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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
6
Letter writer from Chillicothe lauds a local Record editorial urging tenants to help lower rents by promoting more homes for rental housing. He notes landlords face costs from repairs and maintenance and that responsible tenants improve property outcomes, while some renters neglect care and payment.
Special correspondent Mrs. WP Ashley from Oklahoma spent the weekend with sister Mrs. George Chadwick. Sallie Allingham of Vernon visits Mrs. Grattrell. Mack Fulton visits his father Joe Fulton at Addington Oklahoma. Howard Chadwick writing home says he will be coming soon as he remains with American army in France. The Smithson thrasher shipped Friday to the Plains. Doyle Gould of Hawk chops cotton for Jasper Burk. sister Birtie now at Sherman. Mrs. Alexander from Hinds visits son in Texas Cavalry and awaits possible call. Mrs. Martin of West Vernon and relatives from Wharton spend Friday with Mrs. J. G. Luttrell. Luttrells visit Vernon residents Sunday.
Robert Burns of San Antonio heads to Louisiana on Wednesday night. In this county Banns and Haeates recently bought sandy land to drill for oil. A Caddo field well in Louisiana yields 2,600 barrels daily. Mrs. J P Nash returns from Illinois after an eight week visit. Moss Lovelace resigns from Bargdol and Stanley and plans to attend Metropolitan Business College Sunday night.
Doansens Doss Ane 2S special correspondent reports a week of good rains boosting maize crops and widespread social visits. Numerous local families from Vernon Electra Harrold Fargo and surrounding towns were noted gathering at homes, churches, and events as relatives and friends traveled for weekends and short trips.
A woman formerly plagued by gallstone pain reports relief after using Mayer's Wonderful Remedy for two years. She credits the simple preparation with removing catheter mucus and reducing inflammation in the stomach liver and intestines, claiming it cured attacks and eliminated need for morphine. The ad promises refunds if not convinced.
J B Trotan plans to return Sunday from Manitou Cole where he has spent the summer. Miss Lottie Chester of Mil Creek Oklahoma visits at James H Stith’s home in Southwest Vernon. Miss Chester is a niece of Mr. Smith. Mrs Lint Brewer of Memphis visits at Bettie Armstrong’s home on North Bowie Street.
Mrs Maggie Powers of Red Springs is visiting at the home of her father J M Richardson and other relatives in the Downs Community.
An advertisement touts Free Zone as a painless home remedy to remove corns and calluses from feet. It promises quick relief with a few drops, leaving underlying skin pink, healthy, and non irritated, while noting a low cost at drug stores.
Mero and Mrs. O. TL Shropshire and Virs. 4. PL Cameron of Harrold visited Vernon on Wednesday. Mrs. Cameron is an aunt of Mr. Shropshire, who recently received an army discharge. He had been a captain in the National Guard and resided at Plain Jew before the war.
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