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Newspaper

Vernon Record

Location

Vernon, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1923

Page

6

Pastor Moore receives Christmas gift after prayer

The First Presbyterian Church of this city held a faith affirming moment as Pastor Moore recounted a personal prayer for funds to buy a pew suit and overcoat. A $100 check arrived from W R Glasgow, longtime West Texas banker, along with a note recalling their past friendship and asking him to accept the gift.

Moore First Presbyterian Church Dr. Moore W. R. Glasglow West National Bank West, Texas West Dr Moore Will Glasgow Hing

This Is Nation of Nut Eaters Records Prove It

Records show nut consumption across the United States including pecans walnuts filberts chestnuts chinquapins beach nuts butter nuts and black walnuts. Vernon Texas and other towns buy and consume thousands of pounds annually.

Nation of Nut Eaters United States Vernon Texas

Revolution in Mexico centers around Veracruz

The Mexican revolution continues with several minor clashes last week as Federal troops under President Obregon and his staff win a string of engagements and plan a drive on Veracruz, the rebel capital.

Mexico Veracruz Alvaro Obregon Vera Cruz

Let Us Fill Your Barrel With American Coal Oil

A. B. Hartwood offers coal oil and invites customers to call for service. Phone number 745 appears in the ad. The message emphasizes customer satisfaction and availability.

A. B. Hartwood

Missouri Representative Proposes 2.75 Percent Beer to Enforce Dry Law

Representative Leonidas Dyer of Missouri proposes enforcing prohibition via 2.75 percent beer and taxing it to fund dry law enforcement. He argues that this strength would win broad support for the dry law among roughly three quarters of the people.

Leonidas Dyer Missouri

Walter Walbrick Leaves for Williamson Home

Walter Walbrick departed last week for Williamson to establish his future home. Local social notes report numerous visits and small gatherings among residents of El Reno and nearby communities including Harrold Elliott and Vernon.

Community News from Oklahoma Union Area

Sunday church services noted with Mrs Th B B Atkins and daughters at Grover. Family moves to Carer community. Fr Hobson and children visited Oklavion. J Balia's business trip to Theimason. Attendees at a mie str. per at Elliott included many locals. Farmers busy with cotton. Local illness and social events, including a candy making night hosted by Miss Lela Nettles.

Oklaunion B. Atkins Grover A. B. Willencon Fr. Hobson Oklavnion Fy Nettles McCardie Theimason J. Balia Eiliott Fron U. H. Honteehens Be Atkins Geo Bob Marshall Noves Ruth Hontehens Tartem Lowe Gober Wilkenson Tala Thomas Ploud Nettles Ralph Hoentchens A. B. Wilkenson Berthe Hayes Mammie Bert Rains Bertha Louise Uty Lela Nettles

Weatherford Man Grows Seven Pound Turnip

R B Richardson of Pars community, resident over thirty five years, grew a seven pound white globe turnip rivaling a Weatherford rival. Turnip weighed at a grocery store then displayed at the Record office. Also notes Presbyterian Guild sale of fancy Christmas gifts at Mrs Hale Colley’s residence.

R. BB. Richardson Weatherford Richardson Presbyterian Guild Hale Colley

Why rain often follows battles in fair weather

The Weather Bureau explains rain often follows battles due to troop movements needing dry roads and favorable conditions. It notes that counting hits and misses would show rain after such events, while a key reason is that movements require dry weather, making rain more likely after battles than before.

Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture

Weather note ends drought as battle looms in tale

The text observes that ten preliminary days of dry spell may end soon, with rain expected as the normal routine progresses. It clarifies the battle itself does not cause the rain, implying weather patterns are independent of ongoing conflict.

Weinhold Visits Vernon On Odell News Business

N F H Weinhold editor and publisher of the Odell News came to Vernon for business. He predicted the Odell territory will likely yield over 10 000 bales of cotton this year. Record Classified Ads get results.

Weinhold N. FH. Weinhold Editoxy Odell News Vernon Odell

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E. L. Moore EL Reno News Walter Walbrick Williamson Ruth Heatchens Roy Lemons Harrold Inez Bernice Atkins Offie Pierce Elliott Joe Recks Harry Charlie George Donges Eva Nettles Red River F. TL. Nettles Albert Noyes Oscar Neves W. Schible Fred Salk Fred, Jr George Lutz F. Johnson Institute Fred Houtehens Electra M. I. Luedtke Floyd Hutchens Elliott Sunady A. B. Wilkerson Lelia Nettles Price Mattress Factory Deaf Smith Street M. L. Bird Phon Vernon, Texas Vernon Adjusting Co A. P. Howard Fargo Turnip Painee Police Melbourne Australia America Dublin Rences Merry Christmas Lisenbee Furniture Co Shire Building Fentress & Walker Waggoner Bank City Bakery John Hancock Life Insurance Company F. L. Massie Coats Dixon Dry Goods Co Hart Schaffner & Marx Fratt Perfection” Boys Edwin Clapp Howard & Foster Billiken Dixonary Goods Co. Outfitters
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