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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
1
The article reports 957 residents purchased Third Liberty Loan bonds, about one in fourteen in Wilbarger county, well below the national one in seven, with estimates of 300 to 400 nonbuyers due to crop failures and other reasons. A county drive involves personal outreach, meetings, school salutes, and four minute public bursts starting September 28 to boost participation.
N R Heath, Wilbarger County chairman, urges a flag on every house and school to boost patriotism for the Fourth Liberty Loan. He notes scant local display compared with the Middle West and East and says flags at troop routes and buildings would pressure the less patriotic, inspiring unselfish patriotism. Heath believes most homes own a flag or can cheaply obtain one and cites county pride and past bond uptake as reasons to rally more buyers.
EF A Robinson formerly with The Vernon Record since June left Saturday to visit Georgia. En route he stopped in Wichita Falls for a physical examination to enter foreign service with the American Red Cross.
N R Visdal asks if the army will buy animals directly from Vernon farmers as done last year. The Acting Quartermaster General says current government purchases are suspended and no date to resume is set. The note praises direct farmer dealings and says the policy would continue if buying resumes.
Private Toward W. Aderholt of Oklahoma Union, son of Mr and Mrs J W Aderholt, sent home a German helmet picked up on the Soissons battlefield. The helmet weighs two and a half pounds and is displayed at the First Guaranty State Bank in Oklaunion. Aderholt served in Ambulance Company 27, Third Division and endured days of heavy fighting.
Elzy Youngblood son of Mr and Mrs T J Youngblood of this city has been promoted to major of infantry. He served two years on the Mexican border as first lieutenant of Company U Texas National Guard before joining Camp Bowie. He trained at Texas A M College and in the Texas Guard.
Willenger county mourns its turnout to the Confederate Voter gas in Tulsa Oklahoma this week. Notables include J A Croager W J Penton Miss Jessie Johnson and other named attendees with Mrs Wale Perkins and Mr and Mrs FP Gantton among them. A citizens group gathered at the court house Sunday to finalize plans and a resolution thanking Cook and Vernet citizens for their assistance was adopted.
Lloyd Long eldest son of Ren and Mrs. HI M Long left Friday for Austin to spend a day or two on business before returning to New York to resume service in the U S merchant marine. He has been at sea over a year and has studied navigation. He plans a six weeks course in ocean navigation to become licensed mate and a member of the U S Naval Reserve assigned to the merchant marine. His ship was submarine on the return voyage and will get a new assignment next month.
H M Chadwick a farmer near Vernon has three sons in military or naval service. Howard Chadwick serves with the 141st Infantry 36th Division now in France Farnest Chadwick trains with the 56th Infantry at Camp Travis and J R Chadwick works in a Newport News shipyard Virginia A fourth son Frank Chadwick registered August 24 and may be drafted. Chadwick’s crop is short this year yielding five to six bales of cotton over 100 acres but sufficient feed is expected for stock through winter.
Poll tax payments are due next Monday and receipts are being prepared for men and women. The law requires women voting after this year to have a poll tax receipt. Tax collector R. V. Parr expects heavy payments, especially from women who may vote on school elections or other propositions.
Wayne J. Holmes son of Rev and Mrs H. Plobes writes from the Twelfth Naval district chief clerk’s office in San Francisco praising California leaves and the Y M C A Red Cross while noting the launch of the Invincible, a 2000 ton merchant vessel built in record time. The letter ends with friendly regards to Vernon friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Holston of Skintook Oklahoma and their two young sons visited Mrs T B Smith in Vernon yesterday. The visit brought together families connected to Mr and Mrs Holston and the Smiths in a friendly gathering.
Mes. 3. Farrell appoints four women to assist the speakers' committee for the Fourth Liberty Loan. They will address at picture shows schools clubs churches and meetings countywide. Committee members include Mimes J HW Waits Carl King M ER Rewell H M Long and others.
The Vernon Record announces a new annual price of 24 dollars after November 1. Subscribers with outstanding balances must be discontinued by order of the U S Government. The notice urges payment in advance at 150 dollars per year.
Jus L Jones leaves today for Charlotteville Virginia to be at his father’s bedside as he remains seriously ill.
The exemption board will entrain three negro registrants Bern Mason Arthur Lewis and Emanuel Punebin for Bowie tomorrow. A white men call for general service to Camp Travis is planned within October 7 to 12. Class TD and registration instructions cause confusion as to ages rules and classifications. Drills start three evenings weekly with civilians allowed to join. A list of men who received questionnaires Wednesday to Friday is printed, including Chaviey Ben, Odell Ridge, and many others from Vernon Chillicothe Tolbert and nearby towns. (Continued on page 3)
War reports indicate Palestine becomes a focal point as Allied forces push against Turkish lines. Turkish losses reach thousands with 40,000 killed or captured, while Balkan fronts see British Italian and Serbian troops advance. Bulgarian and Macedonian operations gain momentum as the frontlines shift and supply lines adjust under General French strategy.
Miss Winnie Lee Evans wed Lieutenant Worrell at the home of her parents in Vernon on Sunday night in a small ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Homer H. Myans, and the officer, a Texas National Guard member serving as state veterinarian, plan a Fort Worth honeymoon trip. The Record extends best wishes to the couple.
District court disposed two cases last week while the term nears completion. Nannie Jones and John W. Jones had cases resolved, a forgery case involving E. Neoee saw dismissal on one count with a plea on the other, punishment fixed at two years in the penitentiary. The week paused for minor non jury matters as jurors remain available.
Sheriff arrived home from Burlburnett after several days away on official business.
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