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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
4
A historical note on Texas state parks describes how early settlers relied on game for food and how modern transport reduced wildlife, increasing tourist interest and tensions with landowners. It highlights growing conflicts over access, roadside billboards, and efforts to preserve natural spots amid expanding recreation and development.
The author argues the pioneering urge still drives Americans and urges Texas lawmakers to designate a large tract of the Davis mountains as a state park. It contends the park would repay its cost and appeal to travelers seeking undeveloped nature, noting Texans might vacation elsewhere without such a park.
The article laments a fog of extraneous issues in the looming congressional and senatorial races. Voters are undecided and restless while politicians and forecasters struggle to read the public mood. Women voters add to the complexity, with candidates tailoring speeches to their perceptions. It predicts a mixed-up election ahead.
Washington’s Foster’s Bulletin cautions sowing winter grain on dry soil and notes risks for P25 and Td crops. It predicts a great winter drought beginning October across Mexico and parts of North America, with varied rainfall in Australia and New Zealand. Severe October temperature swings are forecast north of latitude 47 between the 10th and 16th and the 21st.
The report outlines extreme rainfall and cold spells centered early October, with severe storms and frosts across sections north of 47 and east of meridian 90, and similar patterns in sections 4 to 6. It notes high temperatures near 8 to 18 F and lows around 5 to 12 F, with above normal rain in some dry areas and comments on solar system forces driving motion.
Major General Llewelyn Atcherly of the London Police Department joined prominent officials at the International Police Conference in New York, marking a notable visit to the United States.
Miss Lucille Atcherson of Columbus Ohio is appointed by President Harding to serve as secretary at a American legation or embassy to be decided later. This makes her the first woman to hold such a post in the American Diplomatic Service. She has done relief work in France. A ceremony featured lavender brocade satin dress and an arm bouquet of sweetheart roses. Dr L E McNair officiated.
A Jacksonville Florida wedding announced by relatives shows Miss Birdie Miller wed Wade Hampton Wilson on September 20 at the bride’s home. Daughter of the late Uncle Johnny Miller she trained as a nurse at Alleghany General Hospital and has since lived in Florida with her husband planning to settle there. The Jacksonville Times account notes wedding party details and conscious family ties.
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