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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
A World War I era letter from Lieutenant Ely to his father urges honoring fallen aviators by active duty and cheerful dedication. It argues mourning cannot hollow memory and calls on families and communities to inspire the next generation of boys to take up the country’s tasks.
An old-time epistle argues infertile eggs fix farm losses from fertile eggs in Texas. It claims fertile eggs age under current temperatures and reduce value, totaling over 3.5 million dollars annually. The proposed cure is to remove roosters to cut feed costs and keep the housewife calm.
The article argues that despite Wilson's call to cut nonessentials, highway construction remains vital for war logistics and postwar farming. It notes roads cut haul time, boost transport capacity, aid food distribution, and connect counties, with Hi. PD. Spencer of Decatur visiting on district attorney business.
The piece profiles George C. Taylor rising from wagon driver for American Express in Ripon Wisconsin to president of the Federal Express Company. It argues merit initiative and character propelled him, cites Abraham Lincoln and Joseph Wunsch as examples, and urges other youths to pursue grit honesty and self improvement to reach top positions.
A housewife vents about spoiled eggs cutting her budget as purchases rise to two more dozens. She blames the supply chain and notes the grocer cannot differentiate wholesome eggs from pungent ones, affecting her Krift Stamps and household costs.
Washington June 7 weather bulletin notes a continent crossing disturbance June 10 to 16 with warm and cool waves, heavy rains south of 38.7, frost northern sections, and a major June storm. An eclipse on June 24 will be visible across North America, with no danger, while harvest timing favors alfalfa and early grasses around June 19.
Coon Cola at Pendleton's fountain and lime specials highlight Vernon area notices. Mrs J D Thompson visits daughter Mrs HH W Norwood. Parsons of Mountain Park Oklahoma visits Vernon. Mr and Mrs R B Mitchell return from Oklahoma. Porter Crew Stinnet ill for several days. Advertising for subscriptions to Weekly Star and Kansas City Star at $1 75 yearly.
Pendleton and Son run a fountain display advertisement in this issue with reference to Adv 41-2te. The readable text emphasizes product showcase and nearby shop branding.
R. D. Scott, who has been in Vernon for some time on business, returned to Wichita Falls Tuesday.
Nonspecific health ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomel. It claims calomel salivates and worsens with sour bile, causing cramps and nausea, while Liver Tone purports to start the liver and improve energy without sickness, even for children.
Perry White of White City Community ten miles north of Vernon finishes remodeling and additions showing a modern residence. White expands living space and updates design in the latest local home improvement trend.
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