Optimism warned as war nears potential peace trap
Captain David Fallon warns Vernon readers against rosy press headlines and seeks continued sacrifice for victory. He recalls Gallipoli and the Western Front, urges Liberty Bonds to fund arms and supplies, and stresses that peace proposals could prolong the fight.
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David Fallon
America
Vernon
Captain Fallon
Wichita Falls
Catipaign
Gallipoli
Western Front
Fallon
Junkers
Berlin
Government urges ongoing bond purchases in every drive
The message appeals to citizens to buy as many bonds as they can afford and to keep contributing in every fundraising drive supported by the government. It frames bond purchases as a duty for collective support of national efforts.
Seamen in Deferred Classification Urged by President
President Wilson calls seamen in Wilbarger county and across the nation to provide full information for draft questionnaires to secure proper classification. He stresses the vital role of skilled maritime workers in wartime and urges acceptance of deferred status to ensure a steady supply of capable personnel for merchant ships and transports.
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Wilbarger
Transport Service of
United States
Wilson
Plainview Bits of Local News and Social Notes
Miss Clara Herne and Rosa Brock traveled to Chillicothe on Wednesday. Perry Webb of Haskell County stayed with M. Crutchfield, then rode the train to Wellington. Aaby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Reid on Friday. Eunice Davis visited Lois Birchfield Thursday. Mary Birchfield of Harrold visiting her brother T. E. Birchfield. Mrs. J. R. Grimes spent Friday with M. F. Reid. Sam Turner went to Electra for business. A. G. Ayres rode among renters. Mr. Ayres may winter south. Mrs. Dee Bault and son Charles of Quanah visiting the Baileys. Old cotton is largely picked. late planting not yet opened. Dan Jeffcoat and Mandie Cratchfield shopped in Chillicothe Saturday. Dillie Brock ill with typhoid and moved into the Jeffcont house. Three fever cases in the household list your.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Ayres
Dee Bault
Charles
Quanah
Bailey
Dan Jeffcoat
Mandie Cratchfield
Chillicothe
Dillie Brock
John Brock
BH. O. Jeffcont
Pearcy Boys Reach France in World War II Effort
B Pearcy of Route 2 reports that his two sons Edgar E and Robert Ro have landed in France. He hopes they return safely but urges them to do their part in driving Kaiser troops toward Berlin. Record subscription urged.
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Hr. B. Pearcy
Edgar E
Robert Ro
France
Berlin
Vernon rainfall totals and farmer advice from local observer
Nine and three quarters inches of rain fall in Vernon since January 1 with more than five inches in June and about two inches in September. The observer AR Renfro urges farmers to plow and pulverize soil to retain moisture, noting rain on unpurburbized ground brings little benefit. Mrs Alf W Simmonds returns from a visit to Sentinel Oklahoma. Mrs Meier is J W Hodges’ aunt.
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Vernon
AR. Renfro
Mr. Renfro
J. (. Meier
Sentinel
Okla
J. W. Hodges
Mrs. Meier
Hodges
Delphus Bourland Kicked by Colt in Accident
Delphus Bourland aged fifteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bourland, was kicked on the right side by a young colt Friday afternoon. The hoof struck above the hip, fracturing bone and prompting an operation. Doctors say abdomen blow would have been fatal. He is improving promptly with medical care.
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A. M. Bourland
Delphus
Stoves Repaired and Put Up by Hampton Metal
Stoves repaired polished and put up phone 194 Hampton Metal and Plumbing Co Ady 70 29te
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Metal and Plumbing Company
Toote
Hampton Metal & Plumbing Co
Mrs Yates Visits Fort Worth Then Husband to College Station
Mrs. Fred Yates has returned from Fort Worth where she visited her husband who has been transferred to College Station to attend the officers training school.
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Fred Yates
Fort Worth
College Station
Officers Training School
Twenty four Wilbarger schools seek state aid
Twenty four Wilbarger county schools have asked for state aid this year. Only Oklaunion has responded to a state department inquiry, with advice that aid had been recommended for Oklaunion. Maple Wilk Jackson Springs is the only district that received aid last year and is not applying this year. Kincheloe and Bourland Consolidated did not receive aid last year.
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Wilbarger County
Oklaunion
Oklaunion School Board
State Department
Oklaiion
Maple Wilk Jackson Springs
Kincheloe
Bourland Consolidated
NUX I TONE Spring and Summer Tonic Ad
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Belgium
Rhine
W. M. Hampton, Jr
Ladd and Jouett Service
R. Bb. Bennett
This City
Ind
Ladd and Jowett
W. D. Smithson
Citizens Garage
J. A. Robinson
Lois McHugh
Electra
Vwaldie
Company
Dallas
Plainview News
Plainview
Clara Herne
Rosa Brock
Perry Webb
Haskell County
M. Crutchfield
Wellington
Aaby
M. F. Reid
Eunice Davis
Lois Birchfield
Mary Birchfield
Harrold
T. E. Birchfield
J. R. Grimes
Sam Turner
Pearcy
Alf W. Simmonds
Delphus Bourland
Tae Farmers State
Basit Vernon
Texas
Maple Hill
Bourland, Kincheloe
Jackson Springs
J. J. Pendleton & Son Drug CO
U.S
Greeleys
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