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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
8
Work of visiting schools just completed shows enrollment already 60 more than last year with 250 girls signing up for home science clubs across the country. Local organizers report strong interest and anticipate continued growth this season.
The Food Administration announces a modification to the wheat flour rule for farmers. Retailers may sell up to 70 percent of normal wheat flour to farmer trade with a written claim of home-grown substitutes. buyers must not exceed 70 percent monthly. Miss Maddox coordinates poultry eggs distribution to club members, with limited egg settings supplied by Mrs. Lutz to Girls and Boys clubs.
Notices hereby given that I will prosecute all parties trespassing or hunting and fishing on any of my lands in Wilbarger County. The Vernon Record and Kansas City Weekly Star advertisement mentions Swartwood Co supplies and Ford parts stock, with references to Crow Sisters and local store stock purchases in St. Louis.
An article notes the attempt to diagnose a mysterious ailment threatening Southern California's most famous tree, a citrus pioneer credited with spawning groves worth 67 million dollars annually. The U S Experiment Station and University of California Agricultural Department join the effort, aiming to prolong the tree's life amid a broader citrus crisis.
The report notes Sergeant Tom Lorance is home from Camp Bowie on furlough and recovering after an attack at the hospital. A confusing line offers contact for substitutions and a local advertiser mentions Mrs. K. G. McDonald and Swartwood & Co with uncertain product references.
Message notes Mrs W M Judd very sick with pneumonia but now out of dinner. Mentions John B Ledbetter from Drmean Oklahoma taking a position with The Vernon Record. Also lists Swartwood Co. ad on aluminumware and kitchen utensils. Mrs C A Workman returns home to Phillview after visiting daughter Mrs BO Brown.
Notice offers a five dollar reward for the conviction of any person trespassing on lands owned by J. P. King in Wilbarge County. Ady. and signed by J. P. King.
The Domestic Meandy Department of the University of Texas issues a leaflet with twenty four sugar substitute recipes. Food Administrator Herbert Hoover warns France could run out of sugar in two months if Americans do not cut sugar and candy use by one third to aid France.
Win Cameron and Co advertise free plans of real homes. R. G. Wall of Jacksonville visited his sister Mrs. P. BE Phillips and traveled to Amarillo Wednesday. Tair Williams of Chiliicothers in Vernon this week.
Miss Ethel Westerman has been sick this week and remains under care at home. Family reports gradual improvement and notes no complications to date.
The text critiques lax use of time and praises definite duty, noting many people waste time on trivial activities. It argues that without such diligence, wartime demands would lag, and few would be called to duty. It reflects on outdated notions of easy service and the need for steady commitment.
Miss Nelle McKibbin travels west to Wichita Falls to visit Mrs. W. N. Bonner.
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