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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1924
Page
5
A National Warm Market Bureau report details a surge in roadside front yard markets across Texas and the U.S. It cites a 1921 campaign and a dozen state study, noting 21,592 questionnaires with 5,481 replies and 94 percent reporting profits.
Oklahoma highway leaders met in the capital with Tillman county and other delegates to outline a plan for a free bridge south of Davidson and to secure state aid. Paul Nesbitt pledged to pursue a southern outlet for a national highway with Engineer Fauntleroy of Texas as part of the effort. He proposed using state auto taxes and oil taxes to fund new hard surfaced highways, while Tillman county offered to finance its share of the bridge.
The Sherwood Lake Club near Deans, Texas, organized in 1920, with 14 members, built a dam, stocked 10,000 fish, and operates a clubhouse of two bedrooms, dining area, and kitchen. The lake, fed by live springs, offers fishing, swimming, and seasonal wood duck shooting.
Mrs John W Buster announces her bid for the office of County Treasurer as a Democrat. She is a native of Willarger County, daughter of John F Terry, and resides in Childress County.
A widow seeks support for election to the county office of treasurer and preacher duties. She notes her childage and high school graduation, asking county voters to consider her qualifications and endorse the campaign. Names local to Wichita Mills and Roederick appear among supporters.
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