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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record announces its semi weekly publication schedule and credits editors and publishers R. H. Nichols and Geo. J. Mason. It also notes post office entry as second class mail matter under federal act and reminds subscribers to provide old and new addresses for redirection.
The Vernon idea of cash prizes for truck profit spurred similar thoughts for Wilbarger County. A $100 prize for peanuts by the Chamber of Commerce inspires proposals to expand to sweet potatoes poultry and hogs. Advocates urge increasing local production to ship produce and meat to nearby markets, boosting county prosperity.
An investigative committee pledges annual savings of 999694 dollars plus an immediate 871923 dollar cut in state expenditures. Proposals include streamlined bookkeeping, placing funds with banks, a Purchasing and Managing Board, and coordination of UT, A&M, College of Industrial Arts, and the State Department of Agriculture to avoid duplication while expanding justice and court efficiency.
Voters in Childggss county Saturday showed a smaller grant for road bonds in Wilharger than the champions of community improvement who claimed victory. The toll of better roads is noted to lift land values and social conditions and to lure farm youth to remain in the district.
Officials note rising freight shifts from rail to truck for short hauls and urge building permanent highways in Childress, Wichita, and Wilbarger counties. Cooperative roadwork would improve traffic flow and support the Colorado-to-the-Gulf corridor as a key national artery.
A fragment satirizes senators asking Secretary Taker about General Wood and mocks income tax exemptions. It glances at wheatless and meatless days and labels obstructionists as constructive statesmen while critiquing wealth and democracy. The tone is combative and humorous.
Members from several rural churches gathered at the First Baptist Church in Margaret Texas for a dedication ceremony marking the purchase of a Ford car for Missionary O L Orr. The event included historical talks, a dedicatory address by Rev L A Foster, prayers by Rev S P Clement, and photos comparing past travel to the present. Orr’s first trip was to the Ronda church eight miles south of Harrold.
The advertisement touts August Flower as a gentle laxative for stomach ailments and liver inactivity. It claims to regulate digestion, cleanse the stomach and intestines, and stimulate bile production, with bottles priced at 50 or 90 cents and sold by T. M. Fergeson.
Notice lists 145 acres near Vernon with 4 room house, barn, windmill, good water, and low price per acre. Also offers nearly 2 acre lot with 2 room house, sheds, and shade. Additional 50x120 foot lots with new box house and well. Agent J RK Jones announces small places available for buyers with limited funds.
The piece argues the farm labor shortage stems from low incomes and poor conditions. It urges paying farmers enough to be viable and stresses the value of keeping soldiers' families informed with frequent cheerful letters home to aid service members. It cites General Pershing on limits of extra support and emphasizes home news as vital morale.
B B Taylor seeks votes for County Commissioner Precinct 4 covering Harrold Elliott and nearby areas. He is a veteran road builder who pledges fishway improvements and a business like administration ensuring value for every dollar spent.
The most complete stock of Ford parts west of Fort Worth. Ferrell Swartwood Co announces a parts inventory at North Main.
All water and sewer dues must be paid at once as the year closes. Arrears must be cleared promptly or service will be discontinued. This is the last notice. City Secretary S IL Tall signs the notice dated June 21.
Artie Berry closes shooting gallery and plans to take up farming. He has painted scenes and houses in Vernon for eleven years. Meanwhile Mebane cottage seed is offered by Lockhart at two dollars and fifty cents per bushel. M. G. Neathery on North Main Street.
An update notes Valentine prices rising by one cent at The Corner Drug Store. The short notice lists merchandise available and the location of the shop.
Wm Cameron advertisement presents Ye Planny service for home builders. The notice outlines a planning aid and advisory offer, emphasizing project guidance and construction planning.
Local listing highlights J. R. Renfro as a source for hardware, lumber, houses, lots, and related supplies. details praise variety for home building and improvement in the area.
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