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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
4
Dispute between Vernon county and city over who pays for two road strip surfaces threatens delays in paving about six hundred feet of dirt road near N Main Street and up to a thousand feet near W Wilbarger Street. Officials cite municipal versus county responsibility and bond pledges while urging a joint solution to fund surfacing.
A nationwide safety drive under the American Railway Association promotes education on crossing hazards to reduce fatalities and injuries. Officials stress maintaining crossings, notifying the public, and training railroad workers to warn approach of trains.
The text notes Wilbarger County farmers faced wheat shortages but anticipate a bumper cotton crop. Dry weather and sustained winds reduced wheat yield, prompting more cotton planting and poultry operations. Industry expects mixed results with an eventual shift toward cotton in the harvest cycle.
In the Platte river valley the Skidi Pawnees practiced a morning star rite that culminated in a girl’s sacrifice. Pe Petaleshara, son of Chief Old Knife, freed a captive Comanche girl, fled with her on two horses, and later warned his people against future sacrifices. His act earned praise from whites and a silver medal kept by Petaleshara until his death in 1874.
Local bankers say the county wheat crop has limited impact despite near a million bushels in 1921 and a mild rise in bank deposits. Cotton remains the prosperity bulwark for Wilbarger farmers with forecasts of excellent season yields. The mood is cautious rather than bleak as observers note a paradox in the agricultural scene.
Recipe by Miss Dann New of Odell wins first prize for a dark layer cake. Ingredients include sugar flour buttermilk eggs vanilla cocoa and chocolate with boiling water. Method folds in beaten egg whites and creamy butter and sugar.
A fragmented, surreal monologue compares a narrator to a jellybean in a barbershop and lampoons modern vanity. It evokes dread and self-deprecation, with references to decay, space, and a dubious cultural critique. The piece layers vivid imagery and ironic self characterizations.
An odd remark about taking something with positive glee unsettles the comedian who then shifts to another venue, leaving the crowd in a puzzled mood as he proceeds to perform at the next location.
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