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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1923
Page
4
Postal notice from Vernon Texas states second class mail matter under act of Congress. Subscribers requesting address changes must provide both old and new addresses to ensure prompt service. Subscription rates noted with typographical errors.
The piece urges Vernon to dispatch a large group to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in San Angelo. It recalls Vernon’s strong push at Plainview last May, its strong support from friends, and warns that failing to participate would suggest Vernon quitters and weaken its regional standing. A Pullman load of boosters is proposed to demonstrate Vernon’s continued enthusiasm.
Spectators in Wichita Falls threw cushions from box seats after the Wichita team tied Dallas in the ninth inning. Cushions, bought for ten cents, struck fans as excitement surged, though harm was unlikely. The crowd vented as the home team tallied two runs to force the late tension.
The writer discusses baseball beyond fan distractions like balloons and pigeons and praises a well-played game worth the fifty-six mile trip to Wichita Falls. He expresses hope Wichita Falls wins the pennant and suggests box-seat patrons should be the targets for any legitimate cushion throwing, with the umpire excluded.
Captain Nusbaum's lectures during Chamber of Commerce week aim to revive Vernon’s local business group. The piece urges residents to support a unified civic body, describing the chamber as the town's sales department and essential for growth and progress.
Robert Tages, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wy Hiney of West Vesnen, is in a local hospital recovering from injuries after being thrown from a horse on a paving near West Vernon. His brother Ernest, 11, is at home recovering from minor injuries. The accident occurred when a loose board frightened the pony.
Vernon Concert Band directors plan to complete instrument purchases totaling about 600 dollars. New trombone arrives soon for Robert S. Nerd and several members. band members already own many instruments. The city benefit is described as practically free, with no campaign to raise more funds.
Catarrh caused by constitutional condition described as a local disease. An ointment provides quick relief by topical use, while an internal tonic aims to reach the mucous surfaces through the blood to aid in ridding the system of catarrh. Sold by dealers for over 40 years. Ja Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
After two days of bright sunshine following the heavy rains, farmers report crops rapidly growing and favorable growing conditions.
Farmers report cotton coming up well after rains and a fair wheat outlook across the county. Some are plowing already while others still have cotton to plant. In local news, G. Dartt reported extensive hunting and dogs uncovering an old bidder and two half grown young ones near his home.
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Wheatley and son Ted of Amarillo arrived Tuesday to visit relatives. May Piente attendance noted along with Ruth Bachelor Lucille Holt Jack Bonner and Wills Smith traveling to Electra Tuesday afternoon for the event.
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