Vernon Cotton Supply Holds Steady Amid Strong Yields
Cotton entering Vernon markets is praised as unusually fine by inspector Jon Byars. Daily receipts run about 200 bales with total Vernon gins producing over 2,000 bales so far. Gins like Vernon, Planters, Farmers and People’s run near full capacity as prices hover around 19.5 to 20.25 cents per pound with seed sold between 26 and 28 dollars a ton amid regional price disparities.
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Hyars
Farm Bureau
Vernon
People’s Gin
Texas
Indictments Return by Grand Jury in City Session
Twenty three indictments were returned by the grand jury which adjourned here Wednesday. It is probable the body will not convene again. Indictments include R. M. Fore for swindling Pat Houston for theft of property over fifty dollars Willie Smith for burglary C. Ray for assault with intent to murder.
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R. M. Fore
Pat Houston
Willie Smith
C. Ray
Dallas Presbytery to Meet Next Year at Clarendon
J A Baird, returning from Gainesville as Vernon delegate, said the Dallas Presbytery will convene in Clarendon in 1922. An invitation was extended to Vernon residents, with a Clarendon minister urging the city as the westernmost active Presbyterian church in Dallas Presbytery. Efforts will be made to establish a firmer presence in the western section.
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Dallas
Clarendon
J. A. Baird
Cgainesville
Vernon
Bankers Urge Diversification Across Texas Farms
Texas Bankers' Association promotes diversification after a short cotton season. They urge farmers to plant at least equal fall and spring grain crops, raise feed crops at home, and increase poultry and meat production to sustain local credit and prosperity.
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Texas Bankers’ Association
Texas
Fou
Seymour Fair Pleases Visitors at Thursday Exhibit
Seymour Fair drew Mr. and Mrs. B. Dawdy who praised the entertainment and exhibits. The agriculture display impressed, two airplanes appeared, and thrills filled the crowd throughout the event.
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B. Dawdy
Seymour Fair
Mr. Dawdy
Parrish Speaks At Memphis Congress
Lucian W. Parrish of Tienretta spoke at the Hall County Fair in Memphis yesterday. Advices from Amarillo say the U.S. Senate candidate to succeed C. A. Culbertson was in Amarillo Monday and visited Lubbock and Plainview on Tuesday.
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Congress
Lucian W. Parrish
Tien Retta
Memphis
Amarillo
United States
C. A. Culbertson
Lubbock
Plainview
Monster Porto Rican Potatoes Shown at Bank Display
W C Pitts of this county displayed Porto Rican potatoes at Waggoher National Bank bi week showing specimens weighing over eighteen pounds each. He presented them to L G Hawkins vice president of the bank.
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W. C. Pitts
Waggoher National Bank
L. G. Hawkins
Home Talent Play Nets 105 For Library Fund
Funds to buy books and magazines for the local library were netted 105 Wednesday night by the program staged by home talent in the high school auditorium. The room was comfortable and the audience enjoyed the numbers to the full extent. Neighbors was well staged and considered as creditable as organized stock companies. The librarian and library board express thanks to Miss Anna Jo Pendleton and all who assisted.
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Catherine Pierce
Thebrary Board
Anna Jo Pendleton
HK. L. Doheney
Missionary Dr Dye to Speak at Central Christian Church
Dr Royal J Dye a medical missionary to the Congo Free State Central Africa will deliver an illustrated lecture at Central Christian Church on Wednesday night He will show Congo photos taken with his wife The lecturer recently recovered from sleeping sickness treated in the United States after his return home
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Royal J. Dye
Congo
Free State
Central Africa
Central Christian Church
Dye
Vernon High School Overcrowded Amid Total Enrollment Rise
Vernon reports total enrollment at 1,177 with high school at 271, crowded beyond capacity. Extra chairs and partitioned rooms added, but space remains tight. Mayor Harry Maso spoke as students attended the 9:30 AM session. Fridays will see a half hour earlier dismissal. Other city schools show lighter crowding with 562 in Shire, 540 in Parker, and 654 in Central.
