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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
4
The article argues Vernon must address a severe housing problem with affordable apartment housing. It suggests a two to four room multi family building would attract tenants quickly, even as costs rise, and questions whether local men will meet the need or drive residents away by inaction.
The piece argues that improving intercity trucking by paving highways would cut delivery times. A Wichita Falls to Vernon trip could drop from four to five hours to around two, reducing wear on equipment and lowering living costs. Faster roads would help farmers bring products to market and free time for productive work.
Wilbarger county farmers see gains from planting better cotton seed. Three firms that left the field due to short staple cotton have returned, signaling a wave of entrants. Cooperative effort to produce better lint could make Vernon a distinctive Texas cotton market, bringing thousands of dollars to farmers, convenience for families, and stronger local business. Better farming pays across crops and livestock.
The Record invites men to suggest concrete, workable ways to meet the demand for more homes. A housing problem discussion is welcomed as complaints cite tenants abusing living spaces, hurting rent profitability, prompting search for feasible remedies.
The Metho dist meeting opened in Thalia Texas with Sunday services. Crowell visitors Mrs J C Thompson and children joined local families for meals and gatherings. Families journeyed to Vernon and Whitesboro for hospital and relative visits. Cotton picking begins as rains aid crops. many residents attend Ragland Christian meeting and local church events.
Pure South Texas comb honey available from Bargdol and Stanley. Contact S82 and 88s for details and pricing.
A baby girl was born twelve miles southwest to Mr and Mrs Chas Ling nau on Saturday September 20. The arrival adds a new member to the Ling nau family and is noted in local society notices.
Fraudulent aspirin tablets sold by a Brooklyn manufacturer were found to be largely talcum powder. Genuine Bayer tablets are marked with the Bayer cross and should be bought in the original Bayer package with proper directions.
Wichita Falls insurer, just one year old, reports over five million dollars in premiums in its first year and plans to expand operations to multiple states. The firm, focused on fire insurance under the reciprocal plan, credits 62 percent premium refunds to careful risk selection and boasts a advisory board of leading Texas bankers and businessmen. John S. Mabry and R. K. B. Huff head management with J. C. Powers as secretary treasurer.
Robert Basham from Wichita seeks buyers for leases farms and elite property through Artie Berry. J H Trout returned from Olney. J R Jene’s real estate office on North Main. Leo Smith and Myron Vout arrived from Dallas to visit Vernon relatives. J G Shelden, Cres cent Petroleum Association president, arrived from Eldorado to promote the enterprise.
Attending physicians hold some hope to save the eyesight of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Bryant Calhoun after he grabbed a container and splashed lye into his eye Thursday. The injury occurred when he fell, and some lye spilled into the eye.
An old time advertisement urges buyers to seek best values in cutlery hardware queens ware enamelware and aluminum at J. R. Renfro. The brief note highlights Renfro as the go to retailer for a wide range of goods in a local market.
For sale several tracts in county with a 1500 acre solid body of land, including improved parcels. 10000 acres improved and tillable at 16.00 per acre, 500 acres well improved and watered, all tillable except 500. See J. E. Lutz for lease options and locations. 46-tf
Wade Perkins of Wichita Falls visited Vernon on Sunday. City property leases and related materials referenced. Contact J B Love, office room 7, Lutz building. 62-tfe
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