Death of Mrs. Mala Vernon Shocks Gainesville
Local news recounts the death of Mrs Mala Vernon and details about the body’s handling. Mentions Haseloff family and Otto Siday, plus the impact of cold weather on cotton harvest and gin yard activity in Vernon with gin counts across several mills and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom Kuere Hey
Gainesville
Miles
Vernon
Mala
R. Haseloff
Ling
Cof Vernon
Aérs & Merchants Gin
Mters Gin Company
Ners Gin Company
Elliott News highlights church and community notes
A rough, era-era community update lists church activities in Vernon and surrounding areas. It mentions singing at J. S. Glover home, parsonage construction for the Baptist church, visits by Pie Hawa brothers, and various church programs. Electric fuel issues affect Sunday services. Epworth League meets at 6 p.m. in Mr. Dexter’s study. pastor WT. Rouse notes changes and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glover Sapudiy
Lemon
Epworth Leagu
Ixter
Rouse
Texas pool halls face ongoing legal fight after ruling
A Fort Worth federal judge upheld the Texas anti-poaching law on pool halls, dissolving an injunction. Vernon officials await outcome as a state appeal moves toward the U S Supreme Court, with attorneys arguing the law targets a useful occupation. The Austin and Fort Worth dispatches note ongoing contention and potential years before a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James (. Wilson
Federal Court At
Fort Worth
Vernon
Couunty
W. N. Stokes
Pool Falls
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Port Worth
May 1 1918 Separate offense stance stated
County Attorney Stokes contends that until final adjudication the establishments will be allowed to operate. The statement reflects a legal stance on a writing note dated May 1 1918 and the ongoing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes
Government Offered Indebtedness Certificates Notice
Heath of Wilbarger county reports from the Federal Reserve Bank that Treasury Indebtedness Certificates dated December 15 will mature June 1 1926 with 4 1 2 percent interest. Denominations include 500 1000 5000 10000 and 100000. They are tax exempt except inheritance tax surtaxes and excess profits tax. Demand for prior issues was brisk. no selling difficulty expected for this issue. Interested buyers should contact their banker before December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanai
Wilbarger County
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Lone Star Cotton Seed Wanted for Sale
Lone Star cotton seed wanted by Dewey Wilson. Bring a sample and state price. Office with T. P. Lissman in Room 3 over Russell's Dry Goods Store Ho 2te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismai
Busset
Dry Groods
Dew Bey Wilson
T. P. Lissman
Russell
Dewey Wilson
Safety razors and drug store ad copy in small newspaper item
Short classified snippet notes wooden safety razors from B. W. Drug Co and mentions neat service at White Rose No 1 and 2 Ady with Wrights smoke for curing meat at Pucket's and M4 4LC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rose
Ady
Paper price hike forces Shermany Courier to raise costs
The Shermany Courier reports newsprint now costs 10 cents per pound, double the rate from two years prior and triple the 1914 price. Newspapers aim to cut 10 percent of last year’s paper usage while metropolitan dailies shrink issues to save. US publishers face a 20 percent higher paper need than supply, likely pushing ad and subscription rates up. About a thousand papers were discontinued last year due to prohibitive costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Helpers Needed Here
Postmaster J. Vo Townsend says many persons are needed to help take the census next month. The work will continue two weeks or more and the pay should be attractive. Interested persons should see J. Vo Townsend, postmaster, at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Vo Townsend
Ounce
Eletris Toasters and Irons in Local Sale Event
A local sale update notes Eletris toasters and irons being featured at B and W Drug Colh two tentative listings. The item highlights generic household appliances and a small shop offering discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eletris
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Enon Gins
Ani Ltd
Ho. B. Starr
Odell
Elliott News
A & Hk
Suuillay
Robe
P Walliott
I the Baptist Church
Vere
Nodgrass
Fan Ve Vernon
Montgomery Wen
Percenu
Electris
Methodist Church
Fint Baptist Church
Texas
Lial Law
Austin
W. J. Towteeud
NR. Heath
The
Turing
Lone Star Cotton Seed
B. & W, Drug CO
Wright
Shermany Courier
L. D. Terrell
First Guaranty State Bank
Ruchet
Sette
Andrew J. Britton
First Guaranty Bank Bldg
Wylie Bennett, A. 8
Davis, L. G. Hawkins
R. B. Sherrill
Milt Halt
the Bank of Odell
Odell, Texas
Vernon Drug
Rexall Quality
Sid Vaughn
Denton County
Riley Brothers
Riley Bros
Boer
Aerhert Kaufing
Farmers State
Society
Brunson
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