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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
4
The Vernon Record lists subscription and advertising details including rates for classified, local notices, obituaries, poetry, and display ads. It notes mailing address changes must be sent with the new address for prompt service and mentions the paper’s editor and post office registration.
The Record invites readers to report any erroneous reflections about individuals firms or corporations appearing in its columns for prompt correction by the editor. This notice emphasizes accountability and accuracy in published content and welcomes reader inquiries.
A Vernon visitor notes ongoing construction as evidence of a boom but explains the growth stems from natural expansion, not abnormal conditions. The piece argues Vernon’s stable bank health and steady demand for housing and commerce reflect sound Wilburg County development, with growth likely to continue.
Governor Neff urges Texas Democrats to send an uninstructed delegation to the New York convention arguing it allows debate and diverse views. He questions the fitness of candidates McAdoo and Underwood, noting McAdoo's ties to oil interests and a large tax fee as biases that could aid Republicans.
A Texas political advisory argues Democrats must avoid pledging to a specific candidate at the state level. It warns against nominating a tainted figure and suggests sending unpledged delegates to New York to keep options open for McAdoo Underwood or another acceptable nominee, preventing a deadlock.
Foster's Weekly Bulletin reports April drought easing slowly across North America. Expect a more even climate through 1024 with moderate storms centered in May and limited May relief for remaining dry areas. Sea water evaporation unlikely to supply sufficient moisture. May temperatures expected near normal across sections, with highs around 11 and 20 and lows near 8 and 25.
A local political slate lists candidates for county judge tax collector clerk sheriff attorney treasurer and several commissioners and justices of the peace. Names include John A. Storey T Warlick C M Blair J W Brock Jr M Newth D P Fereber R Parr Brooks W Frank Edmonson H G Wall J D Key C O McCurdy Mrs John W Buster W W Alderman Mrs J A Walker Thos E Pierce L A Hollar A M Bourland W G McDonald Roy Ferguson Tl J Milner S L Page C P Hamilton J M Reynolds H N Brooks H E Rey T J Griffiths W M Blackwood W D Hollars.
Gene Sarazen the former American open champion and Arthur G. Havers the English open champion will meet for a second time. They play half of their match at the Columbia Country Club in Washington on April 26 and finish the following day at the Westchester-Biltmore Country Club near Rye New York. Their first meeting was on the Pacific Coast with Sarazen winning.
The article notes wide swings in sunspot counts across sections and claims sunspots do not affect Earth. It mentions Jupiter near perihelion, fading spots, and past pamphlet publication plus statements by the English astronomer royal of India and the Australian astronomer, with Dr Abbot at Smithsonian exploring solar energy fluctuations.
A speaker claims sun spot cycles influence moisture and crops, noting Jupiter Saturn and Uranus positions affect the earth’s atmosphere and moisture transport. He ties this to droughts and floods, argues other causes drive extremes, and offers to share more if funded.
More than 20 men tried out yesterday afternoon at the fair park to win a spot on the Elk baseball team. F I Murchison was chosen manager and will direct daily practice. The squad is expected to be strong for the city league, with high school players joining after May 15 and Antlers Club members reinforcing the lineup. YT BR Smythe of Forest, Miss., arrived for a visit with his son T B Smythe Jr.
Vernon city officials report that the Legion Court martial will place the city under military law soon. Details indicate a formal martial process addressing local governance and security concerns.
S. F. Hite and family from Odell spent the latter part of last week in Vernon where they paid a pleasant call to the Record. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. A. K. McKinney of Baton Rouge and Miss Mary Allison along with J. F. Burton, both of Fort Worth, who stayed at the J. A. Dison home on West Texas street.
Colley Green House offers cut flowers bloom plants and bedding plants. J W Dockery of Tolbert has spent most of the week in the city serving on the District Court petit jury. Mary Helen Griffith visiting from Wichita Falls with parents Perry and Mrs Griffiths. Formal public Court martial info via American Legion upcoming. Mrs R A Castlebury and daughters visited Mrs J F Graham at Chillicothe. J D Morris, son of Mr and Mrs Morris, studying at A M and M, home for Easter. Mrs W B Ellis returned to Haskell after visiting sister Mrs Ratliff.
Mrs M A Smith and daughter Leona of Wichita Fall and Vick Williams of Burkburnett and Curtis Broyles of Wichita Falls spent Sunday here with Mr and Mrs C P Ross.
Know any scandal on your friends report it to Legion Court martial Committee arrest announcement 2012 stock of general merchandise and fixtures at 2000 building for Tease country store 1925 business exceeded 11000 owner must give his attention to other business A J Roberts Co 1611 Main Ste J R Cocke former city resident now in regular army Camp Lewis Tacoma Wash arrived this week for visit with his mother Mrs J M Cocke and other relatives here
Mrs J H Massie and daughter Adonell join Mrs Anna Witherspoon and daughter Winzella of Wichita Falls for a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Harry Mason. A local listing notes a five room bungalow within five blocks of the square with a purchaser in place. A J Roberts in General Real Estate 25-Ste.
Mrs Will Green and children visit Vernon relatives while a schoolhouse fiddling contest draws local attention. Mrs Tom Jones of Dallas visits her daughter Mrs Buck Clark who is ill. Edd Armstrong and wife and local residents are mentioned among recent Rayland happenings.
Cyril and Margar ete Spear of Deans spent the weekend with relatives and returned home Monday with Mrs. Laura Allen and her daughter Richye. Numerous local residents attended Sunday singing at Talmage, including Virginia German Laura Caldwell Vera Annie Josie Davis Irene Jordan and Marie Gunn along with Raymond Carl Bud Tom Mears George Cotton Cribbs Bill Jordan George Lawson Loyd McLarty and Oscar Tareff. Fred Duffey and Mrs Duffey visited her mother Mrs R L Jordan over the weekend. Henry Jordan and his sister Miss Ross visited Jim Jordan on Monday afternoon.
The ad claims the Studebaker Light-Six in the thousand dollar class provides many advantages, with superior engineering and construction. It highlights lower operating costs by 11.4 percent and $207.50 saved over 25,000 miles, plus extensive use of premium components and mass production efficiency. A free book offer via coupon explains how to judge car quality and detect cheapenings.
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