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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
12
John Wandamaker, Philadelphia merchant prince, declares optimism about America's future. He notes Wandamaker stores are expanding and emphasizes investing in improvements, advertising, and hiring to spur business and national prosperity despite slowdowns.
Rural notes report a cotton picking period, a Fargo gin fire Saturday night with only seed house damaged, several locals visiting relatives, new Ford purchase, residents moving, robbing of Rev Wooley, and various community updates including births and illnesses. The item references multiple names such as H A Houser, Ray McDaniel, Edith Bryan, Charlie Bryan, Charlie Mason, Elmer Owens, and Rev Wooley.
Frank Mason, R. FB Harrell, D. W. May, W. R. McDaniel, H. BE. Key Jr. is hauling water for the Starr. Walls & Starr gil at this place, S. B. Starr from Odell wag a Fargo Saturday. Several people around here attend the singing school at the Christian Church. There will be a prayer meeting at the Methodist Church Wednesday evening.
A survey of thirty leading Baptist churches shows a growing age trend. In 1904 there were 12 pastors under forty, but now all but one church has ministers over forty and two thirds are over fifty. The investigator concludes that ministers over fifty are the men of the hour while younger pastors face scrutiny until proving themselves.
An enthusiastic testimonial praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for destroying intestinal mucus and inflammation. A former gall bladder surgery patient reports complete symptom relief after using the product. The brief notes the cure claim and refunds. Vernon merchants and druggists are selling it widely.
Vernon born Miss Daisy Jones joins the University of Axes School of Business Administration as assistant to handle heavy enrollment. The department reports over 500 students with 400 in beginner classes, 70 in advanced stenography, and 30 in noncredit typing. Florence Stilken leads the program with new aides Florence Cowdry Susie Taylor Katherine Watts Robert Tillery and Lloyd Martin assisting.
Mrs A J Butcher of Vernon says Dean's Kidney Pills cured her back and kidney pain after garden work. She endured constant ache and kidney irregularity until four boxes restored her health. Price 60 cents at all dealers from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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