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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
4
The Vernon Record is published semi weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays by Nichols Brown & Company. Subscribers changing address should provide both old and new addresses to ensure prompt redirection of the paper.
Mr. Val Fisher told the American Association of Advertising Agencies that during World War I English firms halted private car production but kept advertising. He argued continued advertising preserves goodwill, maintains firm names, and sustains prestige for postwar business even as they curb output.
An exhortation from a Saturday Evening Post figure urges steady support for the Fourth Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamps. It notes Americans faced higher costs yet must persevere, repeating that despite worry the effort will succeed and the nation must stay pledged to purchase.
The Austrian minister to Mexico told reporters on Sunday that they are confident of victory yet committed to peace. The statement followed by a representative named Charles who claimed misstatements about Austria and allied planning of carnage, asserting every effort to avert such outcomes.
The piece argues Austria and Germany provoked a world war for profit, seeks guaranteed peace to prevent repeat terror, critiques American patriotism and flag display, and urges Liberty Bonds support to foster law, order, and nobler citizenship. It stresses a higher duty to demonstrate patriotism now.
The article discusses War and Navy Department plans to mobilize up to six million personnel including army and support services by year end. It compares Civil War totals of about 2.66 million troops to today’s larger population and notes greater industrial manpower needs to sustain a field army.
The bulletin warns of a cross continental disturbance from Sept 28 to Oct 2 with a warm spell followed by a cold wave and frosts reaching far south. It cites normal precipitation, severe weather mid October, and a forecast of wheat prices rising with a possible 8 dollar level next year.
The article argues that modern production and factory systems raise U S manpower through women and children in industry, making 6 000 000 troops under arms feasible. It compares Civil War mobilization to World War I, asserting America can sustain the effort and defeat Germany with Liberty Loan support.
An essay by A. H. Weinart urges proving 100 percent American by supporting the armed forces and upholding laws. It emphasizes pride in soldiers and sailors, the value of speaking English, and helping others learn it as a sign of citizenship and civic duty.
The World notes how an American troop convoy survived a near disaster after a German submarine attack. The crew beached a damaged ship 200 miles from the coast and 2,800 soldiers were rescued by destroyers with no lives lost. The piece lauds US discipline and vigilance as German aggressions escalate.
Public notice states E. P. Hicks posts his farm in the Waggoner Colony and warns that any hunting or trespassing will be prosecuted. All persons must remain off the property.
Mrs. Fannie B. Keltz has returned from a several months visit to Floy dada Silverton and Whiteflat on the plains. She will spend the winter in Vernon.
A small Ford is offered in good repair for sale at 350 dollars cash. The seller invites potential buyers to meet at the White Garage on the east side of the square in Vernon, Texas. Contact J. W. Oller.
W. M. and M. C. Billings left yesterday for Palacios to spend the winter. They will return to Vernon in the spring.
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