This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
East Vernon native Dewey Hooper of an engineering corps in France writes his mother about close bombing raids. A German plane was hit and forced to land after sustaining injuries while Hooper described a shrapnel wound tearing his overcoat. He recalls dive into a trench as shells exploded overhead and notes the moment a hole revealed the fragment.
Officials in Witbarver county issued strict enforcement of equal flour and substitute purchases with five pounds sugar limits for town customers and ten pounds for rural buyers. Substitutes include corn meal rice potatoes and beans. Violations risk dealer blacklist and customer name reporting to the State Administrator to curb hoarding and ensure civilian and allied relief supplies.
Harry Mason, chair of the Third Liberty Loan campaign in Wilbarger County, announces twenty five men to present the proposition in communities when the loan is called. The roster includes W Huggins N H Heath W N Stokes A L Morean W J Holmes W D Berry J A Hirdsong S E B Trevathan L G Hawkins L A Hollar S W Bailey L K Johnson W T Rouse Ben M Edwards HOM Long R H Nichols J S Cook A H Murchison G E Morris E Basham F L Massie A M Bourland C C Hogsett C L Greene and W A Atchison.
Mrs. J. F. Stark of Oklaunion has knitted eleven sweaters for soldiers since November 20, the date the local auxiliary was organized. Red Cross workers say she may hold the record for knitting and she continues to work.
Westenyn Miss Mary Sue Maddox along with NS Kt. Visdal county agent and dh A Hol lar county superintendent toured Paine Wildcat Hinds and Red Rlff schools to enroll pupils in boys and girls club work. Enrollment cards were filled and clubs will form when returned. More schools across the county are planned for spring weather.
wartime fundraising for the Red Cross shows $1908 every six months from ticket sales and donations toward a $2000 target. Amarillo banker J Herring and California donor 4 Massie, Esther Swarewood, Wiley Bennett and others contribute small sums as Baptist Women’s Alliance and local auxiliaries urge continued support. The drive began January 1 aiming for a county per capita fund, reaching $712.08 and now targeting $194 per six months, aided by the Fiddlers’ Convention and the “Womanhood” production success.
The War Board formed three Liberty Loan committees beyond the main body to promote the drive in multiple communities. Appointments include Jiarvy Muse as chairman of publicity and advertising, with members named in several districts. The aim is to launch the campaign in early March and exceed the county’s prior quota by 20 percent.
Vernon business leaders offer 160 dollars to farmers in Wilver county who grow the best peanut crop. Local agricultural experts note soil in the region supports peanut cultivation and large-scale development plans include a peanut processing facility. The Vernon Chamber of Commerce may provide production and marketing guidance with a supervision and advisory role.
The Baptists of Witburger County purchased a missionary car and anticipate a dedication at Vernon on Monday at 10 o'clock. The program includes invocation, talks by J. A. Gilliland and Mrs. Bob Wool, solos by Miss Beulah Ladd, and a dedication speech by Rev. L. A. Poster. The car arrived last week.
At Vernon Cotton Oil Company mill this morning two men, Williame Williams and Lake Mavis, were seriously scalded when steam escaped from a boiler connection. They were treated by a physician, Williams receiving slight prognosis and Mavis expected to recover after burns from boiling water.
Rev. H. H. Lang announces an evangelistic campaign arranged with helpers for the month of duty with details to be announced later.
Mrs. Walter Batchelor of Vernon died at forty years old after illness. Funeral services were conducted at Ebenezer Methodist Church by Rev. Myer, with burial in Heol cemetery. She leaves four children Clyde Batchelor and TOP Listau among survivors. Attended funeral from Verte, Mi. Batchelor unable to attend due to illness.
Harrold Van Selly Hoes and Anson Bonson of Warrold report five Poland China hogs averaging about six pounds, with bags and weight. Tiesdap Sig. Tonkon may have orange bags for home use this year but doubts profitability of higher productions. They plan to feed safely and note two teams of oats and bran.
Luther Webb purchased 49 acres from Mrs. D Darnell for 5100 dollars. The farm lies seven miles northeast of Vernon and was listed as Flagg property. The transaction was noted in the week’s records with Arnell ownership prior to the sale.
A W Bishop and family toured Vernon yesterday for their new home in his dress county near Kirki. Bishop has long worked as a blacksmith in Veer Seger and recently purchased a sari.
The plan to promote the Gulf Highway urges a Vernon information booth and roadside sign boards. Officials seek mail and telegram forwarding for visitors and outline drive routes from Denver to Galveston with staging points near Vernon. The effort, led by J. Parnell and partners, aims to attract travelers via a 70 mile drive from the route hub and to push road improvements across the region.
County records show poll tax receipts totaling 2128 this year with widespread exemptions, counting overs and other factors. Officials note city tax compliance remains high at over 95 percent but overall receipts lag behind the two year previous total. Exemption certificates are issued to men over sixty, with countywide totals expected to rise before official counts.
Snopher Seo notes a surge in War Savings certificates purchases this week led by FYB of First Guaranteed State Bank who bought for his daughter Mimi King. Mra Ring and Minarik also bought substantial amounts while youths continue to buy 2 percent Government stamps weekly as two local schools participate in thrift coupon programs.
January opened with freezing mornings and a rare thaw. J T Renfro logged 60 F at Se clock last Saturday and 30 F the next day as coldest so far this winter. Kelby Milling plant saw 4 F below zero, then 8 F above, with two degrees higher today. Snow has appeared since January 10.
County Superintendent J. Bolar reports about 500 shovels tagged in Wilbarger county on Wednesday. Hletas offered no report while Hollar from the State Department of Education praised 24 percent participation as youngsters tagged shovels at stores offices and homes. Cold weather slowed movement and some distances were longer.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.