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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
1
Local merchants returning from the east say price reductions last fall created a false spring baseline. Prices are higher than prewar levels, with gradual declines expected over three years. Cotton goods and silks led declines, while men’s wear and shoes drop toward former prices. Wages rose sharply, complicating real value.
Sigler Drilling Co official says substantial development may follow as new wells are planned. Locations include Hegwood lease and near Sigler 7 with derrick work begun and equipment moved. another drill site is mapped near the Pyramid location with operations expected within thirty days. Mer. Treswood notes progress has been slow but development will commence in earnest.
Marshal H Bratton announced a March 7 deadline for auto license compliance. Motorists must display the state license with its serial number on all cars and fix defective lights to meet the law.
Two ferrets are kept at Kell Mill to drive rats from the premises. A Ruyzer states the animals are effective at flushing rodents from their holes. The ferrets allegedly kill rats and suck their blood, causing rats to abandon the mill area.
Mrs. Farrell of Vernon was elected to the board of directors of the Texas Congress of Mothers at a recent meeting. She is the only woman from West Texas chosen for the board and has long been active in the organization. The group works with the Parent-Teachers Association to promote child welfare and seeks a $12,000 state appropriation for extension work.
The Okluuinion Home Improvement Club meets Wednesday with Mrs. Logan Creager as host and all day proceedings. Edith Lacey, home demonstration agent, and Eula Goodfellow assist with the demonstration on hat making. Women are asked to bring their tanneh.
Vernon residents risk fires as coins are left behind electrical plugs when lights go out, instead of installing fuses. John Kon, manager of the public service company, warns that a faulty wire could spark flames if a penny remains in place.
The county court restructured road supervision in Wilbarger, consolidating precincts and naming new overseers. Three precincts from each commissioner were merged, increasing overseer territories, while many reports are still outstanding amid dry weather.
A state redistricting bill pending in the legislature would redraw the Wilbarger county district. Current lines join Wilbarger and Wichita counties in one seat. the proposal would group Wilbarger with Foard and Hardeman, while an amendment would grant Wichita two seats and join Wichita with Wilbarger for one seat. Proponents say the amendment better protects Wilbarger's interests by likely preserving an extra representative.
A fire at Childress damaged a rooming house near Childress Drang Company early Monday. The blaze caused about $10,900 in damage to the structure and an adjacent building, with the fire department’s quick work preventing greater loss to the block and nearby structures.
Miss Huff of the Wilbarger County Red Cross urges formation of a four member nursing committee to support a health center and visiting nurse work. She outlines duties including prenatal care, school child examinations, bedside care, tubercular reporting, and participation in sanitation campaigns.
P Wrohn of Electra touts Wichita and Wilbarger counties as rich in natural resources and suited to lead Texas farming. He notes farmers there avoid bank loans amid price declines and advocates scientific cultivation and cooperative landlord tenant practices. Wilbarger County already shows strong results from this approach.
Mr and Mrs J K Johnson entertain tonight at their home with a dance for California visitor Miss Marie Anderson. The young friends of the guest have been asked to arrive at 8 30 o clock.
J. O. Dove, a local contractor, plans to build a six room brick residence one block west of the paving on West Wilbarger Street. The steam heated home is estimated to cost $9,000.
A Texas A and M expert explains simple curing for sweet potatoes at a Vernon gathering. He outlines plant construction, ideal moisture, and temperatures 75 to 80 degrees curing then 55 degrees storage, plus disease control, packing practices, and timing before frost.
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