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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
4
The article debates moving the university from Austin arguing it is a state institution tied to the city. It notes memories, traditions, and the need for urban laboratories for business and professional schools, while weighing property rights at Brackenridge and the realities of city evils.
A Vernon discussion warns that dirt roads impede commerce and travel. Speakers note deep sand and mud holes block access, hindering farmers and merchants from reaching Vernon and expanding the region as a farming and market hub. A permanent, better road system is urged for Wilburger county.
The Port Worth report notes Harry L. Carter, a leading local attorney, drove off a ten foot embankment into a water pool on Lake Worth road after glare from approaching headlights. The item links night driving hazards to outdated courtesy as a public concern. A classified line advertises Lot 60 by 120 feet on West Texas Street near the square with N. Creager at the Post Office.
The Record argues that removing the university to an available site benefits the many over the few who have Austin invested. It notes a potential gift of 10 million dollars and a site could meet material needs. The paper favors removal or, at least, relocation from Austin if better for the state.
A humorous tale describes bells ringing to repel rats at a Well mill. A curious rat is singled out as others avoid him while the bell traps an extra large rodent, inviting a lighthearted justice scene amid a wheat themed banquet and railway inn observations.
S J Williams of Galveston told the fifth annual Texas Retail Clothiers Association convention in Dallas that despite widespread price declines and gloom no member of the association suffered a business failure in the state. He urged forward looking, conservative advertising and courage to meet conditions.
Washington February 18 1921 forecast centers on March 4 with a warm wave across Rockies and Pacific slope moving southeast into the Mississippi Valley then along the St Lawrence valley. Cooler waves follow. temperatures near normal. above average precipitation and storm forces. March to bring three more storm periods and a vernal equinox linked weather pattern. The bulletin notes best weather on March 4 Desieuration Day and urges farmers to hold grain and cotton amid low prices.
Elliott representing a St Louis firm toured Vernon to review the Sigler oil property and showed strong interest in the HL and K Ol Company which has opened a new well. J J Rubenstein notes optimism for Vernon oil development. Empire Laundry's K G McDonald returns from Chillicothe with plans to open a branch next week employing five or six people.
The Record reports deposits of 4 720 708 87 and capital and surplus of 0 000 50. Loans and discounts total 2 000 565 00. W L Weatherall, son of J T Weatherall of Vernon, is assistant cashier. Also notes social visits in Vernon and a sale ad offering alfalfa day at 65 cents per bale and ear corn at 60 cents per bushel.
Miks Dixie King, a former Vernon resident, was chosen president of the Graduate Nurses Association of Wichita County at a Tuesday meeting in Wichita Falls. She will lead the group for the coming year.
Bargain sale offers a two hall house with a sleeping porch and open porch plus toilet bath. Includes 60 by 120 foot lot with shade trees. Asking price 36,000 and cash price 33,400. Contact phone 454.
W. M Hampton Jr has leased the building north of the Hampton Plumbing Co to parties from Quanah who will open a garage there at an early date.
Lister notes a fit for your Lister model at 10 41 cents, Southwestern Time Company, Southeast Corner Square.
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