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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

7

Would Be Legislator J Tom Haynes Seeks 104 District Seat

J Tom Haynes of County Line asks The Record to announce his candidacy for representative from the 104 district. He lives in Wichita with mail in Wilbarger county. A farmer, he leads the Farmers Gin Company and serves as vice president of the Farmers Warehouse Company Electra. He is state committeeman of the State Bonded Warehouse and Marketing Association of Texas. He is brother of H H Haynes Wichita county commissioner. He pledges knowledge of local needs and efficient state administration.

J. Tom Haynes Haynes Wichita Wilbarger County Farmers Gin Company Farmers Warehouse Company Electra State Bonded Warehouse and Marketing Association of Texas H. H. Haynes Wichita Counnty Texas Ady. Lip

Wilson issues farm equipment licensing proclamation

President Wilson announces that all importers manufacturers storers and distributors of farm machinery and equipment except exemptions will be placed under license starting June 20. The move aims to ensure adequate food supply and address farmers complaints about lack of regulation on supplies they purchase.

Wilson

Shipping Board Moves to Build 76 Concrete Ships

The Shipping Board plans immediate large scale construction of 76 concrete ships. It already contracts 18 slips totaling 117000 tons and will order 58 more ships at about 4212 million dollars once sites for four new government yards are chosen. Most ships will be 7500 tons and many will serve as tankers for the oil trade.

the Shipping Board Nely

Burban ks Super Wheat Promises Hardy Winter Crop

Luther Burbank announced a new wheat variety evolved after eleven years of experiments at Santa Rosa California. The super-wheat contains four percent gluten and may be grown from Hudson Bay to Patagonia. It is described as a winter hardy plant yielding very white flour. Burbank plans to work on rye and barley to raise gluten content.

Luther Burbank Santa Rosa Calif Hudson Bay Pata Burbank

Former Vernon Girl Weds in Amarillo Ceremony

Miss Linnie Heard formerly of Vernon, now of Clovis, N M, married M L Holland Monday night in Amarillo by Rev O L Carpenter. Miss Heard is daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Heard of Clovis and studied at Canyon Texas for the past two years where she met Holland. The couple plan to reside in Canyon.

Auction Sale of Jersey Cows and Heifers at Richardson Yard

Four high grade tuberculin tested Jersey cows and heifers will be sold Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Richardson's sale yard. Cattle include two 4 1/2 to 5 gallon milkers valued $150 to $200. G. W. Richardson, auctioneer. Dewey Wilson, owner.

Richardson G. W. Richardson Dewey Wilson Jersey Tehardson OG W Richardson

Evolution of a Hero in a Dyspeptic Tease

The item recounts a Creek-area tale in which a dancing scene leads to a joke about a lieutenant whose face seems familiar, framed by a confession about a milkman past and a foxed advertisement about buying porkers in Wilbarger County.

California Syrup of Piss Remembered for Children

An old medical ad touts a fruit laxative to cure infant stomach illness. It claims a teaspoon clears sour waste from bowels, liver and stomach, restoring health in hours. Promises easy dosing for babies and adults with directions from the druggist.

California Eaia Bere Sans Perpetual Nation Wade Stiup

Plan A Labor Reserve Proposed for Draft Age Men

A new plan from the Provost Marshal General calls defermented draft age men with dependents to labor in war factories and industries. They would be compensated to support dependents, easing exemptions from active service. About 4 million young men could be subject if approved by the President.

Breeder to sell four high grade milking stock at Richardson yard

Four thigh grade milk cows tuberculin tested with good batter stock offered at 156 to 200 dollars. Sale at Richardson's sale yard at 2 o'clock. Dewey Wilson owns them and will present the herd.

Local Ads and Notices From Vernon Area Listings

Classified blurbs cite business offers in Fort Worth and Vernon including seed prices, broom sales, and used goods auctions. Residents are urged to contact Renfro about lost or stolen animals and to attend a furniture auction at Rev. Ben M. Edwards residence.

Barkturnett closing exercises mark Bryant family return

Mr and Mrs J L Bryant attended the Barkturnett school closing Friday night with son Burl Bryant who has been teaching there. Burl left Saturday for Camp Travis. Rev and Mrs J W McCrary Jr returned to Westover after a visit with their parents and were joined by Miss Gorda Mae McCrary for about two weeks. Alfalfa day, 35 dollars a ton at Prevathan's.

J. C. Smith Fort Worth Texas Christian University J. L. Bryant Barkturnett Burl Bryant Burl Camp Travis J. W. McCrary, Jr Westover Gorda Mae McCrary

Army private Norris Richardson undergoes appendectomy at Camp Bowie

Norris Richardson of Company 1 42nd Infantry, son of R J Rielara, underwent an appendectomy at Camp Bowie, LRA Plus day. Last reports say he is progressing along very nicely.

Norris Richardson 42Nd Infantry R. J. Rielarason Barge Camp Bowie Lra

Local Political Candidates and County Officials List

Announces candidates for Congress State Senate and County offices in Wilbarger adjoining Collingsworth Foard and Wichita Falls area. Includes Sheriff Treasurer Clerk Tax Assessor Superintendent and commissioners with several reelection notices. Also notes residents traveling and local social news.

Cecil Storey Wilbarger County R. L. Templeton Collingsworth County W. S. Bell Foard County Wiley C. Teasdale J. A. Nabhrs Wilbarger Co HH. Cocke Hk. Cobb N. BP. Whiteside C. M. Blair W. W. Gilbert H. A. Hood Miss Verna Lucky J. W. Brock Por J. N. Pulchuer L. A. Hollar I. L. Bryant Mor L. Lib. Wood Ren Boyd A. McCaleb Mar CG. Phompson Willis Vaughn J. Mo Lov Trell Taylor

Electra visitors and local shop news from Vernon and Dallas

K P Piper and family along with W W Greever and family visited Electra Sunday while K A Huddleston and family shopped in Vernon Saturday. Frank Wothias enlisted in the navy in Dallas and waits call. Harrold Bonner enlisted in the aviation corps after a strong exam in Wichita Falls. Alfalfa hay priced at 354 per ton at Trevathan's.

K.P. Piper W. W. Greever Frank Woot Hias Navy Dallas Tone Harrold Bonner Wichita Falls Aviation Corps Trevathan

Prevathan’s Sells Altalla Hay At 55 Dollars A Ton

Altalla hay priced at 55 dollars per ton is offered by Prevathan's, with potential buyers urged to contact for specifics on quantity and delivery.

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