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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1921
Page
18
A second class mail matter entry was recorded in Vernon Texas under the act of Congress dated March 3 1879. The filing indicates the status of the mail matter in the local post office records.
The piece urges abandoning cash on the street and carrying one’s money in savings. It argues safe investment in Government Savings Securities or banks reduces robbery risk, preserves life, and benefits the nation. It contrasts this with criminals like Haywood seeking refuge and ending with a retort about security.
Franklin W Lane warns illiterates would take over two months to march past the White House at 25 miles a day. The piece notes churches and schools rally for expanded education and a five year plan to raise funds, citing the M E Church South and Northern Baptist efforts and a stated goal of several millions for youth education in Texas.
The speaker notes a five year spread for the movement totaling about $38 per member per year, calling the amount infinitesimal. He asks if any Christian can oppose the movement without already giving a tenth and asserts the local grit despite lacking other things.
The 1921 forecast warns of a bumper cotton crop risking unsold stock with a 12 million bale carryover. It urges diversification into dairy, milk production, potatoes and sweet potatoes, poultry and hogs, and hints at anti German sentiment and wartime grievances.
Irene Lefkow, noted Chicago woman lawyer, assisted Carl Wanderer’s defense in his Chicago trial for killing the ragged stranger last year. Lefkow has years of experience defending criminals with notable success.
The Old Maids' Club of Tolbert will present two plays on Thursday night titled Wanted Husbands and The Matrimonial Berry. The show described as One Hundred Kaughts for 25 cents. Children pay 15 cents admission.
Rh Favlor of Fort Worth arrives in Vernon to take the sales manager post for Works Auto Supply Co. Cliftors Photographs illustrate the article while PH Coltzer of Fort Worth spent several days in Vernon on business.
Advices from Austin indicate district elimination contests across the state under the University of Texas Interscholastic League in preparation for the May 5 6 7 annual meet. Lawton Phonias of Electra reportedly set a state 100 yard dash record at Olney in ten seconds and won three other track events.
April reports from Thompson show Beatrice Crites recovering from a finger injury and Otis Luttrell improving after smallpox. Fire destroyed the rent house on the Sherman place while occupants were away. Local residents visit relatives, while a mare died from staggers and a child remains ill. Portraiture ads and travel notices appear along with family updates.
Ite C. G. Spindler of Luisa Oklahoma arrived Wednesday to lead singing for the revival at First Methodist Church. Rev. W. Hayne, pastor, will deliver the preaching as the revival begins Saturday.
A brief note highlights pride in a production shown on a screen at Clifton Studio, mentioning two shows and a reference to 20-tte.
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