Washington August 16 1918 forecast outlines a great August hot wave across corn and cotton regions followed by thunder showers and cooler air. A water wave will reach Vancouver around August 20 24 and temperatures rise along the Pacific slope. Frosts are expected around August 29 in frost-prone areas with unusually cool weather through September 12 and another hot wave later in September.
J M Collier returned home from prospecting in Colorado and Arizona after a several day trip. D J Wilhelm and family visiting relatives in Denton by car. Richard Cannon on ten day furlough. Vivian Collie and Panett Ketcher side quarrel at Vernon courthouse. will live with Ketcherside parents. Christian meeting to start Friday night with Rider Chishoho preaching. Fargo residents shopped in Vernon Saturday. Lloyd Rheay visiting relatives in Oklahoma. Ladies Home Mission Society met at the Methodist Church with a good program. Vievd Le Fors attending Holcomb Training School Vernon business course.
Miss Marie Robinson visited friends over the weekend along with Marion Brock from Oklahoma. Several residents, including Addie Coffman of Thalia and Mrs. Leslie Alston, were noted in brief social activities and travels through Rayland and Vernon with others visiting relatives and church events.
The morning service at the Baptist Church will be held next Sunday for those who have recently joined the colored congregation. Pastor W.OT. Rouse urges all to attend.
The State Industrial Accident Board issued a monthly report showing 23 fatal accidents in June, bringing the fiscal year total to 191 since September 1. It lists 3 956 total accidents, 1 107 claims filed, 50 086 in compensation paid, 15 974 medical expenditures, and 5 301 oral expenditures, totaling 67 0 for insurance companies.
If you do not receive the Record promptly or are not setting it regularly, please call the Record Office with your address and phone number.
WooM McCaleb and Da A J Toward came back yesterday from Cuchara Camp Colorado reporting delightful climate and plenty of fish. Vernon residents are seen visiting the camp. If you publish this regularly call the Record office with your address.
Scribes urge readers to avoid calomel the mercury-based remedy and choose Dodson's Liver Tone a vegetable laxative said to start the liver gently without causing salivation. The ad claims calomel harms the stomach bones and causes a wasted day while Liver Tone restores energy and is safe for children.
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