Four Years After War Declaration in Europe
Four years have passed since Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia and the Archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo. The conflict engulfed Europe and drew in Germany Russia France Great Britain and Belgium. The article contemplates the costs and the lessons for America praising cooperation over competition and the enduring values of thrift Christianity and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Archduke Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Europe
Germany
Rusia
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Montenegro
Rumania
Russia
Italy
Canada
Australia
United States
America
Ameria
President Wilson Urges Nation to Dampen Mob Spirit
The president appeals for national restraint to curb mob action as Germany uses such violence for anti American propaganda. He urges disciplined individuals and simplified court procedures to ensure swift justice and deter mob violence, citing patriotic lawyers and the value of training in schools. Worth asks $5,000 from a woman connected to a failed matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
America
Man’s dignity tested by broken marriage vow
The excerpt satirizes a fiancé named Knott who faces a broken promise to marry on June 1. It mocks modern views on women’s rights and hints that a payoff of $5,000 could “salve” the humiliation and avoid the need for a wife, portraying the alleged emotional cost for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Knott
Key Re-Elected Sheriff Two to One
In Vernon precincts T. J. Griffiths defeated KR. K. J. Weed for justice of the peace. Odell saw W. W. Matthews lead for public weigher with 146 votes, triggering a second primary against G. B. Newton. Harreld precinct saw unopposed justice of the peace DIL Vaughn and constable T. N. Moody, with M. J. Johnson elected precinct constable. N BR. Heath named Democratic chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. L. Hart
Justice of
Odell
Harreld
Dil Vaughn
Justice of the Peace
T. N. Moody
M. J. Johnson
Vernon
N. BR. Heath
Last Hobby Club Meeting Endorses Legislative Candidacy
The women of the Hobby Club held their final meeting on Thursday with Rev. W. T. Reuse endorsing J. D. Parnel for the legislature and Rlder J. T. Cabe backing Lucian Parrish. Members listed their claims and a letter from Mrs. Nannie Webb Curtis referenced leading candidates. 238 members noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Hobby Club
W. T. Reuse
J. D. Parnel
Rlder J.T. Cabe
Tara Haynes
S. A. J. Morgan
Mont Roger
Lucian Parrish
I. A. Hollar
Rex Boyd
Clais L. Greene
R. BL. Weed
D. J. Dodson
Whetel
Nannie Webb Curtis
Elit
On Holcomb
Mmes
Opal Comer
C. Cook
Jim Dyer
Margaret Hampton
Euain Jones
M. A. Baker
Ketes
OT Dandy
Oscar Fowler
A. J. McNeal
G. A. Richardson
J. G. Sherman
M. A. Reed
G. W. Lyn
Three Issued School Bonds For Districts In Kinchelown Area
Voters approved bond issues for Bourland Consolidated District Kinchelown and Jackson Springs to fund new school buildings. Bourland will issue 7000 dollars, Kincheloe 2400 dollars, and Jackson Springs 2500 dollars. Bonds are being printed.
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Bourland Consolidated
Kincheloe
Jackson Springs
Dbourland Consolidated
Who Will Be a Hero in War and Peace
The piece declares Heroes include frontline troops and home front supporters, arguing true heroism arises from personal sacrifice and action for the country, not titles or fame. It emphasizes every good citizen who aided victory deserves honor, even if unknown. Four-Minute Men News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Loudendorff
Michelsen
Seven Seas
Moran and Sayres Return From Texas Business Trips
Moran was in Wichita Falls on Friday for business. A. Sayres, manager of the Texas Public Service Company, returned home Saturday from a business trip to Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Wichita Falls
Kd. A. Sayres
Texas Public Service Company
Dallas
Instruction Board Begins Work with 97 Men Leaving Friday
The Wilbarger County Instruction Board started with ninety seven registrants heading to Camp Travis after a Friday noon train. Dee Norwood and Hough King led preliminary drills as J S Cook spoke on home life for soldiers and insurance.
