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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1921
Page
4
County seeks to fill an unexpired term of J N Fulcher for County Superintendent. Application notices urge eligible residents to file petitions and meet qualification standards outlined by the county board. nominations close on a specified date with a public meeting to confirm a successor.
A Wilbarger County farmer advocates tree planting for wind breaks shade and beauty. He notes trees protect homes and livestock heat, add acre value, and can supply fire wood in necessity, arguing practical and ornamental motives justify expanding tree cover.
The Texas Senate postpones redistricting until 1924 citing self interest and constitutional duty. Support grows as West and Northwest Texas urge Governor Neff to sign the bill while critics warn a veto would be unwise. Astin representatives report mixed votes and call for legislative duty to fulfill the mandate.
After Governor Neff vetoed a recently passed redistricting bill, the session ends in Austin with unresolved inequities. Supporters insist the Legislature must pass a more equitable measure after next year’s elections.
Editorial from Childress notes Vernon could attract visitors by hosting events such as the T. O. O. Fr. Lodge convention and a multi county Teachers Institute in Wichita Falls. Officials believe four to six hundred visitors from each gathering would benefit the community and justify efforts to secure them.
A discussion argues for an inheritance tax to fund state government revenues, noting potential gains of $500,000 or more and advocating it as fair and minimally burdensome. The piece suggests exemptions to protect dependents and urges disposing of excess estates for the general welfare.
Foster's Weather Bulletin predicts August frost risk near the Great Lakes while warm waves reach west of the Great Lakes by August 28. September is forecast stormier with heavy rains and frosts threatening northern Canada and parts of Europe. wetter early September followed by drier late September for winter sowing prospects in America and Canada.
Mrs J Allman Potts hosted a miscellaneous shower August 15 at 418 Deaf Smith Street honoring Mrs James Watson of Ft Worth. Guests enjoyed pink and blue decorations and an ice course. Contest winner was Mrs W R Eddins. attendees included B G Newman W R Eddies Allen Ferguson Howard Richie Horace Pitts W C Pitts and Willie Carrell. Out of town mourners in Vernon for George Dewey Lyons funeral included Mr and Mrs C L Yowell Childress Mr and Mrs Parmlee Brooks Kaufman and BK Lyons Alvord.
FF Birge and family of Sherman visit Vernon friends. Mr Birge formerly resided here and now works with the Birge Forbes Company.
A reader recounts a near fatal stomach episode eight months ago on a birthday. After doctors failed to help, a friend recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Since taking the simple, harmless preparation, the writer says digestion improved with no further pains and better appetite. A money back guarantee is noted. Earl D. Garrison travels home to Snyder Oklahoma after leaving his W E Thomas lumber job.
Chautauqua managers seek musicians singers readers entertainers dramatic talent lecturers platform managers juvenile workers storytellers tent crews and agents to staff programs for the next season. Earn good salaries and travel across the United States Canada Alaska New Zealand Australia and England. Free list of managers and booking agents available to anyone sending the names of local chapter officers to The Billboard Chicago. Mr Alv Thiers Cardheilac of Chillicothe attended the Hill Crest dance last night.
An advertisement urges readers to visit Lutz & Schmoker's for Trubleprof tires claiming relief from tire troubles. The prompt seems to resemble a vintage ad with a pun on trouble and tires, promoting the product line and store.
Mrs. J. N. Grimes and her son John returned this week from an extensive automobile tour through many middle west and western states. They spent three months on the road visiting Yellowstone Park and Salt Lake City and traveled through Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska New Mexico Colorado Montana Utah Idaho Missouri and Wyoming.
May Build On Farm pr IL EK Parmlee of Burkburnett was in Vernon on business. Doctor Parmlee is considering building a residence on its Elliott community farm.
A blaze engulfed a Ford on West Texas Street around 5 pm Wednesday drawing the local fire department. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with minimal damage to the vehicle.
The handsome five room residence of B F Weltzy on North Vexington Street was completed Wednesday. The house is modern in every respect. Miss Telete Faucher of Seymour returned home Wednesday after an absence, with Miss Gene.
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