12 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
No photographs were ever taken of the German fortifications until now. The demolishing of the forts military establishments and harbors of Heligoland and Dune is a provision of the peace treaty and is being done by German labor under Allied supervision.
A communication from H W Norwood of Wiehi Falls discusses oil pools in Southwest Texas and a large pool near Vernon. The map indicates an oil stake crossing near Electra and a faulted uplift extending toward Vernon, with several operators named Burk-Key United Chief Burk-Cameron and others. Myrtle Pringle, four, died of diphtheria at her Rayland home. funeral held by Rev W House.
In Vernon and Wilbarger county residents confront a brief coal famine as summer nears. Writers urge self restraint and adherence to fuel administration rules, urging Americans to put common good above personal gain and to resist panic or greed during the upcoming 30 to 60 day period.
Fiddling John Carson praises Texas and Oklahoma fiddlers who thrilled Atlanta during Ye Olde Confederate reunion. He claims Georgia fiddlers voted not to play again for Shepard and Glass, accusing them of profiteering. Dr. A. P. Howard plans Vernon Texas spring contest. invites Georgia friends and others to attend.
The Empire Steam Laundry, like other plants in the region, faced coal shortages this week and shut down to install burner can for oil fuel under closed boilers. Management announced it will reopen for business Monday.
C V Roberts, once of Dean in Clay County Texas, returns to Wilbarger after years away. He was an early TSS worker and helped build the brick yards in town. He recalls brick structures still standing and owns an antique mirror that was part of Paris Texas first wagonload of furniture.
Mrs Rena Watts president of the local W C T U calls on women to qualify for voting this year. She notes only four women in the county have paid their poll tax and links suffrage to enforcing federal prohibition laws.
J F Hatfield and Mrs Nannie Lee Goodwyn expect to return to Netches Washington Monday. They have been visiting Verpon at the home of J F White on West Wil barger street. Mrs Goodwyn is a daughter of Mr White and Mr Wat field is a nephew. Mr Hatfield returned Sunday from a trip to San Antonio.
Miss Callie Simms and J. D. Brock were married at the Tolbert Methodist parsonage last Saturday evening. Rev. R. V. Tooley performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Farmers Valley and are greeted by many friends with best wishes.
Telegram from the Texas State Fire Insurance Commission says kerosene off burners do not raise dwelling fire insurance premiums. Earlier confusion linked to 60 cent per hundred charges for fuel oil burners in mercantile risks. Commissioner directed Vernon official Frank Murchison to submit details if merchant risks apply.
A. Robinson reports brisk pecan orders from Texas and other states including Kansas Arizona and Oklahoma. This week a Portland Oregon order worth five dollars arrived, showing the Vernon Record advertising drives sales. Shem Johnson, government cotton classer, notes an ad pause for rent in Tuesday’s diecard with seven responses by 6 o'clock.
The Baptist campaign now extends to December 21 due to weather. George J. Mason, campaign chairman, and Pastor WoT. Rouse say Vernon County may meet its half of the state’s $75 million five year goal if conditions improve and churches are reached. delays blamed on bad roads and South-wide outreach.
Officials of the Albert BE Robinson Post American Legion announce a Saturday public meeting featuring two speakers. The program aims to attract attendees with engaging talks and notable attractions.
Ambiguous text describes county pledges and a controversial topic amid sparse names. It mentions Carroll of Vernon, a church reception, and a set of scattered references to pastors and community figures at a local East Wilburston venue. The fragmentary wording limits precise detail.
A fragment reports the birth of Mortoman Jones on a Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. gh over land er. The wording is garbled but indicates a newborn event in a family notice.
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