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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
9
Local merchants returning from eastern markets warn that price slashes last fall created a artificial floor. Goods remain above prewar levels with declines expected gradually over three years. Cotton and silk drops pull down ladies wear while shoes and men’s clothing fall toward former levels.
Sigler Drilling Co officials announce planned new wells in the Sigler field near Hegwood lens location one half mile south of H and PW and one and one eighth miles southwest of Sigler No. 1. Derrick work began Sunday and drilling readiness is set. another site north of Pyramid location may spud within thirty days.
Marshal Bratton announces a March deadline for displaying state automobile licenses on all cars with visible serial numbers. Officers will fine noncompliant drivers while awaiting compliance and remind motorists to fix headlights and tail lights to meet legal standards.
A garbled report cites A. Raya describing ferrets as highly effective for pest control at a mill. The text mentions ferrets driving away animals and fighting them, with unclear details about eating rats and potential bloodshed noted by a Mr. Rayzor.
Mrs. Farrell of Vernon selected as a member of the board of directors of the Texas Congress of Mothers at a recent meeting. She has long served in leadership roles and is joined by notable figures including Mrs. Pat Neff and Miss Annie Webb Blanton. The organization, motto Child Welfare, works with the Fort Worth Teachers Association and seeks a 2000 appropriation for joint extension work.
The Oklainion Home Improvement Club holds an all day Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Logan Creager presiding. Miss Edith Lacey and Miss Eula Goodfellow will present demonstrations on home economics and ECCUONSDOS. Women are asked to bring their lunch.
In Vernon a teenager cites a public service concern about people placing coins behind electrical plugs instead of fuses when lights fail. Residents warn about defective wires and the risk of fire or shock from penny plug shortcuts.
The court reduced the number of road overseers in Wilbarger county and redrew precinct lines to create a simpler highway supervision system. Several precincts were consolidated and new overseers named for multiple precincts, as weather and reporting issues challenge the transition.
A state redistricting bill pending in the Legislature would alter representation for Witburger and Wiehits counties. The proposal combines Wilbarger, Foard, and Hardeman into one district, while amendments may grant Wiehita two seats and Wilbarger one in a Wilbarger Wiehita district, protecting Wilbarger’s interests.
A large blaze at the Childress Drug Company buildings in Temning hose on Monday threatened the entire block. Fire department crews prevented total loss, saving neighboring structures and about $19,006 in value while fighting the flames.
Wilburger County Red Cross execution committee met at the Chamber of Commerce to organize a public outreach for the visiting nurse and the proposed Fease center. Miss Huff outlined four key committee members and duties including publicity work school visits and supporting prenatal and school child care while emphasizing social integration of the nurse.
P and Krohn of Electra claim Wichita and Wilbarger counties hold all natural resources to lead Texas farming. Krohn notes no local farmers needed bank loans amid price fluctuations, cites uniform soil in the Wichita Wilbarger belt, and urges scientific farming and farm demonstrators to boost efficiency. Wilbarger county already benefits from this method.
Mr and Mrs I K Johnson host a dance at their home tonight honoring Miss Maurie Anderson. A California visitor and friends are invited to attend at 230 o'clock.
We Yim de wing to oalid a new residence for him active block west of the paving on Weat Witharger street. The house will be of six rooms brick and steam heated. Estimated cost is 3900.
A Vernon gathering hears J A Miller of Texas A and M College explain sweet potato curing and storage. M B Oates urges diversification and warns against private curing plans while detailing room temp and ventilation for safe curing.
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