War Savings Stamps Emphasis Boosts Local Bond Reinvestment
County Chairman N R Heath reports a War Loan Organization bulletin showing May 16 pay day in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District with interest of 1 552 827 59 dollars on Liberty Second Issue bonds. Officials urge reinvesting coupons in War Savings and Thrift stamps to both build savings and support national prosperity.
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N. R. Heath
War Loan Organization
Federal Reserve District
Heath
Vernon
J. W. Townsend
Mr. Townsend
W. S
Vernon merchants unveil bale of bargains and notices
Vernon shoppers read ads for Trevathan closing sale and Brown s grocery deals on Crisco and shortening. Local figures Mr H F McKibbin and Miss Nelle visit Mineral Wells while Judge and Mrs Berry return from there. P G Givens arrives for extended Vernon visit. long time local grocer Sebastinn Givens remembered.
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H. F. McKibbin
Miss Nelle
P. G. Givens
Santa Anna
Calif
Vernon
Mmes
R. D. Shive
J. S. Sewell
Mr. Givens
Banquet Highlights Methodist Women Missionary Centenary
Nearly 200 attendees at the basement banquet of Vernon’s Methodist Church heard talks on the Centenary Mission, Asia and Europe, and prayer as key to outreach. Judge W D Berry hosted as toastmaster while Geo W Backus urged Vernon to contribute to a $55,000,000 Southern Methodist effort and strengthen seven mission fields. Mrs S E Trevathan spoke on women’s role, devotion and service in the centenary plan. Rev Henry F Brooks called for rapid, global missionary work beginning at midnight with millions joining the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McNeely
France
First Methodist
Vernon
Adv
Methodist Church
Missionary Societies
W. D. Berry
Geo. W. Backus
Mr. Backus
Hurpepe
Southern Methodist Church
E. Trevathan
Asia
Europe
Henry F. Brooks
Key Brooks
Hirch
Brooks
M. Phelan
Calotabs New Calomel Promoted By Doctors
Doctors hail Calotabs as the refined form of calomel now free of its hazards. The ad claims Calotabs cleanse the liver stomach and kidneys and purify the blood with no nausea or salivation. One tablet at bedtime is enough and next morning the user feels fine with appetite restored. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents with druggist guarantee.
Local notices and ads mention performers and Nashville items
A fragment lists piano solo by Miss Mildred Young and songs by Mrs P W Hendrix with readings by Miss Texas Coffee and others. It notes J B Love of Memphis in business and selling City Bakery, plus farm and feed ads promising guaranteed results in chicken feed and chowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Young
J. B. Love
Memphis
Mr. Love
Ernest Matthews Visits From Caddo Texas
Ernest Matthews arrives from Caddo Texas with his parents Mr and Mrs D C Matthews for a short visit. He plans to return tomorrow and speaks highly of opportunities in the Caddo district.
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Ernest Matthews
Caddo
Texas
D.C. Matthews
Ernest
Trevathan's Closing Out Sale Adyg and Clance Ady
Mr and Mrs D F Clance announce a closing out sale two miles west of Vernion on Tuesday May 18 a girl delivery. Kerosene priced by the barrel at 10 cents. Brown's Ady promises full service and goods. Bargdoll Stanley phone 88 and 82. Oil by the barrel 10 cents. We are conveniently located and seek your business.
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Korn
D. F. Clance
Vernion
Brown's
Ady
Brown's Adg Car Sale Teaser At Ten Cents A Barrel
Ad copy fragment notes 10 cent price per barrel and claims of best car and convenient location for filling ness. Mentions Brown's and an ad section marker 35-2te.
Rich-Tone promised to energize workers and nerves
An advertisement extols Rich-Tone as a tonic that builds energy, restores appetite, promotes restful sleep, and steadies nerves. It targets able men and urges prompt use, claiming benefits for health and productivity. The product is priced at 1.00 per bottle and sold by T. M. Ferguson Drug Co.
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Rich-Tone
T. M. Fergeson Drug CQ
Gilmer Doctor Visits Vernon Friends on Business
De H J Childress of Gilmer is in Vernon visiting Dr A P Howard to attend to business matters while Natalie Rogers of Quanah visits her friend Mrs Emory Rhoads in Vernon.
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de. H. J. Childress
Gilmer
Vernon
A. P. Howard
Natalie Rogers
Quanah
Emory Rhoads
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Schumacher
W. H. Clayton
Dill, Okla
Vernon En Roeute
San Antonio
Mr. Clayton
Mrs. A. Allison
Mineral Wells
Crisco
Church
Kramer Studio
N. R. Tisdal
Thalia
Mr. Visdal
Adylie
Bargdoll & Stanley
Ste
Bea
Texas Public Service Company
DE Soto
Japalac
Swartwood & Company
Singer
Balance Bros
E. M. Leutwyler
Paige
Maxwell
Works Auto & Supply CO
Vernon, Texas
W. W. Kerr
Trevathan’s Gash Store
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