The Price of a Good Time at Theaters More
A fragmentary review of Polay shows The Price of a Good Time about a girl in a mega store who accepts a week of pleasure from the owner’s son. The plot spirals through engagement shocks and a fatal accident. Also noted is Jim Wynnegate’s romantic and mistaken identity arc and a Kentucky romance in Her Inspiration starring May Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polay
Ion
Iom
Seacore
Linnie
Youngsinfield
Lennie
Winfield
Miss Schuyler
Jim Wynnegate
Diana
Farl
Kerbill
Pheter
Jim
Wyce Uimg
Naturich
Tiana
Oiter
Cash
Hawkins
Earl O’ Kerhill
Bie
Kentucky
May Allison
High Orion
Model Orion, Jr
Ed Kearns
Nebraska
United States
Resolution of Respect for J G Dyer of Vernon Lodge No 695
Vernon Lodge members publish a memorial for J G Dyer who died in January 1919 after sixty years of Masonry. The resolution honors his faith, character, and service, noting his long membership and health limitations. A copy is sent to the deceased's family and city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Lodge
A. M
Dyer
J. G. Dyer
Vernon A. J
Order
Flso
Vernon Boy in 90th Division Reports Cootie Trouble and Frontline Trek
Robert Wall of Vernon writes from Hellesheim Germany dated December 17 to his mother about “cooties” spreading, hiking fifteen to twenty miles from Stenay to Coblenz, and going over the top on November 10 when the 90th Division drove Germans from Stenay. He notes peace in captured Stenay and a warm welcome from residents as he plans to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wall
Hellesheim
Germany
Prvdena Hall
Vernon
Stenay France
Coblenz
Stenay
Robert
90Th
Dutlas News
Guilford McCarroll Arrives Free Overseas at Hoboken
Guilford McCarroll has landed at Hoboken New Jersey with a telegram from his father J G McCarroll stating his arrival. He plans to write from camp and will likely go to Camp Travis to be mustered out according to his father. Horace Westmoreland of Antlers Oklahoma visited his mother Mrs Collins last Saturday. W X N Martin is moving to Mrs Verna Lucky's on South Main Street previously living at the old D P Link home on Comberkaund Street which has been sold to J T Oats who is moving in.
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A. B. Stovall
M. A
West Texas
Lormierty
Jade BR
Flall
Court of Civil Ants
Amarilio
Myr
Stovall
Guilford McCarroll
Hoboken
New Jersey
J. G. McCarroll
Guilford
Camp Travis
Horate Westmoreland
Antlers Okla
J. 2B Collins
W. XN. Martin
Verna Lucky
South Main Street
D. P. Link
Comberkaund Street
J. T. Oats
Look at a Child's Tongue When Cross Feverish and Sick
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle inside cleanse for children and adults. It claims to relieve crossness feverishness upset stomach and bad breath by moving clogged waste from the bowels within hours. It warns against counterfeit fig syrups and directs to buy from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Patt
Government warns cotton crop dangers and calls for balance
In a cautious briefing the official cautions that excessive cotton can harm the economy and urges diversification with livestock and other staples. He cites price relationships, potential hog shortages, and the need for improved varieties to keep European demand balanced with cheaper labor competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dirouth
Teussia
Germany
Whitapy
Mr. Knapp
Mane
France
Balti
McCarroll Sells Pilling Station on Wilharser Street
J G McCarroll sells the Highway Filling Station on West Wilharser Street to Sid Liles and Jellifek. McCarroll to stay in business for a while while the sale completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarroll
Pilling Station
J. G. McCarroll
Wilharser Street
Sid Liles
Jellifek
Local Real Estate Transfers and Visitor Notes
Pryor Leck sold Northwest Vernon property to L. D. Cole and Cole has moved in immediately. Sam Napier, arriving from overseas, visits Vernon after spending time at Camp Bowie and waits for discharge records.
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Pryor Leck
Vernon
Rom Ned Curtis
PD. Cole
Cole
Sam Napier
Bowie
Mr. Napier
Over Seas
Buyswle
Strangers Find Welcome At Timeless Restaurant Interior
A diner notes the establishment blends efficient service with old fashioned hospitality. The setting feels formal yet inviting, combining military promptness with a warm frame for dining as guests are greeted and welcomed.
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Howe
Naming Contest Seeks Public Help for Vernon Pig
About 200 name submissions have poured in for the Vernon Duroc Jersey pig contest. A disinterested committee will pick the best name with a $50 prize from the Duree Jersey herd. Contest finalists and owner Daniel Boml expect the hog to weigh over a half ton at maturity.
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Perso
Phos
Daniel Boml
Dorothy Thompson Visit Reported in Crowell Stuwiry
Miss Dorothy Thompson was noted visiting Crowell Street on Monday in a brief social item. The short note records her presence in the town during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Thompson
Crowell
Rain Lifts Wheat Prospects in Wilbarger County
A heavy rain Saturday boosted wheat outlook across Wilbarger County with 5eighths inch measured. Farmers on scarce coshroots noted the best prospects seen for a good crop, per official weather man J R Renfoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbarger Counnty
Phesé
J. R. Renfoe
Soldier J Larvey Carroll Returns From Overseas
J Larvey Carroll son of Rev and Mrs on West Texas street arrived from overseas Saturday morning landing in New York January 70. He served in the 100th Battalion and sailed for Price September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Larvey Carroll
Cartsil
West Texas Street
Overseas
New York
Mr. Carroll
100Th Trouch Mortar Battalion
Price
Kidney Disease Warning and Gold Medal Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims kidney disease signals from the body and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules and Haarlem Oil as a cure. It promises quick relief within 24 hours, urges immediate purchase, and offers money back if not helped.
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Nature
Drusgist
Haarlem
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Herring Bark
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