Vernon firm to ship dressed turkeys to eastern markets
White Produce Company plans a carload of dressed poultry from Vernon to supply Thanksgiving markets. About 1800 pounds have been placed in the cooler since Saturday as the venture expands. Turkeys are gathered from Chillicothe, Quanah, Childress and plains points, with cooling plant leased from Texas Public Service to avoid refrigeration car issues.
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White Produce Company
Vernon
G. B. Zaehry
Texas Public Service Company
Zachry
Chillicothe
Quanah
Childress
Rain Delights Wheat Growers Amid Flu Epidemic In Dawson Valley
In Dawson Valley on November 10, rain revived hopes of farmers as wheat growers celebrate the rainfall. The influenza outbreak continues, though less severe than last week, with several pupils still absent. Local social ties show charity as Mrs. J. C. Sherrard hosts visitors who donate to the Red Cross and knit for Vernon Chapter. Families travel to nearby towns for care, while residents cope with illness and travel for business.
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Mldorado
Ohlo
D. B. Matthews
Nona
Elliott
J. C. Sherrard
Red Cross
Vernon
Red Cross Christmas Boxes Urged For France and Navy
Twenty people have secured Christmas boxes from the local Red Cross to pack presents for the boys in France. Boxes must be in the lands of the local Red Cross by November 21. Navy boxes likewise must be mailed by November 20. Local offices stay open until midnight. tags should be attached and boxes carefully packed for shipping. Also notes missives on residents Mahn and McMahon family moves, and Captain Ethan Simpson wounded in France with allied actions.
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Red Cross
France
United States
Post Office
Bin
Wildcat News From the Nov 11 Issue
Mitch Tatton returns from Dallas after attending a niece’s funeral. Joseph Hildebrand arrives in France. Jane McMahon begins teaching the primary grades. Bob Roark visits from Vernon. Tut Hildebrand returns home with a foot injury. Local farming activity includes sowing wheat on multiple farms and fieldwork by several residents.
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Wildcat
Mitch Tatton
Dallas
G. Wo Phildebrand
Joseph
France
Jane McMahimfits
Pire
Bob Roark
Vernon
Hildebranet Cme
Gulf Pipe Line Company
Burkburnett
The Soap Girl at Theaters Pictorium and other screens
The Pictorium shows Gladys as The Soap Girl with a satire on publicity and family mimicry. Mabel Normand stars in Peck's Bad Boy comedy sequences. Catherine Rawlin and Herbert Rawlinson headline Out of the Darkness. Marguerite Clark returns in Clear Sky. A masked ball plot unfolds in A Successful Adventure with Yacht Club setting.
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Marguerite Clark
Gladys Ie
Catherine
Herbert
Credo Harris
Kentucky Hills
Toby
Iday
Bersek
Krynin
E Clark
Germany
Helgian
Elliott News Notes Local Life and influenza touch in Elliott
Miss Alene Hollar of Vernon visits Jimmie Gribble while Floyd Hutchens and wife of Electra stay with kin. Wageoner family changes as Chaune closes a store. Span ish influenza keeps some at home as Ed Waggoner and Johnny Bristoe travel. The gin runs irregularly due to fuel shortage and a storm blows down outhouses and barns six miles east. Many in Elliott battle influenza while church Sunday school resumes after weeks.
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Elliott
Here
Lizzie Reese
Vernon
Lemon
Arlen Goss
Card of Thanks from the Richardson Family in Tolbert Texas
We thank friends for the floral offering and those who helped during the illness and death of our daughter and sister R. B. Richardson. Signed by the Richardson Tolbert Texas family members.
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R. B. Richardson
Tolbert
Texas
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Cure
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. The remedy is taken internally and works through the blood to mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to combine tonics and blood purifiers and was prescribed by leading physicians for years. Testimonials are available upon request.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Tc. Hall
Community News Highlights Health and Visits Across Red River
Health remains good in Red River with visits and trips among area families. Ruth Pits of Altus Oklahoma visits her Stowe relatives. J F Hart and G W Hart host. Bingham and Sherrill travel to Vernon for business. Bessie Hughes visits Odell and Tims family. Carrie Stockton and Sallie Sherrill shop in Odell. Barretts of Vernon visit Tims family. Walter Gale goes to Electra. Stocktom and Jeff Hart share a Saturday night in Odell. Ida Turner and daughter Alice tour Chilli Cothe.
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Red River
Ruth Pits
Altus
Okla
R. J. Stowe
J. F. Hart
G. W. Hart
Odell
P. H. Bingham
J. D. Sherrill
Vernon
Bessie Hughes
O. A. Tims
Carrie Stockton
Sallie Sherrill
Walter Gale
Electra
Andrew Stocktom
Jeff Hart
Ida ,Turner
Alice
Chillicothe
Vernon urged to fumigate as influenza risk lingers
The city of Vernon shows little influenza suffering compared with others but officials warn the danger remains. Mayor Harry Mason urges fumigation of rooms bedding and clothing after illness and cautions against careless behavior that could spread the disease.
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Vernon Sems
Harry Mason
Dallas
Mason
Vernon
Misouri University students mask up to curb disease spread
Readable text notes outbreaks spread through nose and mouth, and unguarded exposure. At the University of Misouri students are required to wear masks and the measure worked well.
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University of Misouri
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Sally
Constance Talmadge
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