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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists Nichols Brown & Company as publishers and notes entry as second class mail matter in Vernon Texas. It details subscription rates at one year 1.50 and six months 0.18 and instructs readers to supply old and new addresses for address changes.
The Record endorses Rev Ham, leader of a Vernon revival, noting widespread prejudice melted by attendees who witnessed his preaching. It praises moral strength amid war effort and urges Americans to honor God, question rationalism, and seek divine aid as righteousness exalteth a nation.
The Electra News criticizes J. D. Parnell for blocking the ballot listing of J. T. Haynes. Haynes failed to file by the June 3 deadline with Wichita and Wilbarger counties as required by law. The Attorney General’s view says consent from opponents does not permit late placement.
The letter argues the dispute involving Mr. Haynes and the Electra News centers on the law and its interpretation rather than Mr. Parnell. It claims Haynes cannot secure a ticket place and accuses misinformation from officials, noting Vernon Record and others published dates before the filing deadline.
The report notes widespread improvement after closing saloons even with local option. It argues whiskey entices men and boys, stirs passion, and brings prostitutes and thugs, explaining why some areas see reduced public harm and justice administration pressures, despite loss of license revenue.
State Council of Defense endorses a bankers convention resolution urging a government price floor for cotton, arguing its importance for explosives and clothing supply. While likening to wheat guarantees, the piece cautions against overproduction and universal profit guarantees, noting consumer interest in stable cotton prices.
Washington weather bulletin predicts two warm and two cool waves crossing the continent from July 16 to 29 with heavy rain in the northwest and southeast heat. Storms reach the Rockies and Pacific slope, with rain centered around July 26. Farmers advised to decide on sowing winter or spring grain based on seasonal rains and conditions.
Blanton and family returned Wednesday from Amarillo. There are several wise ideas in tow they indicate it by building coal houses and filling them in the summer. See Herring Bennett.
Eastman Kodaks sold at Bendigton Son s Drug Store and Nux-l-Tone promoted at Pendleton s Drug Store. Maurice Prout to return Sunday from Olney to visit grandparents. Lawn mowers in stock at Herring Bennett. Mrs Jo H Trout to visit her mother in Young County. Safety razors featured by T M Fergeson Drug Ady.
An account detailed in a Col lier's Weekly fragment describes waves battering the front and troops lying in shell craters as a lone figure ferries coffee to men amid bombardment. It notes two secretaries killed and ten wounded, with religious figures also dead, while quoting biblical verse and a UT Austin link to democracy.
Money to down on city and farm property offered. 40-Gte Ady. P. Lisman.
A brief public service style note invites readers to subscribe to The Record. The message emphasizes supporting local news access and staying informed through regular issues.
In speeches Mr Ferguson labels the University of Texas as automatic and a greater menace than Kaiserism. In the first year after war began, 1825 students and ex-students of the UT joined military service.
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