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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1921
Page
13
Buford O Brown appointed editor and manager while Eric G Schroeder is associate editor and Albert G Sheppard is associate editor. Advertising manager entered in post office Vernon Texas as second class mail matter under act 9 Congress March 3.
The piece argues for a Truth in Fabric bill requiring all wool content labeling including shoddy and virgin wool. It contrasts tariff law with labeling for transparency benefiting consumers and retailers and suggests federal cases await federal court attention. It notes objections by food makers but defends honest labeling as a check on unscrupulous traders.
In California faced with widespread poverty and bank limits, Aaron Sapiro recalls producers' distress as they dealt with surplus raisins and financial pressures. A turning moment arises when a grower urges action and the group considers solutions to help growers survive.
The excerpt argues that hiring experts and advertising fueled Fresno's rise to prosperity while contrasting Tesag towns. It questions delaying plans to emulate Fresno. Mentions government seizures of a Harvard instructor's still and hints at federal agents directing tick eradication and increased censorship of watches.
Local home demonstration agents are urged to have pantries stocked with canned and dried vegetables and fruits for long storage. Higgins promotes berry canning and drying of carrots okra beans peas and corn. Emphasis on pantry planning insect-proofing homes and promoting reading and bulletins on bread and garden tricks.
Specialists from the Bureau of Markets, USDA, say shippers should meet market demands by avoiding badly cut, mashed, frosted, or damaged potatoes. Consumers and dealers dislike sunburn, blight, dry rot, scab, or second wreath, and overloading markets harms prices and causes losses for growers.
Sam Lee’s Chinese laundry moved Saturday from 1 North Cumberland to 3 North Cumberland on the same street. The site now occupies the former Sandwich Shop building.
Bids for the Moore hospital project are expected today or tomorrow with the contract to be awarded promptly and work to begin this week. The item notes local families visiting Vernon for a funeral and other notices including agricultural and building material ads from McAdams Lumber Co.
In the Vernon Hornet July 4 1806 notices announce J B Tolbert as candidate for Justice of the Peace in precinct 1 and A Castlebury as candidate for constable in precinct 1. Also mention attorney Housseis in Kell Milling Co matters and J Lutz returning from Ohio. A death incident at the Red Store occurs after discussions of cheap goods. Kell Milling Co markets flour and biscuits praised.
The Delphian Club will hold its first regular May meeting tomorrow afternoon led by Mrs. W. N. Stokes. Vernon Council Knights and Ladies of Security meet Friday at 8 PM at the Woodman Ball with Deputy Lula Butler of Amarillo present and L. P. Kramer as president.
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met Monday after now with Mrs C R Thomas, continuing its outreach and plans for upcoming activities.
A Vernon Record notice requests the owner of a found post office box key to come forward. The finder offers the key in exchange for a reward after return and identification.
Migs Dixie King formerly of Vernon hosted the Graduate Nurses Association ball at the Kemi hotel in Wichita Falls. Thirty to forty couples attended as gold and white decor graced the ballroom. Miss King was chosen to represent the association at the state nurses convention in Galveston on May 3 and will read a paper before the body.
The M. B. C. of the First Baptist Church met with Miss Lucile Rainwater last Tuesday at her Fast Wilbarger Street home for its monthly business and social meeting. Angel food cake and ice cream were served. attendees included Aileen Arnold Amote C. Roberts Lois Rutledge Ruth Shepard Lois Roberts Ruth Theban and teacher Mrs. Jessie Roberts.
A girl was born April 23 to Mr and Mrs W H Howland seven miles north of Vernon. McAdams Lumber offers farm building estimates and storm cellars at reasonable costs. Cyclones have caused heavy damage recently prompting customers to consider protection.
Graduating exercises to be conducted tonight at the Oklaunion school with an elaborate program. County schools are beginning to close for the summer. Thelankett school suspended work Friday.
A note from Lisman and Son advertises long term farm loans in Wilbarger Foard Hardeman and nearby Western Texas counties. Rates claimed to be as low as possible and terms described as favorable for farmers seeking finance.
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