April Shipbuilding Milestone Tops U S Record
American shipyards launched 32 ships in April, the most in U S history, with 10 000 ton steel vessels and 2 000 ton wooden ships. The nation must double its monthly output to reach 6 million tons and 8 million tons for the year. A port and harbor improvement commission, led by Edward I Carry, will ready ports for the steady stream of vessels. Members include Ben Winchell S N Felton Capt A C Hodgson Edwin I Gay George S Dearborn and J A Rossiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward I. Carry
The
Shipping Board
Ben BE. Winchell
Railway Administration
S. N. Felton
War Department
A. C. Hodgson
Navy
Edwin
Moon Sells for Red Cross at Neb Novelty Auction
The Tekamah event raised over 830000 for the Red Cross with items including a moon at 200 dollars a farmer’s whistle 300 dollars and a star spangled banner sale at 1000 dollars. Geese sold for 50 dollars and hog shipments from Omaha contributed toward the fundraising total in two months exceeding 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sus City
Oakland
Neb
Red Cross
Omaha
Doschee's German Syrup Promises Cough Relief
Doschee's German Syrup is advertised to quiet coughs and soothe throat and lung inflammation. It claims to ease bronchial irritation and improve sleep, with 52 years of American manufacture and use in lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis. Sold by T M Ferguson.
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America
T. M. Fergeson
Adv
Rainfall totals: a quarter inch across county
About one fourth inch of rain fell last night and this morning with heavier showers southeast of Vernon. Clouds to the southwest and northeast indicated widespread precipitation across parts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Parental Resemblance Quarrel Like Mother and Children
A mother questions why her daughter Bettie and son Sammie argue so much. Bettie replies she takes after the mother, while Sammie resembles the father. The Odda News recounts a domestic moment highlighting family resemblance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie
Sammie
Vernon Record and Kansas City Weekly Star Year in Review
One year summary from Vernon Record and Kansas City Weekly Star highlighting Si figures and notable events across both papers. Includes business, community, and regional notes with a focus on year’s outcomes and trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Record
Kansas City
Parrish Visits Vernon in Congressional Campaign Drive
Hon. Lucian W. Parrish of Henrietta traveled to Vernon yesterday to promote his candidacy for Congress. He met local supporters and spoke about his campaign platform and goals in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian W. Parrish
Henrietta
Vernon
Congress
Guests offered free meals at headquarters during stay
The notice invites guests to make the venue their head quarters for food during their stay. It promises first class food, perfectly cooked, courteous service, and full attention to needs with a bill free from any suspicion of overcharging.
Unable To Work Seven Years Says Mr Rainey
Samuel L. Rainey of 1450 East Texas Street ML Paso Texas says he was laid up for seven years with a confusing illness. After trying many medicines and suffering great pain and nervous distress he found Tanlac and reports weight gain improved appetite sleep and nerves. Tanlac is sold by local dealers in Harrold Vernon and Odell. Grady Whittington visits from Camp Bowie to spend time with his parents.
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Samuel L. Rainey
East
Texas Street
Paso
Texas
Tanlac Os
Harrold
Wilson Drug Company
Oklivnson
Reinewater & Stuk
Odell
Weekly Star Classified and Local Notes
OK listing seeks hog buyers in Texas with contact by Clais L. Greene at Oklainton. Phillips of Chillicothe reports Vernon conflict. Chillicothe Chautauqua set to begin May 25. Mrs. G W Backus to attend Clarendon College graduation where son Bryan graduates. Mrs KE Metiveh returns from Canyon visiting daughter at State Normal School.
