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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
4
Semi weekly publication details from Nichols Brown and Company show distribution in Vernon Texas. The notice lists publishing schedule, post office mailing status, and subscription terms including one year rate of six dollars and six months minimum.
Adolph Boldt told a Chamber of Commerce banquet that increasing production is the key issue for Americans, noting Texas exports over 150 million dollars annually for food. He argued northern farmers outperform us in five months, and praised good roads to ease marketing, attract farm labor, and reduce rural isolation in Wilbarger County.
B F Johnson argues town growth relies on collective effort not dinners. He cites Wichita Falls banquet where over 400 attendees pledged funds to back Chamber of Commerce projects. Johnson stresses local cooperation, urging Vernon residents to contribute time and work to prevent mediocrity.
Mrs J D Key has been visiting her mother at Cleburne. The short note places her visit in a local town context with no additional details.
Fargo January 22 notes Marlow family move to Mrs Sweatman’s place and others visiting. Local preacher Tooley misses service due to bad roads. Vernon visitors include Linton Sullivan and J H Cato family. Farwell Texas farmers Beavers and Lovelace plan move. Baby of Collier family buried at Fargo cemetery. Various shop ads and local notices on drugs, groceries, and plants. Fargo Literary Society program January 30 invites attendance.
Subject to the action of the Democratic Primaries, July 24, 1920. County Officers list includes Tax Assessor J. T. Cabe.
The Presbyterian Church announces a Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 am and 7 15 pm each Sunday. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7 15 pm. Next Sunday services will be conducted at both hours by Pastor Gaines B Hall.
The Church of Christ Bible School meets at 9 45 a m with prayer on Wednesday at 7 16 pm. Preaching every Lord's Day at 11 am and 7 15 pm. The pastor will fill the pulpit at both hours next Sunday. Tom Walker minister.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15 p m. Preaching each Sunday at 11 a m and 7 15 p m. Preaching next Sunday at both hours by the pastor E R Bareus pastor.
Washington reports warm waves reaching Vancouver and other regions from late January into February, with storm and cool waves following. Predictions cover the Rockies, plains, Great Lakes, Gulf States, and Newfoundland, suggesting a period of active weather but February overall near normal and stressing livestock needs amid potential losses.
If delivery fails, call us and we will correct the trouble. Adv. that Mr. and Mrs. Jon Ferguson of Kansas City visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ferguson ton, who is an express messenger from Kansas City to Dallas.
Sunday school at 9 45 morning service at 11 and 7 15 in the evening. Evening sermon: Esau the Uncontrolled. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 15. Theme for next Sunday morning Christ's Message to Womanhood. W T ROUSE, Pastor.
Mr and Mrs J M Bellan of Tolbert announce the birth of a child on Monday January 1. The event is recorded by the B and W Drug Co. and is noted with a brief local community notice.
A notice from J. KB. Lutz inviting bids or inquiries on oil leases covering 4000 acres in a solid body split between Wichita and Wilbarger counties near the Guyer Trisler well, 5000 acres round timber ranch adjoining Neal Hamilton well, 3500 acres southwest of Ver non, plus numerous smaller leases from 40 acres upward.
Round at B and W Drug Co. reports 22 to WwW for Clarendon business. Mr and Mrs Harry Cobb welcomed a boy born January 17, ten in the Vernon area. Pimento sandwiches and hot coffee offer meals at B and W Drug Co. Hot chocolate with ham or pimento sandwiches advertised.
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