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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
9
In Vernon Texas the managing editor is recorded as entering the post office as second class mail matter under the act of Congress dated March 8 2879.
Citizens celebrate securing Lee Highway but urge completion of two federally funded hard surfaced roads. State and United States governments will fund half the expense, with Wilbarger county to gain two long, almost perpendicular routes from county line to county line at half price. Prioritize right of way and grading for timely construction.
Bridges to be built where needed along Lee highway. The road will handle heavy traffic soon as a route of travel. Merchants of Vernon expect profit from tourist trade and urge a shape that prevents traffic detours through other cities.
The article argues Wilbarger County youths pursuing Southwestern institutions prove the county’s support for college education. It contends that while college is not the sole path to wealth, it broadens life, strengthens friendships, and aids clear thinking and courageous governance for the nation amid internal threats.
Washington December 18 The bulletin argues sunspot numbers forecast world wheat production and North American crop levels. It claims crops near 1200 feet rise and fall with the sun, and proposes regulating North American crops by scientific methods. Local forecasts list regional temperatures and storms for late December to January.
The clippings describe temperatures and storm patterns across regions west of the Rockies with references to the 80s and 90s, plus a narrative about the boll weevil and moisture. Foster's Weather Bureau is cited as the best predictor of wet years and boll weevil damage.
Wilbarger County Medical Society elected Sleward Reger as president with Dr A B Garland as vice president and Dr K W Flix as secretary. Dr Hix continues as secretary. Dr J E Dodson Dr B D Flaniken and Dr T A King were named to the board of censors. Reger chosen as delegate to the Texas State Medical Association with Dr Garland as alternate. The group adjourned to meet January 15.
In sorrowing hours the family thanks friends for steady aid during months of illness and death of their husband and father. May God reward each. Signed by Mrs I. Danson, and Messrs Atkins Riggs Dunson and families.
Land posted by J H Kinchelor warns against hunting with dogs or guns. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
A compact note describes work that removes the need for ongoing maintenance or con tinve tasks. The report outlines an approach that streamlines processes, reduces repetitive effort, and cuts long term obligations.
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