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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record, a semi weekly paper issued Tuesdays and Fridays in Vernon Texas, lists subscription terms and mailing details. It notes one year costs $1.50 and six months, with instructions to provide old and new addresses for mail changes.
A historic appeal links Confederate veterans to the Fourth Liberty Loan effort. The piece urges education on savings and bond purchases to support the war, frames buying bonds as honoring forebears and serving the nation, and condemns complacency as dishonor to those fighting in France.
Governor Hobby telegraphs President Wilson supporting wartime price fixing but warns Texas could face ruin if price falls below 35 cents per pound due to high production costs and very low yields from dry weather. He says a price below 35 cents is unacceptable while trusting President Wilson to be fair.
Liberty Bonds of the third issue were bought by 957 persons in Wilbarger, about one in three buying. Some abstain as slackers while others are patriotic yet ignorant, but the great work remains for every man woman and child to participate.
The article calls for widespread effort to promote the Fourth Liberty Loan. It stresses educating the public on Liberty Bonds and asks every person to consider their duty to help win the war, asserting there are no slackers among women.
The piece argues December 1 marks a rapid elimination of alcohol as war needs rise. It notes whiskey wine and beer hinder responsibility, costing jobs and endangering national strength. Personal liberty foes resisted, yet wartime unity would save men and money, ending the dry ideal to win the war.
Presiding Elder M Thelan preached at 11 o clock at the Methodist Church last Sunday. Mrs M B Grice home from Williamson County reports better crops there than here. Smith Oil and Development Co halted KR Cobb farm drilling and moved gear to Burkburnett. A wood rain fell Sunday night as farmers prep land to sow. C T Clinch, Charlie Taylor, Alma Lemon on the plains this week. C T Nix of Electra in town selling oil stock. H Smith family moved to Electra for oil field work. Sam Gribble and sister Sue go to Harrold school. Rufus Waggyner loses a fine milk cow Monday night.
A terse classified style notice from Ady T2 2te invites inquiries about an oil lease, promising proven territory and offering to show the site any day while discouraging unrelated “choice wildcat” ventures.
In a dated August proclamation the Kaiser speaks of humanity while a German submarine sinks the Warilda, killing or wounding many aboard. The piece argues German claims are pretense and praises Allied resolve, noting the word humanity only appears when the tide favors the Allies. Wichita Daily Times
The directive bars railroad officers and employees from political roles or fundraising activities. It forbids serving as delegates or officers in conventions, soliciting political funds, campaigning, or running for office. The rule aims to keep rail workers from influencing elections and stresses immediate dismissal for violations.
Duke Tennyson came back to Camp Bowie after a weekend in Vernon spent with his parents Mr. and Mrs. IL D. Tennyson.
Mrs Mary Kilman of Reyse City Texas recalls severe postnatal pain and months in bed before using Cardus the woman’s tonic. After three bottles she recovered fully and remains well six years later. She urges others with headaches backaches and monthly pains to try Cardus.
G H Alford of Padlas named agricultural adviser by the District Draft Board as part of a plan to classify workers for agriculture and industry. N R Tisdal notes the need for accurate facts on labor supply and predicts a shortage of at least 500 skilled farm workers this crop year.
The Liberty Oil and Development Company promotes an oil stock investment backed by county citizens. With holdings in Electra oil fields and flowing wells on the Piner and Smaner lease within 1000 feet of their lease, inquiries are directed to L. D. Terrell’s office next to the Bailey Hotel.
Buy coal now for the winter. Best grade of Maith and Colorado coal at D. Shamburger's, phone 130 Ady. Tote Alex Streit, in town on business yesterday, said the cotton crop on sandy land in the county still looks fine and will yield fairly if frost stays off a few weeks, noting late feed rise that will benefit with warm weather.
Stoves repaired polished and put up. Phone 194. Hampton Metal and Plumbing Co adv. T0 20to ne Co.
Supplying best grade Maitland Colorado coal for winter the C. PD Shamburger’s advertises coal delivery with contact phone 150 Adv 70-4te for orders.
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