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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1921
Page
8
A Dodge Brothers advertisement cites a survey of 20 000 car owners showing endurance as the top priority with 18 percent naming it. Comfort follows at 11 percent and price at 10 percent, highlighting ruggedness as key to loyalty and widespread use in war and civilian life.
R. W. (Bob) Ferrell owns a new filling station named General Auto Supply Company on East Wilbarger Street Vernon. The firm traces to an early Vernon venture started by C. R. Staley and later owned by Ferrell and Shoupson who moved into their current building. They offer Lexuome gasoline and oil and aim for about 10 000 gallons monthly.
The Service Auto Supply Company run by Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Altman at West Wil barger Street in the Culmimodious building. Grace Manis Altman and assistants Lisman Jr and Glad lier LOUAg. Clayton Thomas heads the garage. forty fireproof storage vaults for cars. carries Water White Gasoline Michelin Lee Puncture Proof tires and Mobiloil.
George A. Long of the Wrecking House in Sherman Texas is a St. Paul Minnesota native who runs a living business tearing down cars selling parts repairing vehicles and selling Vulcan and United States tires and motor lubricants. He is associated with Charles Hansard an ex aviator from Sherman. The firm sits on the east side of the square.
The Adco Storage Battery Company led by W. D. Long proclaims a dry storage battery unlike any other wet models. E. D. Long assists as the business, in operation eighteen months, runs from Cumberland Street.
Ladd’s Place, on East Wilbarger Street, owned by C M Ladd, lies as a pioneer in the garage business. The brick building of 52 1/2 by 90 feet houses United States tires Magnolia gas and oils and handles 10 000 to 20 000 gallons monthly. Ladd also operates as district agent for the Delco Light system and relies on Otto Lawson Joe Campbell and L D Adams as sales force.
J. J. Manis and Sons, active in Vernion for fourteen years in gasoline and oils, expanded to auto accessories six years ago. The firm, run by J. J. Manis and his two sons R. V. and Connie, offers Gulf gasoline, Hood and Miller tires, Portage tires, Ford parts, and light repairs from 235 North Main Street, the original business stand.
The Southwestern Implement Company led by J. H. Freudiger offers John Deere implements and Fisk tires plus parts for Yard cars. Located on Cumberland Street for two years, business is improving and expected to brighten further soon.
Fred L Reed Sign and Auto Painting operates on South Main after three years in business including two on North Main street. He runs the shop with assistance from Milton Archer and offers services to refurbish old autos.
Coleman Brothers and Hancock run a fast efficient auto repair shop in a brick building west of City Hall on Marshall street. They moved in July and offer guaranteed work with deficiencies corrected. The 30 by 90 foot shop handles general auto repair and sells Pierce Oil Corporation oils with E B Coleman Bradford Hancock assisted by John Krebs and Bill Goad.
The B. and H. Garage run by Britton and Henderson operates from a nine month old business at Cumberland fo Wile streets. Howe Quick Tire Service Co occupies the same building with Mr. Howe in business eighteen months selling Pierce Oil gasoline and oils.
This column advises on parking impacts on tire wear and tire maintenance. It notes monthly inspection of spring clamps and nut tightness, warns gasoline degradation reducing ignition, and recommends replacing scarred piston rings. It also mentions stopping stuffing box leaks by tightening the mat, with repackage if leaks persist.
V. C. Morris and his father operate a Vernon based upholstery shop on South Main street. In business over a year, they repair and make automobile tops and do all kinds of upholstery. Morris, a Vernon native, runs the sole local business of this kind.
H D Creath Motor Co established last June on North Main Street. The firm sells Hupmobiles and Packards and carries Hupmobile parts. Six Hupmobiles and two Packards sold. J H Moseley is salesman Frank Byrd inside manager and Ray Billings is the mechanic.
The Vernon Radiator and Welding Shop runs on North Cumberland Street under manager H. W. Mass. In operation for two years, Marion Price works there. The shop uses an acetylene welding process on any car and guarantees its work.
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