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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
12
The article argues that summer break offers boys a choice between idle pleasure and productive work, warning that abandoning schooling harms future prospects. It stresses discipline, savings, and practical experience from honest labor, noting many youths regret not pursuing education as they mature.
Berlin dispatch reports Bavarian cabinet backed Berlin’s acceptance of the Allied indemnity ultimatum. The move aims to settle indemnity disputes and allow France Britain and Germany to begin economic rehabilitation, even as full trade transformation is not immediate. Also mentions heavy rain in Southeast Texas and a note on Harry Mason returning from a Christian Missionary Convention in Wichita Falls.
The report notes Vernon with a high school ranked low among towns near Wichita Falls Fort Worth and Amarillo. The current wood building houses manual training and domestic science but is aging and overcrowded with many students, while the facility lacks modern amenities.
Impatient need for room prompts transferring students from west of Main Street to Central ward and halving half day attendance for younger pupils. East Vernon ward buildings remain in use. demand for adequate playground at high school. La Follette’s open revolt vs Harding noted in a Washington dispatch.
Buy the best cotton seed obtainable. Pure Mebane Triumph Cotton Seed grown by W. S. Davis of Loukhart. Price $1.50 a bushel. Also Grace galvanized screen cloth from W. B. Thomas & Timber Co. Es-2te.
A reader's testimonial asserts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach trouble including indigestion and gas. The ad claims a simple preparation removes mucous irritation and ill effects in the stomach liver and intestines with a money back guarantee. Sold in Vernon by Ferguson Drug Company and druggists nationwide.
Foster's Weather Bulletin from May 38 1921 describes a pair of severe May storms shaping the continent. A warm wave reaches the Rockies by mid May followed by a low center causing depressed, calm skies in many regions. a rainy spell near May 18 to 22 could determine crops nationwide with extra cultivation advised from mid June. The author touts a new weather theory and planned public demonstrations beginning later in 1921.
Mr and Mrs Duke Tennyson and daughter Betty June of Wichita Falls visited H D Tennyson and family Sunday Duke serves as secretary of Burk Waggoner Oil Co See the Trablpruf Tires at J B Lutz s office corner Texas and Fannin streets 63 tf
Leland Abbott, from Amarillo where he works in insurance and real estate, drove to Ver non yesterday to visit his mother, Mrs. A Allison, and to spend about a week with his brothers in the area.
Davis and Summerour advertise farm loan services offering financing for agricultural ventures. The terse notice invites readers seeking funds to visit their office for loan options and terms.
An ad promotes lending on farms in Wilbarger, Foard, Hardeman and other western Texas counties with long terms and low rates. The notice is signed by P. Lisman & Son.
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