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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record semi weekly edition dated Tuesday October 22 1918 lists Nichols Brown and Company as publishers. It notes publication in Vernon Texas as second class mail matter under act of Congress dated March 8 1879. It explains subscription rates one year 1.50 six months and no shorter periods.
Local residents fear postwar impoverishment after over a million dollars went into war securities. The author argues bonds and stamps represent savings rather than loss, noting spending shifted from luxuries to patriotism. He predicts the county will prosper with thrift and basic financial education.
A wartime note urges early Christmas shopping to send boxes to soldiers "Over There" from Rheims. It stresses obtaining a name and address tag, avoiding November rush, and coordinating with Red Cross headquarters for inspection before mailing. The message links timely shopping to preserving temper and aiding homefront morale.
Reports from the French commander praise the Thirty-sixth Division in the Rheims area on October 6 and 7. Texans and Oklahomans in the unit are singled out for a historic page in American army history, with Wilbarger county soldiers among its ranks.
The article commends soldiers for exceeding expectations and lauds home front support as the fourth Liberty Loan closes. It notes Wilbarger’s wartime record showing strong effort on both fronts and urges continued dedication by readers to back the Liberty Loan.
One year without whiskey reduced crime 50 percent in Dallas County. A year ago the county had seven convict camps and not a single case was set on Saturday. Deputy Grady Kennedy notes no cases and cites reduced drunkenness as proof prohibition is working. The piece argues Americans are pushing toward nationwide dryness.
Brown reports wheat planting in full swing with a binge acreage planned. J. J. Perry and J. B. Hawley visit Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. Traynes and children visit Cambridon. S. A. Dill visits daughter Mrs. Mas H. Smith in Vernon. Mildred Bowers returns home from Effiett as school closes for Spanish influenza. George Tillery and family visit Vernon. Mrs. Walker visits brother S. C. Hawley. T. J. Perry travels north of the river. Mildred Powers visits Anna Mae Gordon. An airplane visits the area, the first to pay us a call. Health generally good. no Spanish influenza cases reported.
Word was received yesterday morning from our son Frank saying he was getting along nicely and expected to be out of the hospital within two weeks. We desire to thank our friends for the many letters and words of sympathy, love, and interest over the unfortunate incident of our son who was recently worded in action in Tally. We wish to assure our friends that their words of love and sympathy have blessed our unity very much. Again thanking our many friends, we are very sincerely MR AND MRS S F McRINNEY
Everett Townsend, son-in-law of G R Thomas of Vernon, died after diving at Electra this morning. His body will be brought to Vernon for interment in East View Cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children and had been visiting in Hansford when he fell ill with Spanish influenza. The father resides in Hansford and will attend the funeral.
Rains delay cotton opening with farmers noting activity slowed but potential yield could rise if frost stays away. Vernon gins show a small weekly gain while totals surpass 4 000 bales with district breakdowns including Vernon Planters TD Farmers and several named firms and locales.
Copies of The Lariat, Baylor University’s six column weekly, have reached The Record. Milford Rouse, son of Rev. W. T. Stouse of Vernon and former Record reporter, serves as business manager. Free delivery advertised by EL Pendleton & Son Drug Co. Upcoming note mentions R. Heath recovering from influenza.
Arthur W Moore and Robert Matthews report from Camp Travis that camp life is fine. Matthews recalls a week in hospital with Spanish influenza and the care received. One death among about 1000 men in the company is noted, and quarantine limits letters home during sickness.
J E Morrison displays samples of white maize at Waggoner National and First Guaranty State Banks. He grew the crow five miles south of Chillicothe where heads are large and moist. Farmers expect ample feed from sand country, potentially lasting the year. B L Bowden returns to business after illness.
Warning about rapid kidney disease progress urges early care for back pain headaches dizziness tiredness and abnormal secretions. Testimony from A J Womack of Cauanali Texas endorses Down's Kidney Pills with claims of night-time relief and renewed rest.
Lieutenant Carl Smith of Hicks Field wowed Vernon spectators with multiple stunts Saturday after flying in from Call Field and returning via Gainesville. The Oklaunion native, son of Mrs. Ike Smith, performed loop and inverted maneuvers above Vernon then circled low over rooftops before staying the night with his mother in Oklaunion.
Dr and Mrs TW Schindler of Crowell visited Vernon on Sunday for a brief social call. They were hosted by local residents and attended informal conversations at a downtown gathering.
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