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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1921
Page
12
Buford C. Brown is listed as editor and manager Eric G. Schreiter. Associate Mallter B. C. Christian is noted in the byline with titles manager and editor roles.
The article argues against retiring at seventy citing examples of famed figures who thrived late in life. It notes Titian at 70, Cornelius Vanderbilt active at 80, Socrates and Pasteur later in life, and others who achieved great work after 50. It urges maintaining activity and planning the final years with purpose.
Farmers urged to rally against the boll weevil with two tactics. Clean up and burn rubbish to reduce pests and encourage diversification. The piece argues for alfalfa and varied crops to boost prosperity, citing examples from Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Texas and advocating dairy cattle pork and cotton mix.
A Vernon county summary notes the county’s dairy industry in 1926 valued at about half a million dollars. It forecasts that as the crop improves the fat yield could double, boosting local agriculture and prices. The report highlights the creamery and county crops as key drivers of growth.
The piece urges a new Vernon high school building to replace aging facilities and notes an interim wooden shack for war training. It cites 200 plus students out of school and argues better equipment will keep youth in education. It also mentions Secretary Hughes proposals and disarmament context. Mrs. G E Jordan, 78, is seriously ill at her West Wilbarger home.
Secretary Hughes proposes a ten year moratorium on naval construction and scrapping of 66 capital ships totaling 1 657 045 tons. The plan envisions Britain Japan and the United States each reducing to specified levels within three months of any agreement and limits replacements to maintain parity among the front powers.
Material fragments mention Ire TY FL Huggins and her nephew JM. Hawley connected to relatives in Holidos. The text provides no clear event or outcome. Further readable details are unavailable.
The Parent Teachers Association of the Central School will meet Thursday at 4 p m in the school building. Members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed. Modern Bungalow on Marshall Street offered by A C McConnell at State Cash Grocery.
T. W. Tole of Rayland has purchased a farm in Brownfield Terry County and plans to move there in the near future.
An unreadable ad fragment lists bakery items such as bread pies rolls and savory snacks with home delivery options. It mentions Crest Country Club and various treats including mince meat India relish and baked apples.
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