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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
8
A minister lauds the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s conscience at a Fourth of July gathering. He cites conscience, unselfishness, and economy as safeguards of Americanism, urging duty over expediency and urging citizens to renew commitment to national principles. A post-address picnic followed at the fairgrounds.
J A Wilbanks living three miles south and one west of Vernon submitted a box of peaches to The Record. The fruit measured up to ten and three-quarter inches in circumference, was delicately colored and tasty. He operates a small but high quality orchard and sells surplus fruit to passersby.
Pirates report relief as they have ransacked a ship and brought wealth ashore. The incident reflects a successful foray by marauders against seafaring targets in the region.
The Hill Crest Country Club hosted a Friday reception and evening dance for about 500 guests marking the new clubhouse opening. An afternoon program featured songs piano solos and a costume dance by Louise Johnson. Out of town attendees included the Jones Hagris McDaniel and Wise families from Quanah Electra Fort Worth and Electra.
The article reviews Pennsylvania as the Keystone state its name meaning Penns Woodland originates from King Charles II grant to William Penn and the Quakers. It notes its size 45126 square miles its 38 electoral votes and the Mason Dixon line separating free and slave states during the Civil War.
The passage warns that chronic worry damages health and that anger, envy, or jealousy worsen fatigue. It urges readers to “Take it Easy” and temporarily drop problems, suggesting distraction and learning to redirect focus like learning to read and write. It emphasizes starting early to handle tasks without hurry.
A reader cautions against rushing and fatigue harming health and sleep. The note urges taking time for meals, avoiding late eating, and prioritizing steady routines to solve problems and improve well being.
Hill Crest members enjoyed a Fourth of July picnic last night on the north porch area with tables loaded with offerings from each family. After swimming parties, an informal dance followed with Mrs J Sumner, Miss Mary Sumner, Miss Alice Sumner, and Mes Jolt Woods and children of Altus Oklahoma, leaving Saturday for Los Beach California.
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