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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
6
Senate Democrats hold enough votes to defeat the United States Britain France and Japan peace plan for the Pacific. The ten year pact allows withdrawal after twelve months note public opinion will influence ratification and Republicans opposed to the League may resist the alliance.
W S Farish of Humble Oil and Refining Co predicts the United States will remain the top producer as about ten thousand wells are now drilling. He notes Texas oil is in its infancy and cites 2,000,000,000 barrels yet to be produced in Texas. He recalls Burkburnett Tanger and Mexia as examples of dogged persistence leading to fields like Vernon potential. Sigler No 1 still producing.
A Vernon Christmas message notes increased want this year and urges local generosity to aid those in need. It highlights widespread hardship beyond Vernon and calls for Good Fellows to inform Santa where help is most needed, while urging gratitude for blessings and solidarity.
The Welfare organization lacks funds as the budget is not subscribed yet. Citizens are urged to notify the Good Fellows or Sheriffish about needy families Santa Claus might miss, and to contribute a small amount to spread Christmas cheer.
A note claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy relieved five year stomach and liver trouble. The writer says a cousin in Columbus urged trying it, and after treatment he feels better than in fifteen years. The ad promises the harmless prep removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract, with one dose convincing and money refunded. Sold in Vernon by Fergeson Drug Company and everywhere.
Mrs L B McCurdy of Main and Paradise streets slipped on a step Friday injuring a broken left foot bone and a sprained ankle. She is reported to be doing well. Mr and Mrs James F E Dockery, teachers at Haulk Hill school, were in Vernon Saturday.
By virtue of an execution from the District Court Wilbarger County on November 1st 101 the Herring Showers Lumber Company sues G L Waggoner No S028. The sheriff will sell December first at Vernon before the courthouse the south half of the southeast quarter of block forty eight in Texas Townsite Co addition to Vernon to satisfy a judgment of 80610 dollars.
Local report notes Guy Laschal a teacher at Parsley school was in town Saturday. The item mentions a new sanitary bakery opening tomorrow named Mann Bakery on the south side of the square.
Vernon City Commission approves submitting to property tax paying voters a 100000 bond issue for an electric light plant with a January 3 1922 election date. Election will be held at City Hall with a 6 percent interest rate, serial maturity, and sinking fund. The bond issue is to be financed by a tax levy.
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