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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
1
The report notes Wilbarger Countys total ginning at 23 190 bales and Vernon gins handling 10 495 bales, with 1 550 bales in the yard and 506 in the warehouse. It describes dwindling daily arrivals, ongoing ginning in Vernon and nearby towns, and seasonal conditions including a near normal crop and efforts to control trash and weevils.
Twenty thousand pounds of dressed turkeys left Vernon by express for New York for Thanksgiving demand. About 50,000 pounds total have gone to the Eastern market, with four hundred turkeys daily from White Produce Company on N. Main street. About fifteen workers keep the plant running from early morning to late. Mrs. M. F. Taylor brought five spring toms weighing about 12 1/4 pounds each, netting a fine lot. G. B. Zachry of White Produce notes turkeys help the boll weevil issue and promise good profits for growers.
Professor Frank Leow joins Wichita Falls event supporting Charles Angle. Baritone gave two concert performances at Overy House Wednesday and Thursday this week. Leow, a popular local musician, and Angie with a pleasing voice drew favorable reception at the Elks dance.
Wilbaver county clerk compiles data on road bonds and forwards to Austin for approval before issue. Bids will be called for after clearance. Several applicants seek the securities and the bonds carry five percent interest.
The Texas Chamber of Commerce requests a preliminary survey of Wilbarger County for potential park sites and any costs involved. It urges the state to develop a system of public playgrounds and multiple parks to boost tourism and local use, naming tentative locations and a central Texas park on the Colorado.
Vernon officials urge a new high school as crowded study halls overflow and the current building lacks space. Plans call for an auditorium, gymnasium, and indoor facilities to host interscholastic events, with 125 girls in classes and athletes lacking showers and proper rooms.
The article reports M G Neathery of Houston stating the boll weevil will cut half the value of farm lands in Wilharger County. It cites past Texas yields, farmer practices in Nueces County, and plans to offer cotton seed locally. It also notes Mrs Fannie Neal’s death in Altus Oklahoma at 52 after illness. Funeral details follow.
A Wilbarger County Welfare Association initiative inaugurates a conal y wire drive on Wednesday November 24 to fund the next year. The plan divides Vernon residence into districts with two workers per district. Funds will support home care and reduce duplication while seeking civic support.
Reports from travelers say Vernon considers a $185,000 city building gifted by a wealthy resident. Officials note a comparable structure in the state could cost much less, leaving questions about the project’s price and feasibility.
A Texas county report urges farmers to attack boll weevils now before catastrophe. Officials tout high acre yields in Wilbarger county and call for clean gins and removal of rubbish to control the pest. They warn the weevil’s destruction rivals fire and urge immediate action.
Elks held a Phil Baxter dance Wednesday night in the Elk Club rooms with lodge members and many out-of-town visitors in attendance. About thirty couples attended the event.
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