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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads Vernon Texas post office notices from October 10 1919. Mentions second class mail and Congress act with a $2.00 reference likely fee or rate. Lacks clear names or events due to damaged text.
The piece argues farmers should sell part of their cotton despite forecasts of higher prices. With government and state estimates showing large potential supplies, debtors should liquidate enough to cover obligations and living costs, while holding some cotton for possible gains. Merchants and bankers can assist carryover.
The article notes Vernon did little cleaning yesterday in observance of State Fire Prevention Day and laments lack of community action to avert a looming disease epidemic as colder weather approaches. Physicians warn of rising influenza risk and urge parents to protect children with proper clothing and nutrition.
Cincinnati Reds defeat Chicago White Sox five to four at Comiskey Park to clinch the world championship. Ex Panther Dicky Kerr starred for Chicago but the White Sox were outclassed overall. Hed Wer pitched masterful for Cincinnati as the Reds claim their first title since 1869 amid a season of travel and local notes on attendees returning from fairs and the hog show tour.
G. D. Souris of Candyland left Sunday for St Louis to wed within days. The ceremony, likely Sunday, will be a large Cythera reunion celebration. The couple plans to return via Dallas to visit the Victory Vair before heading to Vernon next week. Friends extend congratulations.
H A Samuel received poll tax receipt No 1 for West Vernon box and is the only man who has paid since Tuesday. Only four payments have been made since October 1 when taxes became payable. County Collector M Blair expects heavy poll tax payments from women due to elections in 1320. none have qualified to vote yet.
A few f-roome cot tage with conveniences offered for sale. Well located on a street to be paved with hardwood floors built-in buffet kitchen cabinet book cases and breakfast room table and benches. Soon finished, aeto-date. Bennett and Rogers, Owners.
J. W. Huntley attended the Victory Fair in Dallas early this week and said the county exhibits are the finest he has ever seen.
In Dallas Texas Prane D Holland promotes Farm and Ranch a weekly farm and livestock paper now in its thirty seven year run. He urges Texans to subscribe at two dollars for three years or a shorter term with a money back guarantee after three months. He seeks responsible local representatives to expand reach and loyalty among farmers and breeders.
Washington DC October 10 warm waves reach Vancouver Oct 10 14 19 with rising temps on the Pacific slope. Storm waves follow one day behind warm waves and dominate weather from Oct 10 to 24. Severe tropical potential hurricanes noted. shift in precipitation favors cotton states and eastern plains. Planets Jupiter Saturn Mars Venus visible evenings. Neptune beyond Jupiter requires telescope.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Oats return from floods. Cameron Lumber Yard promotes wooden building moves with guarantee and care. Address and contact info provided for inquiries.
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