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Harry Maso
Vernon
Delheney
More Leave for College From the Record
Besides those listed previously, Masses Mattle and Louise Smith plan to leave September 26 for Denton Normal. Miss Vita Huddleston goes to Abilene Christian College September 1 for her first term, joining Joe Lee Smith there for his first year. Daisy Jones starts a second year at the University of Texas and will not return home. Mildred Young will attend 8. M. A. this year to study voice.
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Mattle
Louise Smith
Denton Normal
Miss Mattie
Louise
Vita Huddleston
Abilene Christian College
Joe Lee Smith
Abilene College
Daisy Jones
University of Texas
Miss Jones
State Education Department
Mildred Young
Miss Young
County Defends Damages Suit in District Court
The case Sheperd vs Wilbarger County concluded with a decisive jury verdict for the defendant on Wednesday. No damages awarded. county roads remain as they were. The suit, ongoing since 1917, arose after county roads cut through Sheperd’s land, including a new east road and the highway beside the Denver railroad tracks.
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Sheperd
Wilbarger
Denver
Grading Improves Drainage Behind Howard and Greene
The alley at the rear of the Howard and Greene buildings on N Main Street has been graded to improve rainwater drainage. Work also required leveling a section of W Wanderer Street to accommodate the drainage project.
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Howard and Greene
N. Main Street
W. Wanderer Street
Railway Tax Cut In Half
Transportation taxes on freight passenger and Pullman accommodations will be retained during 1922. The burden will be only half as great as at present according to advices from Washington. The report highlights a significant relief for rail customers and carriers amid ongoing fiscal adjustments.
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Washington
Fewer idle men now than in 14
Secretary of Labor Davis notes unemployment fell since 1914 while stressing 5,725,000 jobless in March 1920 was a best estimate rather than an exact count. He argues that 12,000,000 still at work and $500,000,000 available for public works support recovery, with emphasis on breadwinners and shifting employment patterns.
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Labor
Davis
Washington
Commissioner of Labor
Davie
McCormick
Department of Labor
United States
Vernon to Face Wichita Falls in Sept. 24 Football Game
Vernon high school will meet Wichita Falls at Wichita Falls on Saturday September 24 according to coach J A Morrow. Arrangements were completed Wednesday to stage the early game before the regular west district schedule. Vernon will host Wichita Falls later in the season, and last year Vernon defeated Wichita Falls on their home field. Coach Morrow reports steady progress with drills focusing on fundamentals as the squad builds through practice.
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Vernon
Wichita Fall
Wichita Falls
Loent
Morrow
Merchants and bankers predict better business rise in cotton season
Vernon merchants and bankers report improved commerce as cotton matures early and prices rise. Loans are being reduced, deposits rise, and small loans drive debt clearance. Local bankers anticipate seven million bales at 100 dollars each could cut Southern debt and signal a real economic turn toward normal conditions.
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Emory Rhoads
Partners State Bank
L. K. Johnson
Herring National Bank
Mr. Rhoads
Mr. Johnson
Preacher to Speak at East Hinds School Sunday
The Rev. E L Moore pastor of the local Presbyterian Church will preach at East Hinds School Sunday at 2 o clock. Everyone invited.
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East Hinds
E. L. Moore
Presbyterian
East Hinds School
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Jon Byars
Mr. Byars
Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Claredon
Albany
N.Y
Milla Gade
Denish Wennenhmming
the Battery
New York City
Gitesis Ca
Texas Association
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NETS
HLGH
Diene Talentt
Tila
Moussahet
Uv Vernon
Veilin
Be. J. Dehoney
Boston
Ant Los
Boston Commons
Urban Ledoux
Philanthrope
Ledoux
Phrate
United States Secretary OF Labor
Europe
Wichita
Dankers
Paulmers
Pur
Basikes
Banks
J. T. Glover
First Guaranty State Bank
BE. Piper
Waggoner National Bank
Piper
Robert Brown
Vernon Drug Store
Polks
W T. Milam
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