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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
4
An opinion piece argues Great Britain may shift freight to motor trucks and urges Wilbarger County to extend permanent roads in Defined District No 1. It notes railroads favor highways, cites wartime truck use in England, and stresses permanent good roads to ease hauling, especially in wet seasons.
Margaret Methodist Church pledged 200 above its 8248 quota for the educational fund by Sunday afternoon, the only Vernon district community to report so far. Rural farmers show faith in a five year outlook amid optimism for prosperity and capacity to contribute 10 to 25 yearly if needed.
The piece notes a historic fundraising effort by Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Christian communities as they rally for a major church initiative. It highlights the scale and commitment of the pledges in a period of testing for congregations.
The piece argues prohibition faces scrutiny from vested interests and self serving motives. It contends regulation won t end the liquor problem and predicts a hard struggle before prohibition is realized to be lasting. It notes bootleggers and enforcement deaths but claims crime declined versus open saloons under regulation.
The piece argues a 12 percent wage cut saving railroads 400 million could lead to lower freight or passenger fares. It notes workers lose raises planned for July 4 while rail executives resist rate cuts, and urges patience and vision during readjustment amid debates on capitalism and communism.
Rail officials anticipate a plentiful supply of grain cars from the Denver and Frisco lines to move the local crop. Cars are being stored along both routes, with the pace depending on shipper timing. Other freight is slower than last year, aiding car availability.
Federal Reserve Board Governor Harding reports after a tour through several states that the worst is over and recovery has begun. He notes higher reserve levels and ready credit to banks, while acknowledging a slow pace but continued improvement on farm and industry financing. Local notes mention returns from Clovis and Fort Worth, tire ads, and a request for clean office vagrants.
Mrs. Bob Greenhouse of Mobeetie visited her mother Mrs. F. T. Mears. Odd Fellows admitted five new members. J. T. Youngs traveled to Vernon. Dr. M. A. Meliride was buried in Vernon. Pink Haynes’ house being built by Jerry Clark four miles southwest of Rayland. Virginia German returned from Tipton Kia with Helen Collier. Uncle Jeff Creager improving after illness. Wheat harvest underway. preaching at Baptist Church next Saturday night and Sunday. Ragland men and boys join harvest near Crowell.
Clarence Smith sold to William Pugh late 1 and 6 of block 18 R F Jones addition for 500 dollars. Jim Duke of Chillicothe was in Vernon on Wednesday. C T Burns of Fort Worth president of the Rental Mortgage Co was in Vernon on Tuesday.
A boy was born Wednesday June 4 to Mr and Mrs R L May living north of town. The baby weighs nine pounds.
Notice seeks clean cotton rags for The Record Office with a contact phone partial 315 and a location at the cemetery where A Swinburn is involved in laying walks and copings in cement awaiting inquiries.
An oddly phrased ad urges readers to head to Lutz and Schmoker's for Trubleplug tires to end tire troubles. The quirky line hints at a local shop promotion with a playful misspelling to draw attention. No specific dates or prices are provided.
A Vernon user credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with permanent relief from chronic stomach trouble. He reports prior costs to doctors and medicines were wasted until one dose changed his health, now enabling him to spend on a home. Sold by Ferguson Drug Company and local druggists.
City workmen lay a new water main on London Street between 3S Cumberland and 8 Bowie Streets. Proposals include extending from Wheeler Street to Yamparika and from Pease to Texas, across the block center between Eastland and St James Streets.
A party is urged to return a slush bucket taken from Swartwood's Hardware Store. Affected party is Swartwood's Hardware Store located at 40-4tp.
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