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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
12
A乡uthorial hometown tale describes Armstrong Louisiana with a population around 1000, contrasting it with census growth to 3500. The piece argues money shortages halted street paving and improvements, causing property devaluation and urban drift toward better financed districts. It references Vernon and South Main street as unpaved, shaping future growth and losses for property owners who cannot fund paving.
Wilbarger county shows strong promise of bumper reed crop yields after a good wheat harvest. Moist ground supports corn maize kaffir and other plantings, while silos provide best crop insurance and feeding value across Northwest Texas and midwest states.
Debates over a 12 percent wage reduction for railroad workers show most accept the cut, while some argue it should yield lower freight rates. Supporters say the saving could boost business and rail revenues through higher volume, offsetting earlier rate losses.
An analysis argues that broad wage scale reductions could enable a general decline in costs and support overall economic relief. It asserts broad reductions would improve competitiveness and sustain employment by lowering labor expenses across industries.
West and Northwest Texas push for justice in redistricting as the legislature meets in a special session. Citizens urge Governor Nell and lawmakers to address representation, hoping petitions and telegrams influence the process. Time remains to secure redistricting during the current session, though success is uncertain.
W ayland College representatives W AY Clement son of Rev S J Clement and B HL Warren visited Vernon yesterday to discuss the Plainview school’s status. Warren formerly lived in Vernon, last residing ten years ago. The college reports about 20 students enrolled last year and buildings completed with strong endowment aided by a sixteen million dollar Baptist Church fund pledge.
Report of a fishing tally notes George W Backus Sunday School Class enjoyed the catch. Ernest Baker Otto Linten and A J Nixon are named as the fishermen who contributed most to the haul totaling about two hundred six pounds of fish.
Fragmentary ad style note promotes Trubleprof tires for a car and suggests visiting Lutz and Schmoker's for a set. The text is garbled but centers on tire purchase and a local shop. No clear dates, prices, or names beyond the two shop surnames.
Long time at favorable rates for money in Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. Can be had at one of the lowest rates available. P. LISMAN and SON advertise available funds for farm financing across the region.
Farmers welcome rain as threshing continues with a thresher at R. E. Sellers this week. White City Baptist Church schedules Sunday morning services at eleven and Sunday School at ten, with afternoon singing at three led by Sacred Harp singers. Local visits include the Dansons and Mrs. H. B. Adkitts at Harrold, while residents travel to Tolbert and Vernon for events.
Mrs J P Starr returns home after confinement at her son’s home with smallpox. Clifton Starr's baby contracts the disease in a mild form. The town observes Independence Day with heavy harvest and field work. Community marks the holiday through labor and patriotism.
Handwork offered by Mrs Gertrude Wright Caruth lies at 8 Main Street. Hemstitching service available for 10 cents a ward with home pickup. Phone 642.
Report from the Sigler field states Gene Well is down 1908 feet with no showing. Drilling continues at the Padd farm near the Noble well, southeast of town, with no unusual activity reported to date.
Clifton Studio offers prompt service and courteous treatment for a Money to Joan on improved farms by Davis and Summerour.
Notice to members: the entrance gate will be locked due to trespassers. Members without keys may obtain one from L. Be. Piper for one dollar returned.
The Wrecking House on Mast Side Square in The GEO offers complete automobile bodies with cushions suitable for lawn swings or porch chairs. A. Long presents the items.
Kodak finishing prices listed for rolls and packs in all sizes with 10 and 20 cent increments. Printing costs per number vary from 4 to 5 cents with card prints at 6 cents. Propt service noted with good work and courteous treatment at Clifton Studio.
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