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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1921
Page
6
United States Department of Agriculture poultry specialists advise on breeding flock management. Use mature cockerels or pullets, favor hens, provide free range when possible, and protect combs from frost. Monitor fertility, feed a balanced ration, and keep birds in dry, well-ventilated quarters with adequate space.
A series of Valentine events crowded the town with social gatherings. Mr and Mrs Myatt Nanier hosted Miss Marie Anderson and other guests for bridge and dinner at their home and the Pipers later hosted dancing and a two course luncheon. Miss Marie Anderson and Miss Frances Hicks were noted for high bridge scores. Bob Ferrell and wife held a Valentine dinner and party in Covina honoring Miss Anderson. The observances included corsages and boutonieres. A large turnout of about 130 youths attended a Valentine Social at the Methodist Church basement with Mrs Kagar McHugh directing the activities and refreshments served from 4:30 to 6.
The Sunday School department hosted the Meyworth League gathering with about eighty attendees. Hot chocolate and sandwiches were served in the afternoon and hot chocolate and cake in the evening.
The Central Christian Church and Sunday School members and friends held a Valentine social in the church basement on Friday night. Grown-ups and children enjoyed games, and refreshments were served by organizers including Mrs B Bennett who hosted for her daughter Jacqueline whose second birthday was Sunday.
One hundred thirteen bales of cotton were shipped yesterday from Galveston for export to Germany. The initial order under consignment by Kute and Schmeker states the cotton will be sold in Germany with returns to follow in about forty to sixty days. Farmers should receive three to five cents more per pound than locally marketable cotton.
A 19th century poultry advisory recommends whitewashing hen houses to kill mites and their eggs. It details a disinfectant mix of pine tar, water, salt, and carbolic weld, plus cleaning, good ventilation, and light to deter vermin and keep fowls healthy.
Former Vernon area resident Dre TP Stoneburg, a 24 year old Navy veteran, died Saturday February 12 after two years of poor health. Brother and sister in Vernon attended the funeral. several locals and out of town visitors were noted among attendees._coordinates show O.P. Eldredge of Amarillo and Dr. L. O. Landon of Wichita Falls in Vernon weekends amid routine social notices._
Southeast Corner Square hosts Miss Winnie Jewel Norwood John McDowell and Addie Thompson with Messrs KEarny Norwood and Ennis McCrary visiting Crowell Sunday. Mrs J W Norwood returns from visit. Eurnice Wilson attends Texas Bottlers Association meeting in Waco. Joe Sumner travels to Duncan Oklahoma and back. Rufus Vandiver of Wichita Falls visits Vernon. Nettie M Slatt goes to Denver on business. Ernest Pope from Clarendon visits Vernon. Mrs T S Rouse leaves for Memphis to visit her parents.
Fragment mentions parasites affecting fowls and the need to keep birds healthy through attentive care. Notes urgency of disease prevention and regular monitoring to protect poultry.
The White City school presents away Friday night with The Star Wrights a benefit event to aid the school and invites all residents to attend the performance and support the fundraiser.
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