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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
12
A Dallas News report argues Britons shifting to motor trucks shows roads determine economic strength. The piece urges Wilbarger County to extend permanent roads in Defined District No 1, noting many rural highways are distressing and weather worsens them.
The Margaret Methodist Church pledged $200 over its $4,248 quota by Sunday afternoon in Vernon district, a rural community showing strong faith in a five year program. Many locals believe prosperity will come in five years, with pledges of $10 to $25 yearly seen as affordable, while some question the long term impact and personal sacrifice.
The article notes a supreme testing time for Methodist believers and recalls last year's Baptist pledge of $0,000,000, with Presbyterians and Christians also facing similar commitments.
The passage argues that prohibition laws face strong local tests from self serving interests and those favoring regulation over prohibition. It contends fair enforcement is hindered by bootleggers and corruption, noting fewer crimes and enforcement staff now than under open saloons, while predicting a hard struggle to prove prohibition’s value.
The 12 percent wage cut for railroad workers could save 400 million dollars for railroads, sparking talk of lower rates soon. Officials oppose fare cuts while workers face higher living costs, and some see rate reductions as needed to boost traffic volume amid readjustment and broader economic pressures.
Analysts expect a plentiful supply of grain cars on the Denver and Frisco rail lines to move the local harvest. Cars are stored along both lines, and the pace of shipper traffic will determine timing. Other freight is moving slower than last year, aiding car availability.
City workmen lay a new water main on Landon Street between 8th Cumberland and 8th Bowie Streets. Other extensions are proposed on Wheeler Street from Wichita to Yamparika, west on Yamparika to Tolar, and from Pease to Texas Streets through the center of the block between Eastland and St James Streets.
A loss report notes a slush bucket was taken from Swartwood's Hardware Store. the party responsible is urged to return the bucket. The item is valued and the incident is under local review.
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board says a TiNneis trip confirms recovery is underway. He notes higher reserves, bank credit readiness, and sound underlying conditions as the nation enters the new crop season despite carry-overs in cotton and grain. The recovery may slow but has begun.
Mrs. Bob Greenhouse of Mobeetie visited her mother Mrs. F. T. Mears. The Odd Yellows added five new members. Dr. M. A. McBride was buried in Vernon last Thursday. Farmers harvest wheat this week. Preaching at the Baptist Church next Saturday night and Sunday.
Clarence Smith sold lot 6 of block 18 in R. F. Jones addition to William Pugh for 500 dollars. Jim Duke of Chillicothe traveled to Vernon on Wednesday. C. T. Barns, president of the Rental Mortgage Co. of Fort Worth, visited Vernon on Tuesday.
A boy was born Wednesday June 1 to Mr and Mrs R L May living north of town. The baby weighs nine pounds.
May 30 to June week long cemetery walk and coping project to be laid in white and grey cement. Interested parties may contact Sid Sweinburn at the cemetery for further details.
A short notice seeks clean rags suitable for use at the public records office. Workers are asked to deliver worn but usable textiles to the repository for reuse in archival work or cleaning tasks.
Mrs. S W Bailey and Miss Doris Waller and Miss J L Murray returned from a visit in Clovis New Mexico. Mrs R F Taylor of Fort Worth arrived to join her husband in business with Works Auto Supply Co. Robert Lutz and Travis Gibbs returned from Kemper Military Academy in Missouri. Wanted clean cotten rags at The Record Office.
Raucous wordplay promotes tires from Lutz and Schmoker offering Trublepruf tires to end tire trouble for your car based on a playful wry slogan. The ad hints at a local business selling replacement tires with a memorable cadence.
A reader reports spending two years on doctors for stomach trouble and gas before using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. One bottle cured symptoms, allowing purchase of a home. the ad claims the remedy clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and alleviates stomach and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee. Vernon sellers include Fergeson Wine Company and local druggists.
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