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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1922
Page
4
Voters see names for county treasurer and judge in a list including Bratton Bryant Alderman and McHugh with re elections noted. A stray anecdote about a child’s verse and a poultry man’s quip contrasts with the political items.
The article argues postal charges burden publishers, hindering education access and press costs. It cites wartime increases under the 1917 Revenue Bill, rising prewar taxes and labor/paper costs, and seeks repeal of 1920 increases to restore revenue balance and support national prosperity with lower rates.
A fragmentary poem describes a breeze of Spring entering a workroom through a window. The slight envoy awakens dreams of green fields, woods, and streams as workers toil with hammer and sledge, the air alive with birdsong and country scenes.
Travelers entering Vernon are welcomed by a town that grew from public spirited efforts by residents decades ago. Mrs. Ed Maresh led Home Science Club work that dug wells and hauled water at Condon Springs, transforming the town from a place with few comforts to a more developed, attractive home for families.
In a dispatch from Warsaw, Marshall Pilsudski argues Russia poses a looming threat and outlines Poland’s plan to maintain a 500000-strong army to deter a possible invasion. He warns against spontaneous, poorly armed incursions and stresses the need to guard Western Europe from Russian aggression. Avery VPage of Chillicothe is in Virginia today on business and at Bissom’s bedside in a local hospital. Read The Vertion Record want ads.
The Record presents thoroughly tested dessert recipes by an accomplished cook. These selections are chosen to solve the perplexing question of what to prepare for dessert with trustworthy merit.
A fragment describes beating egg yolks with sugar and butter, adding boiling water to form a thick custard, cooling, folding in sliced bananas, and topping with beaten whites. A simple old fashioned banana pie filling method.
F G Swanson a Wichita Falls attorney announced his bid for the State Legislature from the 101 district including Wilbarger and Wichita counties. The Wichita Falls candidate issued a strong denunciation of the Ku Klux in an accompanying communication to The Record.
Vernon is described as the most beautiful town on the Denver with fine landscaping. The article notes a spring bloom of dogwood trees and a city cleanup campaign leaving streets clean and alleys swept. Residents praise the town's greenery and well kept lawns.
The Record will publish a series by Kimo Scott Watson about forty eight notable Native Americans from thirty tribes across forty states. Spanning 500 years of American history, the first tale shows an Indian warrior during 162 Virginia colonists conflicts with the final story set in 1922.
The Vernon audience last night heard Miss Annie Webb Blanton discuss women in government as a hopeful turn in political life. She argued women increasingly influence state affairs and cited foresight in landmark legislation benefiting the public. The Farmers Valley community plans a charity play "Light House Nan" on Saturday night April 12 to support the Methodist church.
The Rev. F. W. Norwood of City Semple London will become pastor of the Brewway Sely emacky in New York City. The London pulpit will be taken by Rev. tb. Jefferson, leader of the American church, as they assume the pastorate.
Mrs. Ella Smith and Curtis Westbrook, both of Wichita, were married Thursday morning by Justice T. J. Griffiths in his court house office. The couple will reside in Wichita.
Judge S. P. Huff of Amarillo will be principal speaker at the I O O F Founders Day observance in Vernon. The event, April 27 at 8 p.m., will be at the Baptist Tabernacle with the public invited. Pounders Day for members falls on April 26 but Huff is unavailable then.
Star Rooming House on West Olive street has opened offering furnished or unfurnished rooms. Includes water and bath, with a good barn and garage. W Gaddie notes location and features in the notice.
An advertisement touts Blue Star Remedy from BK. & W. Drug Co for skin diseases including itching eczema ringworm cracked hands and old sores with a guaranteed or sold claim.
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