Co operation with town and county highlighted
President W B Bizzell of the State Agricultural College urged greater farmer town and county cooperation at the Texas Press Association in Fort Worth. He noted farmers are often overlooked yet vital to Vernon Wilbarger county trade and prosperity, citing 100 percent Vernon Chamber of Commerce membership as an example and urging joint efforts on Liberty Loan, Red Cross, labor, and marketing challenges.
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W. B. Bizzell
State Agricultural College
Texas Press Association
Fort Worth
Bizzell
Wilbarger
Chamber of Commerce
Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Vernon
Liberty
Red Cross
Freight and Passenger Rates Seen Rising Says Washington Dispatch
Washington dispatches warn that freight and passenger rates will rise due to higher railroad operating costs led by wage increases. The Adamson eight hour law is noted as a contributing factor and sparks debate over responsibility for the added burden and public opinion on labor demands.
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Washington
Freight rate hikes burden households nationwide
The text warns that rising freight rates will raise living costs for every American, not just large shippers. Workers are urged to blame greedy, highly paid peers rather than wage earners alone, as life expenses climb due to the new charges.
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America
Atrocity Claims Could Reflect German War Policy
The piece argues against excuses for German wartime brutality and states that atrocities in Belgium and elsewhere were government policy, not isolated acts. It asserts that the Nazi-like approach blanketed soldiers' actions and condemns those who doubt German crimes as ignorant.
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Europe
Belgium
France
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Drafting Vacant Lots in Wartime for Food Production
The author argues food is essential to war effort beyond men and money. Vacant Vernon lots breed weeds and illness, aiding the enemy by weakening defense. Vacant land should be drafted into national service to boost production, alongside pursuing slackers everywhere.
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Vernon
Shipping milestone announced for 1 108 621 tons
Announcement reports a cumulative shipment total of 1 108 621 tons. The brief notes progress in maritime trading and highlights the scale of goods moved by sea. No further context or entities are provided in the readable text.
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel in Town
Every druggist reports declining calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. Local pharmacists guarantee the remedy, priced cheaply in a large bottle, with a money back promise if it fails to ease liver sluggishness and constipation. The vegetable formula is said to be safe for children and adults and does not cause the next day sickness.
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Dodson
Foster's Weather Bulletin forecasts widespread disturbances and warming trends
The bulletin predicts continental disturbances May 17 to 21 and 24 to 27 with warm waves May 16 to 20 and 22 to 26 and cool waves May 19 to 25 and 25 to June 2. Temperatures peak near May 19 then fall, with northern frosts by May 28. Rain concentrates from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, rising in the south Atlantic states, and a major change in crop weather is expected the first week of June.
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Washington, I, C
Continent
Tures
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Rockies
Vancouver
Pacific
Plains
Tennessee
Newfoundland
West
Gulf, Middle
Mississippi
South Atlantic
Qian
Democratic ship program drives war effort progress
The piece lauds U S government work under the Shipping Board and Secretary Baker noting more than 500 000 American troops already sent to France. It cites 159 vessels built and delivered and 46 wooden ships launched awaiting boilers and machinery. It predicts 1 000 000 American soldiers on the front by September and asserts resolve to defeat militarism.
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United States
Shipping Board
Baker
France
America
Miss Jelumie Lee Camp Returns From Cousin Visit
Miss Jelumie Lee Camp returns to Burkburnett from a visit with her cousin B C Bennett. She is accompanied by Robert Bennett.
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Jelumie Lee Camp
B.C. Bennett
Burkburnett
Robert Bennett
Mrs Elv Henry Visits Brother In Ill Health
Mrs. Elv Henry arrived from Dallas on Wednesday morning to be with her brother Euelid Renfro who is reported very sick.
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Elv. Henry
Dallas
Euelid Renfro
What Are You Doing To Aid The War Effort At Home
A wartime appeal urges Americans to support the troops overseas by backing the war effort at home. The message asks readers to measure their commitment by actions, not words, and to contribute fully to the national cause even if they cannot be on the front lines.
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Prince
Patriot vigor vs. sham soldiers across war fronts
The piece defends staff officers branded as slickers by Congress, arguing thousands in the War Department’s Bureau of Relief and other branches sought foreign service and opposed desk life. It notes officers, young and old, pressed for overseas duty as American and Allied forces surge to the front.
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Congress
Army
Washington
War Department
Foreign Services
Services at Church of Christ to Preach by Elder Speck
Elder A. P. Speck of Abilene will preach at the Church of Christ on Sunday, delivering a local sermon service.
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Church of Christ
A. P. Speck
Abilene
Judge Wiley C. Tisdale Visits Vernon for District Judge Bid
Vernon hosted Wiley C. Tisdale as he seeks the District Judge seat. The Poard comity judge appeared yesterday to rally support and meet voters.
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Wiley C. Tisdale
Poard Comity
Vernon
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Nichols, Brown & Company Publishers
Texas
Countiny
Foster
W. ©. Foster
Colle
E. L. Witty & Co
Hotel Vernon
F. O. B. Chillicothe
Chillicothe Cotton Oil Company
General Insurance
Frank E. Murchison
Herring Bank
Trousseau
The
Baltimore Sun
Prante
Service
Puldie Oil Plain
New York World
Flanders
Worhem
Herring National Bank
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