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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
12
Discussion centers on a proposed road bond measure for Wilbarger County with 50000 dollars allocated per precinct for bridges and culverts. Voters question necessity as recent road work progressed without bond funds. county court fears all road projects could halt for an indefinite period unless bond money becomes available, delaying work into next year.
The Secretors of Commerce and Labor report fewer idle men than in that wartime year. War mobilization absorbed workers, and postwar demobilization increased job seekers. Still, unemployment shrinks as public works begin, and most in Wilbarger county Vernon have work to do.
Governor Neff offers W N Stokes the post of assistant attorney general praising his pioneer Vernon roots and public service. His loss would hurt the State's legal work as he would join the attorney general's office. Six Childress golfers visited Crest for a round of play during the evening.
A Texas observer argues that civic pride and cooperation propelled cities like Dallas and Amarillo, while Wichita Falls lagged. He urges voters to approve a one million dollar county road bond funded with federal matches, and notes needs for a county hospital and rural road improvements to boost employment and land value. He cites prior Wichita County hospital bond approvals and warns of missed opportunities without community unity.
J B Buddon urges voters to back bond issues for a city county hospital road improvements and schools. He argues a larger city would benefit farmers and raise land values, stressing mutual dependence of town and county communities.
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