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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
3
Miss Louise Whiteside, a John Sealy trained nurse from Vernon, plans a local sanitarium to serve sick residents and train young nurses. She cites wartime nurse shortages and argues a businesslike setup can make the venture financially viable, needing a 10 to 12 room building to start.
City officials consider lending money on municipal property under a proposed program. Details mention the rate and terms as discussed by Ack Y and TASMAN figures, with interest around one percent and potential safeguards.
Bryan Bruce, 19, died in Crowell after a gun fired while a hammer was cocked by his 14 year old brother. He was taken to a sanitarium but died from blood loss. Funeral services were held at Thettin with uncle W A Marrice of Vernon attending.
Arkansas women win suffrage as constitutional convention votes to include a clause granting all civil and political rights. The proposed new State Constitution adopts women’s suffrage and jury service by a margin of 60 to 5.
HO Brown brought 17 cantaloupes to market yesterday. They were fine Rocky Bord melons. Mr Bewn says he has not more than half a crop this year. Tie planted about four acres in the east part of Verne.
The Bevo plant in St. Louis, claimed as largest and most perfectly equipped of its kind, supports the war temperance program and army navy use. August A. Busch leads Anheuser-Busch and Busch-Sulzer, promoting patriotic factory operation and private profit reduction. He also chairs regional National Security League efforts and oversees diverse business interests.
For sale a collection of pulleys and shafts used in the Record office before motors installation. Ideal for buyers needing such items at bargains. Includes an inch side a quarter line shaft about 12 feet long with overhead hangers. Adtiv. THE RPOCORD.
A letter from H. D. Hockersmith in Washington praises national patriotism and Wilbarger County pride. He mentions the upcoming pageant to feature many nations, with a President’s address at Mt Vernon and a Mayflower voyage, noting uncertainty over whether his schedule allows attendance and urging readers to rely on The Record for full county news.
Local Red Cross chapter hosts a Friday event showing the feature Over the Top at More’s theater. Vernon residents praise the film for its detailed storytelling and wartime training camp footage used by Vitagraph. Proceeds support Red Cross efforts as audiences are urged to attend Friday afternoon and night.
The first consignment of new wheat was received by Kell Milling Company on Wednesday and the mill began grinding flour on Thursday. East Texas and Oklahoma points supplied the shipment. Manager J A Birdsong says further wheat shipments should keep the mill running continuously. Wilbarger County produced little wheat. the old crop final grind occurred mid June while the mill has been busy with corn flour and will continue corn grinding for months.
The Rexall Store at Pendleton & Son Drug Store emphasizes quality and accommodating customer service. An advertisement notes the Vernon Record and Kansas City Star are available for one year at $1.75.
The World urges readers to subscribe during wartime noting many are serving in France. It promotes a one year rate of 1.00 and a bundled offer with the Vernon Record for 2.15, contrasting with a 2.50 price for the rowo papere.
Mrs Megrail will lecture at West Hinds at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon. The committee urges all women in the precinct to attend this meeting. Men are welcome. Adv 25¢ per can at Pendleton and Son's Drug Store. Tell your friends to subscribe for The Record.
A get-together service was held at Federated Presbyterian Church last night to introduce Rev. and Mrs. Gaines B. Hall who moved from Anson to lead the local church. Rev. Hall preached a short sermon and parishioners discussed plans for church work.
Rexall Drug Store and Jonteel toilet articles are advertised at the Ady location with Shite mentioned in the listing.
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