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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record informs readers that it is a post office entry at Vernon as second class mail matter under an act of Congress dated March 3 1879. It notes subscribers wishing to change their paper address must give both old and new addresses to ensure prompt attention. Subscription price is $2.00.
The 1918 Christmas editorial argues the Annunciation marks a universal gospel not limited to Jews. It frames Jesus as Savior for all people, transcending national worship, and calls readers to gratitude for God’s worldwide greeting at Bethlehem.
The article argues for transferring or selling German dreadnoughts and battle cruisers to the Allies after removing guns. It suggests converting ships to freight vessels to aid postwar relief efforts, or at least junking them to fund peace costs and compensate nations harmed by the war.
An economist urges Wilbarger county residents to plant trees noting ample moisture supports strong growth. He highlights black walnut and pecan as valuable for nuts shade and long term wealth, and promotes a grove for every farm home as a worthy county-wide goal.
Wilbarger county receives pride as Tolbert’s C. 5. Smith sells a steer for 298 dollars, the top Fort Worth market price on record. The note credits intelligent feeding and good breeding as keys to cattle profits and county prosperity. Fresh stock saltpeter is advertised by Corner Drug Store in Ady.
The article questions U S peace conference delegates favoring sinking captured German ships. It asks whether sinking reflects inherent evil or is a step toward disarmament, debating leaving guns on ships vs junking them.
The ad explains catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Wall's Catarrh Medicine is taken by the blood to reach mucous surfaces. It claims support from a physician and uses tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered for free, with Cheney and Co as proprietors and availability through druggists. also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The French leader salutes America for aiding France during World War I and lauds the Red Cross for its early and decisive mercy before and during conflict. He notes American hospitals treated wounded French soldiers and credits Red Cross service with elevating American prestige among nations. The message calls every American to join the Christian Roll Call.
A Fort Worth woman and her child responding to a call sign Here answer from the Star Telegram are located in the Southwest region, with authorities confirming their safety and no further details released.
Lieutenant Roy W. Abbott and wife returned Saturday morning from Eberts Field Lone Oak Arkansas. Abbott received his air service commission at Brooks Field San Antonio last August and has served as instructor in the Gosport System at the Arkansas camp for two months. He has an honorable discharge and will resume duties with the Herring National Bank on January first. He is the son of Mrs J W Abbott and Mrs Abbott is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bb M Rowers.
Mr and Mrs H A Thompson and their baby left yesterday to visit Mrs Thompson in Weetherford Oklahoma and will spend the holidays in Oklahoma City If your Record copy is late or not received call the Record office at phone 171 with your address.
Herschel Dodson of the submarine service is on a ten day furlough from the Navy. He is stationed in Philadelphia and wears two gold service stripes, marking his rank.
A vintage advertorial promises a safe remedy for children's stomach issues. It touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative that cleans the bowels and cures biliousness and indigestion, urging mothers to buy the genuine product from the California Wig Syrup Company with placebo warnings about counterfeits.
A Buffalo Christmas dinner listing mentions a 5c price for a meal at Elk Cafe. Details are sparse with fragmented OCR text.
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