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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
12
Vernon Texas posts mark a second case on the post office under an act of Congress dated March 3 187%. The notice signals a government action impacting local postal service.
A notice seeks a candidate to fill the unexpired term of J. N. Fulcher as County Superintendent. The posting requests qualified individuals to apply by the stated deadline and to meet Civil Service or local eligibility requirements.
An article argues for tree planting on farms citing utilitarian benefits such as wind breaks climate impact and increased home attractiveness. A Wilbarger County farmer notes his own plantings provide shade beauty livestock comfort and potential fuel while enhancing farm value and resilience.
Texas Senate delays the redistricting bill citing self interest and constitutional mandate. Public appeals urge Governor Nett to sign as critics warn a veto could prolong the session. Lawmakers face pressure to fulfill constitutional duties and avoid rising public indignation.
The piece describes ongoing discontent over redistricting in Texas with Governor Neff’s veto looming and lawmakers under pressure to pass a more equitable bill during an Austin legislative session.
Editorial urges Vernon to promote growth through hosting conventions and events. It notes plans for the Panhandle lodge convention returning, and a multicounty Teachers Institute in Wichita Falls potentially moved to Vernon, expecting four to six hundred visitors per event, boosting local businesses.
A discussion urges an inheritance tax to fund state government operations. It argues the measure could raise at least $500,000 and grow with large fortunes, presenting justice for those who prosper and a sizable exemption for dependents.
Mrs J O Grimes and her son Jon return from a three month automobile journey through many midwest and western states. They visited Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City and traveled through Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska New Mexico Colorado Montana Utah Idaho Missouri and Wyoming.
May build on his Burkburnett farm Vernon newsman reports Dr L B Parmlee in town on business. Dr Parmlee contemplates constructing a residence on the Elliott community farm.
A Ford caught fire on West Vexas Street around 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The blaze drew the local fire department, but the flames were put out quickly with little damage to the car.
The bulletin outlines an early August cold spell spreading from the northern rockies to the Atlantic states with frost risks in the north and center regions. It warns of a warm wave near August 28 followed by cool, rainy conditions, then a very stormy September with heavy rain, but better winter grain prospects after mid September. It notes minimal change in evapotranspiration patterns and expects dry pockets to see rain.
Mrs. J. Allman Potts hosted a miscellaneous shower August 15 at her Vernon home honoring Mrs. James T. Watson of Ft. Worth. Pink and blue decorations framed the rooms. Mrs. W. R. Eddins won the prize. An ice course was served to several guests including B. G. Newman and W. R. Ed dine. Out-of-town visitors in Vernon for George Dewey Lyons funeral included J. Vowell Childress Parmlee Brooks Kaufman and M. Lyons Alvord F Birge and family Sherman residents visiting. Mr. Birge previously lived in Vernon and is with the Birge Forbes Company.
A reader recounts a near death on a birthday eight months ago due to abdominal pain. After a friend suggested Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, symptoms subsided and digestion improved. The letter promotes the product as a cure for stomach liver and intestinal ailments and notes a money refund guarantee. Mr. Garrison, formerly with W. E. Thomas Lumber Co, left for Snuyner, Okla.
Chautauqua managers seek musicians singers readers entertainers dramatic talent platform managers venue workers storytellers tent crews and agents. They offer travel across the United States Canada Alaska New Zealand Australia and England with good salaries. A list of managers and booking agents sent free to anyone mailing the names and addresses of the President Secretary and Treasurer of Jacatenautauqua to The Billboard Chicago US.
Thiers Cardheilac of Chillicothe attended the dance at Hillcrest last night highlighting a social gathering in the town.
An advertisement urges customers to visit Lutz and Schmoker for Trubleprof tires to end tire trouble. It emphasizes a quick solution and associates the brand with relief from tire issues.
A five room frame residence for B. FB. Kelsie or North Yesing, son, was completed in every respect. Miss Pelete Fancher of Seymour returned home Wednesday after visiting her cousin Miss Gene Lewellyn.
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