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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Texas semi weekly announces subscribers must provide both old and new addresses for changes. Published by Nichols Brown & Company on Friday September 13 1918.
The author argues against a proposed 3 dollar excise tax on each cotton bale. They question the fairness and motives of Congressman J Hampton Moore, claiming cotton is essential for uniforms and explosives but not uniquely deserving of taxation. They warn against sectional bias and urge justice for farmers not taxed for cotton.
The Vernon Record announces a rise in yearly subscriptions from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars citing rising production and living costs. Readers may subscribe at 1.50 until October 31. effective November 1 the new annual rate takes effect to support the paper’s ongoing standards.
The article notesTexas public education institution increasing wartime duties after earlier charges of disloyalty and effeminacy. It reports the university housing about 4 000 men and intensifying war work with campus facilities repurposed for defense needs.
The piece lauds the University for large scale building programs this year valued at 1,500,000 dollars. It credits President Vinson for financing and planning underlining a constructive vision and effort in strengthening the institution across mechanics and aeronautics to boost state university stature.
Local correspondents report busy cotton picking and preparations for a large wheat crop. Notables include B B. T. Caraway returning from Kansas and Clois L. Greene shipping more hogs with 500 head remaining. Sunday School attendance at the Baptist church is good. The H. L Smith farm oil well nears 2000 feet as drilling continues.
West Vernon News reports visits from Grandma Vaughn of Tolbert to Asa Vaughn and family, Jeff Uurt's Hopkins County trip, Glover of Elliott visiting Roy Walker, and Drusheill Madden in Electra. It notes West Vernon school opening with good attendance and talks by local officials. Also lists births, sports and travel mentions including Opal Walker’s pullet prize and local families visiting Vernon area.
Thalia Tunisia reports 69 pupils enrolled with four teachers led by principal Miss Saphronia Staton. Local activity includes a Vernon fair attendance, a church addition, marriages, births, and several residents moving to town for schooling. A W O W monument was erected, and residents share travel, work, and family news across Thalia Talmage and nearby Vernon.
A greaseless day cream for oily skins softening facial lines and protecting skin from sun wind and cold. Perfumed formula serves as a foundation for Amrico Beauty Face Powder. Sold and guaranteed by Fergerdon Drug Co.
The regular meeting of the Weeee Uv. will be held with Mrs. Robert Boyles at 4 o'clock Thursday.
Herschel Mathews left Thursday for Bisbee Arizona after a twenty day vacation. He works for the C and A Mining Company. Miss Byrd Pressley returned to Memphis after visiting friends Miss Verna Lucky and Miss Enid McCarroll.
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