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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1919

Page

4

Building Good Roads Meant to Elevate Wilbarger County

The author argues road bonds require about 50 cents extra tax per $100 valuation, equating to $5 per $1,000. Expected benefits include time savings, lower vehicle wear, and higher market access, with estimated annual savings of $20-$45 for farmers. Emphasizes roads and schools as key civic drivers attracting residents and shaping progress.

McHugh Mfort Cone Wilbarger County

Keep in the Road

The passage urges calm judgment and steady effort amid urgent times, advocating moderation in personal liberty and freedom through careful thought and daily actions. It cites a Saturday Evening Post remark on the plight of Rus- to emphasize measured civic conduct.

Saturday Evening Post

Breaking a habit of dumping near the bluff

The Record urges tackling riverbank litter by purchasing an incinerator rather than tolerating dumps along the river edge. It notes habit and pride drive continuing trashing and proposes a cleaner solution over hauling waste to public roads, stressing health and community image.

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Bour Land Consolidated District to Build School at $11,000

The announcement that Bour land Consolidated District will erect a school building at a cost of $11,000 is gratifying to every resident and taxpayer. Local officials say the project will improve education facilities and benefit the community long term.

Bourland Consolidated District

Doans News Highlights Local Visits and Notices

Doans yesterday reports a light rain and a flurry of local visits. Mr and Mrs QO Smith and Miss Ida Belle Rountree of Vernon visit Kh N Rountree. Omie Clayton returns home after two months with brothers Tom and George Clifton. Numerous social mentions include Tolbert trip, a Fargo play, and relatives visiting across nearby towns.

QO. Smith Ida Belle Rountree Vernon Kh. N. Rountree Omie Clayton Poste City Brothers Tom and George Cliftton

Birthright and politics in Hoover feud in the Senate

The piece argues that denying Herbert C. Hoover’s birthright is unfounded and politically motivated. It contrasts Hoover’s American upbringing and global philanthropy with Penrose’s political career, noting Hoover’s praised contributions versus Penrose’s unpopularity among peers.

United States Senate Penrose Herbert C. Hoover

Senator Sherman Attacks Belgian Aid Sparks Senate Outrage

The Illinois senator stirred controversy with sarcasm about Mrs. Wilson and Belgium during debate on an European food relief bill. His portrayal of Belgians as mendicants provoked strong public reaction and calls for rebuke on the Senate floor.

Sherman Ilinois United States United States Senate

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Remedy

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the internal cure for catarrh, claiming it works through the blood rather than local applications. It cites endorsements from physicians, lists F. H. Cheney & Co. of Toledo as producers, and offers testimonials. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Fall Hall Tiolil F. J. Cheney &Co Toledo Te Hall

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promote Kidney Health

Safe gentle remedy claims to cure kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles by “driving out poisons” with three to four capsules daily. Warns of symptoms like backache fatigue and nervousness and urges continued use after recovery to prevent relapse. Promises refund if not satisfied and urges buying original imported Gold Medal. Available in sealed packs at drug stores.

Haarlem

Senate rebuke urged after Sherman utterance on Belgium

The Star-Telegram reports strong calls for the Senate to rebuke Senator Sherman for remarks linking the President and Mrs. Wilson to scandal. Lodge and Knox sided with the Democratic majority against Sherman and Penrose over the appropriation issue. The piece argues the remarks stain America's name and demands a formal rebuke.

Lodge Senator Knox Senator Sherman Senator Penrose America Belgium United States Senate Sherman United States Mrs. Wilson Senate Star-Telegram

Curtis Trades for New Vernon Home

Ned Curtis exchanges his Northwest Vernon residence with Pryor Peck for a home on East Texas Street. Curtis pays the difference in value and plans to move by the first of the month.

Ned Curtis Vernon Pryor Peck East Texas Mgr. Curtis

Nux-I-Tone Patent Remedy Ad for Flu Relief

An old advertisement promotes Nux-I-Tone as a guaranteed flu remedy from J. H. Pendleton & Son druggists. The tag line suggests a trusted tonic offered in a local drugstore. The misspelled or archaic text reflects period advertising style.

J. H. Pendleton & Son Drusgists

Mrs Ward travels to Albuquerque to be with brother

Mrs. Arthur Ward left Friday afternoon for Albuquerque New Mexico to be with her brother J N Grimes. Grimes died about twelve hours after her arrival and will be buried in Albuquerque.

Arthur Ward Albuquerque N. M J. N. Grimes Grimes

Vernon social notes mention visits and travel plans

Arthur Yager from Call Field visited Vernon on Sunday. Mrs. Jo H. Trout left Saturday for St. Louis to shop for spring millinery.

Arthur Yager Vernon Sunday Jo H. Trout St. Louis

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