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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
4
A long explication critiques a Texas newspaper editorial that warns of “the volcano of outlawry and anarchy” and questions the endurance of editorial writers under heavy strains. The piece notes references to a sheriff, a grand jury, and the idea of sovereignty, with dismissive irony toward the author and editorials in general.
The article recalls Cecil Rhoads and his Oxford scholarships stressing leadership and athletics as eligibility. Vernon High School diversifies sport pride, aims to publish a school annual, and notes optimism for 1922 with Roger Babson’s business outlook predicting improved conditions despite German morale impacts.
The town of Vernon debates dangers from a roaming, largely unmannered dog population amid fears of hydrophobia. Calls rise to cull the mongrel canines as depredations and public hazard grow, with emphasis on protecting residents from bites and disease.
The Record urges Vernon voters to weigh a $100,000 high school bond against charter amendments and tax increases. It notes bond limits constraint and the need to consider crowded classrooms and impending compulsory attendance, urging residents to decide if higher taxes are acceptable to fund a new high school.
The Chamber of Commerce board urges support for local labor and home purchases to strengthen workers and merchants alike. Frank Riggs announces he has taken over the Walter Ladd service car business at Domino Hall with motto Services will be my motto I never miss a train. A pack of aggressive dogs near a Lexington Kentucky cattle and sheep farm is being eliminated after terrorizing locals and injuring an employee. W B Lofton is recovering at home.
The article outlines Colorado history from 1806 exploration to 1876 statehood. It notes Pike named Pikes Peak, Fremont and Long expeditions, the 1858 Gold Dry Creek discovery, Denver’s rapid rise, 1861 Colorado Territory creation, 1876 statehood, area 108 048 square miles, population basis for six electors, and the name from the Colorado river meaning colored red.
The note states that funding for a municipal light plant hinges on a bond issue and that education of children must be addressed if the bond passes.
Emory Rhoads and H. D. Hocker motored to Wichita Falls today to discuss the coming poultry interests in Vernon and related development plans with local leaders.
A wife recalls her husband suffering years with colic and stomach troubles until Mast’s Wonderful Remedy gave relief. The ad claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal deposits from the intestinal tract and settles inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Available in Vernon by Feeson Drice Company and druggists nationwide.
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