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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
10
An old notice mentions a new express shipment of ladies silk hose and children’s ron clad hose at McKibbin’s and Matthews Grocery on West Texas Street. It hints at promotions and stock availability for shoppers.
Dr. Ehlers urges Vernon to adopt a health program serving county and town. He quotes costs, recommends licensing for inspections, water testing, and sanitary improvements near wells. He praises the town and says health insurance via sanitation is the best disease preventer and notes his travel to Burkburnett.
Mayor Harry Mason calls for a sanitation drive amid influenza concerns. He urges disinfection of stores, offices, streets, and homes, warns against spitting, and supports building a sanitarium with a $100000 plan if county funds fail. Local officials push school and business hygiene measures to prevent spread.
Miss Hyacinth O Neal returned Monday from Wichita Falls where she had been visiting since Wednesday.
Mrs. B. H. Waddle departs Saturday for Black Rock New Mexico to join her husband who works as a clerk at the Zunt Indian Agency. She previously served as a stenographer in Berry Stokes Killough’s office and is the daughter of Mrs. G C Yager.
Physicians and pharmacists tout Calotabs as a quick cure for colds influenza and grippe. One Calotab at bedtime with water purifies the liver and body by morning with no loss of appetite or work disruption. Sold only in sealed packages for 35 cents with money back guarantee.
Mayor Harry Mason said a commission will consider disposal by bond if residents approve. Dr. Ehlers urged immediate abatement and proposed a temporary circular concrete fire box for burials at 150 to 200 dollars, with an incinerator later being ideal. A city commission meeting is planned for Tuesday night to discuss refuse disposal.
The First Methodist Church group elected officers on Tuesday at Mrs. Carl Voring's home on South Cumberland. New officers include Trevathan as president, Robinson and Killough as vice presidents, Ada Pierce secretary, Rogers treasurer, and Merle Lloyd superintendent of mission study. New members Rh D J Billough and S A Epperson were welcomed. next meeting with Miss Merle Liord on December 17.
A sale listing offers 100 pairs of ladies shoes in small sizes with buttons and laces. Styles include patent white top patent cloth top and kid and gun metal finishes at McKibbin's Ady store.
An old advertisement promotes salt peter at 25 cents for 3 ounces or 65 cents per pound with granulated or lump options from Pendleton and Son Drug Co. It also touts Walter Ladd service car and emphasizes prescription filling savings. Mrs V V McCurdy of Wichita Falls visits family on West Texas street and plans to stay through Christmas. Tom Hardison is reported ill in Nashville after work at a government munitions plant. letters say he is out of danger.
Dr J W Sandlin of Humble Texas writes Tanlac is a wonderful reconstructive tonic for Spanish influenza survivors and that he has treated about fourteen hundred cases without enough Tanlac to meet demand. He calls Tanlac the best tonic and credits it with rebuilding patients as a prominent local physician and citizen. Tanlac is sold in Vernon by T M Fergeson Drug Co.
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