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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
4
Short notice guidance describing pricing for insertions and word limits as a template for classified reads including cards of thanks obituaries poetry and policies on mailing cash with readings. It emphasizes word counts and per word charges.
Announcement lists Della Huussels and L. A. Hollar as candidates to fill the unexpired term of J. Pulcher in the county SAE. The terse notice names the two individuals and the office sought.
The piece argues aero bombs rival battleships in impact, noting Ostfreidland’s destruction cost far more than the ordnance. It discusses chemical warfare, coal tar products, and the need to protect U S chemical industries while debating embargo and trade controls to safeguard national defense.
The article explains a temporary cotton market slowdown after a sharp rise, driven by profit taking. It argues high prices are justified by market conditions and revival in business, with Texas 20 cent cotton expected to hold and carryovers from last year to be sold to liquidate credit.
The Star-Telegram notes revival in Texas as farmers gain relief from indebtedness, boosting credit, demand for new crops, and employment. Judge Rumsey of the Federal Reserve Bank spoke to Houston credit men about ample printer's ink and retail credit, suggesting improved economic times ahead as cotton prices rise.
Following Judge Landis wage dispute settlement in Chicago, Wilbarger County eyes public road and improvement work to curb unemployment. Officials urge immediate road bond vote to fund projects, costing about $4 annually for $1,000 property tax, $40 for $10,000.
Mirza Hussein Khan Alai arrives in the United States as Persian Minister and takes up residence in Washington D C. The diplomat is described as a bachelor.
Sept 5 updates note cotton in White City opening rapidly with strong picking and farmers hopeful to finish before cold weather. Local residents Barbara Hardage, Carie Adams, Connie Olive, Una Mae Adams, Chas Hobson and others are mentioned in social visits and family events. A birth is reported for Mr and Mrs Floyd on August 31 and attendance at a Fargo meeting is noted for J B Gaunt and family.
All members of the local IL G9F lodge are asked to attend the lodge hall Monday night for initiatory work to be given to several candidates. Noble Grand B. H. Lewis plans to continue weekly work and seeks a strong turnout for future Mondays.
Anderson visited Mrs. Chas Hobson Wednesday afternoon. Bee and Clara Boyd of Haulk Hill visited Miss Hssie Floyd Saturday night and Sunday. Residents attended the singing school recital at Pleasant Valley Friday night. Maud Brantley entered Walcom's Training School Monday for the fall term. Locals attended the Baptist revival which has just closed at Tolbert.
Mrs D L Lovelace presents her three month music pupils in a Fargo recital at Fargo Baptist Church Monday evening September 12. Program includes duets solos and two person pieces performed by Reta Parker Myrtle Williams Ruby Thomas Jewel Williams Opal Bingham Ruth Hite Opal McDougal Lillian Mason Iola Wright Crystal Killett Clara Boyd Lucile Keybud Jennings McDangal Della Chisholm Thelma Killett Lula Shaw Thelma Killett and more in a varied program of light classical and popular selections.
Homer Crawford of Wichita Falls was in Vernon yesterday. Bruce Skinner and family of Tulsa visited last weekend with Mr Skinner's uncle W. A. Ishang. The Skinner family are en route to Iowa Park and Waco. B and W advertising invites a complete line of school supplies.
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