Post Office Notice from Vernon Texas 1918
Subscribers are warned to report both old and new addresses to ensure prompt delivery. Address changes must be filed at the Vernon post office as of July 30 1918.
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
4
Doubtful Knott Humiliated Over Wife's Demands
On June 1 the writer laments the failure of a man to secure a house and promise from a wife cited as the immovable force of a woman's will. The piece suggests $5,000 could ease the hurt, arguing some men would rather pay than face losing a wife.
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Mr. Knott
Four Years Since War Declared A World Cataclysm
Four years after Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia the world reels from a war that touched millions of lives. The piece cites Belgium, Montenegro, Serbia, Romania's ruin, Russia’s collapse, and widespread disruption, while noting shared resolve among Allied nations and lessons for America. It urges FTC calm, disciplined citizenship, and military training to curb mob violence and uphold constitutional authority.
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Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Archduke Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Europe
Germany
Russia
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Montenegro
Romania
Italy
Canada
Australia
United States
America
Knott Sues Fort Worth for 5000 Over Humiliation Claim
W. F. Knott of Fort Worth files a suit seeking 5000 dollars alleging humiliation and disgrace. The complaint outlines damages and requests court redress for the alleged injuries.
Wilson says Japan an equal ally in war effort
The Indianapolis News argues that the United States should treat Japan as a close partner like France Britain and Italy in the war against Germany. It notes past tension due to propaganda and mistrust but praises recent cordial government exchanges and urges continued allied cooperation with Japan against Kaiser Germany.
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Wilson
Germany
France
England
Italy
Far East
Japan
Mikado
America
Russia
Indianapolis News
Confederate Veterans to Meet at Courthouse
Confederate Veterans will meet on the first Saturday in August at the courthouse for important business. Signed W. J. Penton, Commander.
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W. J. Penton
Pendleton & Son Drugstores Offer Savings Ad
Local ad urges readers to focus on their budgets and save money, promoting Pendleton and Son druggists for discounts on nearly any item. The notice emphasizes financial relief and urges shoppers to visit for bargains.
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Pendleton & Son
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
Advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs to constipated children showing signs of illness. It claims the fruit laxative cleanses the liver and bowels within hours without griping and promises a well, playful child afterward.
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California
West Vernon Democrats Back Prohibition and Suffrage Amendments
J H E Young is elected precinct leader for West Vernon as delegates are chosen for the county convention. The group endorses Wilson and Hobby, backs constitutional amendments for women’s suffrage and state wide prohibition, and nominates delegates to Vernon’s county gathering.
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Wilson
Hobby
West Vernon
Della Houssen
R. H. Nichols
J. H. B. Young
J. B. Dodson
T. P. Lisman
Vernon
County Convention Backs Equal Suffrage and Prohibition
County convention endorses a resolution for equal suffrage and names delegates for the State Convention who favor submitting a constitutional amendment for equal suffrage. It also instructs incoming legislators to vote for statewide prohibition.
Huggins Studio Opens 1918 19 Term in Wilbarger County
Huggins Studio resumes in Verdon for 1918 19 with Mrs W H Huggins directing her eleventh year. Miss Theresa Smith re elected to assist piano and harmony. she studies in summer and is praised by Mary R McKee for talent, technique, and teaching ability. Recital hall upgraded with a Weber Grand. information via 426 West Paradise or telephone 226.
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Mary R. McKee
Miss Smith
Fairmont College
B. M
Kansas City
West Paradise Street
Soldiers' Tobacco Fund Receives Substantial Appeal
A subscription circulated last week raised $89.85 for the Soldiers' Tobacco Fund in Wilbarger county. Money will buy tobacco and chewing tobacco for soldiers entering the army mobilized in Vernon and for drafted men departing to Camp Travis.
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Wilbarger County
Vernon
Camp Travis
Kodak sale ad at Pendleton & Son's Drug Store
An advertising note promotes buying Eastman Kodak products for good pictures and states the item is sold at Pendleton and Son's Drug Store. Ady, 35-206.
