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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record issued Tuesdays and Fridays by Nichols Brown & Company. Subscribers changing address must provide old and new addresses to ensure prompt attention.
A Stockholm cable reports German peace efforts aimed at American women. Swedish feminists cable Carrie Chapman Catt and other leaders urging action to support peace with Germany while warning of Hun outrages and urging confidence in President Wilson.
Editorial praises Governor Hobby for submitting the Zone Law as prohibition momentum grows. It cites Wichita Falls Dallas Waco and Austin showing public support for dry measures and argues Texas will adopt constitutional prohibition soon. The piece credits Hobby for the Ten Mile Law and urges gratitude from Texans.
The article notes Vernon held two Sundays with all churches closed. Describes desolation felt by residents and mentions youths wishing for Sunday School as parish services wore on. Priorities include church closures and community impact on worship patterns.
A teacher asks what to do and a boy replies Go to Africa. The piece argues two churchless Sundays would reveal Christianity's blessings and urges making Sabbath School more attractive to boost citizen ship and faith among youth.
The piece notes Spanish Influenza battered the nation but spared Vernon and Wilbarger counties largely. It argues prevention, a clean town, and the need for a hospital or sanitarium in Vernon, viewing a sanitarium as health insurance and a training site for young women.
Private Grady G Respess of the 144th Infantry writes home describing his voyage to France in a letter dated September 14. He recalls crowds cheering with songs, long sea passage aboard a ship with heavy coal use and a machine shop, and sights of whales flying fish and sharks at sea. He notes ice cream and cigars given to soldiers and that he has yet to reach the fighting front.
The Federal Food Administration urges hotels and restaurant managers to donate peach stones to produce carbo for gas masks. They should place the message on remits and report progress to the Food Administration. Local Red Cross collects peach seeds from individuals as well.
An item highlights the premier toilet products from hh and W Drag Company. Ongoing emphasis on quality, durability, and modern design features positions these articles as top picks for consumers seeking reliable bathroom fixtures.
Weather forecast covers disturbances crossing continent from November 2 to 6 with warm and cool waves, suggesting a cooler first week of November with little rain. Frosts expected south of usual lines, Pacific slope warmth rebounds by November 7, then broad cooling and storm waves follow. Wheat prices urged at $2.50 and farming advised to prepare for higher costs.
Miss Minnie Turner from Greenville teaches for a period at Wildcat and Miss Jane McMohn may join for primary grades when attendance allows. No new influenza cases. patients improving. Local visits include Bolton, Smith, Wright, Oliver, Burk families. Rev. L B Tooley to preach November 2 at 11. Wheat acreage expected to be stable. Swartwood & Co advertises stove parts.
Advertisement notes sending prescriptions to the B and W Drug Company. Includes brief call to action in a period tone.
Tomorrow night drill begins at 7:80 o'clock with men liable for the draft. Drills will be held Monday Wednesday and Friday nights. The work paused two weeks ago due to the influenza epidemic.
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