Vernon Record issue date February 12 1918
The Vernon Record a semi weekly newspaper issued Tuesdays and Fridays edited by R H Nichols and Geo J Mason announces its publication details. It notes post office registration in Vernon Texas as second class mail matter and policies for changing address and subscription rates stating one year costs $1.50 with minimum six months.
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R. H. Nichols
GEO. J. Mason
Veron
Texas
Congress
Vernon
Lincoln Birthday Reflection Calls for Resolve and Civic Duty
A commemorative editorial marks Abraham Lincoln's birthday and urges renewed dedication to rights of humanity. It recalls his humble beginnings, stresses wartime duties like food conservation and thrift, and notes Russia's treaty with Germany as a call to stand firm for victory.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
America
Russia
Germany
Senate backs daylight saving plan to save daylight
The proposal to shift daily living to daylight hours, replacing electricity and kerosene, won approval in the U S Senate. If Congress passes it, Americans could gain about one hour of daylight daily from March to October, with clocks moved forward or activities started earlier accordingly. France has already seen success with the plan, suggesting similar results here.
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United States Senate
Congress
France
The Case for Daylight Saving Backed by Calculations
Mathematicians estimate Chicago could save over 6 million dollars annually and Texas about 10 million from exchanging daylight for artificial illumination. The author notes the loudest critics would be crusty old bachelors who insist on eight o clock breakfasts.
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Chicago
Texas
Food Fasting Debate Spurs Public Conscience Abroad
The text argues against a monthly fast day, noting many doctors warn it would cure many illnesses but would worsen food shortages in parts of the world. It questions patriotism of those who praise Old Glory yet refuse to reduce wheat consumption, urging substitution with corn meal or rice.
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Reed Smoot
Halifax Disaster Remains Attributed to Carelessness
The New York World argues the Halifax explosion and 1500 deaths stemmed from ordinary negligence and lax enforcement of port rules rather than German spies. It cites failures by home pilots, ship captains, and port officers and stresses that peacetime neglect caused widespread harm.
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Halifax
Mont Blanc
Crermain
New York World
Soldier Ransey Chennautt Serves With AEF In France
Ransey Chennautt son of Mr and Mrs W W Chennautt Route 3 is with the American Expeditionary Forces in France on active service. A letter to his parents says he is well and faring splendidly and asks them to tell Dave and Irene to eat enough cake and candy for him. He notes DL would like to be at home to see them.
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France
Dave
Irene
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Lung Ailments
Advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year staple across the United States for coughs bronchitis colds settling in the throat and lung troubles. It promises a good night’s rest and easy morning expectoration with bottles priced at 80 and 90 cents and sold by T M Fergeson. Also notes property for sale or trade including a five room cottage on Main street Bee Walk and a nine room house with two acres near town, listed by A P Peck Ady.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
T. M. Fergeson
A. P. Peck
Standardization through advertising and mass production
The passage explains how advertising builds a trademark or brand, leading to standardized products. Large scale production creates uniform quality, enables economies of scale, and lowers consumer prices per unit. It also notes the broader market and improved efficiency from mass manufacture.
Oklaunion Farmers Form Cooperative Association
About thirty farmers and business people in Oklaunion formed the Oklainian Co operative Association to promote closer community cooperation and aid the war effort. Officers include President J M King and Secretary Treasurer TH E Hauser. The group plans seed procurement for the coming crop and supports rural life development lectures at the local school.
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Tary
TH. E. Hauser
J. F. Stark
N. R. Tisdal
L. A. Hollar
Vernon
Frederick to Hear Arthur Middleton
Arthur Middleton the renowned baritone will sing in Frederick Oklahoma on February 21. Backed by local businessmen, the concert offers popular pricing with tickets at 1 for adults and 50 cents for students. Middleton, Logan native and Simpson College alumnus, rose to Metropolitan Opera bass-baritone and has performed The Messiah over 200 times.
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World
Frederick
Okla
Arthur Middleton
Logan
Simpson College
Tidianola
Third Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Metropolitan Opera
Mr. Middleton
Middleton
Real Estate Offers Near Vernon With Multiple Acres
Notice describes 148 acres of sandy cultivated land 10 miles from Vernon with a 5 room house, windmill and orchard, rented at low 55.00 per acre. Also nearly 2 acres with 5 room house for 1050 dollars, possible wood team trade, three 50 by 120 foot lots with new box house, and flexible lease options. Agent J R Jones listed this property for sale or rent.
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Vernon
Presbyterian women form temporary club in Vernon TX
Mrs E P Hicks hosted a Presbyterian Church women gathering to form a temporary organization for getting acquainted and planning church work. Temporary chairwoman is Mrs B E Hicks and secretary treasurer is Mrs Joe Napier. A pastor call will determine when a permanent auxiliary is organized. J R Jones handles real estate buys sells exchanges and rentals in Vernon Texas with office in McArthur building south court square. Adg 69 tf
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E. P. Hicks
Presbyterian Church
United Churches
BE. PB. Hicks
Joe Napier
J. R. Jones
McArthur Building
South Court Square
Vernon
Texas
Parlin-Teachers Association Meeting On School Problems
The Parlin-Teachers Association will meet Friday February 15 at 2 40 PM in the Shive building West Texas street. Professor Knox Kinnard will discuss Irregularity of Attendance Mrs S W Metuary will present A Piece for Time Study Mrs Howard Reger will speak on The Proper Educational Attitude and Mrs J Myatt Napier on Making School Life Pleasant and Interesting A business session of importance will be held.
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Shive
West Texas Street
Knox Kinnard
S. W. Metaurty
Howard Reger
J. Myatt Napier
Light Hours in Sand Storm
Mr and Mrs T Weatherall drove from Memphis to Vernon last Friday. They left Memphis about eight in the morning and were soon struck by a sand storm, arriving home at five thirty.
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T. T. Weatherall
Memphis
Vernon
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