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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1922

Page

5

EX-SERVICE MEN MAY REINSTATE WAR INSURANCE

Ex-service men hear the first face of reinstating wartime life insurance. Reinstatement requires paying two months premiums and proof of insurability, or, if disabled, paying premiums since lapse plus interest. Conversion to permanent government life is available in multiples of 500, with guaranteed rates and dividends potential. Information and rates are available from the U.S. Veterans Bureau, Fort Worth Texas.

Seite Sen Ishi United States

Jugo Slavia Gains footing after peace and aid phase

Jugo-Slavia emerges from aid phase to manage own relief and child feeding efforts. Exports doubled from 1920 to last year with crop boosts and revival of industries, while government projects expand railways canals and retrenchment. American experts see vast mineral wealth potential amid Little Entente, and foreign investments back a cautious optimism for rapid improvement.

Europe America Yugo-Slavia Col W. G. Atwood H. I. Smith Jugo-Slavia France England Belgium

Joint Movement to Get Lee Highways in Three Towns

Lee Highway associations organized yesterday in Chattanooga Grandfield and Davidson to cooperate with the Frederick Lee Highway group in pushing a through route to Timan county. Officers and squads traveled between towns, meetings at Grandfield formed a local Lee Highway association, with Chattanooga and Davidson showing strong support for Frederick’s campaign and electing officers for their chapters.

LEE Lee Highway Associations Chattanooga Grandfield Davidson Lee Highway Association Frederick Timan County Frederick Association Amier Lee Highway Chatanooga Gem Theatre Lee Highway Association of Squire Hyamble O. M. Murray C. i. Stanley D.C. Stinson A. J. Cumins J.T. Nelms

Seven youths volunteer for service at revival meeting

Rev. Marvin Fuller led the Farmers Valley revival where an overflow crowd attended. Seven young people stepped forward to volunteer for service including one woman for foreign missions and two men for the ministry as the service continued through the week.

Marvin Fuller Foreign Mission Service

Young farmer shot defending still in Briscoe County

Troy Cooper, a young Briscoe County farmer, was shot early Sunday near Quiteaue while defending a still and about forty gallons of corn whiskey from a raid by a citizen posse led by the county sheriff. He fired as they approached, was wounded by Frank Wise, subdued with effort, and later jailed in Silverton after medical aid.

Troy Cooper Briscoe County Quiteaue Cooper Inc Frank Jim Wise Prank Wise Quilaane Silverton

New Course Installed at School of Journalism

The University of Texas journalism department adds Lloyd Gregory of Austin as instructor for a new copy reading course and existing feature and editorial writing. A UT graduate with a 1921 journalism degree, he served two years in World War I and wrote for state papers via correspondence. He also represented UT in the National Intercollegiate Tennis Meet.

University of Texas Lloyd Gregory Austin Will H. Mayes Gregory University Marine Corps France Philadelphia Inqquirer

Texas coach to direct scout camp athletics in Gruene

Terry M. Whitaker, coach of the University of Texas football team, will direct the athletic program for the annual Boy Scout camp at Gruene Texas from August 5 to 22. He is planning novel features and has been teaching physical training in the summer term.

Terry M. Whitaker University of Texas Gruene Texas

Licenses to Wed Issued by County Clerk

County clerk issued licenses to wed for several couples including N Eschols with Rosa Belle Wardlow, I W Ingle with Mary Mossis, J BE Hunter with Elva Hopkins, and Eli Young with Celess Rogers.

Co. N. Eschols Rosa Belle Wardlow I. W. Ingle Mary Mossis J BE. Hunter Elva Hopkins Eli Young Celess Rogers

Licensed Warehouses Extend Cotton Storage in West Texas

More than 1,400,000 bales of cotton were received through federal licensed warehouses by May 31, with 280,540 bales on hand. The USDA says warehousing aids collateral for bank loans and orderly marketing. There are 271 licensed cotton warehouses, up from 289 earlier, and capacity has tripled since May 31, 1921. Also noted are increases in licensed grain, tobacco, and wool warehouses, with 261 grain warehouses and small counts for tobacco and wool. Stamford, July 31. West Texas Chamber of Commerce directors vote 4 to 1 to press federal figures to end the railway strike promptly to protect farmers and business amid a record crop year. The chamber stays neutral between strikers and railroads, aiming to safeguard West Texas profits and supply chains.

United States Department of Agriculture H.S. Yahe Northwest Stamford West Texas Chamber of Commerce Harding Tat Neff Board of Directors West Texas Chamber of Commerce

Home After Three Years Reparations Work

Roland W. Boyden has returned to America after three years abroad serving in Paris as America’s unofficial representative on the Allied Reparations Commission. He is a member of the Boston bar and is noted for his work with the commission.

Roland W. Boyden America Paris Allied Reparations Commission Mr. Boyden Boston

Farm Bureau Cotton Shows Tenant Landlord Price Gap

Vernon Texas tenant farmer sold cotton on the open market at 19 cents per pound while landlord D R Crow's crop shipped to the Farm Bureau netted 21.25 cents per pound with final settlement due, leaving about a 3 cent per pound difference in favor of the landlord. The tenant’s bale value was about 15 dollars, aligning with the market gap highlighted by J W L Hall of the Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association.

Dallas Vernon Texas D. R. Crow J. W. L. Hall Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Association Crow Edna Hmall

I Wish to Thank My Friends in My Commissioner Race

A note expressing gratitude to friends for influence and support in a bid for commissioner. The author holds no ill will toward anyone and extends good wishes to all, signing as 3, L.TULE.

Smert

There is always room at the top for a big strawberry

A playful note on page humor about social status and ceremonial requirements. The line links grand status with milestones such as marriage licenses and auto licenses, implying institutional steps accompany major life events. Sources show light commentary rather than a formal report.

McDonald thanks voters in precinct for August bid

A former candidate expresses gratitude to supporters in Commissioners Precinct No 2 for the July 22 vote and asks for continued support in the August 26 second primary. He says those who opposed him in the first election will receive kind regards if they back him later. Ex Senator Cole, aged 100, recalls the bonus bill initiation.

Commissioners Ite W. G. McDonald Cole

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