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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
L. K. Jolson argues Wilbarger County faces a hopeful outlook with people working, spending controlled, earnings saved or debt paid, a larger wheat crop and steady cotton exports. He cites full barns, a good feed crop, rising cotton prices, and an acreage reduction of 50 percent as signs of improvement despite hard work ahead.
The State Press Association blends against free publicity from political groups fairs and educational bodies. The Record notes problems in timing and audience fit arguing country newspapers must print home town news first and avoid surrendering editorial control to free submissions.
Use your county agent says Farm and Ranch. the average agent is the most useful person in the county when given opportunity. He can quickly obtain reliable information from sources and is ready to assist anywhere any time.
The text lauds the hardworking farmer whose judgment and sincerity guide field decisions. It argues algorithms deserve appreciation from those they aid and fair reward from employers, recognizing practical skill alongside modern methods.
The Pueblo disaster shows rising property losses and thousands left destitute. Governor Shoup urges a 20000000 federal emergency grant to build twenty five steel and concrete bridges in the Arkansas valley area. The Red Cross provides initial relief, underscoring its essential role in calamities.
Threshing is under way in Wilbarcer county with eastern farmers busy while western and northern areas lag due to wet weather. Wheat damage is minimal with only small sprouting. hail struck northwestern parts on Wednesday night amid a shower in Vernon, causing less damage than last week.
A Chamber of Commerce sent a letter through Lucian W. Parrish to Congress asking why a United States Railroad Labor Board exists. It argues the principle is broad enough for many trades and fears socialist influence, urging businesslike public administration.
Four shoppers told our store that hot days make walking unattractive and praised buying cars cheaply now. Ite WORKS AUTO & SUPPLY CO. See us for farm financing. Davis & Summerour. Cy Long and W. M. Thompson back from trips to Wichita Falls and Hereford report good business. Notice: a slush bucket from Swartwood's Hardware Store was taken and should be returned.
Long time and at low rates, we offer money to lend on farms in Wilbarger, Foard, Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. Rates as low as possible. 101-tier T. P. LISMAN, & SON.
Members of the Hill Crest country club enjoyed an informal dance in the new clubhouse last evening. A local orchestra provided music and Edwin Lisman offered vocal solos after returning from singing engagements in the East.
Home demonstration agents urge those able to loan cots and tents for the girls encampment at month end to contact the office in the library building. A sizable number of these essentials are in demand.
Three Maxwell vehicles and a Hupmobile were sold this week by Works Auto Supply Company. R. C. Stewart purchased a Maxwell five passenger car, A. L. Graham bought a Maxwell roadster, and W. F. E. White acquired a five passenger Hupmobile.
Henry Fennell won a judgment against Mance Phillips of Fargo in a county court. The case, described as the first jury trial of its kind here, concerned cotton picking work and wages of 26.02 dollars plus costs. Costs were paid by Phillips.
Commissioners Court of Wilbarger County Texas will convene at the Court House in Vernon on June 27 and 28 1921 as a Board of Panelization to equalize 1921 taxes. Taxpayers must appear to show cause why their property valuation should not be raised. County Clerk Verna Lucky signed notice.
Creath-Nicholson Investment Company advertises vendor's lien notes and loans on improved farms and ranches with reasonable interest and liberal pre payment privileges. They claim no delay in closing and payout once title to security is approved, inviting borrowers to meet at offices in the First Guaranty State Bank Building Vernon Texas.
The Texas Supreme Court overruled a motion for rehearing in the long running Swim Bell case. Defendant A Bell pays plaintiff S. 1 siini over $4 000 in judgment, with original suit for 1 500 and interest and costs boosting the total. Witnesses Witbarger county residents. Local ad copy follows about tires and loans from Lutz Schmoker and from Davis Summerour.
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