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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record semi weekly notes publishing details in Vernon Texas as second class mail matter under act of Congress March 3 1879. Subscribers may request address changes to ensure prompt delivery. Vernon Texas Tuesday August 27 1918.
The piece warns Allied unity must hold as victory nears and rejects negotiated peace. It argues German propaganda will push for talks while the war continues and urges Americans to wait for President Wilson to declare terms, believing only a total defeat can prevent a future crime against humanity.
The Wilbarger county community faces evident unemployment with some finding work locally while others must seek opportunities elsewhere. For those who move their families, options include nearby work and potential assistance to the plan. The text discusses cooperation and individual costs.
The piece argues for keeping families intact and sending money only through cooperative oversight. It envisions county savings and local merchants benefiting during drought while government recruits one million civilians for wartime work. It notes Wilbarger will return as circumstances improve.
The Vernon community voices concern over many loose dogs in town linked to rabies in Fort Worth. Citizens urge keeping valuable dogs at home and restricting common curs to protect children amid calls to support secular Sunday School as a key character-building institution for youths.
A Cincinnati man claims a new frevezone loosens corns so they lift out. The topical adhesive costs little and allegedly removes hard or soft corns and calluses with painless, non irritating application. The article touts health benefits and widespread use.
Henry Ford plans a chain of factories using small stream water power to produce farm tractors. The first plant will be in Hamilton Ohio, operating year round with seasonal adjustments to aid farmers. Ford argues this conserves coal by using local hydro power and boosts farm output.
The Star-Telegram lauds Mississippi voters for crushing James K. Vardaman, an opponent of war against Germany. It warns Georgia voters to similar action against Therwick, urging politicians to resist German propaganda and to reject antiwar foes in upcoming elections.
A historical feature urges farm wives to conserve and prepare foods as costs rise, stressing that saving and canning are crucial. It highlights summer and early fall as key for gathering, preserving, and drying, aiming to prevent waste and build winter and spring supplies to save cash.
Price K. Riley of Vernon, a member of Company A, 64th Infantry, recounts a three day naval encounter with a German submarine. He describes eight boats, five transports, two sub chasers and one battleship, noting his ship returned intact and he is now in New York City.
Texas Public Service Company has been awarded the wiring contract for the new Woolworth and Perkins-Timberlake stores. Forms for concrete basement walls are in place, with a concrete mixer on site and work expected to finish soon. Rubbish clearance is nearly complete.
Mr and Mrs W A Huggins visited his mother in Wichita Falls on Sunday. Mrs Huggins will spend several days there.
Friends report Miss Fern Andrew is improving after a prolonged illness and appendicitis operation. She was discharged from Amarillo hospital last week.
An elder with a storied career urges perseverance in business and cautions that quitting leaders should avoid advertising. He emphasizes learning from experience and urges continued effort.
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