Fasting Prayer and Voting Age Riddle in Postwar America
A historical column laments prayer as guiding force in U S leadership from Plymouth Rock to Woodrow Wilson. It contrasts presidents with divine guidance and notes a comic flurry over women voters needing to state exact ages, not just “over 21,” per a registrar rule. The piece ends with the question How old are you Madam.
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Plymouth Rock
America
George Washington
Lee
Jackson
Gladstone
Woodrow Wilson
Metropolitan Press
Vernon War on Weeds and Health Drives
The article calls on Vernon residents to cut weeds fight flies and clear disease breeding places declaring health promotion a patriotic duty. It argues sickness weakens wartime effort and urges every able bodied person to act to boost national fighting power and victory.
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Vernon
Stamford Puts Up Near Half Million Bond for Water Works
Stamford votes to float about five hundred thousand dollars in bonds for city improvements led by water supply upgrades amid a two year drought. Officials say the move shows a city with a spirit to build and endure recurring dry spells.
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Stamford
Town Poised to Persevere Through Ongoing Strife
A fragment shows resolve as the community pledges unity to overcome hardship. Leader Iain is referenced as returning in time, with confidence that war will end and the town that forges ahead will prevail.
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Iain
Red Cross Drive Urged To Aid War Casualties
An editorial urges expanding American Red Cross work in France and Flanders, predicting a growing need for aid as U S troops rise to a half million and more. It calls for massive fundraising and volunteer support to provide dressings, beds, doctors, and care for wounded soldiers.
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Bawaili
France
Flanders
Red Cross
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Quota Race Puts Cities in North East on Display
The World reviews oversubscription results across city classes showing Hartford leading five city classes with 20.1 percent and Boston among top large cities. Chicago and New York among quota exceeders. The piece notes regional patterns east of Evansville and the Mason Dixon line, with winners earning honors in a grand rivalry.
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Liberty Lawn Hener
Diliwire
Chicago
Mintenpelis
Leveled
Hartford
Worthind
Holyoke
New Bedford
Springfield
Mauichessver
Waterbury
Evainsville
Ind
Salt Lake City
Tacoma
Savannah
Jacksonville
San Antonio
Touwston
Kort Worth
Dallas
Duluth
Des Moines
Kansas City
Kans
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Mason and Dixon
Alleghanes
New Haven
Fall River
Lowell
Worcester
Providence
New
Washington
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Baltimore
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Notable Dining Experience With Satisfying Service And Value
The text notes couples or larger parties frequenting meals here with quiet tables, while diners consistently praise the food, accurate appointments, and satisfactory service. It also states that the final bill aligns with the meal in quality, offering a dependable dining value.
Examinations for Teachers Certificates Scheduled
Examinations for teachers certificates will be held in Vernon on June 7 and the following Friday and Saturday. The schedule includes Physical Geography, Physiology, Composition, Arithmetic, Literature, Solid Geometry on Friday forenoon. Texas History, Grammar, Descriptive Geography, One Geometry, Psychology, Bookkeeping on Friday afternoon. Spelling, Writing, Methods and Management, Civics, Reading, Chemistry, History, Education on Saturday forenoon. United States History, General History, Agriculture, Algebra, Physics, and Trigonometry on Saturday afternoon.
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Vernon
L.A. Tother
State Department of Education
Vernon Women Named to Texas Christian University Council
Miss Lena Gilbert of Vernon has been elected secretary of the Students' Council at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. The honor reflects her popularity among students. Other Vernon girls at TCU include Annal Jo Pendleton Thelma Smith with Minith planning to attend summer school at the university.
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Lena Gilbert
Vernon
Vexas Christia University At
Fort Worth
Annal Jo Pendleton
Thelma Smith
Minith
Vernon Chapter Elects Royal Arch Masons Officers
Vernon Chapter No. 11 Royal Arch Masons elected officers Friday night led by Cy Long as High Priest and R. Pink ton as King. D. J. Link Jr. was Scribe, J. L. Witty Secretary, Frank Manin Treasurer. Installation set for the next regular meeting on the fourth Friday night in April.
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Vernon
Royal Arch Masons
Cy Long
R. Pinkton
D. J. Link, Jr
J. L. Witty
Frank Manin
Notice to Contractors and Public on wage scale rise
Notice from Local 1L106 U B C of Bo-Stc announcing a wage scale increase from S4.50 to 86.00 per s hour day starting July 1 in Quis. Signed by J Muller president and Wayne Imel secretary.
