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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1918
Page
4
Vernon Record announces semi weekly editions published by Nichols Brown & Company. Subscribers are urged to provide both old and new addresses for prompt delivery. Paper details Vernon Texas date March 1 1918 and postal class information.
A county drive reports the most inviting farms have trees in the yard while barren plots without shade look desolate. Locusts cottonwood and evergreens enhance beauty wind protection and property value.
Farmers who held wheat back expecting higher 1918 prices react to the President's decree setting wheat at the same level as 1917. The piece argues patriotism and fair sharing of war burdens call for restraint on profits, noting workers and business alike face wartime sacrifices.
The legislative investigating committee endorses a budget approach to manage state finances noting its potential to solve fiscal troubles yet warns that success hinges on careful study and strong attention, as the Texas Legislature has seldom shown constructive action.
Wichita county moves to award a contract for four highways. The article notes Wilbarger’s east neighbor faces nearly one million dollars for permanent roads, with Tulsa mentioned in context.
County in Oklahoma votes 1.75 million dollars for road improvements while Buchanan County Missouri approves a 2.0 million dollar bond issue. The piece argues road investment pays and cites George Hill’s transportation view that roads outpace rail, noting highways reduce isolation and boost progress.
Reprinted in Congress, a Prussian girl Katie Hamel writes of German war zeal and racial hierarchy. She claims Germans are superior, mocks Swiss and other peoples, and touts Prussian culture and divine mission, ending with a pledge of loyalty to Germany.
Washington reports a multi wave system from March 1 to 14 bringing severe storms, heavy precipitation and cold spells. Moon and planets align to intensify the disturbance. Pacific slope bears the brunt while eastern regions see moderate weather later. Farmers urged to plan farm work and sow oats south of latitude 40 for better yields and prices.
The article argues American farmers should expand pork beef mutton milk butter eggs and poultry production to avert shortages and high prices during wartime. It stresses animal foods are essential for health and efficiency and warns against relying on others while wartime hunger looms in Europe.
The Farm & Ranch note urges farmers to maximize food production for the world with a surplus for sale while acknowledging potential transport and production limits. It argues for practical steps toward independence in food, emphasizing a shift toward grain and feed crops and safer farming amid uncertain war years.
Albert Thomas credits President Wilson with shaping war aims and morale, arguing that U S ideals and moral leadership energize fighters and unsettle autocracy. He stresses that words backed by purpose behind American life and dollars drive the war effort more than force alone.
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