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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1923
Page
4
R B Nichols editor and manager announces post office filing in Vernon Texas as second class mail matter under congressional act of March 3 1870. Readers changing address should supply both old and new addresses to ensure prompt delivery. Price listed as 2.00.
Classified rates 1st insertion 112 cents per word then three insertions 8 cents per word minimum 25 cents Local reading notice 2 cents per word first insertion 3 cents per word for two insertions Obituary notices 13 words Poetry 2 cents per word Cash required with reading notices Display advertising Promotion 60 cents per 8 column inch all others 45 cents Notice to the public Erroneous reflections corrected upon request The Record editor acknowledges potential corrections to any reputation, firm, or corporation mentioned.
A Vernon County figure urges Wilbarger County farmers to diversify beyond cotton. He warns that relying on cotton as the main money crop leaves livestock hungry for expensive feed, urging production of feed and family food on farms and noting one crop reliance often puts farmers behind financially. He praised long‑time county residents who switch to home production to gain stability and ownership.
The Records predicts Texas high school football title coming west again next year. West Texans are urged to build a great empire as champions develop, with Vernon’s new school favored to claim the championship flag.
Unfavorable weather reduced seed quality this crop season, producing inferior planting seed. Farmers are urged to test seed for next year to ensure only the best is planted. Some cotton growers with fair yields could not obtain good seed, according to local crop analysts.
The county urges selecting good seed to ensure a strong crop and fair prices. It argues healthy seed costs no more to cultivate and that inferior seed wastes money, stressing the need to seize opportunities to improve next year's yield.
Mr. and Mrs. Holley entertained about twenty guests Sunday night. The Christmas tree was loaded with gifts and Santa Claus distributed presents. The couple celebrated Christmas and their young son’s birthday with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Rouse traveled to Snyder to visit relatives. Rev and Mrs T Rouse were also mentioned during the holidays. Meira Jean Holley was born December 1.
Abilene High School defeated Waco High School last Friday in a decisive win that marks West Texas supremacy in high school football. The victory follows Abilene’s strong showings against top West Texas rivals and lifts the region’s profile across the state.
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