Young people prepare for college and military training
Keith Berry leaves for the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington to begin his second year and will join the Students Army Training Corps there. T. J. McGill heads to Southern Methodist University as a junior and already joined the Students Army Training Corps. Numerous local graduates plan military or college study this fall at Texas Christian University Baylor University Texas Woman's College and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Berry
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Berry
Reserve Officers
Plattsburg
N. Y
Army Training Corps
Virginia Military
T. J. McGill
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
M Military
Aubrey Green
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Milford Rouse
Baylor University
Waco
Margaret Castlebury
Texas Woman's College
Gorda Mae McCrary
Kelton Greever
Willis Smith
Holcomb
Texas A & M
College Station
Kelton
Marvin McNutt
Catherine Chatman
Vernon
Chamber urges special session for drought relief in Texas
The Brownwood Chamber of Commerce proposes an extraordinary legislature session to address the drought crisis. Porter A Whaley secretary says they have asked Governor Hobby to convene lawmakers to consider a drought relief law. Wichita Falls chamber also requests action and donations total about 30500 have been received by the governor for drought relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Porter A. Whaley
Hobby
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Whaley
Wichita Ballstues
Allies Capture Towns as British Advance Near Drocourt-Queant
Allied forces report further town takings and heavy German losses with 120000 prisoners and 2000 guns taken since July. French announce Nouvon occupation and Ham gates approached while Brenil trains are destroyed. British attack losses remain light as forces near the Drocourt-Queant line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line
Nouvon
Ham
Brenil
British gains north of the Scarpe in machine gun belt
After advancing over ground littered with German emplacements the British suffered far fewer casualties than the enemy while taking many prisoners. The report highlights heavy German losses and captures in the action north of the Scarpe.
Long Family Returns from Eureka Springs Trip
Rev. Long and family returned home after several weeks in Eureka Springs Arkansas. The party traveled by automobile with Rev. Long’s sons Vren tiss and Murray and accompanied by Mrs. Long and Misses Elizabeth and Carrie Adelle Long. They journeyed via Joplin Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Long
Eureka Springs
Ark
Rev. Long and Sons
Vrentiss and
Murray
Berry Suffers Hand Injury at Benifro’s Lumber Yard
T. A. Berry suffered painful injuries yesterday when his hand was caught in a saw at his shop in Benifro’s Lumber Yard. The same hand was previously caught in a threshing machine many years ago, costing three fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Berry
Mr. Berry
Benifro’s
Another Nursing Class Announced by Mrs Jess Dale
Mrs Jess Dale announces a new nursing class next week from 5 to 6 oclock each afternoon. Sessions will be held in the basement of the Methodist Church and enrollment is urged for Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Dale
Methodist Church
Vernon Family Visits Area on Way to Crowell
Karl Vernon and family of Vor Worth stopped here Thursday while en route to visit his brother AN Vernon of Crowell. Vernon formerly lived in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Vernon
Vor Worth
AN. Vernon
Crowell
Mr. Vernon
NUX I TONE Spring and Summer Tonic Ad
An advertisement touts NUX I TONE as a tonic for strength appetite and nerves promising sleep. It markets a spring and summer remedy at one dollar per boite and offers a trial bottle with money refunded if not beneficial.
Dodson's Liver Tone Offer Promises Safe Alternative
An advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel to energize the liver and relieve bilious symptoms. It claims calomel causes cramping, nausea and salivation while the product avoids sickness and is safe for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Norrow
Childrey
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Thelina Smith
Noyou and
Juvigny
Drocourt-Queant
Menaor
Hindenberg
Ile
Empire Laundry
the People’s Cash and Carry Grocery
E. E. Eggleston
Sullivan's
Suare
Vernon, Texas
J. H. Pendleton & Son Drug CO
Laur
W. Drug CO
Paradise
W. D. McElroy
Willie Lewis
Chillicothe
Wilbarger County
Alex Johnson
Wichita Falls
L. D. Terrell
Batley Hotel
J. Bo Andrews
Dee Estes
Camp Mabry
City Hall
W. C. Roddy
E. A. Culberhouse
J. A. Puckett
Paul Goetze
South
Cumberland Street
Wilbarger Street
J. N. Johnson
West Texas Street
Othe
A. HL. M
Quanah
T. J. Earnest
Granger
Finder
Record Office
T. Is. Priddy
Vernon Record
J. G. Sherman
Waggoner National Building
Holcomb Training School
B. F. Holcomb
J. S. Blanton
Planters Gin Company
Howard & Lewis
Draymen
Y. H. Babasin
Farmers State Bank
Dr. H. J. Reger
E. L. Witty & Co
Hotel Vernon
Morgan Yatter CO
Southwestern Life
Dallas, Texas
Will
Waggoner National Bank
Uncle Dick Kelly
C. S. McCulloch
Adam
Albert Keutian
Bani Vernon
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