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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
10
A Vernon County article argues private schools contribute to culture and enlightenment despite criticism from public school advocates. It defends curricula and outcomes, noting private institutions offer concentrated study and advance students to colleges, while maintaining educational fundamentals alongside public schools.
A. Parmer of Canadian Texas authoritatively praises four miles of Vernon paved road as the best in Texas. He travels statewide as secretary-manager of the Dallas Canadian Denver Highway. Vernon officials plan bond issues for good roads and to hire a road supervisor with four assistants. Parmer also visited the Crest country club and a free camp site during a brief stay in Vernon.
Reshack is being erected on the local high school grounds for the benefit of the manual training department. It will be 60 by 40 feet with benches and essential tools and power machinery. Efforts are underway to secure an instructor. Names appear among hostess and student participants including Miss Geraldine Parker and Miss Jy Woody, with many others listed among attendees and helpers.
Friday and Saturday feature Mittired Chaplin in a tale of love and danger set against a dramatic backdrop. The piece lauds cinematic artistry and hints at superb performances amid a wave of publicity for the Rocketp Film Corporation. Billy Sayre’s life unravels when Vera returns, triggering a series of humorous yet perilous situations drawn from a Cosmopolitan story by Norris Parsons Terhutie.
Marion Davies stars in Buried Treasure by William Vandermuelsen about a Wall Street capitalist planning to separate a daughter from a poor match and arrange a society wedding. On a yacht the cast delves into intrigue as Valine enters a trance seeking a map to Santa Catalina Island amid a suspenseful adventure and romance.
Reward for the return to R. P. Prince Electra Texas offered for Llewellyn Legion Pianpies dogs and a spotted Llewellyn cat missing since August 4th. Contact details provided for owners Lladgil and White. Endeavor seeks safe return of both pets to reduce distress and loss.
An excerpted, disjointed wartime piece extols watermelons as a symbol of national unity and labor during tough times. It links the fruit to cleanliness, work, and morale, praising its healthful qualities and its role in supporting workers and the home front. It also ties watermelon culture to American identity and patriotic duty.
Roy H. Sykes former pastor at Watkins Park Presbyterian Church says Tanlac restored his wife’s health after ten months of stomach troubles and a nervous breakdown. He notes quick relief and renewed ability to help with household duties. Tanlac sold by Vernon Ferguson Drug, Odell R T Relcher, Harrold Wilson Drug, and other leading druggists.
Notice to banks and interested parties to submit sealed bids to the City Secretary of Vernon Texas for City Depository funds by September. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Address or contact details included.
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