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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
12
A postal notice indicates second class mall matter status was entered at Vernon Texas under the act of Congress on March 3 1879.
The piece urges natural resources as key to community strength with examples from New Orleans, New York, Wichita Falls, and Vernon. It stresses hard work, practical planning, and united effort to make Wilbarger County an agricultural leader, noting local virtues, markets, and travel routes. It ends with a brief odd remark on arms and revolutionists.
Kaitor of Northwest Texas in session at Amarillo Friday and Saturday refused to take action on politics. Debate avoided dividing Texas, support for West Texas A and M, and even a school to teach pirating at Northwest Lexus State Noormail were tabooed. Editors deny opposition. unanimous opinion favored general improvement and sound business basis.
The piece notes editors of small town papers refuse to be conscripted for any purpose and stay aloof from partisan politics, arguing this stance earns greater respect in their communities. It also mentions rush week in New York City and various satirical observations on public figures and events.
Bureau of Railway Economies reports prices remain above freight rates after a sharp decline. Through 1920 prices exceeded rates by about 100 points, with January showing an eleven point gap. Four last months of 1920 saw heavier traffic despite higher rates, indicating a general business downturn driven by global crises rather than rate increases.
Hundreds of Sir Knights are expected in Wichita Falls for the annual meeting of the fraternity. Attendees from Vernon are planning to travel by automobile with many wives accompanying, and leaders named include Wallace Huggins Joe Simner J M Napier Solon Sewell J A Dixon Frank Murchison and Emory Rhoads.
Twelve ex servicemen volunteered for scarlet fever germ tests with two Chicago pathologists paying each $1,000. Three men were inoculated in the throat and will be watched for a week for signs of fever before more follow.
Mrs J K Dodson Sr remains in critical condition at her West Wilbarger street home. Doctors say she is not expected to survive the day.
The Director of Traffic at the Interstate Commerce Commission proposed two general rate adjustments on grain and grain products. The suggestions aim to harmonize rates while reducing the differential between Minneapolis rail grain and similar traffic, and also lower export rate differentials from the Missouri River and western territory to Atlantic ports versus Gulf ports.
An advertisement from T. P. Lisman & Son proclaims endless money to lend on farms across Wilbarger Fourd Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. Long time and at rites as low as can be had anywhere.
Local ad copy urges motorists to visit Lutz and Schmoker for Trubleprof tires claiming tire troubles end after purchase. The quirky phrasing emphasizes a quick fix and brand promotion by the shop.
The report notes wheat in Jack County suffers from green bugs and rust with health concerns cited by Mr. Fulcher. Pulcher recently returned from Jack County and Jacksboro. Farmers expect to plant more cotton as wheat performs poorly and only light cotton has been planted to date.
The Clifton Studio, successor to Siuk's 27-tie, emphasizes a focused approach to portrait work and product photography. The feature highlights the studio's lineage, stylistic choices, and its aim to deliver consistent visual results across commissions.
Local observer R B Sherrill reports the past week included frigid nights with a low of 50 degrees above zero last Saturday, 55 degrees on Sunday, and 43 degrees Monday. A Mauch garden truck reportedly froze and was destroyed by the cold snap.
During the eight days of the Round-Up in Wichita Falls a motor bus will operate from Vernon leaving between 7 and 8 oclock in the evening and returning after the program. The fare is $4.00 round trip. Call John Bell at Sder GSS for reservations.
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