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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
4
The Vernon area promoted systematic tree planting along the Colorado Gale Highway and around homes to enhance beauty and climate. Articles mention a strong tourism camp plan, improved county facilities, and regional commerce growth, noting World War I era interest in civic improvements and a shift toward scenic development.
Quanah Tribune Chief pivots front page to discuss runoff candidates Judge Hankins and Judge Leak. The piece attacks the Ku Klux Klan while praising Hawkins of China h, oddly omitting direct comparison of the candidates. The Record notes Hardeman county votes favored Leak, and calls out misleading Klan reference. The issue also highlights Texas Conservation Association irrigation plans and raises rumors of Kirby seeking Senate as independent, with resignation from Brazil Commission discussed.
Reed wins Missouri primary to mixed acclaim as senate press gallery signals support. The colorful figure is a favorite subject for reporters, while the banking sector sees reshuffles with Hall leaving a top post for a Dallas bank role and Neff guiding the transition.
Following a rejected peace offer the railroad unions draft new plans to settle the strike. Public anticipation grows as the plans circulate while UT teachers avoid a walkout despite 50 resignations over salary cuts. Farm households last year canned 1 35 000 jelly jars 9 500 000 cans of produce and 175 000 pounds of meat and poultry per extension service guidance.
The Lower Panhandle Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hosted visiting guests, delivering entertainment that met high standards. The cordial reception left all attendees satisfied, with well wishes for Vernon’s citizenship and a belief that the visit will yield positive results.
William Wrigley has appropriated 34,000,000 for advertising to keep Wrigley's gum before the public. At a nickel per package, many gum packets must be manufactured and sold to cover the costs, but the advertiser has learned the value of publicity.
Agreements reached in a Cleveland conference will restart scattered coal mines in seven states. It is seen as a first step toward peace in the anthracite regions. Miners have had a twenty week vacation and now return to work to supply the winter fuel. A radio news digest will launch September 1 via American Telephone and Telegraph from New York. George K. Thompson, formerly of the Daily News, will edit the new service.
W T Gilpins and family with Mrs Anne Davis and daughter Sylene visited Vernon Thursday. W P Starr and wife and S B Starr and wife visited R F Box and family south of Vernon Sunday. Clergy from Oklahoma and Deleon attended Jackson Springs association the past weekend. Hilda and Theressa Bucy return from Chicago to take teaching posts in Rochelle Illinois and Amarillo. Vassey of Bovina visiting Emner Paur and sister. Mrs Lawrence Starr and family, L R Chapin family and Augusta Castleberry visited Jackson Springs Tuesday evening. John Phillips and son and Mark and Jim Phillips visiting from Kort Worth. Nory Lee Gladden, daughter of Mrs Bessie Gladden, died August 18 and was buried Monday. Ella Welch visited her sister in Fort Worth and returned home. Ernest Hampton of Vernon was in Odell on business. Britton family members noted among local activity.
An old advertisement promotes Ironized Yeast tablets to fight exhaustion from heat and stress. It claims two tablets with each meal restore energy, decrease fatigue, and improve stamina, with a free three day test via mail. Ironized Yeast is urged by druggists and retailers like Fergeson Drug Company.
The gathering at W H Britton's home included C Y Harrington family from Chillicothe Oklahoma and Vernon Texas residents, J E Thompson's Elmer Oklahoma kin, John Britton of Wood county, and Leslie Tarter visiting from Greenville. Elizabeth Blackberry, a Canyon summer normal attendee, paused with Odell relatives before returning home toward Altus Oklahoma. Miss Blackberry will teach at Odell school this year. Mr and Mrs M S Roberts and Kattie Angie Mae and Mr Hardwick plan three weeks fishing on the Llano river. Sam Blackberby of Altus returned home. Faye Dooley has accepted a position with Farmers State.
A.C. Daniels and his wife and son Winnie left Monday for Galveston to spend several weeks visiting. Odell attendees listed Hester Crain Lena Crain Arthur Carlton and Clarence Crain. Mae Wiggin and her son 4a visited Chillicothe Saturday afternoon. Reverend O A Graydon returned home Sunday night from Fargo after a week of meetings.
The Christian church will hold Sunday services with 11 a m sermon on My Religion Applied to Home Social Business and Political Life and an evening talk titled The Head Winds. The congregation welcomes Mr Isopp and his family and notes favorable reports from listeners and church members.
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