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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
12
A reader questions rural amenities high on farms noting scarce kitchens washing facilities baths and storage. asks how wives and daughters can spend money access libraries and magazines for education and rest. The piece argues better reading materials could keep men on the farm and improve family life.
Tuesday night heavy rain washed out some roads while improving others. Proper grading and drainage are essential to dirt highway maintenance, and immediate drag cleaning is impractical. county commissioners, Judge Mefficgh, and the mayor earn thanks for efforts to improve streets.
The article quotes President W. J. Bizzelle of the Agricultural and Mechanical College urging citizens to take worthwhile farm tasks and stay on the farm. It cites factors such as better machinery, improved marketing, social life, and comforts for farm wives as key to preventing rural decline.
A Texas article cites U S Timber Board figures to claim railroad engineers earn about 4471 a year while Governor Neff makes 4000. It argues voters will back a governor salary raise to 5000 and notes railroad workers nationwide face pay shifts after wartime cuts.
The article notes a sharp drop in hide prices with Frank O Neal selling 1600 hides totaling 5200 pounds for four cents a pound, contrasting with forty two cents two years earlier. It references local ads, loans on improved farms, and regional names including Lutz Schmoker and T. P. Lisman & Son, plus educational notes on Neva Zachry and other locals.
T M Hanes president of the Foard County Bureau urged farmers to join a State Bureau effort to form a large cotton pool by July 1. He stressed Wilharger County’s strong agricultural standing and warned that success requires active citizen backing and hands-on effort rather than passive reliance on others.
Vernon Association has loaned 17000 from Federal Farm Loan Bank funds and may reach 25000 soon. W S N Stokes secretary notes funds are near depleted with assurances of more money forthcoming. Board expects immediate bond appropriations to support lending. Mr and Mrs W D Berry returned from Fort Worth and Dallas.
Readable notes describe tires at J E Jaitz's office on the Texas and Fannin corner. The fragment mentions Ob tt and giroater but provides no full context or dates.
Poised call to national renewal urging concrete effort over idle talk. The piece mocks excessive sentiment and advocates decisive steps to spur prosperity and a revival, urging readers to act rather than gesture.
Mr and Mrs J N Reed express gratitude for sympathy during the long illness and death of their son and brother. They acknowledge the beautiful floral offerings from IMACE friends and supporters.
Notsice states there is no corsetiere in Vernon for the Nu-Dove Corset. The author has completed a corsetry course and will take orders. Contact Mrs. Lolo N. Anderson, Forsetiere, for press and orders. Money to loan on improved farms available from Davis & Sommerour.
A note reports Miss Katherine Pierce daughter of WL Pierce returned Wednesday from Dallas where she studied the past year at Southern Methodist University. She has done exceptional work in her music at school. It also notes a slush bucket was taken from Swallartwood's Hardware Store and asks for its return.
A complete set of by laws for Hill Crest Country Club has been printed and will be issued to members. The tan pamphlet covers every phase of organization management and is described as attractive. Davis & Summerour.
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