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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1921
Page
12
The Methodist Episcopal Church South plans a drive to raise 45 million dollars for Christian education, echoing drives in other denominations. Proponents urge tithing as the means to fund education, church needs, and charity, arguing that modern society requires strong religious schooling.
Vernon proclaims itself the most attractive town of 6 000 in Texas due to public spirited effort. Citizens remember days without sidewalks and paving as they tout improved streets and well kept laws in a quiet boast of civic progress.
Vernon aims to maintain top status by street paving and weed control as Plain View, Mauries, and nearby towns push improvements. Citizens celebrate graded and dragged cross streets, with plans for park facilities and community efforts enhancing vacant lots and alleys. City officials receive thanks for ongoing work.
A columnist urges a united return to work amid widespread price shifts and shortages. He contrasts price rigidity with falling raw material costs, warning against evasion and calling for collective action to restore normal activity and stabilize markets. He cites cotton, wheat, lumber, and household goods as emblematic of the broader crisis.
An essay notes cat types with playful spellings. It mentions Maltexe cats for young children to tease, Persian cats for their purrs, Angorine cats for bad temper, and Feline cats for meek feelings.
Notice to all creditors to send bills to the reorganized Burk-Cameron Oil Company at 206 East Pease street Vernon Texas. No lawsuits or liens needed as stockholders will handle claims. Advertisement September 7.
Bargain listing for a two or more room house with two halls a large sleeping porch an open porch and a toilet bath. Lot measures 60 by 120 with shade trees. Price six thousand dollars, five thousand four hundred cash. Phone 454 G Stp.
Money to lend on farms in Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and other Western Texas counties. Long time and at rates as low as can be had anywhere. 101-tfe T. P. LISMAN, & SON.
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