City weighs cost of building plant as bonds eyed
Vernon officials await an estimate from John A. Russell of a Dallas firm on the proposed municipal electric light and ice plant. The vote on bonds will follow the cost data, with a election likely soon. Texas Public Service Company questioned rate and extension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commission
Johnson
J. N. Johnson
Texas Public Service Company
West Olive Street
Wiliam Blackwood
Vernon
Light and Ice
South Plains
Trades Day planned as early cotton crop shifts trade focus
A county and state cotton tally shows Wilbarger 4087 bales before Oct 18 1921 vs 2874 previous year while Texas totals reach 1788805 bales down from 2506800. County yields vary with Hardeman Foard Baytor Archer Wichita and others, signaling acreage decline except in this vicinity. Trades Day to be held second Monday of each month with local merchants offering bargain goods and public interest rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotten
United States Bureau of the Census
Wilbarger County
Hardeman County
Baytor
Archer County
Wichita County
Wills County
City to Build 2 Million Gallon Reservoir on Pump Block
Vernon Key Rate to be reduced eight cents upon completion as two million gallon reservoir is approved for the Mack block near the pump station. Basin 110 feet diameter dug to bedrock with concrete curb. Specifications to be drawn, bids received, contract let. Reserve strengthens fire protection and city water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Key
Pomp Station
William Blackwood
Commission
Mudgett Family Relocates from Vernon to Chickasha Okla
Mr and Mrs W A Mudgett and son Jon Allen will move Sunday to Chickasha Oklahoma to establish a home. Mr Mudgett now works with Stephenson and Browne Lumber Co in Chickasha. The family has lived in Vernon five years, previously from Har vold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mudgett
Jon
Allen
Chickasha
Okla
Walker of Colorado Springs Improving at Sister’s Home
W OA Walker of Colorado Springs now at his sister Mrs Thomas home on the corner of Deaf Smith and Maiden streets is improving. Mr Walker is suffering with heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OA. Walker
Colorado Springs
Cole
Mrs. Thomas
Deaf Smith and
Maiden Streets
Mr. Walker
Edwards Girl Born on N Mesquite Street
A girl was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Doug Edwards living on North Mesquite Street. Mother and child are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr, and
Mrs. Edwards
Doug Edwards
N. Mesquite Street
Dong Well
Ex-Emperor Karl and Ex-Empress Zita Rally for Hungarian Throne
Reports from Vienna say Karl leads an army of about 12 000 toward Budapest while Zita enters Hungary by air from Switzerland. Admiral Nicholas Horthy, Hungary's regent, fled Budapest as Karl reportedly advanced on the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zita
Austria Hungary
Vienna
Karl
Nicholas Hlorty
Hungary
Budapest
Weevil Expert Arrives to Address Wilbarger Farmers
R C Reppert a Texas A and M boll weevil expert arrives Vernon today to view local depredations and plan control tactics He will speak tomorrow at 2 30 PM in the district courtroom to Wilbarger farmers and meet county committeemen on Saturday to discuss approved destruction methods tailored for the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Reppert
Hill Crest Golf Tournament Moves Fast All Day
An all day Hill Crest Country Club golf event runs from qualifying at 8 20 AM through finals this afternoon. Main flights have eight players, with consolation flights starting from the first round and prizes of golf balls awarded to winners and runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Christian
Jed Morrow
Joe Sumner
R.A. Gilliland
Quankh
F.C. Christian
W. H
Arrested Swindler Knobloch Brought From Fort Worth
George A. Knobloch of New York, sought in Vernon on swindling charges tied to a 1928 boom, was brought in from Fort Worth where local officers had him under arrest. He is jailed on fraud counts, accompanied by his attorney, with an attempt to secure bond and reports he failed to report after a prior appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Knobloch
New York
Vernon
Far Worth
Jar
Knobloch
Fore Worth
Thorough cleanup urged as remedy for boll weevil
Farmers and bank officials in Wilbarger County call for complete field sanitation to erase weevil harborage. They urge burning old stalks turning soil and early planting to starve the pests, noting quail and other refuges help control numbers. Weevils devastate cotton crops across the region with several growers reporting severe losses this season.
Siason Heads Loreal Harry Mason in Turbulent Ruler Move
In a contested shift, Loreal Harry Mason leads the new ruling faction after the previous leader steps down. The transition follows internal reorganizations and a public event where several speakers addressed attendees.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John A. Russell
Dallas
Foster
Lubbock
Texas
Ruby
Star
Cit
Dreadnaught
Coe RK
Alice Mans
Alice Mann
Tsave VT. Mann
Washington, Dd
West Virginia
Newport News
Brazoria County
Tyler
GG. Wells
Ruby Lee
G. L. Wilkins
Benleh Hewitt
Orr
Clara Belle ‘Tipton
Howard Holland
Eunice Rheay
Lester Fridge
Eva Young
Edward Clappell
Lena Milliner
Negrees
Ieadax
Parker School
East Vernon
Fecsh Chamber of Commerce
Tradestay
Momdas
Cember
United States
America
Europe
Amerion
Ly Thesday
Ofeast
Missioners
Colorado
Willy
Mimpress
Switzerland
Ther
Ztta
Admiral Horthy
R. C. Reppert
Ternoon
Room
Record-Star-Telegram
Vernon Record
FT. Worth
Vernon, Texas
Hill Crest
TL Crest Coun
Andrank Massie
Farmers State Bank
Massie
G. S. Upshaw
Tolbert
Wilbarger
Fannin County
Mr. Upshaw
M. L. Moore
George Tillery
Tillery
Bayluo
Robert Price
Wil Harger
Siason
Harry Mason
Ruler
Mason
Fetal Organization
Mr. Ma
Cass
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!