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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record published in Vernon Texas on Friday December 13 1918 lists publishers SCHOLS BROWN & COMPANY and notes post office and second class mail status. It describes subscription rates two dollars per year and six months minimum with instructions to mail old and new addresses for changes.
A call to join the Red Cross as a national charity drive emphasizes inclusivity and civic duty. The appeal stresses that any donation suffices, praises Red Cross aid from France to home front relief, and urges wealthy donors to cover others' memberships so no one is denied participation.
The article argues that reductions in cotton production will shift demand to cattle hogs and chickens. It notes mills in Europe struggle with normal outputs and warns of global food demand raising prices. It suggests transforming the county from cotton to dominant livestock and poultry farming for better fertility and profits.
A fragmented report credits roads engineered by U S forces in France with enabling rapid troop movement and shelter during the war. The testimony notes improved drainage, road maintenance, and constant repair as key to sustaining operations against German advances and preserving Allied mobility.
The county celebrates securing buyers for bonds that raise about 168000 dollars from federal and state authorities. Officials are praised for securing the presence of buyers and the favorable price, with Med Road District No 1 among those benefiting most from the distribution.
An Edison store advertises a Saturday promotion with five fifty price points and a Christ instrument item. The ad notes a savings event with a buy and patty offer featuring BB and W Drug Co as advertiser.
Announcement fragment urging to make Corner Drug Store your store and noting visits by Mrs G C Rollins of Abilene to Mrs C F Swarfwood. Also advertises coal, grain and fuel, a cheese sandwich at a fountain, and mentions B and W Drug Company.
Mr and Mrs Miller Prince arrive yesterday from Orange Texas visiting Mrs Prince's parents Dr and Mrs A P Howard. Trevathan's Cash Store advertises steady stock and competing Woolworth style online goods. Corner Drug Store and Herring Bennett promote heaters and coal fueling options with Sewell Grain & Fuel Co urging coal purchases.
Friends of Curtis Renfro of South Deagt Smith Street report he is improving after an illness described as jad luenan. The notice notes his condition is improving following the attack.
Fragmentary notice mentions Onur Edison department completion and B. and W. Drug Company. A meal offer of 25 pounds for $1.00 appears with Saturday and Ady terms.
Mrs J H Watts leaves Tuesday afternoon for Moran to visit her sister for several weeks. The note mentions Prevathan's Cash Store and a 26 pound meal priced at $1.00 available Saturdays and Mondays.
Herring Bennett Lumber Co advertises full stock and invites customers to call in. Trevathan's Cash Store offers a 25 pounds of meal for 1.00 with a turkey and Monday only deal.
Special ad announces White Loaf flour priced at 5.50 dollars available Saturday and Monday only at Urovathan's Cash Store Ady. 1te.
Paul Umbach Jr of Pocorine near Vernon will depart Saturday night to assume new duties with the Marine Hospital in New Orleans Louisiana. He leaves the Federal Building area to begin the assignment.
Mr and Mrs H H Anderson and their young daughter return from Burkburnett where he has been in business temporarily. They plan to reside in Vernon. Also notes on local stores advertising jewelry guarantees sandwiches at lunch at Cor ner Drug Store and B and W Drug Company. Mrs M B Lloyd of Altus Oklahoma visits her niece Mrs Roy C Russell.
Advertisement notes a range of children’s ride-ons including sidewalk scooters tricycles and wagons for sale by Herring Bennett. Listing emphasizes 94-2te as a reference.
Rev. C. V. Carroll returned Wednesday from the Baptist State Convention meeting at Dallas. County agent N. R. Tisdale attends the annul meeting of the agricultural demonstration agents in Dallas. For the boys: single barrel shotgun, air rifle, skates and coasters. Herring Bennett. Adv. D4-2te.
City Bakery advertises a selection of fresh nuts for Christmas season.
Mrs Joe Parker leaves for Mayfield Kentucky to be at her sister's bedside as she remains very ill and in need of family support.
J. W. Freudiggr of Torbert visits Terrell to see a line of pipes cigarette holders cigars at B. & AV. Drug Company. Ever-Sharp pencils priced from $1.00 up to $50.00 promoted as useful gift items.
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