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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1921
Page
2
The article discusses egg vs meat breeds, noting small to medium egg layers are active but poor sitters, with Leghorns and Minorcas as examples. It warns some may require incubators, mentions large combs and temperament, and cites Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, and Orpingtons as good meat and dual purpose representatives.
A Fillmore County Nebraska livestock owner promotes the Better Sires Better Stock movement listing one pil five rams and half interest in a Kentucky jack, alongside female stock. The department notes fractional ownership of purebreds as practical for growers lacking sufficient female animals, arguing partial ownership outweighs full ownership of multiple grades.
Calf health hinges on proper feeding and sanitary conditions. Keep calves warm and dry in well bedded stalls, provide exercise, sunshine and fresh water, and offer a varied diet. If symptoms like drowsiness or weakness appear, consult a veterinarian promptly.
The United States lists 961,635 motor trucks in use, based on 50 state registrations and registrar estimates. New York leads with about 60,624 trucks, Ohio second, Illinois third, Pennsylvania fourth, reflecting manufacturing and agricultural states. More than half the states exceed 10,000 trucks, underscoring trucking demand nationwide.
East Vernon reports abundant snow moisture improves the wheat crop and last for weeks. School progresses despite bad weather. The Literary Society postponed a meeting to February 25 and plans new literature. Edith Chism and Charlie Burchfield wed. they will reside locally for now. Several residents ill with typhoid fever, condition improving. Roy Love and W E Sullivan return from trips. Noble Oil begins work on the Judd well after a shutdown for a new contract. M Morgan moves to Nevada.
A reader credits Mayer’s Wonderful Medicine with curing long standing stomach issues. The testimonial claims one dose proves its value and promises money back if not. Local ads note druggists and Vernon pharmacy availability and other notices appear.
Dorothy Dalton stars in Half an Hour at the Opera House a Universal comedy Hot Dog and a Keith of the Border feature also shown Roy Stewart Eddie Pola and Fresh from the Country. A drama follows the daughter of a fading aristocrat who flees with a lover then reconciles with her husband after a fatal accident. Reith of the Border based on Randall Parrish novel. Monday shows The Saphead with William H Crane and Buster Keaton and Pathe News.
The Saturday program features Bebe Daniels in You Never Can Tell from the Saturday Evening Post tale by Grace Lovell Bryan about a girl chasing happiness through clothes and escape from simple life Rowena Jones is a saucy daring heroine who risks fire and her future. Also Chas. Charlin in One A. M. shows a late night romance.
Mrs E M Haney entertained with two tables of bridge Thursday afternoon at her home in West Vernon. High score went to Mrs Harry Colley. A salad course was served. Guests included Jo ames, Harry Colley, Will Colley, J Timberlake, Toe Parker, Dee Nordik Chandler Caraway, and Miss Jalmne fatlow. Local Elks held a Tuesday dance in the Kincheloe building with about thirty couples and music by an out of town orchestra.
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