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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
12
Vernon Record lists post office mailing details and subscription rules for April 18 1920 edition. Rates include six months minimum, various advertising costs for classifieds local notices obituaries poetry and display ads. Circulation is 2500 with half in Wilbarger county.
Citizens praise Judge McHugh for initiating work on a Seymour Vernon road. The editorial argues improved highways boost Wilbarger and Baylor counties, ending isolation and aiding farming costs. It links good roads with modern farm machines and utilities to keep youth on the farm and solve rural decline.
The piece argues immigration supplied cheap labor for railroads and industry and diversified American stock. It warns that cheap labor is fading as engineers seek skilled workers, while social risks from banning immigration are limited by the already diverse population. It also notes veterans deserve housing and producer opportunities, while opposing the bonus plan.
A Columbia University professor’s remark on stopping immigration triggers a heated debate over what immigration has meant to the United States. The discussion weighs potential starvation fears against the dangers of erasing essential American history and the risks of a disordered industrial system in a melting pot nation.
Citizens urged to protect Vernon's good name by reporting overcharges. Mayor Harry Mason asks those who pay too much to get a receipt and present it to him. Complaints include a $1.50 service car fare to the Denver depot. Officials plan permits for service cars and urge residents to report details and names to curb excessive charges.
Politicians push a bonus for ex service men while employed veterans fear tax burdens for the plan. A Texas Legion post voted against the bonus as two working ex soldiers plan to quit work after payment, wasting funds. The piece argues many ex servicemen earned more than they had before and were restored to jobs or better roles.
Voters will decide in Memphis area elections for District Attorney James Vy. Leak and several county offices. Races listed include County Judge McHugh Orban McCurdy. County Attorney John Storey. Sheriff candidates Ish Jim Bomar Reub Key. County Clerk Miss Yhana Lucky. Tax Assessor J T Cab B Porteerfield Mrs Eugens Keltz. Tax Collector M Blair. County Treasurer Alderman. County Superintendent J N Fulcher. Justice of the Peace Ty J Griffiths. Commissioner Precinct No 1 R B Judd A M Bourland. Public Weigher Precinct 10 Odell M Nl Burch. and Public Weigher hav 29 hs.
J. L. Sneed and O. A. McCaleb join T. N. Marcum and W. F. McKee for Commissioner Precinct 2 and 3. J. B. Archer is named for Precinct 4 with N. F. Strickland also listed.
Buel R. Wood of Lincoln county New Mexico has opened offices at the Vernon hotel to transact his law practice temporarily. A Buck Private in the 86th division he preferred that rank over promotions offered to him. He represents the Wilbarger-Board Oil company and spoke for the stockholders at a Saturday courthouse meeting.
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