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Board of Instruction
Wilbarger County
Camp Travis
Fair Park
Dee Norwood
Hough King
Keith Berry
L. G. Hawkins
Hain-Ramsey
J. S. Cook
C.K. Basham
Berry
Hugh Donnell Thompson
District Board
Corm Mathid
Leon L. Arnold
Sam Napier
Marcus M. Danson
James B. Pendergraft
John Tate Abbott
William Roy King
Robert Lo Shaw
Herman ©. Hamuions
Spurgeon McDougal
Felix R. Corbell
Arthur JL. Bell
Agie RK. Mitchell
Geo
W. Leudtke
Jesse H. Ashley
Hugh D. Thompson
Commie A
Wilbarger Board
Charlie Clements
Wellington
Guy
Chowning
Harrison
Ark
Frank B. Tampe
Ft. Morgan
Calif
Sherman Pearcy
Greenville
Texas
Bert Reeves Stinson
Mr. Vernon
Pex
Pex Astounch
Benjamin Renner
Crowell
Corporal John Pate Abbott
Milmett
FB. Cox
Floyd Baris
Alvin BE. Seboppa Robert Guy Williams
Win
Henry Clapton
Chesley EE. McAdams
Chas.e
Lill
Miss Spear to Teach at Wells Chapel
Miss Huby Spear of Vernon has contracted to teach at Wells Chapel. She taught at Bullet last year. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Wellington with rotary home Monday. They have been in Vernon since Thursday and working in the interest of R. L. Templeton for Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Spear
Wells Chapel
Huby Spear of
Vernon
Bullet
Wilson
Wellington
Rotary
R. L.templeton
World Has Crown for Heroes Speaks at Vernon Tabernacle
Evangelist M F Ham delivers a fiery sermon at the Vernon tabernacle on Heroes and Cowards urging men to stand for principle, with many pledging reform and several professions of faith. He argues fear of man fuels corruption in business politics and the church, citing Joseph, Daniel, Robert E Lee, and General Francis Nichols as moral examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Hain
Hristosy
Joseph
Daniel
Paul
Robert Lee
Francis Nichols
Louisiana
Franklin
Sharpsburg
Moral backbone and sacrifice contrasted in public speech
The speaker praises individuals with moral courage, citing Pete Henderson who refused a drink to honor his mother, Governor Taylor’s reaction, and a New Orleans incident where a Jew employer pressured a Christian woman to quit. He warns that the world rewards backbone yet despises the bold. He quotes Alexander Stephens on fear of being wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Pete Henderson
Pete
Taylor
New Orleans
Xu Jew
Alexander Stephens
Resolution of Respect for G W Pilkerton
A lodge committee drafts resolutions on the July 22 1918 death of Brother G W Pilkerton. It expresses sympathy to his wife and children, notes his upright citizenship, and directs copies to the family and local papers for publication.
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G. W. Pilkerton
Bey
Texas Odd Bellows
Foard County News
Vernon Record
Women vote pioneer heads home from San Antonio
Mrs Roy Abbott, the first woman to vote in Wilbarger County, left Thursday night for San Antonio to join her husband at Brooks Field where he has begun flight training after finishing ground school in Austin. She cast her ballot before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Abbott
San Antonio
Brooks Field
Austin
Abbott
Wilbarger County
Local Commissioner Precinct Totals and Names in Guyer Oklahoma
Fragmentary OCR lists election figures and precinct officials for Guyer Oklahoma and nearby areas. Entries include Commissioner Precinct numbers, names such as Loyd Greene Haney McCaleb Thompson Vaughn Luttrell and totals like 76 88 116 49, though many words are garbled.
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Toeamtinuener
Tt. Thompsoim
Ake Vaughn
Pendleton and Son's Drug Store Ad
Notices say Jonteel preparations are sold at Pendleton and Son's Drug Store. The fragment hints at toiletry items and a sale by the local chemist.
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Pendleton & Son
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Rewards
An old style advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a reliable remedy for catarrh. It claims a one hundred dollar reward for a cure and urges sufferers to join a five year tested claim. The copy promises blood cleansing and mucous surface healing with testimonials and free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Y & Co
Vernon Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. B C Wood of Tolbert shopped in Vernon Friday. Miss Mary Cook of Crowell was in Vernon on business. Mrs. W A Kincanon of Dallas visited her sister Mrs. W H Madden. Jd Crow returned to Dallas Friday after a ten day visit with his Vernon parents. he works for Mayfield Lumber Company.
