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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
10
In Vernon Tease the notice indicates post office handling as second class mail matter under congressional set provisions dated March 3.
Mayor Harry Mason cites only about six property owners on South Main street ready to sign for paving as the likely reason the project may be skipped. The piece argues residents' willingness to sacrifice now for city welfare and property values, noting most along the route support paving despite cost. A playful radio note mentions Big Mal Haywood leaving Moscow July 12 for Chicago amid chatter about a 2-year federal sentence.
Rail way shopmen reject a United States Railway Labor Board wage cut of twelve cents an hour by 455000 to 45000, arguing the temporary rise should not be slashed now. The article notes opposition from workers and manufacturers amid price trends and industry pressures.
The passage argues against rushing wage guard measures and urges cautious reform. It notes public sentiment resists forceful wage readjustment and emphasizes the need for efficiency in the transportation system. It mentions farmers seeking modest relief such as reduced rates or extended credits as possible aid.
A whimsical old column recounts General Bacillus and his brigade seeking Vernon ached by a clean town. They deride its pure water and air yet retreat after Lieutenant Hay Fever’s sneeze signals a failed invasion as citizens exhale germs and weeds cover vacant lots.
About fifty girls from county home demonstration clubs gathered at Allingham Mark for a three day encampment led by Misses Lacy and Goodfellow. They studied formation, lessons, and games to promote home tasks and civic responsibility. The program showcased local opportunities and the value of home demonstration work for happiness and efficiency.
The article argues that thorough plowing and careful seedbed preparation consistently yield higher harvests. It notes rare exceptions where wheat on cot ten land produced good yields, but emphasizes early planting on well tilled soil brings 25 to 30 bushels per acre. Proper cultivation and seed selection can raise future yields by 0.25 to 0.5 bushels per acre.
Kodak finishing prices listed for developing and printing with varied sizes and costs. Clifton Studio advertises prompt service and courteous treatment. The Mr and Mrs W R Martin and children Mary and William of Fort Worth are visiting Vernon. the Martins recently relocated from Vernon and William has stayed ten days with Robert More.
Bring your hogs in this week and ship Wednesday. Contacts include Kerge Son Drug Co and Massie Vernon Exchange Meat Market Lic Poultry remedies. A Naylor of Chilligothe visited relatives in Vernon Thursday.
Washington July 1 1921 forecast predicts storms entering telegraphic sight west of the Great Lakes July 5 16 and 28 impacting corn and small grain harvests. Storm triplets threaten hail tornadoes and cloudbursts, with hurricane activity off the west coast of Africa and possible moves toward Cuba and the Bahamas.
Carnival events for Monday July 4 include a water fight staged by ten firemen against four outsiders near the courthouse square. The contest begins 3000 after the ball game at the fair grounds, with two hose lines, sixty pounds pressure, and a target of wrenching nozzles from opponents. Spectators may watch from any vantage point and admission is free.
A man who gave the name Murphy and was wanted in Hardeman county on forgery charges was captured in Vernon last night by sheriff's deputies after disembarking a freight train. The Hardeman county sheriff will proceed to bring the prisoner to custody.
Arrangements by the City News Stand to receive bulletins on the Dempsey Carpentier light heavyweight bout scheduled for tomorrow in New Jersey. The encounter will begin at 6 m which is 1 pm Texas time.
A Vernon area report notes abundant carbon supply for prairie dogs housed at the Vernon Drug Stove facility. Local handlers confirm steady stock and ongoing care procedures for the burrowing mammals amid community interest.
G Morris and J A Robinson and wife transfer west thirty feet of the east sixty feet of lots 9 10 11 12 in Block 15 O T to J M Underwood for 2000. Rutledge and wife sell all of lot 18 and north half of lot 11 in Block 78 O T to W H Jones for 5256 75. George James plans Saturday trip to Holland to visit relatives Candy on ice Fergeson Drug Co. 1te
The Primary Department of the Baptist Sunday School postponed the Saturday Market to July 9 because of the Red Cross rummage sale. Ferguson Drug Company advertises leading stock remedies and delivery service citywide. Local residents Ina Mae Wages, W. J. Campbell and Fay Eggleston are mentioned visiting Vernon and Crowell respectively.
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