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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
12
The piece argues many workers especially women and youth are underpaid in farming communities. It notes wives daughters and sisters share the burden, while some men judge wives by a subscription to the best periodical. Advocates pay in goods like comfortable housing books and tools to attract youth to farm life and prevent prejudice against agriculture. It claims prosperous farmers pay fair wages and benefits to attract help.
Vernon business leaders are urged to maintain support for the Chamber of Commerce. The writer argues that stopping chamber activities harms commerce, while progressive firms grow through active, prudent selling and advertising.
A Nebraska educator notes the burden of college costs on families as juniors consider skipping college this fall. The piece discusses boredom and lack of interest in subjects and the lure of jobs, suggesting a weekly saving of 25 dollars per spell and totaling about 1,000 dollars.
The piece urges adults to mentor and support students at risk of dropping out. It notes many youths struggle with English and arithmetic and proposes practical help to keep them in class, stressing community volunteers as mentors to improve citizenship and success.
The piece argues 88 percent of this year’s federal spending funds military and naval needs and wars past and future. It notes proposed cuts in agriculture and development would only save a small share, calling the $2.5358 billion debt of honor and urging reductions in military outlays.
The Billboard advertises openings for musicians singers teachers entertainers dramatic talent and more. Managers seek 10 000 trained people to tour with chautauquas across the United States Canada Alaska New Zealand Australia and England. Free listing available to send name and address of local president secretary and treasurer to The Billboard Chicago.
Ford touring cars and tractors were sold to several buyers including H. A Bates Co, A Weld, Gatewood, B Mathews, D. Harrington bought a Ford couplet, and O. W. Oliver received a sedan. Ford tractors were purchased by D. Ho Shelton, G. Linton, and R. Baker.
Mrs M E Peden sells eight acres of Higgmms and Gilli land to E L Goin for 5000. J L Goin and wife Ezra sell west half of lots 3 and 4 block 60 Robinson addition to Mrs M E Peden for 3500. J S Armstrong and wife with D A Cartwright and wife sell Showers lot 13 and 14 block 628 O T for 5000. J Green and wife Ellen sell lot 2 block 5 Elliott and Sitterly addition to Natalie Ro Green for 8 percent. D L Green and wife Ellen sell lot 3 block 5 Elliott and Sitterly addition to Floy acker for 4000. D L Green and wife Ellen sell Lot 1 block 5 Elliott and Sitterly addition to Regina Green for 1 .
Notice to banks individuals corporations and any banking institution to submit sealed bids for City Depository services to the City Secretary Vernon Texas by September 13th net. The City may reject all bids. Gola te Bri Ss H Hall Secretary. Also a local social note visits by Addie Sullivan and children and Maud Wells families to their father R D Hurt in West Ver lio.
Advertisement notes long term farm loans in Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and other western Texas counties at low rates. Lenders include T. P. Lisman & Son with Mr and Mrs Compton Lisman returning to Waco, Mrs Scott formerly Minnie Weatherall of Vernon, and other local names. Also mentions tire sales and travel notices for local residents.
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