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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1918

Page

6

PARNELL RALLIES FOR WEST TEXAS LEGISLATURE

J D Parnell announces his candidacy for the state legislature representing Wichita and Wilbarger counties. He pledges to prioritize war measures, rural education, and Northwest Texas development, seeking leave of absence during sessions and urging support from local business leaders and citizens.

West Texas Met Wichita Wilbarger Texas Chamber of Commerce Vernon Wilbarger County Chamber of Comme Reer J.D. Parnell

Funeral follows death of local resident Low

Low died Friday night after paraly sis at his home north of Harrold. Funeral services were held at the family home Monday with burial at East View cemetery. Mayon Lodge oversaw the burial. He had been ill since January 8 and leaves a wife and ten children with several relatives in Wingate, Harrold, Elliott, and nearby areas.

Low Harrold East View Mayon Lodge Wfpf. Houtehens Wilbarger County San Angelo Vernon Elliott J. W. Low Tara Okla J. W. Shaw G. We Keel W. F. Puckett Winggate Runnels County Johnstown Calif W. F. Houtchens D. T. Low An Neon Low Harrold B.S. Loew

Swartwood Family Heads to Long Beach for Summer

Mr and Mrs J L Swartwood and Miss Esther Swartwood depart Monday for Long Beach California to spend the summer. Their car was driven by Frank Riggs.

J. L. Swartwood Esther Swartwood Long Beach Calif Frank Riggs

Local Notes From Deans News Poans

Social correspondence reports Miss Blannie Reeves visiting Knox City and Whitewrights. J B Rowland shipped cattle to Fort Worth. Prof S V Shulta and Miss Veluwe Short elected to teach next term. Thrift and War Savings stamps sales supported by students. Closing school exercises and summer Literary Society noted. Reverend Geo W Shearer visited Old friends in Vernon.

Gladys Allison Hinds Aline Gin Taesda Rowland Rowland Pele Mannie Heaves Agnes Rhinity Rocky, Oklo

Civil Service Clerk Carrier Examination Announced at Vernon

The United States Civil Service Commission announces a clerk carrier examination at Vernon for June 2. Applicants must be 16 to 44, with age waivers for disabled veterans. Married women barred. Five grades pay 800 to 1 200 annually, with annual promotions to 1 000 after one year. Bring a recent photograph on exam day. See Brown's Cash Grocery counter.

United States Civil Service Commission Vernon United States

Germans Would Buy Children Proclamation in Warsaw

A Warsaw wall proclamation cited by the Chicago Evening Post says mothers may send children to Germany for upbringing with payments of 150 marks for a boy and 100 marks for a girl, signed by Governor General Von Besseler. The piece denounces the policy as trafficking in human beings and notes Germany's population decline.

Germany von Besseler

Germany Versus Food Scarcities Warns of Possible Famine

A wartime dispatch warns that civilians risk starvation as shortages bite Germany and authorities struggle to feed families, urging action to avert widespread hunger amid ongoing upheaval.

Greenville Judge Grubbs Declares Texas Governor Bid

Judge V W Grubbs of Greenville announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Texas governor at Riverside California. He and Mrs Grubbs have been in California since last October and plan to return South soon to start campaigning.

Judge V. W. Grubbs Greenville Riverside Calif Texas Judge

Old Fiddlers contest to aid Red Cross in Altus

Dr. A. P. Howard and Eck Robinson left yesterday for Altus Oklahoma to attend an Old Fiddlers contest held for the benefit of the Red Cross.

A. P. Howard Eck Robinson Altus, Okla

State Lands Bring $109,903 for May

State Treasurer reports May receipts from land sales and leases totaling 109 908 dollars. Of this 36 690 goes to available funds and 72 216 to permanent funds. Oil well royalties in Goose Creek add 11 515. Other receipts include various funds such as permanent public school 78 128 and university available 76.

Goose Creek

Fresh vegetable counter at Brown’s Cash Grocery

Store notice shows a fresh vegetable counter at Brown’s Cash Grocery with price details and location tag. Shoppers are invited to visit for produce selections and daily specials while supplies last.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parnell SEC Sunonneive LB. Low Elliott Man Deans News Mary Owen R. T. Owen Fargo Geo. W. Shearer Childress Vernen AL Aaa Rae The Walconer Nationa Bank Manta Tnt Es Civil Service Commission Vernon Postofficr Tion Brown's Cash Grocery Warsaw Chicago Evening Post Red Cross Brown's Eesti Bonner Wilbarger Street Vici Pate Vici Kid Sue Styles
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