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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
4
Semi weekly issue dated Tuesdays and Fridays from Nichols Brown & Company publishers. The notice states distribution through Vernon Texas post office as second class mail matter under Act of Congress March 3 1879.
In Texas a proposed law shifts from plurality to majority nominations, with critics noting past elections in Wilbarger County show winners with only a fifth of the vote. Supporters praise the double primary as saving time and money, while acknowledging weathered war conditions alter cotton reliance and promote peanut cultivation with fiveacre prize incentives.
City leaders push experiments on a fallow tract to unlock a vast water supply and designate a site for a future city park. Officials elected next month should seriously consider funding this effort as current shallow wells fail to meet summer needs.
The Chamber of Commerce lends encouragement to farmers to plant peanuts, arguing the crop brings prosperity to regions previously less favored by soil quality and agricultural potential.
The article argues that government control will cut duplicative costs by unifying operations across railroads. It notes savings from eliminating parallel freight and passenger staffs and warns that long term government management will raise costs via overhead, reduced initiative, and more red tape.
The committee on Revolutions of Ver non Camp No 145 memorializes Sovereign Gilbert Resolved who died, noting his faithful service and influence. The camp mourns his loss and extends sympathy to his family while affirming to remember his wisdom and dedication as a member.
Washington D C March 22 Last bulletin predicts disturbances crossing the continent March 24 to 28 and April 1 to 5 with warm waves March 28 to April 4 and cool waves March 26 to April 8 Most rain expected in eastern and southern sections crop weather generally favorable for farming operations Storms will be severe but not dangerous rainfall below normal overall sow oats and other early crops east of the Rockies near latitude 40 Vancouver near April 6 will see warming temperatures across the Pacific slope Rockies crest by April 7 plains by April 8 meridian 90 Great Lakes and Ohio Tennessee valleys eastern sections near Newfoundland by April 11 A storm wave follows a warm wave and a cool wave lags behind bringing higher temperatures then a cold frost risk Less rain overall but fair crop weather anticipated early in March storms March 9 over, solar system noted as complex forecasts fit average farm lands but vary by terrain Communication notes on letters require stamped return envelopes Rainfall in April expected fair eastern and southern sections with moisture from last Fall affecting April crops conditions favorable for planting
A committee expresses deep sympathy for the bereaved family noting a vacancy left by the deceased. They hope the loss may be overruled for good by divine will and urge submission to the creator. Copies of the resolutions are to be filed, sent to the home paper, and delivered to the family.
Tolbert junior boys edged Oklaunion 20 to 17 in a hard fought contest. The win advances Tolbert and Oklaunion in preliminaries for the interscholastic games set for Vernon next Friday and Saturday.
EK Culberhouse will leave the City Barber Shop tomorrow night to move to the Kincheloe place west of Vernon. He departs to start farm life and leave barbering behind.
Rev W T L Rouse pastor of First Baptist Church will start a sermon series Sunday evening titled Men of The Bible The first talk focuses on Noah The Navigator and will conclude with baptism after the service.
The ad proclaims low rent and small operating costs, offering 25 percent savings on furniture rugs stoves and refrigerators at The Everything Store.
Realty listing notes J. R. Renfro handles hardware and lumber and offers houses and lots for sale with details available on request. The brief item emphasizes Renfro as the contact point for property and building materials in the local market.
Miss Winnie Tennyson arrives home from Southern Methodist University in Dallas to spend a few days before the spring term opens. Tell your neighbors that she is back and well.
The ad promises cost savings by hiring workers at any price the buyer is willing to pay. It emphasizes a broad assortment and a focus on low costs.
Mrs. L G Hamilton returned from Waco as Rebekah Assembly representative. She visited Camp Bowie and Camp McArthur. Wm Cameron Co life Mrs Lynn ill for several days. A five dollar reward is offered for trespass conviction on lands in Wilbarger County.
The White Garage advertises car washing and greasing to prepare vehicles for spring use, inviting customers to bring in their cars for thorough greasing and upkeep.
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