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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
4
The U.S. Department of Labor calls for increased advertising by merchants and manufacturers to sustain national prosperity and create jobs for returning servicemen. It argues advertising informs consumers, aids value, and has driven innovations from telegraph to sanitation while spreading ideas across churches and religious groups.
The piece argues for higher salaries for teachers at all levels, noting underpaid professors and the need to attract and retain quality educators. It credits Vernon for a large superintendent salary and predicts a material raise for teachers who keep schools efficient.
Italy refuses to sign a proposed peace agreement as President Wilson faces a stalemate. Fiume dispute threatens a serious diplomatic crisis within the League and raises tensions over territorial terms.
The article discusses how a test of League power could decide the League’s fate, noting Italy’s possible break with allies risks. It argues Italy may yield to avoid jeopardizing supplies and credits the United States, France and England with decisive influence. It suggests Italy will protest first but likely concede to avoid economic and military penalties.
The writer urges Wilbar county farmers to coordinate gopher trapping to curb damage to alfalfa and other crops. Extermination costs are minimal and progress echoes past successful team efforts in conservation, Liberty bonds, and reducing cotton acreage.
Mrs. Lloyd was elected president of the Culture Club Tuesday afternoon. Other officers chosen include Mrs. May as first vice president Abrs. Long as second vice president Mrs. Greever as secretary treasurer and Mrs. Jobhnsen as parliamentarian. The meeting was hosted by Mrs. Rob inson. The lesson covered biography and history with refreshments served.
Mrs. D. R. Taster completed a two week trip visiting Waco Mineral Wells Gatesville and Fort Worth. Her daughter Miss Margaret Taylor accompanied her and returned with her mother on the journey.
May 2 forecast from Foster predicts a warm wave crossing the continent May 2 to 6 with above normal temperatures and below average rainfall, followed by storm and cool waves around May 8 and 15. Storms intensify toward May 15 with potential frosts extending south, and the balance of May to show warmer trends and extreme weather.
Trains on the M K and P Railway between Frederick and Wichita Falls were rerouted via Vernon on Tuesday and Wednesday due to high Red River water. Two trains each way used Frisco and Fort Worth and Denver tracks. by midweek only one train each way was detoured. Burkburnett bridge was washed out and unloaded oil tanks were used to steady the structure. River levels were still high after last night’s train, with further rise expected.
Lightning caused telephones to fail in parts of town last night. The Texas Public Service Company notes fuse burns and minor plant damage. Five eighths of an inch of rain fell, splitting farmers on whether the rain helps wheat by rust control or harms grain requirements.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company notified patrons that business telephones will cost 83.50 a month starting yesterday, up from 3.00. The $2.00 monthly rate for special residential lines remains unchanged due to higher material costs and increased employee pay.
R and R Coffee operates in Electra on Wednesday. White Leaf Flour priced at 6.25. Trevathan’s listed. Dr M A Battendert made a business trip to Electra on Wednesday. Deans previewes open tomorrow. Health tip urges rest. call Walter Ladd if no transport. Highest prices paid for second hand furniture by A C Hahn, North Main Street, ady 26-ife.
A brief classified note promises a free loan and promotes the Eastman line Kramer Studio as available for purchase from Ady. The fragment hints at a sales pitch and a shop offering.
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