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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
5
Vernon officials and the Chamber of Commerce plan a Liberty building after the war to serve as club rooms for service members and a public auditorium. The project includes a museum for world souvenirs and war relics, with donations sought from residents and families with relatives overseas.
The Wilbarger county Chamber of Commerce announces a comprehensive listing of every adult and business in the county to detail war work. It records Liberty Bonds Thrift Stamps Red Cross Y M C A contributions service requests and refusals with reasons and will be published as a pamphlet for patriotic display.
Physicians favor a brisk calomel purge for colds and grippe but prefer Calotabs a purified form with a single tab at night. One dose promises a clear morning and full system refresh, sold sealed for thirty five cents with druggist guarantee of refund if not satisfied.
Acting Governor R M Johnston designates November 2 as State Fire and Accident Prevention Day urging citizens to observe with safety drills and prevention activities. The proclamation links fire loss to wartime resource conservation and calls schools, officials, and organizations to join in demonstrations and safety lessons.
Notice declares Jonett and Ladd have dissolved part nership and that two will operate a service car at the old stand. Telephone TV. Also advertises for sale one first class row binder in good condition by M. G. Neathery on North Main Street or by phone 55.
A local druggist notes Dodson’s Liver Tone replacing calomel due to safety and better results. The remedy is guaranteed by sellers, costs a few cents, and promises relief from liver sluggishness and constipation without causing biliousness or sickness.
Bishop James M. Cannon of San Antonio will dedicate Vernon Methodist Church Sunday night. It is his first Vernon visit and the congregation hopes for a strong welcome. Rev. H. M. Long will report on church work Sunday morning and accompany Cannon to Conference at Lubbock. The church reports record membership over 800 and about $17,000 paid this year despite war activity and dry weather.
Hr A Klingler, after eight years in the county, says rains in fall foretell ample spring rainfall essential for crops. He practices intensive stock farming with 300 pigs born last spring and 250 this fall. Klingler, a Wilbarger County farmer, previously paid $100 an acre for a 300 acre tract and is native of Switzerland.
W T L Smith of Route 1 Vernon renewed his record yesterday while he and his wife care for eleven influenza patients. Eight are their children and three relatives. Smith's son is also sick in Vernon, keeping the father busy. We sell for cash only at BL WL Drag Co. lite Ady.
A heavy rain hit Thalia on Friday night delaying wheat pasture but promising good crop. Residents traveled to Crowell for Hawaiian Singers and visits to Vernon, Weatherford, and Kansas City. influenza affected several locals including J. W. Taylor and Mack Dickey while others recovered. A post office inspector visited, and local commerce and family updates filled the week.
An advertisement from B and W Drug Co promotes a serum claimed to guard against influenza. The snippet highlights a protective product sold by the firm in a brief, period-appropriate ad.
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