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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
8
Cliff Jarvis of fourteen miles southwest of Vernon says rain within a week or ten days could salvage cotton by avoiding damage. He notes seed planted in May, some fields standing while others burned, and credits soil preparation and cultivation for better yields. Jarvis plans to seed 500 acres of wheat after fieldwork.
Public notice proclaims Spring Lake Rod and Gun Club has leased the water and shore of Rowhind Lake from 4S and claims exclusive control of fishing bathing and duck shooting in and around the lake. Readers are warned to govern themselves accordingly.
McGill, from Vernon, is among the first to enlist in the Students' Army Training Corps at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The program offers college students military instruction while preserving college enrollment, with later potential call to active service.
Miss Nell Trevathan and Rev.W T Hamor of Port Worth united in marriage at the bride’s brother’s home in Vernon. The ceremony was quiet with relatives present. The groom, a student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will reside at Seminary Place in Fort Worth after September 10. Mrs Hamor will attend the Woman’s Training School at the seminary this fall. Out of town relatives attended.
The Spring Lake Rod and Gun Club board of directors asks members to read the amended by laws on keeping club premises guest policy and stock sale or transfer rules. Reading now will save trouble embarrassment and expense.
A promotional note extols buying drugs at the outlet, claiming easier persuasion than writing about the advantages and merits of the drugs and service. The tone invites direct speech to emphasize benefits and customer experience.
Mr and Mrs R L Wooten return to their Denver Colorado home after visiting Mrs Wooten’s parents Mr and Mrs C T L Jackson in another readable note from the social calendar.
Rev C V Carroll issues a call for the Wilharger Baptist Association meeting at Hartmeny Baptist Church ten miles northeast of Harrold on August 27. He urges continuing mission work, dissuades quitting during hard times, and cites biblical admonitions to preach, seek God, and honor the Lord with provision. Ad follows.
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