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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
16
A Vernon discussion centers on proposed bond funding for road improvements and safety measures. Supporters argue the plan reduces wear on vehicles and benefits all property owners, while critics warn of taxpayer costs and long-term debt. The proposal cites a $3.2 million figure with variations adjusting annual impact for residents and businesses.
A barn about five miles north of town was completely destroyed by Saturday morning. Firefighters found no remaining signs of the blaze's origin or loss. A large quantity of hay implements and other materials were within the structure.
The schooner Henry L. Marshall lying off Quarantine in New York harbor was captured by the Seneca just outside the three mile limit off Barnewat New Jersey. One thousand two hundred cases of liquor aboard were confiscated. The captain escaped in a motorboat. The vessel, formerly a Massachusetts fishing boat, reportedly sourced liquor from the Bahamas and conducted distribution near the New Jersey coast.
About fifty children attended the Saturday afternoon celebration for Alice Stokes daughter of Mr and Mrs WN Stokes. Miss Adelle Houssels greeted guests on arrival and led them to the playhouse where gifts and the cake were displayed. Ice cream and prizes accompanied the party from five to seven as names were written on the lawn and guests mingled in the yard. Mr and Mrs Harry Stalcup hosted a Friday noon reception in Union with attendees Misses Hon Starnes Clora Nell Butler and Kamal Butler.
Mr and Mrs EE Hemeot welcome a boy as fresh potato chips are served daily. Puckett travels from Sundess to Fort Worth to meet his wife and child returning from Ohio. Mrs H F Sharp and children return home to Post after a three week visit with Mr and Mrs B E McNutt on North Main Street.
An advertisement touts an instant gas stove accessory available at James Condon's residence near Condon Springs. It claims rapid heating, safety, low air use, and one week of wash and iron for a family, with cost described as minimal and long lasting guaranteed. Further details claimed under a code S8-3 to FAMES CONDON.
Thelma Miller of Los Angeles argues men wear trousers enough and women should not be hampered by long skirts. She initiates a movement by wearing Diack Knickers along the Pacific Coast.
A reader testimonial touts Doran's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney discomfort. Mrs. A. J. Butcher of Vernon reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming four boxes cured severe back and kidney problems.
Finalists await in the fourth Hill Crest tournament as H. Coffee meets Schroeder in an 18 hole final. Coffee advanced after Rhbads defaulted. Schroeder beat Leng and Kitwough in earlier rounds to reach the final. Awards include shoes and roses for winner and runner up.
City officials met in the afternoon session to approve the 1921 gas roll and to secure paving on fires blocks along Vernon streets.
Jack Dempsey purchases a speed aeroplane and takes a flight with his air chauffeur Emery Rogers. They flew to victory in the International Air Tournament at the Los Angeles Speedway recently, with Dempsey making his first flights alongside the late Lieutenant Locklear.
Rev Townsemi has halted meetings at Wildcat since last Friday with poor attendance and no clear plan to resume. Community members report empty seats and dwindling participation.
A boy was born August 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Shuer lying north of the river.
A boy was born July 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pringle of Tolbert.
Jasper Pendleton of Atlus Oia spent the weekend in Vernon and visited J W Lutz's office at the corner of Texas and Fannin to view Trabhloruf Tires.
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