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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
4
Vernon Texas issue by Nichols Brown & Company published as second class mail under Acts of Congress March 5, 1879.
The piece argues Congress should create universal military training to sustain defense after war and instill self control, respect for authority, discipline, and teamwork in all youths. It envisions three months training in the nineteenth year, three in the twentieth, and six in the twenty first, benefiting civilian life or enabling quick military readiness.
The piece argues Americans fail to follow through on plans and cites low efficiency and income disparities. It notes the government plan requiring every taxpayer and wage earner to pledge savings and investments in War Savings Stamps on June 28, aiming to mobilize 40 million savers and promote a planned life for success.
The piece notes Wilbarger county fell short of the Third Liberty Loan goal yet highlights gains from the fundraising effort for Red Cross. It remarks on the generosity of some men and the community’s collective effort, urging continued support despite over subscription elsewhere.
The piece argues many fail to grasp Red Cross value but acknowledges the campaign's impact on soldier survival and praises Wilbarger County workers for their efforts amid discouraging conditions.
The plea urges the US to oppose Irish opposition to conscription by barring Dublin leaders and deporting British agitators. It notes Jeremia h Leary as a case of lax bail and calls for rewards on O Leary and other conspirators to deter disloyalty and antiwar activity.
A list of pulleys shafts and line shafting used in the Record office before motors. The ad promotes bargains at half price and notes an inch and a quarter line shaft about 12 feet long with overhead hangers. The piece also mentions Laura Oliver returning home to Weatherford after teaching at Hereford and visiting relatives.
Forecasts indicate a quiet storm west of meridian zero until June 6 to 10 when a furious storm grows near the Atlantic, with heavy rains in the eastern regions and near the Great Lakes. Warm waves reach Vancouver by June 9, crest Rockies by June 10, with increasing rains across the Pacific slope and into the Mississippi valleys and eastern areas. Dangerous storms expected near June 26 with possible hail. temperatures rise mid month east of the Rockies and fall west of them.
High grade tuberculin tested Jersey cows and heifers, heavy milkers and good butter stock. Two four and twelve to five gallon milkers. value $150 to $200. Cash sale Saturday at 2 o'clock at Richardson's sale yard. G. W. Richardson, auctioneer. Dewey Wilson, owner.
Mrs Rh M Wages, Mr and Mrs Owen Burke, Miss Minnie Wages and Miss Rhinehe Burkhead from near Frederick Oklahoma visit Mrs P H Col lazer in Vernon and travel by car.
Miss Irmer Wilsert came back last Saturday from Sweetwater where she spent the past year teaching.
Local retailer trims cotton chopping charges to help customers reduce costs. The move aims to offer lower prices and attract more shoppers amid rising expenses.
Miss Pauline Jones and her cousin Mrs J P Liggett of Oklahoma City travel to Vernon for a few days with friends and will return to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
The piece lauds a restaurant where every meal is shared by two or more. It notes no silent tables, praises the food as enjoyable, the appointments as perfect, and the service as satisfactory. It also states the bill is consistently as satisfactory as the meal.
Green's August Flower described as a household cure for constipation indigestion and nervous dyspepsia with liver trouble. The ad claims it relieves headaches heart palpitations and other symptoms after a few doses and calls it a gentle laxative sold by T M Fergeson Drug Co. Friday edition.
A claimed tumor of Dodson's Liver Tone markets as a safe vegetable alternative to calomel for liver issues. The ad asserts calomel causes sickness and salivation while Liver Tone boosts liver function without side effects, appealing to both children and adults and promising a refund if it fails to act better.
Local notice notes hail insurance on cotton and directs readers to Old McCulloch's for related goods. T M Fergeson Drug Co offers explanations and guidance on the insurance process.
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