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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record issued Tuesdays and Fridays publishes pricing and subscription guidance for readers in Vernon Texas. The notice lists publishers Nichols Brown & Company and notes address changes require old and new addresses to insure prompt continuation. It also states rates and term minimums and prints the date November 8, 1918.
The Vernon Record calls on residents to back the Labor Board in securing workers for munitions and war industries. It condemns talk of boycott and urges personal sacrifice, noting shortages from influenza and draft calls. It stresses teamwork, national loyalty, and preventing obstruction as Wilbarger county men return home from service.
Fair-minded men approve the Bankers Association action urged at the Adolphus Hotel inviting Governor to take decisive steps on cotton stabilization efforts.
The bulletin predicts cross continental disturbance from Nov 14 to 18 with warm and cool waves through Nov 25. Storms bring heavy precipitation, extreme temperatures, frosts southward, and a long cold winter with heavy snows and increased shelter needs for livestock.
Financiers urge Washington to announce limits on cotton futures and to boost ocean tonnage for shipments. They warn that transport constraints and lack of a price stance have demoralized the market for thirty days, risking losses to farmers and lenders as war conditions hinder European demand.
Albert Mann and wife mourn the loss of their infant son who died Wednesday morning and was buried that afternoon in View cemetery. He was 20 months old. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H B Shubhe of the Central Christian Church. Friends offer sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Nellie Burnside informs J E Stovall that Gallup faced about 150 deaths in three weeks. She notes the worst is over but fears schools may not reopen before Christmas.
The Delphian Society gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Rh o L Pendleton and Mrs W A W Bennett leading. They discussed Mythology in Avia and planned the next meeting with Mrs J B Parneh on November 20.
Mrs J Massie, aged 11, visits her sister Mrs Uffrey Mason in Wichita Falls. The trip comes shortly before her departure for Port Arthur, Ga, where she will join Dy Jn Massie, an officer in the medieval corps.
Early returns show Republicans capturing control of both chambers. House seats tally about 256 Republicans to 188 Democrats with contested races in Michigan and other states. Senate balance put Republicans ahead with 46 seats to Democrats 49 pending final tallies. Reports on Speaker Champ Clark’s status varied. outcome depended on late results and post election special session.
William Rebur reports his son Paul Schur has arrived overseas safely. The letter notes Schur was drafted and sent to Cary Travis on the 12th for duty.
Slines J Lata C J Parrett and W N Stokes attend a Mothers Conference and Parent-Readers Association in Wichita Padbs for a joint meeting.
To the Public. This notices that Jouel and hadiive have dissolved their partnership. Wudiat will continue operating a service at the old location, telephone No. 42. So-4tp Ir. L. 2. FOURS.
Fragmentary text suggests a local advertisement for hardware and stove sales featuring a name J R Rentro. No clear event date or location provided.
The White Produce Company on North Main Street offers 1 count per pound for horses this week. Contact Ady at phone 286 S4-2te for details.
Fragmentary note advertises quantities of goods at 80 cents each labeled Trevattian's Adv item with unclear context. No clear names or locations are readable to identify a full event or seller.
Local classified notice invites customers to bring chickens and cream to White Produce Company with promised cash payment. Ad includes phone number 286 and cryptic phrase Adv. Léttre.
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