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II. J. Muller
Wayne Imel
U. B.C
Davidson's Move to Mineral Wells Stirs Local Visit Claim
J. 1. Davidson announces relocation to Mineral Wells while denying abandonment of Wilbarger county. He explains he will manage Mineral Wells business interests yet plans to visit friends here. He insists farming is not his aim and will return to the area.
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J. 1. Davidson
Wilbarger County
Mr. Davidson
Pickles Auction Aids WCO and Red Cross
At Bugsevifle Saturday afternoon a jar of pickles auctioned for 22.00 to benefit the WCO and the Red Cross. Guesses sold at 25 cents each. The pickles were offered by Mrs J Py irk.
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Red Cross
Bugsevifle
Rayland Man Returns From Auto School in Vernon
DeWitt Edwards of Rayland traveled home Saturday from Vernon en route from Kansas City where he studied automobile mechanics. He notes the school he attended has about 3000 army men studying there.
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Rayland Bay
DeWitt Edwards
Rayland
Vernon
Kausaus City
Edw
SOO Army
Red Cross buys cloth cutting machine for county needs
The local Red Cross chapter announced arrival of a cutting machine costing 125 dollars. Weighing about nine pounds it cuts one bolt of cloth in three minutes and can trim hospital garments and dressings. Mars. C. T. Warlick leads the project as the machine eliminates several cutting tasks, freeing women for folding and other duties.
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Red Cross
Mars
Pargo Plans Day of Prayer Across Churches
Parish observers announce Thursday as a day of fasting and prayer with 11 o clock Methodist services and open attendance. Rev Carroll to preach at 10 o clock Baptist church in observance of President Wilson's proclamation and services will run all day at both churches to gather worshippers.
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Methodist
Baptist
Stray or stolen animal alert and hay for sale
Mr and Mrs Rh P Price of Thalia were ther non on business Saturday. If you have found anything or knew of a strayed or stolen animal phone J R Renfro No 64. Alfalfa hay $3 per ton at Trevathans.
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Rh. PY. Price of
Thalia
Thernon
J. R. Renfro
Marion Holcomb
Nancy, Ky
Thedford
Vernon Visit by Perues of Dalkis
Perues of Dalkis spent Sunday and Monday in Vernon visiting his sister Mrs. C F Basham. Exire good bread at Frevathan's. Tt.
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Perues of
Dalkis
Vernon
Exire
Frevathan’s. Tt
Preach by Rev W F Galbreath at Vernon Presbyterian
Rev W F Galbreath of Oak Clit Dallas will preach at the Federated Presbyterian Church in Vernon Sunday morning and night. Officials hope the full church attend to consider extending him a call after his field visit.
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W. F. Galbreath
Oak Chit
Dallas
Vernon
Oak Clit
Federated Presbyterian Church
Pendleton Joins Army at Fort Riley Kans
Jasper Pendleton formerly of Altus Oklahoma dies while employed at the First National Bank. He has gone to Fort Riley Kansas where he enlisted as a married man. Pendleton is nephew of Joe Pendleton and brother of Clifford Pendleton of this city. Professor Knox Kinard visited Lufkin and returned today. Aubrey Beckett left for Tawie to attend a business college. Extra good bread at Trevathan's.
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Jasper Pendleton
Wr. Riley
Kans
Altus
Okla
Fort Riley
Kansas
Mr. Pendleton
Joe Pendleton
Clifford Pendleton
Knox Kinard
Lufkin
Quanah
Eall
Dr A P Howard Confined By Illness Last Week
Dr A P Howard was confined to his home due to illness last week. Alfalf a hay priced at $35 a ton at Trevathan's.
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A. P. Howard
Alfelfa Hay
Trevathan’s
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Texas
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The
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T. M. Vperweson
Ady. Tu
Trevathrun’s
White Rose Cafe
Gilbert
Vernon Girk
Student's Council At
Chris
Royal Arch Masons Elect
Dar of Pickles
Psirva
Trevathian’s
Main ST
Tex
Vernon, Texas
RED Cross Machine
O. T. Warlick
Pargo
Aubrey Beckett
Sutgriday
Tawie
Collen E
Xtra
Trevathan’s. Lt
Joniee
Quy
J. C. Pendldpon & Son Drug CO
Pendleton & Son
Kester Art Co
Waggoner National Tank
Uncle Dick Kelly
Cc. S. McColloch
General Insurance
Frank E. Murchison
Herring Bank Bldg
Rey
Amrou
Giaranton
Empire Laundry
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