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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
4
The Vernon grocer notes many farmers keep poultry growers in debt, while Wilbarger County poultry production may reach 350000 dollars. A county or district poultry show could spark broader interest, improve flock profitability, and spur community enthusiasm through a public exhibit and education. The Record endorses the show as a top chamber of commerce initiative to promote poultry.
The piece argues that quitting school before completing high school harms individual prospects and weakens national economic potential. It cites student discouragement from teachers and parental pressure as factors, urging families to support continued education to avoid lasting losses.
A call for a concerted effort to interest John and Mary and all their namesakes in Wilbarger County in attending school this fall.
Washington reports Texas ranks first among American states in the number of improved farms. Ten years ago Texas was fourth. Only a small portion of Texas farmland is cultivated, while Kansas and Iowa show higher cultivation rates. If Texas tills more land this decade, a large market for manufactured goods and substantial wealth could follow.
The Wonves Christian Temperance Union will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edgar McHuch. Local arrivals include W. W. O. Logan and Ernest Stewart of Paducah visiting Vernon. George Altman of Wichita Falls, formerly Denver railroad agent, visited during the Shriner celebration.
The piece traces the name Massachusetts from its Algonquian roots to Blue Hill and the bay, notes the colony’s evolution from Bay colony to Province, then Commonwealth, and highlights the Mayflower landing of 1620 and the Pilgrims’ early losses and enduring settlement. It cites area 8,288 square miles and eighteen electoral votes.
Misses Robbie and Donnalita Standifer hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at their South Main Street home. Fort Worth trip by Mrs Pendleton and Frances to visit relatives, with return planned next Saturday. A Library Book Fund benefit play at More's on Thursday September 8 at 7 30 P M with admission 25c 50c and 75c including war tax. Wichita Falls guests Minnie Walker Minnie Seals and Travis Raley stayed with Miss Gene Llewellyn in Vernon over the weekend.
Orville Griffith and his sisters Lovaine Margaret and Ilene Thompsen visited Vernon yesterday to enjoy a Shriners day. They returned to Quanah today after spending the night with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Backus.
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