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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
12
Fragmented OCR shows editor and manager names Buford C Brown and Eric G Schroeder with advertising manager details. It mentions Vernon Texas location, subscription terms, and ad rates but text is garbled with stray phrases and formatting errors.
The proposal to bridge the Red River, long cherished by Wilbargans, would end the barrier that has restricted tourist flow and business between Vernon Odell and surrounding counties. A new highway from Seymour toward San Antonio would gain greater value with a bridge, unlocking cross river commerce for farmers and shoppers, and improving links between the Middle West and Texas.
A concise history of Virginia from its Jamestown settlement in 1607 through its colonial governance to statehood in 1788. It notes the London Company charter, the House of Burgesses, and Virginia’s influence on later states, plus the meaning of Virginia and its nickname the Old Dominion.
The passage urges every citizen to back the proposition to bridge the Red River, claiming it will allow continuous travel toward the Gulf and improve regional connectivity. The call emphasizes universal, unequivocal backing from the populace.
An announcement urges Wilbarger County women to submit butter samples for the Texas State Fair exhibit. The piece extols local artistry and hints at broader county products including alfalfa, feed, potatoes, onions, poultry, swine, garden produce, and fruit to showcase county excellence.
Perry Moward of Vernon is senior Captain at Columbia Military Institute Tennessee chosen from about 400 cadets from nearly all states. The honor, highly valued by his Vernon friends, comes as his final year at the academy ends. He is the son of A B Howard of East Wilbarges streets and has led since entering.
Miss Ruby Spears of this city wed a Crowell man Tuesday at 4 o clock in the home of Rev. W. T. Rouse. After the ceremony they departed for Crowell where the groom runs a barbering business. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Spears and has worked as bookkeeper at Parker Dodge Grocery.
Willie Smill, Negro, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by the district court on a charge of robbing the Walter Loyd gun shop. Smith, who represented himself, faces a total seven year term due to a prior suspended sentence of five years. ce. c. Ray was fined $20 and costs after an assault with intent to murder charge was dropped.
A column cites China as a growing republic and references The Statesman’s Year Book on population and area. It notes Clyde Tennyson leaving for Dallas to attend the Metropolitan Business School and lists several local youths heading to Denton and Denton Normal School, with visits among Crowell residents.
Washington weather bulletin dated Sept 25 1921 warns of dangerous storms and northern frosts in September. It notes expected moderate temperatures for the northern Rockies and plains, possible rain moving east, and a sharp cold wave with killing frosts likely in northern areas around October 1 to 6. It mentions tropical storms near West Africa and potential impacts on the Caribbean and western islands.
Harrold youths held a Friday night picnic at Allingham Spring in honor of Sam Gribble who attends Decatur Baptist College. The event featured games and a midnight feast with chaperones Mrs. D. Cobb and Mrs. Edgar Kirk.
Card of thanks from G. Hill expresses gratitude to the Vernon mayor city officials sheriff and force friends acquaintances and all Vernon and surrounding country citizens who aided in the search for his wife. He notes the sacrifices of time and energy and says the incident makes him prouder to be a Vernon citizen. May God bless you all.
Let Us Renovate Your Old Mattress or Sell You a New One for a Delightful Night’s Rest. Price Mattress Factory at 426 Deat Smith offers services and sales with contact information.
Mr and Mrs J A McFall travel to Wichita Falls to mourn a young cousin who died after an accident at the Wichita River on Sunday. A notice seeks rental land 75 or 100 acres with willing buyers for teams and tools. Advertising two stock typewriters for sale by Wilbarger County Abstract Co. Attorney furnished.
A reader recalls a wife described as a "bear cat" after five years of liver and stomach trouble. After trying Mayr's Remedy and returning a bottle, she finally improves, with the ad claiming the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation from the intestinal tract and can cure many stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The remedy is sold in Vernon by Ferguson Drug Company and druggists nationwide with a money back guarantee.
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