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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1922
Page
3
County city auditorium plans outlined for Wilgarghe County featuring the best equipped canal ground in West Texas. Proposed careered livestock on every farm and a 2,000,000 annual poultry plan. County aims at systematic development of trels along both sides of the Colorado-Spogule Highway.
A proposal to electrify the Katy rail road between Dallas and Denton sparks interest in broader electrification of steam lines across Texas. Newspapers in major cities publish arguments advocating expanded transportation facilities.
The Dairy Farmer notes that cows near calving should not be milked or dried up hastily. Start drying two months before calving, reduce feed, milk once daily then every few days, and stop milking entirely to dry the udder safely. Resting two months often yields more milk later and a healthier calf.
In 1889 at Pine Ridge South Dakota the Brule Sioux chief Short Bull known as Tatanka Precila embraced the Ghost Dance after meeting the Paiute holy man Wovoka. He warned of a peaceful renewal but others warped the message to war, aiding the Wounded Knee tragedy and leaving Short Bull blamed by his own people.
W. W. Jones and company launched a cash and carry grocery in the Sam Novit building on North Main Street. Jones, formerly with MebKibbin Shoes and Padneah, returns to Vernon to run the store with C. T. Sullivan, a longtime local grocer. They reside on Paradise Street and invite friends to visit their new shop.
In Hardeman County district court two defendants faced verdicts for bootlegging and forging checks as juries deliberated. The court also heard discussion over a proposed electric interurban railway contract that could forfeit $350,000 if conditions affect highway bus and truck revenue.
A Vernon county fair opens its tenth annual Wilbarger exhibition with L G Hawkins urging business and livestock groups to back the event. He envisions modern fair buildings, a large auditorium for conventions, and stronger support for agriculture and cattle interests to spur county growth.
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