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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
4
Entered in Vernon post office as second class mail matter under the act of Congress March 6 1519. Subscribers desiring address changes should give old and new address promptly. Subscriptions One Year 1.50 Six Months not stated.
The article notes wartime cost hikes across paper, ink, labor, and postage, driving up newspaper prices nationwide. It says Dallas News moved from $9 to $12 yearly, and county papers at $2 rise, while The Record aims to stay at $1.50 unless cost pressures force a change, urging readers to renew and consider fewer, quality papers.
President Wilson authorizes a 5 million fund to aid wheat growers in the West who lost two crops to winter killing and drought. Federal land banks will issue and collect loans, limited to farmers without banking collateral and only to keep food production going. Loans secured by crop value, up to 100 acres, up to 3 dollars per acre, under joint Treasury and Agriculture oversight.
A public exhortation urges every Democrat to vote next Saturday for the second Texas primary. Citizens are told to express choice for offices including Attorney General State Comptroller Congressman District Judge and County Tax Collector. The piece portrays voting as a civic duty and compares nonvoters to slackers.
The draft extension places military duties on those best able to bear it and aims to win the war without pulling men from deferred classes. It broadens the range of productive years, letting the government direct labor where most needed and fill the army with men whose home duties can be reduced. The changes will bring hardships, but shorten war and related inconveniences.
Local notes show several visitors and travels: Luther Weih and Missee Ambit went to Wichita Batts yesterday. T and Mattie Law returned to Clinton Louisiana. W L Huggins visited in Wichita Balk. Weatherall family hosted at Mrs. Weatherall's parents. Mrs. Frederick Yates returned from Coup Mabry. Mire Yates moved Thursday from Aetin to College Station near Tiryan.
Mrs. A. W. Piall and children Muth fidhe Catherine and Paul returned yesterday morning to Chirendon after a visit with friends in Vernon. They were accompanied home by Miss Judia Mebiagch.
The piece argues 18 to 21 year olds should pursue college with an Army Training Corps on campus. It notes colleges may gain enrollments as 10 hours weekly military instruction plus summer field training are provided. It cites President's call and outlines draft-age changes influencing college attendance and military preparedness.
A contemporary defines military units from army corps at 60 000 men down to a corporal's squad. Infantry divisions 19 000. regiment 5 000. battalion 1 600. company 250. platoon 6 00. key commands by generals and captains. Also notes clerical dedications and local society items about Mrs Lawth and Mrs Trout.
SW. McLarty and family conclude a weeklong trip observing humus trends at McLean and Clarendon, detailing field observations and practical insights from the excursion.
A 100 dollar reward is offered for proof that Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. The advertisement claims internal action strengthens constitution and destroys the disease’s foundation. It cites I. C. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio and urges readers to obtain testimonials from a doctor or pharmacist.
Higgins Studio opens Monday September 2 under Mrs W H Finggin as director. Theresa Smith re elected to assist piano and organ departments. Miss Smith praised by Mary J McKee for teaching skill and modern technique. Studio remains high standard despite wartime conditions, Weber Grand recital piano noted. Call 26 West Paradise or 226 for details. Mrs Us White reports Veron boys pleased with mechanical training at Camp Mabry.
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