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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
8
A poultry expert outlines pest control steps including dust baths for blue bugs and removing all boxes and boards from the hen house. He also discusses the ox warble or heel fly affecting cattle, noting control methods and the economic impact on hides, meat, and milk yield.
H J Coleman acquired the Hampton Garage from B A Besse this week and takes charge. He plans a full line of automobile accessories, expects to fit one or two cars, while Flow Hampton stays to run the workshop. A complete new tools and machinery setup has been ordered to elevate the shop's standard.
J Procter state secretary of the Carpenters and jointers Union of America spoke at a local union meeting in Trouston on Wednesday night. He addressed members on matters of interest to the carpenters organization during his visit.
A notice offers a five dollar reward for the conviction of every person trespassing on lands in Witbarger County. The advertisement appears as a legal public notice with a short reward offer and no further details.
Sam Honaker a prominent Electra oil operator begins moving materials to Vernon to build a $55,000 residence after a Vernon Business League urged him to locate there. He had planned a home near Electra but shifted site to Vernon where work is now underway and fast progress is planned.
Reduced prices on groceries include potatoes per peck at 81.25 and per bushel in sacks at 2 cents per pound. Canned goods offer Iloming 2 cans for 50, dozen cans 1.25, Rex Krant 2 for 25, Jack Frost Baking Powder 25 cents a can, Calumet 25 cents, and Sweet potatoes 2.50 per dozen. Ady store name Parker-Smith Grocery Co.
An advertisement promotes August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion in the stomach and intestines, cleanses the alimentary canal, and stimulates bile flow. It claims to ease ailments from sour stomach to nervous indigestion and lists 50 and 90 cent bottles sold by T. M. Ferguson.
A minor blaze at BE Toovathan’s home Tuesday night caused limited damage, likely from a sooty flue. The fire was contained before volunteer firefighters reached the location, with water use accounting for little additional damage.
Mrs Thomas D Murphy departs Wednesday for Mineral Wells to spend a month or six weeks recuperating. She is accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs P Y Murphy visiting from Pine Bluff Ark. Local ads note sales of records and a real instrument at B and W Drug Co and clothing values from Melibbin and McKibbin's. Charlie Smith of Ohio moves Vernon business ties and W A Stinson of Tulsa, a former Vernon resident, visits between trains while returning from a New Mexico trip.
The notice highlights a large shoe and slipper sale by McKibbin and B. W. Dreg Co with Coca Cola promotions. It notes Miss Clara Riddle visiting sister Mrs. Fred Newth and departing for Mohank Texas. A warning warns higher prices after McKibbin closes, and references Ady Revo Clements in Oklawnion Vernon with baled wheat straw and Mrs. Clement urging less waste of feed.
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