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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists staff roles including Buford Q C Browns editor and manager and Bert D Sheppard associate editor. It states mail classification, address change cautions, and subscription rates of eight dollars yearly six or three month terms with a minimum three months.
Advertising rates list in Vernon Texas on February 15 1921. Classified ads charge 12 cents per word for first insertion and three transactions with 8 word minimum total. Obituary inquiries and poetry slots are offered with fixed word counts. Display advertising uses premions and eight columns.
The piece argues diversified farming helps profits but cannot fix marketing faults. It notes eggs selling for 15 cents to housewives 45 cents elsewhere, urges marketing associations to curb profiteering and waste, and cites poultry, vegetables, feed, and cotton as needing coordinated marketing systems to balance supply and demand.
A strange exchange unfolds as a seeker pressured to locate Jim Jackson, known for a hidden path and a yellow house two blocks ahead. The speaker, furious, declares a map showing a route to Jackson’s lair and hints at posting an ad to locate his hound if the quest fails.
Dr Royal Copeland the New York City health commissioner warns the nation faces a grave typhus threat from migrants arriving on steamers from Europe. He argues rigorous testing and delousing for entrants and links typhus to malaria and typhoid as deadly outcomes of poor sanitation.
A regional First Baptist Conference will meet in Amarillo on March 1 with pastors from Panhandle districts 9 14 and 16 expected to attend. The state board may cover travel for preachers district organizers and W M A organizers. The event opens at 10 00 a m and runs all day and is touted as the largest denominational gathering in northwest Texas for Baptists. Several prominent speakers will address delegates.
Edith Lary assisted the school’s Domestic Science girls Friday afternoon. A six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis is recovering from illness. A home singing occurred Sunday night at Mr Cheatham’s. Little Mattie Sherman burned her face while kindling a fire but is improving. A Valentine party was held at O E Sherman’s home Friday night with refreshments.
Creditors are urged to send all bills to the reorganized Burk-Cameron Oil Company at 206 East Pease Street Vernon Texas. No lawsuits or liens needed as stockholders will handle claims. Adv 9-Tic The Record Classified ads bring result.
200 acres of Johnson and mesquite grass pasture with ample water. Owner is ready to tend a number of cattle by the month. Fence is in fairly good condition but stock safety is not guaranteed. Contact U.S. Davis.
For sale notice advertising Lot 60 by 120 feet fronts north on West Texas street four blocks from the square. Contact N Creager at the Post Office. 8 Ste
The Federated Clubs and the Civic League call for the utmost cooperation from every man, woman, and child in the Vernon area to maintain cleanliness and civic pride.
Congressman Blauton opposes a pay raise for Senators and Representatives arguing a record vote deters lawmakers from voting yes. He notes costs rise in Washington while farmers and businessmen feel the strain, urging citizens to press for fiscal restraint. Vernon Council Assembly 130 meets at Masonic Hall February 17 at 7 pm for degree conferrals with lunch at the usual hour.
Austin Texas Feb 14 The Legislative committee of the Department of Texas American Legion is dedicating effort to promoting a bill for a 1 500 000 appropriation to complete a 100 patient hospital at Kerrville using the American Legion Hospital property there as a nucleus. The measure came from its senate committee with a unanimous report to pass and Col Alvin Owsley who left the attorney general post to aid the committee says the bill is advancing well.
A Ford touring car was sold last week to Guy RK Jones, county farm demonstrator, and a sedan to the Wil burger County Red Cross. The Red Cross car will serve the needs of the public health nurse.
The Vire department held a Thursday night banquet at Liberty Cafe honoring George R. Walsh of American LaFrance and city officials. Eighteen were present at the affair. A postbanquet discussion on fire department activities followed.
Notice urges readers to order fruit trees shade trees ornamental trees shrubs or vines this week. Those able to visit or drop a card in Post Office box 203 and L with call are asked to contact Huntley at W2tp Bay JAW.
A long standing loan service announces farm mortgage financing across Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. Rates described as very low and competitive. Indicates options for extended terms and widespread availability through T. P. Lisman and Son.
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