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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
7
City and county officials struggle to raise funds to meet current salaries and anticipated increases for 1920 21 term. A campaign may tap state tax amendments to boost revenue, with Castlebury offering 500 to aid. County superintendent Fulcher notes most teachers are women and deserve higher pay as districts seek to finish the term.
The article notes Fuller the weather prophet failed to predict the storm this week. It mentions a storm Wednesday and an April 1 forecast for bad weather, with many watching his predictions for the rest of the month. Includes local classified ads for hardware and enamelware.
Dc T Herring of the Wherring Showers Lumber company closed a deal with A B Wharton of Fort Worth for four lots on the northwest corner of Pease and Fannin streets. The unimproved ground may host a large modern hotel, with fall plans to be announced soon. Herring sold the land for cash at 50 000 after purchasing it for 7 500 less than two months earlier. Wharton, known for extensive ranch and oil property south of Vernean, holds title in fee to the Sigler well site.
A local businessman, seen as a strong supporter of the new well, is believed to be investing in the proposed Vernon hotel site, signaling optimism for the town’s future. Meanwhile the Harrold Canning and Poultry Club met in the domestic science building with full attendance as members showcased two weeks of high quality work and notable improvement, heightening anticipation for the next biweekly gathering amid rivalries among members.
The message advertises J. R. Jones real estate office in the Ferguson building on the west side of North Main Street, fronting east, one door north of Mahn's dry goods store. For buying selling or renting, contact by phone or visit. 56-fre Bring him Record your clean rags.
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