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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
12
Advertising rate notice for Vernon Texas dated February 8 1921 lists rates and terms. This public notice designates the American Press Association as foreign advertising representative.
The article argues over establishing an agricultural college in West Texas with critics citing limited scope and costs, while supporters claim regional farming differences and local needs justify the project despite high expense and uncertain timing. It notes four first class mechanical schools already serving state needs and discusses economic potential.
EB Price, who already runs a Vernon mattress factory, seeks a small broom factory start funded by local growers. He argues a promising market exists without heavy promoter backing from Dallas. The plan envisions gradual expansion as broom core supplies stabilize.
The Record notes the need for local broom factory promoters and other ventures to invest in community enterprises. It argues residents with funds should cooperate to establish businesses nearby, as Vernon requires several small industries to develop with the town.
Vernon bankers again show strong community patriotism by supporting diversification in farming in Wilbarger County. The piece argues farmers who raise high grade cattle hogs chickens and turkeys can earn hundreds annually and stay debt free with bank support, predicting prosperity for Wilbarger County.
A rustic speaker laments a gasless trek with a worn horse and a broken down wagon. The countryside lies still as the speaker longs for fuel and companionship, imagining a roaring fire and a loyal horse to haul them home.
The local union of the Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers Society adopts a resolution stating no strikes will be permitted without executive approval. It warns that allowing otherwise would undermine the organization and government. officials listed include Bib Baskerville Roy Davis Tom Lamar and Smith Nixon. Harry Norwood visited Chillicothe while Tia Edwards departed for Fort Worth to attend business college.
A Nash touring car driven by Harvey Alten and a Ford touring car driven by H A Hilley collided at Main and Wilbarger streets Sunday morning about 2 30. Both drivers escaped injury though the Ford front axle was bent and radiator damaged. Mr Alten sustained a minor nose injury while Hilley’s wife and two small children were unharmed. Side curtains on both cars hindered visibility.
Doctors report subconcious awareness of wedding date aided by fiancé's voice as Misk Lehman awakens in hospital. The January 30 wedding date looms as 36 other syncope cases rise in the city.
A report notes the Massie Vernon grocery store sustained damage to its front axle and radiator in a incident. The article mentions the store as the site of the damage and details the repair needs.
We express our deep gratitude for the kindness and words of sympathy shown during the illness and death of our loved one. We appreciate the floral offerings and prayers for Heaven’s richest blessings. Mrs Ella Jones and family, Mrs Ed Co Freeman W, FL Creager. ltp
At a Friday night lodge meeting Way Hggleston Dr M J Moore and Cicero Albright received chapter degrees.
Mrs K Barcley returned Sunday from Wichita Falls where she visited her son.
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