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T. BE. Phillips
Vernon
KE. L. Metiveh
Canyon
The
State Normal School
Local Announcements for Thirteenth District Elections
The notice lists candidates for Por Congress Thirteenth District and state offices. Names include Cecil Storey Wilbarger County and R J Stemplepon Collingsworth County for Congress and State Senate, with several county posts such as Sheriff Treasurer Clerk and Commissioners across Collingsworth, Wilbarger, Beard, and Moard counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cecil Storey
Wilbarger County
R. J. Stempliepon
Collingsworth County
Bell
Beard County
Dade
Wiley C. Thsdale
Moard County
J. A. Nabers
Wilbarger Co
Cocke
Pax
COBB
N. BP. Whith Side
M. Blair
W. W. Gilbery
A. Hood
Big Concrete Sulp A Success On Trial Voyage
The 7,900-ton steamer Waith, the largest concrete ship, built by San Francisco Shipbuilding Co, completed a successful trial trip from the Golden Gate at over eleven knots. Engines installed in forty four days set a local record, paving the way for three more ships at Redwood City. Mr and Mrs GC Dale of Chitto and Vernon visit their son J Dale.
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Waith
San Francisco Shipbuilding Company
Golden Gate
Faith
Redwood City
San Francisco
Dale of
Chitcothe
Son
J. Dale
Vernon
Mrs. Storey and daughter travel to Decatur for a visit
Mrs. Cecil Storey and her daughter left for Decatur yesterday to spend a few days. The notice mentions first class photting Cotton Seed for sale by the bushel or in sacks with pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Storey
Decatur
Chillicothe
Clergyman and Family Attend Chirendon College Graduation
Rev and Mrs WH Long and family depart for Clarendon to attend Chirendon College graduation exercises. Prentiss Log is a senior and graduates this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. M. Long
Clarendon
Chirendon College
Prentiss Log
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Catarrh
The advertisement argues catarrh is a constitutional issue, not local, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine from S J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a cure taken internally via the blood. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case it cannot cure and urges sending for circulars and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
S. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Te. Hall
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United States
Farmer
Nebraska
Tion
Tekamah
Ian
Doschee’s
Papa
Omiha News
Kustauran
White Rose Cafe
Mr. Rainey
Tanlae
Grady Whittington
Camp Bowie
Mir
J. A. Whittington
Oklainton
Clais L. Greene
Ady
G. W. Backus
Chirendon
Clarendon College
Bryan
Homer Hh, Byrne
J. W. Huntley
Por
Miss Verna Lucky
J. W. Brock
J. N. Pulocher
L. A. Hollar
J. L. Bryant
Hb. Wood
TJ. Gripes
Precimuet
Rex Boyd Bor Ee
SR. Pinkston
Nick Thome
Baresin
Dune 1
Bee B. H. Lewis
Edetto
Robert ‘J. Wilson
Shamburger’s
J. N. Johnson
West Texas Street
Rok
Frank Mann
Lip
Jersey
W. M. Mc- Caleb
May O
Bop
Southwest
C. A. Richie
Bott
Harry Filetoher
Chen
Creager
Oklainion
Pex
Deel P
Wn, Stokes
Itp
Barcain
L. Green
A. Johnson
Thatia
Hawk Fies
Seo Mes
Mathie We
Beana Street
Central School
Rostoftive
A.D. Thompson
S. Huddleston
Electramind
Wichita Palls
J. PW. Falls
Blacburger Lumber Company
Electra
Pox
Oklwinton
Pexas
Clois L. Greene
Gash Grocery
California
J. A. Puckett & Son
Justice Court
Sta. Wilberger County
State of Texas
Simmonds
Deis
W. Ti Pose
Pothert Wilburger County
W. U Does
Pothert
W. A Poes
Satiety A
Justice Court of
Tmrecinet
J. Younus & Company
Agalnet
A. D. Tits
Prindighe
Precinet No
Sia
Witharger County
Tesas
Profess
J. VM. Newman Masseur
Irown College
Staith
Wall
Mietto
Kirschbaum
Kirsehbaum Tomex
Leonard Shaw
Dean
Panama
H. F. McKibbin
Dr. H. J. Reger
Waggoner Natt Bank
E. B. Jones
Melronald Livery Harn
Madden & Clark
North Main
Howard & Lewis
Draymen
Roy Ware
J. G. Sherman
Waggoner National Building
Sherrill
Verres
George Iilack
George
G. W. Richardson
West Texas
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