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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
4
Subject to action of Democratic Primary. M. M. Hankins Quanah Harden M. Walker J. Gideoneed reelection. Per County Commissioner Precinct 2 W. G. McDonald Dr. J. L. Tull O. A. McCalerb reelection.
Wilbarger county's rise is traced from open cattle gangs to modern farming progress. The piece credits farmers for Wilbarger's status as one of the state's best counties, noting early land grabs, hard work, thrift, and mortgage payoffs as the roots of growth.
A steady influx of farmers in Wilbarger County bought or rented land, driving bank deposits as farms produced millions annually. New businesses, churches, and schools expanded while roads and Vernon streets improved, funded mainly by the farmers’ sweat and diligence in farming and emerging livestock and poultry efforts.
Local farmers cut stalks to start another crop while dry weather holds. Mr and Mrs T H Green spent last Sunday with TD Thomas of Bell. Olive brothers report a fine wheat stand on Condom ranch sown last fall but delayed by rain. Odell residents travel to Vernon and Tolbert moves mentioned. Lloyd Sigler returns from a state business trip.
The 1889 opening of Oklahoma drew 100000 boomers to stake farms as the U S bought land from Indians in Indian Territory. Troops guarded the line for the April 22 noon rush allowing rapid creation of Oklahoma City and Guthrie, leading to statehood in 1907 with ten presidential electors.
Prince Sapicha will shortly become a diplomat in Washington serving as the new Polish minister. He arrives to take up duties with the Diplomatic Corps in the capital, marking a clear step in Poland's foreign representation.
Mrs Roy Abbott and Miss Lillie Castlebury hosted a three course bridge luncheon at Mrs Abbott's Wellington home to honor Mrs SR Pinkston and Mrs Luther Gribble. Guests included Mesdaumes R 10 L Killough Y H Babasin J A Robinson R B McCombe C M Caraway of Shawnee Dee Norwood BE Christian H A Thompson Carl King A C Nicholson H A Conor J Sherman W W Bennett Luther Gribble and R Plankston of Wellington P W Hendrix and O Holman E Rogers and Misses Mary Blackman Geraldine Taiker and Johnnie Mal.
Fargo communities embrace poultry production as a key crops shift. D. J. Wilhelm notes wheat prospects are weak, and questions what will substitute for income. He suggests many may plant cotton despite poor wheat outcomes, while others increase poultry emphasis.
These eggs won first prize in both Wilbarger Poultry Show and Ft. Worth and Denver City By special exhibit. Price seven dollars per hundred. S. P. Clement, Oflaunion, phone Harredd 2ti.
Mr. and Mrs. Flurry Colley hosted eight tables of friends in West Vernon last Wednesday for a bridge game. Mrs. A. B. Swartwood won high score among Indies and M. C. Culbertson led the gentlemen. A plate Triction was served.
The Musicians' Club will meet with Mrs. W. N. Stokes Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The gathering aims to discuss club activities and plans for the season.
M. Cato advertises a service move to the White Garage and provides day and night phones. J. W. Bitner, living southwest of Vernon, is expected home this week from Oklahoma where he visited relatives. Mrs. Bitner recently returned from her visit to the Sunner State.
Mrs. Fred Hanna of Altus Oklahoma spent last weekend with her mother Mrs J Sumner.
L. G. Hawkins returned Friday from a tour of the state with Masonic officials. The trip highlighted fraternal activities and engagement with lodge leaders across multiple cities.
Waggoner National Bank Building at 108 Saint Andrews Avenue issues farm loan guidance referencing Fentress and Walker as the parties of interest. The notice directs interested applicants to contact bank personnel for terms and eligibility.
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