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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1923
Page
2
A survey notes alfalfa prices rising by 82 to 9 dollars per ton in the Southwest due to hot weather and drought stress. Quality varies by region with rains lowering quality. 760 thousand pounds arrived in New York from Argentina under seed importation rules, signaling upward price pressure.
Engineering tests by Thupps Motor Car Corporation chief engineer Pruwit Watts show the new Hupmobile delivering increasing power as speed rises. Brake horsepower peaks after 15 mph, with over 100 brake horsepower achieved, and engine revolutions reach about 2600 rpm. Tests indicate reduced vibrations and improved power delivery, marking progress toward the engine’s engineering ideal. The article also notes local social notices and unrelated items from Wellington and Crowell.
An old advertisement fragment from Des Moines markets Chamberlain’s remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping coughs. It promotes Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles and internal pains. It mentions balm for wounds piles and general use, with references to brand names and product lines.
Nolan County voters approved a 660000 pool bond to finance a hard surfaced road from the West Ridge of Nolan County to Dallas. The measure passed by a clear vote, with counties along the route already adopting similar head projects. Officials note the road network will connect with the Bank head and Colorado Gulf highways, shaping future regional development and traffic flow.
Bayeland News notes visits to Vernon by Pom and Willi Clark and others. Mun and Isabelle Green journeyed to Vero to see Ada Thornton, while Mr and Mrs Armaieng of Davis and Mrs Paratee Hawley of Vernon attended a funeral in Paris Allen and stayed at the RL Jordan home. Jim Terdan made Vernon business stops Friday as a Lubbock bound call hints at a platns plan. The week’s late death of Luther Ladd's daughter is recorded, with Mrs Fred Belne purchasing Duffie’s property Piney.
The Howard-Lynch oil group from Vernon drilled in Young County about ten miles west of Ginexy, reaching sand at 42620 feet with initial showings suggesting 100 to 600 barrels per day. The well near the Swastika block is expected to become a producer, with Vernon ownership surrounding the lease and strong local interest in No 2 developments.
The 77 year old B W Speed Sr father of Mrs R M Fielder died at Cristobal Hospital after a period of illness. His body will be buried in Gustin cemetery in Comanche County. The funeral will be attended by Mr Fielder who was in Dallas on business when the news arrived.
Indiana governor Warren T. McCray confronts ouster proceedings amid financial difficulties spreading to national politics. The case centers on alleged use of state funds for private financing with President Coolidge weighing the governor's firm dealings and potential impact on the Republican party. More than 250 banks are involved in the related Sumarsaad S21 affair.
Mrs Rena Watts and Mrs H 2D Youngson traveled from Dynlhas to Dallas then to San Antonio for the state convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Watts presided locally and in the tech district. Peaurson was elected delegate. A pageant will involve district presidents at the event.
Local paper features a photo of Robert S Reed director of the Vernon Concert Band with a list of costume and parade float notes for a King Tut Club event. Community notices report loans from W W Bennett, plus visits and travels of Lula Sanderson, Kermit, Emma Teel, H Hoffman, J Wright and son Robert with Dallas football game attendance noted.
Mrs. L E Robertson visits daughter Mrs. T R Easters in Memphis and announces the birth of a son. On Friday Mr and Mrs E A O'Steen, in ill health, were taken to a Fort Weis sanitarium for medical treatment. Mrs O'Steen was accompanied by her husband, his mother Mrs Q T E O'Steen and M O'Steen's father B H Lewis.
Mrs A P Morris hosted Friday afternoon for the newly reorganized forty two club. Dainty refreshments followed the games enjoyed by Mesdames J H Young, D H Henry, B E M Roge, S R Crim, A A Williams, John King, J W McCrary, Ray Ferson, George Robinson, A Allise Wheeler Lundy, I Y Pitts and Paul Goetze.
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