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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
11
Historical notes describe boot grease mixtures to render footwear water resistant year round. Instructions emphasize applying more grease in winter without overdoing and avoiding oil blends that harm leather. Detailed ingredient list includes wool grease, petroleum jelly, Petrolatum, white soft wax, mineral oils, and tallow.
Profile of Mira Josephine G. Adams highlighted for leadership work in Washington. The note references her role in a dowel related project and signals broader contributions by women in public service.
Advertised offer invites up to 100 able-bodied farmers to purchase 106 furais of the Spearman Varn land at Reagrives Gaines County Texas. Prospective buyers are promised favorable price terms and comprehensive purchase details via postal inquiry to Soltelle general agent or W H Steele local agent. Descriptive pamphlet will be provided.
Local lender National Bank extends loans to farmer Sue Fentress and partner for Poultry and Pet Stock operations. Sign of growing rural credit amid postwar expansion.
Notice to interested persons that Minta Miller filed in Wilbarger County Court for Letters Testamentary for John Miller deceased. The January term begins the first Monday. attendees may contest the will within the court period and present requirements. Clerk Verna Lucky signs, Vernon Texas, 1921.
On November 1 the Vernon Texas city commission proposed submitting to qualified voters the plan to issue bonds totaling 100000 for an Electric Light Plant. The January 3 election date was set with commissioners Rogers Blackwood Napier Mason voting affirmatively.
City of Vernon officials order a January 1922 election to authorize a $100,000 bond issue for an electric light plant. Ballots will read for or against issuance, with tax levies to cover interest and a sinking fund. Election at the City Hall with A M Katt as presiding officer and two judges and two clerks appointed.
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