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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1922
Page
2
The report notes Fargo Harrold and Oklainton schools compete to recruit the largest Poultry Association member list. They have organized tutor groups under captains to boost memberships. Premiums are valuable, and the effort benefits the county.
N P Whiteside announces candidacy for the Tax Collector office in Wilbarger County. He outlines his bookkeeping experience with W T Radleigh Co of Freeport and his background in Texas, Hendersonville education, and Fort Worth teaching, urging voter support and pledging to be at each precinct to collect taxes.
A unique poultry entry, described as a remarkable hen, earned a prize at a London show. The text mentions a pullet and a double winner status, with unclear measurements and details due to OCR damage.
Fragmentary lines mention Tam Lip and N P Whiteside in a cryptic verse. The readable portion hints at a noted wit involved in a coating erection theme, leaving the broader context unclear.
Mrs. L. K. Jolson hosted an inatinee party for Miss Dorothy Guither of Fort Worth, guest of Mrs. Howard Reger, at Tetertam Friday afternoon. After the showing, refreshments were served at a local confectionery with Mrs. Jolson, Mrs. W. D. Berry, and others including Adele Sumner, Oleta Youngblood, Juanita Youngblood, Mary Andersen, Olive Shive, and Harriett Thomas attending.
Little friends of Winfred Shive, son of Mr. and Mrs. B R Shive, were entertained at his South Cumberland street home Friday afternoon for his seventh birthday. Guests and games provided fun while cake and ice cream served as refreshments.
B F Martin of Knox county formerly a Wilbarger resident is visiting Vernon. He is the father of W N Martin of this city and reports crops in his section prospering. Knox county has not endured the extensive drought seen here. A 30 acre potato field near Prosser Washington yields 19 tons to the acre.
Fragmentary ad describes terms for lessons: two half hour sessions weekly at a rate around eighty five per month with one forty five minute lesson perhaps for a different price. Confusing OCR yields uncertain figures and timing.
Mrs Alfred Randall, wife of Hudson captain, praises divine providence after Captain Randall rescues six men from a sinking fishing smack off St Pierre and brings them to New York on the Hudson. The incident follows his earlier suspension over a earlier failure to assist, now redeemed as he resumes command on a first voyage since restoration.
Oklahoma City program to feature To Speak In Oklahoma. Friifard Wo Brown editor of The Record will address Friday and Saturday. Brown, president of the Northwest Texas Press Association, will lead the event.
Mrs J W Moore of Jacksboro has returned home after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs F Clark and her sister Mrs Frank Hood.
Prank Adams of this county received one year in jail and a $250 fine from a county court jury for stealing a pistol from Geverse Hanmohries a meat cutter at Massie Vernon Grocery Co. Court observers call the penalty unusual for petty theft and note the usual maximum is two years and $500.
Lois Weber asks and answers a powerful question in What Do Men Want. The drama, starring Lois Weber, Gail Kane, and J Herbert Frank, explores marriage, desire, and divorce as it portrays a condition affecting households nationwide. Also showing are A Good Woman with Gail Kane and J Herbert Frank and a Snub Pollard comedy.
Members of the W. C. T. U. are urged to attend a meeting Thursday at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. H. Watts. All members should be present.
Frost Proof Cabbage and Bermuda Onion plants available February to April 15. Also seasonally stocked tomato pepper cabbage and sweet potato plants. Write for circular. T Jones & Company Clarendon Texas.
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