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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
4
The document lists candidates for county offices including M L Walker J L Sneed W W Gilbert Ed Vaughn Minor Havis Alderman Ivy Storey McDonald Lull McCaleb Archer Cobb Mason and Douglas. It also discusses Arkansas missing the Mexia oil field and regional industry centers like Dallas Fort Worth and Wilbarger. It hints at paving distances with concrete and mentions Electra and oil fields with a scattered Texas focus.
A historical note claims Arkansas historically sought additonal territory under a statehood act. The text references boundaries along the Bed River and a disposition of land between the Louisiana boundary and a defined line near the 110th meridian, asserting entitlement to a section of Texas.
Wilbarger county banks report nearly one million dollars more in deposits and over half a million in additional resources since December as of March 10, reflecting revived confidence and a trend toward betterment. County road funds contribute to gains, with financiers noting renewed circulation and improving market sentiment amid slowly lifting lethargy.
After the ceremony Princess Mary and Viscount Lascullies ride in a carriage to the railroad station for their honeymoon trip. Viscount Eascvthes smiles in the exclusive photo as they depart, with congratulatory notes back home.
Five Vernon Odd Fellows travel by automobile Thursday to San Antonio for a Grand Lodge meeting. The group includes G. W. Backus, J. A. Baard, L. Bryant, P. M. McKinley, and W. D. Pounecey.
W D Hollar an 82 year old resident seeks election as justice of the peace in the upcoming summer election. He has lived in the county three years and studied law for two years through an extension at Chicago University. He is originally from Montague County and resides with Mrs Ester Sey. Stock details follow with prices starting at $1.50.
The piece notes St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March seventeenth with references to Irish dress and tradition. It mentions garish shamrocks and sprung revelry while hinting at sales and clerical notices. Clint Rogers returns from Fort Worth by car.
The note directs travelers to cross Red River via Gillum's Ferry by the Frisco bridge, 12 miles northeast of Vernon. It promotes day and night service, with a return same day option for SI and claims a saving of 30 miles on bad roads.
During the next 15 days we will sell 14 inch lister points for $2.25. Terhune-Orr Imp. Co. advertises baseball and other sporting goods at Oliver's, 320 North Main. Mr and Mrs John Abbott of Wichita Falls were in Vernon Wednesday at C W Oliver's, 329 North Main.
A new test will be sunk in the Sigler field 100 feet northwest of a nearby well. The offset to the discovery well is eagerly awaited by local oil interests. The Reynolis led company plans to start within a week with material on hand and rigging to begin soon. The team aims to reach depth of member 1L with precautions for a productive result.
Readable records indicate stronger turnout at valley poultry meetings than along the Mort Worth and Denver line. Attendance at the Denver Road Poultry Schools and exhibits surpassed crowds at other venue sites, suggesting heightened interest in poultry rearing in the valley area.
M. Reed returned yesterday from a trip to Wisconsin where he spoke on issues affecting local groups and partnered with supporters for community events.
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