Vernon Texas Post Office Entry as Second Class Mail
The notice identifies the Vernon Texas post office as a second class mail matter under the act of Congress dated March 3 1579.
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Vernon
Texas
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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
4
Bad Roads Costing Farmers and Tourists in Williamson County
The article laments costly road conditions in Williamson County, especially hurting farmers and travelers. It notes slow travel, rough surfaces, and dangerous culverts on the Colorado-to-the-Gulf highway, with repairs delayed by funds and labor. Williamson is spending 14,16740 on a permanent Georgetown to Travis county line highway, with federal and state aid covering half.
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Williamson County
Georgetown
Travis County
Constitutional Amendments debated in Tuesday editorial
The editorial discusses proposed salary increases for state officials from Secretary of State to Governor and Attorney General, voter eligibility amendments, and salaries for legislators. It notes the likely passage of Amendments 2 8 4 and 5 and criticizes the error in Amendment No 1 describing Section XVII.
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Secretary of State
Permanent support for education
President Vinson argues that state universities should expand enrollment while unit costs per student fall due to economies of scale. He contends continued legislative support is needed as overall education costs decline only partially and with broader attendance.
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Vinson
State University
Permanent Education Tax Plan Proposed to Stabilize Institutions
A proposal urges a fixed 1 mill tax to fund educational institutions, simplifying administration, enabling steady growth, and limiting political influence. The call suggests Dawes could craft a definitive Budget Bines with measured flair to appeal in the capital.
Vernon Water Use Question Prompts Homeowner Interest
City Engineer A. J. Robinson notes Vernon’s average daily water use is 500000 gallons. Based on 514,000 residents per the U S census, this equals nearly 100 gallons per person. The piece asks residents if they are getting their share and cautions on wasteful lawn watering.
Savy seeks trace of vanished ships across seven seas
U S Navy ships search the seven seas for clues to twelve or more vessels that vanished mysteriously. Officials discuss piracy echoes from Captain Kidd era. The Carroll A. Deering is linked to a possible wreck while other missing ships are placed along the mid-Atlantic coast.
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Seven Seas
U. S
Captain Kidd
Carroll A. Deering
mid-Atlantic Seaboard
Lawn Beauty Reflects Community Character and Water Supply
The passage notes well kept lawns and flower gardens as assets shaping future citizens. It praises Vernon’s ample water supply as supportive of such standards and comments on society girls and fashion as a social topic.
Brace Up Column Urges Courage to Fight On
An old column exhorts readers to brace up when life is harsh and happiness scarce. It urges facing hardship with a grin and duty as umpire, arguing that only cowards quit while the brave bear burdens and strive to finish strong.
Who Will Second The Nomination For Texas Governor
A letter urges Wilbarger county Vernon to nominate the Hon. W. D. Berry for Texas governor. The writer criticizes recent state leadership, praises Berry as a scholar with rare ability and broad experience, and argues he could win statewide support in West Texas.
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Texas
Reagan
Ross
Hoge
Roberts
Wilbarger County
Vernon
West Texas
W. DD. Berry
Mr and Mrs Kon Byars Visit Lockney and Plainview
Mr and Mrs Kon Byars left yesterday for a visit on the South Plains to Lockney and Plainview. A brother of Mr Byars lives in Floyd County.
Kodak finishing at Clifton Studio and Ton-Trouble Tires
Clifton Studio advertises Kodak finishing with claims of satisfactory results. Roswell resident Frank Mann, former postmaster, visits his brother, adding a local connection. The ad also promotes Lutz Schmoker tires, promising relief from tire trouble with a Trubleprof set for cars.
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J. N. Mann
Roswell, N. M
Frank Mann
City
Vernon
Memphis
Lutz & Schmoker’s
Open breach looms as Neff veto spark sparks session clash
Fort Worth Star Telegram notes a rift between Governor Neff and lawmakers over new revenue proposals. More than a dozen appropriation committee members from both chambers issue a statement opposing Neff s program. An editorial argues his Corsicana speech misled the public and attributes indignation to policy clashes.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Neff
Corsicana
Texas Agricultural
MT ! Collége
Piano Tuning Service Advertises $10 Reward
Vernon Oklahoma and Altus listings offer piano tuning and repair services by Robertson. Included are tuning voicing tone regulation cleaning action adjustment and bellows repair for player and electric pianos. Free work if initial tuning not up to standard. Call Vernon 611 or Altus 245 five L Ste A. CG Robertson.
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Vernon
Altus
Okla
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Firestone
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Draughon's
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First Guaranty State Bank
the Convenient Bank
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