Stamp sale shown as key to war savings drive
Dallas January report from John K. Babcock publicity director for Texas National War Savings Committee praises Wilbarger County for strong patriotism and thrift as they rally to push the stamp sale. He notes local enthusiasm after a Vernon visit and urges residents to fill Uncle Sam's war chest.
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Red Cross
Wilh Fang
Fexas
John KR. Babcock
Dallas
Pexas
National War Savings Committee
Babcock
Vernon
Wilharger County
Uncle Sam
Woman Burned As Oil Stove Ignites Her Clothes
Mrs Thomas of West Paradise Street suffered painful burns yesterday morning when her clothing caught fire from an overturned oil stove. Her mother in law Sother Thomas, nearby, helped smother the blaze as the women escaped to safety. Mrs Thomas jumped into a tub and doused the flames. Both hands and her side were scorched. She summoned a neighbor for aid after extinguishing the fire.
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Thomas
West Paradise Street
Publicity Staff Adds Navy War Savings Assistant Director
Lilmore W. Hume, formerly with The Vernon Record, joins the National War Savings Committee as assistant director of publicity after being requisitioned from the Dallas News. The News releases him for war work and the government gains two of its staff members for thrift promotion.
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Lilmore W. Hume
Vernon Record
Dallas News
National War Savings Committee
Thrift Campaign
Hume
the News
Publi
Jaraice Dniose
Vernon
Afr
Real estate ad offers farms near Vernon Texas
A Vernon Texas real estate ad promotes farms for sale with 15 acres and good soil near Look Seiya and churches, 48 in ware farm listings, and 2.7 inch carta listings west of Fort Worth. Agents Lisman Son and J R Jones advertise exchanges rentals and house lots with office in McArthur building south court square Vernon.
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Seiya
Lisgan & Son
Erie
T. P. Lisman
C Adj
J. R. Jones
McArthur Building
South Court Square
Vernon
Texas
Has No More Need For Walking Cane
William Ludwig a Port Arthur Texas resident and former merchant testifies that after six years of severe indigestion kidney pain and weakness Taulac restored his health He gained weight sleeps better and no longer needs a walking stick He credits Taulac and recommends it, noting sales in Vernon Harrold Odell and Oklahoma.
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San Antonio
Thrift Stamps and War Savings Support the War Effort
The text urges all Americans to invest in Thrift Stamps and War Savings as a democratic act. It frames small investments as a crucial part of defeating autocracy and supporting democracy, civilization, and humanity in the world war effort.
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America
Cor
Canada
Thor
Borrowealove Weather Sparks Umbrella Dispute
Mrs Wigway notes impending rain and urges taking an umbrella. Mr Wigway resists using a borrowed umbrella, calling it nonsense and suggesting they own one. The exchange highlights a domestic moment over weather and practicality.
Higgs for Sale Eggs for hatching Breeding Birds
Classified ad offers hatching eggs for White Rock bantams at $2.50 per setting. Orders via phone. Contact Mrs J Lutz for details and availability. Local item appears in a small ads section.
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Mrs. J
Lutz
Local Ads and Property Listings from Matthews & Purner Era
The page advertises flour from White Crest at Matthews and Purner with offers and prices, plus a variety of local goods and services. References to Cameron Co., Cantrell business on Route 6 and a subscription to The Whe Record hint at community commerce. Property for sale includes a modern cottage with five rooms, two small houses, and ground near town, with utilities.
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White Crest
Matthews & ‘Purner
Adv
Cantrell
Shea
Canteell
Yernon
Cain Street
Feck
Five Days Left to Pay Poll Tax in City
Five days remain for poll tax payments at city hall with the secretary announcing evening hours until January 1 to qualify voters. Court house receipts list various voters and totals by precinct including Vernon and surrounding areas, with a Valley total noted as well.
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Topas
Thady Ws
Court House
Bettes
Ghisi Vernon
BOS
West Vernon
Gklauniga
Warrold TS
Renda
Mack
Lockett
Highland
Telbert
Odell Tos
Downs
Hinds
Hey
Guyer
Parco
Parco SZ. Ieiliettmers Valley
Aros
Par
Farm Wife Deduction Rules under Income Tax
The article explains deductions for compensation paid to women workers on farms. If a woman’s labor is entirely in processing farm products and caring for animals, her pay can be deducted. If she works in saving for the farmer’s household, deduction is not allowed. Returns must be filed with the local IRS collector by March.
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Huta
Rev Murphy Accepts Cordell Call to Preach
Rev Thomas 2 Murphy accepts a call to Cordell Oklahoma and will deliver his first sermon there Sunday. He recently served as pastor of the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Vernon for about two years prior to a federation of local congregations.
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Corde
Okla
Byterian
Vernon
Shurply
Sanfiille
Houston
Tie
Cordell
Lips
Alurphy
War Aims and International Justice Principle
President Wilson's address frames war aims as justice for all peoples with equal liberty and safety. He asserts the United States will dedicate lives, honor, and property to defend this principle, insisting it underpins a just international order and the final struggle for liberty.
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Damman l Liberty
Wi-son
Dunimry
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Wilbargans
Eirs
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Record
War Savings Campaign
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Ceiek
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Carta
Fort Worth
Errell- Swainwood
North Sfain
William Ludwig
Tna
Port Arthvar
Tanlae
Vernom
TL AM Fergeson
Harrold
Wilson Din
Odell
Ro. Belchor
Oklinion
Rainwater & Stark. Ady
War Savings
Higgs
McKibbin's
Cameron & Co
Jesus
O Ugford Young
Bowie
Borel
Pwartwood C O
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Hotel Vernon
E. L. Witty & Co
Colorado
Mber
NTE
North Main Street
Uni
Internal Revenue
Rev. Murphy
Cordell, Okla
Murphy
Conade
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Arace
Seoteh Presbyterian
Wall Street Journal
Hoover
Ise Bellf
White Rose Cafe
A. Swinburn
Linewerks
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High Seas
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Farmers State Bank
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