Vernon Man Makes Living on 7 Acres Sweet Potatoes
Vernon resident GW Smith, dubbed Vernon's sweet potato man, grows seven acres in the city and expects over 1500 dollars this year from about 350 bushels per acre. He sells most produce on Vernon streets, plans to offer slips next spring, and notes current prices rose from 38 cents to 1.50 per bushel as crop proceeds flow. Visitors Robt Houssels and Judge and Mrs Bonner called in Vernon during weekend visits.
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Local High School Enrollment Rises to 241
Superintendent B F Sisk reports 241 students enrolled at the city high school with 1 041 in city schools, noting a substantial rise from last year. Examinations were held last week and reports will show student performance. a good year is anticipated with less wartime interruption.
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Two boosters in city urged build not boast
The Young Men's Business League Magazine of Houston contrasts two booster types. It criticizes balloon juice boosters who air opinions and sign petitions, urging Houstonians to become constructive boosters who build housing, apartment blocks and office buildings to improve the city and provide homes, stressing practical gains over vanity. It notes figures like Dr Sumrow Greene visiting Dallas, local real estate ads, and residents traveling to nearby towns.
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