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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
4
An opinion argues the Texas Legislature overstepped by ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment, despite the ballot indicating opposition. It questions sovereignty, party allegiance, and the role of the people versus the legislature. The Record supports suffrage but not the Legislature's method.
Farmers discuss cotton marketing by holding and warehousing to protect quality and profits. The piece argues warehouses reduce losses from rain and spoilage and predicts widespread Texas warehousing within the year, asking specifically about Wilbarger county.
Wilbarger County lags in the push for better roads in Texas as opposition to road bonds wanes except for persistent critics. Drought has eased and crops rebound, signaling anticipated bank stability and renewed interest in funding road improvements.
The author argues for active use of state and Federal aid to fund roads, noting low prices for materials, available bonds, and substantial balances. They urge progressive citizens to form a concrete plan and seek voter approval, asserting benefits from contributing to state and Federal programs.
Authorities note neglect on West Wilbarger and other sections as weeds glare at passersby. Residents urged to act, promoting civic pride to ensure weed control before harvest season and prevent further neglect.
A garbled report indicates enthusiasm for wheat in a Panhradic area with mixed details about harvest status. The text mentions Vinckwret praising wheat and notes a late harvest with bags not yet packed, while implying a high value for the crop in the region.
The Senate approved a concurrent resolution by viva voce to ratify the suffrage amendment. Wisconsin and Michigan led ratifications with three more states following, while others weigh in. Forty states must ratify before the amendment becomes part of the U S Constitution, with thirty six needed.
Mrs M A Baie of Port Worth arrived Sunday for an extended visit with her son M Shite. The trip marks a brief family reunion and returns in the next week.
Fragmentary note lists new crop sent including Pexsus Comb Honey and mentions Hiredo and Shanley. The text also includes stray phrases phase two aid ss es ite ac and unclear references. Context and full details are missing from the readable portion.
An unclear note describes an extended visit causing disruption on a Saturday near Strood. The message mentions a misread schedule and unknown persons at a residence, with references to Fort Worth and hospital, leaving readers unsure of exact events.
The county clerks reported new marriage licenses issued since the last issue. Walter Kirk with Hyra Rainwater, Johd J Richards with Grace Gibson, Fred Ming with Willie Hirschmann.
A fragment notes contact details for a South Texas honey supplier, listing names Ady and Stanley with a phone number style cue. The readable text is sparse and lacks a coherent event or full context.
Mrs J G Salter departed Saturday for an extended visit with her daughter Mrs Byron Smith in Helena Oklahoma. The notice also mentions New Crop South Texas Comic Honey available by phone S2 and 8s with contact iS3te Ady.
Mrs Garland Baris of Ragland traveled to Vernon on Sunday to meet her mother who arrived that afternoon.
Edgar McCourt son of Mr and Mrs T H McCourt of Kingola returned Tuesday with his discharge from the army after several months service in France He was on the front for five days The notice also urges settlements for debts to J H Pendleton Son Drug Company with books at office 112 Oil Exchange building Perkins Timber lake old stand Adg 46 3te
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