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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record from Vernon Texas issues weekly notices of subscribers and address changes. Editors Nichols and Geo J Nason instruct customers to provide old and new addresses to ensure prompt mail delivery. Subscriptions run one year for 1.50 and six months for the minimum term. no shorter periods accepted. Published February 5, 1918.
A Wilbarger County farmer with 75 acres used a long term five percent Farm Loan Bank loan to meet deferred payments, fund improvements, and keep family comfort. The Record cites politicians who called the act a blunder, arguing it would drive tenants, but the farmer’s experience shows the act steadying his finances and preventing foreclosure.
The article argues that German strike activity may be larger than press reports indicate and discusses how hunger and resource limits threaten endurance. It notes Germany was unprepared for a prolonged war and that Allied nations have curtailed consumption, suggesting the situation could be as feared by statesmen.
A brief note compares an experimental wax garden to a school pig in teaching waste prevention, implying the garden yields little practical lesson. The item suggests the effort may be inadequate and questions its effectiveness.
The report from a road meeting in Buchanan County ties a proposed 2 million dollar road bond vote to the long standing mud road tragedy in Missouri. The piece contrasts local road woes with wartime logistics and includes a New York World commentary on European diplomacy and impending political change.
The piece argues a misunderstanding in the United States about English bread costs. It claims Britain subsidizes bakers, buys grain at government-set prices, and sells adulterated war bread at low prices. It notes higher overall food adulteration and warns Americans that English loaves are cheaper but lower quality.
Advertises Boschee's German Syrup as a longstanding remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat and lung troubles across the United States. Claims include better sleep relief from coughing and easier expectoration. Mentions price two 96 cent bottles and a seller T M Fergeson.
The Department of Agriculture reports a 1.5 billion dollar rise in Farm and range livestock value from the prior year, totaling 8.27 billion. Cattle numbers up 4.5 percent, swine up 4.7 percent with value up 19.5 percent, and increases recorded across horses mules milk cows and sheep.
The Battleship Texas earned the Knos trophy the battle efficiency pennant and the best performance in fleet awards. Admiral Mayo with his staff witnessed the presentation of the three trophies to Captain Victor Blue who resumes command of the Texas. Earl 8 S. Norwood, son of H. W. Norwood of Vernon, is aboard.
Miss Myrtle Renfro of Vernon played a prominent role in Cathleen Ni Houlihan staged by the Sophomore Class of Baylor Female College under Jane Crawford. This is her second year at Baylor. her parents Mr and Mrs J R Renfro praise her college involvement and studies.
Vernon notes pleasant conditions but nearby towns faced harsher weather. Howard Whiteside says gas shortages hindered cooking, Lake Wichita water unsafe without boil and filtration, and wells are being sunk in the riverbed. Pupils carried their own drinking water as schools delayed due to fuel and water scarcity. At Cali Field the M C A building and hospital are complete, planes fly actively, few accidents reported, one man unhurt after a farm fence incident.
The World highlights the value of keeping household readers informed during World War I. It pitches a combined offer with the Vernon Record for one year at a discounted total price of $2.15, versus the two papers’ regular $2.50 combined rate.
In Kansas Maynard Roh of Blue Rapids won first silver trophy cup a 76 cement silo 5 cash and a free trip to the State Agricultural College for Farmers Week held last month Harvey Dam of Marysville took second and received a Holstein calf and a free trip to Manhattan
Hunters report strong rabbit sales at the focal market with prices from twelve and a half to fifteen cents each and a steady influx of meat. Eaters claim young rabbit meat surpasses squirrel in flavor.
A local shop advertises trading usable items for needed goods, buying and exchanging furniture and other two hand goods. The store promotes a quick, fair swap at Ade, WHE Everything Store.
Green's August Flower touted as a remedy for disordered stomach and inactive liver causing sick headache constipation sour stomach nervous digestion and palpitations. Described as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion and cleanses the alimentary canal while stimulating bile. Available in 30 and 90 cent bottles from T. M. Fer Ady at 97-48 Ff gesen.
An advert boasted Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrhal deafness by addressing the inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. It offered $100 for any case it could not cure, promising free samples and urging readers to consult their doctor.
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