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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
4
Renewal of the Red River bridge proposal pleases Wilbargans who see the river as a barrier to Vernon Vernon Odell and Odell Vernon trade. Farmers would cross into Texas to sell and buy goods, and the new bridge would open a highway from Seymour to San Antonio enhancing access for travelers from the Middle West and beyond.
The article chronicles Virginia’s early history centered on Captain John Smith and Jamestown. It covers the Jamestown settlement, the London Company charter, colonial boundaries, and Virginia’s nickname the Old Dominion. It notes 1619 as the start of representative government and Virginia becoming the tenth state in 1788.
A sentence urging all citizens to give unconditional backing to the plan to bridge the Red River, continuing the journey uninterrupted through to the Gulf.
An announcement invites Wilbarger County women to submit butter samples for the Texas State Fair exhibition. The piece argues county products beyond butter also deserve display, including alfalfa, feed sorghums, potatoes, melons, poultry, swine, garden products, and fruit to prove regional excellence to thousands.
Vernon boy Perry Howard, senior captain in Columbia Military Institute Tennessee, was chosen from about 400 applicants nationwide. The Vernon resident, son of Dr A D Howard, is in his third year and has earned high grades since entering the institute. He held rank of sergeant and is highly regarded by friends in Vernon.
Miss Ruby Spears of this city married Tuesday afternoon at 4 at Rev W T Rouse’s home in Crowell. They left for Crowell where Mr Bomar runs a barber shop. He is Jim Bomar’s brother from Vernon. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Spears, is a bookkeeper at Warker Donges Grocery. Father works with Swartwood and Co as a timer. The family home is 12 West Vernon.
Willie Smith, a Negro, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by a district court on a robbery at Walter Loyd gun shop. He pleaded his own case and faces a total seven years because of a suspended five year term. Cr. C. Ray, charged with assault with intent to murder, was fined $20 and costs after the murder charge was dropped.
The article states China as the world's largest republic poised to adopt Western civilization and ideals. It cites The Statesman’s Year Book listing a population of 869,650,000 and area of 8,913,560 square miles. It warns misguided powers could imperil the world and notes several local moves of people pursuing education and travel.
Washington warns of dangerous storms and killing frosts in early autumn. Forecasts predict above average rainfall in moisture-rich areas, a possible storm surge October 3 to 6, a sharp cold wave and frost in northern regions, plus a tropical storm near October 1 affecting the Americas and West Indies.
Harrold youths and girls gathered at Allingham Spring Friday night for a picnic honoring Sam Gribble who attends Decatur Baptist College. After river swimming and games, they shared a midnight feast with chaperones Mrs. Cobb and Mrs. Birk.
I express heartfelt thanks to the mayor city officials sheriff and force friends and citizens of Vernon and surrounding country who aided search for my wife early this week. The sacrifices made by those who helped are appreciated and make me prouder to be a Vernon citizen. May God bless you all. Signed G C Hill.
Let Us Remake Your Mattress or revitalize your old mattress or sell you a new one. The ad promotes a mattress factory at 426 Deat Smith with phone contact 458.
Federal authorities state that foreign diplomats not accredited to the United States are taxed on steamship fares when passing through the country. The case of De L Chermont Brazilian Minister to Japan, who sailed from Seattle with his wife, illustrates the rule. A photo shows Dr Hi L Chermont.
A notice claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a wife described as a "bear cat" after five years of liver and stomach trouble. The ad says the preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments. One dose proves worth. money refunded. Sold in Vernon by Ferguson Drug Company and druggists nationwide.
Mr and Mrs J A McFall traveled to Wichita Falls Monday to attend the funeral of Mr McFalls cousin a young woman who Sunday lost her life in the Wichita River. Also ads seek land to rent and farm equipment and note stock typewriters for sale by Wilbarger County Abstract Co Vernon.
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