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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
12
The notice records the Vernon Texas post office being entered as second class mail matter under the law of Congress dated March 3, 1879, indicating classification and handling.
A New York Herald correspondent in Texas cites 16 Texan terms like kinsfalk back peniten tiary and calaboose to argue there is no distinct American language. He notes regional variations exist across the country and England, and recalls the old fashioned girl scrubbing off stage makeup after theatre.
Western lawmakers push the Fordney emergency tariff while Eastern papers criticize it as political buncombe. The Boston Transcript and New York Tribune warn of regional interests diverging, though both seek relief for farmers and manufacturers amid credit and demand problems.
The article discusses President Wilson’s stance on foreign customers paying for goods and services, highlighting support for his fundamental approach to international trade and finance as a key policy element. It notes reactions and differing opinions among contemporaries regarding the practical and moral implications of this stance.
The Denton Dairy Products Company example shows a thriving dairy market, with Denton County farmers selling milk and cream for 18045 dollars in six months. Wilbarger County offers rich alfalfa, grain sorghums, pure water, and a favorable climate, suggesting Vernon could gain new residents and a steady local market, keeping money within the county.
Wichita Falls prepares for the Round-Up on April 28 and 29 with an expected crowd of thousands. The event features a major contest between Mrs. Ducite Mulhall Burnett and Senorita Donna Villa and a dogging bull event led by Jim Massey of Snyder. Notables Slim Caskey and Shortie Kelso headline record holders. Local chambers coordinate lodging and logistics.
The Wildcat community group met at Mrs. L G Lottrell's home with Mise Eula Goodfellow and Mrs. Roone Martin to sew hats. Nine hats were made and a monthly dressmaking club was planned, with the next gathering set for May at Mrs. 7. L. Burk's residence.
A story brick building is being erected by Bennett-Rogers Lumber Co. on West Wilbarger Street beside the recently built filling station at the corner of West Wilbarger and North Fannin. The 25 by 60 foot structure, designed as a store, features a concrete floor, face brick front, and reinforced concrete beams. No definite occupant has been announced.
The article recalls Thomas A. Edison on his seventy third birthday stressing that American progress sprang from individuals striving for better roles. He laments shifts from earlier ambition and notes how a fluent advocate of the eight hour day might have changed his life path.
A reflective excerpt discusses the eight hour day as a hindrance to achievement and praises past workers who earned more by taking on risks. The speaker urges strong labor leadership to shape unions into pathways for better jobs and greater responsibilities.
A reader describes long lasting stomach gas and right side pains near the appendix and credits a remedy advertised by Ferguson Drug Company. The letter claims the product clears mucus and reduces inflammation causing digestive ailments including appendicitis and offers a two dose money back guarantee.
Mr and Mrs A D Haney entertained Wednesday evening at their West Vernon home for a group of friends. Guests played 42 then enjoyed refreshments. Present were Mr and Mrs Tom Lorrance Miss Jewell Nowlin Laura and Abie Randall Ruby Spears Siessis Chas Alger Aubrey Lockett and the hosts.
A wildest well was struck the first of the week just south of Turkey Texas as Paul M Stansbury finances the effort for farmers. Prospector activity surged in the field and acreage values rose from 20 to 50 dollars per acre. The well sits about ten feet deep.
Fragmentary line touts buying Truble products at Luts & Schmoker's then hints at avoiding trouble with a related tire item. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts or names of real entities.
Large supply of screen wire and screen doors available. Get your home fly-proof with Shamburger Limber'o.
An old time advertisement from Vernon Texas touts farm loan money at low rates across Wilbarger and Foard counties. It lists T P Lisman & Son and Davis & Summerour with promotions for improved farms and ongoing grocery ties at Lake-Side Grocery on East Marshall Street. A telephone installation promise hints at modernizing services.
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