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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1923
Page
4
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Dispatch from Paris claims fashion chiefs have marked the Texas cowboy garb as the next sensation with hats, chaps, wristlets and broad belts. Paris judges insist city ladies will soon flood streets wearing that rugged look, turning cowboys into walking style statements and drawing admiring crowds.
One of the largest shipments of chickens on the hoof went to New York from Vernon this week. Vernon eggs and poultry are in growing demand, boosting farmer income and drawing wider attention to Wilbarger County. The county has built a strong poultry record, and expanded chick rearing promises greater home supply. Support for the poultry industry is urged.
Two leading churches announce revival services to boost Vernon’s town spirit and faith. The event aims to attract worshipers, with sermons and songs expected to strengthen community resolve amid challenging times.
The remark praises steady walking as a method to stop people from going down the wrong path. It notes that even if they do not immediately adopt the correct path, the process at least halts harmful courses and teaches them to think more carefully about their choices.
A quoted remark links the Texas Democratic Party to whiskey, suggesting drinking habits may influence their policies. The note speculates about brands consumed since Prohibition and how that could affect what is being proposed in Austin.
A Wichita Falls man in Vernon on business read reports of a gas company in his hometown being robbed of 8000 dollars by burglars who blew the safe. He sprang up exclaiming That’s just the way I feel about it. They have been getting me for 10 years and now somebody has gotten even with them.
The Fargo school forms a parent teacher association to assist the school. The group was formed Friday and will hold regular meetings. Dues are set at 24 cents yearly with 15 members signing up at the first meeting, expecting many more. Officers: Mrs. Dan Caffee president, Mrs. George Goins first VP, Mrs. T. Q. Richard second VP, Miss Ethel Sweatspan third VP, R. Hawkins secretary treasurer, Mrs. Debhert Webb assistant secretary and treasurer. The next meeting is scheduled for March 50.
County Judge E. L. Mellugh says Wilbarger's new concrete road achieves top grade quality. He notes tests show the road surpasses some existing highways and stands as good as any in the state. Judge Mebineh cites precise material testing and steel reinforcement as key factors in the superior road.
The county has secured a fund of 100 percent pure material free from clay balls found in previous sand feeds. Judge McHugh stated that upon completion of the road under construction, there will be no better road in the country.
With 414 Wilbarger county farmers signing the Texas Warm Bureau Cotton Association contract, all who delivered cotton to the bureau have received quarterly advancements averaging 22 cents per pound on middling one inch staple. County agent P D Chaney reports farmers expect more in final adjustment due to a good market. Officials say farmers selling through the bureau have seen unusually good prices and better staple grading. The last report shows about two thirds of the pool sold with low grade snaps at 1 60 and good middling advances at 2 270.
Vernon receives praise from Hubert Tiarrison, Wichita Falls chamber official, who visited on personal business and declared Vernon one of the most substantial towns in Texas, noting his frequent observations of strong growth and prospects.
A more prosperous town ad notes that the fertile farming territory in Wilbarger County will spur rapid town growth. It mentions Mr. Harrison in Vernon and KR E Sheppard of Wichita Falls, once cashier of City National Bank there, a prominent local and active chamber of commerce figure.
A playset titled The Old Maid's Club was presented by the Elliott community in Fargo on Friday night to benefit the local school. Report says the performance drew a good crowd and received liberal applause, praised for its unusually well presented humor and features that kept the audience in constant good humor.
W. M. McCaleb asserts fish are biting fine after displaying a yellow catfish specimen last week, noting success on the waters. McCaleb states the fishing is good and reports strong activity from the yellow catfish among local anglers.
A report from Vernon county notes Mr McCaleb’s fishing trip by a lake near Vernon where several large catfish were landed. He described the notable catch as a very fat fish, dismissing claims of poor luck as unfounded.
A Friday night gathering in Fargo aims to unite parents and teachers as a get-together. The event will be held under auspices of various features and refreshments will be served. Public invitation has been issued for all community members to attend.
Banquet arrangements are being made at the Hotel Vernon for Friday evening March 16 with Bishop KB J Dickey of Waco as honor guest. A large crowd is expected, and he will occupy the Methodist pulpit Sunday morning March 18.
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