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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record notes publication as semi weekly issued on Tuesdays and Fridays. It lists Nichols Brown & Company as publishers and provides mailing status under an 1879 act, with subscription rates and a notice on address changes for prompt delivery.
The piece extols vision as a driving force behind Columbus Pilgrims Lincoln Edison and Wilson and cites young Kenneth McClure’s Missouri corn yield as proof. It urges Wilbarger County residents to preserve and pursue vision to lead beyond today.
The article notes requests for a better opening date than April 6, the war entry anniversary, after two oversubscribed Liberty Loans. It cites Wilbarger county bank deposits holding steady despite nearly $500,000 in bonds purchased. It reflects on casualty lists and Russia's turmoil, urging continuing public support with fortunes and lives to make the world safe for democracy.
Charles Holden was given a four year penitentiary term for killing a deputy sheriff. The case details show a fatal shooting tied to a law enforcement officer and resulted in a prison sentence.
Grover Fulkerson recalls a Norman incident when sheriff deputies tried to search his car for whiskey last summer. The piece notes few killers face the gallows and argues law enforcement failures may prompt harsher penalties or even revolution amid the Holden case near Altus and Deputy Sheriff Coffey’s death.
A clipped note extols home gardening for lower living costs and healthful activity while laments Mr. Hoover’s cockerel policy. It mutters about patriotism like a bullfrog and jokes about spring fashion shows with real live models.
A Mississippi planter urges neighbors to diversify soil use and grow feed crops despite high cotton prices. He cautions the war may last years and foreign markets may stay closed, noting food and feed crops could fetch good prices while cotton profits lag. Bourland attends Fort Worth stock show. local ads note hat and shoe dyes at Ferge son Drug Co.
West Vernon reports a large honor roll for the sixth month across grades from first to ninth, led by Everett Cook in the primary and Elmer Hise in the senior room with high averages. The article notes improved attendance, new swings for younger students, a Victrola concert, and Red Cross auxiliary activity at the school with 600 surgical dressings completed.
Yard sale notice offers two cars of wood at eight dollars per ton cut in blocks to close out for the season. Location not specified. Seller TL Sto Pn may indicate initials.
A Pendleton's stock note advertises Victor Records and a varied assortment of numbers for sale. The item list hints at a broad catalog, inviting shoppers to listen and purchase.
J R Renfro reports 15 2te carload of bran and shorts on hand from J A Puckett and Son with phone contact 255.
Plainview, March 5. A school pie supper raised 17.20 for library support and growth. Local items note Leo Roberts birthdays, mumps illnesses, staff changes, and community events including a social at J B Ham's and a dinner by Mrs. Riddle. Several residents moved or resigned from positions. a San Antonio training camp report is also included.
One line announces a sale at the barn one mile southwest of Vernon from the Winds O I C boars of the J I Davidson herd priced at 5 dollars. Another item states Asa Coan left Friday for Mountain Colorado to be with his ill wife at their daughter Mrs Storey in Vernon. she is able to sit up.
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