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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1923
Page
2
Farmers in Witharger county report a spike in tomato supplies and plans for several varieties. Instructions detail green tomatoes pickles, onions, peppers and spices, with steps for green tomato relish, chow chow and Dixie relish including canning guidance and sterilization tips.
Residents report the Red River swelling after days of rain, with the river nearly spilling over its banks. Workers labor along the riverbank to reinforce barriers and avert overflow. Local pioneers recall past floods and warn of rising waters through the region.
A distant river flood rising higher than sixty years sent water surging toward Fasgo. Residents along the flat below Vargo and near the river gathered, waiting for the anticipated deluge. Community members including Mr and Mrs Vermin Shaw and Mrs P. M. Cullom’s family were noted in social updates as other locals moved about their day amid the rising danger.
Numerous locals frequent Odell on business with N McDougal and M McCollins nearby. Families and visitors like Parks Perkins and Stamilton are noted in casual calls while Miss Clarice Hamilton visits Crowell. Neighbors share updates on health, children, and daily life across surrounding towns.
Mrs Ashworth's relatives and neighbors mingled in a small town social scene. Saturday and Sunday saw visits by F Rains and Mrs Will Dongas of Harrola to Mrs Clyde Ashworth. Elliott lodge Lebekahs planned events at the hall next Thursday. Mrs 8S Ki Kirk visited daughter Mrs H C Allen in Vernon this week.
A fragmented regional item lists moves to a new home, visits with family, farm work and goods, and local events. Mentions include Mr Lee Andrews moving into a new home, Ike Boyd shopping, I K Thomson visiting relatives, H A Bell renting properties, Mrs Ward hosting a Friday gathering, heavy rains delaying cotton picking, and several residents traveling to Vernon or Odell. Also notes toll bridge washouts from high water and a postponed Methodist quarterly conference due to rain and scheduling conflicts. The piece references Will community members and Pat Barnfield with beef, plus Robbie Castlepury returning from Matador for county fair attendance.
Evan Burrows Fontaine of New York claims Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, son of Harry Payne Whitney, fathered her child and sues for breach of promise. New York Appellate Division reverses trial court, allowing renewal of the suit for damages.
The Houston Chronicle piece recalls how great leaders used brief phrases to seal meaning through crises. It contrasts Caesar Napoleon and Lincoln with a modern bishop in Japan, who amid ravaged ruins urged faith in God as a sustaining power. Kell and Mrs Howard are noted in passing.
Mrs Rena Watts attends events as TL D Tennyson plans a Monday departure for San Antonio to attend a state convention of the W Chon Ge das. A Jordon, manager of Cameron Lander Company, travels to Amarillo for Kimberman's convention.
Miss Christine Barratt visiting nearby Vernon area this weekend. War work and new school policy progress noted. Mrs Herbert Heatchens visited Mrs Jae Bou and Mex Besyards Friday evening. Clyde Ashworth mentioned in casual local update.
The store building now occupied by The Vernon Record will be vacated between October 15 and November 1. For short term lease until January 1, 1924 see Rh. H. Nichols, for long term lease see J. D. Summerour.
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