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Eastman Kodak
Pendleton & Son
Ed Wakefield and M Coltrin Visit Crowell Sunday
Ed Wakefield and M Coltrin traveled to Crowell on Sunday for a brief visit, according to local notes.
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Ed Wakefield
M. €. Coltrin
Crowell
Cake Without Sugar War Time Recipe Spreads Interest
Miss Ohmie Wilcox presents a sugar free cake recipe to meet wartime sugar restrictions. The cake uses corn syrup and oleomargarine with flour and eggs, baked as loaf or layer cake or small drops, with optional raisins for extra flavor.
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Surat
Ohmie Wilcox
Mary Sue Maddox
School bond issues approved for three districts
Bonds to fund new building construction approved in Bourland Consolidated District Kincheloe and Jackson Springs. Bourland will issue 7000 Kincheloe 2400 and Jackson Springs 2500. Bonds are being printed.
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Bourland Consolidated
Kincheloe
Jackson Springs
Bourland Consolidated District
Seeing Isn’t Believing Optician Ad
An optician E M Leutwyler offers eye tests to determine vision condition. The appeal notes that seven in ten people may not see clearly without normal eyes and promises a quick assessment of your eyesight.
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E. M. Leutwyler
Optician
Miss Spear to Teach at Wells Chapel
Miss Ruby Spear of Vernon has contracted to teach at Wells Chapel. She taught at Elliott last year. Adv. Optician E. M. Leutwyler offers eye care. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Wellington return home Monday after visiting Vernon to work for R. J. Templeton for State Senator.
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Miss Spear
Wells Chapel
Ruby Spear
Vernon
Elliott
Wilson
Wellington
R. J. Templeton
S R Crim Thanks Voters For Commissioner Candidacy
S R Crim expresses gratitude to voters for their support in precinct No 2 commissioner race. Although not nominated, he thanks friends for their efforts and wishes the winner success.
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Ltp Adv
Ss. R. Crim
Local notes from Wichita Falls and Dallas trips
S A. LD. Morgan was in Wichita Falls on business Friday. W. A. Pritchard made a business trip to Chillicothe Monday. Miss Nell Pettit returned Saturday from a visit at Fort Worth and Dallas. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wear, living southwest of town, a boy, July sth, EK. A. Sayre, manager of the Texas Public Service Company, arrived home Saturday from a business trip to Dallas.
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S.A. LD. Morgan
Wichita Falls
W. A. Pritchard
Chillicothe
Nell Pettit
Fort Worth
Dallas
Gordon Wear
July
EK. A. Sayre
Texas Public Service Company
Dal
Mrs Robinson's Mother Passes After Illness in Gainesville
Mr and Mrs George Robinson traveled to Gainesville where they learned of the death of Mrs Robinsons mother on Saturday morning July 20. She was seventy one. The Record joins friends in extending sympathy to the Robinsons.
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George Robinson
Gainesville
Mapas
Robinson
Evang Elgistic Campaign Returns To Baptist Tabernacle
Beginning Thursday night the evan gelistic campaign resumes at the Baptist Tabernacle after weeks of work. The pastor W. T. Rouse invites all in town and surrounding areas to attend for comforting seats a cool place and inspiring congregational singing of old Gospel hymns. Services start at 10 o clock morning and 8 45 evening.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
W. T. Rouse
Famous Mineral Water Sold at Ferguson Drug Co Adv
Local drug store Ferguson Drug Co advertises Famous Mineral Water for sale. The notice highlights availability at the shop with promotional emphasis.
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Fergeson Drug Co
Mrs Nash Returns From Midwest Visits
Mrs. J. P. Nash returns Monday morning from visits at Carlinville Illinois and St. Louis Missouri. New stationery at Pendleton's. Adv. do-2tc.
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J. P. Nash
Carlinville
Ilinois
St. Louis
Pendleton
S. Adv
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