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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
14
Poultry guidance notes optimal breeding with range feeding, mature males, and hens aged one to two years. Prefer roosters to cocks for fertility, provide free range when possible, protect males from frost, and ensure draft proof, ventilated housing. Regular inspections for lice or mites and balanced feeding maintain fertility and hatch strength.
Mrs. Myatt Napier and later Mr and Mrs Bob Ferret hosted Valentine events for Marie Anderson of Covina California with bridge games, two course luncheon, dancing, corsages and boutonnières. About 135 attendees from families including Andersons Hicks Youngbloods and McCarter joined at the Methodist Church basement for afternoon and evening festivities.
The event saw about eighty members present with aight acting as hostex. Afternoon refreshments included hot chocolate and sandwiches, while hot chocolate and cake were served in the evening.
The Central Christian Church and Sunday School hosted a Valentine social Friday night in the church basement with many adults and children attending. Games and refreshments were provided including a party by Mrs Bennett for her daughter Jacqueline in honor of her upcoming second birthday.
Local notes show Winnie Jewel Norwood and John McDowell visiting Crowell with Addie Thompson and Early Norwood Ennis McCrary. Fournice Wilser attends Texas Bottlers Association meeting in Waco. Joe Sumner travels to Duncan Oklahoma on business and Rufus Vandiver from Wichita Falls visits Vernon. Nettie Slatt travels to Denver and Ernest Pope and Mrs T N Rouse visit Memphis.
One hundred thirteen bales of cotton were shipped yesterday from Galveston for export to Germany in the first order of a two consignments by Taitz and Sehmoker. The cotton is fully insured and will be sold in Germany with returns expected in 40 to 60 days. Farmers may gain 3 to 5 cents per pound more than local prices for similar grade.
W A Rodgers formerly of Willinger county died Saturday February 12 at Stoneburg. He was 24, served two years in the army, had been in poor health for about two years, and is survived by sisters Mrs BR McNutt and Mrs W L Smith of Vernon who attended the funeral. D P Sink visited from Crowell for business, others listed in Vernon and nearby towns.
U S Department of Agriculture scientists endorse whitewash to kill mites and vermin in poultry houses and roosts. In severe infestations use a stronger disinfectant then recoat with whitewash after 48 hours. Mix half a peck of wine with 20 gallons water and salt, add 2 quarts crude carbolene, apply by spray or brush.
The fragment notes concern a person addressing parasites affecting fowls and emphasizes the importance of keeping birds healthy through management or treatment. No additional context or names are provided in the readable text.
The White City school stages The Star Bright Friday night for the school’s benefit. Everyone is invited to attend to support the school.
William and Mary period dining set includes buffet oblong table arm chair and five side chairs. Formerly $400 now $275 for quick removal. Other dining room items reduced. Also stock of 2 inch posts beds with fillers in Ivory VM and oxidized finishes in 3 4 or 4 4 widths formerly $15 now $10.
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