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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
6
In a reflective Vernon Record column, the author defends city growth through planned additions, praises Lloyd Sigler and associates for Wilbarger field faith, and argues for development, honest work, and prudent taxation to fund paving, lighting, and improvements while cautioning against unproductive expansion and selfish unionism.
The article contrasts the boomers and town builders upon a $50,000,000 suit against W. Stripling and others linked to Sigler Ol company. It argues speculation buys thrill but cannot sustain a city or lasting prosperity, noting locals who arrived aiming for wealth ended with little to show.
The article discusses railroad switchmen and yard engine men in St. Louis and Buffalo, joining strikes similar to Seattle radicals. Union presidents declare the strikes illegal while members persist. It argues union radicals threaten liberal unions and tests the role of organized labor in a free society.
Wednesday a district court suit was filed by Marion D. Shumate and others against L S Shelby and others seeking title and possession of a tract of land near Farmers Valley.
Tom now connected with the South western Manufacturers Sales Company offering John Deere implements and automobile supplies. Located on the southeast corner of the square, the firm invites inquiring customers. J. W. Freudiger signs the notice.
Mrs W C Alderman of Vernon endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache dizziness and kidney trouble. She reports relief after using one box and notes family use with wonderful results. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo NY manufactures.
Market note traces milk price hike to oil effects raising gallon cost from 60 cents to 80 cents while coffee and sugar also climb. Manager Steve Margel of Liberty Cafe cites the milk rise as the trigger for coffee moving from 5 to 10 cents per cup. Also mention seeks motor truck buyers and local real estate listings with Backus & Lewy.
Announces Democratic primary candidates for district offices in Memphis Tennessee with names for County Judge McHugh McCurdy County Attorney Storey Sheriff Ish Bomar Kry Clerk Lucky Porterfield Keltz Cabe Blair Alderman Fulcher Griffiths Judd Burch Ivy McCaleb Warcum McKee Archer Strickland and others awaiting the vote.
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