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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1921
Page
4
A terse Vernon Texas item notes a post office action under the act of 187a with classification second class and an entry in the Congressional March schedule.
The article urges restoring seven agricultural experiment stations funding and argues the cost is negligible compared to the benefits from ongoing experimentation. It suggests funding could be found by reducing salaries at universities or by reallocating the land-purchase budget, noting the broader value of research in industry, science, and farming. It ends with a stray note about William Jennings Bryan being arrested for speeding in Antioch, Illinois.
Vernon praise of community efforts highlights a land donation by Otis Bacon of Wichita Falls and partner Bentwo their gift of two acres. The piece credits decades of local volunteers who planted trees, built parks, established a public library, and fostered Hill Crest Country Club as essential to Vernon’s progress and pride.
A state paper notes that nonlocal investors owe duties to their town while mocking overreaching grants. The piece mocks legislative funding to curb city pests and ends with a cheeky heat wave fashion tip from a Chicago paper advising minimal clothing for women.
Dear Mr Briggs writes of the summer vacation plan and fishing, noting a wife’s illness then approval of a trip. The letter muses on hunting, boating, and bear creek life with concerns over business and a swim season’s arrival.
Vernon community lauds local schools for good work aided by southern colleges but notes limited offerings in foreign languages manual training and home economics. A new high school building is urged while funding delays restrict adding courses. Despite tight finances operating on a token tax, educators are praised and residents urged to support higher assessments.
The piece argues for extending War Finance Corporation powers to buy railroad securities held by the Railroad Administration up to 500 million dollars to settle with railways and speed relief of the railroad problem. It notes President calls for prompt action and separate bills for agricultural financing, urging removal of obstacles to improve conditions and expedite solutions.
Reverend A R Copeland of Venton Presbyterian will lead a revival at Tolbert Methodist Church starting Sunday night. He tours Europe and Palestine and is a Moody Bible Institute graduate known for deep Bible study and eloquence. Morning services at 10 30 and evening services follow.
Miss Elsie Bass returned Friday to her Memphis home after visiting Miss Ethel Baney. Mrs A J Haney hosted her sister Mrs Lee Bennett from O'Brien Texas at her Yamparika and South Fannin streets area.
Miss Clara Louise Riddle travels to Dallas after a stay with her sister Mrs. Fred Newn. She and Mr and Mrs Ben Leutwyler and child left Saturday night for Oklahoma City for a short vacation.
State Comptroller reports September 1 surplus to the general revenue at $549000, down from $5386000 a year earlier. Finance committees and the Tax Board will use the figure in guidance for tax rates, while Gov Neff seeks new revenue to avoid a deficit.
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