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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
4
Public notice from Verne Texas outlines second class Gull mail service under congressional act with subscription rates for one year six months and other terms. Names Laur paper and Vernon listed with address care for prompt mail and old as well as new subscribers.
Wilbarger county farmers diversify long staple cotton but spring grain washing forced use of less desirable seed. Improvement can restore Wilbarger to premier lint producer, benefiting Vernon and its bankers and landlords who must support better seed to regain the county’s old cotton market reputation.
The farmers decline affiliation with the union labor movement citing long hours in peak seasons and mistrust of radical notions. They support improved conditions for workers but oppose any ideas that threaten industry or government stability, regarding themselves as a foundation of American institutions.
J. R. Jones operates a real estate office in the Fergeson building on the west suite of North Main Street facing east. The ad invites buyers sellers and renters to call or visit the office for service, noting contact by phone.
Adams announces 11 o’clock sacred harp singing at White City Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. Both old and young invited to take part. Note urges disposing of automobile interest with Whert & Son and thanks patrons for liberal patronage.
An old advertisement urges shoppers to visit J B Renfro at 7 Fitfe for the best values in hardware items including cutlery Queens ware enamelware and aluminum goods. The note emphasizes variety and market appeal for early buyers.
A historic classified note offers cotton sowing guidance and various oil and coal leases. It lists Corner Lowie and Maiden Streets and mentions 4000 nerves in solid beds near Wichita and Witbarger rotwities with multiple 40 acre leases and a well at Guyer Trisler. J B Lait signs the notice.
Washington reports a warm wave from November 21 through December 2 affecting the Pacific slope and Rocky Mountain crest reaching Newfoundland by late November. Storms follow, with hazards to travel and outdoor work. cold spells and a quieter early December period, advising sheltered, careful plans and avoiding ocean ventures during mid December nine day window.
George Tillery of near Vernon starts a blooded Jerseys Duree herd by purchasing 835 two month old pix from The Vernon Duree Jersey Farm to improve his strain. If delivery fails, call to correct trombie. White Rose No 2 offers wash room facilities. Arg 78-tfe pn im
Rev. J. A. Crutchfield returned home on Presidents Day after attending the Northwest Texas Animal Conference in Lubbock. He heard Rev. George Stuart deliver lectures regarded as especially valuable to ministers.
Real estate notice from J. R. Jones Agent Ferguson Building North Main Street seeks buyers for suburban property. Offers right prices for vacant acreage and invites calls to the listed phone number or office.
Mrs. 8 Jt. Porterfield of Tolbert sends in a donation of $2.50 to the local Salvation Army campaign headquarters, stating her support for the drive.
A local Klix advertisement promotes free Kodak photo improvements offered by Kramer Studio. It urges readers to subscribe, notes solicitors visiting the public, and promises no charge for initial help.
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