Allotments for service men adjusted amid demobilization
Complex to sort out allotments and allowances as demobilization proceeds. Bureau records include many family names and inconsistent spellings. Technically, an allotment transfers part of a service member's pay to dependents, with government added allowances. Some cases remain unsettled due to foreign residence, wrong addresses, or missing proof of prior allotment and contributions.
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Jmanriier Taw
Bureau
Vernon resident endorses Doan's Kidney Pills
A Vernon reader recounts personal use of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and back pain. B F Adkisson of Eagle Street Vernon testifies the remedy is longstanding in his family and consistently effective. Sold for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Vernon
B. F. Adkisson
Eagle St
Doan
Adkisson
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Bernhardt At 76 Triumphs In Paris Theatre Role
Madame Sarah Bernhardt, aged 76, scores renewed triumph in Raçhes Athalie role at her own Paris theatre. Opening night photo shows the actress in her dressing room amid bouquets as President Deschanel attends and congratulates her, praising her as the everlasting flower of France.
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Sarah Borghard
Sevenye Six
Las
Rachers “Athatie
Paris
President Deschanel
Pretee
Bernhard
Shun-Pikes in Thrifty Ancestors Language
A fragment describes a historic term shun-pike used in old likely thrift culture. It notes a short bycrowd leaving a turnpike tollgate and rejoining on the other side, with a playful remark on character and frugality. The snippet cites Youth's Companion as context.
Kill the Blue Bugs Ad Offer for Blue Bug Killer
An advertisement urges readers to feed Martins Wonderful Blue Bug Killer to chickens to kill blue bugs and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied, inviting readers to ask Baker Bros. for the product.
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Baker Bros. AD
Sheepskin Advice for the Bedridden Patient
An old guidance piece extols sheepskins as highly valuable for bedbound individuals. It suggests owning two skins for rotation and airing, noting their soft comforting feel. The text advises beating the wool to keep the material fluffy and gentle for the patient.
Mro and Mrs P Visit From North Carolina Headed to Galveston
Mr and Mrs P Stink travel from North Carolina to New York to board a steamship to Galveston. They expect to return to Vernon around June 16.
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New York
North Carolina
Mast Mouth
Galveston
Vernon
Sixteen Leave Vernon to Bring Back Cars
Fourteen men departed Vernon for Detroit Saturday night led by J. A. Robinson to recover fifteen cars. The Vernon chamber of commerce supplied five thousand circulars advertising Vernon to be handed out on the return journey. The traveling party includes Steve Chaybrook, Sauk Buehanean, A. J. Craft, Herb Thomweosen, Jake Davis, Carl Scheluehin, Shirley McLarty, Carl King, Tom Starr, Dewey Pravis, Herbert Newsom, John Ladd, Charlie Odd, M. A. Small, J. A. Robinson and A. T. Robinson. The journey is expected to last twelve days. Veorta, Pt. is in Verdon on business. Mr. Nine is interested ity legses.
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Vernon
Chamber of Commerce
Steve Chaybrook
Sauk Buehanean
A. J. Craft
Herb Thomweosen
Jake Davis
Carl Scheluehin
Shirley McLarty
Carl King
Tom Starr
Dewey Pravis
Herbert Newsom
John Ladd
Charlie Odd
M.A. Small
J. A. Robinson
A. T. Rtobinson
Sone Yen
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Cholneley- Janes
SSO
Doiviston
Doimstons
William Johnstons
Smiths
Williams
Greancoof
John Wos
Aloysius
Masons
Crowell
Marsons
First Methodist Church
Peonles Bakery
North Main Street
Bernhardt
Madame
Sarah Bernhardt
Carruth, Watson & Johnson
Hotel Vernon Bldg
Monetary Affairs
Ing
The
Waggoner National
Bank of Vernon
M. E. Nine
Ingersoll
Radiolite
Virginia
Renown
WOME
Dallas
Americh
Paige
Paige Detroit
North Main St
Vernon, Texas
Motor Car Company
Detroit
Michigan
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