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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
4
Mayor Harry Mason cites only half a dozen South Main property owners ready to sign up for paving costs. The piece notes widespread petitions and argues paved streets boost property values, urging civic sacrifice for community welfare. A radio item questions Big Bill Haywood’s travel from Moscow to Chicago and hints at a prison sentence.
A vote of 86 000 to 45 000 railroad workers opposes accepting a wage cut or readjustment ordered by the Labor Board effective today. Workers doubt the necessity of a cut, noting recent pay gains and a general price decline, while manufacturers push for lower prices.
The piece argues against the Rail wage board’s order as public officials resist wage readjustment. It notes the need for transportation efficiency and suggests farmers favor two fixes: reduced rates or extended bank credit, to support grain shipments and farm operations.
About fifty girls from Wilbarger County home demonstration clubs attended a three day encampment at Allingham Park under Misses Lacy and Goodfellow. The program emphasized local opportunities and responsibilities, aiming to boost home work and community spirit.
A playful verse depicts General Bacillus leading a brigade to Vernon town seeking a hospitable habitat. They balk at the spotless water and air and retreat after perceiving too clean a town with weed covered lots. Lieutenant Hay Fever joins the sneezing chorus.
The article stresses the value of thorough soil preparation and careful seedbed cultivation. It notes that wheat planted on well-tilled land yields 15 to 80 bushels per acre, while poorly prepared ground underperforms, urging farmers to adopt proper cultivation for profitable seasons.
Kodak finishing prices list developing rolls and packs with small cent increases. Printing prices for Nos 120 127 116 124 and 122 post cards shown. Propt service praised at Clifton studio. Mr and Mrs W R Martin and children Mary and Williams of Fort Worth visiting Vernon. Martin family formerly lived here. last moved about two years ago. John or Robert More mentioned in Vernon context.
Classified item announces hogs wanted and directions to Massie Vernon Grocery for shipping on July 6. Also notes poultry remedies for sale by Forge Poultry Drug Co. A. Naylor of Chilligothe visited Vernon relatives Thursday.
Foster warns of a trio of major storms crossing meridian 90 near July 5 16 and 23 threatening hail hurricanes and tornadoes to wheat and oats across the east of the Rockies. He predicts Gulf of Mexico activity around July 10 with a possible hurricane near Cuba by July 13 and the Bahamas by the 16th.
July 4 activities include a water fight on the west side of the courthouse square staged by four firemen against four outsiders. Two hose lines with about sixty pounds pressure will spray from about a hose length apart to take the nozzle from opponents. Spectators may watch from any vantage with no charge for witnesses.
A man giving the name it was wanted in Hardemion county on a forgery charge. He was taken in Vernon last night by the sheriff's forces after alighting from a freight train. The sheriff of Hardesi county will call for the prisoner to be brought before authorities.
The Primary Department Sunday School has postponed Saturday Market in July due to the Red Cross Rummage sale and market tomorrow. Ferguson Drug Co offers stock remedies and delivery city wide. Various local residents, including Miss Mae Wages and Fay Eggleston, are noted with visits and travel updates.
Arrangements are under way for the City News Stand to receive bulletins on the Dempsey Carpentier match tomorrow in New Jersey. The encounter will start at 3, which is 1 p.m. Tess time.
A brief item notes uncertain naming related to Ferges or Drag Company activity. Details are incomplete with readable words suggesting a business or corporate reference. Further context needed to identify people, places, or exact action.
G 2 Morris and J A Robinson and wife transfer west 30 feet of ed 60 of lots 9 10 11 and 12 in Block 15 Co P to J M Underwood for 2000. Rutledge and wife transfer all of Tot 13 and north half of Lot 14 Block 78 O T to W H Jones for 5256 15. George James to leave Saturday for Holland to visit relatives. Candy on ice Fergeson Drug Co ite.
Prairie dog exhibit receives carbon supplements at Vernon Drug Store. Local report notes the store supplies are used to feed small mammals in a pet display. No injuries or disruptions reported.
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