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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
4
In a sweeping primary, Mayfield led a slate of winners including W. G. Alverman for county treasurer and L. Mehlgh for county judge, with W. G. McDonald A. McCaleb and Sidney Archer reelected for county commissioner seats. Voters urged calm and lawful action amid labor unrest and national tension as the outcome echoed calls for order and enforcement.
A fragmented notice reports battery trouble related to an AED device. The item notes a payment or levy due on 30.08 and references local authorities or organizations overseeing the issue.
At a Vernon mass meeting Dr M Johnson announced that Jed Morrow first alerted Vernon to the plan for a federal transcontinental highway through the area. After months of effort Morrow left Vernon to become Farm Bureau publicity director in Dallas, a move locals hope won’t derail their bid for the route from Atlantic to Pacific. His departure is described as untimely and a setback to Vernon's highway project.
The Plainview Herald notes locals coined the term South Plains of Texas to distinguish Llano Estacado’s southern portion from other plateau areas. It praises Plainview’s regional influence as a hub and reflects on Texas political shifts including Governor veto impacts and retirement of Senator Culberson, with Mayfield leading the ticket in an election context.
Souis M Blair expresses deep gratitude to Wilbarger county citizens for their work and ballots in the July 22 primary. He says re election reflects many friends' efforts and pledges to continue serving to the best of his ability in future terms.
An old classified style notice promotes a kidney disease remedy from B and W Drug Co offering a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. The fragmentary copy includes garbled phrases but centers on a guaranteed sale and refund policy for a health product.
New York futures for cotton remained steady as volume stayed robust, with July and October postings noted under the Exchange. Revised USDA potato grades eliminate mishappen and hollow heart defects from No 1 and introduce a No small grade to refine quality standards.
Surveys in Lafayette and Saline counties Missouri by USDA extension workers reveal the need for demonstration work in improved washing and ironing methods. In Saline 2 percent send laundry out, 26 percent washboard, 40 percent band machines, 33 percent power washers. Power washing averages 2 hours vs 4.5 hours for washboard. In Lafayette 96 percent wash at home. 34 percent tub and washboard, 21 percent gasoline machines, 1 percent electric. Clothes handled five times. motor power halves wash time. Ironing comparisons show electric iron and mangle costs and times for 25 pounds of clothing.
Spearman Farm Lanes in Terry Gaines and Yoakum Counties Texas offer farm lands with cheap prices and favorable terms. Productive funds fine climate abundant water and strong cotton corn sweet potato potential. No insect pests. Agents invite inspection in Seagraves with W A Sokelle providing a descriptive pamphet and purchase plans. Reliable agents sought in each community of Dri.
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