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B.C. Wood of
Tolbert
Vernon
Mary Cook
Crowell
Mrs. W. A. Kincanon of
Dallas
Mrs. W. H. Madden
Jd. Crow
Mr. Crow
Mayfield Lumber Company
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Nichols, Brown & Company Publishers
Vernon, S
Congress
Vernon, Texas
Pice
W. H. Knott
T. J. Griffiths
Justice of the
Hobby Club
Win. Rey Bing
Gustave AJ T. Knippa
Elie J. Potts
Edgar McCourt
Earnest W. Collier
Robt
Roberts
Jon W. Brock
Wmn
Sheria Cooper
Corporal Robt
Shaw
Tarvey Jutus Karr
Wesley McConmbs
Chis. A. Brown
James A. Cauntrell
Hilar G. Frost
Paul Seluur
Herbert King
Tern G. Hammons
Andrew Baker
Cha
Claude M. Brown
Leslie L. Gatewood
Kenny Raines
David P. Ham
Earnest T. Vogel
Earnest O. Baker
Walter W. Capps
Felix BR. Corbell
John Pb. Stanford
Harl V W. Whatley
Carl A. Schur
Joseph P. Underbrand
Montieth
T. Linceeum
Ruben McGailt Bitner
Olive Lee Barnes
Arthur L. Bell
Herman Gloyna
John R. Ladd
Edward Saker
John M. Briscoe
Wain
He Hachey
Cauis Grat
Arthur Watkins
Agice RK
Mitchell
Godfrey J. Graf
Dewitt Jobe
Oscar W. Streit
Elienhold Grempel
Joseph B. Willian
Herman F. Vogel
Ben Sid Burgess
Gee
W. Lendth
Joseph Sewell
Wim
Vo Sneed
Grover
Hale
Alva Barbarick
Onan
Dyer
Corporal Contie
Manis
Win. Wolf
Jas
Ti. Carrell
John Lestie McCombs
Richard M. Brooks
M.F. Ham
M. F. Ham
Ised
Ham
Wuiny Tat
Ose Morris Sheppard
Governo James
Ferguson
Pr. Horta
L. Bailey Pibe Gee
John M. Henderson Seedays
Tohnson
Nelson Phile
Mats
Supreme Court
J DD
Harvey Eeeee
Bebee
Mayne
Ae Thomas B
Greenwood Ee
Court Crim
RTD Beer Eet Arbres
Pael A . OL
Oo. S. Latore
FBI
Boo William Pierson
M Edwards
John Baker
Marshall Spoonts
John W. Woods
M. Currton
H. Hurdleson
Clarence K. Gilmore
John IL. Andrews Tien Acne
Y Yor Conetzeier
Yefield Ras Cho Cdrooh Ees
Comner General Land Office
Commissioner of Agriculture
A. Halber
Fred W Davis
Court of Civil Appeals
W. Parris
Elgal
Handy
Parnel
Ana Rene
WILEY
R. H. Cocke
Gao
Oot
A. Richie Ao
ANS
Bryant
M. Blair
Terauver
Aldheman
John Shaffer
Waco
F. Swartwood
M. Conger
W. A. Lane
Cordell, Oklo
J. G. Salter
W. E. Lovelace
Laura
Jewel Sweatman
Fargo
Mona and
Mabel McNeill
Electra
A. L. Sneed
Ruby Lee Jones
Oklahoma City
H. F. McKibbin
Fred Yates
L. J. Bowsers
M. L. Kiaziar
Floydada
Lee Russell
Memphis
Geo. D. Pouncey
Fifteenth Hospital Corps
Camp Greenleaf
WD. Pouncey
Loyd Greene
Guyer Okla
Dasa
Hmsind, Lkt
Haney W.V
Cris
McCaleb
Hird
Total Slaven
Sol i Luttrell Te
Bv. W
Johnson Justin
Tekas B. & W
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