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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
12
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The editorial argues for restoring seven agricultural experiment stations funding to the Legislative Finance Committee vote on Utah appropriations. It stresses the tiny cost versus vast gains from experiments, cites progress in industry and science, and suggests trimming elsewhere or reallocating from land purchase funds for the University. It ends noting William Jennings Bryan was arrested for speeding in Antioch.
The town thrives through citizen action from years past when women planted trees along streets to today’s civic pride. Otis P. Bacon of Wichita Falls and his partner Mr. Bentley receive thanks for backing Jap? acres and Hill Crest Country Club, reflecting strong local civic interest.
The piece argues citizens should show civic interest beyond finances, noting limited town pride and urging ongoing community action. It critiques state lawmakers for denying funds to pest control and ends with a sharp jab about a Chicago newspaper advising minimal clothing to combat heat.
Mr Briggs is urged to read about a winter plan and summer escape in Bear Creek. A Manhattan like vacation dream collides with a cutback in business and a wife firing a shot through a cabin window. The piece ends with a playful nod to the familiar refrain.
Vernon schools praise by southern colleges contrasts with limited foreign language and home economics courses. A new high school building is urged as population grows while current 50 cent tax funds education, prompting calls for higher assessment to sustain improvements.
The president seeks Congress to extend War Finance Corporation powers to purchase railroad securities up to 500 million dollars to settle with railways and aid agricultural finance. Bills on both subjects will be taken up promptly, aiming to relieve the railroad problem and improve conditions without delay. The editorial urges decisive action to remove obstacles and simplify railroad financing.
Miss Elsie Bass returns Friday to her Memphis home after visiting Miss Ethel Baney on Yamparika and South Fanon streets. Mrs A J Haney hosts her sister Mrs Lee Bennett of Brien Texas as guest.
Miss Clara Louise Riddle travels to Dallas after a sojourn with her sister Mrs. Fred New a and Mr and Mrs. Ben Leutwyler and child. They left Saturday night for Oklahoma City Oklahoma for a short vacation.
Rev A R Copeland pastor of a Presbyterian Church will preach at a revival starting Sunday night at Tolbert Methodist Church. He has toured Europe and Palestine and is a Moody Institute graduate famed for eloquence. Services begin daily at 10:50 AM and 8 PM.
The Texas Comptroller reports a September 1 surplus of 40,000 for the general revenue in the State Treasury while the year’s total stands at 25,486,000. The decline near 34,000,000 alarms Governor Neff as he seeks new revenue to avert a deficit and lawmakers study the figures for fiscal bills.
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