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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
4
Sheriff Witbarger W A Ish seeks reelection with Frank Edmonson as running mate Roby Bratton county treasurer W C Alderman also seeks reelection Arthur Jvy is listed in the ticket corralled with county officials and party lines
The Texas Chamber of Commerce warns that commodity values shift against cotton as money and price systems mistune real worth. It advocates diversification to profit from rising prices of other crops, noting ratios of cotton to hogs, oats, corn, and wheat. Prepared farmers could match wheat and hog producers in prosperity if weather cooperates, but timing is critical to avoid losses.
B R Coad director of the boll weevil laboratory advises prewar planning to combat the cotton pest. He warns against late poisoning, stresses calcium arsenate and dusting gear, and urges farmers to act now as weevil exists in the area and early control prevents greater damage.
The article urges Vernon youths and parents to support local Boy Scouts for a healthful, morally grounding summer program using armory equipment from the national guard. It warns that few such organizations exist and that idle hours and petty crime threaten youth. It stresses allegiance to the flag and virtues to raise American ideals.
Members of the Presbyterian Guild meet Monday afternoon at 4 o clock at the home of Mrs Tom Lisiaan.
Tecumseh son of Meetheetashe and Chief Pukesheens rose as a famed Shawnee leader. He rallied recruits for a vast confederation, opposed the Fort Wayne land cession, and in the Battle of Thames wore deerskin and was killed. His career spanned 45 years from Mad River to Thames.
The piece recalls critics who warned women would change politics yet cite Mrs Mildred Brandt the coroner in Newness town who vows to hold police court in her parlor saving rent and time while some Kentucky inmates mock the Walstead Act with a home brewed jail brew. Daylight saving sparks postal protests in Washington with 4 50 alarm clocks. a Canadian official seeks duties to block cross border electricity exports.
At a UC meeting on Wednesday afternoon veterans expressed hearty thanks to those aiding Sunday night program and to Rev BE L Moore and Mayor Harry Mason for collecting and caring for funds to defray expenses of the trip to Richmond. L B Stalcup, committee by McLarty, J A Creager.
A recipe by Mrs C M Blair won first prize at Vernon Cooking School. It lists molasses sugar butter ginger cinnamon cloves baking water flour eggs and notes cake batter like consistency. Bake in bread pans lined with buttered paper in a moderate oven.
County Federation of Clubs began work yesterday on the newly added buildings and grounds in Thrham Bark. Volunteers will remove debris mow weeds and prepare the park ahead of Community Week. Proceeds support the park fund during the July week when town and county elites entertain.
Alia Clyde Whitehead and Miss Gladys Bolles, both of this city, wed Monday morning at 10 o clock by Da Bi Moore of the Presbyterian church at his residence on West Paradise street. To my friends who visit in Dallas you will find me at the Lann turber Shor at South Lamar Street Dallas Texas Telephone XAG22 BRILL BRADFORD.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Helly of South Vernon announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday June 15. The Vernon Record is available at the City News Stand on plate 42 St.
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