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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
8
J. D. Thompson writes from McKenzie Tennessee about rain hindering travel from Vernon to Fort Worth and Dallas while noting local farming shifts toward dairying potato and strawberry production. He critiques potato prices, praises Vernon improvements, and recounts a drunken incident on the trip, ending with a comment on Arkansas prohibition.
The report notes H W Norwood of Wichita Falls visiting his home folks and friends on Sunday. An advertisement line invites eaters to remember White Rose No 2 when hungry, ending with Ady 7s the.
Walter Ferguson arrived back after several weeks abroad performing relief tasks for the Adaus Express Company. He had been assisting relief efforts and now resumes duties at the company’s main office.
Local notice notes J C Self of Crowell was in town on a business visit and promotes Berry's Cleaning Plant offering cleaning services with a promise of quality.
Bud Bradley a driller from Wingeoner's Ranch visited Sunday at the home of Dr A P Howard on East Wilbarger Street.
Dr Hines Clirk and his family of Crowell were guests Sunday at the home of Mrs. FL W. Norwood on West Paradise.
Adv 77 notes Jack Wilson of Bowie visiting this week at White Rose No 2, staying with friends around Mrs. W A Murleett as the breakfast service features hot biscuits.
A man identifying as Chester Scott was arrested Wednesday in a local business house on forgery charges. He allegedly attempted to pass a $15 check on 8. W. Bailey at Hh Bo McWhibbin's.
If you are looking for the best stove in town, either to keep you warm or to do your baking, see J. R. Renfro, 71-tfe.
Jim Bomar formerly of Vernon is in the city this week visiting a location after several months in Colorado. Miss Clyde Ferrebee of Crowell visited her parents on West Pease street. She teaches expression at Crowell public schools.
Vernon Free Library adds Dawn by Eleanor Porter and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Vincente Blasco Ibanez translated by Charlotte Brewster Jordan. Other titles include The Squirrell Cage by Dorothy Canfield Fisher, The Care of the Baby by BP Crozier Griffith, and Told by the Campfire by F L El Cheley. The list features stories for youth and adults and notes wartime themes.
An irregular note advertises J. R. Renfro offering a variety of goods including cutlery hardware and kitchenware at a 71-tte location. The message invites customers to shop for queensware enamelware aluminum items and more.
Notice to farmers that Tolbert gin has been thoroughly overhauled and is now ready to gin cotton. Buyers will be present offering the highest market price for cotton.
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