Fall From Train in Frisco Yards Fractures Skull
Walter Vann of Enid Oklahoma, an express helper, fell from an incoming Frisco passenger train in the Frisco yards near the Denver tracks. He sustained a fractured skull and brain concussion, never regaining consciousness. He is single. his mother and relatives live at Vinita Oklahoma. He stepped from the express car door as the train moved ten to fifteen miles per hour.
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Frisco Yards
Vinita, Okla
Vaun
Shipping water from Vernon by Fort Worth and Denver line
The Fort Worth and Denver Railroad ships about 3 million gallons of water monthly from Vernon to points along its route using Frisco wells. In summer the water was sent to Wichita Falls, Childress and others while Vernon city use averaged 500000 gallons daily at the plant. only once were people asked to conserve due to machinery limits, not supply.
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Fort Worth
Vernon
L. J. Herald
Frisco
Denver
Germany
Wilson
Wichita Park
influenza cases decline in Vernon and Denison actions
There are fewer cases of Spanish Influenza developed Sunday than in days prior. Local physicians expect no drastic actions in Vernon but warn against gatherings. Denison closes all churches, shows and schools closed last week as Texas towns take precautions against spread.
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Vernon
Denison
Texas
Red Cross to Elect Officers in Wilbarger County
The Wilbarger County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual officers election on October 25 at the Carnegie library building. Dr. J. E. Dodson serves as president and urges all members to attend the meeting.
Heavy Fireworks Insurance Priced Up By Insurers
Insurance companies sharply raise premiums for buildings handling fireworks. A local agent cites a rate of $1 extra per $100 of coverage for every thirty days or fraction, risking loss of all coverage for stores that keep fireworks on site in case of a fire.
Childress Man Opens Autoobile Sign Shop
F L Reed opens an automobile and sign painting shop on North Main Street next to Citizens in Childress and plans to move his family to Vernon soon. Reed has prior business in Chil- rest.
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F.L. Reed
North Mainstreet
Vernon
Mre
Chil
Exemption Board begins physical exams for September 12 registrants
The local Exemption Board starts physical examinations for 26 registrants today, with 40 tomorrow and 42 Thursday, culminating next week. Qualified men must report for drill one to three nights weekly at 7:30, with arrangements for distance residents. A master list from the Provost Marshal General will determine final classifications, which cannot be stated until order numbers arrive.
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Cecil Storey
D Provost Marshal Generals Office
Dloard
Road Building Delayed As Material Shortage Binds Plans
The Vernon to Oklahoma highway project faces postponement due to the United States Highway Council denying material purchases. Officials say construction hinges on material access, with no date for resuming paving or bond actions. Judge McHugh hopes to work on grade if feasible, but uncertainty remains.
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BF. L. McHugh
Akend
Jadne McHugh
Rex Boyd
Progress on New Perkins Timberlake and Woodworth Buildings
Brick work on the new Perkins Timberlake and Woodworth buildings on the north side of the square is almost finished. Carpenters are placing the roof on the Perkins Timberlake structure. Contractor G M Bialkowsky expects completion and readiness for some power work early in December.
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Perkins- Timberlake
Woodworth
Perkins-Timberlake
M. Bialkowsky
Powel
Elliott and Tolbert Schools Open
Elliott and Tolbert schools opened yesterday to a very good start with strong interest from parents and pupils. Elliott teachers are Miss Lena Stephens, Mildred Bowers, and Aileen Trol lar. Tolbert teachers include A S Doss and Misses Ada Stepiers, Byrd Lantrip, and Agnes Gelhausen.
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Eliott
Tolbert
Elliott
Lena Stephens
Mildred Bowers
Aileen Trollar
A S$ Doss
Ada Stepiers
Byrd Lantrip
Agnes Gelhausen
Vernon Celebrates Defeat of Kaiser Ends War Rumor
Vernon marked the end of hostilities with reports Germany would begin armistice talks based on Wilsons fourteen points. Celebrants fired shots and alarms rang as crowds from nearby towns joined the joyous scene delaying quiet until dawn.
Vernon County Patriot Day Celebration Called Off
A patriotic event planned for Wilbarger county in Vernon on Saturday was canceled on medical advice due to the prevalence of Spanish influenza.
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Wilbarger County
Vernon
Record price increases and subscription renewal notice
The Record announces a price increase to $2.00 starting November 1 and warns that all subscriptions not prepaid will be discontinued due to a government regulation. Publishers have no option in the matter. Readers are urged to renew by calling the office or mailing a check.
Marine Corps enlistment drive at University of Texas campus
The Exemption Board seeks four men for the Marine Corps at the University of Texas. Requirements include sophomores able to enroll, pass military examinations, at least 110 pounds, height at least sixty four inches, and registration before September 72. Compensation is $87.50 monthly plus uniform allowance. the selected join the Marines. A second call targets one man for Automobile Mechanics at Austin, with eligibility limited to June 6 or August 24 registrants.
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Soho
Prine Corps
University of Texas
Cama
Wilbarger County
Mort Welsh
United States Marines
Eyemotion Board
Oie
Automobhite Mechanics
Anetin
Antinet
Thos
Bentember 12
Archer Seeks Heating Aid and Corn for Winter Farm Needs
Archer, a longtime Saydy area farmer near Tolhert in Wilharger County, reports a hard to heat issue. He plans to buy corn for his eight year old turbine, using it for grinding into corn meat, and aims to finish his hoe with the winter supply.
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Archer
Saydy
Tolhert
Wilharger County
Cfork
Erie
Vernon Visitor Notes Low Cotton Harvest This Season
W. J. Dorton, a tenant on Mrs. K Woneroners farm near Vernon, visited the town Saturday. Mr. Jordan reported cutting two wooden half bales of cotton on about seventy five acres, with hail earlier in the season contributing to an unusually light yield for the crop.
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W. J. Dorton
Wilbarger County overfunds Liberty Loan quota in week one
The county totals exceed the $143,600 quota by more than $90,000 as of the end of the first week of the sale. Subscriptions principal among Mrs. Francis A. Sumner and Kell Milling Company, with influence from R T Harriss of New York and J F Minarik. Thirteen of twenty four districts reported. The sewing campaign continues to seek remaining subscriptions and enforce publicity and possible measures.
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Wilbarger County
N. R. Heath
Francis A. Sumner
West Vernon
Kell Milling Company
R.T. Harriss
New York
Charles E. Warren, Jr
W. M. McCaleb
L. G. Hawkins
J. P. King
W. Piet Kee
D. H. Henry
Clais L. Greene
S. C. Davenport
C. D. Shamburger
W. N. Stokes
Planters Gin Co
1Mers Gin Co
H. J. McKibbin
Theresa Hazard
T. J
Central Powers Offer Peace Basis as Allied Evacuation Demanded
A report outlines Germany accepting a peace basis while demanding Allied evacuation of conquered lands. President Wilson’s terms include restoration of Alsace Lorraine, self determination, freedom of seas, and a League of Nations. Allies press on with the war as German troops withdraw.
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Wik Pourteen
Congress
New York
Pres
Termany
F Wilson
Dehsitin
France
Brest-Litovsk
Bucharest
International
Dardanelles
League of Nations
Taly
Rochann
Oil
Foch
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Drushell
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Few Thomas McDonald
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Sturdy Cadet Brigade
Iin No. 1
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United States Highway Council
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