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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
4
Alarm over unstable cotton prices arises from letters by H. F. Bachman & Company and Theodore Price urging spinners to reduce reserves. The article notes wartime demand, potential bumper crops, and the aim to avoid nervousness among growers while defending prices for farmers and finished goods.
The Amarillo opening of a 60 000 creamery plant prompts analysis of expanding cream production in Wilbarger County. Alfalfa, ample water, and mild climate suit dairy farming, echoing Illinois and Wisconsin cases where dairy lands fetch high prices. Intensive livestock farming preserves soil fertility and appeals to forward thinking farmers.
The piece urges mothers to seek wise counsel as two hundred girls aged fourteen to eighteen are reported in Wichita Falls. It notes the strain of wartime uniforms and urges safeguarding daughters against unfamiliar impulses, while acknowledging not all are from troubled homes.
The piece emphasizes the urgent role of mothers in guiding American girls during the war era. It contrasts past with present, urging maternal counsel as vital to protect young women amid societal upheaval and the threats posed by the Kaiser.
The Record argues against James E Ferguson for governor, saying he was legally impeached and removed, and that his bid would threaten constitutional government in Texas. It asserts impeachment was proper, urges voters to reject Ferguson to preserve rule of law over plebiscite.
Telephone operators in Childress strike for higher pay. Ten girls quit, one stays at her desk. Paducah reports five inches of rain in two weeks. Foard County four inches last week. drought relief praised by farmers. Roaring Springs loses eight businesses to fire with minimal insurance. Hardeman County to send forty white men and two Negroes to Camp Travis. four to College Station. three to Austin. Road building machines demonstrat ed county roads bonds approved. highways promised soon.
The report lists American casualties totaling 7,558 since the landing in France, including 7,538 on the French front. It notes 11 officers named among 198 casualties last Sunday, with five of the officers killed.
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that upward of 40 000 men will be required for the United States navy’s next fiscal year. He attached letters from Admiral Benson and Rear Admiral Palmer detailing the need to expand personnel from 87 000 to 148 500 and to fill high grade officer gaps across destroyer chasers, armored cruiser divisions, and superdreadnought fleets.
W. A. White came back Saturday from Electra where he had been working for some time.
Pierce was in Wichita Falls Friday visiting local events and meeting residents, according to an area report.
The Springfield Republican condemns the 4 to 4 Supreme Court ruling annulling the Federal Child Labor Law. It argues the decision harms social reform and economic justice, and notes the court limits Congress power under interstate commerce. The piece urges constitutional evolution via interstate commerce for progress.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness during Mrs. A Allison illness and Bereavement. Wives mothers and sisters honored: Mrs W R Moody Mrs W C Heath Mrs Hattie Hines and A C Nance.
T J McGill Jr went to Wichita Falls on Friday to buy a Buick Light Six. He viewed the vehicle and completed the purchase negotiations during the trip.
The Food Administration asks Americans to eat more beans to spare meat supplies for the army and navy. Beans provide about 22 percent protein, calories comparable to meat, and can substitute meat rather than cereals. Boston leads in usage. farmers are urged to increase acreage as wartime demand rises.
The Liberty Acre plan draws strong interest from Missouri farmers and could spread across the Middle West. The concept sets aside an acre per large farm for cultivation and uses its cash value to fund war relief efforts. Some towns already plant Liberty acres and rural areas may extend the idea to roadside waste land.
Howard Heath of Company K 144th Infantry was at home Saturday and Sunday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs N R Heath.
Mrs. W. A. Powell and her daughter Miss Eleanor of Wanett Oklahoma visited their daughter and sister Mrs. Billy K. Norwood here this week.
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