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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1921
Page
4
Obituary notes Colonel BR I Smith of Grayson County known as Alfalfa Smith. A college bred farmer who cleared land and promoted diversified farming. Wilbarger County lauds his example as a model for practical farming and wealth creation through alfalfa and updated methods.
In Wilbarger county farmers urged prevention against boll weevil infestations after noting widespread cotton stripping and expected future losses. Meeting slated for Saturday aims to plan methods to curb the pest and safeguard next year’s harvest.
Farmers across Wilbarger County endorsed a road improvement program with an overwhelming vote last Saturday. They support better infrastructure to aid cotton and feed crops, hogs and cattle, and poultry husbandry for families.
The passing of Mrs Helen Marr Kirby ends a forty year association with the University of Texas. As confidential adviser to young women she shaped ideals of educated womanhood across the state. Her modest, sympathetic leadership made her a pivotal dean of women whose influence endures in many communities.
Washington reports a moderate cool wave near Noy and a warm wave elsewhere, with a looming continental storm. The forecast tracks the storm from New Orleans toward the Alleghenies and St. Lawrence, then toward Great Britain, with a cold front reaching Missouri and Texas by mid November.
A long roster of names appears, including Col Herring, Perkins-Timberlake Co, Massie-Vernon Gro. Co, Napier Bros, Piggly Wiggly, Robinson Motor Co, City Bakery and numerous merchants, plumbers, and partners. The list suggests a business directory or directory-style announcement naming many local businesses and individuals.
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