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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1921
Page
12
The county approves a 50000 bond issue for good roads in a county-wide vote. Judge Melbigh and County Commissioners, Cy Long of the Rotary Club, and numerous citizens are credited for mobilizing support. The victory signals beginning of county-wide road funding in Texas.
The article argues state level agricultural journalism courses at A. and M. College to train reporters who understand farm problems and can help farmers access information, discuss perplexing questions, and market their goods. The State Chamber of Commerce and Northwest Texas Press Association have supported this resolution, highlighting opportunities for young men.
A newspaper note compares current interest in citizenship study to the past focus on good housekeeping. The topic is gaining prominence this fall in state conventions of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union as study courses in citizenship are introduced.
Circles will meet to discuss politics at multiple levels and support good government. The Young People’s Branch of the Worms Christian Temperance Union invites youths to a social and discussion on how to be a good citizen.
Duriness residents decry traveling peddlers who deliver goods on orders avoiding taxes. They contrast with home merchants who support bowls, schools, hospitals, and churches, urging a fair tax to offset merchant duties and ensure level competition.
An individual states he paid a fine and credits Maye's Wonderful Remedy with curing stomach and liver troubles after doctors failed. The ad claims the Simple Lamness preparation removes mucus and inflammation causing intestinal issues including appendicitis with a money back guarantee. Sold in Vernon by Ferguson Drug and druggists nationwide.
In a century survey, Miss Frances Halliday wears an 1821 costume while Miss Dorothy Whitmore dons a contemporary street style. The piece highlights how Dame Fashion’s decrees shift across time.
A compact classified notice notes The Big 4 Agency offering services in life and fire insurance, real estate, and farm loans. The Dixon Dry Goods Co location is listed with phone number 620.
County officers took into custody an individual known as Slim Haynes in the afternoon. He is wanted on a bootlegging charge.
A social list notes eight dinner guests at Hill Crest Country Club on Monday including Mr and Mrs JL Johnson and family Dorothy Piper Brien Schroeder W Bennett family Marc Anderson Oleta Youngblood Juanita Youngblood Clint Rogers Daniel Bond Henry Lord Electra and Mr and Mrs W N Stokes with several children.
The Wallowe en dance at Hill Crest Country Club tonight features guests in costumes with masks. An out of town orchestra will provide music as the spacious recreation hall and dining rooms are attractively decorated. Pumpkin pie and coffee will be served to attendees.
YP Johnson and Mrs. Clemmic Kot lins were married at 4 0. mu. Sunday at T. J. Griffiths residence in West Vernon. Judge Griffiths officiated the ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs D. S. Shaw of the Jefferson Stephens community.
The Warenteachers Association of the Shire school will meet Friday evening November 4 in the school building. All patrons of the school are urged to attend. Mrs Alden Gaston and children J R and Johnnie Hearth of Fort Worth will visit friends in Electra en route to the Plains. Mrs Gaston will be remembered as Miss Eulahay who married A J Gaston six years ago. Charles Holder of Quanah was in Vernon over the weekend.
A lengthy list of individuals and business firms appears, naming Col. C. T. Herring through Ss. W. Bailey and many others. The roster includes lawyers, contractors, grocers, plumbers, and service companies across multiple firms such as Massie-Vernon Gro. Co. and Swartwood & Co. plus notable names like Grace Allman and Aubrey L. Foster among 150-plus entries.
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