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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
4
Realizes T. N. Mar cum’s plea for smaller farms and better cultivation as Wil barger county’s path to long term prosperity. Mentions 32 bushels of wheat per acre after previous grinding, and notes intensive cultivation increases yields. Argues smaller farms bring more citizens homeowners civic pride and stronger local prosperity.
A Vernon public notice laments local Thrift Stamps and Savings Certificates sales, noting banks’ deposits rising since March while post office purchases lag. It calls on residents to support pledges and urges stronger support before state redistricting and legislative action, criticizing Governor Hobby’s silence.
Mattress Factory opens a new display room at 202 West C Street next to Yew mattresses. The invitation offers to help visitors explore new mattresses and trade in old ones. Contact details appear incomplete with a local address and phone line.
An unusual thank you card expresses gratitude from family members including a spouse and children for support and condolences during a time of loss. It mentions affection and endless love and uses affectionate terms for the loved one.
Local notes report social visits and family gatherings in Rayland and Thalia. Mentions aftermath of a big rain aiding crops, a veteran’s homecoming, and plans around threshing and an oil field outlook. Subscriptions urged.
In White City July 18, cotton chopping continues as rain arrives after a dry spell. Corn and food stores benefited briefly, with a large Sunday school attendance and a planned church service next Sunday at 12 o clock following 11 o clock Sunday school. Local residents and visitors are listed among recent community activities and travels.
Morning discussion focuses on choosing date and location for a Sunday school picnic. Volunteers weigh options for venue, travel, and activities to ensure a pleasant outing for all attendees.
Warns no hunting plum gathering or trespassing on farm north of Deans. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signed Adv. Mrs. Rena Watts.
Ste Robert Riddle stopped over in Vernon to visit sister Mrs. F A Newth while en route from Kansas harvest fields to Olney. He notes Kansas farmers pay ten dollars a day for lands in the Sunflower state and Pendleton's Music Store, phone 611, features Victrolas and sheet music.
A testimonial claims May's Wonderful Remedy cured a severe stomach complaint after a cousin in California suggested it. The advert promises to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation affecting stomach liver and intestines including appendicitis with a money back guarantee. Sold by T. M. Ferguson Drug Company and druggists nationwide.
Pen Delton's Music Store advertises Vallas prices and a promise to save shoppers two to five dollars on rocking chairs. The Everything Store is also mentioned in the ad copy.
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