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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
4
Pribers seek a shift in advertising emphasis to balance old and low ads for quicker service. The note underscores desires for prompt attention to ad submissions and stresses timeliness in response from the paper.
Citizens acknowledge that a raise for teachers is not matched by living cost rises. The school board seeks more funds and property tax increases to support education. The town boasts high quality schools and a willingness to fund them if valuations rise.
The article discusses a worldwide church fundraising plan aiming to gather 35 million dollars for a broad Christian campaign led by the Presbyterian and Baptist denominations. It notes the Crusade aims to improve global welfare, with emphasis on leadership and spiritual renewal during wartime, and mentions Governor Hobby's support for soldier voting rights and legislative actions.
Sergeant McGhee arrives in Monte with a discharge from duty tied to a Wisconsin service unit. The fragment notes his father Joy J. P. McGhee and mentions a sergeant Goo McGiere, implying official military movement or departure details though the text is garbled.
Mrs L A Heddleston of Honey community sold a Duroc Jersey porker for eighty dollars at the Fort Worth markets. The pig was entered in the Site Mair event last year and won a prize. the same runner has bought another pig this year, claiming it will contend for the award.
Six cars were sold by Napier Bros Ford Agency in a local auto trade report. The notes mention various dealers and hardware firms in a busy marketplace, with multiple vague references to cars and sales activity.
Notice directs every person engaged in selling stocks bonds and other securities for others to pay a yearly special tax. It cites Treasury Department rulings and penalties for failure to file and remit. The notice lists officials including We FP Whaley and Carter at Wichita Falls.
Local notice describes W. J. Stewart operating a free employment bureau inviting job seekers to call for assistance. It notes no charge and lists various names and places including Mr. Spewat and references travel and visits by residents such as Ray and Mrs. A. BR. Taylor along with others visiting Vernon and Mineral Wells.
A person named Mies dulimie Mallow returned to Pallas to reswine for ards Hiat baelites cotlese and made a final jug visit to her parents Mr and Mrs Bi Millow in Vernon for several days.
Guyer May 10 special correspondence notes Sunday School attendance, a prayer meeting, and a planned address by Watts at the church. Mentions visits from Iris Kinny, Miss Kin edy returning as former primary teacher, and several residents traveling to nearby towns. Also references local play, notable travelers, and business mentions with local stores and phone numbers.
A large portion of Nogtish High School students earned exemption from final exams in mathematics latin history and commercial subjects due to high yearly grades. Named exempt students across subjects include Mildred McLarty Shirley McLarty Daisy Jones Thelma Sherrill Mildred Young Cleo Bowers Daisy Pelle Bryant Hedy Klingler Alice Lane Madelene Lane Nan McGhee Blanche Meharty Geraldine Parker and others.
The Everything Store touts low prices to move rugs with a third shipment since April and invites customers to view new patterns at big savings. The ad notes a birth in Vernon area, offers free Kodak loan, and mentions Bastian tine at Kramer Studio Ady, 50-tfe.
A vintage ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe remedy for kidney liver bladder and stomach troubles. It claims the oil cleanses kidneys restores vigor and urges daily three to four capsules with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Local ad lists lawn mowers garden hoes and other garden tools including lawn sprinklers from Herring Bennett Lumber Co Adv 35 2te.
Dan Sumner of the Grubbs Vocational School at Arlington spent the weekend with his home folks in Vernon. His visit highlighted family ties and a return to familiar surroundings.
Bargdoll and Stanley advertise boats, phones S82 and 8s, with contact details for a likely sale or listing. The brief notice references Ady and O1-tite.
Mike Wilkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilkinson, has returned home following his discharge from military service.
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