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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
4
In Armstrong Iowa a town of about 1000 people struggles after census declines and neglected infrastructure. Residents lacking funds delay paving sidewalks and street improvements, causing property values to drop and guiding investment toward other districts. Vernon may face similar fate if South Main street remains unpaved.
Farmers in Wilbarger County see promises of bumper yields in wheat and feed crops due to moist ground. Across Northwest Texas and several Midwestern states silos prove best crop insurance by preserving ensilage for feed and boosting profits.
The fragment discusses eminent evidence supporting a general reduction when the wage scale is lowered, suggesting analysis of economic impact and potential outcomes. No named persons or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.
The piece argues the 12 percent wage cut by the railroad labor board is unfair to few outside industry observers while noting workers still receive part of a 20 percent increase granted last summer. It contends lower freight rates could spur business, raise volume, and ease revenue pressures amid water-competition strains.
Opinion urges residents of West and Northwest Texas to push for redistricting during the upcoming special session and current legislature. It argues that direct letters and telegrams to Governor Neff and legislators would show the public demand for fair representation and influence policy in the session.
Farmers seek rain as threshing continues with a thresher at R L Sellers this week. church services at White City Baptist Church Sunday include eleven o'clock morning worship and ten o'clock Sunday School with a three o'clock singing session. Sacred Harp singers invited to bring hooks. Local residents and visitors include J T J Dutson, M M Dunson, Kathleen Dunson, H B Adkins, Ross Mathis, C C White, and others attending gatherings and visits around Tolbert and Vernon.
Mrs. J. P. Starr returns home after confinement at her son's home for smallpox. Clifton Starr’s infant carries a light form of the disease. Despite illness, villagers celebrated the Fourth by continuing harvest and field work, deemed patriotic.
Mrs Gertrude Wright Caruthite advises she has moved from The Ladies Exchange and will hemstitch at her home 8 Main Street for 10 cents a ward. Phone 42 for inquiries.
Gate at the entrance will be locked due to trespassers. Members without keys may obtain one from L. E. Piper for one dollar return of key.
For sale several automobile bodies with cushions suitable for lawn swings or porch chairs. From The Wrecking House Mast side square ite GEO A LONG.
Developing rolls all sizes each 10 cents packs all sizes each 20 cuts Printing Nos 120 127 each 5 cents Nos 116 124 each 4 cents No 122 post cards each 5 cents Propt service good work courteous treatment Write Record classified ads bring results.
W P Clement son of Key and Mrs Sr Clement of Oklahoma Union and B J Warren visited Vernon yesterday in support of Wayland Baptist College Plainview. They toured the area from Denver to Childress to meet friends and describe Wayland as thriving with about 250 students enrolled last year and benefiting from a sixteen million dollar Baptist endowment fund.
Reporter erred omitting the leading fishers James noted but Baker Otto Linton and A J Niveu are credited with catching most fish for George W Backus Sunday School class. About 100 pounds of fish were caught in the haul.
An informal sales prompt urging readers to visit Luts & Schmoker's for Trubleprof tires to end tire troubles. The ad emphasizes quick relief and suggests the shop as the solution location.
An advertisement by P. Lisman and Son touts low rate farm loans across Western Texas counties including Wilbarger, Foard, and Hardeman. Claims long-standing service and access to money at competitive rates.
The Gene well in the Sigler field sits at 1,908 feet with no showing after initial drilling. Progress elsewhere includes the Noble well near Judd farm down about 3,006 feet as operations continue without incident and drilling proceeds steadily southeast of town.
Public notice states no responsibility for obligations made by Mrs. Smith Nixon formerly Mrs. Jean Rush Crawford. The signature shows 40 3rp Smith Nixon.
Davis and Summerour offer money to loan on improved farms. Courteous treatment and prompt service highlighted as Clifton Studio advertises.
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