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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1921
Page
12
The article notes Plainview Floydada Lubbock and Post City all have hospitals and even a new $130000 four story building in Lubbock. It argues hospitals are profitable ventures and urges Vernon to establish a county or private hospital, citing health needs and local demand.
In a pithy statewide column, readers are urged to stay cheerful and work through the slump. Government and financial authorities warned to save and invest, while citizens should take available jobs and keep hopeful for better days ahead. The Palentine Herald notes a Supreme Court redraw affecting Texas borders and jokes about oil field fishing and New York police protests.
Report questions whether the president showed stage fright today and how it might affect upcoming appearances. Analysts weighed public speaking nerves against performance in a high profile event.
Industry leaders express optimism as daylight breaks on past gloom. David R. George of the National City Bank Chicago cites similar views. Henry Ford resumes full operations with 70,000 workers, showing improvement in industrial activity and Fed Reserve gains, though some figures appear garbled.
The piece observes rising metal shipments and an $800,000 geld value in circulation while highlighting a shift in rural mindset. Farmers and businesspeople adopt practical attitudes, replacing fads, with gas projects spreading to Plainview Hereford Tule and Canyon. It notes labor scarcity and rising costs, yet many lack cash.
Sheriff's forces captured a still and products at a private Vernon residence. J. C. Crum was arrested and held for Federal authorities arriving today. Deputies O Neal and Agerington, aided by two locals, led the raid. A fifty gallon barrel and sour mash, plus bottled liquor, were seized with crude distilling gear noted.
J. L. Showers of Vernon and J. G. McCarroll of Harrold spent Sunday in Crowell.
Miss Belle da Costa Greene of New York emerges as a prominent figure in high salary roles and cultural management, signaling the influence of women in wealth and library leadership during the era.
Miss Stella Harris of Mobeetie is a member of the girls orchestra at the College of Industrial Arts under director Mrs Catherine Graves King. Harris is a Vernon niece of Mrs J B White and formerly lived here after graduating from the local high school two years ago. A group photo appeared in Thursday’s Star Telegram.
W H Clifton of Dublin has purchased Sink's Studio a local photography concern and is expected here June 1 to assume active charge. The business is operated by a former associate until Mr Clifton arrives. He is in business at Dublin and previously at Abilene. Clifton is described as a photographer of long experience. The Six Studio is located at 211 E Pease St.
Service car from Vernon runs during the Round Up. Depart 7 to 6 oclock morning, return after program. Round trip is 4 dollars. Reservations via John Bell at SW or 6388.
The Noble well in section 45 is down 2 460 feet, per KR Stewart field manager. Drilling faced delays from pauses but is now continuing. Stewart remains optimistic about the encountered showings.
Lumber company advertises ready stock of screen wire and screen doors for home installations. Emphasizes affordability and quick setup to keep flies out. Includes address and contact prompt for customers.
W R Martin 60, engineer at a Burkburnett oil pumping station, was burned to death Sunday night. He lived in Seymour and the body was taken there for funeral services Monday. Survived by wife, four daughters and four sons. daughter Mrs Bob Coffee attended the Seymour funeral.
Four thousand feet of concrete laid on the road east of town last night with plans to pour more than 400 feet today. Officials say the work is satisfactory and weather permitting the project should be completed in a comparatively short time.
E. M. Rogers and William Blackwood were sworn in Saturday at 9 30 am. They will attend the first meeting of the new board at 2 pm today, where plans for the coming year are expected to be outlined.
Dublin man W. HL Clifton has bought the Link Studio and will run The Clifton Studio at the same Pease Street location. The transfer is dated February 15 and confirms the continued operation at the same site.
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