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One year six months price one dollar and two dollars for shorter terms. Vernon Texas date November twelve nineteen eighteen.
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
4
One year six months price one dollar and two dollars for shorter terms. Vernon Texas date November twelve nineteen eighteen.
The article notes fearsome carelessness during the influenza epidemic with a nurse contracting illness after visiting a patient without protection. It cites Dallas quarantine measures and urges isolation to prevent further spread, urging Vernon to follow Dallas’s example.
The $400000 road bond vote in Montague County highlights how better roads boost farm marketing, reduce hauling time, and expand transport capacity. Officials say improved highways attract residents to towns, strengthen social ties, and provide the strongest return for Wilbarger County through a connected road network.
Vernon residents learn Rev. Long will remain in the town after leasing the L Swartwood home on West Texas avenue and continuing as pastor for three years. He was named district secretary for the Centen Movement at the recent annual meeting, with responsibilities in New Mexico. The note notes thanks for kindness during illness and to the family of Autrey Rage.
Tolbert notes resume of Sunday school at Methodist and Baptist churches after three weeks of influenza suspension. Revivals and conferences cited. Local students, families, and travelers are mentioned along with letters from overseas and visits in Vernon and nearby towns.
Local column notes influenza decline with calm Sunday services at the church led by Pastor W W Adams. The article lists church activities, class teacher changes, and social visits, including families arriving from Rochester Minnesota. Also records a ghostly Halloween party, naval drafts nearby, illnesses, and kin visits.
A man eager for a patriotic munitions job faced a probing questionnaire revealing mixed life details and vague qualifications. He admits past marriage changes and scant work history while claiming he keeps the best of everything else, and hints at economic strain as a motive.
General Pershing expresses appreciation to American farmers through N R Tisdal via Carl Vrooman. The letter from the Office of the Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France lauds farm support, liberty bond purchases, and food production that aided Allied forces. Signed Very sincerely, John J Pershing.
Notice from J. H. Pendleton & Son Drug Co offering four bottles labeled A B C D of Influenza Bacteria for sale to the general trade at a price of $2.00 per package Adv.
A humorous tale from Tit-Bits notes Maggie’s party outing ending with a playful blind man’s buff game. The punchline sees Maggie return with thirty shillings and a war bond, a cheeky bit about luck and prize money.
Sheriff L. E. Key traveled to Austin last night to handle official business and meet with state authorities.
Public notice states Jouett and Ladd have dissolved part of their partnership. L. Pp. Jovett announces he will continue operating a service car at the old stand, and provides Telephone No. 19. 83-41p.
Rev C V Carroll announces Baptist services at Rayland Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night amid influenza disruption last service canceled due to epidemic renewal expected this weekend with continued preachings.
Dr E Barnes announces a new office location at Mc Donalds Transfer barn replacing Fuckett's wagon yard. He lists new telephone 39 and residence number 207 and promotes hardware stove oil coal. Also notes Dorothy Thompson paid weekend visit to Laura Randall in Crowell.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults. It promises quick relief from constipation, encourages asking for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product, and warns against counterfeits. The copy emphasizes a pleasant taste and safety for babies and all ages.
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