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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
4
Post office notices in Vernon please supply both old and new addresses to insure prompt delivery. Under act of Congress March 3 1879 second class matter, this paper requests accurate subscriber address changes to avoid missed issues.
The piece criticizes President Wilson for proposing a commission to judge railroad wage demands and to fund increases by higher freight charges. It warns such a move risks a wageprice spiral, hurting both consumers and producers, and argues for a halt to further railroad wage hikes. It urges opposing the railway brotherhoods and avoiding sustained rate increases.
The article argues heavy traffic for marketing a bumper wheat crop highlights need for permanent roads. It claims half of hauling time could be saved with streets like North Main or West Wilbarger. It stresses time is money and good roads cost little next to increased profits for farmers hauling grain.
The author argues for long term road funding via bonds and urges Wilbarger county to join Vernon in supporting a hospital. If men hesitate on the hospital plan, the piece appeals to women to take up the cause, noting current sick care gaps and the practical need for local medical facilities.
The article notes that the weed-cutting effort will persist because women are actively supporting the movement, reinforcing ongoing community labor and public service.
Glenn Frost died Saturday leaving six year old son of Mr and Mrs John Frost of Farmers Diley. He was buried Sunday afternoon at East View Cemetery after funeral services in the Methodist Church conducted by Revs RY Tooley and M H W Judson. A host of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved parents.
J. C. Carson produced an unusually fine crop of pears west of town. On a single limb about five feet long, observers counted 108 pears, illustrating the exceptional yield from the orchard notwithstanding its modest length.
Odell resident H G Chandler reports Montague County near Sunset has a vast fruit crop and he is tempted to move there. He notes Odell crops are good with expected bumper cotton and feed yields. Other Vernon visitors include Clifford Strawn of Flectra and Thomas W Houston of Crowell. Misses Llone Waldean and Hazel Vaughn returned from Temple. one Miss Len e worked in Austin as secretary to Rep J D Parnell during the Legislature special session.
City Engineer A J Robinson says sewer extension on Tolar Street is in progress with plans for further work. Mayor Frank McKinney visits relatives in Greenville and Dallas before heading to Camp Uray for training. Mrs Lon Winn and Miss Rebuces Crow plan extended travels to Kentucky, St Louis, and Chicago for purchases.
Vernon shows improvement as vacant lots are cleaned up, enhancing the town’s look and boosting community health. Residents are motivated by visible progress and neighborly activity, with broader effort expected as others follow suit.
Drillers of the Aetna well near Elliott closed down last week and indicate delays of several days due to inability to obtain 14 inch casing. Good progress had been made prior to shutdown. Also notes social items: Miss Louise Pennington of Dallas visiting cousin Miss Gene Lewellen, Mrs. M. J. Key visiting Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Janson returning to Anadarko after a visit in Vernon with W. B. Jameson's family.
In Reyse City Texas Mrs Mary Kilman recounts months of back and side pain after childbirth and says a course of Cardus, the woman's tonic, cured her. She reports three bottles needed, full recovery, and urges others with headaches, backaches, or monthly pains to try Cardus.
S. H. Harvey of Little Rock Arkansas has accepted a position with the Dixon Dry Goods Company to succeed Ollie Woods. Mr Woods has been elected principal of the West Vernon School for the coming term.
B A Williams moves to the J D Ferguson residence in East Vernon. Ferguson has furniture stored at his West Vernon home and plans to depart with his family for California soon.
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