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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1921
Page
12
In a rebuttal to The Record, The Fourd County News defends its county against claims of no road work. It notes a past trip revealing a Crowell to Cottle county line highway and mentions ongoing projects. The piece emphasizes pride in roads and argues for continued concrete highways statewide.
A business writer argues high freight rates will push mills toward raw material sources, predicting major industrial centers could relocate to the South and Southwest where cotton hides fuel and labor are abundant. The piece urges leveraging regional advantages to boost industrial supremacy.
Editors of the State Press Association considered hosting the June gathering in McAllen as deflation and rising railroad rates threaten the planned Rio Grande Valley event. Delegates weighed options after initial unanimous vote to accept an offer.
Brownsville and neighboring towns along the Rio Grande show strong ties to Mexico and the market. The piece notes Mission and McAllen as notable communities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley with a reputation for favorable climate and active civic life.
A Ford roadster owned by Texas Star Petroleum Co of Wichita Falls was recovered this week by Sheriff W A Ish. It had been stolen May 26. It was brought to Vernon and sold to a farmer who traded a Maxwell plus $25. The buyer lacked a bill of sale and the sheriff’s investigation found the car was stolen. The seller has not been located.
Specialists in the Experimental Kitchen of the United States Department of Agriculture advise using a half pint measuring cup for flour and sugar and a standard set of spoons for butter and baking powder to follow a new recipe. B. O. Brown, Walter McElroy, Ransoy Walker, and Harry Norwood drove to Crowell Saturday afternoon.
The article notes that all sizes of cities now have women attorneys though bench appointments remain uncommon. It highlights San Francisco and Mrs. Baldwin as ex officio juvenile court judge known for tempering justice with mercy. The piece mentions AL regulac judges reviewing her decisions.
Bureau of Entomology advises methods to remove ants from homes. Find the nest and use carbon bisulphide benzine gasoline or kerosene or seal entry cracks. If needed bait with sweetened water then kill with boiling water. A stronger method uses arsenate of soda in syrup. dangerous to humans and pets. Store foods in closed containers and clean spills promptly.
The Electra Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture completed a retail trade excursion with a dollar sales day. Electra merchants toured rural areas by auto, visiting schools and towns, while the Electra Kid Band performed. Local officials and residents attended events and nearby trips noted by reporters.
Local venue Clifton Studio presents a pair of new shows with emphasis on visual storytelling and community engagement. Performers include up-and-coming artists and long-time residents, aiming to attract audiences for evening screenings and talkbacks.
Money to loan on improved farms at a low rate of interest. Long time to pay with the option to pay any part or all of the loan on any interest pay date. Extensions offered for maturing loans. Call I. M. Rogers at office over Waggoner National Bank. Photo No. 364. 38-4te Fri.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Trubiprof tires at Luiz and Schmoker's Corner Texas but lacks complete information. The snippet references a possibly erroneous price or model string and repeats garbled text.
From May 10 to May 381 prices will be cut 40 percent on mattresses. Phone 453 226 Dear Smith Street Vernon Texas. Ate Notice. My land is off the market for this year. I turned my pasture into a picnic and camping ground near Condon Springs J A Condon.
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