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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
4
The election will decide Wilbarger county’s access to a federal and state road aid. The State Highway Commission expects Texas to receive about 34 million dollars for roads over the next year, making it likely Wilbarger could secure a substantial portion for local projects.
The daily press runs stories about bootleggers and law enforcement failing to act. Public sentiment and the respect of violators are key to enforcing prohibition and other laws. When buyers and bootleggers lose respect for the law, enforcement becomes possible.
A Culture Club gathering will meet this afternoon at 8 at Mrs. Li Lb L. Killough’s home. Assistants include airs C V Hing J A Lucky and E lL McHugh. Program features Life Quotations daily life music American novelists humor and a piano solo by Mrs Tt. L. Rouse.
Fragmentary notes show Swartwood 82 2te in a local game with foul balls and unusual play. Vague references to baskets and extras hint at scoring confusion during the match.
New York Police Department will use light armored protection for risky assignments. Albert Schwartz of New York designed a six pound jacket built from Norwegian steel plates and silk, tested at the police shooting range, showing bullet deflection at close range.
The author argues that Americanization and assimilation of large immigrant inflows threaten the country. He recalls Rome and medieval invasions to underscore surges in population, noting more foreigners have entered Canada and the United States in six years than during the Crusades, calling it the era’s defining problem.
A 3500 member monster band and drum corps will perform at the national American Legion convention in Kansas City from October 31 to November 2. The event features a contest of 104 Legion bands to crown the three best organizations. The combined bands will perform under the direction of the leader of the first prize band.
A box supper has been arranged for Brown's School House Fiiage night with a program after supper. Ladies are asked to bring glittering boxes and men to bring full pocket books. Brown's is ten miles south of Vernon.
At Wit Crest Country Club Friday night about fifteen couples attended with Miss Geraldine Parker traveling to the Dallas Fair. Community notices mention local music and social activity as well as a new cleaner advertised by Blanton delivering trash removal services. Dr J B Dodson returned from Dallas after attending his son in law’s funeral. Dr J E Dodson Jr also returned Saturday morning.
Gus Volo and Steve from the Liberty Cafe buy a new bicycle to honor Roy Baker, a local newsboy who died recently. They present the bike to Roy’s brother and friends at the counter, a gesture that moves the youth and patrons.
November 6 to 12 will be observed by Vernon schools as Better English Week per Superintendent Bobh Doheney. Posters will be made and distributed and every effort made to join the national movement and observance of this occasion.
The Musicians' Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs W Hendrix. The regular musical program will be rendered.
See our line of toy autos doll tinges rocking horses and boys wagons tricycles etc Swartwood and Co S2-21¢.
A long catalog of individuals and firms appears, listing Col C T Herring through A A Hingst as partners and associates. The names cover various local businesses including grocers, drug firms, plumbing outfits, hardware stores, and professional offices, suggesting a directory or sponsor list from a regional business page.
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